Remarks
Tax Reform Benefits Coming to ‘Opportunity Zones’ in America
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans across the country continue to see from tax reform: 'We've been talking for months about the ways tax reform is helping to jump-start the economy, bolster family budgets, and make life better for millions of Americans. Just a few months in, many such stories have already been front-page news: the tax reform bonuses, raises, and benefits… Continue Reading
03.21.18
Senate to Vote on Bill to Combat Sex Trafficking
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (SESTA): "The Senate has a very important piece of business to tackle. This afternoon, we will vote on the anti-sex-trafficking legislation we've been considering this week. I want to thank Senator Portman, who has worked hard to advance this reform, and Chairman Thune, for shepherding it through the Commerce Committee. … Continue Reading
03.20.18
Funding Agreement Will Give Our Military the Resources They Need and Deserve
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding funding in the omnibus spending package that will provide the necessary resources for our military: "Later this week, the Senate will consider an omnibus spending package to address a number of critical priorities, from rebuilding America's infrastructure to fighting the opioid epidemic. In particular, building on the funding agreement passed in February, th… Continue Reading
03.20.18
Sanders Resolution on Yemen Would Harm Allies, Embolden Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding his opposition to the Sanders Resolution, and the Senate's vote this afternoon: "Later today, the Senate will vote on a resolution offered by the junior Senators from Vermont and Utah. Their goal is to end U.S. support for the Saudi Arabian-led coalition fighting the Houthi insurgency in Yemen. And they propose to do this using provisions of the War Powers Re… Continue Reading
03.20.18
Bill to Combat Sex Trafficking Would Close Loophole In Current Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (SESTA): "Today, the Senate continues to consider a bill that would strike back against the evils of sex trafficking. The topic is all too familiar to me and many of my colleagues, who have fought against child exploitation for decades. But in recent years, as trafficking has migrated from street corners to smartphones, r… Continue Reading
03.19.18
Increased Economic Optimism Thanks to Tax Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans across the country continue to see from tax reform: "The good news about tax reform keeps piling up. Here's one important headline from just a few days ago: 'U.S. consumer confidence hits 14-year high.' That's right. Tax reform is contributing to a dynamic, growing economy -- and Americans are taking notice. "In fact, according to the … Continue Reading
03.19.18
Bipartisan Support for Legislation Protecting Victims of Sex Trafficking
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (SESTA): "Later this week, the Senate will turn to another important matter related to Americans' safety and security. We'll take up legislation to combat the evil of sex trafficking. Keeping children safe from exploitation has been a key focus for several of us, going back some years. "In 1984, I advocated for passage o… Continue Reading
03.15.18
Tax Reform Already Providing Families More Opportunities for Their Children’s Education
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans across the country continue to see from tax reform: "Few subjects are closer to the hearts of parents than their children's education. That's why Republicans made sure the historic tax reform we passed last year included a provision, championed by Senator Cruz and others, that will help parents choose an education for their children tha… Continue Reading
03.15.18
Bill To Combat Sex Trafficking Up Next In Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (SESTA): "Yesterday, the Senate took a big step forward for the community banks, credit unions, and other small lenders on which communities across America rely for access to credit. On a strong bipartisan vote, we passed Sen. Crapo's legislation to streamline the Dodd-Frank Act so that regulations intended for Wall Stree… Continue Reading
03.14.18
American Families Seeing Tax Cuts and Credits Thanks to Tax Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans across the country continue to see from tax reform: "This afternoon, President Trump will visit a Boeing production facility in St. Louis, Missouri. He'll hear from local business leaders about how tax reform is giving them room to invest more and hire more. Missouri's senior senator tried to block tax reform on a party-line vote. Fortu… Continue Reading
03.14.18
Banking Reform Bill: Relief for Main Street
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the bipartisan Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: "Today, we'll also finish considering the bipartisan banking reform bill championed by Senator Crapo. The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act is cosponsored by a quarter of the Senate, split down the middle between Republicans and Democrats, and was adv… Continue Reading
03.14.18
Bipartisan Efforts Continue on Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the need to improve American infrastructure: "This is a busy day for the Senate. Today, Senator Thune and our colleagues on the Commerce Committee will continue their hearings on rebuilding America's infrastructure. Notably, five cabinet secretaries will testify. The Secretaries of Labor, Commerce, Energy, Agriculture, and Transportation will all share the ad… Continue Reading
03.13.18
Good News About Tax Reform Keeps Pouring In
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans across the country continue to see from tax reform: "It's been less than three months since historic tax reform became law. Less than three months since we cut taxes significantly for middle-class families by lowering rates and increasing the standard deduction. Since we created new deductions to help small businesses keep more of what … Continue Reading
03.12.18
Non-Profits Seeing Tax Reform Benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans across the country continue to see from tax reform: "For more than 20 years, Hope House in Spokane, Washington has offered vulnerable women refuge from the streets and a safe place to sleep. Unfortunately, the need is great. Even after stacking bunk beds in every available inch, the shelter reaches capacity every night. Last year, more … Continue Reading
03.12.18
Bipartisan Support Grows for Banking Reform Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: "Later this afternoon, the Senate will vote to advance the financial reform bill that is before us. Senator Crapo's legislation starts from a simple premise: Small community lenders on Main Street are not the same as the multi-trillion-dollar banks on Wall Street. But since the Dodd-Frank Ac… Continue Reading
03.08.18
Tax Reform Puts Money Back in the Pockets of Hard-Working Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans across the country continue to see from tax reform: "As I've discussed, a number of America's largest employers are already reinvesting their tax reform savings in bonuses, pay raises, and new benefits for their employees. Higher take-home pay and lower tax rates are helping families cover today's expenses and save for the future. "In … Continue Reading
03.08.18
Regulatory Relief for Small Community Banks, Credit Unions
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: "The Dodd-Frank Act became law in 2010. It ostensibly targeted banks deemed too big to fail. But seven and a half years later, Dodd-Frank has proved to be far too blunt an instrument. For one thing, it's imposed a crushing regulatory burden on small community banks and credit unions. Rather … Continue Reading
03.07.18
Tapping Into Tax Reform Savings
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the regarding the benefits Americans across the country continue to see from tax reform: "Just two months in, the effects of tax reform are percolating through every corner of our economy. It's made bonuses, raises, and benefits for working families daily news in communities across America. "Thanks to tax reform, automakers are planting deeper roots in Ameri… Continue Reading
03.07.18
Banking Reform Bill To Help Community Banks, Main Street America
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act: "Community banks, credit unions, and other small-scale lenders play a vital role in the U.S. economy. Research from Harvard indicates that community banks provide more than half of all small business loans. Let me repeat that: A majority of small-business loans are handled by community banks… Continue Reading
03.06.18
Increased Retirement Benefits for American Workers Thanks to Tax Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the regarding the benefits Americans across the country continue to see from tax reform: "Every day, we hear of more ways that tax reform is immediately helping American workers, job creators, and middle-class families across the nation. But this generational reform was not designed to be a flash in the pan. We're already seeing ways it will continue to benef… Continue Reading
