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| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2315 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | REMEMBERING RUBY DUNCAN | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2315 | S2315 | [{"name": "Catherine Cortez Masto", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2315 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2315] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REMEMBERING RUBY DUNCAN Ms. CORTEZ MASTO. Mr. President, I also rise today to honor the life of Ruby Duncan, who was a powerhouse in anti-poverty, welfare, and justice advocacy in Nevada for several decades. Ruby, sadly, passed away on April 6, 2026. After her own experiences as a single mother of seven, Ruby dedicated her life to uplifting women, children, and families; and she transformed Las Vegas' welfare system for generations to come. After spending her formative years in Louisiana, Ruby moved to Las Vegas in 1952, where she worked in the city's booming hotel and casino industries. Ruby was injured while working as a cook and found herself relying on social welfare programs to support her growing family. Ruby was met with a disjointed State welfare system. At that time, race, gender, and public attitudes determined an individual's access to the resources that they needed to thrive. For Ruby, this inspired a lifetime devoted to breaking down those barriers for others. Recognizing that Black women were especially vulnerable to inequities in the welfare system, Ruby mobilized with other Black mothers to create the Clark County Welfare Rights Organization and, eventually, the Nevada Welfare Rights Organization. Under Ruby's leadership, the groups engaged with State legislators, organized sit-ins, eat-ins, and marched down the Las Vegas Strip to protest for better treatment for Nevada's families in need. Those efforts did not go unnoticed, prompting Nevada to reverse a 75-percent cut to welfare for women with children and participate in Federal nutrition assistance programs. Ruby's work also sparked community developments that continue to provide support and resources to families in West Las Vegas to this day. In 1972, she fo… | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2315-2 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026, AT 3 P.M. | SENATE | SENATE | ADJOURNMENT | S2315 | S2315 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2315 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2315] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026, AT 3 P.M. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the Senate stands adjourned until 3 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026. Thereupon, the Senate, at 2:45 p.m., adjourned until Monday, May 18, 2026, at 3 p.m. | ||||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2314 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MEN'S VOLLEYBALL TEAM | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2314 | S2314 | [{"name": "Mazie K. Hirono", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2314 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2314] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MEN'S VOLLEYBALL TEAM Ms. HIRONO. Mr. President, I am glad to join my colleague Senator Schatz in rising today to recognize the University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors men's volleyball team, the 2026 NCAA national champions. As stated, on Monday, the Rainbow Warriors defeated the UC Irvine team to claim the national title for the third time. In the process, they made history by completing the first 30-win season in program history. As a proud University of Hawaii graduate, I join people across our State and beyond in celebrating this impressive group of athletes. Not only is their roster impressive; it is diverse, with players from across the Pacific, from Europe, from the mainland, from across our islands. Tournament MVP Louis Sakanoko came to the University of Hawaii all the way from France. The Big West Player of the Year Tread Rosenthal is from Texas. And let's not forget two of Hawaii's own: Kainoa Wade and Alex Parks. The `Bows' coach Charlie Wade has said that the program they built at UH is unlike anything else on the planet, and part of what makes this team so special and successful is the commitment to embracing and building around their different strengths--players from different countries, different cultures, and different playing traditions coming together to accomplish a shared goal with the understanding that their differences make them stronger. The State of Hawaii has always understood that diversity is something to celebrate, not fear. In our State, cultures don't just coexist; they combine to create something greater than the sum of their parts. Like our State, these Rainbow Warriors show what is possible when we embrace our differences, our diversity. At a time when diversity is under attack, this tea… | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2314-3 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | NATIONAL POLICE WEEK | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2314 | S2315 | [{"name": "Catherine Cortez Masto", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2314 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2314-S2315] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NATIONAL POLICE WEEK Ms. CORTEZ MASTO. Mr. President, as we all know, this week is National Police Week. This is the time when we honor the brave men and women who put their lives on the line every single day to keep our families safe. This week is especially meaningful because, here in DC, we honored North Las Vegas police officer Jason Roscow, who died in the line of duty last year, and he will be memorialized on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial wall. Officer Roscow was an Air Force veteran who helped keep the North Las Vegas community safe for 17 years. He was described as a friend and a mentor to other members of the department. We will forever be grateful for his sacrifice, and he will be dearly missed. Law enforcement officers like Jason Roscow risk their lives every day to protect our communities, and while we recognize that service throughout the year, National Police Week is an opportunity to express our gratitude. For me, supporting law enforcement is personal. My husband is a retired law enforcement officer, and I have seen firsthand the sacrifices that our officers and their families make so our families feel safe at home. That is why I have worked with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to champion legislation to support police officers across the country. In December, my bipartisan law enforcement bill with Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was signed into law. This legislation will ensure the families of retired law enforcement officers who were killed as a result of their service are not denied benefits. The law is called the Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act, named after a retired police officer in Kentucky who was tragically shot and killed by a man he had arrested a decade earlier. C… | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2314-2 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MEN'S VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2026 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION MEN'S VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP | SENATE | SENATE | CONGRATULATIONS | S2314 | S2314 | [{"name": "Brian Schatz", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "730"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "730"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2314 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2314] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MEN'S VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2026 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION MEN'S VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Mr. SCHATZ. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 730, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 730) congratulating the University of Hawaii men's volleyball team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Volleyball Championship. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution. Mr. SCHATZ. I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 730) was agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. (The resolution, with its preamble, is printed in today's Record under ``Submitted Resolutions.'') Mr. SCHATZ. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Nevada. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2313 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET | SENATE | SENATE | SAUTHORITY | S2313 | S2313 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2313 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2313] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I have three 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 committees are authorized to meet during today's session of the Senate: committee on armed services The Committee on Armed Services is authorized to meet in closed and open session during the session of the Senate on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 8 a.m. committee on banking, housing, and urban affairs The Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs is authorized to meet in executive session during the session of the Senate on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. committee on the judiciary The Committee on the Judiciary is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 9 a.m., to conduct an executive business meeting. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2313-7 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MEN'S VOLLEYBALL TEAM | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2313 | S2314 | [{"name": "Brian Schatz", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2313 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2313-S2314] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MEN'S VOLLEYBALL TEAM Mr. SCHATZ. Mr. President, on Monday, the University of Hawaii men's volleyball team won the national championship, prevailing over the University of California at Irvine in a four-set thriller. Every player played his part, and the win caps off one of the most successful seasons in the team's history. It also marks the third NCAA championship in men's volleyball. As head coach Charlie Wade said after the game, ``Volleyball is a big deal in our community, it just is.'' For many at home, volleyball is life. If you didn't grow up playing the sport yourself, you had a cousin or a friend or an auntie or an uncle who did. And every person in Hawaii--and I mean everybody--has been to a middle school or high school or college volleyball game. That kind of love for this sport is what has made UH a volleyball powerhouse, and it is why we continue to attract and produce some of the best players in the world. Monday's win wasn't just for the incredible athletes on the court. It was a win for the coaches, the staff, the family, the friends, and the fans who supported them along the way. And it was a win for the entire State of Hawaii. This victory belongs to Hawaii. So congratulations to the `Bows on their well-deserved victory. We are all so proud of you. Aloha. Now, I would like to yield the floor to my great partner representing Hawaii in the U.S. Senate, Senator Hirono. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Hawaii. [[Page S2314]] ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2313-6 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT | SENATE | SENATE | ADJOURNMENT | S2313 | S2313 | [{"name": "Kevin Cramer", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2313 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2313] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT Mr. CRAMER. Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order, following the remarks of Senators Schatz, Hirono, and Cortez Masto. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Hawaii. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2313-5 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | ORDERS FOR MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026 | SENATE | SENATE | SORDERFOR | S2313 | S2313 | [{"name": "Kevin Cramer", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "690"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "690"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2313 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2313] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ORDERS FOR MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026 Mr. CRAMER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 3 p.m. on Monday, May 18; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, morning business be closed, and the Senate proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the nominations to be considered en bloc pursuant to S. Res. 690, postcloture; further, that at 5:30 p.m., all postcloture time be expired and the Senate vote on confirmation of the nominations en bloc; finally, that if any nominations are confirmed during Monday's session of the Senate, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's actions. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2313-4 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAY | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2313 | S2313 | [{"name": "Kevin Cramer", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "733"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "733"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "734"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "734"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "735"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "735"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "736"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "736"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "737"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "737"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2313 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2313] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAY Mr. CRAMER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following resolutions, which are at the desk: S. Res. 733, S. Res. 734, S. Res. 735, S. Res. 736, S. Res. 737. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolutions en bloc. Mr. CRAMER. I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to, the preambles be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolutions were agreed to. The preambles were agreed to. (The resolutions, with their preambles, are printed in today's Record under ``Submitted Resolutions.'') ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2313-3 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF APRIL 2026 AS "NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH", AND THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH. | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2313 | S2313 | [{"name": "Kevin Cramer", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "706"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "706"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2313 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2313] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF APRIL 2026 AS ``NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH'', AND THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH. Mr. CRAMER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions be discharged from further consideration and the Senate now proceed to S. Res. 706. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 706) expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as ``National Child Abuse Prevention Month'', and the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. There being no objection, the committee was discharged, and the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution. Mr. CRAMER. I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 706) was agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. (The resolution, with its preamble, is printed in the Record of April 29, 2026, under ``Submitted Resolutions.'') ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2313-2 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | COMMEMORATING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COLUMBINE DAY OF SERVICE AND HONORING THE MEMORIES OF THE VICTIMS, SURVIVORS, AND THEIR FAMILIES | SENATE | SENATE | HONORING | S2313 | S2313 | [{"name": "Kevin Cramer", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "680"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "680"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2313 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2313] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMEMORATING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COLUMBINE DAY OF SERVICE AND HONORING THE MEMORIES OF THE VICTIMS, SURVIVORS, AND THEIR FAMILIES Mr. CRAMER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration and the Senate now proceed to S. Res. 680. