we have an obligation, I believe, and I believe this since I was a State legislator, to do what we can for American jobs.

the Coast Guard Academy actually leads all of the federally sanctioned service academies in terms of diversity.

I have got a bill that would require the Coast Guard to partner with institutions such as the historically black community colleges and universities in order to increase diversity in the enlisted ranks.

But an infrastructure bill that addressed this type of hard asset construction would be a godsend.

It is a way for a subset of a high school to do better than their peers, to graduate at a higher rate, to make better grades, and to do better upon graduation.

Thank you, Madam Chair. And I do appreciate the two witnesses being here.

I would like to see a sense of urgency from everybody within the FCC, and I hope I get some amens up and down the dais on that.

I have a bill called the Fair Contributions Act, which directs the FCC to study whether big tech should also contribute to the USF fund.

it gives me no pleasure to stand on the Senate floor today and talk about President Biden's ill-advised and chaotic withdrawal; to talk about the consequences for the people of Afghanistan, who trusted us and who took our side for 20…

I had the chance to visit Ruleville again just a few months ago with Senator Wicker and reconnect with Miss Annie.

I ask unanimous consent that Senator Rounds and I be allowed to speak for 5 minutes each before the vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

The children of America are hooked on their product. It is often destructive and harmful.

The recent revelations about Facebook's mental health effects on children and its plan to target younger audiences are indeed disturbing.

They show how urgent it is for Congress to act against powerful tech companies on behalf of children and the broader public.

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 2923 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

The Infrastructure Bill that passed the Senate was bipartisan, had 19 Republicans and 18 or 19 or so Republicans vote for it.

If confirmed, I hope you'll continue forward thinking and deliberate approach to providing regulatory relief and consideration to test programs that could demonstrate how new technologies can improve safety.

That takes nothing more than a decision by the department, is that correct?

I certainly hope that people are listening in the State Department to that.

Thank you so much, Senator Rosen and Senator Scott, for holding this important hearing to examine legislative proposals to revive travel and tourism and create jobs.

I just wondered if you, Ms. Neufang, or any other members of the panel can pinpoint...

I rise in support of the Baldwin amendment. I appreciate Senator Baldwin's interest in making sure that the Coast Guard has adequate icebreaking in the Great Lakes. I will note that there is currently no funding for the Coast Guard in the…

I rise this afternoon to announce my support for this bipartisan infrastructure legislation. Coming to this decision has not been easy or straightforward. As the minority leader said recently, I am quite confident that out of 100 U.S…

I thank the Senator. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Wyoming. Amendment No. 2498

I ask unanimous consent that Senator Shaheen and I be allowed to engage in a colloquy. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. H.R. 3684