Collapse of KY Health Co-op Emblematic of Obamacare’s Broken Promises

‘The administration knew beforehand that this plan was not viable and that tens of thousands of people could lose their coverage. They chose to cling fast to a disastrous left-wing experiment with our health care system over choosing stability and affordable coverage for the many people caught up in Obamacare... Continue Reading

Senate to Vote Today on Legislation that Includes Kate’s Law, Addresses Sanctuary Cities and Additional Law Enforcement Protections

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act: “Just before the state work period, I asked Senators to consider some important questions. “In a time of limited federal resources and tough... Continue Reading

Senate to Consider Legislation That Would Penalize ‘Sanctuary’ Cities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act: “Senators will soon travel to their home states for the state work period. I ask colleagues to consider some important questions as they meet... Continue Reading

Senate to Consider Energy Security and Water Infrastructure Funding Bill Today

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor in support of the Energy and Water Appropriations bill: “Ask most Americans to name two of the most basic duties of a Senator, and you’re likely to hear some combination of the following.... Continue Reading

In a Dangerous World, It’s ‘Essential’ President Sign, Not Veto, the Defense Bill, McConnell Says

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today in urging the President to sign the National Defense Authorization Act: “I was glad to see the Senate come together yesterday to advance the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act. “This bipartisan defense... Continue Reading

Defense Authorization Provides Tools to Protect America’s National Security

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor in support of the National Defense Authorization Act: “Henry Kissinger recently said that our country faces the most ‘diverse and complex array of crises’ since the Second World War. It’s hard to disagree... Continue Reading

Bill That Sets Policy, Authorizes Defense Funding Set for Senate Vote on Tuesday

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor urging Democrats to support the National Defense Authorization Act: “We live in an incredibly dangerous world. The number of threats facing our nation is just staggering. “That’s one reason both parties came together... Continue Reading

Senate Passes Congressman Guthrie’s PACE Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell delivered remarks on the Senate floor regarding Senate passage of the Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees (PACE) Act. The legislation now goes to the President’s desk for his signature.   “The PACE Act is smart legislation from my colleagues Senator Tim... Continue Reading

Funding for Military and Veterans up Next in Senate

‘The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs bill is one of the 12 pieces of appropriations legislation we must pass to properly fund the government.’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today urging Senate Democrats to support funding for Military... Continue Reading

Senator McConnell Honors Congressman Whitfield on the Senate Floor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (R-KY-01) announcing his retirement following the end of his term: “Yesterday, Representative Ed Whitfield announced that he will retire at this end of this term. Ed has served... Continue Reading