McConnell Amendment to Help Adoptive Families Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Senate approved a bipartisan amendment offered by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell that would urge the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to allow children who have been legally adopted by American citizens to leave the DRC for the United States. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) co-sponsored the amendment […]
McConnell Statement on Senate Passage of FY 2016 Balanced Budget
‘By passing a balanced budget that emphasizes growth, common sense and the needs of the middle class, Republicans have shown that the Senate is under new management and delivering on the change and responsible government the American people expect.’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell issued the following statement Friday after passage […]
McConnell Amendment to Fight War on Coal Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Senate tonight approved (57-43) a bipartisan amendment by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell that would prohibit the withholding of federal highway funds from states that refuse to submit a plan to implement a proposed new EPA regulation. The McConnell amendment to the Senate’s budget resolution would protect states […]
Senators McConnell, Heller, Capito and Paul Introduce Legislation to Help America’s Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell introduced legislation today to help rural communities harmed by Obama Administration policies that restrict access to rural lending opportunities. Sens. Dean Heller (R-NV), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Rand Paul (R-KY) are original cosponsors of the Helping Expand Lending Practices in (HELP) Rural Communities Act, which […]
Senate to Vote on Balanced Budget That Emphasizes Growth, Common Sense and the Middle Class
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the balanced budget that focuses on growth, common sense, and the Middle Class: “For years, the Democrat-led Senate refused to pass a balanced budget. It usually failed to produce any budget at all. “Maybe this made the special interests […]
Senate Republican Budget Would Have a Positive Impact on the Economy, Incomes and Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Republican budget that focuses on helping the Middle Class: “This week, the Senate will pass a balanced budget. It’s an important moment for our country. I know a lot of Americans are excited to see […]
Statement on Sen. Coats and 2016 Election
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement today on the announcement by Sen. Dan Coats of Indiana that he will not seek re-election in 2016: “Dan Coats is one of the most accomplished public servants of his generation: Congressman, Senator, Ambassador, and then Senator again. While these titles are […]
Ayotte, McConnell, Isakson Reintroduce The Family Friendly And Workplace Flexibility Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), along with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA), recently reintroduced the Workplace Flexibility Act, legislation which would allow voluntary workplace arrangements such as compensatory time and flexible credit hour agreements to be extended to hourly workers in the private sector. “Working families […]
Senate Republican Budget Promotes Prosperous Energy Future, Strengthens National Defense
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Republican budget that will help promote economic growth through energy advancement, and will add additional funding for America’s national security needs: “Throughout the Obama era, families across the country have had to make a lot of […]
Senate to Debate Republican Budget that Balances without Raising Taxes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the 5th anniversary of Obamacare and the Republican budget: “We begin this week by remembering a failed idea from the past — Obamacare — and we’ll end by passing balanced legislation about the future. “Five years ago […]