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 680) commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Columbine Day of Service and honoring the memories of the victims, survivors, and their families. There being no objection, the committee was discharged, and the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution. Mr. CRAMER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 680) was agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. (The resolution, with its preamble, is printed in the Record of April 20, 2026, under ``Submitted Resolutions.'') ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2312 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | SENATE RESOLUTION 737--RECOGNIZING NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE CHALLENGES OF CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM AND TO ENCOURAGE CONGRESS TO IMPLEMENT... | SENATE | SENATE | RECOGNIZING | S2312 | S2313 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "737"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "737"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "737"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2312 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2312-S2313] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 737--RECOGNIZING NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE CHALLENGES OF CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM AND TO ENCOURAGE CONGRESS TO IMPLEMENT POLICIES TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, Mr. Lujan, Mr. Daines, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Warner, Mr. Cornyn, Ms. Hassan, Mr. Barrasso, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Young, Mrs. Britt, Mrs. Capito, Ms. Rosen, Mrs. Blackburn, and Mr. Husted) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: S. Res. 737 Whereas National Foster Care Month was established more than 30 years ago-- (1) to bring foster care issues to the forefront; (2) to highlight the importance of permanency for every child; and (3) to recognize the essential role that foster parents, social workers, and advocates have in the lives of children in foster care throughout the United States; Whereas all children deserve a safe, loving, and permanent home; Whereas the primary goal of the foster care system is to ensure the safety and well-being of children while working to provide a safe, loving, and permanent home for each child; Whereas there are approximately 331,747 children living in foster care in the United States; Whereas there were approximately 175,008 youths that entered the foster care system in 2025 in the United States, and more than 67,249 youths were awaiting adoption at the end of 2025; Whereas approximately 51,603 children entered foster care in 2025 due to parental drug abuse; Whereas children of color are more likely to stay in the foster care system … | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2311 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | SENATE RESOLUTION 736--SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK, TO BE OBSERVED FROM MAY 10 THROUGH MAY 16, 2026 | SENATE | SENATE | SRESOLUTION | S2311 | S2312 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "736"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "736"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "736"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2311 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2311-S2312] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 736--SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK, TO BE OBSERVED FROM MAY 10 THROUGH MAY 16, 2026 Mr. BARRASSO (for himself, Mr. Whitehouse, Mrs. Capito, Ms. Lummis, Mr. Wicker, Mr. King, and Mrs. Blackburn) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: S. Res. 736 Whereas, beginning in 1921, National Hospital Day was established by former President Warren G. Harding to be celebrated annually on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, as a way to honor her role in revolutionizing hospital care; Whereas National Hospital Day was established following the 1918 Influenza Pandemic as a way to foster community trust in hospitals; Whereas, beginning in 1953, National Hospital Week was established and continues to coincide with the birthday of Florence Nightingale; Whereas National Hospital Week is a time of year to reflect on the important contributions that hospital workers make to provide safe, high-quality healthcare; Whereas, in 2026, approximately 6,100 hospitals in the United States provide essential and life-saving healthcare every day in a variety of hospital settings, including-- [[Page S2312]] (1) 1,383 critical access hospitals, which serve as essential healthcare hubs that bring medical services closer to individuals who would otherwise have to travel long distances for healthcare, that provide healthcare to \1/5\ of the United States population residing in rural areas; (2) nearly 1,700 teaching hospitals, of which roughly 300 are major teaching hospitals such as university hospitals … | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2310 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | SENATE RESOLUTION 733--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT PUBLIC SERVANTS SHOULD BE COMMENDED FOR THEIR DEDICATION AND CONTINUED SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES DURING PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION... | SENATE | SENATE | RECOGNIZING | S2310 | S2310 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "733"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "733"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "733"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2310 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2310] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 733--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT PUBLIC SERVANTS SHOULD BE COMMENDED FOR THEIR DEDICATION AND CONTINUED SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES DURING PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK AND THROUGHOUT THE YEAR Mr. LANKFORD (for himself and Mr. Fetterman) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: S. Res. 733 Whereas the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, has been designated as ``Public Service Recognition Week'' to honor employees of the Federal Government and State and local governments, and members of the uniformed services, for their contributions to the United States; Whereas Public Service Recognition Week provides an opportunity to recognize and promote the important contributions of public servants and to honor the people who serve the United States at all levels of government and as members of the uniformed services; Whereas millions of individuals serve the public in government service and as members of the uniformed services in every State, county, and city across the United States and around the world; Whereas public servants provide crucial services to millions of people across the United States, supporting local programs and contributing to local economies; Whereas public service is a noble calling involving a variety of challenging and rewarding professions and highly skilled and trained individuals offering their knowledge, effort, and skills in support of the public; and Whereas the United States is a great and prosperous country, and public service employees contribute significantly to that greatness an… | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2310-3 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | SENATE RESOLUTION 735--DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 10 THROUGH MAY 16, 2026, AS "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK" | SENATE | SENATE | DESIGNATING | S2310 | S2311 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "735"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "735"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "735"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2310 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2310-S2311] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 735--DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 10 THROUGH MAY 16, 2026, AS ``NATIONAL POLICE WEEK'' Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Thune, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. McConnell, Mr. King, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Paul, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Booker, Ms. Collins, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Graham, Ms. Slotkin, Mrs. Britt, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. Husted, Mr. Fetterman, Mrs. Moody, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Crapo, Ms. Cortez Masto, Mr. Cotton, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Scott of South Carolina, Mr. Reed, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Welch, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Hagerty, Ms. Hirono, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Ossoff, Mr. Sheehy, Mr. Schiff, Ms. Ernst, Mr. Coons, Mr. McCormick, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Budd, Ms. Hassan, Mr. Rounds, Ms. Klobuchar, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Ricketts, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Cassidy, Ms. Alsobrooks, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Peters, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Tuberville, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Young, Mr. Daines, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Justice, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Wicker, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Schmitt, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Kennedy, and Ms. Cantwell) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: S. Res. 735 Whereas Federal, State, local, and Tribal police officers, sheriffs, and other law enforcement officers across the United States serve with valor, dignity, and integrity; Whereas each law enforcement officer is charged with-- (1) pursuing justice for all individuals; and (2) performing the duties of a law enforcement officer with fidelity to the constitutional and civil rights of the public the officer serves; Whereas law enforcement officers swear an oath to uphold the public trust even though, through the performance of the duties of … | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2310-2 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | SENATE RESOLUTION 734--DESIGNATING MAY 16, 2026, AS "KIDS TO PARKS DAY" | SENATE | SENATE | DESIGNATING | S2310 | S2310 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "734"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "734"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "734"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2310 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2310] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 734--DESIGNATING MAY 16, 2026, AS ``KIDS TO PARKS DAY'' Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Heinrich, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Justice, Mr. Daines, and Mr. Coons) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: S. Res. 734 Whereas the 16th annual Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on May 16, 2026; Whereas the goals of Kids to Parks Day are-- (1) to promote healthy outdoor recreation and responsible environmental stewardship; (2) to empower young people; and (3) to encourage families to get outdoors and visit the parks and public land of the United States; Whereas, on Kids to Parks Day, individuals from rural, suburban, and urban areas of the United States can be reintroduced to the splendid national, State, and neighborhood parks located in their communities; Whereas communities across the United States offer a variety of natural resources and public land, often with free access, to individuals seeking outdoor recreation; Whereas the people of the United States, young and old, should be encouraged to lead more healthy and active lifestyles; Whereas Kids to Parks Day is an opportunity for families to take a break from their busy lives and enjoy a day of active, wholesome fun; and Whereas celebrating Kids to Parks Day will-- (1) broaden an appreciation for nature and the outdoors in young people; (2) foster a safe setting for independent play and healthy adventure in neighborhood parks; and (3) facilitate self-reliance while strengthening communities: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, … | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2309 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | SENATE RESOLUTION 732--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT OVER 25 YEARS OF REAL-WORLD EVIDENCE AND HUNDREDS OF PEER-REVIEWED STUDIES PROVING THAT MIFEPRISTONE IS SAFE AND EFFECTIVE SHOULD BE... | SENATE | SENATE | SRESOLUTION | S2309 | S2310 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "732"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "732"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "732"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2309 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2309-S2310] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 732--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT OVER 25 YEARS OF REAL-WORLD EVIDENCE AND HUNDREDS OF PEER-REVIEWED STUDIES PROVING THAT MIFEPRISTONE IS SAFE AND EFFECTIVE SHOULD BE RESPECTED, AND LAW AND POLICY GOVERNING ACCESS TO LIFESAVING, TIME-SENSITIVE MEDICATION ABORTION CARE IN THE UNITED STATES SHOULD BE EQUITABLE, TRANSPARENT, AND BASED ON THE BEST AVAILABLE PEER-REVIEWED EVIDENCE- BASED SCIENCE Ms. WARREN (for herself, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Wyden, Mrs. Murray, Ms. Smith, Ms. Alsobrooks, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Blumenthal, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. Booker, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Coons, Ms. Cortez Masto, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Fetterman, Mr. Gallego, Mrs. Gillibrand, Ms. Hassan, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Hickenlooper, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Kim, Mr. King, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Lujan, Mr. Markey, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Ossoff, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Peters, Mr. Reed, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Schiff, Ms. Slotkin, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Warner, Mr. Warnock, Mr. Welch, and Mr. Whitehouse) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: S. Res. 732 Whereas Congress, by enacting the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), authorized the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to determine, based on the scientific evidence, whether a drug is safe and effective for the intended use of the drug; Whereas Congress authorized the FDA to impose or maintain a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) for a drug only where ``necessary to ensure that the benefits of the drug outweigh the risks of the drug'' cons… | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2308 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | SENATE RESOLUTION 729--RECOGNIZING AND HONORING MERIWETHER LEWIS AND WILLIAM CLARK, AND THE CORPS OF DISCOVERY, FOR THEIR EXPEDITION TO EXPLORE THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE | SENATE | SENATE | SRESOLUTION | S2308 | S2308 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "729"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "729"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "729"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2308 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2308] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS ______ SENATE RESOLUTION 729--RECOGNIZING AND HONORING MERIWETHER LEWIS AND WILLIAM CLARK, AND THE CORPS OF DISCOVERY, FOR THEIR EXPEDITION TO EXPLORE THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE Mr. SCHMITT submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: S. Res. 729 Whereas, on May 14, 1804, Captain Meriwether Lewis, Captain William Clark, and the Corps of Discovery departed from St. Louis, Missouri, embarking on a journey that would span more than 8,000 miles across the American continent; Whereas May 14, 2026, marks the 222nd anniversary of the departure of the Corps of Discovery from the St. Louis region to explore the vast territory acquired through the Louisiana Purchase; Whereas the expedition endured extreme hardship, including