Patrick Leahy
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Patrick Leahy is a former United States Senator from Vermont, serving from 1975 until 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the longest-serving senator in Vermont's history and held significant leadership roles, including President pro tempore of the Senate. Throughout his tenure, Leahy was known for his work on issues such as civil liberties, health care, and environmental protection. He played a key role in various legislative efforts, including the Violence Against Women Act and initiatives to reform the criminal justice system.
Feb 15, 2011
today, I reintroduce the Environmental Crimes Enforcement Act, ECEA, to help ensure that those who destroy the lives and livelihoods of Americans through environmental crime are held accountable for their actions. This common sense…
Feb 15, 2011
In less than 2 weeks, the current short-term extension of three authorities authorized by the USA PATRIOT Act will expire. I thank the two leaders for working to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to consider the expiring provisions…
Feb 15, 2011
There will be legislation, and it would have been helpful to have had their testimony here as we prepare for it.
Feb 15, 2011
I introduced legislation, cosponsored by 12 other Senators on this Committee, to combat 'rogue websites' that do nothing but traffic in infringing material.
Feb 15, 2011
This Committee has had a long record of working together in a bipartisan way on a whole number of issues.
Feb 14, 2011
I see this nomination, and today's hearing, as the predictable consequence of Mark's passion for service.
Feb 14, 2011
Our amendment closes a gap in our Public Safety Officers Benefits Act for emergency service providers by extending Federal benefits to emergency service providers who die or are disabled in the line of duty and who work for private…
Feb 14, 2011
Mark has the character and the qualifications to make an outstanding defense senior leader.
Feb 14, 2011
I have known Mark for many years and am proud of his accomplishments as a lifelong public servant.
Feb 14, 2011
Mark did an outstanding job for the subcommittee and was universally respected by his peers of both parties.
Feb 7, 2011
Today, the Senate will consider, and I anticipate confirm, 3 of President Obama's nominations to fill judicial vacancies on Federal district courts in Arkansas, Oregon, and Texas. All 3 of the nominations--P.K. Holmes to the Western…
Feb 2, 2011
the 112th Congress began just 1 month ago, with both sides of the political aisle voicing a renewed commitment to cooperation. It is not hard to understand why I am disappointed that at the first opportunity, Senate Republicans have chosen…
Feb 1, 2011
today, I am proud to introduce the Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2011. The Justice for All Act, passed in 2004, was unprecedented, bipartisan criminal justice legislation. It was Congress's most significant step forward in many…
Feb 1, 2011
I want to take a minute to call the Senate's attention to a small U.S. aid program in Afghanistan that has a big impact, which I suspect few people here know about. Shortly after 9/11 and the U.S. invasion to topple the Taliban, a young…
Feb 1, 2011
I must say that I have no doubt Congress acted within the bounds of its constitutional authority.
Jan 27, 2011
today, I am pleased to introduce legislation to hold criminals who poison our food supply accountable for their crimes. This is an issue that received considerable attention last year, and I was pleased that the Congress finally passed…
Jan 27, 2011
I join privacy advocates, industry leaders and government officials from across our Nation in celebrating Data Privacy Day 2011--a day to raise awareness about data privacy practices and rights. Today, Americans from all walks of life reap…
Jan 26, 2011
Congress now faces a deadline to take action on the expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act. The bill I introduce today, the USA PATRIOT Act Sunset Extension Act of 2011, will preserve law enforcement techniques that are set to expire…
Jan 26, 2011
I would like to take a moment to pay tribute to a hero of mine, Robert Sargent Shriver. He was a man of real courage, extraordinary idealism, committed to serving this country, and a dear friend. As a veteran of World War II, the founding…
Jan 25, 2011
I rise today with my good friends and neighbors from New England--Senators Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe from Maine--to introduce a bill that would allow Vermont and Maine to set the appropriate truck-weight standards on the interstates…
Jan 25, 2011
I would like to salute Jeffrey R. Immelt for agreeing to chair the President's new Council on Jobs and Competitiveness. Mr. Immelt knows quite a bit about creating jobs, promoting innovation, and competing in the marketplace. As the…
Jan 25, 2011
once again, at the beginning of a new Congress, Majority Leader Reid has signaled his intent to improve our Nation's immigration system with a plan to transform and modernize our laws to meet the needs of the country. I support the…
Jan 25, 2011
I am proud today to introduce the Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Reform Act of 2011. This legislation is an important first step toward guaranteeing the effectiveness and scientific integrity of forensic evidence used in criminal…
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