I just think that is very, very important and I appreciate all the work that you have done so far, sir.

Can we protect critical infrastructure if it is under a cyberattack?

In July, for example, the President approved something called the Presidential Policy Directive on Cyberincident Coordination, PPD-41.

today I wish to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service and 100 years of national parks. Often called the land of ``Great Faces, Great Places,'' South Dakota's differing landscapes and abundance of outdoor activities…

The idea that these laws were ever considered is disturbing, but the fact that these laws remain on our books is--at best--an oversight.

It would be very interesting to find out the number of 114s.

It is without question that they must be stricken. We cannot adequately repair history, but we can move forward.

I ask unanimous consent that the Rubio substitute amendment be agreed to, the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed, the Rubio title amendment be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the…

I think you probably understand the reason. You inspect a facility; there is a threat of an enforcement action, clearly, with the inspection; there is a concern about whether they get a clean bill of health or whether they have to look at…

Would there be any reason why we shouldn't be able to keep track of the number of 114 requests that are made and their outcomes?

It seems to me that there ought to be some kind of a timeframe in which the EPA should have a responsibility to at least let the organization know whether there is going to be an enforcement action that they are going to be following.

We created a partnership and an alliance.

I would just ask for the record if you don't know if there is, could we get you to followup with the Committee and find out whether or not there is someone responsible for keeping track of the 114s?

I think what we will do is just in terms of since there are just a few of us here, I think we are going to try to do one more round.

Many of us have volunteered to serve this Country.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 318, H.R. 3766. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 3766) to…

as in executive session, I ask unanimous consent that the injunction of secrecy be removed from the following treaty transmitted to the Senate on June 28, 2016, by the President of the United States: Protocol to the North Atlantic Treaty…

the RESPECT Act is one small step Congress can take to heal some of the wrongs imparted upon Native Americans by the Federal Government.

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 29; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:56 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at 9:30 a.m…

These laws are obsolete and are concerning to us.

Senator Rounds is providing important leadership on Respect and Reconciliation for Native Americans in the Senate.

These statutes are a sad reminder of the hostile aggression and overt racism displayed by the early federal government toward Native Americans as the government attempted to 'assimilate' them into what was considered 'modern society.'

ICBA strongly supports the Community Bank Access to Capital Act (S. 1816), sponsored by Committee Member Senator Mike Rounds and Senator Roy Blunt.

it is truly an honor to work with the Senator from Georgia, the chairman of the Veterans' Affairs Committee. I can tell you that on behalf of the 72,000 veterans from South Dakota, it is work that needs to be done. We appreciate the…