McConnell Praises Reauthorization of Adam Walsh Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Senate passed the Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act today. The legislation will bolster efforts to prevent future sexual assault crimes and help victims receive justice. It was sponsored by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and passed by a vote of 89-0. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell noted that the authorization for […]
Republican-Led Senate Advances Important Bipartisan Measures; Zika Work Continues
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate passage of appropriations bills to improve transportation and housing infrastructure and care for veterans: “Last week, the Republican-led Senate passed two more appropriations bills by a large bipartisan majority. Both bills passed out of […]
Bipartisan Appropriations Process Continues in Republican-Led Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding appropriations bills for improving care for veterans, transportation and housing infrastructure, and to help address Zika: “Senators have been working diligently this week, continuing our efforts to advance American priorities and responsibly fund important programs […]
Obama Administration Applies More Red Tape on Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released the following statement after the Department of Labor released their finalized rule regulating overtime pay: “Our economy continues to be stuck in the worst recovery since World War II and the only solution the Obama Administration can come up with is more red tape […]
McConnell: Obamacare is No Laughing Matter for the Millions Who Suffer
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Obamacare’s continued attack on the Middle Class: “A video recently surfaced that should concern all of us. It was three of President Obama’s former speechwriters laughing it up. They were reminiscing about the time they […]
The Schumer Standard, Biden Rule, Mikva Mandate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate Democrats’ ‘pretend hearing’ on the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy: “Last week, the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee said that some would like to do ‘some sort of a pretend hearing’ on the President’s […]
McConnell: We’ll Continue Moving Forward with the Appropriations Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Senate’s record progress on appropriations bills in 40 years: “Last week, the Republican-led Senate passed by an overwhelming majority the first appropriations bill of the year — the energy security and water infrastructure funding […]
McConnell Honors National Police Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today honoring law-enforcement officers in Kentucky and across the country who keep our communities safe: “This week we commemorate National Police Week and pay tribute to the local, state, and federal law-enforcement officers who keep our country […]
McConnell on Obama Economy: It’s Clear We Need a Change to Get America Moving Again
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Senate back to work for the American people: “After much hard work, research, and deliberation from both sides of the aisle, we’re closer to having an opportunity to pass the first funding bill of […]
Former Senator Conrad Burns
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released the following statement today regarding the passing of former United States Senator for Montana, Conrad Burns: “Elaine and I were saddened by the passing of Conrad Burns. Conrad was a big personality from a big state and he will certainly be missed by those who […]