WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Senate’s upcoming final vote of the 21st Century Cures bill: “Yesterday, the Senate voted overwhelmingly to take the next step to pass the 21st Century Cures bill, bipartisan legislation to bolster medical innovation.... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, DC – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has selected Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) to chair the Senate Republicans’ Committee on Committees, the panel responsible for committee assignments for the 115th Congress. This is the seventh consecutive congressional two-year term that Senate leadership has asked Crapo to chair negotiations among his... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released the following statement regarding President-elect Trump’s intention to nominate Dr. Ben Carson as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: “We appreciate Dr. Carson’s willingness to take on such a challenging task at an agency that is in need of reform... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released the following statement regarding President-elect Trump’s intention to nominate Secretary Elaine L. Chao for Secretary of Transportation. “I am so proud of Elaine as she continues her accomplished career in public service. I am confident she will do an outstanding... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released the following statement regarding President-elect Trump’s intention to nominate Dr. Tom Price (R-GA), Chairman of the House Budget Committee, for Secretary of Health and Human Services: “Dr. Tom Price will bring practical knowledge as a doctor and a legislator to... Continue Reading
LOUISVILLE, KY – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement on President-elect Trump’s intention to nominate Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education: “I fully support President-elect Trump’s intention to nominate Betsy DeVos as Education Secretary. Betsy has a proven track record of important work to improve... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell delivered the following video message in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday on November 24th: “President George Washington proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving holiday back in 1789. “This November, Americans will once again come together in celebration of this uniquely American tradition.... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released the following statement regarding President-elect Trump’s intention to nominate Senator Jeff Sessions for United State Attorney General: “I strongly support the President-elect’s intention to nominate Senator Jeff Sessions to be the next United States Attorney General. Jeff is principled, forthright,... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell delivered the following remarks in observance of Veterans Day, Friday, November 11th: The following is a transcript of the Majority Leader’s message: “America’s freedoms were earned by the sacrifices of our nation’s Veterans. On this Veterans Day, we honor the brave... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spoke about Donald Trump’s presidential victory, Republicans remaining in the majority in the Senate, and other issues at a press conference today. The following are excerpts from the press conference: ON PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP: “I want to particularly congratulate President-elect Trump. I... Continue Reading