I think this is a serious issue, and I certainly, and I think Members on both sides take it seriously.

Letter dated January 31, 2017 to Hon. John Thune and Hon. Bill Nelson from Ken Wasch, President, Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA).

I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, at 12 noon on Tuesday, January 30, the Senate proceed to executive session for the consideration of Executive Calendar No. 4. I further ask that there be 20 minutes of debate on the…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Kennedy). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has adopted rules governing its procedures for the 115th Congress. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 2, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that the rules for…

Those issues are set of law. I mean Congress has spoken. And when it comes to enhanced interrogation techniques that sort of thing, my understanding is I haven't seen the new executive action or what's being proposed but my understanding…

it is hard to believe, but the Internet as we know it is already in its third decade. While it is no longer novel, this essential technology continues to transform the world around us in often very unexpected ways. Just a few short years…

I hope we can work with you in beginning to shift a lot of the--giving the States, I guess I would say, more flexibility when it comes to designing plans that work in our States.

This Order instructs Federal departments and agencies to identify at least two prior regulations for elimination for each new regulatory proposed.

I applaud President Trump for making this issue a top priority.

I guess I am asking you if you would commit to work with us to ensure that pass-through businesses are treated fairly.

today I recognize Dr. Erica Towle, 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 over the past…

clarifying that recent request, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate recess from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for the weekly conference meetings but that that time not count against S. Con. Res. 3. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without…

last week the Senate began consideration of the ObamaCare repeal resolution, which is the first step in the process of repealing the law. It is time for repeal. Seven years ago, ObamaCare was sold to the American people with a lot of…

I also ask unanimous consent that Matthew Taylor, a congressional fellow in Senator Cochran's office, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the 115th Congress. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate recess from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for the weekly conference meetings and the time in recess count equally against S. Con. Res. 3; further, that Senator Sanders or his designee control the time from 2 p.m…

the business of the 114th Congress is drawing to a close to wrap up a few final bills. One of the most important bills that we will be passing this week is the National Defense Authorization Act. In fact, this is one of the most important…

I suggest the absence of a quorum. The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.

I ask unanimous consent to conclude my remarks. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

AI has the potential to catapult the United States economy and competitiveness in both the near-and the long-term future.

2 years ago the American people entrusted Republicans with the Senate majority. At that time, things were in a bad way here in the Senate. Under Democratic control, the legislative process almost ground to a halt. Important bills weren't…

as chairman of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, which has jurisdiction over consumer protection matters, I introduced the bipartisan Consumer Review Freedom Act last year, along with Senators Schatz and Moran, and…

there is no doubt that the election we have just been through was a bad one. Emotions ran high on both sides and are still running. But this is hardly the first time it has happened in our history, and it won't be the last. Take the…

I intend to support the nominee of our party and if anything should change that, I'll let you know.

I ask unanimous consent to be able to complete my remarks with respect to this subject. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.