We want to know why, we want to get to the facts and we want to do everything we can to make sure that it never ever happens again.

This should not be about politics. This is bigger than politics.

this measure undermines Federal Agencies' efforts to protect workers, consumers, our environment, and public health. When Federal Agencies create regulations, they must look at the full range of costs and benefits, including the impact on…

I rise to speak in opposition to the Johnson amendment. The amendment would force the continued payment of government contractors to build an ill-conceived border wall. Most of these funds were never intended for this purpose. More than…

I rise during Mental Health Awareness Month to bring attention to tardive dyskinesia, or TD, a persistent and potentially disabling movement disorder that can be a side effect of medications prescribed to treat mental illness. According to…

I am all for legal immigration, and I am all for providing asylum to people who really have a credible fear of persecution.

If I was a dad in Central America, I would want my kids to have a better life.

We are all in agreement that the system is broken. We need to come together to pass the proposed legislation that fixes the broken system.

HHS is repeating the same mistakes of the two previous administrations as they deal with this crisis.

We have seen this before.

While the situation at our Southern Border continues to improve--thanks to the Biden administration's efforts, I will say--

I rise in support of the President's nominees to serve on the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors. I would like to thank Senator Portman for working with me to swiftly advance the nominations of Ron Stroman, Amber McReynolds, and Anton…

I would like to thank my colleague from Ohio for working together on a bipartisan package of legislation that will increase our economic competitiveness and strengthen our national security. As chairman and ranking member of the Homeland…

Thank you, Senator Portman. You have my commitment to work closely together on this multi-committee process. I believe we can find common ground with our colleagues and an agreement with the administration and Leader Schumer in the coming…

I rise in support of confirming Jason Scott Miller to be the Deputy Director for Management at the Office of Management and Budget. Mr. Miller has an extensive track record of tackling difficult management challenges and driving innovation…

I also ask unanimous consent to deliver my complete remarks prior to the vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I rise to recognize a historic confirmation that took place last week. On Thursday, the Senate confirmed Deanne Criswell to serve as the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. I would like to thank Senator Portman for…

if we end up 10 years from now and 165,000 postal vehicles have been ordered... we have really missed a great opportunity

the Postal Service has a great opportunity here to take the lead in combating climate change

This approach is another clear example of how this Committee is stronger when we work together.

Last Congress, I introduced the Achieving Racial and Ethnic Equity in Disaster Response, Recovery, and Resilience Act to establish a dedicated office to help to address the disparities that we see in disaster response.

Extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, they are likely to become more frequent and intense due to climate change.

Our communities must now be prepared to prevent an attack from a white supremacist with an assault rifle.

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 legislative clerk called the roll The result was announced--yeas 98, nays 2, as…

We passed the authorizing language, and now we have to get the funding and appropriations.