Congress in February 2025

Doug LaMalfaRepublican, California

Return the United States to a Balanced Budget

I appreciate the time and effort to make this time available so that we can communicate directly with the American public about what is going on in Congress.

Adam B. SchiffDemocrat, California

Nomination of Russell Vought (Executive Calendar)

It is getting late, too late for some of the people we serve to even be awake--though I imagine many are. Not by choice, a mother in the Central Valley is awake, staring at her kitchen table, trying to work out where her sick child can receive the medical care that child needs now that a Federal grant supporting the only rural healthcare center in her community is in limbo.

Bernard SandersIndependent, Vermont

Trump Administration (Executive Calendar)

We are living in an extremely dangerous time. Future generations will look back at this moment--what we do right now--and remember whether we had the courage to defend our democracy against the growing threats of oligarchy and authoritarianism.

Nancy MaceRepublican, South Carolina

Iron Sharpens Iron

I rise today to call out the cowards who think they can prey on women and get away with it. Today, I am going scorched Earth. Let the bridges I burn this evening light our way forward.

Richard BlumenthalDemocrat, Connecticut

Nomination of Russell Vought (Executive Calendar)

I have the bad fortune and audacity to follow one of our greatest speakers, one of the Nation's greatest orators and a preacher. I know we all appreciate the old wisdom: Never follow a preacher.

Roger F. WickerRepublican, Mississippi

Reading of Washington's Farewell Address

Ladies and gentlemen, my fellow Americans and guests, on September 19, 1796, President George Washington published an open letter to the American people. The immediate purpose of this message was to notify his fellow citizens that he would not seek a third term as President. Beyond that, George Washington chose the occasion to provide profound parting advice to his countrymen.

Alex PadillaDemocrat, California

Nomination of Russell Vought (Executive Calendar)

I rise today in the strongest terms to oppose the nomination of Russell Vought to serve as Director of the Office of Management and Budget. I do so not just for his poor performance and lack of transparency before the Senate Budget Committee during his confirmation hearing but because of his truly dangerous and damaging vision for the future of our country.

Angus S. King Jr.Independent, Maine

Federal Fumbles (Executive Calendar)

I would like to begin my remarks this afternoon by talking a little bit about the Constitution.

David SchweikertRepublican, Arizona

United States Debt by CBO Is Projected to Be $37.2 Trillion by September 30, 2025

Forgive us, as we are getting ourselves organized. The gentleman from Texas ended a couple minutes sooner than we expected.

Kweisi MfumeDemocrat, Maryland

Remembering History and Why It Is Important

I rise today to talk about two things, one particularly of import and interest, because we are exiting what we have come to know in this country as Black History Month and the other more pertinent in terms of the current news and what is going on, particularly what has been going on over the last month and a half.

Kevin KileyRepublican, California

Advancements in AI

I wanted to say a few words this evening about the rapid advancements that we are witnessing when it comes to the capability of artificial intelligence models.

Raphael G. WarnockDemocrat, Georgia

Nomination of Russell Vought (Executive Calendar)

I rise today in strong opposition to the nomination of Russell Vought to be the head of the Office of Management and Budget. His leadership will only continue the disruption that is hurting Georgians in every corner of my State even as I speak.