Senate to Turn to Bipartisan Trade Legislation after Iran Bill, McConnell Says

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act: “Once the budget is approved, we’ll continue our work on the bipartisan Iran bill. “Then, it’s my hope to turn to another bipartisan measure: the... Continue Reading

Senate to Pass Balanced Budget Conference Report Today

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the first balanced budget in over a decade: “Today, not only will Congress pass a budget for the first time in six years, it will pass a balanced budget for the first time... Continue Reading

Bipartisan Senate Iran Bill Provides an Opportunity to Review the Interim Nuclear Agreement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today emphasizing the importance of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act: “The Senate will soon resume consideration of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act. I expect we’ll consider several amendments today, and I... Continue Reading

Senate to Vote on Balanced Budget Conference Report Next Week

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the congressional budget: “I was glad to see yesterday’s announcement of a budget conference agreement. That means Congress is now one step closer to passing a balanced budget that supports a healthier... Continue Reading

McConnell Welcomes Japanese PM Abe, Calls for Senate Passage of Trade Promotion Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor welcoming Prime Minister Shino Abe: “Later this morning, we’ll welcome an important friend of the United States to the Capitol: Shinzo Abe, Japan’s Prime Minister. “I’m looking forward to hearing what he has to... Continue Reading

Trade Promotion Authority Enhances Congressional Role in Trade Agreements

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Trade Promotion Authority legislation: “Last night, we saw the latest example of committees getting back to work in a new Congress that’s back to work for the American people. “The Finance Committee... Continue Reading

McConnell Promises ‘Vigorous Debate’ on Interim Iran Nuke Agreement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act: “Now, on the subject of committees getting back to work in the new Congress, we witnessed more evidence of that last week when the Foreign Relations Committee... Continue Reading

McConnell Announces Agreement To End Delay on Anti-Slavery Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor announcing a bipartisan path forward on the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act: “President Obama recently proclaimed this to be National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. “It’s a stark reminder of the countless victims... Continue Reading

CRS Debunks Senate Democrats’ Rationale for Filibustering Anti-Slavery Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor calling on Senate Democrats to end their filibuster of bipartisan anti-trafficking legislation: “Human trafficking affects every state in this nation. “In Kentucky, we’ve heard reports of victims as young as 2 months old…                        “We’ve... Continue Reading

Busy Senate Agenda Includes Important Domestic, National Security Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor previewing the busy Senate agenda: “This week looks to be a busy one in the Senate. “We’ve got a lot of important legislation to consider. We’re hoping our friends across the aisle will work... Continue Reading