our Nation has experienced a series of recent natural disasters: the tragic Maui wildfires, flooding in Vermont and California, and the damage caused by Hurricane Idalia. Communities in my home State of New Mexico have been impacted by…

I suggest the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant executive clerk proceeded to call the roll.

the substitute amendment contains the Appropriations Committee-reported versions of three bills: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs; Agriculture; and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development. I rise today as the chair of the…

I introduced this legislation with our Ranking Member to improve the safety, accessibility, and quality of this national scenic trail.

As I mentioned in my statement, the CDT, as it currently stands, has a number of gaps in its route.

I introduced this legislation with our Ranking Member to improve the safety, accessibility, and quality of this national scenic trail.

As I mentioned in my statement, the CDT, as it currently stands, has a number of gaps in its route.

I introduced this legislation with our Ranking Member to improve the safety, accessibility, and quality of this national scenic trail.

in the Jemez Mountains of New Mexico, there is a stunning 13-mile-wide crater that was created by a collapsed supervolcano. What is now known as the Valles Caldera National Preserve is home to a deep grassy valley, volcanic cinder cones…

I have five requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

I would ask unanimous consent to speak as if in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

It would be irresponsible to have this hearing and not consider the role that climate change is playing.