WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act: “We’ll soon begin consideration of bipartisan legislation that can support American jobs, improve airline safety, and help passengers — all without raising taxes or... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today that America must continue to work to defeat a global terrorist threat: “In recent weeks we have again been reminded of the pervasive threat posed by Islamist terrorists to the world. We’ve... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today prior to the Senate voting on the bipartisan Defend Trade Secrets Act: “Today the Senate will vote on the Defend Trade Secrets Act. This bipartisan legislation can help promote the growth of... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the daily sacrifice of the United States Capitol Police: “I want to remember the daily sacrifice of our Capitol Police in light of the incident last Monday. Incidents like these remind... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today prior to the Senate voting on a bipartisan resolution regarding human trafficking: “Let me begin by stating an obvious point. When it comes to filling the current Supreme Court vacancy — which... Continue Reading
‘The next justice could fundamentally alter the direction of the Supreme Court and have a profound impact on our country, so of course the American people should have a say in the Court’s direction…The American people may well elect a President who decides to nominate Judge Garland for Senate consideration.... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding bipartisan biotech labeling legislation: “In the last national election, the American people elected a Republican Senate. Since then, we’ve accomplished a lot of important things for our country. “Landmark education reform.... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate legislation addressing the labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMO): “Vermont recently passed food-labeling legislation that, according to one study, could increase annual food costs by more than a thousand dollars... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding accomplishments under the Republican Senate Majority: “Last week the Senate took decisive action to address America’s devastating prescription opioid and heroin epidemic by passing the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA).... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding national democrats’ continued assault on Kentucky coal miners, their families, and their jobs: “When President Obama was a candidate, he boasted that his energy tax policies would make electricity prices ‘skyrocket’... Continue Reading