Senate to Vote on U.S. Coast Guard Authorization Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Coast Guard Authorization Act:   “We’ll also vote today to advance the Coast Guard Authorization Act. This is an important step for brave men and women whose work often flies under... Continue Reading

McConnell Pays Tribute to Barbara Bush

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush: “The Senate pays tribute this morning to a beloved American who passed away yesterday. To our 41st president, her lucky husband, Barbara Pierce Bush... Continue Reading

America’s Tax Code: Out With The Old, And In With The New

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 across the country continue to see from tax reform: “Today is ‘Tax Day,’ the deadline for most Americans to file their tax returns. For many middle-class households, that means... Continue Reading

Regulatory Relief for Consumers, Auto Industry Jobs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the repeal of a harmful, Obama-era regulation for the auto industry: “Yesterday afternoon, I filed cloture on S. 1129, the Coast Guard Authorization Act, a comprehensive package that equips an adaptable force... Continue Reading

Tax Reform Means A Better Year Ahead For American Families

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 across the country continue to see from tax reform: “Tomorrow’s tax filing deadline is not exactly a national holiday. But millions of Americans use the end of tax season... Continue Reading

Protecting Native American Sovereignty from Harmful Federal Regulation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding legislation that would protect American Indian tribes from harmful federal regulation: “This afternoon, the Senate will vote to advance legislation from Senator Moran that would bolster the proper sovereignty of American Indian... Continue Reading

McConnell on Syria: It Was Time To Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the U.S. military action in Syria that took place this past weekend: “I want to begin this morning by commending the men and women who make up the world’s most capable military.... Continue Reading

Empowering American Families, Not Bureaucrats in Washington

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 across the country continue to see from tax reform: “I’ve been speaking all week about the stark difference between the Obama administration’s economic legacy and the pro-growth agenda this... Continue Reading

The American People Deserve To Have Key Officials In Place

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the need to confirm more of the president’s well-qualified nominees and Senate Democrats’ historic obstruction: “Yesterday, the Senate confirmed John Ring to the National Labor Relations Board. Now the NLRB is once... Continue Reading

America Continues to Benefit from Republican Pro-Growth Agenda

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 across the country continue to see from tax reform: “This week, we’ve been discussing the stark difference between the Obama administration’s agenda and the policies that President Trump and... Continue Reading