Responding to this crisis. We will get through this and we will come out stronger than ever before. Thank you, madam president. Madam president , were back for our second week in the senate after spending some time working remotely to help flatten the coronavirus curve. Were getting used to the temporary new normal, social distancing during hearings, floor votes, and meetings. Masks, a lot of Conference Calls and skype calls, instead of inperson meeting. Lots of hand washing and Hand Sanitizer and as many staff working remotely as possible. Were committed to doing the essential work of the American People and theyre depending on us to do it in the safest way possible. Responding to the coronavirus continues to be at the top of the agenda. Last week we held a number of coronavirus related hearings, including a hearing on coronavirus testing, and a hearing on an impact the pandemic has had on the airline industry. When people think about what the senate does, they tend to think about voting on bills and debating on the floor, but the truth is, committees, committee work, i should say, is some of the most important work that we do here in washington. Committees are where we review nominees qualifications, hear from experts in various fields, develop legislation, and conduct essential oversight of government programs. The work we do in coronavirus related Committee Hearings will inform any future coronavirus legislation that we might consider. This week, the Senate Banking committee will be voting on the nomination of brian d. Miller to be Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery at the treasury department. If hes confirmed by the full senate, mr. Miller will be ensuring that the trillions that weve provided for Coronavirus Relief were spent properly. The Banking Committee will also be holding an oversight hearing with key financial regulators to learn about the steps theyve taken to learn about our Financial Sector during this time. The Senate Judiciary committee will be examining the issue of liability during the covid pandemic and frequent frivolous lawsuits from damaging our economy once we reopen. The Senate Commerce committee, which im a member, will be looking at efforts to maintain and expand reliable high Speed Broadband access during this time when so Many Americans are relying on internet in connection with work, school and family and the Senate Health and labor and education committees will be hearing directly from the leaders of the fight against the coronavirus, dr. Fauci, and others. And experts will talk about what we need to do to open our economy and our schools and monitoring the implementation of funds weve provided. Weve delivered a tremendous amount of money to respond to the pandemic, equal to almost 50 of the entire federal budget for 2020 and its important that any future funding be caringfully targeted. Were facing extraordinary circumstances and they called for a ekn extraordinary bold mo from washington. And its important to remember that every trillion that weve borrowed for the pandemic is borrowed money and our children and grandchildren are going to be paying for that borrowing. That doesnt mean that were not going to provide more money if necessary, but it does mean that we need to make sure that were spending money wisely and well and only appropriating whats really needed. And that means monitoring the implementation of the funds that weve provided which havent been fully spent yet. Once we see how and where those funds are getting spent, well have a better sense of where we spend sufficiently and where more money may be necessary. And its also important that we make sure that those funds are being spent in the most effective and efficient way possible. Again, these are all dollars that our children and grandchildren will have to pay for. We want to make sure that were not wasting any of that money. And finally, madam president , while coronavirus will of course continue to be at the top of our agenda, there are other important things that we have to do to keep the government running, and to protect the nation. This week well take up legislation to renew and reform several key provisions of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act which the democratically controlled house allowed in the senate. Law enforcement officers are working every day to protect americans from terrorist threats. Its essential that we make sure that they have the tools to do their job while providing critical protections for civil liberties. Were also taking up two nominations for Senior Administration posts. Brian d month tty montgomery, and another for homeland security. The American People are relying on us right now and we have an a responsibility to deliver for them. We will continue to do everything we can to support our nations families and businesses as the country fights its way through this crisis and emerges on the other side. Madam, president , i yield the floor. With the federal government at work in d. C. And throughout the country, use the congressional directory for Contact Information for members of congress, governors, and federal agencies. Order your copy online today at cspan store. Org. Live wednesday on the cspan networks, at 10 a. M. On cspan, the Supreme Court hears the first of two cases regarding the Electoral College and whether electors are required to vote for the winner of the state contest. Thats followed by the case challenging the replacement of an elector who refused to vote for the winner of the election. At noon, the National Constitution center in philadelphia reviews the days oral arguments. At 3 p. M. , the subcommittee on the Coronavirus Response holds a briefing on whats needed to safely reopen the country amid the coronavirus pandemic. On cspan2, the Senate Returns to take up changes to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act known as fisa. At 10 a. M. On cspan 3, the Senate CommerceCommittee Hearings testimony on fcc efforts to bridge the Digital Divide during the covid19 pandemic. Pandemic. This weekend on book tv, saturday at 7 20 p. M. Eastern, in his book, the splendid and the vile, eric larson looks at Prime MinisterWinston Churchills leadership during the london blitz. Then, the Pulitzer Prize winner talks about Global Politics and the global pandemic. And on sunday at 9 p. M. On after words, it. D ameritrade founder talks about the harder you work, the luckier you get. Watch book tv this weekend on cspa cspan2. Sunday night on q a, journalist susanna talks about the great pretender, an experiment testing the legitimacy of psychiatric hospitals. Because he said he had a wide kind of influence on so much of what we contend with today, so much of the Mental Health crisis that we see today was touched in some ways by this study and a lot of Public Opinion about psychiatry, about institutions, were in part shaped by the study. Is he, i think that in questioning it, we have to go back and question some of our assumptions and i hope that this gives us an opportunity to kind of go back and reassess in a way to move forward because you cant move forward on a rot ton foundation. If this study wasnt up to snuff and wasnt legitimate, we have to rethink conclusions presented. Sunday night at 8 eastern on cspans q a. The senate is set to begin work on a house passed bill to reauthorize and reform programs under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act that expired in march. Yesterday utah senator mike lee spoke about some of the changes he would like to see in the legislation before a final vote is held thursday. Mr. President , the constitution of the United States contains a number of constitutional protections for the citizens of our great republic. Among the among provisions is contains with federalism and separation of power, separating out power along two axis, one vertical, what we call federalism, the other we call separation of powers, the constitution also includes a number of substantive restrictions, things that the government may not do. And penalties