Senate Takes Important Step Toward Obamacare Repeal

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the Senate’s passage of the Obamacare repeal resolution:   “The Senate just took an important step toward repealing and replacing Obamacare by passing the resolution that provides the legislative tools necessary to actually repeal this... Continue Reading

McConnell Op-Ed: ObamaCare failed Americans. Now it’s time for relief

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell published the following op-ed on FoxNews.com highlighting the failures of Obamacare: “By nearly any measure, ObamaCare has failed: It didn’t lower costs, it didn’t increase choice, middle-class families continue to lose health plans they were promised they could keep, and Americans... Continue Reading

McConnell on CBS’ ‘Face the Nation’

WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared on CBS’ ‘Face the Nation this morning. The following are excerpts from his interview and the full interview can be viewed here: On Repealing and Replacing Obamacare “You have to both repeal and replace, and I think there ought not to... Continue Reading

Majority Leader McConnell’s Statement on Rep. Ryan Zinke

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement after meeting with President-elect Trump’s intended nominee for Secretary of the Interior, Congressman Ryan Zinke (R-MT): “Congressman Zinke will be a great asset to our country and to the Trump administration. His firm understanding of land... Continue Reading

Majority Leader McConnell’s Statement on Rep. Mick Mulvaney

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement after meeting with President-elect Trump’s intended nominee for Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Congressman Mick Mulvaney (R-SC): “After the last eight years of tax and spend policies coming out of the White House,... Continue Reading

Majority Leader McConnell’s Statement on Ambassador Robert Lighthizer

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding President-elect Trump’s intention to nominate Ambassador Robert Lighthizer as the U.S. Trade Representative: “Ambassador Lighthizer is a solid pick to be our nation’s Trade Representative. His experience and leadership in this area will be crucial... Continue Reading

Secretary of the Senate and Sergeant at Arms Return for 115th Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced that Julie E. Adams will return as the Secretary of the Senate and Frank J. Larkin will return as the Senate Sergeant at Arms. Both are returning to their respective positons after being nominated by McConnell at the beginning of... Continue Reading

SENATE REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE 115TH CONGRESS

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, U.S. Senate Republicans announced their committee assignments for the 115th Congress. The assignments have been ratified by the Senate Republican Conference. Committee Chairs will be selected by a vote of the members of each respective panel and then ratified by the Senate Republican Conference. Agriculture, Nutrition and... Continue Reading

McConnell Statement on Sanctions Against Russia

LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell issued the following statement regarding the announcement of sanctions against Russia:  “For eight years the foreign policy of the Obama administration has rested upon an effort to drawdown America’s conventional military capabilities, commitments and forward presence, and increased reliance upon international... Continue Reading

McConnell Statement on United States Action at United Nations Security Council Meeting

LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell issued the following statement regarding the United States abstention at today’s United Nations Security Council vote to condemn Israeli Settlements: “Today the United States carried the responsibility to veto any resolution before the United Nations that sought to isolate Israel within... Continue Reading