I thank the chairman for yielding. I am here to speak in favor of S.J. Res. 14, a resolution I co-led with Representatives DeGette and Lamb. We need to address methane emissions for several reasons, and today, I want to mention three…

I just want to respond to a couple things I heard. One is this tip of the iceberg idea that we are doing something beyond methane by doing this. Of course, that is not how it works around here. The laws are specifically written around what…

I rise once again in support of Jen Easterly's nomination to be Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, commonly referred to as CISA. Yesterday, I came to the floor to urge my colleagues to swiftly confirm Ms…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate vote on the nomination without intervening action or debate and, if confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, all without intervening action or debate; that no…

I would like to discuss Ms. Carnahan's qualifications further before asking for consent on her confirmation. Ms. Carnahan has an extensive career spanning Federal and State government, as well as the private sector. During the Obama…

I rise today in support of two critical nominations: Jen Easterly's nomination to be the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency--commonly referred to as CISA--within the Department of Homeland Security, as well as…

I rise in support of Kiran Ahuja and her nomination to be the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, or the OPM. OPM needs an experienced, qualified leader who is committed to the Federal workforce and is invested in their future…

I rise to support Kiran Ahuja's nomination to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management, or OPM. Ms. Ahuja is a proven leader who has the experience and commitment needed to restore confidence in OPM and provide a vision for the…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll. (Mr. KELLY assumed the Chair.)…

We need--but the critical need, right now, is to establish the authority of the FCC to act, to mandate that the FCC act, and to provide the means to collect all this information.

The single most important thing that Congress can do, is to provide clear authority for the FCC, to mandate the collection of this information, and funding to allow the FCC and carriers to provide this information.

S. 51 is not at odds with the Founders' vision. On the contrary. S. 51 helps fulfill what is most important in that vision.

It is time to follow the lead of our colleagues in the House, pass the Washington D.C. Admission Act.

This fundamental civil rights issue that we discussed here today.

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I introduced the Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II, or OPRA II, for three reasons: one, to ensure that the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant's waiver process is fair and efficient…

I am focused on making sure that we use our Federal fleet, which consists of well over 650,000 vehicles to manage those responsibly and efficiently, and also deal with the detrimental impacts of climate change that threaten irreversible…

The most worrisome threat, terrorist threat to our homeland is domestic, it’s not foreign.

I am confident that if confirmed, Mr. Newland will be a strong advocate for Indian Affairs.

It was clear he was sending folks there to try to stop the counting of the votes which in my mind is an insurrection is what he was fostering.

I am working on legislation right now to make sure that information is indeed being shared with CISA.

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

The U.S. Government needs to take stronger steps to hold these countries like Russia accountable.

the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol remains a dark stain on our Nation's history. Americans deserve to have all of the facts about that day, and a fair, balanced, and independent Commission will give us those answers. This Commission…

as we emerge from the coronavirus pandemic, we have a real opportunity to revitalize American manufacturing and harness American leadership in scientific and technological advancement. Today I urge my colleagues to support critical…

It was an attack on our democracy. It’s important for us to know exactly what happened, why and how it happened.