Leader McConnell Meets with Bill Barr

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement following his meeting with the president’s nominee for Attorney General of the United States, Bill Barr: “I am very pleased with the president’s nomination of Bill Barr to be the Attorney General of the United States. Three times,... Continue Reading

McConnell Statement on President Trump’s Oval Office Address

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding tonight’s Oval Office address from President Trump: “Tonight, President Trump reaffirmed his commitment to addressing the humanitarian and security crisis at our nation’s southern border. His proposal to increase security through physical barriers suits the reality on... Continue Reading

Leader McConnell Statement on Senator Pat Roberts

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding Senator Pat Roberts’ announcement that he will not seek reelection in 2020:   “For the better part of four decades, Congress, the people of Kansas, and farming communities across America have all benefited from the selfless service... Continue Reading

Senate Republican Committee Assignments for the 116th Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Republicans announced their committee assignments for the 116th Congress. The assignments are subject to ratification by the Republican Conference as well as the full Senate, which is expected next week.  Committee chairs will be selected by a vote of the members of each committee and then ratified... Continue Reading

McConnell Statement on Secretary Mattis

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding Secretary of Defense James Mattis: “I believe it’s essential that the United States maintain and strengthen the post-World War II alliances that have been carefully built by leaders in both parties. We must also maintain a clear-eyed... Continue Reading

Leader McConnell Meets with Senator-Designate Martha McSally

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement following his meeting with Senator-designate Martha McSally (R-AZ): “Governor Ducey made a terrific choice to appoint Martha McSally to the United States Senate. Her career of patriotic service to her state and nation make her uniquely qualified to... Continue Reading

President George H.W. Bush

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement following the death of the 41st President of the United States, George H.W. Bush:   “Elaine and I join the Senate and the nation in grieving the loss of President George H. W. Bush. “This devoted... Continue Reading

McConnell Statement on Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding the Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform:   “I want to thank Senators Blunt, Ernst, Lankford, and Perdue for their work and everyone’s contributions to the Joint Select Committee on Budget and... Continue Reading

McConnell Again Selects Crapo to Lead Committee on Committees

WASHINGTON, DC – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has once again selected Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) to chair the Senate Republicans’ Committee on Committees, the panel responsible for committee assignments for the 116th Congress. This is the eighth consecutive congressional two-year term that Senate leadership has asked Crapo to chair negotiations... Continue Reading

McConnell Op-Ed: A Long, Proud List of Accomplishments in this Congress

“Over the last two years, a Republican Congress, working with the Trump Administration, has delivered a long series of policy accomplishments that have created real, tangible change for the American middle class. Along the way, this Senate has proven to be fertile ground for productive bipartisan work. “What remains to... Continue Reading