I am really glad to be here today to provide a brief introduction of Shalanda Young and to express my strong support for her swift confirmation as OMB Director.

We cannot recover from this crisis if we do not, at long last, take some bold steps to really help lower costs for families.

Ms. Young would also make history as the first Black woman to lead the Office of Management and Budget, bringing a really important perspective as we work to build an economy that really works for everyone in this country.

I think this is going to be a great team leading OMB for really a critical time in our country's history.

this weekend is the anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. It is a decision that, without a doubt, changed lives for the better. It prevented a lot of harm and helped keep many patients healthy. It opened doors for women to…

we are here today to talk about our democracy, and here is what I know about how a democracy actually works. I come out here to the Senate floor every day, just like every Member of this Chamber, and I fight for what I believe in. And I…

The Omicron variant has caused an unprecedented number of infections across the country over the past month.

I urge my colleagues to confirm Judge Kit Dimke for a district court vacancy in the Eastern District of Washington. To begin, I want to thank President Biden for nominating Judge Dimke for this position at my strong recommendation. At the…

I can say with confidence to the senior Senator from Kentucky, who spoke this morning on childcare, that as a former preschool teacher, we can rest assured that we are not at risk of a toddler takeover in the U.S. Senate. But seriously, I…

It is well past time that the VA move into the 21st century, and Mr. DelBene is uniquely qualified to lead this effort.

I think everybody on this Committee really understands the seriousness that our obligation has to our veterans.

There is absolutely no reason in 2021 that the United States of America should not be able to deploy a state-of-the-art electronic health record system.

COVID-19 has killed over 780,000 people in our country. This pandemic has a higher body count than any war we have ever fought in, and it is not over. We should be doing everything we can to stop this virus. We should be using every tool…

today, abortion rights are hanging in the balance at the Supreme Court, and the threat to Roe is very real. Why? Because, for decades, extreme Republicans have attacked abortion rights from every angle, and they are continuing their…

I ask unanimous consent to speak as if in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Abortion

I ask unanimous consent to speak as if in morning business for 5 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Native American Heritage Month

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Van Hollen). Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Washington is recognized.

I rise today in recognition of Native American Heritage Month. As a Senator from Washington State, I am proud to represent 29 federally recognized Tribes. In Washington, we understand the importance of the sovereignty of Tribal…

I have been taking a lot of time to talk with student veterans across Washington State, and I have heard a lot about the need for improved communication from VA around the Veteran Readiness and Employment Program and a desire for more…

I think it is really important to know because a lot of our veterans are really struggling at our colleges and universities today, finding a place where they feel comfortable, where they feel that they can get the help and support that…

This program is incredibly important, with over 200,000 servicemembers leaving the U.S. Military and transitioning back to civilian life every year.

I have 5 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

I ask unanimous consent that the vote that was scheduled to start at 2:30 begin immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Bonnie nomination?

I come to the floor today because it is time to make daylight saving time permanent. This Sunday, millions of Americans are going to once again roll their clocks back, and in no time, next spring, they will have to roll their clocks…

I ask unanimous consent that all remaining time on the motion to discharge be yielded back. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Vote on Motion to Discharge The question is on agreeing to the motion to discharge. The…