Important Work Continues to Keep Our Elections Secure

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the importance of election security: “Yesterday, the entire Senate had the opportunity to meet in classified session for a briefing on election security. We heard from the Director of National Intelligence, the... Continue Reading

McConnell: Preserving and Protecting Our Elections is a Crucial Task

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding election security: “Later today, all senators will have the opportunity to receive a classified briefing on an issue of huge national importance: The security and integrity of our elections. It’s fitting that... Continue Reading

More Job Opportunities, Wage Growth, New Investment Thanks to Republican Policies

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans continue to see from the Republican pro-opportunity, pro-growth agenda: “Fourth of July celebrations weren’t the only thing for American families to smile about last week. We received even more... Continue Reading

Senate Continues to Make Headway in the Personnel Business

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to confirm more of the president’s well-qualified nominees: “The Senate is continuing to make headway in the personnel business. This week we are confirming a number of President Trump’s thoroughly... Continue Reading

Senate Will Continue to Confirm Highly-Qualified Nominees for Important Federal Offices

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to confirm more of the president’s well-qualified nominees: “This week the Senate will continue to make headway and confirm the president’s highly-qualified nominees for important federal offices. We’ll begin by... Continue Reading

A Proud National Legacy of Liberty

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding our nation’s 243rd Independence Day and congratulating the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team on their World Cup win yesterday: “I hope all of our colleagues had a productive state work period and... Continue Reading

Senate to Pass Bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the National Defense Authorization Act and the growing threat of Iranian aggression: “Later today, the Senate will vote to fulfill a solemn responsibility. For a 59th consecutive year, we’ll pass the National... Continue Reading

McConnell-Kaine Tobacco-Free Youth Act Advances to Senate Floor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding legislation to raise the national minimum age for purchasing tobacco products to 21: “Just last month, I introduced legislation along with my colleague from Virginia, Senator Kaine, to address a serious and... Continue Reading

House Should Pass Bipartisan Senate Humanitarian Funding Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the humanitarian crisis at our southern border:    “Eight weeks ago, the administration sent Congress an urgent request for humanitarian money for the border. For eight weeks, we’ve seen evidence nearly every day... Continue Reading

National Defense Authorization Act Addresses Priorities at Home and Abroad

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the National Defense Authorization Act:    “The National Defense Authorization Act is one of the most significant pieces of legislation we tackle each year. It addresses many national and international priorities. But underneath,... Continue Reading