“We need Congress to lift the defense spending caps and support a two-year budget agreement for our military…. We expect the men and women of our military to be faithful in their service even when going in harm’s way. We have a duty to remain faithful to them.” –Secretary of... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the immigration framework that was released from the White House today: “I want to thank President Trump and his administration for their work on this important issue. This framework builds upon the four pillars for reform... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding Senate consideration of the House-passed Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA): “Earlier today, the House of Representatives voted to approve a reauthorization of one of our nation’s most important national security tools:... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) published the following op-ed on NationalReview.com: “In 2017, the Senate evaluated and confirmed a record number of nominations to the circuit courts. One of the most significant accomplishments in President Donald Trump’s... Continue Reading
“Today the Republicans and Democrats in Congress shared their priorities for a bipartisan spending agreement. The American people deserve a government that funds our great military, protects our borders, and leads to a more prosperous future for all. It is important that we achieve a two-year agreement that funds our... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding Senator Orrin Hatch’s announcement that he will retire at the end of this Senate term: “With Senator Orrin Hatch’s retirement at the end of this Congress, the Senate will lose more than its president pro tempore. We will... Continue Reading
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