Congress Reaches Bipartisan Government Funding Agreement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the bipartisan funding agreement reached by Congressional leaders: “I am pleased to announce that our bipartisan, bicameral negotiations on defense spending and other priorities have yielded a significant agreement. I want to... Continue Reading

Our Military Deserves Stable, Sufficient Funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding government funding and the need to provide the necessary resources for our military:  “We are one day closer to Thursday’s government funding deadline. I am pleased to report that our bipartisan talks... Continue Reading

American Families Keeping More Of What They Earn 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 across the country continue to see from tax reform:   “We’ve been talking for weeks about the millions of Americans who are already benefiting from tax reform. Already, millions of... Continue Reading

Middle Class Families Across the Country Seeing Tax Reform Benefits

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:  “In his State of the Union address last week, President Trump detailed signs that our nation’s economy is thriving under... Continue Reading

Bipartisan Discussions On Long-Term Funding Agreement Continue

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding government funding and the need to provide the necessary resources for our military: “Our deadline to fund the federal government is this Thursday. Serious, bipartisan negotiations continue on long-term spending levels, along... Continue Reading

Senate Offers Condolences To Victims Of Train Accidents

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the train crashes that took place this past week in Virginia and South Carolina, and the need for the senate to confirm an Administrator for the Federal Railroad Administration:  “I want to begin... Continue Reading

Major Progress for the American People

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the president’s State of the Union address tonight and the benefits Kentuckians across the Commonwealth continue to see from tax reform:   “This evening, President Trump will deliver his first... Continue Reading

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act Should Not Be a Partisan Issue

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Pain Cable Unborn Child Protection Act and Senate consideration of the nomination of David Stras to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit: “These negotiations aren’t the... Continue Reading

Serious and Constructive Talks Continue on Border Security, Immigration, Defense Funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding ongoing discussions on border security, immigration and defense funding: “A great deal of work remains before the Senate in the coming days. Bipartisan discussions continue on a variety of important issues –... Continue Reading

Tax Reform: More Jobs, Bonuses, Pay Increases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the president’s State of the Union address tomorrow night and the benefits Americans across the country continue to see from tax reform:   “As the president delivers his first State of the Union... Continue Reading