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| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgS-FrontMatter | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | Senate | SENATE | SENATE | FRONTMATTER | S5313 | S5313 | 172 Cong. Rec. S5313 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5313] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] S E N A T E Vol. 172 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026 No. 156 | ||
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgS5313-2 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5313 | S5313 | 172 Cong. Rec. S5313 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5313] 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 legislative clerk read the following letter: U.S. Senate, President pro tempore, Washington, DC, October 1, 2026. To the Senate: Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby appoint the Honorable Cynthia M. Lummis, a Senator from the State of Wyoming, to perform the duties of the Chair. Chuck Grassley, President pro tempore. Ms. LUMMIS thereupon assumed the Chair as Acting President pro tempore. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgS5313-3 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026, AT 4 P.M. | SENATE | SENATE | ADJOURNMENT | S5313 | S5313 | 172 Cong. Rec. S5313 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5313] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026, AT 4 P.M. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the Senate stands adjourned until 4 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026. Thereupon, the Senate, at 10:30 and 41 seconds a.m., adjourned until Monday, October 5, 2026, at 4 p.m. | ||
| CREC-2026-10-01-pt1-PgS5313 | 2026-10-01 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 156 | Senate | SENATE | SENATE | CALLTOORDER | S5313 | S5313 | 172 Cong. Rec. S5313 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5313] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page S5313]] Senate The Senate met at 10:30 and 6 seconds a.m. and was called to order by the Honorable Cynthia M. Lummis, a Senator from the State of Wyoming. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS-FrontMatter-3 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | House of Representatives | SENATE | SENATE | FRONTMATTER | S5189 | S5189 | 172 Cong. Rec. S5189 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5189] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S Vol. 172 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 No. 155 | ||
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5189-10 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT--Motion to Proceed | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5189 | S5189 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9340"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9340"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5189 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5189] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT--Motion to Proceed Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I move to proceed to Calendar No. 684, H.R. 9340. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 684, H.R. 9340, a bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal standard relating to the recovery of the full, incremental costs of upgrades that serve large-load customers, and for other purposes. ____________________ |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5189-11 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR EN BLOC | SENATE | SENATE | SMEASUREDCAL | S5189 | S5190 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5602"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5603"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5189 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5189-S5190] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR EN BLOC Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I understand that there are two bills at the desk due for a second reading en bloc. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The leader is correct. The clerk will read the bills by title for the second time en bloc. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 5602) to prohibit the use of Federal funds for the planning and construction of any structure or monument at Memorial Circle at Columbia Island/Lady Bird Johnson Park in the District of Columbia. A bill (S. 5603) to prohibit the demolition of Presidential memorials. Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, in order to place the bills on the calendar under [[Page S5190]] the provisions of rule XIV, I would object to further proceeding en bloc. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection having been heard, the bills will be placed on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV. ____________________ |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5189-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | House of Representatives | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5189 | S5189 | 172 Cong. Rec. S5189 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5189] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] House of Representatives The House was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. _________________________________ | ||
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5189-3 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | Senate | SENATE | SENATE | CALLTOORDER | S5189 | S5189 | 172 Cong. Rec. S5189 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5189] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Senate Wednesday, September 30, 2026 The Senate met at 10:15 a.m. and was called to order by the Honorable Alan Armstrong, a Senator from the State of Oklahoma. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5189-4 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | PRAYER | SENATE | SENATE | PRAYER | S5189 | S5189 | 172 Cong. Rec. S5189 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5189] 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. Eternal God, our sustainer, You know our thoughts from afar. Because of Your mercy, we are not consumed. Great is Your faithfulness. Lord, send Your spirit to empower us to live worthy of Your great Name. Guide our Senators as they confront the vicissitudes and challenges of our time. Give them the confidence and the assurance that Your purposes will prevail. In the hectic pace of their lives, help them to slow down long enough to hear Your still, small voice of wisdom. Ease the tensions that pull them apart, and keep them united as they strive to do Your will. Lord, You know us better than we know ourselves; therefore, have Your way in our Nation and throughout our world. We pray in Your Holy Name. Amen. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5189-5 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE | SENATE | SENATE | PLEDGE | S5189 | S5189 | 172 Cong. Rec. S5189 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5189] 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-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5189-6 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5189 | S5189 | 172 Cong. Rec. S5189 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5189] 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 legislative clerk read the following letter: U.S. Senate, President pro tempore, Washington, DC, September 30, 2026. To the Senate: Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby appoint the Honorable Alan Armstrong, a Senator from the State of Oklahoma, to perform the duties of the Chair. Chuck Grassley, President pro tempore. Mr. ARMSTRONG thereupon assumed the Chair as Acting President pro tempore. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5189-7 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5189 | S5189 | 172 Cong. Rec. S5189 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5189] 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 leadership time is reserved. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5189-8 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | MORNING BUSINESS | SENATE | SENATE | SMBUSINESS | S5189 | S5189 | 172 Cong. Rec. S5189 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5189] 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-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5189-9 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5189 | S5189 | 172 Cong. Rec. S5189 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5189] 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-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5190-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | BUSINESS BEFORE THE SENATE | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5190 | S5190 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Charles E. Schumer", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5190 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5190] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] BUSINESS BEFORE THE SENATE Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, the theme of the Senate this week is common sense. Today, we will be voting on two eminently commonsense pieces of legislation: the Stop Insider Trading Act and the Ratepayer Protection Act. The Stop Insider Trading Act actually pairs two commonsense measures: a stock purchase ban for Members of Congress and a voter ID measure. Neither requires much explanation. To ensure that Members of Congress and their families are not benefiting financially from insider knowledge of the market, the stock purchase ban would prohibit Members of Congress, their spouses, or their dependent children from purchasing stocks issued by public companies while the Member is in office. It would also ensure transparency when it comes to stock sales by requiring Members of Congress and their immediate family to provide advance, public notice of any stock sale. And these rules are enforced with real penalties. It is a pretty simple measure but an important way to ensure that Members of Congress are held to the standards that Americans should be able to expect of their representatives. The other half of the Stop Insider Trading Act is also pretty simple. It would do nothing more than require that Americans present a photo ID when they go to vote. That is it. Very simple and something that has the overwhelming--overwhelming--support of the American people. And when I say ``the American people,'' I mean the American people-- Republicans, Democrats, Independents, everyone. While this vote should be a no-brainer, I do have some concerns, because while the American people overwhelmingly support a photo ID requirement, for some bizarre reason, congressional Democrats have decided that photo ID … | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5190-3 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5190 | S5190 | 172 Cong. Rec. S5190 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5190] 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-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5190-4 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | TRUMP ADMINISTRATION | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5190 | S5190 | [{"name": "Charles E. Schumer", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5190 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5190] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRUMP ADMINISTRATION Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, well, for 2 years, Democrats fought fiercely to protect the interests of the American people while Senate Republicans fought tooth and nail to shield Donald Trump. We all knew how disastrous this President would be. We set out to expose how Trump and his party were hurting the American people, and we would do everything we could to stop them. We fought to lower the skyrocketing costs of Trump's economy: the cost of food, the cost of housing, the cost of energy, the cost of groceries, the cost of gasoline. Republicans pushed policies to drive those costs up. We exposed Trump for his unprecedented corruption; Republicans aided and abetted his grifts every step of the way. We worked relentlessly to control Trump's chaos that we see every day; Republicans encouraged him as he spiraled out of control. Later today, I will talk more about how Senate Democrats have worked together to block the worst Trump's GOP had to throw at the American people. Now, of course, there is still a lot of work remaining to see America through the storm this administration has unleashed. But Senate Democrats are well positioned to stand up for the American people with the same devotion, cooperation, and discipline we showed these past 2 years. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5190-5 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5190 | S5191 | [{"name": "Charles E. Schumer", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5190 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5190-S5191] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, now on the weak data center bill, the only thing that came out of Trump's big AI summit yesterday was a photo op; no Federal guardrails to protect against catastrophic risk, no signal from Trump that he plans to act. All Trump had to say was ``there should be tremendous self- regulation.'' Relying on self-regulation is how we got into this mess. Americans are calling for real solutions, real guardrails, real solutions on AI. [[Page S5191]] Republicans' toothless data center bill completely misses the mark. Senate Republicans would do nothing to require data center companies to pay for their rising costs in the surrounding communities; Senate Democrats want to make it mandatory for data centers to cover their own costs by law, not by suggestion or hope or whim. This bill doesn't do anything to mandate safety standards for AI. Democrats would require safety standards to protect the American people. A guardrail without teeth isn't a guardrail. The Republicans' legislation doesn't even apply to all data centers. This shoddy bill couldn't get any flimsier. That is because the Republicans really don't want to do it; they don't want to oppose some of the big interests that don't want any regulation. To put it simply: Republicans' data center bill follows Trump's lead in ignoring Americans' pressing concerns about AI while our legislation would actually address them with guardrails that have real teeth. Americans don't want another hollow messaging bill. They don't want to watch Senate Republicans give themselves a pat on their back when they have accomplished nothing. Americans want to see this Republican majority put the country first once and for all.… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5190 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | WAIVING QUORUM CALLS | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5190 | S5190 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "7008"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "7008"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9340"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9340"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5190 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5190] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] WAIVING QUORUM CALLS Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to waive the mandatory quorum calls with respect to the cloture motions for H.R. 7008, H.R. 9340, and the Sonderling nomination. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________ |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5191-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | TRIBUTE TO CIETTA KIANDOLI | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S5191 | S5192 | [{"name": "Charles E. Schumer", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5191 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5191-S5192] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO CIETTA KIANDOLI Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, and finally, on a much happier note. Nearly a decade ago, I made one of the greatest decisions anyone in this line of work can make: I hired a top-notch, first-rate person who was so talented in every way. I hired Cietta Kiandoli. That was a time with a lot of change. Our party was still finding its footing after a stinging election loss. I had just become Democratic leader. My staff was expanding. We were determined to rally our coalition and make it bigger and stronger than ever before. Everyone my team and I talked to, we said we needed someone to create that coalition, help glue it together-- mentioned the same person. They said: Hire Cietta. Cietta joined my leadership staff as director of external affairs, but the title doesn't adequately capture all that Cietta has done and does for this country. I am not sure any title could. Cietta has always had the same star to connect people, policy, and politics, and to do it in such an exquisite and effective way. That is what she did before joining my team, that is what she did for the past decade on my team, and that is what she will continue to do as she starts her next chapter. Name any group in our big tent--any labor union, advocacy organization, caucus--the chances are they have not only met Cietta but have known her for years, and they most likely adore her. Cietta's job isn't easy. She gets a lot of telephone calls from various members of our coalition. Sometimes, they call her about a hard vote. Sometimes they call her about a fire that needs to be put out. Sometimes--actually, many times--they call her begging for her to get me to switch up the jokes that I repeat at the events, year after yea… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5191 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | STOP INSIDER TRADING ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5191 | S5191 | [{"name": "Charles E. Schumer", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5191 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5191] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] STOP INSIDER TRADING ACT Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, on stock trading, only Senate Republicans would dare call a bill that permits Members of Congress to continue to own, sell, and in some instances buy stocks a stock trading ban. They can't be serious. The Republican bill is a permission slip for corruption, not a stock trading ban. There has been a real bipartisan effort to ban Members of Congress from trading stocks and profiting off their insider information. I have supported those efforts for years. Last year, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs advanced a strong bipartisan bill that would actually ban stocks, not pretend to do so. Senate Republicans didn't want it. The Senate GOP let their counterparts in the House take out all of the ban's teeth and fill it with poison pills so it could never pass. This bill has no reform, no accountability, no substance. Republicans want to explicitly allow Members to continue trading stocks in privately held companies, including in companies the Members oversee; a formula for disaster and corruption. That is as clear a conflict of interest as one can imagine. Under the Republican bill, Members would still get to own and sell stocks, and most importantly, this bill doesn't do anything--anything--to stop Donald Trump from trading stocks. I guess Republicans forgot that Trump has made nearly 30,000 stock trades in the past year and raked in billions--more than all of Congress combined. Democrats have offered multiple bills that would close all these loopholes. Republicans have done nothing to stop corruption; not in the White House, not in Congress, nowhere. The Republican toothless stock trading bill is as ineffective as a screen door on a s… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5192-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5192 | S5193 | [{"name": "Jon Husted", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5028"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5192 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5192-S5193] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT Mr. HUSTED. Mr. President, I rise today to speak about making life more affordable by lowering electricity prices through my bill, the Ratepayer Protection Act. Americans are increasingly realigned on the computing power of data centers in nearly every part of their daily lives--from medicine and manufacturing to agriculture, education, national defense, and the delivery of basic services. As our reliance on this technology grows, so does the demand for data centers across the country. But more computing power requires more electricity, and when larger data centers come online, the cost of providing that power cannot be pushed onto everyone else. We have got to protect the American ratepayer, the American customer. We have to make sure that the growth of these data centers does not mean higher electric bills for working families, for senior citizens, or for small businesses. [[Page S5193]] The companies driving this growth should be held responsible for the power they need to operate, not the American ratepayer. That is what we are talking about today: making the data centers accountable, not the American ratepayer. We need to win the global race for artificial intelligence--I don't think that anyone is disputing that fact--and we should not do it, though, by forcing American families and businesses to subsidize Big Tech. That is why I have introduced the Ratepayer Protection Act. My bill ensures that large data centers pay their fair share of electricity costs, infrastructure costs that they require, requiring them to own the responsibility for those costs, rather than shifting them to other ratepayers. I have been focused on this issue for a long time, since my work in Stat… |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5192 