Senate Begins Crucial Debate on Administration’s 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: “Two weeks ago, every Republican and every Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee voted to approve the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act. “That 19 to 0 vote cleared the way for its consideration […]
McConnell Welcomes Senate Passage of Anti-Slavery Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement following Senate passage of bipartisan anti-slavery legislation: “Today’s Senate passage of the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act is an important next step in helping the thousands of Americans, enslaved and hopeless, who suffer unspeakable abuse in the shadows. I thank Senator Cornyn in particular […]
Trade Promotion Authority Legislation Protects and Enhances Congress’ Role in Trade Negotiations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Trade Promotion Authority Legislation: “I believe we are going to be hearing from the Chairman of the Finance Committee shortly. “Senator Hatch will be here to discuss bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority legislation, which is important because we know […]
Senate Set to Pass Anti-Slavery Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the bipartisan path forward on the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act: “Help is finally on the way for the thousands of enslaved victims who suffer unspeakable abuse in the shadows. These victims often have nowhere safe […]
Sens. Paul, McConnell Introduce FOCUS Act of 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Rand Paul and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell today reintroduced the Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures (FOCUS) Act of 2015. This legislation removes each and every reference to “foreign law” within the Lacey Act and substitutes the Lacey Act’s criminal penalties with a reasonable civil penalty system. The Lacey […]
McConnell Marks the 20th Anniversary of Oklahoma City Bombing
Louisville, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell issued the following statement today regarding the 20th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing (April 19): “Today, 168 empty chairs mark the spot in Oklahoma City where a nine-story building once stood. Each chair is a reminder of a life lost tragically two decades ago, when […]
McConnell Welcomes Introduction of Bipartisan Trade Promotion Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement following the introduction of bipartisan trade promotion legislation by Sens. Orrin Hatch of Utah and Ron Wyden of Oregon, the chairman and ranking member, respectively, of the Senate Finance Committee: “The Trade Promotion Authority legislation introduced today represents a real step forward on policy […]
Senate Clears Bipartisan Bill To Strengthen Medicare, Protect Seniors’ Access To Their Doctors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell issued the following statement regarding the passage of the SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act (the bill has already passed the House and now heads to the President for his signature): “Instead of kicking this important Medicare payment issue down the road again, a strong […]
Pressure Mounts on Senate Democrats to End Their Filibuster of Anti-Slavery Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor urging Senate Democrats to end their filibuster of bipartisan human rights legislation: “Hours ago, 100% of Senate Democrats followed the lead of Republicans and Democrats in the House — including Nancy Pelosi and the Pro-Choice Caucus — in voting […]
McConnell Statement on Interim Iran Nuke Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement today regarding the interim agreement on Iran’s nuclear program: “Last week I led a Senate delegation to Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Iran’s support of Hezbollah, the Assad regime, Shia militias in Iraq, Houthi insurgents in Yemen – along with its ongoing nuclear ambitions […]