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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 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…
Mr. President, 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. President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays are ordered. Amendment No. 6442 to Amendment No. 5499, As Modified
Mr. President, I rise to discuss the fiscal year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act. In a few minutes, I will bring up this bill, which the Armed Services Committee passed by a broad bipartisan vote of 23 to 3 in June. I am glad we…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of the following resolutions that were submitted earlier today en bloc: S. Res. 822, S. Res. 823, and S. Res. 824. PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk…
Mr. President, 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…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the November 10 pro forma time be changed to 3 p.m., with all other provisions of the previous order in effect. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Mr. President, 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…
Mr. President, 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…
Mr. President, literacy opens the door for lifelong opportunity and economic success. But in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have a lot of work to do to help kids catch up. The National Assessment of Education Progress results…
Mr. President, we all recognize that a postsecondary education is often the key to a family-sustaining, middle-class job. We also know that an educated workforce is essential to a modern, productive economy. However, our system that relies…
Mr. President, 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…
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