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | STOP INSIDER TRADING ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5192 | S5192 | [{"name": "Alex Padilla", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5192 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5192] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] STOP INSIDER TRADING ACT Mr. PADILLA. Mr. President, here we are, 34 days before election day--or as I like to suggest, 34 days before the final day to vote, because we are encouraging people to cast their ballot early, if they can, or vote by mail, if and where they can. But instead of talking about the issues that are most on the minds of American families, Republicans are here again trying to distract from those issues and to, frankly, create confusion amongst voters in order to protect the President and the party from their failed policies. Now, Senate Democrats agree that something real needs to happen to rein in the ability of elected officials, especially Members of Congress, from making decisions that impact the companies that are in their stock portfolios. That is true. The American people deserve to have confidence that their elected representatives are making decisions in the best interests of the American people and not in your bank account or your stock investments. But that is not what this bill will do. This bill does not ban Members of Congress from holding stocks or trading stocks, and it exempts the most powerful elected official of all--the President of the United States--from a stock trading ban. Now, let's be clear, colleagues, because we have seen this time and again. When the President makes announcements or posts on Truth Social, he has the potential to move markets, shift the economy. That is truly an awesome power, one that nobody should be able to exploit for their own profit. But that is exactly what Donald Trump has done and has done over and over again. That is why, since returning to office last year, his net worth has grown some $4 to $5 billion--billion with a ``b.'' Now, ABC Ne… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5193 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5193 | S5194 | [{"name": "Bill Hagerty", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5193 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5193-S5194] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT Mr. HAGERTY. Mr. President, I rise in support of my esteemed colleague from Ohio, and I want to join him and applaud his leadership on this critical legislation. Why? Because America is undergoing technological advancement at unprecedented speed. As we push new frontiers in this new era of superintelligence, innovation can have a tremendously positive impact on our society and on our Nation's competitiveness. At the same time, we find ourselves neck and neck with adversaries racing to harness this technology for their own purposes. It is crucial that we keep up the pace, particularly regarding the development of large language models and computing power heretofore at levels unseen. Our objective is clear: The United States must remain at the leading edge. To do so, we need more energy. Conversations are taking place across the United States right now about how we will meet this increased energy demand in order to power superintelligence. The overarching concern is that we do so responsibly and with local community needs in mind. [[Page S5194]] Companies at the frontier of this emerging technology have the resources to pay for the infrastructure and the costs associated to run these facilities. Importantly, these costs should not be borne by American families nor by American businesses. My colleague from Ohio has worked incredibly hard to get this bill across the finish line and deliver basic protections for the American people. The public is overwhelmingly in favor of the protections it would provide. Many States have already embraced it, including my home State of Tennessee. Tennessee adopted President Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge while preserving the ability of local c… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5194-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT | SENATE | SENATE | SCONSENTAGREE | S5194 | S5194 | [{"name": "Ted Budd", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5194 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5194] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT Mr. BUDD. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following Members be permitted to speak prior to the scheduled vote: Budd and Markey for up to 10 minutes total; Sullivan and Heinrich for up to 20 minutes total. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5194-3 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--H.R. 4238 | SENATE | SENATE | SCONSENTREQUEST | S5194 | S5195 | [{"name": "Ted Budd", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Edward J. Markey", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "4238"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "4238"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5194 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5194-S5195] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--H.R. 4238 Mr. BUDD. Mr. President, the most basic responsibility of Congress is to identify problems and deliver policy solutions that better serve the American people. That means cutting unnecessary redtape, eliminating confusion, and fixing gaps in the Federal Government that prevent it from doing its job effectively. And that responsibility is often put to the test when disaster strikes. In Western North Carolina, Hurricane Helene did more than devastate our communities--it exposed weaknesses in our Federal disaster response that we, here in Congress, have a responsibility to fix. Any Senator who has served their State in the wake of a natural disaster knows that bureaucratic failures are not just problems on paper--they have real consequences for real people. Every unnecessary delay, outdated process, or a gap in our response can stand between a devastated community and the Federal assistance that it needs to recover and to rebuild. I understand that reality all too well, having walked the road to recovery with the people of Western North Carolina who lost everything in a once-in-a-century--hopefully, more than a century--storm. In this rural part of our State, small businesses drive local economies, and many were destroyed and shuttered after Helene. For many, their only hope of getting back on their feet was by accessing disaster loan assistance through the SBA, or the Small Business Administration. But in 2024, when these small businesses were trying to secure a fighting chance, the Biden administration--they dropped the ball by gravely mismanaging the SBA's Disaster Loan Program. [[Page S5195]] By issuing irresponsible rules, drastically increasing the costs of making and a… |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5194 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | STOP INSIDER TRADING ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5194 | S5194 | [{"name": "Pete Ricketts", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5194 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5194] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] STOP INSIDER TRADING ACT Mr. RICKETTS. Mr. President, I rise today to urge my colleagues to vote for the Stop Insider Trading Act that will be voted on a little bit later today. Eighty percent of Americans believe that we do a poor job of separating the inside information that we get from our financial situation, and Congress' approval rating is only 15 percent. Why do Americans have such a lack of faith in our institutions? Well, in part, because of what has happened with trading in Congress. A former Democrat Speaker of the House was publishing her trades and people were using that as a trading strategy and they were making money off of it. Just the appearance of impropriety leads people to a lack of faith in our institutions. My Stop Insider Trading Act would help address that. It would prevent anybody who comes into the House or Senate from owning any stock--or rather from buying any stock. You would not be allowed to buy any stock once you come into the House or the Senate. And for the stock you already own, if you are going to sell it, you have to give 7 to 14 days' notice so the market would know that ahead of time and be able to take action, if they thought that that Member had inside information. This bill also has penalties to make it stick: a minimum of a $2,000 fine, but 10 percent of the proceeds--or 10 percent of the transaction. So, for example, say somebody sold a million dollars' worth of stock without giving the proper notice, that would be a $100,000 fine. On top of that, they would have to give up all of the profits. We need to restore the faith of the American people in the House and in the Senate. My Stop Insider Trading Act will help to be able to do this, by letting Americans know that… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5195 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. 5438 | SENATE | SENATE | SCONSENTREQUEST | S5195 | S5198 | [{"name": "Dan Sullivan", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Martin Heinrich", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5438"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5438"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5195 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5195-S5198] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. 5438 Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, today, I urge my colleagues to vote for Alaska's Right to Produce Act 2.0, which would provide greater certainty for responsible resource development on the North Slope of Alaska. It would benefit Alaskans, and it would benefit our great working Alaskans, but it would benefit America. As a little bit of background here--and you have heard me talk about this--for years, Alaska, as a resource development powerhouse for America, has been recognized by Congress to be so important for our country because of our extraordinary abundance of natural resources that we have legislated many times about our State's getting [[Page S5196]] resources to market for Alaskans, for Americans. And it is strongly in our national interest and certainly good for my State and the people I am honored to represent, particularly hard-working union members and others, who develop these resources not just for Alaska but for America. However, time and time again, when my Democratic colleagues get control of the Senate, of the House, of the White House, they have a core principle. One of their core principles is to come up to the great State of Alaska and try to shut it down. They kill thousands of jobs and try to turn this great State--my State--into a national park, with no ability to develop our economy and resources. This is just the latest example of what I call the Last Frontier lockup. During the Biden 4 years and the Senator Schumer 4 years, when he was the majority leader, the far-left Democrats--heck, all of the Democrats--came after Alaska in a huge way: the Last Frontier lockup. In every part of the State--southeast Alaska, the North Slope of Alaska--everywhere--on re… |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5198-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | STOP INSIDER TRADING ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5198 | S5198 | [{"name": "Chris Van Hollen", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "7008"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "7008"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5198 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5198] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] STOP INSIDER TRADING ACT Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, I want to be clear: We should ban congressional stock trading. But H.R. 7008, the so-called Stop Insider Trading Act, is a political scam. It is a disingenuous attempt to use figleaf new ethics rules to pass a sweeping, unrelated voter suppression law, while not even adequately addressing congressional stock trading. Americans are rightly concerned that lawmakers' stock portfolios can create conflicts of interest and opportunities to cash in on inside information. But instead of resolving those issues, this bill creates superficial changes to ethics standards while undermining the right to vote. Americans will not be fooled by this charade. It is long past time that we gave Americans confidence that lawmakers are not profiting from positions of public trust. That is why we should impose a real and effective ban on congressional stock trading. This bill, however, fails to clean up these ethics issues. For example, it would allow Members of Congress to sell stock during their term in office, transactions that could appear to be based on nonpublic information, like a heads up that a company would face regulatory action. It also would permit members to own stock in industries they oversee through their committee assignments. Loopholes like these create too many opportunities for corruption and self-dealing. And under the pretext of cleaning up Congress, this legislation would enact photo voter ID requirements like those in the so-called SAVE America Act, making it harder for Americans to exercise their right to vote. Specifically, the bill would require voters to present one form of ID from an overly restrictive list of identification documents in order to vote, exclu… |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5198-3 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5198 | S5199 | [{"name": "Chris Van Hollen", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5198 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5198-S5199] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, I cannot vote for a bill that promises protection but lacks the enforcement mechanisms needed to deliver on lowering Americans' electric bills. To add insult to injury, Republicans pushed for a vote on this without even taking the opportunity to consider real solutions, like my Power for the People Act. The Ratepayer Protection Act relies solely on a process that would ask States to consider implementing data center-specific rate classes, without any guarantee that these rate classes would be implemented and without any [[Page S5199]] of the additional measures needed to ensure that consumers are protected from rising electric bills caused by skyrocketing energy demand from data centers. Americans are facing an affordability crisis from the grocery store to the gas pump, and they deserve real solutions, which is why I filed my bill, the Power for the People Act, as an amendment to this bill. The Power for the People Act includes meaningful reforms that would actually hold data centers accountable for driving up energy prices, something that the Ratepayer Protection Act purports to do but cannot achieve on its own. Unfortunately, Republicans have provided no guarantees that we would consider amendments to the Ratepayer Protection Act. This body has repeatedly failed to address the real concerns of Americans struggling to make ends meet, with Republicans prioritizing tax breaks for the wealthy and big corporations and Trump's golden age for billionaires. Now the majority is claiming to address a real problem with the bill before us, with a solution that falls far short. The energy demand of data centers is unlike anything we have dealt with in recent hi… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5198 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5198 | S5198 | [{"name": "Martin Heinrich", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9340"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9340"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5198 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5198] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT Mr. HEINRICH. Mr. President, I rise in opposition to the motion to proceed to H.R. 9340. Electricity demand, as we all know, is growing, driven in large part by hyperscalers and data centers. Tech companies have promised to pay their fair share and not make American households pay the extra costs, but it is not enough to take their word for it, and it is not enough to merely tell States to consider--consider--making utilities charge data centers for all of the costs associated with the generation, additional transmission, and distribution upgrades necessary to serve them. States are already taking action. According to the Smart Electric Power Alliance, more than 30 States have adopted specific retail rate structures for large loads like data centers. H.R. 9340 simply does not protect Americans from high utility bills. Let me be clear. This bill has no--zero--requirement that data centers actually pay for their own grid upgrades. H.R. 9340 might make some Members of the Senate feel good about voting on a bill that sounds like it does something about data centers. Let me be clear. This is nothing more than a messaging bill on the eve of an election. Rather than voluntary pledges or vague suggestions to States, Congress needs to pass a law with real teeth. If voluntary pledges and suggestions worked, families and small businesses wouldn't already be staring down rate hikes right now. So let's require data centers to pay for their incremental costs and prohibit by law passing those costs on to consumers. I would urge my colleagues to vote no. ____________________ |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5199-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | CLOTURE MOTION | SENATE | SENATE | SCLOTURE | S5199 | S5199 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9340"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5199 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5199] 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 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 motion to proceed to Calendar No. 684, H.R. 9340, a bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal standard relating to the recovery of the full, incremental costs of upgrades that serve large-load customers, and for other purposes. John Thune, Jon A. Husted, Kevin Cramer, Bernie Moreno, Tom Cotton, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Cynthia M. Lummis, Susan M. Collins, Roger F. Wicker, John Cornyn, Pete Ricketts, Katie Boyd Britt, Mike Rounds, Todd Young, John Boozman, John Hoeven, Ron Johnson. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the mandatory quorum call under rule XXII has been waived. The question is, Is it the sense of the Senate that debate on the motion to proceed to Calendar No. 684, H.R. 9340, a bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal standard relating to the recovery of the full, incremental costs of upgrades that serve large-load customers, and for other purposes, shall be brought to a close? The yeas and nays are mandatory under the rule. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant bill clerk called the roll. The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 57, nays 43, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. … | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5199-3 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | CLOTURE MOTION | SENATE | SENATE | SCLOTURE | S5199 | S5200 | 172 Cong. Rec. S5199 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5199-S5200] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CLOTURE MOTION The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Senate the pending cloture motion, which the clerk will state. The legislative 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. 912, Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor. John Thune, Roger Marshall, Jim Banks, John Boozman, Ted Budd, Tom Cotton, Mike Crapo, Katie Boyd Britt, Tommy Tuberville, Tim Sheehy, Mike Rounds, Kevin Cramer, Shelley Moore Capito, John Barrasso, Roger F. Wicker, Alan Armstrong, Bill Hagerty. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the mandatory quorum call under rule XXII has been waived. [[Page S5200]] The question is, Is it the sense of the Senate that debate on the nomination of Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor, shall be brought to a close? The yeas and nays are mandatory under the rule. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll. The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 53, nays 47, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 255 Leg.] YEAS--53 Armstrong Banks Barrasso Blackburn Boozman Britt Budd Capito Cassidy Collins Cornyn Cotton Cramer Crapo Cruz Curtis Daines Ernst Fischer Graham Grassley Hagerty Hawley Hoeven Husted Hyde-Smit… | ||
