[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 182 (Monday, October 18, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S7022]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                             Senate Agenda

  Madam President, we begin a consequential work period for the U.S. 
Senate. Later today, we are going to move forward on the nomination of 
Gustavo Gelpi to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First 
Circuit.
  If confirmed today, I believe Judge Gelpi will be only the second 
American citizen from Puerto Rico to be appointed to that court in its 
history. I cannot think of a better individual to succeed the late 
Judge Torruella.
  Judge Gelpi is a proven champion of civil rights and a defender of 
the rule of law. He began his career in Puerto Rico's office as a 
Federal defender. In 2006, he was unanimously confirmed as a district 
judge for Puerto Rico.
  He brings both personal and professional diversity to the bench at a 
time when we desperately need both. I am proud to have championed his 
nomination, and look forward to his confirmation today.