Senator McConnell Questions EPA Administrator on War On Coal
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pressed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy today during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing regarding the EPA’s anti-coal regulation that would devastate Kentucky coal jobs and harm our economy. Earlier this year, Senator McConnell joined the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies for the […]
McConnell Welcomes Japanese PM Abe, Calls for Senate Passage of Trade Promotion Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor welcoming Prime Minister Shino Abe: “Later this morning, we’ll welcome an important friend of the United States to the Capitol: Shinzo Abe, Japan’s Prime Minister. “I’m looking forward to hearing what he has to say. I know many of […]
Senate Begins Crucial Debate on Administration’s Interim Iran Nuke Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act: “Two weeks ago, every Republican and every Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee voted to approve the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act. “That 19 to 0 vote cleared the way for its consideration […]
Trade Promotion Authority Enhances Congressional Role in Trade Agreements
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Trade Promotion Authority legislation: “Last night, we saw the latest example of committees getting back to work in a new Congress that’s back to work for the American people. “The Finance Committee passed an important bipartisan bill, […]
McConnell Promises ‘Vigorous Debate’ on Interim Iran Nuke Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act: “Now, on the subject of committees getting back to work in the new Congress, we witnessed more evidence of that last week when the Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved the bipartisan Iran […]
McConnell Welcomes Senate Passage of Anti-Slavery Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement following Senate passage of bipartisan anti-slavery legislation: “Today’s Senate passage of the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act is an important next step in helping the thousands of Americans, enslaved and hopeless, who suffer unspeakable abuse in the shadows. I thank Senator Cornyn in particular […]
Trade Promotion Authority Legislation Protects and Enhances Congress’ Role in Trade Negotiations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Trade Promotion Authority Legislation: “I believe we are going to be hearing from the Chairman of the Finance Committee shortly. “Senator Hatch will be here to discuss bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority legislation, which is important because we know […]
Senate Set to Pass Anti-Slavery Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the bipartisan path forward on the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act: “Help is finally on the way for the thousands of enslaved victims who suffer unspeakable abuse in the shadows. These victims often have nowhere safe […]
Sens. Paul, McConnell Introduce FOCUS Act of 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Rand Paul and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell today reintroduced the Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures (FOCUS) Act of 2015. This legislation removes each and every reference to “foreign law” within the Lacey Act and substitutes the Lacey Act’s criminal penalties with a reasonable civil penalty system. The Lacey […]
McConnell Announces Agreement To End Delay on Anti-Slavery Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor announcing a bipartisan path forward on the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act: “President Obama recently proclaimed this to be National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. “It’s a stark reminder of the countless victims of modern slavery who continue […]