More Tax Reform Benefits Coming to Kentucky Families

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans are seeing across the country thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act:  “In the wake of last month’s historic tax reform legislation, the news is filled with stories of economic optimism and […]

Senate to Vote on Critical Foreign Surveillance Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Senate consideration of the House-passed Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA): “Later this afternoon, the Senate will vote to advance the reauthorization of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. This includes Section 702, one of the […]

Too Much at Stake for Republicans and Democrats Not to Come Together on Funding Agreement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need for a government funding agreement:  “As we all know, Congress has until Friday to reach an agreement that ensures continuous funding for the federal government. There is too much at stake for Republicans and Democrats not […]

McConnell Statement on Critical Foreign Surveillance Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding Senate consideration of the House-passed Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA): “Earlier today, the House of Representatives voted to approve a reauthorization of one of our nation’s most important national security tools: Title VII of the Foreign […]

Tax Reform Already Providing Special Bonuses and Permanent Pay Raises for Americans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans are seeing across the country thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act:   “We’ve been talking all week about the ways our historic tax reform law is immediately helping middle-class families. It’s been […]

Significant Benefits of Tax Reform Already Being Seen Across the Country

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans are seeing across the country thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “Yesterday, I mentioned that, already, one million Americans and counting will receive raises or special bonuses thanks to the incentives […]

‘Let’s Give Those Who Keep Us Safe the Resources They Need To Do It’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need for a government funding agreement that ensures America’s military has the necessary resources: “In the next eleven days, Congress needs to reach an agreement to fund the government. It is imperative that this agreement […]

Needless Democrat Obstruction Continues in Judicial Confirmation Process

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the continued Democrat obstruction in the judicial confirmation process:   “Later today, the Senate will vote to advance the nomination of William L. Campbell, Jr. to serve as a United States District Judge for the Middle District […]

More Than A Million Americans are Starting 2018 with More Money Thanks to Tax Reform

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans are seeing across the country thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act:  “One million Americans and counting will be starting 2018 with more money in their pockets – thanks to tax reform. […]