We were obviously early on concerned that Big Oil was taking advantage, particularly of Putin's invasion of Ukraine to drive up prices.

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 290, S. 2116. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…

I look forward to working with you to plow through these redactions and multiple incidences of noncompliance

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 1042, which was received from the House and is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

I now ask unanimous consent that if the Senate receives a message from the House that it has passed H.R. 7791 and if the text is identical to S. 4057, that H.R. 7791 be considered as having been read three times and passed and the motion…

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 6:48 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 10 a.m. ____________________

They could've been the environmental Paul Revere, but instead, they were more like Rip Van Wrinkle.

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

today the Senate passed H.R. 815, the National Security Act of 2024. This bill supports Ukrainian victory against Putin and his war machine, bolsters Israel's security, and reiterates our longstanding commitment to Taiwan and its…

I am delighted to join my colleagues here to support the EPA's new tailpipe emissions standards. Rhode Island has long ridden along with California on its emissions standards, and we are delighted to see the EPA following along with strong…

I have 12 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) estimates tax cheats cost the U.S. at least $688 billion in 2021 alone.

We have seen in my lifetime a collapse in the share of United States (U.S.) revenues that corporations contribute down to 6 percent.

Most Americans understand that paying taxes is not just a legal obligation, it's also a duty to their communities and to their country.

The super-rich stash nearly $2 trillion in offshore tax havens.

Most Americans understand that paying taxes is not just a legal obligation, it's also a duty to their communities and to their country.

The super-rich stash nearly $2 trillion in offshore tax havens.

The IRS had taken virtually no compliance actions to meaningfully enforce FATCA.

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant executive clerk called the roll. The result was announced--yeas…

The IRS had taken virtually no compliance actions to meaningfully enforce FATCA.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) estimates tax cheats cost the U.S. at least $688 billion in 2021 alone.

We have seen in my lifetime a collapse in the share of United States (U.S.) revenues that corporations contribute down to 6 percent.