McConnell on Obama Economy: It’s Clear We Need a Change to Get America Moving Again

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Senate back to work for the American people:   “After much hard work, research, and deliberation from both sides of the aisle, we’re closer to having an opportunity to pass... Continue Reading

McConnell to Senate Democrats: ‘Do Your Job’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate Democrats blocking the appropriations process with a filibuster:   “Let me quote to you from a letter I recently received from our colleagues across the aisle: We are writing to... Continue Reading

Obamacare Continues to Hurt Middle Class Families

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the failures of Obamacare: “It’s been six years since the flawed health care policies of Obamacare were signed into law. And six years later, my office continues to receive stories from... Continue Reading

Senate Continues Work on Bipartisan Bill Important for American Energy, Jobs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate consideration of the energy security and water infrastructure appropriations bill: “When the new majority resolved to get the Senate back to work, we knew we’d have to get committees functioning... Continue Reading

Back to Work: Republican-Led Senate Kicks Off Week with Bipartisan Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Senate consideration of appropriations bills:   “The top Democrat on the Appropriations Committee recently said that the energy security and water infrastructure funding legislation before us marks an ‘excellent kickoff’... Continue Reading

After Passage of Bipartisan Energy Legislation, Senate Begins Consideration of Appropriations Bills

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate action on the bipartisan Energy Policy Modernization Act and the Senate’s legislative and appropriations process being restored under Republican leadership: “This week we’ve seen what can be accomplished on behalf... Continue Reading

Senate Notches More Accomplishments Under Republican Leadership

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Senate action on the bipartisan FAA reauthorization and energy bills: “Under a new Republican majority, the Senate is getting back to work and progress is being made on behalf of the... Continue Reading

Broad, Bipartisan Bill Will Significantly Update American Energy Policies

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan Energy Policy Modernization Act: “The Republican-led Senate will have another opportunity to pass bipartisan legislation — legislation aimed at modernizing American energy policies. “The Energy Policy Modernization Act is... Continue Reading

Senate Set to Pass Bipartisan FAA Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today prior to the Senate voting on the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization and airport security bill: “Later this morning the Senate will have an opportunity to pass the FAA Reauthorization and... Continue Reading

Republican-Led Senate Makes Progress to Pass Bipartisan FAA Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization and airport security bill: “Americans continue to see the difference a Republican-led Senate can make on behalf of our country — we’ve passed legislation... Continue Reading