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Dec. 7, 2023 Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under the Rule Submitted By the Department of Education Relating to ``Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (Ffel) Program'' Rep. Gabe Amo
Dec. 7, 2023 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024--Conference Report--Motion to Proceed Sen. Jack Reed
Dec. 5, 2023 -9999 Sen. Jack Reed
Dec. 5, 2023 -9999 Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Dec. 4, 2023 -9999 Sen. Jack Reed
Dec. 4, 2023 -9999 Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Dec. 4, 2023 -9999 Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Dec. 4, 2023 -9999 Sen. Jack Reed
Dec. 4, 2023 -9999 Sen. Jack Reed
Dec. 1, 2023 Carper, Whitehouse, Pallone Urge EPA to Strengthen Methane Emissions Reporting Rule Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 30, 2023 Wyden Leads Democratic Colleagues in Introducing Billionaires Income Tax Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 29, 2023 -9999 Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 29, 2023 Budgetary Revisions Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 29, 2023 Schatz, Van Hollen, Reed Release Statement Following White House Meeting On Situation In Israel & Gaza Sen. Jack Reed
Nov. 29, 2023 -9999 Sen. Jack Reed
Nov. 29, 2023 Executive Reports of Committee Sen. Jack Reed
Nov. 28, 2023 Reaffirming the State of Israel's Right to Exist Rep. Gabe Amo
Nov. 16, 2023 Wyden, Whitehouse, King Lead Colleagues to Introduce Bill to Ensure Hedge Fund Managers Pay Fair Share in Taxes Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 15, 2023 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 Sen. Jack Reed
Nov. 14, 2023 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 Rep. Seth Magaziner
Nov. 13, 2023 Welcoming the Honorable Gabe Amo to the House of Representatives Rep. Seth Magaziner
Nov. 13, 2023 Swearing in of the Honorable Gabe Amo, of Rhode Island, As A Member of the House Rep. Seth Magaziner
Nov. 8, 2023 National College Application Month Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 8, 2023 -9999 Sen. Jack Reed
Nov. 8, 2023 National Advisory Council on Indian Education Improvement Act Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 8, 2023 Schatz, Van Hollen, Murphy, And Reed Lead Majority Of Democratic Caucus In Push For More Information Around Strategy To Defeat Hamas, Protect Civilians In Gaza Sen. Jack Reed
Nov. 8, 2023 Impactt Human Trafficking Act Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 8, 2023 -9999 Sen. Jack Reed
Nov. 8, 2023 Executive Calendar Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 8, 2023 Recognizing Deputy Chief Mike Mernick of the Warwick Fire Department Rep. Seth Magaziner
Nov. 8, 2023 -9999 Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 8, 2023 U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 2, 2023 Executive Calendar Sen. Jack Reed
Nov. 2, 2023 -9999 Sen. Jack Reed
Nov. 2, 2023 Warren, Whitehouse, Cohen, Lawmakers Urge Biden Administration to Eliminate Investor-State Dispute Settlement from Existing U.S. Trade and Investment Agreements Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 2, 2023 Budget Committee Launches Investigation into Climate Change-Fueled Insurance Crisis Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 2, 2023 -9999 Sen. Jack Reed
Nov. 1, 2023 Unanimous Consent Requests--Executive Calendar Sen. Jack Reed
Nov. 1, 2023 -9999 Sen. Jack Reed
Nov. 1, 2023 Executive Calendar Sen. Jack Reed
Nov. 1, 2023 Whitehouse: IRS Cuts in Republicans' Israel Supplemental Would Increase Deficit Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Oct. 30, 2023 Chairman Whitehouse's remarks, as prepared for delivery: Ranking Member Grassley and members of the Committee, in ten hearings so far this year, we've laid out serious risks climate change poses to the federal budget, to American families and businesses, and to the economy at large. Today's hearing will examine yet another threat posed by climate change: disruption of global supply chains, causing economic disruptions, product shortages, and higher prices for businesses and consumers--climate inflation. Our global economy relies on a network of interdependent supply chains. Its end products may be a simple soybean, or may--like this cellphone--comprise thousands of parts sourced from around the globe. Think of the interconnected systems that enable the production and distribution of a cellphone: the raw mineral extraction, the manufacturing of thousands of individual components, the assembly of those components into a single device, and the distribution of those devices worldwide. Supply chains support almost $20 trillion each year in global trade and are foundational to our everyday lives. Yet almost no one thought about them until the COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the fragilities in our system. Almost overnight, we saw how shocks can disrupt supply chains, triggering cascading effects both upstream and down. Just as the pandemic wreaked havoc throughout our supply chains, climate change is poised to