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5199 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | CLOTURE MOTION | SENATE | SENATE | SCLOTURE | S5199 | S5199 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "7008"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5199 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5199] 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 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 motion to proceed to Calendar No. 548, H.R. 7008, a bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes. John Thune, Tim Sheehy, Rick Scott of Florida, Ted Cruz, Ashley B. Moody, Steve Daines, Cynthia M. Lummis, John R. Curtis, Pete Ricketts, Bernie Moreno, John Barrasso, Eric Schmitt, Jon A. Husted, Mike Crapo, David McCormick, Katie Boyd Britt, John Cornyn. The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unanimous consent, the mandatory quorum call has been waived. The question is, Is it the sense of the Senate that debate on the motion to proceed to Calendar No. 548, H.R. 7008, a bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes, 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. The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 53, nays 47, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 253 Leg.] YEAS--53 Armstrong Banks Barrasso Blackburn Boozman Britt Budd Capito Cassidy Col… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5200-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | Unanimous Consent Request--S. 5435 (Executive Session) | SENATE | SENATE | SCONSENTREQUEST | S5200 | S5201 | [{"name": "Christopher Murphy", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Jim Banks", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5435"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5435"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5435"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5200 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5200-S5201] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Unanimous Consent Request--S. 5435 Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, there is a great divide right now--a pretty significant divide right now--between Democrats and Republicans on the issue of the way that ICE is enforcing our immigration laws in the interior. Democrats believe that what is happening today is both illegal and immoral, and that is why, right now, these operations are being funded through reconciliation--because we believe that it is our constitutional obligation to refuse to fund an Agency that is out of control and not in compliance with the law. Republicans broadly have supported the actions of this administration as they target both immigrants without documentation and legal immigrants for arrest and detention. I am going to offer a request to pass a bill by unanimous consent that does not seek to repair that divide. Instead, it seeks to try to bring us together on a very narrow question, a question that arises from a set of incidents that have happened in my State of Connecticut over the course of the last month and a half. On the morning of August 26, the second day of school for most school districts in Connecticut, in Danbury, CT, busdrivers began reporting to the school district that they had noticed the presence of ICE agents in and around schoolbus stops. At one of them, a constituent of mine, a father, was waiting at the schoolbus stop with his 6-year-old son and, just moments after saying goodbye to his son for the second day of school and even before the schoolbus had fully driven away, ICE arrested and detained him. This practice was reported all around the State: ICE gathering at schoolbus stops, waiting until a young child had boarded the schoolbus, and then detaining and arresting the pare… |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5200 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) | SENATE | SENATE | SEXECCAL | S5200 | S5200 | 172 Cong. Rec. S5200 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5200] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE CALENDAR The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior assistant legislative clerk read the nomination of Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Connecticut. | ||
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5201 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM LONG-TERM LEASE INVESTMENT ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5201 | S5207 | [{"name": "Mike Crapo", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Jacky Rosen", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Joni Ernst", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Ron Wyden", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Marsha Blackburn", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Christopher A. Coons", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Ted Cruz", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "898"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "898"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2498"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2754"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4591"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4591"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4952"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4952"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5201 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5201-S5207] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM LONG-TERM LEASE INVESTMENT ACT ______ CRYSTAL RESERVOIR CONVEYANCE ACT Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, as if in legislative session and notwithstanding rule XXII, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of the following bills en bloc: Calendar No. 638, S. 2498, the National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act; and Calendar No. 641, S. 2754, the Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bills by title en bloc. The senior legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 2498) to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to extend certain leases within units of the National Park System without opening the lease to bidding. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill, which had been reported from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with an amendment to strike all after the enacting clause and insert in lieu thereof the following: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``National Park System Long- Term Lease Investment Act''. SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND CERTAIN LEASES. (a) In General.--Subject to subsections (b) and (c), the Secretary of the Interior (acting through the Director of the National Park Service) (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') may extend a lease entered into under part 18 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on January 3, 2025), without complying with the requirements of section 18.7, 18.8, or 18.10 of that part, if-- (1) the lessee-- (A) entered into the lease not less than 5 years before… |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5207-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | TAXPAYER ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5207 | S5226 | [{"name": "Ron Wyden", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Mike Crapo", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Marsha Blackburn", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Edward J. Markey", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Thom Tillis", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "John R. Curtis", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Alan Armstrong", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Richard Blumenthal", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Rand Paul", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Eric Schmitt", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Ashley Moody", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Sheldon Whitehouse", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Margaret Wood Hassan", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Jeff Merkley", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Patty Murray", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Tim Kaine", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Jeanne Shaheen", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Tammy Baldwin", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Ron Johnson", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "James Lankford", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "934"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "934"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1171"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1171"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1748"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1748"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "4004"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5175"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "5349"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5658"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5658"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5670"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5670"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9576"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5207 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5207-S5226] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TAXPAYER ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE ACT Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I rise to express the strongest possible support for the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act. Senate Democrats began working on this more than a decade ago when I first became chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. [[Page S5208]] This bipartisan legislation contains more than 60 tax reforms to improve tax policy for the American people. It cracks down, in particular, on shady tax prep services that scam low-income Americans to make a quick buck. For too long, taxpayers have been victimized by these shady tax preparers. They file returns that overclaim refunds; they pocket excessive fees from their customers; and then they leave the taxpayers struggling to repay the IRS for the erroneous tax returns the scammer filed on their behalf. These updates will help ensure refunds get out the door on time. It will improve customer service at the IRS, and it will make it easier for taxpayers to get the help they need during filing season. The bill contains provisions championed by Members--and I want to emphasize this--on both sides of the aisle. I could stand here all day describing how these provisions are going to improve service for taxpayers, but I am going to name just a few in the interest of time. The bill includes provisions championed by Senators Warnock and Warner that will digitize tax returns, expand online services, and make it easier for taxpayers to know when they will be getting their refunds. A provision championed by Senator Bennet protects access to the Earned Income Tax Credit. A provision authored by Senator Welch would expand access to critical low-income taxpayer clinic services for taxpayers who have a dispute with the IRS. It inclu… |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5207 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | SAFE ACCESS TO CASH ACT OF 2026 | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5207 | S5207 | [{"name": "Ted Cruz", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3798"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3798"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5207 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5207] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SAFE ACCESS TO CASH ACT OF 2026 Mr. CRUZ. Mr. President, I want to share the story of a young man named Juan Lopez. Juan was a hard-working family man who lived in Georgia. On Black Friday in 2021 he was murdered while on the phone with his sister withdrawing cash from a stand-alone ATM. Juan's story is not an isolated tragedy, and, sadly, many of these crimes are never reported. Back in 1934, Congress enacted the Federal Bank Robbery Act in response to a plethora of bank robberies that plagued the early 20th century. This legislation did one simple thing: make bank robberies a Federal offense. And as a result, bank robberies fell dramatically. Now, as we are seeing robberies happening at ATMs found at grocery stores, outside of banks, and on back-country roads, it is clear that action is needed to protect millions of Americans who rely on ATMs for cash--cash that buys groceries, that pays for public transportation, and that makes rent. There are now more than 530,000 ATMs in the United States handling more than 10 billion transactions each and every year. As bank branches decline with roughly 20 percent fewer today than a decade ago, thefts at ATMs are rising, increasing 21 percent year over year. In some cases, robbers can walk away with $15,000 in 5 minutes. And under current law, Federal prosecutors often lack the authority to pursue them. That is why, together with Senator Ruben Gallego, ranking member on the Digital Assets Subcommittee in the Banking Committee, I introduced the Safe Access to Cash Act bringing the Federal Bank Robbery Act into the 21st century. The Safe Access to Cash Act closes that gap in the law allowing Federal law enforcement to investigate and bring justice for crimes like this. This le… |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5226-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | HOUSE BILLS | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5226 | S5226 | [{"name": "Mike Lee", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "837"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "837"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "7831"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "7831"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5226 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5226] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HOUSE BILLS Mr. LEE. Madam President, as in legislative session and notwithstanding rule XXII, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of the following bills en bloc: Calendar No. 660, H.R. 837, and Calendar No. 665, H.R. 7831. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bills en bloc. Mr. LEE. I further ask that the bills be considered read a third time and passed and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bills considered and passed en bloc are as follows: ____________________ |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5226-3 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | REQUIRING THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVEY THE PLEASANT VALLEY RANGER DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE SITE TO GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5226 | S5226 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "837"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "837"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5226 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5226] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REQUIRING THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVEY THE PLEASANT VALLEY RANGER DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE SITE TO GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA The bill (H.R. 837) to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona, was ordered to a third reading, was read the third time, and passed. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5226-4 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | LICENSE TO DRILL ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5226 | S5231 | [{"name": "Mike Lee", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Michael F. Bennet", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "James Lankford", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "837"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "6380"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "7831"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "7831"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5226 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5226-S5231] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] LICENSE TO DRILL ACT The bill (H.R. 7831) to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to extend the period of time during which the Secretary of the Interior is required to collect a fee for each new application for a permit to drill, and for other purposes, was ordered to a third reading, was read the third time, and passed. Mr. LEE. Madam President, earlier today, I joined Senators Capito, Heinrich, and Whitehouse in introducing comprehensive, bipartisan permitting reform. That agreement is the product of many, many months of negotiations and years of work to address a problem Congress has talked about for far too long: It takes too much time and too much money to build things in this country, and that problem is becoming more urgent by the day. America's energy needs are growing rapidly. We need more energy, and we need it now. That means producing more energy. It means building more infrastructure, and it means making sure that Federal Agencies responsible for reviewing permits actually have the resources to process those permits in a timely manner. Madam President, that brings me to the first bill that I just asked the Senate to consider today and that we just passed through the Senate today, the License to Drill Act. The Bureau of Land Management currently charges a processing fee for each new application for a permit to drill on Federal lands. Those fees help fund the people and resources that process those permits, but that authority expires tonight at 12 midnight. The License to Drill Act extends it through fiscal year 2037 and directs those fees to the Bureau of Land Management Permit Processing Improvement Fund. The idea is straightforward: The money collected from permit applications should help proc… |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5226 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | CHIRICAHUA NATIONAL PARK ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5226 | S5226 | [{"name": "Mike Lee", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "6380"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "6380"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5226 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5226] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CHIRICAHUA NATIONAL PARK ACT Mr. LEE. Madam President, as if in legislative session and not withstanding rule XXII, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 6380 and that the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 6380) to redesignate the Chiricahua National Monument in the State of Arizona as Chiricahua National Park, and for other purposes. There being no objection, the committee was discharged, and the Senate proceeded to consider the bill. Mr. LEE. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (H.R. 6380) was ordered to a third reading, was read the third time, and passed. ____________________ |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5231 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | HEALTH CARE CYBERSECURITY AND RESILIENCY ACT OF 2026 | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5231 | S5236 | [{"name": "Bill Cassidy", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3315"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3315"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3315"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5231 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5231-S5236] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HEALTH CARE CYBERSECURITY AND RESILIENCY ACT OF 2026 Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, as if in legislative session and notwithstanding rule XXII, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 365, S. 3315. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 3315) to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to coordinate to improve cybersecurity in the health care and public health sectors, and for other purposes. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill, which had been reported from the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, with an amendment to strike all [[Page S5232]] after the enacting clause and insert in lieu thereof the following: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Agency.--The term ``Agency'' means the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. (2) Business associate.--The term ``business associate'' has the meaning given such term in section 160.103 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). (3) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' has the meaning given such term in section 160.103 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). (4) Cybersecurity incident.