Congress in January 2025

Doug LaMalfaRepublican, California

Addressing California Wildfires

We see it every year, especially in the West. When fire season hits, it can be very devastating. Some years were better than others. In the northern part of the State that I represent and some of my colleagues in surrounding States, we got hit pretty hard in the forested areas, some of the grassland areas, et cetera.

Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat, New Hampshire

Trump Executive Orders (Executive Calendar)

I come to the floor this evening to join my colleagues to express my deep concerns about the Trump administration's extreme decision to take away services that millions of families and small businesses rely on. This is a decision that does not lower costs, that does not create jobs, that does not enhance public safety, or keep our communities safe.

David SchweikertRepublican, Arizona

Primary Driver of U.S. Debt and Interest Fragility

I think we are going to try to do a bit of a continuation of what we were doing last week. If you don't like math or economics, please turn off C-SPAN.

Margaret Wood HassanDemocrat, New Hampshire

Trump Executive Orders

I rise at this late hour to join my colleagues in expressing my grave concern--my alarm--at the new administration's attempt to discard the rule of law and expand Executive power and, in so doing, threaten the well-being of communities across the country, including in New Hampshire.

Chip RoyRepublican, Texas

Pardoning Pro-Life Activists Targeted by DOJ

Today, the President of the United States issued 21 very important pardons of individuals who had been put in jail, prosecuted, persecuted, for their religious beliefs and exercise of their speech.

Al GreenDemocrat, Texas

And Still I Rise: the Peaceful Transfer of Power

And still I rise. And I rise today in the name of government of the people, by the people, and for the people; not government of the oligarchs, by the oligarchs, for the oligarchs; or for the plutocrats; and I surely do not rise in the name of government by the mob and for the mob.

Kevin KileyRepublican, California

Commemorating Anthony Pescetti

I wish to commemorate the life of Anthony Pescetti, of Granite Bay, who passed away unexpectedly in early December.

James P. McGovernDemocrat, Massachusetts

Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act

First of all, let me thank the gentleman from Florida for his opening and congratulate him on his new chairmanship. I hope that there will be occasions where we can work together on issues that will advance the cause of human rights and promote stability in the world, but unfortunately, today is not one of those occasions.

Jake EllzeyRepublican, Texas

Celebrating Achievements in Texas' Sixth Congressional District

I rise today with a deep sense of pride and gratitude for the people of this great Nation and the incredible achievements of my constituents in the Sixth Congressional District of Texas.

Charles E. SchumerDemocrat, New York

Trump Executive Orders (Executive Calendar)

I want to thank my Democratic colleagues: Senators Shaheen and Blumenthal, Senators Kim and Padilla, and so many others; Senator Schatz, Senator Durbin, so many others who came on the floor tonight. And why did we all come on the floor? To sound the alarm of the reckless, lawless things Donald Trump is already doing to American families.

John CornynRepublican, Texas

119th Congress

As you know, last Friday, the Senate swore in new leaders for the 119th Congress, and in 2 weeks, the new Commander in Chief will be sworn in for a second time.

Martin HeinrichDemocrat, New Mexico

Trump Executive Orders

In an overnight maneuver on Monday, President Trump unlawfully and unilaterally blockaded much of the Federal budget. Hitting ``send'' on a two-page memo, the Trump administration triggered a chaotic 24 hours that has thrown every town, county, Tribe, nonprofit, doctor's office, hospital, nursing home, school, and preschool in my State into disarray.