harsh weather, dangerous terrain, disease, hunger, and isolation, while displaying extraordinary resilience and determination; Whereas the Corps of Discovery produced invaluable maps, scientific observations, and geographic records that deepened the country's understanding of the American frontier and laid the groundwork for future settlement, commerce, and development; Whereas the expedition strengthened the sovereignty and strategic position of the United States in North America during a pivotal period in the early history of the United States; Whereas the Lewis and Clark Expedition stands as a lasting symbol of the American spirit of exploration, courage, and national ambition; Whereas generations of Americans have continued to draw inspiration from… | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2308-3 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | SENATE RESOLUTION 731--RECOGNIZING THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF ALPHA DELTA PI SORORITY | SENATE | SENATE | RECOGNIZING | S2308 | S2309 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "731"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "731"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "731"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2308 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2308-S2309] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 731--RECOGNIZING THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF ALPHA DELTA PI SORORITY Mrs. MOODY submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary: S. Res. 731 Whereas Alpha Delta Pi Sorority was founded as the Adelphean Society on May 15, 1851, at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia; Whereas Alpha Delta Pi Sorority was the first secret society for college women, founded at the first college chartered to grant degrees to women; Whereas the recognized founders of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority include Eugenia Tucker Fitzgerald, Mary Evans Glass, Octavia Andrew Rush, Ella Pierce Turner, Sophronia Woodruff Dews, and Elizabeth Williams Mitchell; Whereas membership of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority stands at over 290,000 lifetime initiates as of the date of introduction of this resolution; Whereas Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, has established chapters at over 220 colleges and universities across the United States and Canada and has 165 active alumnae associations; Whereas Alpha Delta Pi Sorority is a private membership organization whose mission is to provide women with a meaningful lifelong experience that empowers them to reach their full potential through leadership, [[Page S2309]] educational, philanthropic, and social opportunities; Whereas the objects set forth by the Adelphean Society were the mental, moral, social, and domestic improvement of its members, and Alpha Delta Pi Sorority now recognizes the core values of sisterhood, service, character, and knowledge to be the guidep… | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2308-2 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | SENATE RESOLUTION 730--CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MEN'S VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2026 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION MEN'S VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP | SENATE | SENATE | CONGRATULATIONS | S2308 | S2308 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "730"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "730"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "730"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2308 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2308] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 730--CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MEN'S VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2026 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION MEN'S VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Mr. SCHATZ (for himself and Ms. Hirono) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: S. Res. 730 Whereas the 2026 University of Hawaii men's volleyball team (referred to in this preamble as the ``Rainbow Warriors''), under the direction of coach Charlie Wade, won the program's third National Collegiate Athletic Association championship title with a final score of 3 to 1, defeating the University of California, Irvine; and Whereas the Rainbow Warriors set a program record for victories in a season: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) recognizes the 2026 University of Hawaii men's volleyball team for their hard work and dedication to the sport and for the excitement they bring to the State of Hawaii; and (2) congratulates the 2026 University of Hawaii men's volleyball team on a successful season. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2307 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS | SENATE | SENATE | SSTATEMENTS | S2307 | S2308 | [{"name": "Richard J. Durbin", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4541"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4541"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4541"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2307 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2307-S2308] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS By Mr. DURBIN (for himself and Mr. Wicker): S. 4541. A bill to ensure that significantly more students graduate college with the international knowledge and experience essential for success in today's global economy through the establishment of the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program in the Department of State; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask unanious consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 4541 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) To prepare students for success in the modern global economy, opportunities for study abroad should be included as part of a well-rounded education. (2) Study abroad programs provide students with unparalleled access to international knowledge, an unmatched opportunity to learn world languages, and a unique environment for developing cultural understanding, all of which are knowledge and skills needed in today's global economy. (3) Only 10 percent of United States college students study abroad before they graduate, leaving 90 percent of graduates entering the workforce without the global skills, knowledge, and experiences afforded by study abroad programs that will position them for success in the g… | ||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2307-2 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Introductory Statement on S. 4541 | SENATE | SENATE | SSTATEMENTSIND | S2307 | S2308 | [{"name": "Richard J. Durbin", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4541"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2307 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2307-S2308] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. DURBIN (for himself and Mr. Wicker): S. 4541. A bill to ensure that significantly more students graduate college with the international knowledge and experience essential for success in today's global economy through the establishment of the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program in the Department of State; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask unanious consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 4541 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) To prepare students for success in the modern global economy, opportunities for study abroad should be included as part of a well-rounded education. (2) Study abroad programs provide students with unparalleled access to international knowledge, an unmatched opportunity to learn world languages, and a unique environment for developing cultural understanding, all of which are knowledge and skills needed in today's global economy. (3) Only 10 percent of United States college students study abroad before they graduate, leaving 90 percent of graduates entering the workforce without the global skills, knowledge, and experiences afforded by study abroad programs that will position them for success in the global economy. Minority students, first-generation college … | ||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2305 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS | SENATE | SENATE | SSUBMISSION | S2305 | S2305 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "729"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "730"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "731"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "732"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "733"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "734"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "735"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "736"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "737"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2305 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2305] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS The following concurrent resolutions and Senate resolutions were read, and referred (or acted upon), as indicated: By Mr. SCHMITT: S. Res. 729. A resolution recognizing and honoring Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and the Corps of Discovery, for their expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase; considered and agreed to. By Mr. SCHATZ (for himself and Ms. Hirono): S. Res. 730. A resolution congratulating the University of Hawaii men's volleyball team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Volleyball Championship; considered and agreed to. By Mrs. MOODY: S. Res. 731. A resolution recognizing the 175th anniversary of the founding of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Ms. WARREN (for herself, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Wyden, Mrs. Murray, Ms. Smith, Ms. Alsobrooks, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Blumenthal, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. Booker, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Coons, Ms. Cortez Masto, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Fetterman, Mr. Gallego, Mrs. Gillibrand, Ms. Hassan, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Hickenlooper, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Kim, Mr. King, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Lujan, Mr. Markey, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Ossoff, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Peters, Mr. Reed, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Schiff, Ms. Slotkin, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Warner, Mr. Warnock, Mr. Welch, and Mr. Whitehouse): S. Res. 732. A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that over 25 years of real-w… | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2305-2 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS | SENATE | SENATE | SCOSPONSORS | S2305 | S2307 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "391"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "391"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "391"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "683"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "683"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "775"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "775"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "825"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "825"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1296"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1296"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1369"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1369"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1694"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1694"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1705"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1705"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1772"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1772"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1829"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1829"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1974"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1974"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2125"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2125"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2222"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2222"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2265"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2265"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2436"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2436"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2904"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2904"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2955"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2955"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3188"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3188"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3267"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3267"}, {"congress": "119", "t… | 172 Cong. Rec. S2305 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2305-S2307] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS S. 391 At the request of Mr. Padilla, the name of the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. Kim) was added as a cosponsor of S. 391, a bill to clarify the rights of certain persons who are held or detained [[Page S2306]] at a port of entry or at any facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. S. 775 At the request of Mr. Graham, the name of the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Budd) was added as a cosponsor of S. 775, a bill to amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to prohibit the slaughter of equines for human consumption. S. 825 At the request of Mr. Grassley, the name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Durbin) was added as a cosponsor of S. 825, a bill to require the Attorney General to propose a program for making treatment for post- traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder available to public safety officers, and for other purposes. S. 1296 At the request of Mr. Tillis, the name of the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. McCormick) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1296, a bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to strengthen disclosure requirements relating to foreign gifts and contracts, to prohibit contracts between institutions of higher education and certain foreign entities and countries of concern, and for other purposes. S. 1369 At the request of Mr. Kaine, the name of the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. McCormick) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1369, a bill to support the execution of bilateral agreements concerning illicit transnational maritime activity and to authorize the President to impose s… | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2304 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE | SENATE | SENATE | SMSGHOUSE | S2304 | S2304 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "96"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1346"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2304 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2304] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE At 12:04 p.m., a message from the House of Representatives, delivered by Mrs. Alli, one of its reading clerks, announced that the House has passed the following bill, in which it requests the concurrence of the Senate: H.R. 1346. An act to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes. The message also announced that the House has agreed to the following concurrent resolution, in which it requests the concurrence of the Senate: H. Con. Res. 96. Concurrent resolution expressing support for law enforcement officers. