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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 ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To improve the amendment) At the end, add the following: SEC…
Mr. President, the Reed amendment would name a fellowship program on behalf of Senator John McCain. I can't think of anything more fitting, in addition to the naming of this bill, than naming this fellowship program on behalf of Senator…
Mr. President, first, let me thank the Senator from Oklahoma for his graciousness in allowing me to respond. As I read the language of the bill, the language we had in place since 2004 was stricken. That language prohibited, essentially…
Mr. President, I believe Senator Markey of Massachusetts is here to speak. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Does the Senator from Massachusetts withhold her suggestion?
Mr. President, let me first thank Senator Markey and Senator Warren for their comments and just state that this amendment is very straightforward and simple. It ensures that Congress has an oversight role in authorizing the development of…
Mr. President, I call up amendment No. 2842 to the Lee amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Rhode Island [Mr. REED] proposes an amendment numbered…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To require the authorization of appropriation of…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 2842 to Amendment No. 2366
Mr. President, I believe the amendment is pending. I yield the floor and suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
Mr. President, let me thank the Senator from Oklahoma for being very thoughtful and informing us all of the current procedural status. We both hope to be able to work through another package of managers' amendments that could be submitted…
Mr. President, this amendment is a technical correction to the previous amendment I offered, and I ask that it be accepted for consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The amendment is pending.
Thank you, Mr. President. Let me also extend my thanks to the Senator from Oklahoma for his cooperation and leadership. As he indicated very accurately, on a bipartisan basis, we considered numerous amendments. We were virtually unanimous…
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