Tax Reform Already Providing Special Bonuses and Permanent Pay Raises for Americans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans are seeing across the country thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act:   “We’ve been talking all week about the ways our historic tax reform law is immediately... Continue Reading

Significant Benefits of Tax Reform Already Being Seen Across the Country

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans are seeing across the country thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “Yesterday, I mentioned that, already, one million Americans and counting will receive raises or special... Continue Reading

‘Let’s Give Those Who Keep Us Safe the Resources They Need To Do It’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need for a government funding agreement that ensures America’s military has the necessary resources: “In the next eleven days, Congress needs to reach an agreement to fund the government. It... Continue Reading

Needless Democrat Obstruction Continues in Judicial Confirmation Process

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the continued Democrat obstruction in the judicial confirmation process:   “Later today, the Senate will vote to advance the nomination of William L. Campbell, Jr. to serve as a United States District... Continue Reading

More Than A Million Americans are Starting 2018 with More Money Thanks to Tax Reform

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans are seeing across the country thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act:  “One million Americans and counting will be starting 2018 with more money in their pockets... Continue Reading

McConnell: Optimistic We Can Begin 2018 With A Bipartisan, Two-Year Funding Agreement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need for a government funding agreement:  “I spoke yesterday about the need to fund the federal government by January 19th. Members in both parties – including leadership on both sides... Continue Reading

Defense Funding Remains Priority

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the start of the second half of the 115th Congress and government funding: “As we open the second session of the 115th Congress, I am pleased to welcome my colleagues back... Continue Reading

The People Of Iran Are Suffering

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the protests currently taking place in Iran:   “Over the last week, one of the often-overlooked costs of Iran’s regional aggression has come to light. Iranians have taken to the streets in... Continue Reading

Majority Leader McConnell Thanks Senator Luther Strange

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Senator Luther Strange (R-AL): “I’d like to say a few words in tribute of a fine colleague whose too-brief time in the Senate will soon draw to a close. Senator Luther... Continue Reading

McConnell Committed to Protecting Scholarships for Berea College Students

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following are prepared remarks by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) regarding an effort by Senate Democrats that will penalize colleges that provide students with tuition-free education:  “Throughout this process of tax reform, Senate Republicans explained time and again that we are fighting for the middle... Continue Reading