Senate Set to Pass Bipartisan Bills to Keep Americans Safe, Protect American Jobs

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 Act and the Energy Policy Modernization Act:   “Today the Senate is closer to passing the most comprehensive aviation security reforms in years. I... Continue Reading

Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Honoring the 65th Infantry Regiment

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Leaders of the U.S. House and Senate held a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony today honoring the 65th Infantry Regiment, the Borinqueneers. The following are U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s remarks delivered during the ceremony, which took place in Emancipation Hall, in the U.S. Capitol: “Christmas Eve... Continue Reading

Bipartisan FAA Bill Will Ramp Up Airport Security, Help Keep Americans Safe

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 Act: “Whether traveling for business or leisure, American passengers want to feel safe and informed when flying. They also want to feel assured that,... Continue Reading

Senate Makes Headway on Bipartisan, Consumer-Friendly 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 Act: “I’ve been pleased to see the progress we’ve made on the FAA Reauthorization Act, and I appreciate the Senators who’ve worked with the... Continue Reading

Bipartisan FAA Bill Will Help Keep Americans Safe

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 Act: “The Chair of the Commerce Committee, Senator Thune, says that keeping Americans safe from future attacks is a top priority. He’s right. From... Continue Reading

McConnell Pays Tribute to American Couple Killed in Terrorist Attack

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the deaths of Stephanie and Justin Shults during the terrorist attacks in Brussels: “I was deeply saddened by the death of Lexington, Kentucky native Stephanie Moore Shults, 29, who, along with... Continue Reading

McConnell Reiterates American People Will Be Heard On Supreme Court, Senate Will Continue Work On Important Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the United States Supreme Court vacancy: “President Obama will fly to Chicago where he will try and convince Americans that, despite his own actions while in the Senate to deny a... Continue Reading

McConnell Urges Senate to Support American Jobs, 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 Senate’s action to advance the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act: “I was glad to see Senators in both parties vote to advance the FAA Reauthorization Act yesterday. We’ll... Continue Reading

Another Obama Administration Regulation with Negative Repercussions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Obama Administration announcing its latest regulation that would negatively impact retirement savings: “Today the Administration will unveil a set of regulations many believe will make it harder for low- to... Continue Reading

McConnell Urges Support for Bipartisan FAA Bill to Protect American Consumers

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 Act: “The bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act is the product of a collaborative committee process in a Senate that’s back to work. It was guided... Continue Reading