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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.
I thank Mr. McClintock for yielding me such time as I may consume to address the subject matter of this bill. Mr. Speaker, for once on this floor, this is a laughing matter. The purpose of this bill is to officially designate the National…
Mr. President, as I and many of my colleagues feared, the Trump-Putin summit was disastrous, and their press conference amounted to a disinformation operation in which President Trump played the willing participant. The propaganda…
Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing to the motion to instruct. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk…
Mr. President, I commend Senator Cornyn and Senator Feinstein for their extraordinary work on this vital legislation and urge complete support. I yield the floor, and I yield back all time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on…
Mr. President, today I have submitted a motion to instruct conferees on the National Defense Authorization Act regarding the critical importance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization for the security of the United States, for our…
Mr. President, I have a motion at the desk, and I ask that it be read. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Rhode Island [Mr. Reed] moves that the managers on the part of…
Mr. President, this would instruct the conferees of the National Defense Authorization Act conference to support our traditional relationship with NATO, reaffirm our commitment to work with them, recognize their work with us as they deploy…
Mr. President, I am pleased to be joined by Senator Blunt in reintroducing the Building a Health Care Workforce for the Future Act. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, by 2030, there will be a shortage of up to…
Mr. President, I am proud to reintroduce the Career and Technical Education for Adult Learners or the CTE for All Act with my colleague, Senator Baldwin. Our legislation addresses the critical need to expand educational opportunities for…
Mr. President, as we approach the vote on final passage of the fiscal year 2019 national defense authorization bill, I would like to make a few closing remarks. At the completion of floor debate on the NDAA last year, I remarked in my…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to address the Senate for 1 minute. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 2885
Mr. President, I call up amendment No. 2885 to amendment No. 2276. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Rhode Island [Mr. Reed] proposes an amendment numbered 2885 to amendment No…
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