I rise to express my support for the fiscal year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act. I am pleased that we have just voted on a wide, bipartisan basis to approve this bill. First, I would like to acknowledge Ranking Member Inhofe…

I yield back all time. Vote on Motion to Concur The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion to concur. The yeas and nays were previously ordered. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk…

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…

Was FTX required to have a chief financial officer or disclose whether a financial expert was on the board of directors?

Was FTX required to disclose transactions with related parties, like Mr. Bankman-Fried's hedge fund called Alameda Research?

I rise to discuss the nomination of Musetta Tia Johnson, who is nominated to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, the senior appellate court for the military, with exclusive jurisdiction over the Uniform Code of…

The whole point is that we have all talked about the need for regulation, and I think that is obvious.

Again, I think the one theme that seems to be consistent is that the need to regulate not just this industry but private entities.

Retaining my time, Mr. President, I disagree, obviously, with the Senator from Missouri. The Senate Armed Services Committee has had extensive oversight on Afghanistan. The committee actions include seven public and closed hearings…

As a private company, was FTX required by law to disclose basic information to the public about its business, like audited financial statements?

And if FTX had been a publicly traded company, would it have been required to make disclosures and attestations that we just discussed?

we have a longstanding adult literacy crisis that affects the quality of life for individuals and families and holds our economy back. It is time for a major expansion of adult education. Today, I am proud to introduce bipartisan…

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 would like to the say a few words about my colleague and friend and my battle buddy, Senator Jim Inhofe. It has been a great honor to serve beside Jim. I am grateful--we are all grateful--for the legacy of his service he leaves in this…

A native of California, Cheryl joined the Army in 1977 and worked at every echelon since, to include the U.S. Army Military Personnel Center; Immediate Office of the Secretary of the Army; the Army Office Legislative Liaison. After…

I rise today to honor a great American and an exceptional member of the U.S. Air Force. Lt. Col. Nathan ``Nate'' Kitzke has distinguished himself through his professional character and dedication by serving this Nation in uniform. A leader…

I request unanimous consent to enter into a colloquy with the Senator from Oklahoma. As the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, we rise to commemorate and celebrate the distinguished career of Ms. Cheryl M…

Cheryl did not serve alone, however. Throughout her career, she was supported by her family, friends, and colleagues. We owe a special debt of gratitude to Cheryl's son, Damion, and his family, who supported her with strength and love. Her…

I further ask that the resolutions be agreed to, the preambles be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, en bloc, with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 11:26 a.m., adjourned until Friday, October 14, 2022, at 11:30 a.m…

In order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I would object to further proceeding. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The item will be placed on the calendar. ____________________

I submit amendments on behalf of other Senators. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The amendments will be received. (The amendments are printed in today's Record under ``Text of Amendments.'')

I have an amendment to the substitute, and I ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. King). The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Rhode Island [Mr. Reed]…

I call up amendment No. 5499, as modified, and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Rhode Island [Mr…

I understand that there is a bill at the desk that is due for a second reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title for the second time. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 2758) to…