The idea that we would give the Communist Party this much of a propaganda tool, as well as the ability to scrape 170 million American – million Americans' personal data, it is a national security risk.

I simply want to make sure that the individuals pulling the strings… are not ultimately functionaries of the Communist Party of China.

The great news is, this is finally happening. It should have happened six months ago. The next best time is right now, this week.

The proof is going to be in the pudding. The parliamentary elections in Europe start in less than 60 days. So we are going, along with our European partners, to say, all right, companies you promised.

This may be the 2024 Axis of Evil combination of nations.

TikTok... is a national security risk.

You can't underestimate the Ukrainians' grit, determination. But if they don't have the materiels…

I oppose this amendment. When 702 was drafted in 2008, the telecom world was very different than it is today. Things like cloud and data centers didn't exist. I disagree with my colleague's definition of the amendment. I have a letter here…

this is the last amendment. If we can get this bill passed before 12 midnight, we will meet our goal. I commit to working with all to make sure that we continue to review the amicus proceedings in the next Intel authorization. So I urge…

I thank Senator Schumer. I just want to say I know these issues are tough. I appreciate all of the members of the Intelligence Committee, particularly Senator Rubio. For the areas that still need improvement, we commit to work with you to…

I want to first of all thank my dear friend and colleague from Virginia for his impassioned remarks. And I know that the Presiding Officer can't enter into these discussions, but as the gentleman who represents the neighboring State of…

I rise in opposition to this amendment. This amendment would have the effect of basically destroying section 702. Unfortunately, over the last 20 years--Anwar al-Awlaki, Robert Hanssen, Faisal Shahzad--there have been a number of American…

reserving the right to object, I appreciate my friend the gentleman from Utah's strong feelings on this bill. He has been consistent repeatedly. I disagree. I believe 702 is one of the critical aspects of our national security regime…

I ask unanimous consent that the junior Senator from Washington be authorized to sign duly enrolled bills or joint resolutions from April 18, 2024, through April 19, 2024. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. King). Without objection, it is so…

I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum call with respect to the cloture motion on the motion to proceed to H.R. 7888 be waived. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. H.R. 7888

I have come back to the floor today to reprise some of the things I said yesterday but, hopefully, to add some more color on an issue that has literally popped up in the last few days. I start with the premise that we have a big, big…

In that letter, the Attorney General said: [I]t would be unlawful under Section 702 to use the modified definition of ECSP to target any entity inside the United States including, for example, any business, home, or place of worship…

for the information of the Senate, following the cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the FISA bill, we expect to execute the order with respect to the Crapo tailpipes emissions bill, S. 4072, and vote on passage of the bill at 2:30…

With that, I yield the floor. Cloture Motion The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Senate the pending cloture motion, which the clerk will state. The senior assistant executive clerk read as follows…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Unanimous Consent Agreement

I rise today as a Senator from Virginia and, more importantly, as Chairman of the Intelligence Committee, in support of the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, H.R. 7888, which passed the House earlier this week, with a…

I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll, and the following Senators entered the Chamber and answered to their names: [Quorum…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. H.R. 7888

I was absent on Monday, April 15, 2024, for rollcall vote No. 126. Had I been present, I would have voted yea on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar No. 478 Ramona Villagomez Manglona, of the Northern Mariana Islands, to be…

I rise today in support of Ms. Jasmine Yoon, whom President Biden has nominated to serve as a U.S. district court judge for the Western District of Virginia. For the last decade and a half, Jasmine has served as an invaluable asset to…