I rise tonight and, again, it is my privilege to come before the Senate, as I have since my very first year here, to celebrate Black History Month in a particular way by paying tribute to a number of Pennsylvanians. I am honored again to…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. King). Without objection, it is so ordered. Tribute to Glynis Johns, Justan Parker Fields, and Dr. Ala Stanford

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 6:51 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at 12…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 12 noon, Wednesday, February 24; further, that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

Medicaid, in so many ways, is not 'some program.' It tells us who we are.

Out-competing China is key to our national security.

We need to invest now.

I ask unanimous consent that the Special Committee on Aging, having adopted rules governing its procedures for the 117th Congress, have a copy of their rules printed in the Record pursuant to XXVI, paragraph 2, of the Sanding Rules of the…

We discussed the need to work with our allies to address the challenges posed by China.

I want to commend Mr. Adeyemo for his willingness to serve again.

today I want to pay tribute to the late Richard L. Thornburgh, a former Pennsylvania Governor and former U.S. Attorney General. Dick Thornburgh was also a hero to the disability community for his longstanding advocacy for the rights and…

I have great respect for my colleague from South Carolina. We are going to serve together on the Aging Committee, leading the committee. I oppose this amendment for some basic reasons. No. 1 is he cited the number of deaths in long-term…

it is good to see you in that Chair, and I am grateful for this opportunity. I just wanted to raise a couple of issues that are relevant to the budget resolution that we are going to be working on over the next few days and beyond. There…

We need an MSHA that is going to keep those workers safe.

I really appreciate the opportunity to be with Mayor Walsh.

I will continue with the brief discussion about home and community-based services. It is so critical, as I mentioned earlier, to have these services available for seniors and for people with disabilities, and it is also relevant in the…

People with disabilities should not be treated as second class citizens.

We can do a hell of a lot better than that.

I like to say that if kids learn more now, they are going to earn more later.

The climate crisis poses the greatest threat to the long-term viability of our economy and our food supply.

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world before our eyes.

I want to thank you, Secretary Vilsack, in particular for your continuing commitment to exemplary public service and your willingness to serve this administration and the American people.

Your deep knowledge of the Department and understanding of agriculture and rural communities is needed now more than ever.

President Trump's chaotic trade policies destroyed markets that took decades to build.

We know the Biden administration has made clear they are committed to addressing food insecurity by providing more food assistance.