do the same--only much more frequently. In fact, it has already begun. Already, we are seeing climate disruptions in the procurement of raw materials. At our hearing on climate change and the agricultural sector, there was bipartisan agreement that extreme weather is damaging crop yields and increasing food prices. Last year, Hurricane Ian devastated Florida's orange trees, driving up the cost of orange juice. Climate-fueled droughts and heatwaves made growing chicken feed more expensive, which contributed to higher egg prices. Drought and wildfires in Spain have cut olive oil production in half and catapulted prices to record highs. Hotter and drier climates are stunting cacao harvests and making cocoa--an essential ingredient in chocolate--more expensive than it has been in decades. The added costs of climate change now have a seat at kitchen tables around the world. Climate upheaval is also affecting supply of the critical minerals used in electronics. Extreme weather events threaten mining infrastructure, and it's estimated that 30 to 50 percent of the world's copper, gold, iron ore, and zinc are produced in areas that are now facing water shortages. Raw material scarcity, decreases in material quality, and higher raw material prices--all translate into harder-to-source components and higher prices for consumers. We're seeing similar climate-caused disruptions in manufacturing. In China last August, a record-breaking drought reduced hydropower production so much that factories lost power, crippling production of automobiles and electronics. In Puerto Rico in 2017, Hurricane Maria damaged or destroyed dozens of medical device factories. Outright destruction of manufacturing facilities is an immediate consequence of extreme weather, but heat stress or lack of water can also pause production. Most manufacturing facilities weren't built to endure the climate extremes and climate shifts we see today, and once-in-a-blue-moon disasters are now chronic. Transportation is experiencing similar climate-triggered disruptions. The Panama Canal is an essential link in our global supply chains. In 2022, more than 14,000 ships--$270 billion in cargo--passed through. But this year brought the worst drought in a century, and in August, water levels were too low for ships to pass. As a result, August wait times were four times what they were in June, with boats waiting as long as 21 days to pass. Things are still not back to normal. The drought persists, and daily transit limits are expected through the end of the year. The Mississippi River, which transports 60 percent of U.S. grain exports, is experiencing similar problems. For the last two years, extreme heat and drought have brought water levels dangerously low, limiting barge shipments and causing shipping costs to soar. Today, the cargo rate from St. Louis southward is almost 80 percent higher than the three-year average. CDP, one of the premier organizations quantifying the effects of climate change, has analyzed data from over 8,000 suppliers. They estimate that environmental risks in supply chains will cost companies $120 billion by 2026--costs companies will pass on to consumers in higher prices. As sea levels and temperatures rise and extreme weather becomes more frequent and more intense, the effects of climate change on supply chains will only get worse. Recently, the White House Council of Economic Advisors warned that climate change will make supply chain disruptions more common; that "as networks become more connected, and climate change worsens, the frequency and size of supply-chain-related disasters" will grow. More bottlenecks and backlogs. More delivery delays and empty shelves. Higher prices. Climate-driven disruption causing climate-driven inflation. Some of the economic threats we've warned of are crashes, that can hit suddenly and systemically--across the whole economy. Supply chain disruptions are more likely to cause local shocks, but nationally will erode buying power as prices rise. If you care about inflation, you'd better care about climate disruption. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Oct. 30, 2023 Durbin, Whitehouse Announce Vote To Authorize Subpoenas For Crow, Leo, And Arkley Related To Supreme Court Ethics Reform In Judiciary Committee Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Oct. 30, 2023 NEWS: New GAO Report Finds Pandemic Assistance Helped Reduce Credit Card Debt for America's Working Class for First Time in Over a Decade Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Oct. 26, 2023 -9999 Sen. Jack Reed
Oct. 26, 2023 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. Jack Reed
Oct. 25, 2023 Whitehouse: "If you care about inflation, you'd better care about climate disruption" Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Oct. 24, 2023 -9999 Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Oct. 24, 2023 National Bison Day Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Oct. 24, 2023 Whitehouse: Statement on Adjusting Topline Spending Limit to Fund Disaster Relief, Address Effects of Climate Change Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Date Title Politician
