WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act conference report that was released today: “First and foremost, I would like to congratulate the members of the Senate and the House who worked tirelessly to reconcile the differences... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following statement after eight Republican Senators were selected for the Tax Cut and Jobs Act conference committee: “Last week, Senators answered the calls of our constituents by voting to overhaul our complex and outdated federal tax code. We seized... Continue Reading
LOUISVILLE, KY- U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) appeared on ABC’s ‘This Week’ and CBS’s ‘Face the Nation’ to discuss Senate passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The following are excerpts from the interviews: ABC’s ‘This Week’ On Middle Class Tax Relief and Jobs “We’re doing a... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) released the following statement on misleading Democrat claims that tax reform would lead to cuts in vital programs: “Critics of tax reform are claiming the legislation would lead to massive, across-the-board spending cuts in vital... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement after the Senate Finance Committee reported their tax reform legislation: “For the millions of hard-working Americans who need more money in their pockets and the chance of a better future, help is on the way. Building off of... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following statement today regarding Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ): “Senator Menendez was indicted on numerous federal felonies. He is one of only twelve U.S. Senators to have been indicted in our history. His trial shed light on serious accusations... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding House passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act today: “Today with House passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, we are one big step closer to putting more money in the pockets of millions... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement after meeting with President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), Alex Azar: “Alex and I had a productive meeting. We discussed his outlook and vision for a Department that oversees some of the... Continue Reading
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... Continue Reading
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,... Continue Reading