I have spent 3 years in the U.S. Senate. During this time, I can tell you the No. 1 issue when I am home--and I suspect it is in your State, as well, and across this country--is the cost of healthcare in this country and to be sure that…

I rise today in opposition to the nomination of Lawrence VanDyke to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Mr. VanDyke fits neatly into this administration's pattern of picking Federal judges for our circuit courts of…

I rise to support this amendment, which is an amendment that supports our Native-American communities who face food insecurity. The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, commonly known as FDPIR, provides food assistance for…

I call up amendment No. 961, as provided for under the previous order, and I ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Boozman). Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 961 to Amendment No. 948

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Second Anniversary of Shooting at Route 91 Music Festival

I rise today to commemorate a terrible tragedy. Today is a solemn day and a chance to reflect. Two years ago, in my hometown of Las Vegas, thousands of people gathered on a warm evening at the Route 91 music festival. They were there with…

I want to talk today about Kyle Bailey from Sparks, NV. Kyle is 27 years old, and he is an amazing success story. He was born with cystic fibrosis, a genetic condition that affects the lungs and digestive system, making it hard to breathe…

I thank my colleague from Virginia for his eloquence and passion on this issue. I have never talked to him about this, but there is one thing we had in common across the country when I was the attorney general for the State of Nevada and…

let me just say, on behalf of the State of Nevada, that I am so appreciative that I get to work with my colleagues from Wisconsin and Oregon. I thank them for their commitment because this is the No. 1 issue in the State of Nevada. I say…

I take to the floor today to urge my colleagues to halt the President's indiscriminate deportation regime. This administration is targeting immigrants who are deeply woven into our communities, and this inhumane approach must end. For 30…

I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to speak as in morning business for up to 5 minutes, and that following my remarks, Senator Rosen be recognized to speak as in morning business for as much time as she may consume. The PRESIDING…

Thank you, Madam President. I come to the floor today to honor my colleague and dear friend, Senator Jacky Rosen, as she prepares to deliver her maiden speech in this Chamber. Senator Rosen has spent her career pushing boundaries and…

let me say to my colleague, the ranking member of the Senate's Indian Affairs Committee--with whom, by the way, I know I have 2 more years--that I am so going to miss working with him. I appreciate his passion, particularly on days like…

to my colleague from New Mexico, absolutely. Let me just say I was attorney general in 2013 when you reauthorized VAWA and you included the Tribal provisions in there. There are about 27 Tribal reservations and communities in the State of…

reserving the right to object, would the Senator from Arizona modify her request to add that when the Senate receives the papers on H.R. 2030, and if the text is identical to S. 1057, the bill be considered read three times and passed and…

I come forward today to recognize the Massacre Rim Wilderness Study Area's designation as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary. Located 150 miles north of Reno in Washoe County, NV, Massacre Rim Wilderness Study Area is a region with…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Unanimous Consent Request--S. Res. 137

I rise today, along with my colleagues, to bring attention to an issue that I think is important for all of us women. Today, we are 4 months--92 days, to be exact--into the new year. Today is the day that American women catch up in…

What exactly was the safety component applied to your decision to continue with the oil and gas permitting during the furloughs and during the government shutdown?

we wish to express our strong support for the Colorado River Basin States Colorado River Basin Drought Contingency Plans (DCP)

I stand today with my colleagues on the Democratic side of the aisle to talk about the real impacts of climate change. Climate change is real. It is happening in our communities, and it is harming our country. It is impacting our economy…

We request that Congress now work to pass companion federal legislation authorizing implementation of the DCPs.

I rise to speak in opposition to the nomination of Chad Readler to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. This nomination, if confirmed, would be advanced without the support of one of his home State Senators, and it deliberately ignores…

I rise today to speak in opposition to the nomination of Eric Miller to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. As an attorney and former attorney general, like my good colleague from Connecticut, I have a deep respect and appreciation for our…