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2304-5 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS | SENATE | SENATE | SINTROBILLS | S2304 | S2305 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4525"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4526"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4527"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4528"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4529"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4530"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4531"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4532"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4533"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4534"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4535"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4536"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4537"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4538"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4539"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4540"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4541"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4542"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4543"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4544"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4545"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4546"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4547"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4548"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4549"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2304 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2304-S2305] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS The following bills and joint resolutions were introduced, read the first and second times by unanimous consent, and referred as indicated: By Mr. BANKS: S. 4525. A bill to prohibit certain federally funded research collaborations with certain foreign entities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. By Mr. COTTON: S. 4526. A bill to establish a new ground for inadmissibility for close relatives of foreign terrorists; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. McCORMICK (for himself and Mr. Gallego): S. 4527. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide greater opportunities for veterans to pursue education programs involving emerging technologies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. By Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina (for himself, Mr. Coons, Mr. Warnock, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. Booker, and Mr. Boozman): S. 4528. A bill to provide for the long-term improvement of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. By Ms. LUMMIS (for herself and Mr. Kelly): S. 4529. A bill to require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to allow the use of commercial-grade steel and concrete in non-safety-related structures at nuclear power plants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. By Mr. McCONNELL (for himself and Mr. Padilla): S. 4530. A bill to amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, … | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2304-4 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS | SENATE | SENATE | EXECUTIVECOMM | S2304 | S2304 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2304 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2304] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were laid before the Senate, together with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, and were referred as indicated: EC-3439. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of the continuation of the national emergency with respect to the Central African Republic that was declared in Executive Order 13667 of May 12, 2014; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC-3440. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of the continuation of the national emergency with respect to the stabilization of Iraq that was declared in Executive Order 13303 of May 22, 2003; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC-3441. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of the continuation of the national emergency with respect to Yemen that was declared in Executive Order 13611 of May 16, 2012; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC-3442. A communication from the Senior Bureau Official, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to section 36(b)(5)(C) of the Arms Export Control Act, the notification of enhancements or upgrades from the level of sensitivity of technology or capability (RSAT Case 26-0Q); to the Committee on Foreign Relations. EC-3443. A communication from the Chief Regulatory Officer, Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule … | ||||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2304-3 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | PRIVILEGED NOMINATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2304 | S2304 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "116"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "116"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2304 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2304] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRIVILEGED NOMINATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE On request by Senator Tim Kaine, under the authority of S. Res. 116, 112th Congress, the following nomination was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations: Juan Segura, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for a term expiring September 20, 2026. On request by Senator Tim Kaine, under the authority of S. Res. 116, 112th Congress, the following nomination was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations: Juan Segura, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for a term expiring September 20, 2032. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2304-2 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | MEASURES REFERRED | SENATE | SENATE | SREFERRED | S2304 | S2304 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1346"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2304 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2304] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MEASURES REFERRED The following bill was read the first and the second times by unanimous consent, and referred as indicated: H.R. 1346. An act to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2303 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | RECOGNIZING ALLTERRA ARMS | SENATE | SENATE | SADDITIONAL | S2303 | S2303 | [{"name": "James E. Risch", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2303 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2303] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ______ RECOGNIZING ALLTERRA ARMS Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, as a member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each month I recognize and celebrate the American entrepreneurial spirit by highlighting the success of a small business in my home State of Idaho. Today, I am proud to honor AllTerra Arms in Boise as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for May 2026. AllTerra Arms began in 2015 when Drew Foster took a pen, a napkin, and his engineering expertise and set out to correct the shortcomings he saw in traditional hunting rifles. His original idea to modify existing models quickly led to the patenting of Drew's own bolt action rifle designs. After 2 years of research, development, prototyping, and testing, Drew and his team created an outdoorsman's dream: a rifle that combines the precision of a benchrest rifle and the reliability of a hunting rifle. Drew's passion lies in the engineering process, and he is delighted to watch his work come to life in AllTerra's rifles. The business designs and manufactures everything in-house, where a commitment to quality and precision shines through. The AllTerra team continues working to perfect the rifle, a task large companies rarely take on. While their unique reinvention has come with challenges, it has also piqued interest and turned many heads in the industry. More than a decade later, Drew and the team pride themselves on never giving up and are confident that their experience and expertise will enable them to conquer anything, no matter what firearm they decide to redesign next. The team at AllTerra Arms is full of outdoorsmen who enjoy Idaho's public lands. They … | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2303-2 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | RECOGNIZING POCATELLO-CHUBBUCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | SENATE | SENATE | RECOGNIZING | S2303 | S2304 | [{"name": "James E. Risch", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2303 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2303-S2304] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING POCATELLO-CHUBBUCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, I rise with my colleagues Senator Mike Crapo and Representative Mike Simpson to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce. The history of Pocatello and Chubbuck begins with the Oregon Trail, which ran through the Portneuf Gap just south of the two cities, drawing pioneers, gold miners, and settlers to the region. The city of Pocatello was founded in 1889 and quickly became a hub for transportation and agriculture. This traffic was followed by stage and freight lines, then the railroad. Pocatello was aptly named the Gateway to the Northwest, as it quickly grew into a trade center and transportation junction. Chubbuck, named after railroad conductor Walter Chubbuck, was incorporated in December 1949. The towns, separated only by a city limits sign, are joined together through the Chamber of Commerce, which works for both communities. The chamber originally began in 1893 as the Pocatello Commercial Club and formally became a chamber of commerce in 1901. What started as a booster-style club quickly expanded in influence to support the construction of the American Falls dam. Then, in 2014, after a few name changes, the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce came into being, with a mission of representing trade in Pocatello, Chubbuck, and the surrounding area. The creation of the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce aligned with the region's early boom period. This marked a busy time for early members tasked with recruiting and representing new businesses, coordinating civic improvements, and promoting downtown commerce. Now, 125 years later, the chamber advocates for local businesses at the State and Federal level, promotes touri… | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2302 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF SARGENT CORPORATION | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2302 | S2302 | [{"name": "Susan M. Collins", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2302 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2302] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF SARGENT CORPORATION Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate Sargent Corporation on 100 years of exceptional business growth and development. From a humble beginning in Alton, ME, the general contracting company has grown significantly, continuing to work with and for Mainers to better our State, one project at a time. In 1926, Herbert E. Sargent set out to make a living, purchasing a used dumptruck for hauling in the summer and plowing in the winter. Through honest, hard work, Herb offered high-quality services for his community, and demand quickly grew. Just 4 years later, he ambitiously acquired a fleet of trucks and a bulldozer, taking on many more projects. Herb's son Jim took over the family's business in 1957, aiding his father and building on his reputation as an honest, reliable contractor. Two decades later, Jim became company president. In the 1990s, after some very successful projects near Baltimore, Sargent expanded beyond New England to the Mid-Atlantic region. In 2013, the company's employees acquired 100 percent of the stock from Herb R. Sargent, the founder's grandson. Since then, the company has been entirely employee-owned. Today, more than 500 employee-owners throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic remain invested in and supportive of the success of Sargent. Sargent Corporation has bettered communities across the State through various projects, such as recent work at Eastport Airport, the Downeast Wind Farm, the Maine Turnpike, and many more. Through these public and private projects, Sargent's work has improved environmental health, energy production, and transportation infrastructure across the State. Due to the high quality of performance and record of safety at Sargent, the co… | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2302-3 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO DR. JOHN RAYMOND | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S2302 | S2303 | [{"name": "Tammy Baldwin", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2302 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2302-S2303] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO DR. JOHN RAYMOND Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to Dr. John Raymond, one of Wisconsin's most distinguished physicians, educators, researchers, and institutional leaders. Serving as president of the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) since 2010, Dr. Raymond will be stepping down as President and transitioning to a faculty role in June of 2026. The career of Dr. Raymond is marked by his exceptional commitment to public service and the well-being of not only Milwaukee, but the entire State of Wisconsin. For 16 years he has worked extensively with my office to ensure we create the best possible health legislation for our constituents, while deftly navigating numerous challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic. A native of Akron, OH, Dr. Raymond graduated from Ohio State University in 1978 and earned his medical degree there in 1982. He began his career as a faculty member at the world-renowned Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Raymond later became the associate chief of staff of the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC, before moving into academic administration as vice president for academic affairs and provost of the Medical University of South Carolina. Eventually, Dr. Raymond came to Wisconsin, assuming his tenure as president of MCW in 2010. Dr. Raymond arrived at MCW with a mandate and a vision he articulated clearly in his installation address: ``Strength Through Collaboration.'' That phrase, far more than mere rhetoric, proved to be the guiding principle of 16 transformational years. Under his stewardship, MCW, Wisconsin's only private medical school, grew from a $798.4 million institution into a $1.61 billion enterprise, more than doubling its top-line revenue and refl… | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2302-2 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SAPPI NORTH AMERICA'S SOMERSET MILL | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2302 | S2302 | [{"name": "Susan M. Collins", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2302 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2302] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SAPPI NORTH AMERICA'S SOMERSET MILL Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate Sappi North America, Inc., on 50 years of operations at the Somerset Mill in Skowhegan, ME. Since opening in 1976 on the banks of the Kennebec River, the Somerset Mill has grown into one of the most technologically advanced paper mills in North America. Today, the mill manufactures high-quality paper products from trees harvested in Maine and is known for its longstanding commitment to its employees and the surrounding community. The Somerset Mill employs approximately 780 skilled workers, making it one of the largest employers in Maine. The facility operates three state-of-the-art paper machines, with a total annual production capacity of 1.25 million tons. The mill produces coated freesheet paper commonly used for magazines, brochures, and direct mail advertising. It is also a leading producer of paper and paperboard used in packaging, labels, graphic papers, and grease-proof paper for food packaging. Project Elevate, a $500 million modernization investment completed last year, doubled the production capacity of Paper Machine No. 2. These recent investments in the Somerset Mill reflect the steadfast devotion Sappi holds to producing quality products and responding to market demands, further strengthening Sappi's position as a leader in sustainably manufactured paperboard. Sappi North America has undertaken significant efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Somerset Mill generates much of its energy on-site using biomass from papermaking byproducts, namely bark and wood chips. Sappi also has an approved Science Based Targets Initiative goal to reduce its carbon emissions by 41 percent by 2030. Additionally, the Somerset Mill ho… | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2299 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | U.S. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE OPINION LETTER | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2299 | S2302 | [{"name": "Ron Wyden", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2299 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2299-S2302] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] U.S. