Despite Democrat Obstruction, Senate Continues To Confirm Qualified 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: “Earlier this week, I filed cloture motions on four qualified nominees for various agencies throughout the federal government. I shouldn’t have had to. In different times, we may […]
Tax Reform Is Critical To Our Country’s Economic Future
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need for tax reform: “Yesterday, Chairman Hatch held another hearing on a subject that’s incredibly important to the economic future of our country: tax reform. For too long, our economy has failed to live up to […]
Kentucky Proud: Kentuckians Assisting with Hurricane Relief Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need for disaster relief for hurricane victims: “Last week, Congress passed legislation to reauthorize the FAA including its authority to collect and spend money for repairs and replacement parts for our air traffic control system. I […]
‘We Want To Take More Money Out Of Washington’s Pocket And Put More In Yours’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need for tax reform: “Last week, the Chairman of the Budget Committee unveiled a comprehensive budget for Fiscal Year 2018 that the committee will consider this week. This comprehensive budget resolution provides a path to balance […]
‘Chairman Pai Is Just The Kind Of Person We Need Over At The FCC’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following remarks today regarding the nominee for Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Ajit Pai: “As I noted last week, the nominee before us — FCC Chairman Ajit Pai — has led a fascinating life with two defining features: hard work and success. “He […]
‘This Is A Moment For National Mourning And For Prayer’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the terrible tragedy that took place last night in Las Vegas, NV: “The news we awoke to this morning was heartbreaking. What happened in Las Vegas is shocking, it’s tragic, and — for those affected and their […]
McConnell: This Budget is the First Step to Tax Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement after Senate Budget Committee Chairman Mike Enzi (R-WY) unveiled the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Resolution. This comprehensive budget resolution will provide a path to balance and provide Congress with the authority to enact much-needed tax reform for hardworking American families: “I want […]
Senate To Confirm Pai, Erickson
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the nominee for Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Ajit Pai and the nominee for the Eight Circuit Court, Judge Ralph Erickson: “The Senate is considering two qualified nominees today. One is the sitting Chairman of the […]
Passage of FAA Bill Critical to Disaster Relief
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization legislation: “The people of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands have been hit hard by powerful hurricanes. As I said earlier this week, the Senate will continue to work with FEMA, […]
Unified Framework For Fixing Our Broken Tax Code
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump Administration, the House Committee on Ways and Means, and the Senate Committee on Finance have developed a unified framework to achieve pro-American, fiscally-responsible tax reform. This framework will deliver a 21st century tax code that is built for growth, supports middle-class families, defends our workers, protects our jobs, and puts […]