Eid, Bibas Will Make Outstanding Additions To The Federal Judiciary

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding two more of President Trump’s well-qualified Circuit Court nominees, Justice Allison Eid and Professor Stephanos Bibas: “The Senate continues to press forward confirming President Trump’s outstanding nominations to the federal courts.  Already... Continue Reading

Justice Joan Larsen: A Strong Addition To The Sixth Circuit

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the president’s nominee for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, Michigan Supreme Court Justice Joan Larsen: “Yesterday, when the Senate confirmed the nomination of Professor Amy Barrett to the Seventh Circuit Court... Continue Reading

Congress Continues To Stand Up For Consumers When CFPB Will Not

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Congressional Review Act resolution to hold the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) accountable that the president will sign today: “After eight years of sluggish growth and missed opportunities for the middle... Continue Reading

Our Fellow Americans In New York’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the terror attack that took place yesterday in Manhattan: “Yesterday’s attack in Manhattan was sickening, twisted, and heartbreaking. The suspect appears to have been inspired by ISIL. We know that in the... Continue Reading

Professor Amy Barrett Will Be An Asset To Our Judiciary

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the president’s nominee for the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Professor Amy Barrett: “Yesterday, the Senate advanced the nomination of Professor Amy Barrett, President Trump’s impressive nominee to be a judge on... Continue Reading

McConnell Requests GAO Report Targeting Opioid Abuse

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding our nation’s opioid crisis and a report he requested from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) about federal response to opioid use disorders: “The opioid crisis is hurting communities across our country.... Continue Reading

Senate To Confirm Four Circuit Court Nominees This Week

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the four well-qualified circuit court nominations on the Senate floor this week: “For the past eight years, we had a president who selected nominees for our nation’s judiciary based upon what became... Continue Reading

Senate To Consider Four Circuit Court Nominees Next Week

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor after filing cloture on four more well-qualified circuit court nominees:   “In my opening remarks today, I commended President Trump once again for the many outstanding judicial nominations he has made — and... Continue Reading

Devastation From Opioid Abuse Is A Painful Reality For Families Across America

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding our nation’s opioid crisis: “For families in Kentucky and across the nation, the devastation of opioid abuse can be a constant and painful reality. Communities are forced to endure grief, worry and... Continue Reading

‘We Will Confirm These Nominees. You Can Count On It.’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Democrat obstruction of the president’s judicial nominees: “This Senate is continuing to move forward on the outstanding judicial nominations made by President Trump. Many of the well-qualified men and women the president... Continue Reading