Senate Passes Bipartisan Measures to Overturn Obama Administration’s Anti-Coal Regulations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Senate tonight approved two resolutions of disapproval that would halt the Obama Administration’s anti-coal regulations. The Senate voted to approve a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) sponsored by Senator McConnell and Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) designed to stop the White House from imposing anti-jobs regulations […]
Post-Election Transition is a Potential Watershed for Reform Efforts, McConnell Says
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the recent elections in Burma: “On several occasions this year, I have come to the floor and noted that this year’s Burmese election would represent a crucial test for the country’s path to political reform. The lead-up […]
Senate Considers Measures to Block Obama Administration’s Anti-Coal Regulations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding two resolutions of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act of the President’s EPA regulations: “The Obama Administration is trying to impose deeply regressive energy regulations that would eliminate good-paying jobs, punish the poor, and make it even […]
The Attacks in Paris
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the terrorist attacks in Paris: “Allow me to express what I know each of my colleagues feels today. “We, the 100 men and women of the United States Senate, send our sincere condolences to the people of […]
McConnell, Capito Begin Senate Process to Address Obama Administration’s Anti-Coal Regulations
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced today that he and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) placed their resolutions of disapproval regarding the Obama Administration’s anti-coal regulations on the Senate’s calendar, meaning they could come up for a vote as early as this week. Sen. McConnell and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) filed […]
McConnell/Casey Bill Addressing Prenatal Addiction and Infant Opioid Withdrawal Passes House; Now Goes to President for Signature
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced today that their legislation to address the rise of prenatal opioid abuse and infants suffering from opioid withdrawal was approved by the House of Representatives. The bipartisan Protecting Our Infants Act now goes to the President for his signature. […]
Senate Will Vote Today on VA and Military Construction Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act: “The veterans funding bill before us is the result of great work by another champion of veterans: Senator Kirk, Chair of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations […]
Defense Bill Retains Bipartisan Prohibition Against President Sending Guantanamo Terrorists to U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the National Defense Authorization Act: “We’ll turn to legislation today that the men and women who currently wear our uniform have had to wait too long for. “When Senator McCain says that ‘it is the first […]
Veterans Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Veterans Day: “Like many of my colleagues, I plan to commemorate Veteran’s Day with the people I’m honored to represent here in the Senate. I’ll join Kentuckians at a ceremony in Shelbyville’s Veteran’s Memorial Park. “Hands […]
McConnell Welcomes Prime Minister Netanyahu to Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor welcoming Prime Minister Netanyahu to Washington: “I’d like to welcome the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, to Washington, D.C. “Today’s visit between President Obama and the Prime Minister was the first time the leaders of our two […]