Dec. 7, 2023 Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under the Rule Submitted By the Department of Education Relating to ``Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (Ffel) Program'' Rep.Gabe Amo
Dec. 7, 2023 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024--Conference Report--Motion to Proceed Sen.Jack Reed
Dec. 5, 2023 -9999 Sen.Jack Reed
Dec. 5, 2023 -9999 Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Dec. 4, 2023 -9999 Sen.Jack Reed
Dec. 4, 2023 -9999 Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Dec. 4, 2023 -9999 Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Dec. 4, 2023 -9999 Sen.Jack Reed
Dec. 4, 2023 -9999 Sen.Jack Reed
Dec. 1, 2023 Carper, Whitehouse, Pallone Urge EPA to Strengthen Methane Emissions Reporting Rule Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 30, 2023 Wyden Leads Democratic Colleagues in Introducing Billionaires Income Tax Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 29, 2023 -9999 Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 29, 2023 Budgetary Revisions Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 29, 2023 Schatz, Van Hollen, Reed Release Statement Following White House Meeting On Situation In Israel & Gaza Sen.Jack Reed
Nov. 29, 2023 -9999 Sen.Jack Reed
Nov. 29, 2023 Executive Reports of Committee Sen.Jack Reed
Nov. 28, 2023 Reaffirming the State of Israel's Right to Exist Rep.Gabe Amo
Nov. 16, 2023 Wyden, Whitehouse, King Lead Colleagues to Introduce Bill to Ensure Hedge Fund Managers Pay Fair Share in Taxes Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 15, 2023 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 Sen.Jack Reed
Nov. 14, 2023 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 Rep.Seth Magaziner
Nov. 13, 2023 Welcoming the Honorable Gabe Amo to the House of Representatives Rep.Seth Magaziner
Nov. 13, 2023 Swearing in of the Honorable Gabe Amo, of Rhode Island, As A Member of the House Rep.Seth Magaziner
Nov. 8, 2023 National College Application Month Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 8, 2023 -9999 Sen.Jack Reed
Nov. 8, 2023 National Advisory Council on Indian Education Improvement Act Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 8, 2023 Schatz, Van Hollen, Murphy, And Reed Lead Majority Of Democratic Caucus In Push For More Information Around Strategy To Defeat Hamas, Protect Civilians In Gaza Sen.Jack Reed
Nov. 8, 2023 Impactt Human Trafficking Act Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 8, 2023 -9999 Sen.Jack Reed
Nov. 8, 2023 Executive Calendar Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 8, 2023 Recognizing Deputy Chief Mike Mernick of the Warwick Fire Department Rep.Seth Magaziner
Nov. 8, 2023 -9999 Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 8, 2023 U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 2, 2023 Executive Calendar Sen.Jack Reed
Nov. 2, 2023 -9999 Sen.Jack Reed
Nov. 2, 2023 Warren, Whitehouse, Cohen, Lawmakers Urge Biden Administration to Eliminate Investor-State Dispute Settlement from Existing U.S. Trade and Investment Agreements Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 2, 2023 Budget Committee Launches Investigation into Climate Change-Fueled Insurance Crisis Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Nov. 2, 2023 -9999 Sen.Jack Reed
Nov. 1, 2023 Unanimous Consent Requests--Executive Calendar Sen.Jack Reed
Nov. 1, 2023 -9999 Sen.Jack Reed
Nov. 1, 2023 Executive Calendar Sen.Jack Reed
Nov. 1, 2023 Whitehouse: IRS Cuts in Republicans' Israel Supplemental Would Increase Deficit Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Oct. 30, 2023 Chairman Whitehouse's remarks, as prepared for delivery: Ranking Member Grassley and members of the Committee, in ten hearings so far this year, we've laid out serious risks climate change poses to the federal budget, to American families and businesses, and to the economy at large. Today's hearing will examine yet another threat posed by climate change: disruption of global supply chains, causing economic disruptions, product shortages, and higher prices for businesses and consumers--climate inflation. Our global economy relies on a network of interdependent supply chains. Its end products may be a simple soybean, or may--like this cellphone--comprise thousands of parts sourced from around the globe. Think of the interconnected systems that enable the production and distribution of a cellphone: the raw mineral extraction, the manufacturing of thousands of individual components, the assembly of those components into a single device, and the distribution of those devices worldwide. Supply chains support almost $20 trillion each year in global trade and are foundational to our everyday lives. Yet almost no one thought about them until the COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the fragilities in our system. Almost overnight, we saw how shocks can disrupt supply chains, triggering cascading effects both upstream and down. Just as the pandemic wreaked havoc throughout our supply chains, climate change is poised to do the same--only much more frequently. In fact, it