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McConnell Helps CVG Airport Secure Approval of Application to Enhance Air Cargo Operations

McConnell contacts officials at Customs & Border Patrol on behalf of CVG

June 1, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced today that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) approved the application by the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) for its Reimbursable Fee Program. By gaining this status, CVG will be able to enhance its air cargo operations giving the airport the ability to conduct increased 24/7 cargo operations at its facility.

CVG, which is the eighth largest cargo airport in North America, is one of three “Super Hubs” for DHL’s global shipping network, as well as the first U.S. airport to achieve SAFETY Act certification from the Department of Homeland Security. CVG will also receive a $1.4 billion dollar investment from Amazon, making it a worldwide air cargo hub for the company.

“Gaining Reimbursable Fee Program status will help CVG enhance its air cargo operations,” said Senator McConnell, who contacted the CBP on behalf of his constituents. “I was pleased to work with CVG officials to help the airport secure this valuable status, which will lead to increased economic activity at the facility and provide an economic boost to Northern Kentucky and the region.”

“We appreciate Sen. McConnell's continuous support of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and its significant role in economic development and job growth in Kentucky," said Candace S. McGraw, Chief Executive Officer of CVG. "The airport's acceptance into Customs and Border Protection's Reimbursable Fee Program is particularly timely and beneficial for cargo operators at our airport as their businesses continue to thrive, creating even more jobs and bolstering economic growth in the Commonwealth."

As one of the fastest growing cargo airports in North America, CVG plays a vital economic role in Northern Kentucky, supporting more than 31,100 direct and indirect jobs and generating a total of $4.4 billion in economic impact for the area.

In 2016, Senator McConnell contacted Gil Kerlikowske, former Commissioner of CPB, on behalf of CVG. Also, earlier this year, he reached out to the Acting Commissioner, Kevin McAleenan, to reiterate his support of the application.

McConnell Statement on President’s Decision to Withdraw From the Unattainable Mandates of the Paris Climate Deal

‘I applaud President Trump and his administration for dealing yet another significant blow to the Obama Administration’s assault on domestic energy production and jobs.’

June 1, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s decision today to withdraw from the Paris climate deal:

“I applaud President Trump and his administration for dealing yet another significant blow to the Obama Administration’s assault on domestic energy production and jobs. President Obama made commitments in this deal based off a costly power plan that we knew at the time was on shaky legal ground. By withdrawing from this unattainable mandate, President Trump has reiterated his commitment to protecting middle class families across the country and workers throughout coal country from higher energy prices and potential job loss.

“Today’s move builds on action Congress took to rebuff then-President Obama’s regulatory rampage, which put American jobs at risk. When the previous administration signed America up for this unattainable mandate, we made it clear we would fight this unilateral action any way we could, and this day could not have happened soon enough. President Trump has once again put families and jobs ahead of left-wing ideology and should be commended for his action.”

Background: Since 2015, Leader McConnell has led multiple efforts to oppose the Obama Administration’s clean power rule. Specifically, he encouraged states to not immediately comply with the costly regulation and wait for additional legal and congressional action to take place. He also penned two letters (here and here) to all 50 governors. McConnell also joined a letter led by Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK) that asked the Trump Administration to withdraw from the Paris Climate agreement. 

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