McConnell Urges Continued Cooperation on 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 Energy Policy Modernization Act: “We’ve seen bipartisan work many times over the past year in this Senate. “We have the latest example of it before us right now. “The Energy Policy Modernization Act is the […]
McConnell Invites Sec. Burwell for Bipartisan Briefing on Zika Virus Response Efforts
‘We know there is an increasing amount of concern about what the spread of this virus could mean for the United States as we head toward warmer months. Given the public concern that followed the first Ebola case in our country, I think we could all benefit from having a better understanding of what preparations […]
Bipartisan Energy Bill Would Strengthen Long-Term National Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Energy Policy Modernization Act: “There are a lot of reasons to like the broad, bipartisan energy bill before us. “You’ll like it if you’re an American interested in producing more energy. “You’ll like it if […]
Bipartisan Energy Bill Would Prepare Country for Energy Challenges and Opportunities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Energy Policy Modernization Act: “The Senior Senator from Alaska knows that reform is urgently needed to modernize America’s energy policies for a new era with new challenges and new opportunities. “The Energy Committee, under her […]
Broad, Bipartisan Energy Legislation Would Modernize America’s Energy Policies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Energy Policy Modernization Act: “The last time a broad energy bill was signed into law was back in 2007. “It may as well have been a lifetime ago, as far as America’s energy situation is […]
Broad, Bipartisan Energy Legislation Would Update America’s Energy Policies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Energy Policy Modernization Act: ‘The Energy Policy Modernization Act is the result of months of hard work across the aisle. It passed committee with overwhelming bipartisan support. And Congress hasn’t passed legislation to update America’s […]
Senator McConnell Applauds Governor Bevin’s Decision to Seek Extension on EPA Regulation
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell commented today regarding Governor Matt Bevin’s request for a 2-year extension to the Environmental Protection Agency’s regulation that requires states to dramatically restructure their electricity systems based on how the agency thinks electricity should be produced and used in each state. “I applaud Governor Bevin for […]
March For Life
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following comment regarding the March for Life, which will be held on Friday, January 22, 2016, in our Nation’s Capital: “Tens of thousands of Americans will gather in Washington to give voice to the voiceless by rallying for the rights of the unborn. Participants […]
McConnell Outlines Broad Bipartisan Energy Legislation, WOTUS Veto Override
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding bipartisan legislation: “Next week, the Senate will turn to broad, bipartisan energy legislation. “The Energy Policy Modernization Act will help bring our energy policies in line with the demands of today and the opportunities of tomorrow. […]
McConnell, Paul, Lee, & Booker Sponsor Bill to Bring Accountability to Federal Prisons
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senators Rand Paul (R-KY), Mike Lee (R-UT), and Cory Booker (D-NJ), announced today the introduction of the bipartisan Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2016. Currently, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has significant budget authority over taxpayer dollars without their appointment having been […]