has already begun. Already, we are seeing climate disruptions in the procurement of raw materials. At our hearing on climate change and the agricultural sector, there was bipartisan agreement that extreme weather is damaging crop yields and increasing food prices. Last year, Hurricane Ian devastated Florida's orange trees, driving up the cost of orange juice. Climate-fueled droughts and heatwaves made growing chicken feed more expensive, which contributed to higher egg prices. Drought and wildfires in Spain have cut olive oil production in half and catapulted prices to record highs. Hotter and drier climates are stunting cacao harvests and making cocoa--an essential ingredient in chocolate--more expensive than it has been in decades. The added costs of climate change now have a seat at kitchen tables around the world. Climate upheaval is also affecting supply of the critical minerals used in electronics. Extreme weather events threaten mining infrastructure, and it's estimated that 30 to 50 percent of the world's copper, gold, iron ore, and zinc are produced in areas that are now facing water shortages. Raw material scarcity, decreases in material quality, and higher raw material prices--all translate into harder-to-source components and higher prices for consumers. We're seeing similar climate-caused disruptions in manufacturing. In China last August, a record-breaking drought reduced hydropower production so much that factories lost power, crippling production of automobiles and electronics. In Puerto Rico in 2017, Hurricane Maria damaged or destroyed dozens of medical device factories. Outright destruction of manufacturing facilities is an immediate consequence of extreme weather, but heat stress or lack of water can also pause production. Most manufacturing facilities weren't built to endure the climate extremes and climate shifts we see today, and once-in-a-blue-moon disasters are now chronic. Transportation is experiencing similar climate-triggered disruptions. The Panama Canal is an essential link in our global supply chains. In 2022, more than 14,000 ships--$270 billion in cargo--passed through. But this year brought the worst drought in a century, and in August, water levels were too low for ships to pass. As a result, August wait times were four times what they were in June, with boats waiting as long as 21 days to pass. Things are still not back to normal. The drought persists, and daily transit limits are expected through the end of the year. The Mississippi River, which transports 60 percent of U.S. grain exports, is experiencing similar problems. For the last two years, extreme heat and drought have brought water levels dangerously low, limiting barge shipments and causing shipping costs to soar. Today, the cargo rate from St. Louis southward is almost 80 percent higher than the three-year average. CDP, one of the premier organizations quantifying the effects of climate change, has analyzed data from over 8,000 suppliers. They estimate that environmental risks in supply chains will cost companies $120 billion by 2026--costs companies will pass on to consumers in higher prices. As sea levels and temperatures rise and extreme weather becomes more frequent and more intense, the effects of climate change on supply chains will only get worse. Recently, the White House Council of Economic Advisors warned that climate change will make supply chain disruptions more common; that "as networks become more connected, and climate change worsens, the frequency and size of supply-chain-related disasters" will grow. More bottlenecks and backlogs. More delivery delays and empty shelves. Higher prices. Climate-driven disruption causing climate-driven inflation. Some of the economic threats we've warned of are crashes, that can hit suddenly and systemically--across the whole economy. Supply chain disruptions are more likely to cause local shocks, but nationally will erode buying power as prices rise. If you care about inflation, you'd better care about climate disruption. Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Oct. 30, 2023 Durbin, Whitehouse Announce Vote To Authorize Subpoenas For Crow, Leo, And Arkley Related To Supreme Court Ethics Reform In Judiciary Committee Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Oct. 30, 2023 NEWS: New GAO Report Finds Pandemic Assistance Helped Reduce Credit Card Debt for America's Working Class for First Time in Over a Decade Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Oct. 26, 2023 -9999 Sen.Jack Reed
Oct. 26, 2023 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.Jack Reed
Oct. 25, 2023 Whitehouse: "If you care about inflation, you'd better care about climate disruption" Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Oct. 24, 2023 -9999 Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Oct. 24, 2023 National Bison Day Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Oct. 24, 2023 Whitehouse: Statement on Adjusting Topline Spending Limit to Fund Disaster Relief, Address Effects of Climate Change Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
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