I am joined by Senator Van Hollen in introducing the Consumer Credit Control Act, which gives consumers greater control over when and how their consumer reports are shared by consumer reporting agencies. Our current consumer reporting…

So your conclusion would be that it really saves taxpayers' monies and efficient use of taxpayer' dollars.

I find that somewhat disturbing. It seems to be entirely disruptive of not only the local housing market but the real estate market.

I am pleased to introduce the bipartisan Strengthening Research in Adult Education Act with my colleague, Senator Young. We are in urgent need of identifying and disseminating innovative and effective methods for supporting adult learners…

The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness is the only Federal agency that is exclusively devoted to alleviating homelessness.

I am told the cost of, well, this year's funding is $4 million, which seems to be a reasonable investment in such efficiency.

So your conclusion would be that it really saves taxpayers' monies and efficient use of taxpayer' dollars.

It also might trigger some of the tax incentives that are built in now for home energy efficiencies, which would be sort of a double benefit.

today, I am introducing important environmental literacy legislation, the No Child Left Inside Act, along with Senator Collins and Senator Merkley and Congressman Sarbanes. Our bipartisan, bicameral bill focuses on the fundamental goal of…

today I am introducing the Bank Management Accountability Act along with Senator Grassley. This bipartisan bill will make it easier for banking regulators to claw back compensation from directors and senior executives at failed…

I understand that there is a vote scheduled at 5:45, and in order to clarify the voting procedure this evening, I would initially ask unanimous consent that I be able to complete my remarks and the following Senators be permitted to speak…

I rise to discuss the promotions and appointments of general and flag officers in the United States military, including several appointments to lieutenant general and vice admiral. These are officers who would hold positions of particular…

first of all, the notion that we can simply start confirming these officers is patently absurd. There are 184 nominations that are on hold now. We anticipate another 650 general and flag officer nominations throughout the remainder of this…

today I am introducing the Protection from Abusive Passengers Act, a bill that is aimed at eliminating the rash of violence and abuse that is occurring on commercial flights across the country. I am pleased to be joined in this effort by…

for the Committee on Armed Services I report favorably the following nomination list which was printed in the Record on the date indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that this…

today I am introducing the Weatherization Assistance Program Improvements Act, along with Senators Collins, Coons, and Shaheen. Our bipartisan bill will make critical updates to ensure this important program can effectively serve even more…

I rise today to express my support for S. 316 and the repealing of the 1991 and 2002 authorization for the use of military force, or AUMF. I commend Senators Kaine and Young for their relentless work on this bill, and I am glad to be a…

Quonset State Airport is very critical both to commercial travel and our National Guard.

We are trying to electrify our transit system. We have a statewide system. I think we might be unique in the country.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, Mr. Secretary, for joining us today. As you probably know, Rhode Island is the leader in offshore wind energy in the country.

Quonset State Airport is very critical both to commercial travel and our National Guard.

We are trying to electrify our transit system. We have a statewide system. I think we might be unique in the country.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, Mr. Secretary, for joining us today. As you probably know, Rhode Island is the leader in offshore wind energy in the country.

for the Committee on Armed Services I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the Records on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that…

I think also from your experience as a state regulator, you know that one of the most frustrating things is to go to a regulatory agency, and because they are understaffed, underfunded, they are not able to respond to a request for permit…