Bipartisan Support for Legislation to Reform Process for Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Claims in Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the bipartisan bill proposed by Sens. Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) that would reform the process for workplace harassment and discrimination claims in Congress: “First, on an important piece of internal business. Workplace harassment is […]
Crapo Bill Heads to White House for Signature
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding House passage of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act which was passed by the Senate earlier this year: “Today’s House passage of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, which the Senate passed earlier this year, represents […]
Economic Optimism Continues Across America
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans continue to see from the Republican pro-opportunity, pro-worker agenda: “This week, survey data showed that more Americans say it’s a good time to find a quality job than at any point in the last […]
Senate to Consider Important Water Infrastructure Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018: “This morning, the Environment and Public Works Committee is concluding their work on America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018. Chairman Barrasso has led an open, bipartisan process that’s generated a strong […]
Keeping Our Promise to Our Nation’s Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the House-passed VA MISSION Act of 2018: “Today, the Senate will begin considering the VA MISSION Act. It marks a major step forward for the VA system and the millions of heroes who rely on it for […]
Republican Agenda: Getting Washington Out of the American People’s Way
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans continue to see from the Republican pro-opportunity, pro-worker agenda: “Later today, we will consider the nomination of Dana Baiocco the president’s choice to join the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Ms. Baiocco’s resume speaks for […]
Senate to Pass Major, Bipartisan Reform Bill For Our Nation’s Veterans This Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the House-passed VA MISSION Act of 2018: “In the coming days, the Senate will take up landmark legislation on one of our top priorities: Providing more options and better care to America’s veterans. The VA MISSION Act […]
McConnell on the Santa Fe, TX Shooting
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the tragic shooting that took place this past Friday in Santa Fe, TX: “The nation watched in horror Friday morning as a senseless act of violence changed a community forever. The Senate and all Americans stand in […]
McConnell Statement on Robert Wilkie
LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the president’s intent to nominate Robert Wilkie for Secretary of Veterans Affairs: “Robert Wilkie’s record of public service and current role as acting Secretary make him an outstanding choice to serve as Secretary of Veterans Affairs. As Secretary, he will be tasked […]
Senate to Pass VA MISSION Act Next Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the House-passed VA MISSION Act of 2018: “The Senate next week will take up and pass the VA MISSION Act, and send it to the president’s desk before Memorial Day. This bicameral, bipartisan bill contains significant reforms to the Department of Veterans Affairs […]