McConnell Urges Senate to Pass Bipartisan North Korea Sanctions Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act: “The regime in North Korea presents serious threats — to regional stability, to the security of Americans, to the safety of our allies, and to the wellbeing of […]
McConnell Honors Departing Ambassador to Burma, Welcomes Incoming Nominee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell delivered remarks on the Senate floor today honoring Derek Mitchell for his service as the Ambassador to Burma. This afternoon, the Senate will vote to confirm Scot Alan Marciel to be the new U.S. Ambassador to the Union of Burma. “Our Ambassador to Burma, Derek Mitchell, […]
McConnell Expects Administration’s Zika Briefing to Provide Answers on Plans to Protect Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Sec. Burwell’s upcoming Zika virus briefing: “I recently asked Secretary Burwell to come to the Senate to brief committee chairs, ranking members, and leaders in both parties on the Administration’s response to the Zika virus. I […]
McConnell Urges Senate to Move Bipartisan Energy Legislation Forward
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 Energy Policy Modernization Act is the product of a year’s worth of constructive and collaborative work. “In the Energy Committee, it passed overwhelmingly with the support of both parties. […]
Senator McConnell Recognized as a Teach for America Congressional Champion
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) will be recognized as a Teach For America Congressional Champion for his continued efforts to expand educational opportunities for students in Kentucky and across the nation. McConnell is one of 12 bipartisan members of Congress to be honored in this way by CEO […]
U.S. Senate Honors Marlow Cook
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution yesterday honoring former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky Marlow Cook. The resolution was sponsored by Senators McConnell and Rand Paul. The text of S.Res.364 from the Congressional Record follows: SENATE RESOLUTION 364 Relative to the […]
McConnell Urges FDA Nominee to Address Prescription Opioid Epidemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell met today with Dr. Robert Califf, the nominee for Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to discuss the agency’s proposal to address the prescription opioid epidemic in Kentucky and our nation. The FDA plays a leading role in addressing the prescription opioid epidemic through […]
McConnell Honors the Life of Marlow Cook
From 1968 to 1970, Mitch McConnell was the chief legislative assistant to Senator Cook in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell delivered remarks on the Senate floor today honoring the life of former Kentucky U.S. Senator Marlow Cook upon his passing Thursday, February 04, 2016. Prepared remarks follow: “It is […]
McConnell Urges Senate Democrats to Advance Broad, Bipartisan Energy Legislation
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 Energy Committee worked hard over the past year to develop the broad, bipartisan energy legislation before us. “Members in both parties focused on areas of common ground, worked across […]
McConnell Congratulates the USO on 75th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today commemorating the 75th anniversary of the USO: “When Americans hear ‘USO,’ they often think of Bob Hope. There’s no question that he helped lift the spirits of countless men and women in uniform. But the USO impacts […]