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE OPINION LETTER Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following GAO opinion letter dated May 12, 2026, be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Decision Matter of: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services--Applicability of the Congressional Review Act to Notice Implementing the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model. File: B-337994. Date: May 12, 2026. DIGEST On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a notice announcing the implementation of the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model, a new process to be used in six states to evaluate whether claims for certain medical items and services comply with Medicare requirements (WISeR Model Notice or Notice). The Congressional Review Act (CRA) requires that before a rule can take effect, an agency must submit the rule to both the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as the Comptroller General. CRA adopts the definition of a rule under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) but excludes certain categories of rules from coverage. We conclude that the WISeR Model Notice is a rule for purposes of CRA because it meets the APA definition of a rule, and no CRA exception applies. Among other things, the WISeR Model Notice prescribes new requirements for Original Medicare providers in … | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2298 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | LEGISLATIVE SESSION | SENATE | SENATE | SLEGISLATIVE | S2298 | S2298 | [{"name": "Kevin Cramer", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2298 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2298] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] LEGISLATIVE SESSION ______ MORNING BUSINESS Mr. CRAMER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to legislative session and be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2298-2 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | FISCAL YEAR 2026 ENFORCEMENT FILING | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2298 | S2299 | [{"name": "Lindsey Graham", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "14"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "33"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SCONRES", "number": "33"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "71"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "71"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2298 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2298-S2299] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] FISCAL YEAR 2026 ENFORCEMENT FILING Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. President, S. Con. Res. 33, the fiscal year 2026 congressional budget resolution, included a provision authorizing the chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget to file enforceable levels in the Senate in the event the budget was agreed to without the need to appoint a committee of conference on the measure. The Senate adopted S. Con. Res. 33 on April 23, 2026, and the House agreed to the resolution without changes on April 29. As such, I am submitting the required filing. Specifically, section 4101(b) of the fiscal year 2026 congressional budget resolution requires the chairman to file an allocation for fiscal year 2026 for the Committee on Appropriations and an allocation for fiscal years 2026, 2026-2030, and 2026-2035 for committees other than the Committee on Appropriations. Section 2002 of the fiscal year 2026 budget resolution included reconciliation instructions to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary. Each committee was instructed to increase deficits over the 2026 to 2035 period by not more than $70 billion. Pursuant to section 3001(b) of the resolution, I am holding the corresponding amounts in reserve until the consideration of reconciliation legislation. For purposes of enforcing the Senate's pay-as-you-go rule found in section 4106 of the fiscal year 2018 congressional budget resolution, H. Con. Res. 71, I am resetting the Senate's scorecard to zero for all fiscal years. I ask unanimous consent that the accompanying tables be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: ALLOCATION OF SPENDING AUTHORITY TO SENATE COMMITTEE… | ||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2297 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | EXECUTIVE CALENDAR | SENATE | SENATE | SEXECCAL | S2297 | S2297 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2297 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2297] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE CALENDAR The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Iowa. | ||||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2297-3 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Cloture Motion (Executive Calendar) | SENATE | SENATE | SCLOTURE | S2297 | S2298 | [{"name": "Joni Ernst", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "John Barrasso", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Richard J. Durbin", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "690"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2297 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2297-S2298] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] 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: Cloture Motion We, the undersigned Senators, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate and the provisions of S. Res. 690 (119th Congress), do hereby move to bring to a close debate on Executive Calendar Nos.: 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 620, 621, 622, 623, 624, 648, 649, 650, 652, 653, 654, 664, 665, 666, 667, 668, 675, 676, 677, 678, 679, 680, 681, 682, 683, 685, 686, 687, 688, 689, 690, 691, 692, 694, 695, 698, 699, 700, 701, 711, 712, 714, 715, 716 en bloc. John Thune, Tim Sheehy, John Barrasso, Mike Crapo, Ted Budd, James Lankford, Joni Ernst, David McCormick, Steve Daines, John Kennedy, Pete Ricketts, John Cornyn, Ashley Moody, Jon Husted, Roger Marshall, John Hoeven, Bill Hagerty. Ms. ERNST. Mr. President, I ask consent that the reading of the numbers be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. By unanimous consent, the mandatory quorum call under rule XXII has been waived. The question is, Is it the sense of the Senate that debate on the en bloc nominations, provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 690, shall be brought to a close? The yeas and nays are mandatory under the rule. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk called the roll. Mr. BARRASSO. The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Cassidy) and the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Moran). Mr. DURBIN. I announce … | ||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2297-2 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | E15 (Executive Calendar) | SENATE | SENATE | SEXECCAL | S2297 | S2297 | [{"name": "Joni Ernst", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2297 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2297] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] E15 Ms. ERNST. Mr. President, folks, we all know energy security is national security. Right now, what is left of the brutal Iranian regime is holding the world hostage and targeting the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz. That is unacceptable. Instead of Americans paying more at the expense of Iranian terrorists, we should be using every tool at our disposal to ensure price stability--especially at the gas pump. That is why I have been a longtime champion of unleashing domestic energy, including higher blends of homegrown ethanol, and giving retailers the choice of offering a lower cost, American-made fuel solution. Last night, the House, through the leadership of the entire Iowa delegation, passed commonsense legislation to unleash year-round E15, which will lower prices at the gas station and at the same time provide new markets for Iowa farmers. Folks, I have heard it over and over again: This is a mandate. This is not a mandate. E15 simply gives consumers yet another, more affordable choice at the pump. It is about choice. Again, it is not a mandate; it is just another choice at the pump. We have seen it work. Thanks to President Trump's approval of summertime sales of E15, this Memorial Day weekend, Americans are estimated to save $110 million just by using E15. That is real savings. And with the House's inclusion of my provision to cut redtape, we can completely avoid costly fuel infrastructure upgrades and unlock E15 at every gas station or truckstop across the country. Congress should be using all the tools at our disposal to give every family the chance to take part in those savings, deliver certainty and stability for consumers, and drive down prices for Americans from coast to coast. It is no surp… | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2296 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | RECOGNIZING AND HONORING MERIWETHER LEWIS AND WILLIAM CLARK, AND THE CORPS OF DISCOVERY, FOR THEIR EXPEDITION TO EXPLORE THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE | SENATE | SENATE | RECOGNIZING | S2296 | S2297 | [{"name": "Eric Schmitt", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "729"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "729"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2296 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2296-S2297] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING AND HONORING MERIWETHER LEWIS AND WILLIAM CLARK, AND THE CORPS OF DISCOVERY, FOR THEIR EXPEDITION TO EXPLORE THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, I rise today because America needs to remember that our Nation was not built by men who asked permission from history. It was built by men who looked into the unknown and saw more than danger. They saw destiny. Mr. President, 222 years ago today, on May 14, 1804, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and the Corps of Discovery departed from the St. Louis area and began one of the most consequential journeys in the history of our Republic. But before they ever set foot in that wilderness, our Nation made its boldest wager yet. In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the United States with the Louisiana Purchase. He bought a continent on paper, sight unseen, believing that the future belonged to a people willing to bet on themselves, endure hardship, and build something greater than themselves. America 250 cannot become a yearlong exercise in nostalgia. It must be a national summons to remember what we inherited, to recover the courage that built it, and to rededicate ourselves to it. Jefferson understood something too many in this city have forgotten. Nations are not forged by committees of caution. They are forged by men with enough faith to act before every risk has been removed. Jefferson gave that honor to a small band of men who turned their restless, adventurous, and fearless American spirit into something that could be passed down for centuries. These were not soft men. They were not managed men. They were men born close enough to the Revolution to understand that freedom is not a theory. It is something fought for, defended, … | ||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2295 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | LEGISLATIVE SESSION | SENATE | SENATE | SLEGISLATIVE | S2295 | S2295 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "526"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2295 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2295] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] LEGISLATIVE SESSION ______ WITHHOLDING THE PAY OF SENATORS IF A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN OCCURS Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 296, S. Res. 526. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 526) withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution, which had been reported from the Committee on Rules and Administration. Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I know of no further debate on the resolution. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? If there is no further debate, the question is on adoption of the resolution. The resolution (S. Res. 526) was agreed to. Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The resolution is printed in the Record of December 3, 2025, under ``Submitted Resolutions.'') ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2295-7 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Waiving Quorum Call (Executive Session) | SENATE | SENATE | SEXECSESSION | S2295 | S2296 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Eric Schmitt", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "690"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "690"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2295 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2295-S2296] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Waiving Quorum Call Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to waive the mandatory quorum call with respect to the cloture motion on the nominations en bloc pursuant to S. Res. 690. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, 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. SCHMITT. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. [[Page S2296]] ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2295-6 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Cloture Motion (Executive Session) | SENATE | SENATE | SCLOTURE | S2295 | S2295 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2295 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2295] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Cloture Motion Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The bill clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We, the undersigned Senators, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby move to bring to a close debate on the nomination of Executive Calendar No. 737, Evan Rikhye, of the Virgin Islands, to be Judge for the District Court of the Virgin Islands for a term of ten years. John Thune, Ted Budd, Thom Tillis, John Barrasso, Tim Sheehy, Joni Ernst, Jon A. Husted, Katie Boyd Britt, David McCormick, Mike Rounds, John Boozman, Bill Cassidy, Rick Scott of Florida, Josh Hawley, Cynthia M. Lummis, Kevin Cramer, Steve Daines. | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2295-5 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) | SENATE | SENATE | SEXECCAL | S2295 | S2295 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2295 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2295] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 737. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The bill clerk read the nomination of Evan Rikhye, of the Virgin Islands, to be Judge for the District Court of the Virgin Islands for a term of ten years. | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2295-4 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | LEGISLATIVE SESSION | SENATE | SENATE | SLEGISLATIVE | S2295 | S2295 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2295 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2295] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] LEGISLATIVE SESSION Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I move to proceed to legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2295-3 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Cloture Motion (Executive Session) | SENATE | SENATE | SCLOTURE | S2295 | S2295 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2295 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2295] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Cloture Motion Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The bill clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We, the undersigned Senators, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby move to bring to a close debate on the nomination of Executive Calendar No. 735, Sheria Akins Clarke, of South Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina. John Thune, Ted Budd, Thom Tillis, John Barrasso, Tim Sheehy, Joni Ernst, Jon A. Husted, Katie Boyd Britt, David McCormick, Mike Rounds, John Boozman, Bill Cassidy, Rick Scott of Florida, Josh Hawley, Cynthia M. Lummis, Kevin Cramer, Steve Daines. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2295-2 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) | SENATE | SENATE | SEXECCAL | S2295 | S2295 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2295 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2295] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 735. