McConnell to Senate Democrats: ‘Do Your Job’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate Democrats blocking the appropriations process with a filibuster: “Let me quote to you from a letter I recently received from our colleagues across the aisle: We are writing to reiterate our interest in working […]
Obamacare Continues to Hurt Middle Class Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the failures of Obamacare: “It’s been six years since the flawed health care policies of Obamacare were signed into law. And six years later, my office continues to receive stories from Kentuckians who are reeling from […]
Senate Continues Work on Bipartisan Bill Important for American Energy, Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate consideration of the energy security and water infrastructure appropriations bill: “When the new majority resolved to get the Senate back to work, we knew we’d have to get committees functioning again first. We believed that […]
Back to Work: Republican-Led Senate Kicks Off Week with Bipartisan Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Senate consideration of appropriations bills: “The top Democrat on the Appropriations Committee recently said that the energy security and water infrastructure funding legislation before us marks an ‘excellent kickoff’ to the appropriations process. “‘This […]
After Passage of Bipartisan Energy Legislation, Senate Begins Consideration of Appropriations Bills
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate action on the bipartisan Energy Policy Modernization Act and the Senate’s legislative and appropriations process being restored under Republican leadership: “This week we’ve seen what can be accomplished on behalf of the American people with […]
Senate Notches More Accomplishments Under Republican Leadership
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate action on the bipartisan FAA reauthorization and energy bills: “Under a new Republican majority, the Senate is getting back to work and progress is being made on behalf of the American people. “We saw another […]
Broad, Bipartisan Bill Will Significantly Update American Energy Policies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan Energy Policy Modernization Act: “The Republican-led Senate will have another opportunity to pass bipartisan legislation — legislation aimed at modernizing American energy policies. “The Energy Policy Modernization Act is the result of more than […]
Senate Set to Pass Bipartisan FAA Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today prior to the Senate voting on the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization and airport security bill: “Later this morning the Senate will have an opportunity to pass the FAA Reauthorization and security bill, which aims to […]
Republican-Led Senate Makes Progress to Pass Bipartisan FAA Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization and airport security bill: “Americans continue to see the difference a Republican-led Senate can make on behalf of our country — we’ve passed legislation to combat the prescription opioid […]
Senate Set to Pass Bipartisan Bills to Keep Americans Safe, Protect American Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act and the Energy Policy Modernization Act: “Today the Senate is closer to passing the most comprehensive aviation security reforms in years. I hope we’ll do so today. […]