McConnell Introduces the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the CARES Act: “As our nation confronts this health crisis and the economic crisis it is spawning, Senate Republicans have prepared a bold legislative proposal. “I am officially introducing the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic […]
McConnell Outlines Major Coronavirus Relief Proposal: “It Is Critical That We Move Swiftly and Boldly”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding coronavirus legislation: “Yesterday, President Trump and his team announced several new actions to help contain and combat the coronavirus. “The President invoked the Defense Production Act, laying groundwork to manufacture more medical equipment. “The Department […]
McConnell Update on Major Relief Legislation: “Bold Steps to Preserve and Protect the Economic Foundations of our Nation”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding coronavirus: “Every day, our country grows more affected by the continued spread of the coronavirus. Every American is feeling the anxiety and uncertainty of this national challenge. Older Americans and young Americans. Healthy Americans and those […]
McConnell on Coronavirus: This is a Moment for Bold and Bipartisan Action
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding coronavirus: “As the global outbreak of the new coronavirus continues to grow, its impact on American families and small businesses is continuing to scale up. “School closures are challenging both parents and teachers. Childcare closures […]
McConnell on FISA: The Senate Should Not Wait to Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding FISA: “Late last night, several critical authorities that law enforcement uses to keep Americans safe lapsed into expiration. “Barring Senate action, these important tools, which help protect the homeland from terrorists and counter foreign intelligence […]
McConnell on Coronavirus Relief: ‘The House’s Bill Must Only Be The Beginning’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the coronavirus: “The new coronavirus that has spread from China throughout the world is challenging our nation in new ways. “Across our country, daily routines are being disrupted. “Families are grappling with school closings and changes to […]
McConnell Update on Urgent Senate Priorities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding important upcoming Senate legislative activity: “The Senate will convene tomorrow to continue work on crucial legislation for the American people. “First, we still need to receive the final version of the House’s coronavirus relief legislation. I commend Sec. Mnuchin for his hard […]
McConnell Update on Combating the Coronavirus
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding the House of Representatives passage of additional legislation to assist with the economic fallout from the coronavirus: “I applaud the additional steps President Trump announced today to continue fighting the coronavirus. The new emergency declaration will unlock even more resources […]
McConnell Calls for Immediate Passage of Important National Security Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020: “Yesterday, the House of Representatives did come together around a bipartisan agreement to renew some critical national security tools. “The USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020 will reauthorize […]
McConnell: Republicans Ready to Work with Democrats on Serious Solutions to Help our Nation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the coronavirus: “Last night, President Trump addressed the nation on the broader, ongoing effort to slow and mitigate the spread of the virus on American soil. “As I’ve noted here on the floor, the administration’s […]