I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Georgia. ____________________

I have 3 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…

before I begin, I would like to say a couple of words about Senator Alexander. I was very sad, as many of us here were, to hear that he will be leaving the Senate in 2 years--in other words, not running for reelection when he comes up in…

today I wish to recognize Ms. Janan Evans- Wilent, a Knauss Sea Grant fellow on the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, for all of the hard work she has done for me, my staff, and other members of the committee…

today I recognize Josiah Lindquist, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all of the hard work he has done for me, my staff, and the State of South Dakota over the past several months. Josiah is a graduate of Milbank High School in…

I wish to associate myself with the comments of my colleague from Georgia, Senator Isakson, who chairs the Veterans Affairs Committee. I have the privilege of chairing the Senate Commerce Committee. Senator Heller has been a very active…

I rise today to thank and honor our colleague and ranking member of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Senator Bill Nelson. As has been mentioned by some of our colleagues, Bill Nelson has served the people of Florida…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate resume legislative session, that the Chair lay before the Senate the conference report to accompany H.R. 2, and that the final 10 minutes before the vote be equally divided between the managers. The…

the 115th Congress is drawing to a close, and it has been a good 2 years. Our goal 2 years ago was simple: to make life better for American families--which is exactly what we have done. We knew that a huge part of making life better for…

I cannot imagine a Senate without Orrin Hatch.

on Friday, George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st President of the United States, went to his eternal reward. His death marks the passing of an era. George H.W. Bush was the last President to have served in World War II. He enlisted on his…

I rise today to voice my strong support for the nomination of Karen Dunn Kelley to be confirmed as the Deputy Secretary of Commerce. Ms. Dunn Kelley is well qualified to serve in this critical leadership role at the Department of Commerce…

the 115th Congress is drawing to a close, and we have accomplished a lot over the past 2 years. Our goal for this Congress was simple--make life better for the American people. A big part of that was getting the economy going again. After…

this evening the House of Representatives concurred in the Senate amendment to the House amendment to S. 140, legislation known as the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018. The House's action clears the way for this measure…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Under the previous order, all postcloture time has expired. The question is, Will the Senate advise and…

I want to thank Chairman Moran and Ranking Member Blumenthal for holding this hearing.

I know the perception out there is often that bipartisanship is dead, but the bill we passed this afternoon, the Coast Guard Authorization Act, is a good reminder that we can still come together and get things done for the American people…

Thank you again for inviting me here today.

Chairman Thune and Commissioner Carr, I want to thank you for the lighter regulatory touches that you've allowed.

Winning the global race to 5G, seeing this new platform deployed in the U.S. first, is about our economic leadership for the next decade.

This Committee is leading the way in Congressional efforts to close the Digital Divide and should be commended for its efforts.

You've led the way in ensuring to critical mid-band spectrum, which is a critical component of 5G deployment.

I look forward to working with this Committee, the FCC and carriers to successfully and expeditiously deploy 5G in Sioux Falls.

His vision for streamlined 5G deployment across the United States that is fair to communities, consumers and carriers is a step in the right direction.

The MOBILE NOW Act, which is a bill I authored last year, and it was enacted earlier this year, addressed both spectrum and infrastructure needs.