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The bill clerk read the nomination of Sheria Akins Clarke, of South Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina. | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2294 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | SAFEGUARDING THE OVERALL PROTECTION OF MINORS ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2294 | S2294 | [{"name": "Roger Marshall", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "John Kennedy", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "526"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "526"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2294 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2294] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SAFEGUARDING THE OVERALL PROTECTION OF MINORS ACT Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. President, I would like to rise and talk about the STOP Act, Safeguarding The Overall Protection of Minors--Safeguarding the Overall Protection of Minors, the STOP Act. Now, I wish we didn't have to introduce this bill. You know, as I pointed out earlier, I got to deliver over 5,000 babies. I just took care of countless adolescent girls, young women as well. So this is a group of patients that I think I understand pretty well and the challenges in their lives. And I certainly understand what irreversible medical interventions do when applied too early, without the maturity for this young lady to understand the consequences. In many cases, the parents don't understand the consequences, and in other cases, the parents may not even know this is going on. Now, across this country, minors are being placed on pathways toward puberty blockers. So it keeps a boy from becoming a man. It keeps a girl from becoming a woman. And we will leave it that simple. There are medications out there that delay puberty, and, by the way, they have significant consequences and complications as well. Others are given cross-sex hormones, and, again, these are irreversible. Once a woman starts growing a beard, even though she stops a hormone, chances are that beard is going to continue. If it has caused her to have male baldness, that is probably likely to never return to normal as well. And, of course, these surgeries are irreversible. They are permanent. They are painful. They cause chronic scar tissue and chronic pain, and, of course, it means they are infertile for the rest of their lives. Can you imagine letting a 13-, 14-year-old boy or girl decide that they will never have children again? Well… | ||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2294-2 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | AMENDING CHAPTERS 83 AND 84 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, TO AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE OF THE RETIREMENT AGE FOR MEMBERS OF THE CAPITOL POLICE | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2294 | S2295 | [{"name": "Alex Padilla", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4530"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4530"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2294 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2294-S2295] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] AMENDING CHAPTERS 83 AND 84 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, TO AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE OF THE RETIREMENT AGE FOR MEMBERS OF THE CAPITOL POLICE Mr. PADILLA. Mr. President, colleagues, as you know, every year we recognize--let the Record reflect even the U.S. Senate can experience some technical difficulties. We are going to try this again. Colleagues, as you know, every year we are honored to recognize Police Week with thousands of officers from across the United States descending here on the Nation's Capital to honor those who have fallen in the line of duty. There are a number of events and ceremonies throughout the week, and the Judiciary Committee in the Senate, among others, is proud to utilize this opportunity to advance policies, legislation, and initiatives in support of women and men in uniform across the country. And I personally am honored to work closely with State and local law enforcement agencies in my home State of California to advance their efforts by strengthening partnerships with Federal support. Earlier today, we considered a slate of bills in the Senate Judiciary Committee that would do just that by improving law enforcement and supporting safer communities. I am proud to say a series of bills came out with overwhelming, mostly unanimous, bipartisan support. That is the Judiciary Committee. In the Senate Rules Committee, Chairman McConnell and I have the particular special responsibility of overseeing the U.S. Capitol Police and ensuring that they don't just have the right policies in place to do their jobs but advocating for the proper resources for Capitol Police to do their very important and unique job, in not just protecting the Capitol Complex and the campus and not just us as Memb… | ||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2293 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | NATIONAL POLICE WEEK | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2293 | S2293 | [{"name": "Todd Young", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Roger Marshall", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2293 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2293] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NATIONAL POLICE WEEK Mr. YOUNG. Mr. President, most Hoosiers wake up every morning and they see their children off to school or head to work without event, without an incident. They live in safety because a select few of their fellow citizens willingly forfeit their own safety. May 10 to 16 is National Police Week, and it is a useful reminder for all of us of what we owe our law enforcement, particularly our Indiana law enforcement officers, and what more we can do for them. You see, our police officers are the thin blue line between order and chaos. The men and women who wear the badge are our guardians of peace who willingly stand in the way of all sorts of threats to their communities and to our interests. Whether our ears are being destroyed by public disorder, our cars break down, our homes are invaded, when trouble comes, our law enforcement officers are not far behind. Too often, we appreciate them only when we need them, and that is why we have set aside this week to remember them, to honor them. Just as commonly, we overlook the grave danger they willingly face on our behalf. The hero's badge is a criminal's target. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial here in Washington, which carries the names of 24,000 police officers killed in the line of duty, reminds us of this sobering reality. Every year, additional names are added to these rolls. Around 100 police officers die on the job annually, the majority as a result of violent and other serious crimes. In 2024, 85,730--think of that number--85,730 police officers were assaulted in the line of duty. This is dangerous work. Many of these incidents were ambush attacks, when criminals target police officers unexpectedly. According to the National Fraternal Ord… | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2293-2 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | MOMS.GOV | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2293 | S2294 | [{"name": "Roger Marshall", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2293 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2293-S2294] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MOMS.GOV Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. President, moms.gov, M-O-M-S.gov--moms.gov--I want to congratulate the White House on giving folks out there a one-stop shop. It is for folks that are expecting. It is for couples that are pregnant. And it is especially, I think, for people that want to become pregnant. It is to talk about what to expect when expecting, to talk about folic acid and the importance of prenatal vitamins before you conceive. But a very special area, of my concern, from the moms.gov is to talk about infertility. My colleagues know that I had the honor, in rural Kansas, of delivering a baby most every day for 25 years and had a pretty active infertility clinic as well. In fact, 1 out of 10 couples are infertile. And though I enjoyed every baby I delivered, it was certainly a special joy to help couples through years of infertility and send them home with a baby. So that is why I am so very proud to stand with this administration, which I believe is the most pro-family administration in our lifetime. As I pointed out, the White House launched moms.gov, a one-stop resource for expecting and new mothers: pregnancy care, nutrition, fertility support, childcare--all in one place. You know, it is a simple idea with a big impact. I got on it yesterday just to see what resources were available and trying to hook up expecting moms or folks that are already pregnant with the local easiest clinic to access. But one of the things I was really excited to see on there was Trump RX. Trump RX is so important to the infertile couples because the biggest barrier to infertility treatment, of course, are the very expensive medications--couples spending thousands of dollars each month on these medications, typically, to help them … | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2292 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | SEXUAL VIOLENCE | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2292 | S2293 | [{"name": "Peter Welch", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2292 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2292-S2293] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SEXUAL VIOLENCE Mr. WELCH. Mr. President, multiple press articles and reports by human rights organizations, as well as United Nations human rights investigators, have documented widespread acts of horrific sexual violence against prisoners in the Middle East over many years. These articles and these reports describe--often in graphic, gruesome detail--a consistent pattern of sexual abuse corroborated by multiple sources and in some cases with shocking photographs and videos posted on social media by the perpetrators themselves. These allegations amount to gross violations of human rights, including torture, and if committed by members of foreign military and police forces that receive training or equipment from the United States, they are sanctionable under U.S. law--the Leahy Law. In Egypt, allegations of acts of systemic sexual violence against prisoners are not new. The allegations have been the subject of reports, including by U.S. and Egyptian human rights organizations and the Department of State, for many years. We also know that Hamas militants who invaded Israel on October 7, 2023, committed absolutely brutal acts of sexual violence, including gang rape, against Israelis during the attack and against Israeli hostages. On May 12, a team of Israeli researchers released a report which concluded that sexual violence by Hamas militants against women and men was ``systematic, widespread and integral'' to the attack. Many of us have condemned those barbaric crimes and called for justice for the Israeli victims. I personally still have vivid memories of hearing personally of the horrors of these attacks from Israeli victims who bravely came and spoke to Members of the U.S. Senate. There is also extensive evidence,… | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2291 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | RELIGIOUS FREEDOM | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2291 | S2292 | [{"name": "John Cornyn", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2291 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2291-S2292] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, this year, as we all know, we are celebrating America's 250th anniversary. This, of course, is an opportunity for all of us to reflect with gratitude on the many liberties and freedoms that we enjoy--fundamental freedoms not enjoyed by most of the rest of the world--all of which help make America an exceptional nation. America is a country envied by millions or perhaps billions of people around the world who long to experience the liberties we too often take for granted here at home. But it is also true that many countries do not share [[Page S2292]] our values. Instead, they impose authoritarian or theocratic rules on their own citizens, as we have witnessed in recent years. Even on continents like Africa, countries like Nigeria have come under international scrutiny for violating the rights and freedoms of Christians and other religious groups as their legal system has become more and more entwined with theocratic rule--in this case, Sharia law. The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom issued a report last July detailing some of these abuses. The report found that Nigeria's enforcement of so-called blasphemy laws has created restrictions on the religious freedom of Christians and other faith groups. Nigeria's Constitution grants authority to local governments to adjudicate their laws through Sharia, or religious, courts. In some states, this has resulted in the charging, fining, and imprisonment of non-Muslims. Twelve states in Northern Nigeria have been permitted to implement laws derived from a Sharia framework criminalizing blasphemy. They have also enforced Sharia-based code punishment that utilizes corporal punishment, including amputation and stoning, f… | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2290 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | NOMINATIONS | SENATE | SENATE | SNOMINATIONS | S2290 | S2291 | [{"name": "Richard J. Durbin", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2290 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2290-S2291] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NOMINATIONS Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, later today, the Senate will move 1 step closer to confirming 50 Executive nominees without the consent or agreement of the Senate Democrats. Last year, Senate Republicans made a change in the Senate's rules that has fundamentally undermined Senators' ability to fulfill our constitutional duty of advice and consent. They gave away this body's authority in order to appease the White House. Now, I have been in the Senate long enough to remember a time when this was not even a major issue. It was rare that people would question a nomination. They would usually threaten to but not reach a floor vote. That has changed dramatically. U.S. attorneys--let me use that as an example. Under President Trump's first term, virtually every U.S. attorney of the 94 vacancies was filled by voice vote--no record vote necessary. There was maybe one exception in that period, but virtually all of them were by voice vote. Then came President Biden and a decision by the man who is now Vice President of the United States to force a vote on every single U.S. attorney. It was Vice President Vance who insisted on that, and I came to the floor repeatedly, saying: Why are you doing this? We have done this on a bipartisan basis up until now. He said: We want to vote on every one of them. Well, he got his way, and we stopped filling the vacancies of U.S. attorneys under President Biden. Now, under President Trump's second term, we are having individual votes on each one. I don't believe it should ever have reached that point, but it has, and I just described to you how it reached that point. Still, we have this situation where there are objections and demands for votes time and time and time again. We waste … | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2289 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | ANNIVERSARY OF BUFFALO, NEW YORK, SHOOTING | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2289 | S2289 | [{"name": "Charles E. Schumer", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2289 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2289] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ANNIVERSARY OF BUFFALO, NEW YORK, SHOOTING Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, finally, on the shooting anniversary of 4 years in Buffalo, before I close today, I want to say that my heart is with Buffalo as we mark 4 years since the horrific, mass racist shootings that took place at Tops supermarket in 2022. In an instant, 10 beautiful, innocent lives were cut short, and 3 were wounded. They were grandparents and sons and daughters, mothers, fathers, friends, people who deeply loved their community and whose absence we feel every single day. But in the face of hatred and tragedy, Buffalo lived up to its reputation as the city of good neighbors. The families of the victims and the whole community pushed Congress to come together in a way it hadn't for decades, beating back the dark forces of the NRA and passing the first major gun safety bill in more than a quarter century. I worked hand in hand with the families of those we lost in Buffalo to pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, and their work has undoubtedly saved many lives. We owe it to the victims to not just remember their names but to build a future where no community has to endure the kind of tragedy that Buffalo did back then in 2022. So may God bless the families and all of Buffalo as we remember those we lost 4 years ago today: Ruth Whitfield; Roberta Drury; Aaron Salter, Jr.; Heyward Patterson; Pearl Young; Geraldine Talley; Celestine Chaney; Kat Massey; Margus Morrison; and Andre Mackneil. I yield the floor. