James Ho Will Excel on the Fifth Circuit

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding President Trump’s nominee for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, James Ho: “This week, the Senate is continuing to consider President Trump’s outstanding judicial nominees. Yesterday, we confirmed a talented individual to... Continue Reading

Justice Don Willett Will Be A Strong Addition To The Fifth Circuit

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding President Trump’s nominee for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett: “Yesterday, the Senate advanced the nomination of Mr. Leonard Steven Grasz to be a judge on... Continue Reading

Senate To Consider Three More Well-Credentialed Circuit Judges

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the three circuit court nominees the Senate is set to consider this week: “This week, the Senate will consider three more outstanding individuals nominated by President Trump to serve on our nation’s... Continue Reading

Senate Will Pass Short-Term Funding Bill Before End Of Week

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding government funding legislation:  “The Senate must act before the end of the week to pass a clean short-term funding bill to maintain the critical operations of the federal government.  Our colleagues in... Continue Reading

Tax Reform Conference Committee Next Step To Bringing Families Relief

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding a conference with the House on tax reform: “Yesterday, the Senate formally voted to join our colleagues from the House to consider our tax reform bills in a conference committee. It’s another... Continue Reading

Joseph Balash to Play Critical Role in Coal Country

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the president’s nominee for Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Land and Minerals Management, Joseph Balash: “In addition to our important work on tax reform and to fund the government, this week... Continue Reading

Continuing Resolution Will Allow Congress To Finalize Long-Term Funding Solution

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding government funding legislation:  “With the cooperation of our colleagues, Congress will pass a short-term continuing resolution before the end of the week. Once the House passes the continuing resolution, the Senate will... Continue Reading

One Step Closer To Tax Reform

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding a conference with the House on tax reform:  “Last week, Senators answered the calls of our constituents by voting to overhaul our complex and outdated federal tax code. We seized the opportunity... Continue Reading

Senate Will Vote To Send Tax Reform Legislation To Conference This Week

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding tax reform: “Last night, our colleagues in the House of Representatives voted to send the tax reform legislation to a conference committee. There, members from both chambers will work to resolve the... Continue Reading

Congress And Administration Working To Finalize Government Funding Plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding government funding legislation:  “As we all know, we must pass legislation to fund the government before the end of the week. By approving a short-term bill, we can continue the crucial functions... Continue Reading