Mr. President, I thank Senators Kirk, Boxer, Durbin, Casey, Menendez, and Schumer for their leadership on this issue. I also thank our partners in the House for their work, and let me thank Chairman Rockefeller and Ranking Member Hutchison for considering this amendment. I hope Senators on both sides of the aisle will join me in voting for this amendment that will protect our public safety against this new hazard. Mr. President, I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from West Virginia.
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