McConnell On Meeting With Jay Powell
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement after meeting with President Trump’s nominee for Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Jay Powell: “I enjoyed our meeting and learning more about Jay’s vision for the Federal Reserve and our nation’s monetary policy as our economic […]
McConnell Statement on Jerome Powell
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the president’s intention to nominate Jerome Powell to serve as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System: “I’m encouraged by President Trump’s choice of Jerome Powell to lead the Federal Reserve during this economic recovery. We need […]
McConnell Statement on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was released by the House Ways and Means Committee today: “Today, the House of Representatives took a big step forward in our effort to help provide the American people with a robust economy that […]
McConnell on IRS Targeting During Obama Administration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the settlement reached by the Justice Department with groups that were targeted in the IRS scandal: “While five years is too late, I’m happy the IRS finally admitted they targeted conservative groups during the Obama Administration. This shameful scandal was a […]
‘We Have A Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity To Replace A Failing Tax Code’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding House adoption of the budget for Fiscal Year 2018: “I want to thank Speaker Ryan and House Republicans for taking this important step to help us achieve tax reform for hardworking Americans by passing this budget. This is a comprehensive, fiscally-responsible […]
McConnell Stands with Consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement following Senate approval of a Congressional Review Act resolution to hold the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accountable: “The CFPB, which claims to protect consumers, seems to have found a way to actually harm them more. By eliminating a key settlement tool, consumers […]
Senate Approves House-Passed Disaster Aid, Legislation Now Goes To President For Signature
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding passage of the president’s supplemental funding request: “The Senate has been committed to doing its part to support the ongoing hurricane relief efforts, and today we are sending the administration’s most recent supplemental funding request to the president for his signature. […]
McConnell on ‘Fox News Sunday’ and CNN’s ‘State of the Union’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared on ‘Fox News Sunday’ and CNN’s State of the Union. The following are excerpts from the interviews: On Tax Reform “Tax reform is important. 31 years ago today Ronald Reagan signed tax form, we intend to accomplish that between now and the end of the […]
Tax Reform For The Middle Class
Sen. McConnell: ‘Taxes Should Be Lower, Simpler And Fairer For Middle-Class Workers’ SEN. DEAN HELLER (R-NV): “Our middle class has suffered under an outdated and unfair tax code that discourages job creation and makes it harder for Nevadans, and people all across America, to get ahead. … And now, we have a prime opportunity to […]
McConnell Meets with DHS Nominee Nielsen
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released a statement today following his meeting with Kirstjen Nielsen, President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security: “Kirstjen and I had a productive discussion about this important role as we continue our natural disaster recovery efforts across the country to help those in need. We […]