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McConnell Praises Senate Republicans Farm Bill Framework
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Farm Bill: “It’s no secret that American farmers face a lot of uncertainty: unstable markets, volatile weather, and a projected record drop in farm income. All these things make a job that is inherently difficult, even more precarious. “As one producer in my home state of Kentucky put it: ‘Farming is risky and margins are tight.’ “Certainty and stabil… Continue Reading
02.26.24
McConnell: Congress Must Avoid Government Funding Lapse
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding government funding: “As Congress returns to Washington this week, the deadline to avoid a partial lapse in government funding is fast approaching. “Without action by Friday, the country would face needless disruptions to agriculture, transportation, military construction, and essential services at the VA. “So I’ll say at the outset what I’ve said every ti… Continue Reading
09.05.23
McConnell Recaps Kentucky State Work Period
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the recent Kentucky state work period: “I kicked off the month in West Kentucky and then in my hometown of Louisville, where I met with small businesses and community leaders. We had a candid conversation on the critical issues facing our state, from relentless inflation straining families and business owners to the challenges of finding workers in a laggin… Continue Reading
06.06.23
“Keeping America Safe, Keeping America Fed, and Keeping the Lights On”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senate business and national defense: “Last week, the Senate passed an agreement that preserved America’s full faith and credit and began to rein in Democrats’ runaway spending. “But the Senate’s work is far from over. Today, with the threat of economic crisis behind us, it’s time for the Senate to focus its full a… Continue Reading
10.29.19
USDA to Issue New Policy Implementing McConnell Hemp Initiative
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding today's announcement by U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding its release of the new regulatory framework implementing Senator McConnell's hemp initiative allowing hemp to be cultivated nationwide: "When I joined President Trump last year as he signed the farm bill, we marked a new chapter for an historic American crop. "In a victory for growers, processors, an… Continue Reading
12.17.18
Senate Continues Work on Remaining Priorities
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the remaining business to be completed in the Senate before the end of the year: "In recent days, I've spoken about the Senate's agenda for the remainder of the 115th Congress. As was the case at this time last week, there are important items that have yet to be addressed. But thanks to the bipartisan progress we made last week, we are significantly closer to the finish… Continue Reading
12.13.18
Farm Bill Headed To President’s Desk For Signature
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Farm Bill and the inclusion of a pro-hemp provision: "Yesterday afternoon, the House of Representatives joined the Senate in passing the Farm Bill Conference Report. Now it's on its way to the president's desk. The boost this bill delivers couldn't come soon enough. It's no secret that these are tough times for farm country. Falling prices and volatile ma… Continue Reading
06.28.18
Farm Bill is a Victory for American Agriculture
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the 2018 Farm Bill: "We hope to wrap up our consideration of the farm bill, a victory for American agriculture. All week, I've highlighted some of the ways this important legislation will support the family farmers whose harvest feeds America and supplies the world. It's an understatement to say this bill comes at an opportune time. "American farm communiti… Continue Reading
06.27.18
Farm Bill Will Bring Certainty, Predictability to America’s Farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding 2018 Farm Bill: "Today, the Senate will continue our work on the Farm Bill. The bipartisan collaboration of Chairman Roberts and Ranking Member Stabenow has given all senators the opportunity to review and consider this important legislation "Now we start the amendment process. Ideas from many of our colleagues have already been included in the Roberts subst… Continue Reading
06.25.18
Senate to Pass Appropriations Bills, Begin Work on Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Senate consideration of bipartisan appropriations legislation and the farm bill: "This afternoon, our colleagues will vote to pass the first three of twelve appropriations bills for FY 2019. When they do, the Senate will be putting more common sense back into the appropriations process. This hasn't come easily. But thanks to the leadership of Chairman Shelby… Continue Reading
06.14.18
Farm Bill to Bolster Struggling Agriculture Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the farm bill and the Hemp Farming Act of 2018: "Yesterday, I was proud to join my colleagues on the Senate Agriculture Committee to approve a landmark farm bill. Under the fair and bipartisan leadership of Chairman Roberts, our committee has produced a bill that will bolster struggling agriculture communities. "Speaking for my home state of Kentucky, agricu… Continue Reading
06.13.18
Farm Bill Will Benefit Farmers, Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the farm bill and the Hemp Farming Act of 2018: "This morning, my colleagues and I on the Agriculture Committee will mark up the farm bill. It's a landmark piece of legislation that will benefit farmers and communities throughout the country. I'll have much more to say on this subject in the days and weeks ahead, particularly when it arrives here on the floo… Continue Reading
