Research shows that drier than normal periods in the region are associated with increased emigration to the U.S.
Sheldon Whitehouse
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Sheldon Whitehouse is a United States Senator from Rhode Island, serving since January 4, 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, Whitehouse has focused on a range of issues including environmental protection, healthcare reform, and campaign finance reform. He has been a vocal advocate for addressing climate change and has worked to promote policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and protecting natural resources. Whitehouse has also been involved in efforts to reform the political campaign finance system, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in political donations.
We've done considerable work together and I'm grateful to the Senator for raising that issue.
These emerging nuclear technologies create the opportunity to cleanly repower existing fossil heat plants.
Senator Sullivan of Alaska and I have a bill to address the international fisheries problem posed by China's very predatory fishing fleet.
Research shows that drier than normal periods in the region are associated with increased emigration to the U.S.
Climate-driven food and water insecurity also contribute to irregular migration.
We've done considerable work together and I'm grateful to the Senator for raising that issue.
Senator Sullivan of Alaska and I have a bill to address the international fisheries problem posed by China's very predatory fishing fleet.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of…
Mr. President, I submit to the Senate the budget for fiscal year 2025. Last summer, Congress agreed to a 2-year budget deal as part of negotiations surrounding the debt limit. That was the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, or…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate consider the following nominations en bloc: Calendar Nos. 578, 457, 607, 608, 609, 610, and 611; that the Senate vote on the nominations en bloc without intervening action or debate…
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 6:49 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 10 a.m…