--The term ``cybersecurity incident'' has the meaning given the term ``incident'' in section 3552 of title 44, United St… |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5236 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | EXECUTIVE CALENDAR | SENATE | SENATE | SEXECCAL | S5236 | S5237 | [{"name": "Jeanne Shaheen", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5236 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5236-S5237] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I come to the floor this evening to try to discharge 10 career ambassadorial nominees from the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. In the 21 months the Trump administration has been charged with America's national security, we have seen a complete hallowing out of our diplomatic service. Even with wars in the Middle East, in Sudan, Ethiopia, in Ukraine, and a growing Ebola crisis and strikes against United States bases and diplomatic facilities, over 100 diplomatic posts remain empty. Meanwhile, China--who I think almost everybody in this Chamber would acknowledge is the United States' biggest competitor--has 170 Ambassadors in posts around the world. Despite continued commitments from Secretary Rubio to send more career Ambassadors to the Senate for consideration, only 13 career Ambassadors have been confirmed under this [[Page S5237]] administration. We need Ambassadors on the ground to keep Americans safe, to be held accountable by the Senate when things go wrong. We have a crisis of U.S. leadership across the world. Not only has the President failed to nominate career experts to represent Americans, but he has gone a step further: He has arbitrarily recalled more than 30 career Ambassadors from countries across Africa, from the Middle East, from the Pacific, from the Western Hemisphere. These are all regions where the PRC is engaging our partners as we retreat. We need American leadership overseas because competition with China doesn't just happen in the Indo-Pacific, and it doesn't just happen here at home, and it doesn't just happen in Africa or Latin America; it happens in every corner of the globe. Ensuring American businesses can compete for … | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5237 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | MYSTIC ALERTS ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5237 | S5238 | [{"name": "John Cornyn", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Christopher A. Coons", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "7022"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "7022"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5237 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5237-S5238] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MYSTIC ALERTS ACT Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, on July 4, 2025, Central Texas experienced a once-in-a-century flooding event that caused the waters of the Guadalupe River to rise a shocking 26 feet in just 45 minutes. Homes were washed away, trees were toppled, streets were swallowed up, and communities in central Texas were ravaged, bringing an entire State to our knees. The raging and merciless waters took the lives of 139 people, including 27 young girls who went to Camp Mystic in Kerr County. On that day, Heaven gained too many angels. Even more shattering to think about is the reality that lives could have been saved if we had only had sufficient systems in place to deliver wireless emergency alerts to individuals in the danger zone after electricity and cell service were knocked out by the storm. That is why I introduced the Mystic Alerts Act along with Congressman August Pfluger to ensure Texans and all Americans can receive wireless emergency alerts on their mobile devices via satellite even when cellular networks are compromised. This legislation, which passed the House unanimously earlier this year, would help shore up this vulnerability and would undoubtedly save lives. When disaster strikes, every second matters. Access to timely weather alerts would have given more Texans the runway needed to find higher ground before it was too late. We couldn't save these 139 lives more than a year ago, but we will never be able to make things right for the families that continue to grieve unless we take a chance to honor the memories of those who lost their lives and their families and to prevent the horrors from hopefully ever happening again. I urge my colleagues to allow this bill to advance to the Pres… |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5238 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | END TAX PENALTIES ON AMERICAN HOSTAGES ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5238 | S5241 | [{"name": "Christopher A. Coons", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "John Hoeven", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Martin Heinrich", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Catherine Cortez Masto", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Bernie Moreno", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "John Barrasso", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Charles E. Schumer", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "1829"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "2252"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5681"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5681"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9496"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5238 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5238-S5241] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] END TAX PENALTIES ON AMERICAN HOSTAGES ACT Mr. COONS. Mr. President, I wonder if you have heard the story of Jason Rezaian. Jason was a Washington Post reporter--an Iranian American--who was stationed in Tehran and reporting for the Washington Post on the goings-on of the Islamic Republic of Iran. In 2014, he was arrested by the secret police and disappeared. Months later, it was revealed that he was a political prisoner being held at a notorious prison inside Iran. Jason was ultimately detained for 544 days before he was released, which he has recounted in his harrowing tale, ``Prisoner: My 544 Days in an Iranian Prison.'' When Jason returned to the United States at last, having been freed, returned to his family, what was the first thing he got from the U.S. Government? A tax bill, a tax bill for $20,000 for late filing and late payment. Mr. Rezaian is a resourceful guy. He went to the IRS, and he said: Hey, how can you charge me for late payment, penalties, and fees? I was in prison in Iran. They said: Well, how are we supposed to know that? [[Page S5239]] It was on the front page of the Washington Post. They said: Well, we can't just forgive fees and fines for anybody who comes and talks to us. They went through months and months of arguing back and forth, and he managed to get most of the fines and fees reduced but not all. And so after I met with him, now years ago, I drafted and introduced the Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act. I bet you can guess what this bill does. There is a corollary--a companion--in the House, the End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, and I am grateful to Congresswomen Titus and Tenney of Nevada and New York for their cosponsorship. It has passed the House unani… |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5241-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | SURVIVOR JUSTICE TAX PREVENTION ACT--Motion to Proceed | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5241 | S5241 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "2347"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "2347"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5241 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5241] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SURVIVOR JUSTICE TAX PREVENTION ACT--Motion to Proceed Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I move to proceed to Calendar No. 453, H.R. 2347. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 453, H.R. 2347, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income any damages, other than punitive damages, received on account of any sexual acts or sexual contact. 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 legislative 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 motion to proceed to Calendar No. 453, H.R. 2347, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income any damages, other than punitive damages, received on account of any sexual acts or sexual contact. John Thune, Ted Budd, Jim Banks, Bernie Moreno, Pete Ricketts, James Lankford, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Steve Daines, Jon Husted, Eric Schmitt, Roger Marshall, Roger F. Wicker, John R. Curtis, John Barrasso, James E. Risch, Shelley Moore Capito, John Cornyn. ____________________ |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5241-3 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) | SENATE | SENATE | SEXECCAL | S5241 | S5241 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5241 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5241] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nomination: Calendar No. 931; that the nomination be confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order to the nomination; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action and the Senate then resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The nomination considered and confirmed is as follows: IN THE AIR FORCE The following named officers for appointment in the United States Air Force to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: To be major general Brig. Gen. Stephen P. Snelson ____________________ | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5241-4 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | LEGISLATIVE SESSION | SENATE | SENATE | SLEGISLATIVE | S5241 | S5241 | 172 Cong. Rec. S5241 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5241] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] LEGISLATIVE SESSION The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate will now resume legislative session. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5241-5 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | MORNING BUSINESS | SENATE | SENATE | SMBUSINESS | S5241 | S5241 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5241 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5241] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MORNING BUSINESS Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 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-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5241-6 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | ELECTIONS | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5241 | S5242 | [{"name": "Richard J. Durbin", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5241 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5241-S5242] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ELECTIONS Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony from former special counsel Jack Smith, the man who investigated Donald Trump's criminal effort overturn the results of the 2020 election. Mr. Smith testified, under oath, about how the President pressured State election officials and Members of Congress to reject the results of the election, even though Trump had privately admitted that Joe Biden had won in 2020. The President's subversion efforts came to a head on January 6, 2021, when an armed mob, that he incited, stormed the Capitol in an attempt to disrupt the peaceful transition of power. Mr. Smith testified yesterday that it was Donald Trump who caused that violence, that he foresaw what would result from his conspiracy theories and that he sought to exploit it to remain in power. We remain a democracy today because of the brave public servants, many of them Republicans, who refused to cooperate with the President's attacks on our democracy, as well as the men and women in uniform who defended this building and all of us inside on that dark day. Now, in his second term, the President is again sowing chaos and doubt in our electoral process. He is attempting to exceed the authorities granted to him by the Constitution, which clearly gives primary authority over election administration to the States. [[Page S5242]] In March, President Trump signed an illegal Executive order which directed the Department of Homeland Security to overhaul the so-called SAVE database with incorrect and out-of-date citizenship information so it could be used to determine voter eligibility. It was a reckless solution in search of a problem. Yet last week, the Supreme… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5241 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | LEGISLATIVE SESSION | SENATE | SENATE | SLEGISLATIVE | S5241 | S5241 | [{"name": "John Thune", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "9340"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5241 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5241] 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. Withdrawal of Motion to Proceed Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I withdraw my motion to proceed to Calendar No. 648, H.R. 9340. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The leader has that right. ____________________ |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5242-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | COMMON CENTS ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5242 | S5243 | [{"name": "Cynthia M. Lummis", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5242 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5242-S5243] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMON CENTS ACT Ms. LUMMIS. Mr. President, the penny has been a staple of American life since Congress passed the Coinage Act of 1792, which mandated that the penny be valued at one hundredth part of a dollar. The following year, in 1793, the U.S. Mint produced 11,178 copper pennies. Billions of pennies later, the penny has been made of zinc, steel, nickel, tin and bronze throughout more than two centuries of history and has featured on its face Lady Liberty, a Flying Eagle, an Indian Head, and, most notably, President Abraham Lincoln since 1909. Since the early 2010s, the penny has cost the U.S. Mint more to produce than its 1 cent face value. Today, it costs taxpayers nearly 4 cents per penny to produce, costing the Federal Government an estimated $56 million annually. As Americans rely heavily on electronic payments, including digital assets, to send and receive value, the penny has become an outdated and inefficient part of our currency. One of my core missions serving on the Banking Committee has been to ensure how Americans transfer value in our payment and currency system is [[Page S5243]] modern, relevant, and efficient, whether it is through stablecoins, Federal Reserve master accounts, or our old friend the penny. I am proud to be leading the Common Cents Act in the Senate, which will bring the penny's role in our economy to an end once signed into law by President Trump. I am joined by my friends Senators Gillibrand, Lankford, and Wyden as cosponsors of this legislation. The Common Cents Act ratifies the Treasury Department's decision in 2025 to permanently discontinue production of the penny. My legislation also provides crucial legal certainty for business by creating a clear national… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5242 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | STOP INSIDER TRADING ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5242 | S5242 | [{"name": "Amy Klobuchar", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5242 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5242] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] STOP INSIDER TRADING ACT Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I rise to discuss my vote on rollcall vote No. 253, the motion to proceed to the Stop Insider Trading Act. I strongly support efforts to remove potential conflicts of interest, promote strengthened ethical standards, and restore public trust in government. That is why I voted for commonsense legislation--the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act--which became law and bans lawmakers from trading on nonpublic information and requires lawmakers to disclose stock trades. And, it is why I am a cosponsor of the Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act, led by Senator Ossoff, which would ban Members of Congress from owning or trading individual stocks and similar investments while in office. But instead of voting on that legislation today, Senate Republicans brought to the floor a bill that would continue to let members own and sell stocks and to trade stocks in privately held companies and therefore potentially profit from insider knowledge. As someone who has never owned individual stocks, I believe this bill simply isn't strong enough. I am also disappointed that congressional Republicans have attached unrelated provisions to this legislation that would undermine voting rights. The bill includes provisions to restrict access to the ballot box that are more severe than any law in any state. The bill would effectively end voting by mail and create new burdens for voters and election officials. Nothing is more fundamental to our democracy than our free and fair elections and the right of Americans to exercise their constitutional right to vote. Voting is how the American people make their voices heard and ensure their elected leaders are held accountable. Whi… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5243-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | HAWAIIAN HISTORY MONTH | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5243 | S5244 | [{"name": "Mazie K. Hirono", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5243 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5243-S5244] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HAWAIIAN HISTORY MONTH Ms. HIRONO. Mr. President, last year, the State of Hawaii officially designated September as Hawaiian History Month. Hawaiian History Month aims to recognize, reflect, and share Hawaii's history. This year, I come to the floor to celebrate Hawaiian History Month by highlighting three Native Hawaiian leaders who have played pivotal roles in the education and perpetuation of Hawaiian culture: Mary Kawena Pukui, Levon Ohai, and Kaiulani Murphy. These histories are necessarily brief, and I encourage my colleagues and all Americans to take the time to learn more about these revered leaders. In the 1960s and 70s, there were tremendous efforts to revitalize and perpetuate the practices of Native Hawaiians. This era, referred to as the Hawaiian Renaissance, ushered in a cultural resurgence that embraced traditional language, hula, and music to give voice to Native Hawaiian culture. The restoration of the Hawaiian language, which had nearly been lost due to attempts to suppress its teaching, was a necessary part of this renaissance. Mary Abigail Kawenau laokalan iahiiaka ikapoliope lekawahin eaihonua Pukui, born April 20, 1895, was one of the most significant Native Hawaiian scholars and cultural figures who helped preserve Hawaiian language, stories, and traditions. Her leadership, legacy, and outstanding contributions to Hawaiian knowledge earned her the honor of being recognized on the Native American $1 coin program in 2025. As a child, she was immersed in Hawaiian culture; her mother came from a long line of priests, medicinal experts, and midwives. Her mother raised her to be bilingual, receiving education in Hawaiian language, crafts, and culture in addition to the English language. Notably… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5243 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | COMMON CENTS ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5243 | S5243 | [{"name": "Cynthia M. Lummis", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "10167"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5243 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5243] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMMON CENTS ACT Ms. LUMMIS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to have the following statement printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Remarks by Senators Lummis, Gillibrand, Duckworth and Durbin, 5-Cent Coin Composition (September 30, 2026) Mr. President, earlier this week, Congress passed the Common Cents Act (H.R. 10167), which ends the production of the penny and creates a rounding scheme for cash payments. This legislation will save the U.S. Mint, and ultimately taxpayers, tens of millions of dollars each year. The bill also allows the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Mint to change the composition of the 5-cent coin. As Members of Congress who are engaged on the Common Cents Act, including the bill's bipartisan Senate cosponsors, we wish to clarify our intent of the provision that allows the Treasury and Mint to change the composition of the 5-cent coin from its current nickel-copper alloy to a zinc-nickel alloy. Not only should the Treasury and Mint evaluate the direct cost of production of the 5-cent coin when determining its composition, but it also should evaluate the cost and recyclability across the Treasury's and Mint's integrated coin-alloy and scrap-recycling system, as well as the availability of qualified suppliers and the overall resilience of the supply chain. The current copper and nickel 5-cent coin, dime, and quarter production streams are operationally and economically interconnected. The current composition of the 5-cent coin uses a clo… |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5244-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | TRIBUTE TO McKENNA LeVITT | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S5244 | S5245 | [{"name": "Jacky Rosen", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5244 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5244-S5245] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO McKENNA LeVITT Ms. ROSEN. Mr. President, I rise today to honor and thank my constituent and longtime staffer McKenna LeVitt for her many years of service to the U.S. Senate and to the people of Nevada. [[Page S5245]] McKenna has been a key member of my team since my first year in the Senate, joining my office as part of our first intern class and then returning to work for me in a full-time role after she graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno. Over time, she proved herself to be an incredibly dedicated and talented staffer, rising quickly from staff assistant to legislative correspondent to legislative correspondence manager to legislative aide to legislative assistant and finally becoming our lead policy adviser for all energy, environment, public lands, water, agriculture, and Tribal issues. In this role, McKenna has led my office's work on numerous public lands bills, multi-year legislative efforts that are critical to the landscape, economic development, safety, preservation, and accessibility of the land in our State. She has shepherded the Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act through Congress, one of the most significant pieces of legislation directly impacting northern Nevada in recent history. In introducing, negotiating, and working to amend this bill, McKenna has taken many hundreds of meetings and put in thousands of hours of work, collaborating with county and city officials, Tribes, the State of Nevada, conservationists, sportsmen, recreationalists, ranchers, landholders, housing developers, utilities, and others. She has taken public feedback, working parcel-by-parcel on changes and working across the aisle and with members of both the House and Senate and with committee … | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5244 