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The majority whip. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2289-3 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | NATIONAL POLICE WEEK | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2289 | S2290 | [{"name": "John Barrasso", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2289 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2289-S2290] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NATIONAL POLICE WEEK Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, on a separate matter, this week is Police Week. We honor the brave officers all across the country who continue to serve and truly remember those who gave their lives in the line of duty. Yesterday, I met with law enforcement officers from Wyoming here in the Capitol. There was a ranger from the Bureau of Land Management. She is from Buffalo, WY. There were also two police officers from Sheridan, WY, part of the same police department that lost Sergeant Nevada Krinkee, nearly 2 years ago. And they are in Washington, DC, this week to honor Sergeant Krinkee. It was an honor to thank these heroes for keeping our community safe. Every year the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial adds names of fallen officers to its memorial wall. It does this for officers who died in the line of duty in the previous year. It also adds the names of fallen officers from earlier years who, through extensive research, were recently uncovered. It enlists their new names onto the memorial wall as well. This comprehensive rollcall of heroes serves as a living memorial to all of the fallen officers in the history of our Nation. This year, the names of 363 new fallen officers were added. It is a high number. One of the officers is someone who died in the past but research has disclosed should have been named, and that is Marshal Daniel Hansen of the Cokeville Police Department in Wyoming. Cokeville is a small town along the western border of our State. Marshal Hansen wore the badge over a century ago. In a wild land, at the time, dotted by small frontier towns, the difference between civilization and lawlessness was a very thin blue line. On June 21, 1912, the wife of a local businessowner fou… | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2289-2 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | WYOMING | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2289 | S2289 | [{"name": "John Barrasso", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2289 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2289] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] WYOMING Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I come to the floor today to say that the people of Wyoming asked of Washington, DC, one simple thing, and that is: Let us do what we do best. Let us power the country, and let us feed the country. We have done it for generations, and we will continue to do it for generations to come. The American people want affordable energy. They want energy that they can use, that is available to them, and that is reliable. Wyoming is America's energy breadbasket. We produce 12 times more energy than we consume. Congress is currently discussing new mandates, mandates that would force more and more ethanol into our fuel tanks. The House voted on it just last night. I oppose a year-round E15 mandate. That is what is currently under debate. I oppose it because it hurts small refineries and all of the people around the country who work in these small refineries. In Wyoming, we have several small refineries. They employ thousands of hard-working people. The refineries receive hardship exemptions for something called the renewable fuel standard mandate. Oh, it is a mandate. They depend on these exemptions to survive--``they'' being the refineries and the people who work for them. Small refineries already face higher costs under Federal renewable fuel rules. Without additional relief, the new mandate will likely raise gas prices for consumers all across the country by up to 35 cents a gallon. Small refineries have been ignored so far in the current E15 debate. It is time for their voices to be heard. Affordable, available, reliable American energy never comes from a one-size-fits-all government mandate. It comes from regulatory certainty, from permitting reform, and it comes from people who are working… | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2288 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2288 | S2288 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2288 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2288] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Democratic leader is recognized. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2288-4 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | IRAN | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2288 | S2289 | [{"name": "Charles E. Schumer", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2288 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2288-S2289] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IRAN Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, on Iran, every day the costs of Trump's disastrous handling of his illegal war with Iran mount up. The most dire cost is human: 13 American servicemembers killed, nearly 400 wounded. They served with valor. We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to them, their families, and their brothers and sisters in arms who remain in harm's way. But that is not the only way the war has cost us, as bad as that is. Trump's war has cost the American taxpayer at least--at least--$29 billion--billion dollars. The war with Iran has cost American families financially, causing inflation to spiral out of control, gas prices to skyrocket, grocery costs to climb. Trump's reckless war has also cost America strategically. Hundreds of installations in the region have been damaged. America's reputation on the world stage has been further tarnished. American munitions stockpiles are shrinking at a time when we need them to deter other aggressors around the world. All for what? What is his goal here? He hasn't achieved any of them. Americans have paid dearly for Trump's blunder in Iran in exchange for little or no gain. The American people may not be benefitting from Trump's war, but our competitors, our rivals across the globe, certainly are. Vladimir Putin couldn't be happier with the Iran war, as Russia rakes in record profits from its energy exports, [[Page S2289]] and the Americans use up munitions that could go to Ukraine. As Trump drags America's reputation through the mud, China now presents itself as a source of stability and reason on the world stage. According to press reports, the Chinese have planned secret arms sales to Iran and now look to Taiwan with greater eagerness, since America has devo… | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2288-3 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | CHINA | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2288 | S2288 | [{"name": "Charles E. Schumer", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2288 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2288] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CHINA Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, on China, we are just a day into Trump's trip to China, and he hasn't done anything to ease concerns that he might sell out America. He arrived with a posse of billionaires in tow, including his own son, who oversees the family business. This kind of stuff is just incredible. So much for fighting against how China is hurting American workers and poisoning our communities with fentanyl. That would get in the way of Donald Trump and his family profiting off of doing business with the Chinese Communist Party--just hours in, and Xi Jinping has already threatened to ``collide or even clash'' with the United States if we continue our support for Taiwan. Trump, apparently, didn't say anything in response. He was just mute. For the sake of democracy and the stability of the global economy, Trump must not sell out Taiwan. Trump must also safeguard the interests of American workers, families, and businesses. Trump is continuing to roll forward on selling AI chips to Chinese companies that are linked to the Chinese military. Giving China access to this premiere American technology--something we developed with our know-how, our entrepreneurship, our ingenuity--and just giving it away to China? That is dangerous and threatens the United States' lead in the AI race that is going to shape the global economy for decades. And chips aren't the only way Trump is selling out America. Trump is undermining American autoworkers by letting Chinese vehicles flood the market, and that is something he is very much considering. Communities across this country continue to suffer as Trump fails to secure real meaningful action from Xi to stem the tide of fentanyl that is flowing into our country from China. If… | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2288-2 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | ECONOMY | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2288 | S2288 | [{"name": "Charles E. Schumer", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2288 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2288] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ECONOMY Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, well, every day, Americans see headlines about rising prices. Just this week, The Economist said: ``America faces another grocery- price shock.'' CNN: ``America is in for yet another long spell of price pain.'' PBS News: ``Iran war hits home as gasoline prices fuel significant U.S. inflation jump.'' Trump will surely try to brush aside these reports of higher costs as ``fake news,'' but Americans don't need to see the headlines to know we are in an affordability crisis. Americans feel the crushing weight of higher costs caused by Trump's disastrous war and failed economic policies every time they walk through the grocery aisle and step up to the gas pump. What Americans do not see is any sympathy, any support, or any plan from Trump and congressional Republicans to lower costs. In fact, they see the opposite. The other day, Trump said: I don't think about Americans' financial situation. I don't think about [anyone]. Trump's clueless comments make my blood boil. ``I don't think about [anyone]?'' They make Americans' blood boil. Americans can't understand how a President can be so cold, so callous, and so proud of it. Donald Trump doesn't think about how every time Americans go to the pump, they are paying over $4.50 for a gallon of gasoline--up more than $1.50 since Trump started this war. Donald Trump doesn't think about how a family's weekly trip to the grocery store got even more expensive, with food prices going up in April more than in any month in the past 4 years. Trump certainly doesn't think about how wholesale inflation just hit 6 percent--the highest it has been in nearly 4 years. Donald Trump doesn't think about you, America. Trump is really wrong… | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2287 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Senate | SENATE | SENATE | CALLTOORDER | S2287 | S2287 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2287 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2287] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page S2287]] Senate The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was called to order by the Honorable Tim Sheehy, a Senator from the State of Montana. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2287-8 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | NATIONAL POLICE WEEK | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2287 | S2288 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Charles E. Schumer", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S2287 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2287-S2288] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NATIONAL POLICE WEEK Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, last month, a Sioux Falls, SD, police officer responded to a report of a weapons violation. While pursuing one of the suspects, the officer in question was ambushed by the other suspect and shot. Here in DC last month, law enforcement officers on duty at the White House Correspondents' Dinner responded when an individual darted through a security checkpoint with the intent of assassinating the President and members of his administration. One officer was shot, fortunately in the vest. The job of a law enforcement officer is an unpredictable one. Of course, all of life has uncertainty, but when most of us depart our houses every day, we can be pretty certain that we will return that evening the same way we left that morning--in safety. Police officers, law enforcement officers, don't have that same assurance. The job of a police officer is unpredictable. Some days might be very quiet--helping a stranded motorist, writing a speeding ticket, chatting with kids about police work at a school function--but other days--other days--a police officer might respond to a call and be confronted with a gunman. Law enforcement officers never know what kind of day it will be. The Secret Service agent leaving her house in the morning doesn't know whether she will have to throw herself between her principal and danger before nightfall. The sheriff's deputy serving a warrant doesn't know whether it will be a peaceful event or whether he will confront a volley of bullets. Yet, every day, men and women across this country embrace their jobs in law enforcement. They are born protectors who willingly shoulder the risks and dangers to keep them away from the rest of us. This week, we honor them. Th… | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2287-7 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2287 | S2287 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2287 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2287] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER THE ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The majority leader is recognized. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2287-6 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | MORNING BUSINESS | SENATE | SENATE | SMBUSINESS | S2287 | S2287 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2287 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2287] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MORNING BUSINESS The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the Senate will be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2287-5 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2287 | S2287 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2287 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2287] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the leader time is reserved. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2287-4 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S2287 | S2287 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2287 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2287] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will please read a communication to the Senate from the President pro tempore (Mr. Grassley). The senior assistant executive clerk read the following letter: U.S. Senate President Pro Tempore, Washington, DC, May 14, 2026. To the Senate: Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby appoint the Honorable Tim Sheehy, a Senator from the State of Montana, to perform the duties of the Chair. Chuck Grassley, President pro tempore. Mr. SHEEHY thereupon assumed the Chair as Acting President pro tempore. