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Shocking Videos Prompt Legislation to Preserve Women’s Health Funding, Not Planned Parenthood Lobbyists

‘We introduced legislation last night that would ensure taxpayer dollars for women’s health are spent on women’s health, not a scandal-plagued political lobbying giant.’

July 29, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Planned Parenthood defunding legislation:

“The ongoing revelations about Planned Parenthood are more than just disturbing, they shock the conscience. A Democratic colleague called them ‘very troubling,’ ‘extremely troubling,’ and ‘highly troubling.’

“Next week, every member of his party will have a chance to join us in reaffirming the Senate’s commitment to genuine compassion and to women’s health.

“We introduced legislation last night that would ensure taxpayer dollars for women’s health are spent on women’s health, not a scandal-plagued political lobbying giant.

“It’s a simple choice.

“Senators can either vote to protect women’s health, or they can vote to protect subsidies for a political group mired in scandal.

“I know Planned Parenthood’s entrenched lobbyists have been close allies of Democrats in recent years.

“But this moment calls for Senators to rise higher and think bigger.

“Let’s not filibuster women’s health in order to protect special subsidies for one scandal-plagued political organization

“Let’s join together instead to bring something positive for the American people from a terrible situation.”

Senate’s Fiscally Responsible, Bipartisan Highway Bill Headed for Passage

‘A multi-year bill is now our joint goal. That’s important for our country. We know it represents the best way to provide state and local governments with the kind of certainty they need to focus on longer-term road and bridge projects.’

July 29, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan multi-year highway bill:

“Late nights, vigorous legislating, and sometimes-unpredictable outcomes may make some reach for the aspirin.

“But these are the hallmarks of a functioning Congress.

“The push and pull between different parties, different members, and different chambers is all just part of the democratic rhythm.

“That’s especially true when you’re talking about a measure as complicated and consequential as a multi-year highway bill.

“I’m pleased to see Republicans and Democrats continuing to hold together to pass the Senate’s bipartisan highway legislation. We’re on the verge of scoring another important victory for the American people.

“Once the Senate completes its work on the bill, the House of Representatives will begin its work on a multi-year measure too.

“A multi-year bill is now our joint goal. That’s important for our country. We know it represents the best way to provide state and local governments with the kind of certainty they need to focus on longer-term road and bridge projects. Here’s how Kentucky’s main transportation advocacy group, Kentuckians for Better Transportation, put it: a longer-term bill would ‘provide an opportunity to plan for and implement projects that are important to Kentucky's citizens and to Kentucky’s economy - and to every other state in the nation.’

“We’ll conference the legislation we pass with what the House passes, and then send a unified bill to the President.

“In the meantime, we’ll work with our friends in the House to pass a measure that will give them the space they need to develop a multi-year highway bill. It’s also a measure that would deliver some important relief to our veterans by covering unfunded requirements the administration failed to budget for. It would extend a helping hand to heroes who need it.

“I can’t see a reason any Senator would vote against it.

“So we’ll take up that bill once the House sends it to us. And we’ll continue working in the interim to finish our own bipartisan, multi-year highway bill — a bill that’s fiscally responsible and won’t raise taxes by a penny.”

Senate Moves towards Passage of Bipartisan, Multi-Year Highway Bill

July 28, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan DRIVE Act:

“The Senate continues to move closer and closer to passage of a bipartisan, multi-year highway bill.

“The legislation we advanced again last night is fiscally responsible.

“It won’t raise taxes by a penny.

“And it will give state and local governments the kind of stability they need to plan longer-term projects for America’s roads and bridges.

“The bill couldn’t have advanced as far as it has already without a lot of hard work from a lot of dedicated members.

“I thank each of them.

“Doing the right thing for the American people has meant taking some bruises.

“But the American people sent us here to do some tough stuff. They deserve our best efforts on their behalf.

“I’m proud to see the Senate continue along this difficult but promising road.

“Success was never assured at the beginning of this process. It wasn’t assured yesterday. And we’re not done yet.

“The important thing is that the Senate is now on the verge of passing a multi-year highway bill‎.

“The Senate is now positioned to pass another important piece of legislation for the American people.

“And with cooperation, the Senate may even still be able to consider more germane ideas to improve the bill further.

“But the bottom line is this.

“If Republicans and Democrats resolve to keep working hard for the American people, we’ll get this done.”

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