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | HURRICANE HELENE | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5244 | S5244 | [{"name": "Ted Budd", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5244 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5244] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HURRICANE HELENE Mr. BUDD. Mr. President, some storms pass. Others permanently change the communities they pass through. For the North Carolinians who lived through Hurricane Helene, September 27, 2024, is not simply a date in the past. It is a dividing line between life before the storm and everything that has come after. This week marks the second anniversary of Hurricane Helene. Only 2 years ago, this Category 4 storm grew to insurmountable levels in a matter of hours, dumping up to 30 inches of rain with winds up to 106 miles per hour. The result: Family homes that stood for generations were washed away, small businesses that had long served as pillars of their communities were shuttered, and roadways connecting towns and neighbors were torn apart. But most devastating of all was the loss of 108 lives across Western North Carolina. Like many North Carolinians across our State and many Americans across the country, I remember watching the storm carve its path through the Blue Ridge Mountains on the news that fateful Friday morning. As the storm picked up pace, I did everything I could to stay in constant contact with local municipal leaders on the ground to gather intel on the storm's growing severity and better gauge the damage it would inevitably leave behind. But when phone lines suddenly dropped, we lost all communication with one-third of the State. And nothing could have prepared us for what would come after. Just days after the storm broke, I surveyed the wreckage from the air with North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. From above, the damage done was horrifying: Rivers rushed where roads once were, trees were collapsed onto buildings, cars were overturned, and homes were caught in mud… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5245-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | TRIBUTE TO A.J. GARY | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S5245 | S5245 | [{"name": "John Boozman", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5245 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5245] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO A.J. GARY Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize A.J. Gary upon his retirement as director of the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management, ADEM, and State Homeland Security adviser. For more than four decades, Gary has dedicated his career to serving others and protecting the people of Arkansas. Since being appointed to manage ADEM in 2016, he has provided steady leadership through some of the most challenging situations our State has faced. His experience has been integral to ADEM's response and recovery efforts across 49 State and federally declared disasters. In every instance, he demonstrated an understanding that emergency management is ultimately about helping people and worked tirelessly to make sure Natural State communities had the resources and support they needed after disaster struck. He also sought to improve Arkansas' ability to prepare for and recover from future emergencies. From expanding ADEM's field operations to modernizing the State's emergency coordination system, Gary has helped ensure we are better equipped to protect Arkansans. But Gary's commitment to public service did not begin with ADEM. He spent more than 28 years with the Conway Police Department, where he retired as police chief, and later served as chief security administrator for Air Transport International. Throughout each chapter of his career, he answered the call to serve and took on the responsibility of protecting others. His impact has also extended beyond Arkansas, having earned the respect of emergency management professionals across the country. In 2025, he was appointed president of the National Emergency Management Association, reflecting the expertise and dedication he has brought to the … | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5245-3 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | REMEMBERING CHARLES ANDERSON | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5245 | S5246 | [{"name": "Katie Boyd Britt", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5245 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5245-S5246] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REMEMBERING CHARLES ANDERSON Mrs. BRITT. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the impactful and inspirational life of an Alabama legend, Charles Anderson. An entrepreneur, philanthropist, husband, grandfather, and great- grandfather, Charles will be remembered by his relentless drive, extreme generosity, and unwavering humility. From a young age, Charles learned the values of faith, persistence, and hard work. Born in Florence, AL, Charles was the first of Clyde W. and Ruth Keenum's three children. He developed his entrepreneurial spirit by helping at his father's local newsstand, eventually picking up his own newspaper route. By age 11, Charles had started his own business, a roadside fireworks stand, and by age 14, he was [[Page S5246]] assisting at his dad's magazine and book business, which had grown from a roadside newsstand to an entire storefront. Charles didn't just learn discipline and determination from working alongside his father. He was a star athlete, leader, and student. During his time at Coffee High School, he earned various accolades, including recognition as the youngest football player ever selected to the First Team All Tri-Cities Football squad and the All-Tennessee Valley Conference squad, cocaptain of the football team, and, to no one's surprise, was even named a senior class favorite at Coffee High School. His whole class looked up to him, a trend that would follow Charles wherever he went. After earning his bachelor of science in marketing and minoring in economics from Florence State Teachers College, now the University of North Alabama, Charles joined the family business full-time. Just as he had done as a child, Charles dreamed big, worked tirelessly, and trusted his vision. Soon, t… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5245 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | REMEMBERING ROBIN COGAN | SENATE | SENATE | SADDITIONAL | S5245 | S5245 | [{"name": "Cory A. Booker", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5245 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5245] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ______ REMEMBERING ROBIN COGAN Mr. BOOKER. Mr. President, today, we honor the selfless life of Robin Cogan, a New Jersey resident who passed away on June 11, 2026, at the age of 65. Robin was a beloved nurse, grandmother, friend, and outstanding member of her community in Cherry Hill, NJ. She will be remembered as a ``relentless'' advocate for nurses, our community's children, and for working tirelessly to prevent gun violence in our schools. Robin was the New Jersey director for the National Association of School Nurses and a teacher in the school nurse certification program at Rutgers University in Camden, NJ. As a voice of her profession, Robin authored the ``Relentless School Nurse'' blog, as well as a monthly column in ``My American Nurse,'' the official journal of the American Nurses Association. Her service to the profession was recognized through multiple major professional awards, including the 2019 and 2020 National Association of School Nurses President's Award, the 2018 NCSN School Nurse of the Year, the 2017 Johnson & Johnson School Nurse of the Year, and the New Jersey Department of Health 2017 Population Health Hero Award. One of Robin's guiding principles was that ``voice is our most renewable resource,'' a principle she not only espoused but which she lived out every day. Through programs like her ``No More Empty Desks'' art campaign at Charles Brimm Medical Arts High School in Camden, Robin's life is proof that ripples make waves if we are relentlessly brave in standing up for our communities. My staff and I had the great pleasure of meeting Robin during the ``Hill Days'' she coordinated while serving as the legislative c… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5246-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | RECOGNIZING SORENSEN STUDIOS | SENATE | SENATE | RECOGNIZING | S5246 | S5247 | [{"name": "Joni Ernst", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5246 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5246-S5247] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING SORENSEN STUDIOS Ms. ERNST. Mr. President, as chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize an outstanding Iowa small business that exemplifies the [[Page S5247]] American entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to recognize Sorensen Studios of Adair County, IA, as Senate Small Business of the Week. The initial idea for Sorensen Studios was born when Maria Galanakis realized she needed a helping hand to complete her journalism projects at Iowa State. Luckily for Maria, her future husband Ray ``Bubba'' Sorenson was an artist himself, with a particular talent for painting murals. During college, Bubba was inspired by the movie ``Saving Private Ryan'' and came up with the idea to honor veterans by painting a mural on a 12-foot-tall boulder. This was dubbed ``The Freedom Rock,'' with the first rock mural completed in 1999. Every Memorial Day, Bubba repaints the rock to update the design and highlight stories of Iowa veterans. As the couple continued to work together, they soon realized that Bubba's talent for painting and Maria's knack for photography and logistics was the perfect combination. In 2008, Maria and Bubba opened their own small business. Through the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Sorensens were able to get the capital they needed from local banks and build their business. As the business gained traction, the market for murals grew, inspiring Maria and Bubba to reconfigure Sorensen Studios to focus more on painting projects. In 2013, Bubba and Maria started the Freedom Rock Tour, with the goal of painting one rock mural in each of Iowa's 99 counties. Over the next 10 years, Bubba traveled across the State, creating a Freedo… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5246 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | RECOGNIZING DOE A DEER | SENATE | SENATE | RECOGNIZING | S5246 | S5246 | [{"name": "Joni Ernst", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5246 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5246] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING DOE A DEER Ms. ERNST. Mr. President, as chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize an outstanding Iowa small business that exemplifies the American entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to recognize Doe a Deer of Guthrie County, IA, as the Senate Small Business of the Week. Doe a Deer initially started off as a side hustle in 2016, when the owner, Regan Doely, began creating designs while she worked a full-time job. Ever since she was young, Regan found a deep appreciation for patterns and designs on products such as linens, cookbooks, and packaging. As an adult, she carried that love into her full-time job as a graphic designer. As Regan continued to take on more freelance projects, she found herself wanting to expand her business offerings. Regan created a couple of greeting cards, notepads, and flour sack towels to showcase at a local Small Business Saturday craft show. Her products received numerous positive responses from shoppers, which motivated her to continue designing. Regan's designs even attracted local stores who were willing to sell her products. With enough support from her retailer partners, Regan quit her full-time job and began searching for a place to set up her own store. In 2018, Regan secured a storefront in downtown Stuart, IA, officially marking the start of Doe a Deer. Today, Doe a Deer has moved into a larger storefront, just a short distance from their previous space. In the store, Regan and her team of 11 employees work diligently on creating unique designs for their products, including kitchenware, blankets, gifts, spices, books, and self-care products. The store's wide variety of offerings allows the business to r… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5247-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | HONORING KENTUCKY STATE POLICE TROOPER HAYDEN PHILLIPS | SENATE | SENATE | HONORING | S5247 | S5247 | [{"name": "Rand Paul", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5247 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5247] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING KENTUCKY STATE POLICE TROOPER HAYDEN PHILLIPS Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, today I rise to recognize and honor Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips. On Monday, September 28, 2026, Trooper Phillips reported for duty just as he had for the past 3 years, faithfully serving the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Tragically, he never returned home to his wife and their three young sons. In my hometown of Bowling Green, KY, Trooper Phillips paid the ultimate sacrifice, senselessly murdered while conducting a traffic stop on interstate 65 in Warren County. Trooper Phillips was a proud graduate of Kentucky State Police Cadet Class 103, completing his training in August 2023 before being assigned to KSP Post 3 Bowling Green. He voluntarily swore an oath to serve and protect the people of Kentucky, and he upheld that oath with unwavering honor. Choosing a career in law enforcement is a profound commitment, one made with full understanding of the risks and dangers it carries. Yet Trooper Phillips willingly accepted those risks to make a difference in the lives of countless people he would never meet. To his family, friends, coworkers, and community, Trooper Hayden Phillips was known as a true servant. Before joining the Kentucky State Police, he worked in other emergency service roles, demonstrating a lifelong dedication to helping those in need. Those who knew him described him as caring, hard-working, and genuinely pleasant--a man whose smile left a lasting impression on everyone he met. But Trooper Phillips was more than a dedicated officer. He was a loving husband to his wife Jordan and a devoted father to their three young sons. His legacy will endure through them, allowing his life and his example to continue touching others for gen… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5247-3 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | RECOGNIZING THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF JEFFERSON BARRACKS | SENATE | SENATE | RECOGNIZING | S5247 | S5248 | [{"name": "Eric Schmitt", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5247 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5247-S5248] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF JEFFERSON BARRACKS Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 200th anniversary of Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis County, MO, and to honor the generations of Americans whose service has shaped its remarkable history. For two centuries, Jefferson Barracks has stood as a testament to Missouri's enduring commitment to the defense of our Nation. Established in 1826, the installation has served the United States through periods of war, expansion, innovation, and change, becoming one of the most historically significant military sites in the country. From its earliest days as an Army training post, Jefferson Barracks grew into a critical center for military readiness. American soldiers trained there before heading into critical conflicts that shaped the Nation. It served as a recruiting and staging ground, a major hospital during the Civil War, and an enlistment and deployment center during World War I. Its history is intertwined with some of the most consequential figures in American history, including military heroes turned U.S. Presidents like Ulysses S. Grant and Dwight D. Eisenhower. The importance of Jefferson Barracks is not confined to the past. Today, it continues to serve the Missouri National Guard as the Jefferson Barracks Air National Guard Station and the surrounding veteran community as a prominent national cemetery. More than 200,000 veterans have been laid to rest there, making the grounds not only a place of service but also one [[Page S5248]] of profound remembrance and gratitude. Few places can claim such a lasting connection to the men and women who have defended this country. For generations of Missourians, Jefferson Barracks has been a place where servic… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5247 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | RECOGNIZING DIVERSIFIED ENERGY | SENATE | SENATE | RECOGNIZING | S5247 | S5247 | [{"name": "David McCormick", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5247 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5247] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING DIVERSIFIED ENERGY Mr. McCORMICK. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Diversified Energy on the occasion of its 25th anniversary and to commend the company, its employees, and the communities it serves for a quarter century of responsible energy production. Founded in 2001 by its current chief executive officer Rusty Hutson, Diversified Energy has grown into a recognized leader in the responsible management of low-decline natural gas and oil assets. Over 25 years, the company has shown that mature, long-life energy assets can be operated safely, efficiently, and sustainably while delivering reliable energy to families and businesses across the region. Diversified's model rests on long-term stewardship. By focusing on low-decline production, the company extends the productive life of existing wells, limits the need for new surface disturbance, and makes the most of resources that have already been developed. Their approach has also made measurable progress in reducing methane emissions. These efforts show that energy production and environmental responsibility can advance together. For 25 years, Diversified Energy has contributed to economic development, job creation, and energy reliability. Its success is also the success of the men and women who have built it and the communities that have supported it. I congratulate Diversified Energy on this milestone and thank its employees for their dedication. I wish the company continued success in the years ahead. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5248-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT | SENATE | SENATE | MSGPRESIDENT | S5248 | S5248 | 172 Cong. Rec. S5248 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5248] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT Messages from the President of the United States were communicated to the Senate by Mr. Buckner, one of his secretaries. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5248-3 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED | SENATE | SENATE | SMSGEXEC | S5248 | S5248 | 172 Cong. Rec. S5248 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5248] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED In executive session the Presiding Officer laid before the Senate messages from the President of the United States submitting sundry nominations which were referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (The messages received today are printed at the end of the Senate proceedings.) ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5248-4 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR | SENATE | SENATE | SMEASUREDCAL | S5248 | S5248 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5602"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5603"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5248 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5248] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR The following bills were read the second time, and placed on the calendar: S. 5602. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for the planning and construction of any structure or monument at Memorial Circle at Columbia Island/Lady Bird Johnson Park in the District of Columbia. S. 5603. A bill to prohibit the demolition of Presidential memorials. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5248-5 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS | SENATE | SENATE | EXECUTIVECOMM | S5248 | S5248 | 172 Cong. Rec. S5248 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5248] 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-4952. 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 situation in and in relation to Syria that was declared in Executive Order 13894 of October 14, 2019; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC-4953. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, Office of the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a nomination for a position covered by the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 for the position of Assistant Secretary for Governmental Affairs, Department of Transportation, received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 30, 2026; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-4954. A communication from the Biologist, Office of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to the Duckabush Estuary Restoration Project in Washington'' (RIN0648-BN42) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 30, 2026; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-4955. A communication from the Commandant, United States Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``National Emergency Proclamation Expenditures (CY 2… | ||