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2287-3 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE | SENATE | SENATE | PLEDGE | S2287 | S2287 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2287 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2287] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Presiding Officer led the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS2287-2 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | PRAYER | SENATE | SENATE | PRAYER | S2287 | S2287 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2287 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2287] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRAYER The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer: Let us pray. Gracious Heavenly Father, we come before You today with hearts full of gratitude for Your continuous blessings, unwavering love, and amazing grace. We ask that You would be with our lawmakers. Keep them safe, faithful, and true. Lord, give them hearts to make a powerful impact upon the lives of their constituents. Use our Senators also as they seek to make this Nation a shining city upon a hill that will illuminate the darkness of our path ahead. Help them to understand that You are their sure foundation, their mighty fortress, and their shelter in the time of storms. Empower them as they seek to bring peace to our world. We pray in Your majestic Name. Amen. ____________________ | ||||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgS-FrontMatter | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Senate | SENATE | SENATE | FRONTMATTER | S2287 | S2287 | 172 Cong. Rec. S2287 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2287] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] S E N A T E Vol. 172 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026 No. 82 | ||||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8814 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H3532 | H3532 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8814"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. GOLDMAN of New York: H.R. 8814. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Under Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, Congress has the power ``to make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into the Execution for the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or any Department or Officer thereof.'' | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532-9 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8822 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H3532 | H3532 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8822"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. MACKENZIE: H.R. 8822. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article 1 Section 8 | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532-8 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8821 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H3532 | H3532 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8821"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Ms. MACE: H.R. 8821. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I Section 8 | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532-7 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8820 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H3532 | H3532 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8820"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. LUTTRELL: H.R. 8820. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8. To make laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or officer therof. | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532-6 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8819 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H3532 | H3532 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8819"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. LIEU: H.R. 8819. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8 | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532-5 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8818 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H3532 | H3532 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8818"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. LARSEN of Washington: H.R. 8818. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8. | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532-4 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8817 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H3532 | H3532 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8817"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Ms. JOHNSON of Texas: H.R. 8817. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: The Necessary and Proper Clause--Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532-30 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | ADDITIONAL SPONSORS | HOUSE | HOUSE | HADDSPONSORS | H3532 | H3533 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "83"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HJRES", "number": "96"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HJRES", "number": "97"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "100"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HJRES", "number": "122"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HJRES", "number": "127"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HJRES", "number": "151"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HJRES", "number": "154"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "347"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "539"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "952"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1004"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1061"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1065"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1094"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1137"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "1177"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "1179"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "1253"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1254"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "1255"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "1261"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "1278"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "1279"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "1280"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1313"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1340"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1389"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1484"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1529"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1616"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1628"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1769"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1993"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "2005"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "2048"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "2059"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "2089"}, {"co… | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3532-H3533] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors were added to public bills and resolutions, as follows: H.R. 347: Mr. Lawler and Mr. Mfume. H.R. 539: Mr. Jackson of Illinois. H.R. 1004: Mr. Baird. H.R. 1061: Mr. Moulton. H.R. 1065: Mr. Schmidt. H.R. 1094: Mr. Moran. H.R. 1137: Mr. Cline. H.R. 1254: Mr. Bentz. H.R. 1313: Mr. Norman. H.R. 1340: Mr. Murphy and Mr. Walkinshaw. H.R. 1389: Ms. DelBene. H.R. 1484: Mr. Subramanyam. H.R. 1529: Mr. Evans of Pennsylvania. H.R. 1616: Ms. Balint. H.R. 1628: Mr. Murphy. H.R. 1769: Mr. Biggs of Arizona. H.R. 1993: Mr. Moore of North Carolina. H.R. 2005: Mr. Bishop. H.R. 2048: Mr. Smith of New Jersey. H.R. 2059: Ms. Ocasio-Cortez. H.R. 2089: Mr. Moore of North Carolina, Mr. Landsman, Mr. Moore of Alabama, and Mr. Wilson of South Carolina. H.R. 2102: Ms. Jayapal, Mr. Balderson, and Mr. McCormick. H.R. 2231: Mrs. Torres of California. H.R. 2234: Mr. Gottheimer. H.R. 2343: Ms. Wilson of Florida. H.R. 2368: Ms. Pressley. H.R. 2424: Mr. Perry. H.R. 2470: Ms. Chu. H.R. 2484: Ms. Elfreth. H.R. 2512: Mr. Pappas. H.R. 2555: Mrs. Bice and Mr. Harris of North Carolina. H.R. 2584: Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania. H.R. 2585: Mr. Miller of Ohio. H.R. 2715: Ms. Mace. H.R. 2818: Ms. Chu. H.R. 2830: Mr. Mackenzie. H.R. 2902: Mr. Pappas, Mr. Bishop, and Mr. Langworthy. H.R. 2941: Mr. Goldman of New York. H.R. 2978: Mrs. Kim and Mr. Calvert. H.R. 3045: Mr. Davis of Illinois. H.R. 3132: Mr. Tiffany. H.R. 3144: Mr. Negu… | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532-3 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8816 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H3532 | H3532 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8816"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. HORSFORD: H.R. 8816. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the Constitution of the United States | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532-29 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.J. Res. 186 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H3532 | H3532 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HJRES", "number": "186"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. ISSA: H.J. Res. 186. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Constitution ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532-28 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8841 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H3532 | H3532 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8841"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. WHITESIDES: H.R. 8841. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, clause 18 | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532-27 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8840 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H3532 | H3532 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8840"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. WESTERMAN: H.R. 8840. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section, Clause 18 | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532-26 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8839 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H3532 | H3532 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8839"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ: H.R. 8839. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I Section 8 | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532-25 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8838 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H3532 | H3532 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8838"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. VINDMAN: H.R. 8838. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532-24 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8837 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H3532 | H3532 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8837"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Ms. TENNEY: H.R. 8837. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532-23 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8836 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H3532 | H3532 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8836"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. SELF: H.R. 8836. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the several States, to establish a uniform rule of naturalization, and to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying into execution such powers, pursuant to Article I, Section 8, Clauses 3, 4, and 18 of the Constitution of the United States. | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532-22 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8835 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H3532 | H3532 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8835"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Ms. SCHOLTEN: H.R. 8835. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532-21 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8834 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H3532 | H3532 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8834"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. SCHNEIDER: H.R. 8834. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532-20 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8833 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H3532 | H3532 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8833"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. ROY: H.R. 8833. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Clause 18 of section 8 of article I of the Constitution. | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532-2 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8815 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H3532 | H3532 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8815"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mrs. HAYES: H.R. 8815. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Generally, U.S. Const. art. I, Sec. 8 Specifically, U.S. Const. art. I, Sec. 8, cl. 1: Congress has power to ``lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States'' [. . .] | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532-19 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8832 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H3532 | H3532 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8832"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Ms. ROSS: H.R. 8832. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 and Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18. | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532-18 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8831 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H3532 | H3532 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8831"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. RASKIN: H.R. 8831. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 4, clause 1; Article I, Section 8, clause 1 (spending clause); Article I, Section 8, clause 9; Article I, Section 8, clause 18 (necessary and proper clause); and Article I, Section 9, clause 8 (emoluments clause) of the U.S. Constitution. | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532-17 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8830 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H3532 | H3532 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8830"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. QUIGLEY: H.R. 8830. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: This bill is enacted pursuant to the power granted to Congress under Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United States Constitution. | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532-16 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8829 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H3532 | H3532 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8829"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Ms. PRESSLEY: H.R. 8829. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article 1 Section 8 Clause 18 | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532-15 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8828 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H3532 | H3532 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8828"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Ms. PEREZ: H.R. 8828. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article III, Section I of the Constitution | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532-14 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8827 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H3532 | H3532 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8827"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. OGLES: H.R. 8827. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article 1 Section 8 | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532-13 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8826 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H3532 | H3532 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8826"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mrs. MILLER of Illinois: H.R. 8826. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I | |||
| CREC-2026-05-14-pt1-PgH3532-12 | 2026-05-14 | 119 | 2 | Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 8825 | HOUSE | HOUSE | CASTATEMENT | H3532 | H3532 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "8825"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. H3532 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mrs. McCLAIN DELANEY: H.R. 8825. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, clause 3 (Commerce Clause) |
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