Senate Passes Bipartisan Measures to Overturn Obama Administration’s Anti-Coal Regulations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Senate tonight approved two resolutions of disapproval that would halt the Obama Administration’s anti-coal regulations. The Senate voted to approve a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) sponsored by Senator McConnell and Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) designed to stop the White House from imposing anti-jobs regulations […]
McConnell, Capito Begin Senate Process to Address Obama Administration’s Anti-Coal Regulations
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced today that he and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) placed their resolutions of disapproval regarding the Obama Administration’s anti-coal regulations on the Senate’s calendar, meaning they could come up for a vote as early as this week. Sen. McConnell and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) filed […]
McConnell/Casey Bill Addressing Prenatal Addiction and Infant Opioid Withdrawal Passes House; Now Goes to President for Signature
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced today that their legislation to address the rise of prenatal opioid abuse and infants suffering from opioid withdrawal was approved by the House of Representatives. The bipartisan Protecting Our Infants Act now goes to the President for his signature. […]
McConnell Statement on President’s Rejection of Keystone Pipeline
LOUISVILLE, KY—Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell today released the following statement after President Obama rejected construction of the Keystone jobs and infrastructure project: “I wish I were surprised by the President’s decision to reject this jobs and infrastructure project. But it’s become painfully clear that the President is more interested in appeasing deep-pocketed special interests […]
Richmond Police Officer Daniel Ellis
LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement today honoring the life of Richmond, Kentucky police officer Daniel Ellis: “Tragic news today as Kentucky lost one of its brave law-enforcement officers. Officer Daniel Ellis died in the line of duty and we honor his life and service. Please join me […]
McConnell on Passage of Resolution to Overturn Administration’s Indefensible Waterways Regulation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell issued the following statement today after the Senate approved Senator Ernst’s resolution of disapproval on the ‘Waters of the U.S.’ rule: “The Senate stood up for middle-class homeowners and family farmers today by voting to overturn the Obama Administration’s so-called ‘Waters of the U.S.’ regulation—a rule […]
Following Agreement on Budget Numbers, Senate to Consider Bipartisan Troop Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding defense appropriations: “We live in a time of diverse and challenging global threats. “It’s a time when we see ISIL consolidating its gains in Iraq and Syria. “It’s a time when we see the forces of Assad […]
McConnell Congratulates Governor-Elect Bevin
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today congratulating Governor-elect Matt Bevin and other incoming officeholders on their wins last night: “Let me begin this morning by congratulating Kentucky’s Governor-elect and the entire Republican ticket on a big win last night. “I remember when the […]
Senator McConnell Introduces Measure to Overturn EPA’s Regulation on New Coal-Fired Plants
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) designed to stop the Obama Administration from imposing its anti-coal regulation on new coal-fired plants. Senator McConnell also joined Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) in filing […]
McConnell Will File Measure to Overturn EPA’s Regulation on New Coal-Fired Plants
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Friday that he and Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) will file a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) next week that is designed to stop the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from imposing its anti-coal regulation on new coal-fired plants. Senator McConnell also plans […]