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5248-6 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS | SENATE | SENATE | SPETANDMEM | S5248 | S5259 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "8"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "8"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "20"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "24"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "17"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HJRES", "number": "24"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HJRES", "number": "13"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "24"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "17"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HJRES", "number": "24"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HJRES", "number": "13"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "24"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HR", "number": "105"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "33"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "33"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "60"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "60"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "72"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "72"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "73"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "73"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "81"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "81"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "91"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "91"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "99"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "99"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "106"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "106"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "267"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "267"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "291"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "291"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "313"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "313"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "316"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "316"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number… | 172 Cong. Rec. S5248 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5248-S5259] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS The following petitions and memorials were laid before the Senate and were referred or ordered to lie on the table as indicated: POM-105. A joint memorial adopted by the Legislature of the State of Idaho urging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to curtail, or allow curtailment of, the number of pelicans within Idaho; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. [[Page S5249]] House Joint Memorial No. 22 Whereas, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (MBTA) was implemented to prevent the extinction of birds due to unsustainable feather-trading and hunting practices and makes it illegal to ``take,'' which includes harassing, pursuing, capturing, killing, selling, trading, buying, and transporting, among other activities, a protected migratory bird species, of which there are over 1,000, without prior authorization by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); and Whereas, one such protected migratory bird species is the pelican, which is also classified as a predator species as they feast on fish; and Whereas, a once-endangered species, the pelican has made a remarkable return and has established a stronghold in Idaho's abundant wetland refuge ecosystems such that its population is beginning to impact the overall use and health of the ecosystem; and Whereas, Idaho's streams and rivers are renowned by fishermen across the nation, particularly the Henry's Fork River that meanders for eight miles through Harriman State Park, attracting fly-fishers from all four corners of the state and nation thereby generating revenues fo… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5248 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | REMEMBERING MATT BAIR | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S5248 | S5248 | [{"name": "Todd Young", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5248 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5248] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REMEMBERING MATT BAIR Mr. YOUNG. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the life of one of Indiana's most iconic voices; Matt Bair. For years, residents of Indianapolis and central Indiana relied on Matt Bair to get them to work in the morning and safely back home in the afternoon. As the beloved traffic reporter for 93.1 FM WIBC in Indianapolis, Matt not only provided listeners with information on which roads to take or avoid during their commute but also brightened their days with his good cheer and quick wit. Matt's passing in August leaves a notable absence, not just for his family and colleagues at WIBC, but for his community as well. A graduate of Rochester High School and IUPUI, Matt started his career in broadcasting at his family's radio station WROI-FM in Fulton County. This was followed by 16 years at WIBC, a role he took seriously, particularly on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. Year after year, he was up at 2:30 a.m. to help race fans find their way to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500. He loved his job, but maybe not as much as he was loved by his colleagues. They admired not only his humor but his honesty. Matt was candid about his own struggles with addiction in the hope that his experiences could help others battling the same illness. The Supporting Sobriety Podcast, which Matt cohosted and for which he received a Marconi Radio Award nomination, was one of the many ways he used his journey and platform to comfort and encourage others. Matt was also an advocate and supporter of the Salvation Army Harbor Light Center and of Horizon House, an Indianapolis homeless shelter where he worked to build a library. Matt Bair's voice will be deeply missed in central Indiana. He leaves be… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5259-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS | SENATE | SENATE | SINTROBILLS | S5259 | S5261 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SJRES", "number": "219"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SJRES", "number": "220"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5604"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5605"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5606"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5607"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5608"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5609"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5610"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5611"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5612"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5613"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5614"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5615"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5616"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5617"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5618"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5619"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5620"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5621"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5622"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5623"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5624"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5625"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5626"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5627"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5628"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5629"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5630"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5631"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5632"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5633"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5634"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5635"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5636"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5637"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5638"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5639"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5640"}, {"congress": … | 172 Cong. Rec. S5259 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5259-S5261] 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. SCHIFF (for himself and Mr. Ricketts): S. 5604. A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. By Ms. SMITH: S. 5605. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide that any mandatory predispute or coerced postdispute arbitration clause, class action waiver, representation waiver, or discretionary clause with respect to a plan is unenforceable, to prohibit any such clause or waiver from being included in a plan document or other agreement with plan participants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. By Mr. MERKLEY: S. 5606. A bill to authorize the adjustment to lawful permanent resident status for certain permanent residents of Hong Kong who were granted Deferred Enforced Departure; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. WYDEN (for himself and Mr. Merkley): S. 5607. A bill to amend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 to restore the full 75-percent payment to counties from the Oregon and California land-grant fund, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. By Mr. CRAPO (for himself, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Risch, and Mr. Merkley): S. 5608. A bill to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Dete… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5259 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEE | SENATE | SENATE | SEXECREPORT | S5259 | S5259 | 172 Cong. Rec. S5259 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5259] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEE The following executive reports of nominations were submitted: By Mr. CASSIDY for the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. *Douglas Ralph, of Kentucky, to be a Member of the National Mediation Board for a term expiring July 1, 2028. *Nicole Saphier, of New Jersey, to be Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service, subject to qualifications therefor as provided by law and regulations, and to be Surgeon General of the Public Health Service for a term of four years. *Timothy Westlake, of Wisconsin, to be Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, Department of Health and Human Services. *Mary Lazare, of Florida, to be Assistant Secretary for Aging, Department of Health and Human Services. *Loren E. Sweatt, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National Mediation Board for a term expiring July 1, 2029. *Nomination was reported with recommendation that it be confirmed subject to the nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5261 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS | SENATE | SENATE | SSUBMISSION | S5261 | S5262 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "929"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "930"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "931"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "932"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "933"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "934"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "935"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "936"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "937"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "938"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "939"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "940"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "941"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "942"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "943"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "944"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "945"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "946"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "947"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "948"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "949"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5261 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5261-S5262] 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 Ms. ROSEN: S. Res. 929. A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding equity stakes held by the Federal Government in private companies; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. By Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER (for herself and Mr. Booker): S. Res. 930. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of October 2026, as ``World Menopause Awareness Month'' and for global awareness and access to care during menopausal transition and post-menopause; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. By Ms. HIRONO (for herself, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Booker, Ms. Cantwell, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Kaine, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Markey, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Padilla, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Warner, and Ms. Warren): S. Res. 931. A resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. SCHIFF (for himself and Mr. Kaine): S. Res. 932. A resolution requesting information on Venezuela's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. By Mr. CASSIDY (for himself, Mr. Hickenlooper, and Mrs. Capito): S. Res. 933. A resolution expressing support for … | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5262 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS | SENATE | SENATE | SCOSPONSORS | S5262 | S5264 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SJRES", "number": "212"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SJRES", "number": "212"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "710"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "710"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "710"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "790"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "790"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "912"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "912"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1088"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1088"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1252"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1252"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1500"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1500"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1699"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1699"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1792"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1792"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1793"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1793"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1816"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1816"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1847"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "1847"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2828"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2828"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2955"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "2955"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3267"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3267"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3285"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3285"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3296"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3296"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3314"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3314"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3315"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "3315"}, {"congre… | 172 Cong. Rec. S5262 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5262-S5264] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS S. 710 At the request of Mr. Durbin, the name of the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz) was added as a cosponsor of S. 710, a bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to prevent fraudulent transactions at virtual currency kiosks, and for other purposes. S. 1088 At the request of Mrs. Shaheen, the name of the Senator from California (Mr. Schiff) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1088, a bill to provide that the memorial to commemorate the sacrifice and service of the women who worked on the home front to support the efforts of the United States military during World War II may be located on the National Mall, and for other purposes. S. 1252 At the request of Mr. Tillis, the name of the Senator from Delaware (Mr. Coons) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1252, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote the increased use of renewable natural gas, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful transportation-related emissions that contribute to poor air quality, and to increase job creation and economic opportunity throughout the United States. S. 1500 At the request of Mrs. Shaheen, the name of the Senator from Arizona (Mr. Gallego) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1500, a bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to prohibit group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage from imposing cost-sharing requirements with respect to diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations. S. 1699 At the request of Mr. Young, the name of the Senator fr… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5264-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | Introductory Statement on S. 5619 | SENATE | SENATE | SSTATEMENTSIND | S5264 | S5264 | [{"name": "Charles E. Schumer", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5619"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5264 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5264] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. SCHUMER (for himself and Mrs. Gillibrand): S. 5619. A bill to restore the allowance of the premium tax credit for lawfully present individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous 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. 5619 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 ``Restoring Essential Plan Coverage Act''. SEC. 2. RESTORATION OF ALLOWANCE OF PREMIUM TAX CREDIT FOR LAWFULLY PRESENT INDIVIDUALS. (a) In General.--Section 71301 of Public Law 119-21 is repealed, and each provision of law amended by such section is amended to read as such provision would read if such section had never been enacted. (b) Effective Date.--Each amendment made by this section shall take effect as if included in the provision of Public Law 119-21 to which such amendment relates. SEC. 3. RESTORATION OF ALLOWANCE OF PREMIUM TAX CREDIT DURING PERIODS OF MEDICAID INELIGIBILITY DUE TO ALIEN STATUS. (a) In General.--Section 36B(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 71302 of Public Law 119- 21, is amended by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: ``(B) Special rule for certain individuals lawfully present in the united states.--If-- ``(i) a taxpayer has a household income which is not greater … |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5264-3 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | Introductory Statement on S. 5632 | SENATE | SENATE | SSTATEMENTSIND | S5264 | S5264 | [{"name": "Richard J. Durbin", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5632"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5264 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5264] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Padilla, and Mr. Schiff): S. 5632. A bill to amend title 44, United States Code, to prohibit the closure of Federal records centers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous 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. 5632 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 ``National Archives Protection Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING THE CLOSURE OF FEDERAL RECORDS CENTERS. Section 2907 of title 44, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``The'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--The''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Prohibition.--The Archivist may not-- ``(1) close or impose unreasonable restrictions on public access to any record center or archive facility established before the date of enactment of this subsection; or ``(2) reconstruct, convert, or rehabilitate any such center or facility if doing so would require the relocation of records for more than 180 days.''. ______ |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5264 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS | SENATE | SENATE | SSTATEMENTS | S5264 | S5265 | [{"name": "Charles E. Schumer", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Richard J. Durbin", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Alex Padilla", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5619"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5619"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5619"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5632"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5632"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5634"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5264 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5264-S5265] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS By Mr. SCHUMER (for himself and Mrs. Gillibrand): S. 5619. A bill to restore the allowance of the premium tax credit for lawfully present individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous 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. 