I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 6, 2016, at 2:15 p.m., to conduct a hearing entitled ``The Strategic Implications of the U.S. Debt.'' The…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Environment and Public Works be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 6, 2016, at 10 a.m., in room SD-406 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 390, S. 1492. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…

I call up amendment No. 3512. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from South Dakota [Mr. Thune] proposes an amendment numbered 3512 to amendment No. 3464.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 415, submitted earlier today. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 415) congratulating the 2016 national…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 6, 2016, at 10 a.m., in room SR-253 of the Russell Senate Office Building, to conduct a…

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

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 387, S. 1638. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…

just a little earlier today, the Senate moved to proceed to the FAA reauthorization bill. My hope is that we-- the distinguished Senator from Florida, who is the ranking member on the Commerce Committee, and I--will move to have a…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 6, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. committee on commerce, science…

I rise to address last month's tragic terror attacks in Brussels and Istanbul by ISIS. It is critical for the Senate to consider these significant events as we get back to work on bills enhancing security and setting policies for air…

The threat from ISIS, Al Qaeda, and their sympathizers is real, and we must ensure that sound policies are in place to enhance security and prevent these deadly attacks.

it would set a dangerous precedent.

Combatting drunk driving has been a particular priority for me.

Automated vehicles have the potential to reduce that number dramatically.

Technological advancements are progressing at a rapid pace and fully self-driving cars will be here sooner than we think.

over the last 20 years we have seen incredible advancements in computing, telecommunications, and information technology. The United States has led the world in this innovation thanks to our brilliant entrepreneurs, scientists, world…

with 150 days until the start of the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, I am proud today to introduce S. 2650, the United States Appreciation for Olympians and Paralympians Act. This bill would ensure that America rewards the sacrifice and…

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cornyn), the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz), the Senator from Colorado (Mr. Gardner), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Roberts), the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio)…

I think today's hearing is really important, because we have too many Americans who see trade as one-sided, where our trading partners violate the rules without repercussions.

I hope we can make some headway that gets us to where this is a good deal for them as well.

Simply put, if we want to build the public support that is necessary for new trade agreements, we have to convince the American people that we are not only opening new markets to our goods and services, but that we have the ability to…

I think we made some good headway in this last bill on that front.

I think many of us share the concerns that were voiced by Senator Cantwell about enforcement and funding for that.

This merits a unique approach by the United States.