Increased Economic Optimism Thanks to Tax Reform
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 across the country continue to see from tax reform: “The good news about tax reform keeps piling up. Here’s one important headline from just a few days ago: ‘U.S. consumer confidence hits 14-year high.’ […]
Bipartisan Support for Legislation Protecting Victims of Sex Trafficking
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (SESTA): “Later this week, the Senate will turn to another important matter related to Americans’ safety and security. We’ll take up legislation to combat the evil of sex trafficking. Keeping children […]
Tax Reform Already Providing Families More Opportunities for Their Children’s Education
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 across the country continue to see from tax reform: “Few subjects are closer to the hearts of parents than their children’s education. That’s why Republicans made sure the historic tax reform we passed last […]
Bill To Combat Sex Trafficking Up Next In Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (SESTA): “Yesterday, the Senate took a big step forward for the community banks, credit unions, and other small lenders on which communities across America rely for access to credit. On a […]
American Families Seeing Tax Cuts and Credits Thanks to Tax Reform
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 across the country continue to see from tax reform: “This afternoon, President Trump will visit a Boeing production facility in St. Louis, Missouri. He’ll hear from local business leaders about how tax reform is […]
Banking Reform Bill: Relief for Main Street
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the bipartisan Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: “Today, we’ll also finish considering the bipartisan banking reform bill championed by Senator Crapo. The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act is cosponsored by a quarter […]
Bipartisan Efforts Continue on Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the need to improve American infrastructure: “This is a busy day for the Senate. Today, Senator Thune and our colleagues on the Commerce Committee will continue their hearings on rebuilding America’s infrastructure. Notably, five cabinet secretaries will […]
McConnell Statement on Mike Pompeo and Gina Haspel
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding the president’s intent to nominate Mike Pompeo for Secretary of State and Gina Haspel for Director of the CIA: “In selecting CIA Director Mike Pompeo as his nominee for Secretary of State, the president has called upon a brilliant, tough-minded leader […]
Good News About Tax Reform Keeps Pouring In
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 across the country continue to see from tax reform: “It’s been less than three months since historic tax reform became law. Less than three months since we cut taxes significantly for middle-class families by […]
McConnell Statement on Rex Tillerson
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding Secretary of State Rex Tillerson: “Over the last year, the Trump Administration confronted myriad national security threats—the terrorist threat from ISIL and Al Qaeda, the dramatic advancement in North Korea’s missile program, crafting new strategies in Afghanistan and Iraq, standing up […]