5619 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 ``Restoring Essential Plan Coverage Act''. SEC. 2. RESTORATION OF ALLOWANCE OF PREMIUM TAX CREDIT FOR LAWFULLY PRESENT INDIVIDUALS. (a) In General.--Section 71301 of Public Law 119-21 is repealed, and each provision of law amended by such section is amended to read as such provision would read if such section had never been enacted. (b) Effective Date.--Each amendment made by this section shall take effect as if included in the provision of Public Law 119-21 to which such amendment relates. SEC. 3. RESTORATION OF ALLOWANCE OF PREMIUM TAX CREDIT DURING PERIODS OF MEDICAID INELIGIBILITY DUE TO ALIEN STATUS. (a) In General.--Section 36B(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 71302 of Public Law 119- 21, is amended by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: ``(B) Special rule for certain individuals lawfully present in the united states.--If-- … |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5265-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | SENATE RESOLUTION 929--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING EQUITY STAKES HELD BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN PRIVATE COMPANIES | SENATE | SENATE | SRESOLUTION | S5265 | S5265 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "929"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "929"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "929"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5265 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5265] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS ______ SENATE RESOLUTION 929--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING EQUITY STAKES HELD BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN PRIVATE COMPANIES Ms. ROSEN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: S. Res. 929 Whereas, since January 2025, Federal agencies have announced the acquisition of equity or equity-like interests in private companies through more than 35 transactions, representing more than $27,000,000,000 in taxpayer funds; Whereas, in August 2025, 1789 Capital, a venture capital firm in which the son of President Trump is a partner, invested in Vulcan Elements, a rare earth magnet manufacturer, and, months later, the Department of Defense announced a conditional commitment to lend $620,000,000 to the company and the Federal Government agreed to take a $50,000,000 equity stake in the company; Whereas, in January 2026, the Department of Commerce announced a tentative agreement to provide up to $1,600,000,000 in funding and loans to USA Rare Earth and to acquire approximately a 10 percent stake in the company, and, on the same day, USA Rare Earth announced a $1,500,000,000 private offering of the stock of the company, for which the lead placement agent was Cantor Fitzgerald, a firm formerly led by the Secretary of Commerce and now led by the sons of the Secretary of Commerce; and Whereas equity interests acquired with taxpayer funds belong to the people of the United States and must never be used to enrich Federal officials, Members… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5265-3 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | SENATE RESOLUTION 930--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE RECOGNITION OF OCTOBER 2026, AS "WORLD MENOPAUSE AWARENESS MONTH" AND FOR GLOBAL AWARENESS AND ACCESS TO CARE DURING MENOPAUSAL TRANSITION AND... | SENATE | SENATE | RECOGNIZING | S5265 | S5265 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "930"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "930"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "930"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5265 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5265] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 930--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE RECOGNITION OF OCTOBER 2026, AS ``WORLD MENOPAUSE AWARENESS MONTH'' AND FOR GLOBAL AWARENESS AND ACCESS TO CARE DURING MENOPAUSAL TRANSITION AND POST- MENOPAUSE Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER (for herself and Mr. Booker) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: S. Res. 930 Whereas, each year, October 18 marks World Menopause Day, a day when organizations and individuals around the world advocate to improve awareness of menopause and support options available for improving health and well-being; Whereas, by 2030, the world population of menopausal and postmenopausal women is projected to increase to 1,200,000,000, with 27,000,000 new entrants each year; Whereas, each year, women in the United States enter the menopausal transition with little guidance on what to expect before, during, and after their reproductive years; Whereas, according to the Department of Health and Human Services, as many as 3 out of 4 women experience hot flashes, the most common menopause symptom, and other symptoms include memory loss, urinary problems, depression, and anxiety; Whereas menopausal symptoms can be severe and affect daily activities and quality of life with hot flashes lasting an average of 7 to 9 years, with a third of women experiencing vasomotor symptoms for a decade or longer; Whereas studies show that Black and Hispanic women may experience menopause earlier, more intense menopausal symptoms, and for a longer period of time; Whereas as many as 40 percen… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5265-4 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | SENATE RESOLUTION 931--RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2026 AS FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH AND CELEBRATING THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF FILIPINO AMERICANS AND THEIR IMMENSE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE... | SENATE | SENATE | RECOGNIZING | S5265 | S5266 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "298"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "HRES", "number": "780"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "931"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "931"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "931"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5265 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5265-S5266] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 931--RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2026 AS FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH AND CELEBRATING THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF FILIPINO AMERICANS AND THEIR IMMENSE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNITED STATES Ms. HIRONO (for herself, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Booker, Ms. Cantwell, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Kaine, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Markey, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Padilla, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Warner, and Ms. Warren) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary: [[Page S5266]] S. Res. 931 Whereas the earliest documented Filipino presence in the continental United States was October 18, 1587, when the first ``Luzones Indios'' arrived in Morro Bay, California, on board the Nuestra Senora de Esperanza, a Manila-built galleon ship; Whereas, in 1763, the first permanent Filipino settlement in the United States was established in St. Malo, Louisiana, marking over 250 years of continuous Filipino American history; Whereas the Filipino American community is the third largest Asian American group in the United States, with a population of approximately 5,000,000; Whereas, from 2000 to 2023, the Filipino American community grew 89 percent, and Filipinos are the largest Asian community in the States of Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, West Virginia, and Wyoming and the territories of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; Whereas, in 1991, the Filipino American National Historical Society made efforts to recognize October as Filip… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5265 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | Introductory Statement on S. 5634 | SENATE | SENATE | SSTATEMENTSIND | S5265 | S5265 | [{"name": "Alex Padilla", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "119", "type": "S", "number": "5634"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5265 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5265] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. PADILLA (for himself and Mr. Kim): [[Page S5265]] S. 5634. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide additional amounts of loan forgiveness to teachers of English learners and teachers of bilingual and dual language immersion students, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Mr. PADILLA. Mr. President, I rise to speak in support of the Supporting Providers of English Language Learning, SPELL, Act, which I introduced today. English learners are one of the fastest growing student populations in the country. Across the United States, about 10 percent of all publc school students are English learners. In California alone, nearly 19 percent of all public school students identify as English learners. Yet we are facing a devastating shortage of teachers with the skills needed to support these students. If we do not address this shortage, the achievement gap for this vulnerable group of students will continue to grow. Educating students learning English requires specialized instruction and unique teacher strategies. If we are going to meet the needs of these students, we need to facilitate the training and retention of high-quality teachers for our English learners. The SPELL Act, would amend the Higher Education Act to provide up to $17,500 in Federal student loan forgiveness for teachers of English learners, bilingual students, or dual immersion students in high-need schools. This would match the level of loan forgiveness offered to teachers of other in-demand subjects such as math, science, and special education. By lessening the financial burden on prospective English learner teachers, we can help incentivize a greater number of passionate and highly qualified teach… |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5266 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | SENATE RESOLUTION 932--REQUESTING INFORMATION ON VENEZUELA'S HUMAN RIGHTS PRACTICES PURSUANT TO SECTION 502B(c) OF THE FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1961 | SENATE | SENATE | SRESOLUTION | S5266 | S5267 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "932"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "932"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "932"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5266 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5266-S5267] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 932--REQUESTING INFORMATION ON VENEZUELA'S HUMAN RIGHTS PRACTICES PURSUANT TO SECTION 502B(c) OF THE FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1961 Mr. SCHIFF (for himself and Mr. Kaine) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations: S. Res. 932 Resolved, SECTION 1. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON VENEZUELA'S HUMAN RIGHTS PRACTICES. (a) Statement Requested.--The Senate requests that the Secretary of State, not later than 30 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2304(c)), a statement regarding the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela's human rights practices that has been prepared in collaboration with the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and the Office of the Legal Adviser at the Department of State. (b) Elements.--The statement submitted pursuant to subsection (a) should include-- (1) all available information concerning alleged violations and abuses of internationally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms by the Government of Venezuela beginning on January 10, 2025, and identifying such alleged violations and abuses that have continued beyond or happened since January 3, 2026, including those involving-- (A) arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance, cruel, inhuman, or degrading [[Page S5267]] treatme… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5267-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | SENATE RESOLUTION 934--DESIGNATING OCTOBER 10, 2026, AS "AMERICAN GIRLS IN SPORTS DAY" | SENATE | SENATE | DESIGNATING | S5267 | S5268 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "934"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "934"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "934"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5267 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5267-S5268] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 934--DESIGNATING OCTOBER 10, 2026, AS ``AMERICAN GIRLS IN SPORTS DAY'' Mrs. BLACKBURN (for herself, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Justice, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Tuberville, Mr. Lee, Mrs. Britt, Mr. Lankford, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mrs. Moody, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Ricketts, Mr. Risch, Mr. Daines, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Budd, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Moreno, Mr. Cornyn, Ms. Graham, Mr. McCormick, Mr. Young, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Scott of South Carolina, Mrs. Capito, and Mr. Schmitt) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary: S. Res. 934 Whereas athletic participation has an important, positive impact on young girls, improving their physical health, self- confidence, and discipline; Whereas women have been responsible for some of the greatest athletic feats in American history, from the Olympic games to professional competition; Whereas female athletes have served as inspirations for generations of women and girls; Whereas the enactment of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) (referred to in this preamble as ``Title IX'') marked a pivotal moment in the Federal support of girls in sports; Whereas there are fundamental biological differences between men and women that put women at a competitive disadvantage in sports and jeopardize their safety during competition; Whereas, in recent years, there has been an increase in the number of biological men allowed to compete in women's sports; Whereas, since the 1980s, biological men have displaced women and… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5267 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | SENATE RESOLUTION 933--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF OCTOBER 2026 AS "NATIONAL DYSLEXIA AWARENESS MONTH" | SENATE | SENATE | SRESOLUTION | S5267 | S5267 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "933"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "933"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "933"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5267 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5267] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 933--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF OCTOBER 2026 AS ``NATIONAL DYSLEXIA AWARENESS MONTH'' Mr. CASSIDY (for himself, Mr. Hickenlooper, and Mrs. Capito) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: S. Res. 933 Whereas dyslexia is-- (1) defined as an unexpected difficulty in reading for an individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader; and (2) most commonly caused by a difficulty in phonological processing (the appreciation of the individual sounds of spoken language), which affects the ability of an individual to speak, read, and spell; Whereas the First Step Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-391; 132 Stat. 5194) included a definition of dyslexia as part of the requirement of the Act to screen inmates for dyslexia upon intake in Federal prisons; Whereas the definition of dyslexia in section 3635 of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 101(a) of the First Step Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-391; 132 Stat. 5195), is the first and only definition of dyslexia in a Federal statute; Whereas dyslexia is the most common learning disability and affects 80 to 90 percent of all individuals with a learning disability; Whereas dyslexia is persistent and highly prevalent, affecting as many as 1 out of every 5 individuals; Whereas dyslexia is a paradox, in that an individual with dyslexia may have both-- (1) weaknesses in decoding that result in difficulties in accurate or fluent word recognition; and (2) strengths in higher level cognitive function… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5268-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | SENATE RESOLUTION 936--DESIGNATING OCTOBER 8, 2026, AS "NATIONAL HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL DAY" | SENATE | SENATE | DESIGNATING | S5268 | S5268 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "936"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "936"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "936"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5268 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5268] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 936--DESIGNATING OCTOBER 8, 2026, AS ``NATIONAL HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL DAY'' Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself, Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Coons, and Mr. Murphy) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: S. Res. 936 Whereas hydrogen, which has an atomic mass of 1.008, is the most abundant element in the universe; Whereas the United States is a world leader in the development and deployment of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies; Whereas hydrogen fuel cells played an instrumental role in the United States space program, helping the United States achieve the mission of landing a man on the Moon; Whereas private industry, Federal and State governments, national laboratories, and institutions of higher education continue to improve fuel cell and hydrogen technologies to address the most pressing energy, environmental, and economic issues of the United States; Whereas fuel cells utilizing hydrogen and hydrogen-rich fuels to generate electricity are clean, efficient, safe, and resilient technologies being used for-- (1) stationary and backup power generation; and (2) zero-emission transportation for light-duty vehicles, industrial vehicles, delivery vans, buses, trucks, trains, military vehicles, marine applications, and aerial vehicles; Whereas stationary fuel cells are being placed in service for continuous and backup power to provide businesses and other energy consumers with reliable power in the event of grid outages; Whereas stationary fuel cells can help reduce water use, as compared to traditional power generat… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5268-3 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | SENATE RESOLUTION 937--RECOGNIZING THE SERIOUSNESS OF POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS) AND EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF SEPTEMBER 2026 AS "PCOS AWARENESS MONTH" | SENATE | SENATE | RECOGNIZING | S5268 | S5269 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "937"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "937"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "937"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5268 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5268-S5269] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 937--RECOGNIZING THE SERIOUSNESS OF POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS) AND EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF SEPTEMBER 2026 AS ``PCOS AWARENESS MONTH'' Ms. WARREN (for herself and Mrs. Fischer) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: S. Res. 937 Whereas polycystic ovary syndrome (referred to in this preamble as ``PCOS'') is a common health problem among women and girls involving multiple systems of the body, including hormones, metabolism, and mental and reproductive health; Whereas there is no universal definition of PCOS, but researchers estimate that 10 percent of women in the United States are affected by the condition; Whereas, according to a 2023 study, the annual burden of PCOS in the United States is estimated to be in excess of $15,000,000,000, and this estimate does not include-- (1) the cost of all comorbidities in post-menopause or adolescence; or (2) indirect and intangible costs related to the disorder; Whereas PCOS can affect girls at the onset of puberty and throughout the remainder of their lives; Whereas the symptoms of PCOS include infertility, irregular or absent menstrual periods, acne, weight gain, thinning of scalp hair, excessive facial and body hair growth, numerous small ovarian follicles, pelvic pain, and mental health problems; Whereas research has found that women with PCOS have higher rates of mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and eating disorders, and are potentially at greater risk for suicide; Whereas up to 70 percent of… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5268 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | SENATE RESOLUTION 935--DESIGNATING OCTOBER 23, 2026, AS "NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY DAY" | SENATE | SENATE | DESIGNATING | S5268 | S5268 