Defense Funding, Children’s Health, Up Next in Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding government funding: “The Senate has important business to conclude this week. The American people are counting on Congress to reach a government funding agreement. If we fail to reach an agreement,... Continue Reading

Congress Working On Funding Agreement

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding government funding: “The Senate’s work this week is not finished. Before Friday, Congress must agree on funding to sustain the necessary operations of the federal government. I know that all our... Continue Reading

Congress Passes Once-in-a-Generation Tax Reform

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the passage of an historic tax code overhaul: “Last night, the United States Senate accomplished something remarkable. After years of work, dozens of hearings, and an open process, we passed an... Continue Reading

McConnell On Tax Reform: Congress Is Standing At The Doorstep Of An Historic Opportunity

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “Congress is standing at the doorstep of an historic opportunity. Today, the House will vote on the conference report of the Tax Cuts and Jobs... Continue Reading

Congress Working To Pass Funding Agreement That Fulfills Responsibilities To Our Nation

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding government funding and the need to provide the necessary resources to the Department of Defense and other priorities:  “Before the end of this week, Congress must agree on a continuing resolution... Continue Reading

Senate To Pass Historic Tax Reform This Week

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “The Senate has a number of important tasks to complete this week for the American people. On Friday, we took another significant step toward delivering... Continue Reading

Congress Moving Closer To Delivering Much-Needed Tax Relief

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following are prepared remarks by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) regarding progress on tax reform between the House and the Senate: “Yesterday, Congress moved closer to delivering much-needed tax relief to American families and small businesses as members of the House and the Senate held... Continue Reading

Funding Critical To Rebuilding Our Nation’s Military

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following are prepared remarks by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) regarding government funding and the need to provide the necessary resources to the Department of Defense: “Our nation faces myriad threats from around the globe, and it is the Senate’s responsibility to provide the service... Continue Reading

Senate Continues Historic Judicial Confirmation Process

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding President Trump’s nominee for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, James Ho: “Today, the Senate will continue another historic week confirming more of President Trump’s impressive judicial nominees to the federal bench.... Continue Reading

Tax Reform Progress Continues

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following are prepared remarks by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) regarding progress on tax reform between the House and the Senate: “Later today, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act conference committee will host an open meeting to discuss its progress in resolving the differences between... Continue Reading