Democrat Politician Protection Act Would Turn Bipartisan FEC Into a Partisan Weapon
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding House Democrats’ proposal to centralize electoral control in Washington, D.C. and to erode free speech: “As I alluded to earlier this week, I have a feeling this Congress is just getting started discussing Speaker Pelosi’s signature bill, H.R. […]
McConnell on Border Security, Government Funding: It’s Time to Get This Done
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to secure our border and fund the government: “Yesterday, Chairman Shelby, Ranking Member Leahy, and their House counterparts continued finalizing their legislative proposal to fund the government. Their negotiated solution would wrap up this year’s appropriations […]
Democrat Politician Protection Act Includes a Taxpayer Bailout for Political Campaigns
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding House Democrats’ proposal to centralize electoral control in Washington, D.C. and to erode free speech: “Last week, the House began the hearing process of Speaker Pelosi’s signature bill, H.R. 1, the Democrat Politician Protection Act. I’ve already touched […]
Senate to Pass Bipartisan Natural Resources Management Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Natural Resources Management Act: “Yesterday, the Senate advanced S. 47, the Natural Resources Management Act. And later today, we’ll vote to pass it. The lands bill is the product of over 100 pieces of legislation addressing the […]
Bicameral, Bipartisan Agreement Funds Border Protection, Completes Appropriations Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to secure our border and fund the government: “First, I want to thank and congratulate our colleagues who have been working hard to secure a bipartisan, bicameral solution to complete the appropriations process and fund the […]
House Democrats Add Poison-Pill Demand to Border Security Funding Debate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to secure our border and fund the government: “As recently as a few days ago, our government funding discussions seemed to be in a pretty good place. Bipartisan, bicameral negotiations on finishing out the year’s appropriations […]
The Democrat Politician Protection Act: A Solution to An Invented Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding House Democrats’ proposal to centralize electoral control in Washington, D.C. and to erode free speech: “In the days since House Democrats began arguing for a massive federal takeover of America’s elections, we’ve heard a lot of dramatic claims […]
Bipartisan Natural Resources Management Act Would Help Communities Across U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Natural Resources Management Act: “Today, the Senate officially turned to the Natural Resources Management Act. It’s a broad, bipartisan package of 100-plus distinct land bills with importance to nearly every member of this body. I’m certainly […]
William Barr’s Qualifications and Job Performance Speak for Themselves
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the president’s nominee for Attorney General of the United States, William Barr: “Today, our colleagues on the Judiciary Committee are meeting to advance a number of judicial nominees and the president’s choice for Attorney General here to the […]
President Calls on Congress to Walk Together Along a Higher Road
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding last night’s State of the Union Address from President Trump: “Last night, the president shared a hopeful vision of a bright future for America. In part, he reminded us, that future is bright because of big steps we […]