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "935"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "935"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "935"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5268 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5268] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 935--DESIGNATING OCTOBER 23, 2026, AS ``NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY DAY'' Ms. BALDWIN (for herself, Mr. Van Hollen, Mrs. Murray, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Blumenthal, and Mr. Heinrich) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary: S. Res. 935 Whereas, on October 23, 1972, the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.) became law and ushered in a new era of ocean conservation; Whereas the National Marine Sanctuary System is a nationwide network that conserves spectacular oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes; Whereas communities across the United States can nominate their most treasured marine and Great Lakes waters for consideration as national marine sanctuaries; Whereas national marine sanctuaries protect biodiversity, safeguard extraordinary seascapes, historic shipwrecks, and sacred cultural places, and provide abundant recreational opportunities; Whereas national marine sanctuaries seek opportunities to partner with indigenous governments and communities to achieve shared conservation goals and to support the care- taking of ecological resources and cultural sites of indigenous peoples; Whereas national marine sanctuaries protect vital habitats for countless species of fish and wildlife, including many species that are listed as threatened or endangered; Whereas the conservation of marine ecosystems is vital for healthy oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes, for addressing climate change, and for sustaining productive coastal economies; Whereas the National Ma… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5269-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | SENATE RESOLUTION 939--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT IT VALUES THE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO AS THE STATE PARTNER OF THE IOWA NATIONAL GUARD OVER THE PAST 15 YEARS | SENATE | SENATE | SRESOLUTION | S5269 | S5270 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "939"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "939"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "939"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5269 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5269-S5270] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 939--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT IT VALUES THE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO AS THE STATE PARTNER OF THE IOWA NATIONAL GUARD OVER THE PAST 15 YEARS Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself and Ms. Ernst) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: S. Res. 939 Whereas the National Guard State Partnership Program was created in 1993 to link foreign partner countries with segments of the National Guard to foster mutual interests and establish long-term relationships; Whereas, in 2011, the Iowa National Guard and the Kosovo Security Force were joined via the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program; Whereas, since 2011, Iowa and Kosovo have participated in numerous joint activities; [[Page S5270]] Whereas several members of the Ministry of Defense and the Kosovo Security Force have received knowledge and training according to the standards, tactics, and strategies of the United States Armed Forces; Whereas the joint activities of the Iowa-Kosovo state partnership have shown the Kosovo Security Force how the United States military operates and have prepared and trained soldiers for international engagements, civil-military operations, crisis management, economic development, higher education, and environmental policy; Whereas, in 2021, Kosovo Security Force deployed to Kuwait for the first time in a joint mission with the Iowa National Guard; Whereas, in May 2024, 165 Kosovo Security Force personnel trained alongside the Iowa National Guard for over three weeks at the Joint Readiness Training Cent… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5269 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | SENATE RESOLUTION 938--TO HONOR THE AMERICANS KILLED BY HAMAS TERRORISTS AND THEIR AFFILIATES ON AND AFTER OCTOBER 7, 2023, TO REAFFIRM THE COMMITMENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO SEEK LEGAL JUSTICE ON... | SENATE | SENATE | SRESOLUTION | S5269 | S5269 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "938"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "938"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "938"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5269 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5269] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 938--TO HONOR THE AMERICANS KILLED BY HAMAS TERRORISTS AND THEIR AFFILIATES ON AND AFTER OCTOBER 7, 2023, TO REAFFIRM THE COMMITMENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO SEEK LEGAL JUSTICE ON BEHALF OF THEIR FAMILIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Mr. SCOTT of Florida (for himself and Ms. Rosen) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: S. Res. 938 Whereas, beginning on October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists and their affiliates launched a coordinated and unprovoked attack against the State of Israel, murdering more than 1,200 people, wounding thousands more, and taking 251 hostages, including 12 Americans, into the Gaza Strip; Whereas the Department of State has confirmed that at least 46 Americans were killed by Hamas and its affiliates in the attacks of October 7, 2023, one of the largest losses of American lives in a single day since September 11, 2001; Whereas the 46 Americans who were killed on October 7, 2023, that have been publicly reported as of the date of adoption of this resolution include the following victims: (1) Laor Abramov, 20. (2) Amitai Ben Zvi, 80. (3) Danielle Ben-Senyor, 34. (4) Arnon Benveniste, 26. (5) Yona Betzalel Brief, 23. (6) Itay Chen, 19. (7) Etai Cohen, 22. (8) Giora Duvdevani, 81. (9) Cindy Flash, 67. (10) Itay Glisko, 20. (11) Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23. (12) Gad Haggai, 72. (13) Avraham Hankin, 38. (14) Yannai Kaminka, 20. (15) Hayim Katsman, 32. (16) Roi Yosef Levy, 44. (17) Deborah Matias, 50. (18) Adir Mesika, 23. (19) Smadar Mor Edan, 38.… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5270-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | SENATE RESOLUTION 941--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 24, 2026, TO OCTOBER 31, 2026, AS "BAT WEEK" | SENATE | SENATE | SRESOLUTION | S5270 | S5271 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "941"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "941"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "941"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5270 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5270-S5271] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 941--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 24, 2026, TO OCTOBER 31, 2026, AS ``BAT WEEK'' Mr. WELCH (for himself and Mr. Booker) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: S. Res. 941 Whereas bats are vital to the sustainability of natural ecosystems, national economies, and human health by controlling damaging insect pests, pollinating plants that produce fruits and vegetables, dispersing seeds to ensure healthy functioning forests and fields, and saving farmers in the United States more than $3,700,000,000 in pest control every year; Whereas bats have captured the human imagination through backyard sightings, folklore, art, myths, and legends, making outreach and education about the importance of bats instrumental; Whereas bats are present throughout the world, except in extremely cold regions, and are the second-largest order of mammals with over 1,400 species; Whereas white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that has killed millions of bats in North America, has now spread to 41 States and 12 species of hibernating bats; Whereas the disease has caused significant declines in populations of the tricolored bat, the little brown bat, and the northern long-eared bat, which is listed as endangered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); Whereas the Department of the Interior, through the United States Fish and Wildlife [[Page S5271]] Service, the United States Geological Survey, the National Park Service, and the Bureau of… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5270 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | SENATE RESOLUTION 940--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF SEPTEMBER 2026 AS "SICKLE CELL DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH" IN ORDER TO EDUCATE COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES ABOUT SICKLE CELL... | SENATE | SENATE | SRESOLUTION | S5270 | S5270 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "940"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "940"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "940"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5270 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5270] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 940--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF SEPTEMBER 2026 AS ``SICKLE CELL DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH'' IN ORDER TO EDUCATE COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES ABOUT SICKLE CELL DISEASE AND THE NEED FOR RESEARCH, EARLY DETECTION METHODS, EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS, AND PREVENTATIVE CARE PROGRAMS WITH RESPECT TO COMPLICATIONS FROM SICKLE CELL DISEASE AND CONDITIONS RELATED TO SICKLE CELL DISEASE Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina (for himself, Mr. Booker, Mr. Young, Ms. Smith, Mrs. Britt, Mr. Padilla, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Ms. Warren, and Mr. Lankford) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: S. Res. 940 Whereas sickle cell disease (referred to in this preamble as ``SCD'') is an inherited blood disorder that is a major health problem in the United States and worldwide; Whereas SCD can result in multiple medical complications, including anemia, jaundice, gallstones, strokes, restricted blood flow, damaged tissue in the liver, spleen, and kidneys, and death; Whereas SCD causes acute and chronic episodes of severe pain; Whereas SCD affects an estimated 100,000 individuals in the United States; Whereas approximately 1,800 to 2,000 babies are born with SCD each year in the United States, with the disease occurring in approximately 1 in 365 newborn Black or African American infants and 1 in 16,300 newborn Hispanic-American infants, and can be found in individuals of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Asian, and Indian origin; Whereas more than 2,000,000 individuals in the United States have the sickle cell trait and 1 in 13 Black or Africa… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5271-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | SENATE RESOLUTION 943--SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF A NATIONAL MOVE OVER LAW DAY | SENATE | SENATE | SRESOLUTION | S5271 | S5271 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "943"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "943"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "943"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5271 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5271] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 943--SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF A NATIONAL MOVE OVER LAW DAY Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself and Mrs. Fischer) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: S. Res. 943 Whereas the Senate wishes to recognize traffic incident management responders (as described in the Traffic Incident Management Handbook of the Federal Highway Administration), which include law enforcement officers, fire and rescue personnel, emergency medical services personnel, tow truck operators, and transportation workers; Whereas many traffic incident management responders are seriously injured or lose their lives while performing their duties each year as a result of being struck by speeding, impaired, or distracted motorists and motorists who are not aware of move over laws; Whereas, in 2025, 36 traffic incident management responders were killed in the United States due to roadside collisions, according to data published by the Emergency Responder Safety Institute; Whereas the Federal Highway Administration, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration of the Department of Transportation host the Crash Responder Safety Week annually in November as part of a national effort-- (1) to protect traffic incident management responders who are at the scene of highway crashes; and (2) to remind the public of their responsibility to slow down, move over, and stay alert when driving near roadside incidents involving traffic incident management responders; Whereas each State has… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5271-3 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | SENATE RESOLUTION 944--DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 2026 AS "SCHOOL BUS SAFETY MONTH" | SENATE | SENATE | DESIGNATING | S5271 | S5272 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "944"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "944"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "944"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5271 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5271-S5272] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 944--DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 2026 AS ``SCHOOL BUS SAFETY MONTH'' Mrs. FISCHER (for herself and Mr. Peters) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: S. Res. 944 Whereas school buses comprise the largest mass transportation fleet in the United States; Whereas, in an average year, 26,000,000 K-12 students ride a school bus every day, and school bus operators drive school buses more than 3,800,000,000 miles; Whereas the Child Safety Network (referred to in this preamble as the ``CSN''), which is celebrating 37 years of public service in the United States, supports the CSN Safe Ride campaign, which is designed to provide the school bus industry with driver training, the latest technology, and free safety and security resources, including resources to help parents raise safer and healthier children; [[Page S5272]] Whereas CSN is providing free downloadable video education to tens of millions of kindergarten through sixth grade students on danger zones, safely boarding and disembarking from school buses, emergency evacuation, pedestrian safety, and preventing bullying aboard school buses; Whereas billions of student boarding and unloading events occur each school year; Whereas motorists illegally pass stopped school buses tens of millions of times annually, placing students entering and exiting school buses at risk, and CSN continues to work with local, State, and Federal authorities, institutions of higher education, school transportation professionals, and other safety partners to identify, evaluate… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5271 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | SENATE RESOLUTION 942--RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL FORENSIC SCIENCE WEEK | SENATE | SENATE | RECOGNIZING | S5271 | S5271 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "942"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "942"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "942"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5271 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5271] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 942--RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL FORENSIC SCIENCE WEEK Mr. CRAPO (for himself, Mr. Welch, and Mr. Risch) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: S. Res. 942 Whereas the Senate is committed to the use of forensic science in the investigation of crimes, the prosecution and conviction of the correct perpetrators of crimes, and the exoneration of innocent individuals falsely accused of crimes in the United States; Whereas forensic science service providers address critical questions in civil and criminal investigations and trials in the United States, including by providing scientific conclusions relating to forensic evidence; Whereas forensic science service providers partner with-- (1) Federal agencies to build and maintain criminal databases relating to latent prints, DNA, and other information relevant to criminal cases; and (2) Federal, State, and local agencies to ensure public safety; Whereas forensic science service providers serve a vital role in the criminal justice system by providing scientific information to investigators and officers of the court; and Whereas the week of September 20, 2026, to September 26, 2026, is recognized as ``National Forensic Science Week'': Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week; and (2) recognizes that National Forensic Science Week provides a special opportunity for-- (A) forensic science service providers-- (i) to acknowledge the contribut… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5272-2 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | SENATE RESOLUTION 946--DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, AS "NATIONAL VETERANS SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY" | SENATE | SENATE | DESIGNATING | S5272 | S5273 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "946"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "946"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "946"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5272 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5272-S5273] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 946--DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, AS ``NATIONAL VETERANS SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY'' Mr. TILLIS (for himself, Mr. King, Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Sheehy, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Warner, Mr. Hickenlooper, Mr. Blumenthal, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Fetterman, Mr. Gallego, Mrs. Murray, Ms. Cortez Masto, Ms. Rosen, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Reed, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Peters, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Booker, and Mr. Scott of South Carolina) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: S. Res. 946 Whereas the wounds sustained through armed service to the United States are both visible and invisible; Whereas the wounds sustained through armed service to the United States may be invisible, but those wounds are treatable if the bearers of those wounds are connected to the right resources; Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs has reported that there are, on average, 17.5 veteran suicides per day; Whereas veterans account for a disproportionate percentage of all adult suicides in the United States; Whereas early intervention, connection to care, and community support are critical components of effective suicide prevention; Whereas comprehensive veteran suicide prevention efforts include promoting evidence-based practices to reduce suicide risk, including promoting safe firearm storage and connecting veterans in crisis with timely care and support; Whereas preventing veteran suicide requires collaboration among Federal, State,… | |
| CREC-2026-09-30-pt1-PgS5272 | 2026-09-30 | 119 | 2 | 172 | 155 | SENATE RESOLUTION 945--DESIGNATING NOVEMBER 7, 2026, AS "NATIONAL BISON DAY" | SENATE | SENATE | DESIGNATING | S5272 | S5272 | [{"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "945"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "945"}, {"congress": "119", "type": "SRES", "number": "945"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. S5272 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5272] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 945--DESIGNATING NOVEMBER 7, 2026, AS ``NATIONAL BISON DAY'' Mr. HOEVEN (for himself, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Lujan, Ms. Warren, Mr. Hickenlooper, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Moran, Ms. Lummis, Mr. Coons, Mr. Booker, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Ricketts, Ms. Klobuchar, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Boozman, Ms. Smith, and Mrs. Hyde-Smith) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: S. Res. 945 Whereas, on May 9, 2016, the North American bison was adopted as the national mammal of the United States; Whereas bison are considered a historical and cultural symbol of the United States; Whereas bison are integrally linked with the economic and spiritual lives of many Indian Tribes through trade and sacred ceremonies; Whereas there are approximately 87 Indian Tribes participating in the InterTribal Buffalo Council, which is a Tribal organization incorporated pursuant to section 17 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the ``Indian Reorganization Act'') (48 Stat. 988, chapter 576; 25 U.S.C. 5124); Whereas numerous members of Indian Tribes are involved in bison restoration on Tribal land; Whereas members of Indian Tribes have a combined herd of almost 25,000 bison on more than 1,000,000 acres of Tribal land in 22 States; Whereas bison play an important role in the health of the wildlife, landscapes, and grasslands of the United States; Whereas bison hold significant economic value for private producers and Tribal and rural communities; Whereas, as of 2022, the Department of Agriculture estimates that 192,477 head of bis… |
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