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Jack Francis Reed is a United States Senator from Rhode Island, serving since January 7, 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, Reed has been an influential figure in the Senate, particularly known for his work on the Armed Services Committee. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on issues such as national security, veterans' affairs, and economic development. Reed has also been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at improving education and healthcare access for Rhode Islanders.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when Senator Lee concludes his remarks, I be recognized. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Utah is recognized. (The remarks of Mr. Lee are printed in…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Brian Huysman and Mellissa Duru, fellows in my office, be granted the privilege of the floor for this session of the 113th Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…
Mr. President, today I am reintroducing the Strengthening Enforcement of Civil Penalties Act or the SEC Penalties Act with my colleague, Senator Grassley. I am pleased that Senator Leahy has joined us in introducing the bill this year. The…
Mr. President, today I introduce, along with my colleague, Senator Stabenow, the Community Based Mental Health Infrastructure Improvements Act. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, a survey conducted by the Substance…
Mr. President, after so much time has passed due to the delay in consideration by the other body, it is critical that we move ahead to provide needed assistance to communities in the Northeast that were affected by Superstorm Sandy. I want…
Mr. President, I am pleased to be joined by Senators Murkowski, Durbin, Collins, Tom Udall, Murray, Lautenberg, Blumenthal, Coons, Klobuchar, and Stabenow in the introduction of the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization. This…
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I rise today in support of this No Budget, No Pay proposal. This is why we ran for office. This is why I came to Washington, D.C.--to stand for a vision that's going to attack this debt crisis that is upon us…
As a Republican, I stand up here today to join my colleagues on the other side of the aisle and associate my words with the gentleman from Maryland. Even though my district was not impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, it is…
Mr. President, I want to address the bill before us tonight. Despite the best efforts of Senate Democrats to strike a balanced and fair compromise--to avert tax hikes on Americans making less than a quarter of a million dollars, to avert…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 393, nays 0, not voting 38, as follows: [Roll No. 651]…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 392, nays 3, not voting 36, as follows: [Roll No. 650]…
Madam President, major terrorist threats still exist, and it is critical that we do all we can to protect Americans, not only in terms of national security, but also in terms of civil liberties. In voting today to extend the FISA…
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