More Money Out of Washington’s Pocket, More Money Into the Pockets of American Families

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need for tax reform: “During the last decade, our complex tax code left hardworking families behind and allowed the wealthy and well-connected to get ahead. It’s so bad, that one small... Continue Reading

Senate Passes Critical Defense Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Just a moment ago, the Senate acted to send the president one of the most important policy bills we consider each year: the National Defense Authorization... Continue Reading

Senate To Confirm Two More Impressive Judicial Nominees

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding two more well-qualified nominees for federal district courts:   “Today, the Senate will continue to fulfill its important responsibility of providing advice and consent on President Trump’s nominations. So far this week, we... Continue Reading

McConnell On Tax Reform: This Is Our Chance To Set A New Course

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding tax legislation being considered by the Senate Finance Committee: “During the past decade, many in the middle class struggled to make ends meet. The economy was sluggish. Paychecks were often stagnant.  And... Continue Reading

Senate To Confirm Nominees For Army, MSHA, Comptroller Of The Currency

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to confirm more of the president’s well-qualified nominees: “Yesterday, the Senate continued its efforts to confirm the president’s talented nominees to staff the federal government. We advanced the nomination of... Continue Reading

Senate Tax Bill Repeals Obamacare’s Individual Mandate Tax To Provide More Middle Class Relief

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding tax legislation being considered by the Senate Finance Committee: “The need for tax reform has been obvious for a long time now. Many Republicans have said it. Many Democrats have said it.... Continue Reading

More Qualified And Talented Nominees Advance in Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to confirm more of the president’s nominees: “In addition to the other work being done by the committees, the Senate is continuing to confirm qualified and talented nominees sent to... Continue Reading

Tax Reform Will Deliver Relief To Small Businesses And The Middle Class

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Congressional tax reform efforts:   “Tax reform represents our best chance today to get the economy living up to its true potential – and it’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity. The last time major tax... Continue Reading

McConnell On Nominees: We Will Continue To Move Swiftly

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to confirm more of the president’s nominees: “The Senate will continue its progress confirming the president’s nominees. Last week, we confirmed multiple nominees to a number of federal agencies. Soon,... Continue Reading

Time To Reform Our Tax Code

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Congressional tax reform efforts:   “For too long, many in America’s middle-class families felt left behind by the Obama economy. Paychecks seemed to stagnate. Good-paying jobs seemed harder to find. And opportunities seemed... Continue Reading