But I think we do have a good bill.

It can only be done if you actually write it in statute.

I rise to speak on S. 3234, the Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act of 2016. For years, Indian communities have experienced serious socio-economic challenges. Unacceptably high rates of unemployment, remote locations, and a lack of…

I appreciate so much the comments by the Senator from Mississippi, who is absolutely right. There are two components of this. One is to kill the mosquitoes now. The other thing we need to move ahead with is coming up with a vaccine that…

2 weeks ago, I came to the floor to talk about the threat that is posed to all of us by the Zika virus. Since then, more than 3,500 Americans have contracted this terrible virus. Unborn babies are being put at risk for a serious medical…

the distinguished Senator from Mississippi understands correctly, because at this point, the request, and what the Democrats voted for earlier this year--$1.1 billion, which is what the Centers for Disease Control says is the correct…

I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The…

I think we are talking about at least 7 weeks from now. If the Democrats don't change their tune, there is a lot of damage that is going to occur over that period of time. Now is the time to kill the mosquitoes because remember, as my…

it is a privilege to recognize the Wyoming Air National Guard as it celebrates its 70th anniversary. The Wyoming Air National Guard boasts a legacy of service that spans decades--and generations. Since its formation, dedicated men and…

each year, Senator Enzi and I have the pleasure of introducing outstanding individuals who have been selected as inductees to the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame for their invaluable contributions to agriculture and the Wyoming community…

Senator Thune was just on the floor talking about Executive overreach. Well, let me tell my colleagues that 2 weeks ago, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a stinging rebuke and a stinging defeat to the Obama administration and…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate recess until 2:15 p.m., with the time in recess counting postcloture. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Thereupon, the Senate, at 1:07 p.m., recessed until 2:15 p.m. and…

I write on behalf of the State of Montana to express my strong support for S.

S. 2796 would repeal certain obsolete rules and laws ranging from 1862, as you pointed out, all the way to 1913 that relate to Indians.

We must work together to address the challenges facing our tribal communities.

We can't change our history, but we can start to change the paternalistic mentality of the federal government towards Native people.

Today the Committee will examine three bills: S. 2796, a bill to repeal certain obsolete laws relating to Indians; S. 2959, a bill to amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Qualification Act of 2010 to clarify the use of…

This bill will repeal obsolete laws relating to Indians.

The Department supports S. 2796.

I would think that that doctrine out to be applying.

This bill would allow funding authorized for water-related economic development projects in Title III of the Claims Resettlement Act of 2010 to include the White Mountain Apache Tribe's rural water system.

The fact that Interior claims that the White Mountain Apache Tribe needs specific new authorization from Congress is troubling.

The purpose of today's hearing is to conduct oversight on the status of implementation of the Federal Sage Grouse Conservation and Management Plans.

In your view, did the Administration take these economic issues, foreign policy implications and national security implications into consideration when determining that ten-million-acre figure?

At best, federal sage grouse plans were created to justify keeping the species off the Endangered Species list but at worst the plans really are a part of a larger campaign to restrict access to public land.