Senate Democrats Put Partisan Politics Before Veterans, Servicemembers, Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today urging Senate Democrats to support the authorization and funding for our national defense: “As every colleague knows, there are two types of bills necessary to fund our military. First is the defense authorization bill, which authorizes […]
With Democrat Cooperation, Senate Can Pass Anti-Zika Efforts and Funding for Troops
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today encouraging Senate Democrats to stop blocking the compromise conference report for anti-Zika efforts and support for our veterans: “It’s hard to understand why Democrats continue to filibuster the funding needed to fight Zika. We’ve already shown […]
Republican-Led Senate Sends Legislation Addressing Opioid Epidemic to the President’s Desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement today following Senate passage of the bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) conference report: “This is a comprehensive legislative response to the prescription opioid and heroin epidemic devastating Kentucky and our nation. I’m happy to see it on its way […]
Senate Democrats’ Partisan Politics Blocks Critical anti-Zika Efforts, Support for Troops
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Senate Democrats’ blocking anti-Zika efforts and support for our veterans: ‘Unfortunately, there are areas where our colleagues have blocked critical progress, on issues like Zika control funding and support for our veterans. Here was […]
Republican-Led Senate Works to Combat Opioid Epidemic, Keep Americans Safe
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) conference report, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill, and the Energy Policy Modernization Act: “Today the Republican-led Senate will have two opportunities to make a difference for the […]
‘Truly a Comprehensive Response to the Opioid Epidemic’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act and funding to support veterans, anti-Zika efforts: “Angie was ‘a beautiful girl with a heart of gold and a smile that would light up a room’ before her […]
Memorial Service in Dallas
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding today’s memorial service in Dallas, Texas: “Today the City of Dallas will hold a memorial service in honor of the five police […]
Senate Has Opportunity to Combat Opioid Epidemic and Zika, Support Troops
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding this week’s legislative schedule: “We’ve recently made progress on issues of importance to the American people. We’ve also seen some very regrettable decisions from our colleagues across the aisle. This week offers the opportunity for […]
McConnell Statement on the Tragedy in Dallas
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement today regarding last night’s attack in Dallas and America’s support for law enforcement and their families: “What we saw last night in Dallas was unconscionable. We as a country mourn for the five police officers senselessly murdered during a peaceful protest. […]
Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Opioid Epidemic is Closer to Becoming Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement today following House passage of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) legislation (conference report): “Far too many Americans know the toll the prescription opioid and heroin epidemic is taking on our families, our communities and in each of our states. In […]