Senate To Confirm Nominees For Army, MSHA, Comptroller Of The Currency
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to confirm more of the president’s well-qualified nominees: “Yesterday, the Senate continued its efforts to confirm the president’s talented nominees to staff the federal government. We advanced the nomination of David Zatezalo to serve as […]
Senate Tax Bill Repeals Obamacare’s Individual Mandate Tax To Provide More Middle Class Relief
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding tax legislation being considered by the Senate Finance Committee: “The need for tax reform has been obvious for a long time now. Many Republicans have said it. Many Democrats have said it. We certainly hope Democrats will […]
More Qualified And Talented Nominees Advance in Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to confirm more of the president’s nominees: “In addition to the other work being done by the committees, the Senate is continuing to confirm qualified and talented nominees sent to us by the president. Yesterday, […]
Tax Reform Will Deliver Relief To Small Businesses And The Middle Class
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Congressional tax reform efforts: “Tax reform represents our best chance today to get the economy living up to its true potential – and it’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity. The last time major tax reform happened was more than […]
McConnell On Nominees: We Will Continue To Move Swiftly
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to confirm more of the president’s nominees: “The Senate will continue its progress confirming the president’s nominees. Last week, we confirmed multiple nominees to a number of federal agencies. Soon, they’ll get on the job […]
Time To Reform Our Tax Code
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Congressional tax reform efforts: “For too long, many in America’s middle-class families felt left behind by the Obama economy. Paychecks seemed to stagnate. Good-paying jobs seemed harder to find. And opportunities seemed difficult to come by. Our […]
Leader McConnell Statement on Alex Azar
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released the following statement regarding President Trump’s intention to nominate Alex Azar for Secretary of Health and Human Services: “Alex brings a wealth of private and public sector knowledge that will prepare him well for this crucial role. The Secretary of HHS oversees some of the […]
McConnell Says Tax Bill ‘A Big Step Forward In Turning The Ship Around For American Families’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today on the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act: “The Senate Finance Committee, under the leadership of Chairman Hatch, has put forward much-needed tax reform that will give hard-working, middle-class families across America more money in their pockets, more economic opportunity and security, […]
United States Capitol Police Medal of Honor Ceremony
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Leaders of the U.S. House and Senate participated in a Medal of Honor ceremony honoring the United States Capitol Police. The following are U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s remarks delivered during the ceremony, which took place in the U.S. Capitol: “Today is another chance for each of us to both recognize […]
Senate Building Strong Momentum on Nominees
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to confirm more of the president’s nominees: “This has been another important week here in the Senate. We’re moving forward on multiple aspects of the president’s agenda. Later today, the Senate Finance Committee will release […]