McConnell Urges Continued Cooperation on 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 Energy Policy Modernization Act: “We’ve seen bipartisan work many times over the past year in this Senate. “We have the latest example of it before us right now. “The Energy... Continue Reading

McConnell Invites Sec. Burwell for Bipartisan Briefing on Zika Virus Response Efforts

‘We know there is an increasing amount of concern about what the spread of this virus could mean for the United States as we head toward warmer months. Given the public concern that followed the first Ebola case in our country, I think we could all benefit from having a... Continue Reading

Bipartisan Energy Bill Would Strengthen Long-Term National Security

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Energy Policy Modernization Act: “There are a lot of reasons to like the broad, bipartisan energy bill before us. “You’ll like it if you’re an American interested in producing more... Continue Reading

Bipartisan Energy Bill Would Prepare Country for Energy Challenges and Opportunities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Energy Policy Modernization Act: “The Senior Senator from Alaska knows that reform is urgently needed to modernize America’s energy policies for a new era with new challenges and new opportunities.... Continue Reading

Broad, Bipartisan Energy Legislation Would Modernize America’s Energy Policies

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Energy Policy Modernization Act: “The last time a broad energy bill was signed into law was back in 2007. “It may as well have been a lifetime ago, as far... Continue Reading

Broad, Bipartisan Energy Legislation Would Update America’s Energy Policies

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Energy Policy Modernization Act: ‘The Energy Policy Modernization Act is the result of months of hard work across the aisle. It passed committee with overwhelming bipartisan support. And Congress hasn’t... Continue Reading

McConnell Outlines Broad Bipartisan Energy Legislation, WOTUS Veto Override

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding bipartisan legislation: “Next week, the Senate will turn to broad, bipartisan energy legislation. “The Energy Policy Modernization Act will help bring our energy policies in line with the demands of today... Continue Reading

McConnell: No Political Test for Federal Contracts

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the President’s reported ‘Enemies List’ regulation: “News outlets reported something today that should worry all of us. “Apparently, President Obama is again considering imposing his ‘Enemies List’ regulation by executive order —... Continue Reading

McConnell Urges the Senate to Move Forward on the American SAFE Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act: “Our country has a proud record of admitting the oppressed as refugees to our shores. “Yet, the debate about how to safely admit... Continue Reading

McConnell Calls on Senate to Advance the SAFE Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act: “It’s clear that many Americans are concerned about the Administration’s ability to properly vet thousands of individuals from Syria and Iraq. Elected officials... Continue Reading