SCOTUS Order Latest Sign President Obama’s Anti-Coal Regs Are Illegal

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today on the U.S. Supreme Court’s stay of President Obama’s so-called “Clean” Power Plan: “A few years ago the Obama Administration rolled out a massive regulatory scheme they dubbed a ‘Clean’ Power Plan—an... Continue Reading

Senate to Vote on Bipartisan Bill to Permanently Protect Families from Taxes on Their Internet Access

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act and Customs conference report: “I think many Americans would agree with this statement: The Internet should remain open and free — politicians should certainly... Continue Reading

McConnell Welcomes Sec. Burwell for Zika Briefing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today prior to a bipartisan briefing he requested by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on the Zika virus: “Just this morning, local health departments confirmed two cases of the Zika virus... Continue Reading

McConnell Urges Senate to Pass Bipartisan North Korea Sanctions Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act: “The regime in North Korea presents serious threats — to regional stability, to the security of Americans, to the safety of our allies,... Continue Reading

McConnell Honors Departing Ambassador to Burma, Welcomes Incoming Nominee

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell delivered remarks on the Senate floor today honoring Derek Mitchell for his service as the Ambassador to Burma. This afternoon, the Senate will vote to confirm Scot Alan Marciel to be the new U.S. Ambassador to the Union of Burma. “Our... Continue Reading

McConnell Expects Administration’s Zika Briefing to Provide Answers on Plans to Protect Americans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Sec. Burwell’s upcoming Zika virus briefing: “I recently asked Secretary Burwell to come to the Senate to brief committee chairs, ranking members, and leaders in both parties on the Administration’s response... Continue Reading

McConnell Urges Senate to Move Bipartisan Energy Legislation Forward

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan Energy Policy Modernization Act: “The Energy Policy Modernization Act is the product of a year’s worth of constructive and collaborative work. “In the Energy Committee, it passed overwhelmingly with... Continue Reading

McConnell Honors the Life of Marlow Cook

From 1968 to 1970, Mitch McConnell was the chief legislative assistant to Senator Cook in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell delivered remarks on the Senate floor today honoring the life of former Kentucky U.S. Senator Marlow Cook upon his passing Thursday, February 04, 2016.... Continue Reading

McConnell Urges Senate Democrats to Advance Broad, Bipartisan Energy Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan Energy Policy Modernization Act: “The Energy Committee worked hard over the past year to develop the broad, bipartisan energy legislation before us. “Members in both parties focused on areas... Continue Reading

McConnell Congratulates the USO on 75th Anniversary

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today commemorating the 75th anniversary of the USO: “When Americans hear ‘USO,’ they often think of Bob Hope. There’s no question that he helped lift the spirits of countless men and women in... Continue Reading