I do think your background lends itself to prepare to handle issues such as the CCP-backed venture capitalist investors targeting emerging technology firms.

I ask that the Senate proceed to executive session and vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar No. 684, the nomination of Cristina Silva, under the previous order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the Senate will proceed…

this week, the Senate considers two outstanding nominees to the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. They have my full support and the support of Senator Rosen, and I urge the Senate to confirm them. Nevada's Federal bench has…

It is crucial that we support legislation that benefits Native Americans.

I do agree this bill is about sovereignty. It is about honoring our trust and treaty obligations to tribal communities.

Senator Schatz' bill, S. 3789, would amend the NATIVE Act to allow BIA to implement grant programs to assist in developing tourism in Native communities.

I think they are still a challenge. Quite often what I hear from my tribes is because they lack the resources or the matching dollars, they are just not going to apply for some of these grants.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 551, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 3 p.m. on Monday, March 21; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to…

I know of no further debate on the resolution. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on adoption of the resolution. The resolution (S. Res. 551) was agreed to.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations en bloc: Calendar Nos. 794, 795, 796, and 797; that the Senate vote on the nominations en bloc, without intervening action or…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 4:07 p.m., adjourned until Monday, March 21, 2022, at 3:00 p.m…

I ask unanimous consent that the preamble be agreed to and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. =========================== NOTE =========================== On page…

I know of no further debate on the bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass? The bill (S. 120), as amended, was passed.

I have six 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 ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Recognizing the Contributions of Americorps…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 193, S. 120. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…

I further ask unanimous consent that the committee- reported substitute be withdrawn; that the substitute amendment at the desk be considered and agreed to; and that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time. The PRESIDING…

We need the tools to be able to do it.

Our thoughts are with you and your family and all Ukrainian citizens right now as they fight the cruel and deadly invasion ordered by Putin.

I couldn't agree more about the need for the coordination amongst the various agencies.

We must ensure that Native American businesses have the support they need to thrive.

One of the things I have heard from our tribes is about the onerous application process.

I look forward to the good work that you are going to do on behalf of our tribes.

We have been working on helping to streamline the process, the application, but also the outreach and engagement is really key.