McConnell Statement on Retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding today’s announcement from Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy that he will retire on July 31, 2018:   “Just a few moments ago, Justice Anthony Kennedy announced that he is retiring as an... Continue Reading

American Businesses Providing Pay Raises, Bonuses, Benefits to Workers Thanks to Tax Reform

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans have seen across the country in the past six months thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “This week, I’ve been discussing how the Tax Cuts & Jobs... Continue Reading

Farm Bill Will Bring Certainty, Predictability to America’s Farmers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding 2018 Farm Bill: “Today, the Senate will continue our work on the Farm Bill. The bipartisan collaboration of Chairman Roberts and Ranking Member Stabenow has given all senators the opportunity to review... Continue Reading

Tax Cuts are Exactly What Middle-Class Families and Workers Deserved

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans have seen across the country in the past six months thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “It’s been little over six months since the passage of tax... Continue Reading

Farm Bill ‘Takes Serious Steps to Ensure the Future of American Agriculture’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the 2018 farm bill: “Last evening, the Senate voted overwhelmingly to advance H.R. 2 — the farm bill. The reason it has reached the floor in its current form, ready for consideration,... Continue Reading

America Seeing More Long-Term Investments, Business Expansions, Favorable Economic Climate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans have seen across the country in the past six months thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “Week after week, the evidence continues to mount that tax reform... Continue Reading

Senate to Pass Appropriations Bills, Begin Work on Farm Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senate consideration of bipartisan appropriations legislation and the farm bill: “This afternoon, our colleagues will vote to pass the first three of twelve appropriations bills for FY 2019. When they do, the... Continue Reading

President to Award Kentucky War Hero with Medal of Honor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Medal of Honor that will be awarded by President Trump posthumously to First Lieutenant Garlin Murl Conner of Kentucky: “This week, our nation will honor the memory of a brave Kentuckian.... Continue Reading

Tax Reform Continues to Benefit Families, Businesses Across the Country

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans have seen across the country in the past six months thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “Yesterday marked six months since Congress passed our overhaul of America’s... Continue Reading

Important Work Continues in Senate on Appropriations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the bipartisan appropriations legislation before the Senate: “This week, we’ve been considering a regular appropriations package and voting on amendments. Many of us have wanted this return to regular order in appropriations... Continue Reading