Concentrating unfettered power in the executive is China's approach, not ours.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Tribute to Chris Maier

I am hopeful that in the 117th Congress, we can finally pass a robust, comprehensive infrastructure package.

I have 11 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…

Democrats and Republicans are working on new legislation that will take concrete steps to boost this country's competitiveness.

Developing countries that want to play by the rules should know that the United States will be a reliable trading partner and a fierce friend.

Congress should encourage the Biden administration to abandon this misguided path and instead seek to export vaccines from the United States.

We should resist China's approach of invoking national security unless truly justified.

This is a bipartisan effort. Senator Crapo and I have been talking in considerable detail about the core issues.

I introduced a bill called the Greenhouse Gas Emission Atmospheric Removal Act.

Whatever anyone may claim China has achieved through its system, ask them if they would rather live in a world that reflects its approach to its citizens--or ours?

The trade rip-offs and underhanded tactics the Chinese Government and enterprises have employed to grow at our expense are well known.

replac[es] them with emissions-based, technology-neutral credits to turbocharge investment in clean electricity, clean transportation and energy conservation.

If America's busted old tax code truly excels at anything, it's rewarding those who are fortunate enough to already have wealth.

According to a recent survey, a typical white American family has eight times the wealth of a typical black American family.

Inequality isn't just about race, it's also about gender.

Nobody of good conscience wants there to be a race-based penalty or a discount on taxes.

But there is more work to do.

It is time for more tax data transparency.

The American Rescue Plan enacted in March begins to change the math of racial injustice and tax code inequality.

Today, several of my colleagues--Senator Cortez Masto, Senator Hassan, Senator Cardin, and I--will be introducing two new tax incentives.

The fact is, the tax code is not strictly about government funding.

I am the sponsor, along with Congresswoman Clarke and my colleague Senator Booker, of the Algorithm Accountability Act.

Chair Wyden's recent introduction, together with Senators. Cardin, Hassan and Cortez Masto, of the Providing Real Opportunities for Growth to Rising Entrepreneurs for Sustained Success (PROGRESS) Act demonstrates critical leadership and…

The fact is, some recent changes have made the situation worse.