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| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/newsletters?ContentRecord_id=35E3BC14-7F70-463E-B670-81E8D6AB37CD | U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnells eNewsletter - - Week of December 5, 2016 | 2016-12-09 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s eNewsletter - - Week of December 5, 2016 McConnell-Led Senate Sends Critical Medical Research & Innovation Legislation to the President’s Desk Kentucky Health Professionals Applaud McConnell’s Efforts On Wednesday the Senate passed the 21st Century Cures Act, a bipartisan bill that will help Kentuckians by promoting critical investments in research and treatment development and helping cut through unnecessary regulations that could hinder the development of life-saving cures, while also protecting patient safety. The legislation, which passed 94-5, also includes provisions to help enhance mental health programs and fight opioid abuse. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell applauded the bill’s passage, saying, “Sending this bipartisan legislation to the President’s desk is an important step in helping foster solutions when it comes to heartbreaking illnesses like Alzheimer’s, opioid addiction, mental health disorders and cancer. 21st Century Cures is a medical innovation bill that can have a substantial impact for families across the country and provides funding to help combat the prescription opioid epidemic that’s swept our nation, particularly in Kentucky.” Senator McConnell delivers Senate floor remarks supporting the bipartisan bill The 21st Century Cures bill builds on the significant Senate accomplishments under Republican leadership this Congress and as Senator McConnell said during his floor remarks, “This is one of the most meaningful bills we’ll pass this year.” Senator McConnell has heard from a number of health professionals across the state regarding the importance of passing 21st Century Cures and the impact this legislation will have on the Commonwealth: University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto: “With Leader McConnell’s support and leadership, the 21st Century Cures/medical innovation bill is one more compelling example of how we will be positioned with the talent of our researchers to improve the lives of people across the Commonwealth.” KentuckyOne Health: “This important legislation will help KentuckyOne Health fulfill its mission of providing wellness, healing and hope to all. We would like to thank Senator McConnell for his leadership on behalf of Kentuckians.” Kentucky Hospital Association: “The Kentucky Hospital Association and our 127 member hospitals, commend and thank Senator McConnell and Congress for the passage of the 21st Century Cures Act.” Baptist Health: “Baptist Health’s family of acute care hospitals, 250+ outpatient facilities, and 3,000+ employed and affiliated physicians…are grateful for Senator McConnell’s support for swift passage of 21st Century Cures…this overwhelmingly bipartisan legislation contains many provisions that will help Baptist Health continue to treat the most vulnerable individuals throughout Kentucky.” On Thursday in the U.S. Capitol, Senator McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan hosted an enrollment ceremony with members of the House and Senate. The 21st Century Cures Act was signed by Speaker Ryan and then the legislation was sent to the President for his signature. 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor ‘I ask my Senate colleagues to join me in remembering all those who served and sacrificed so much, and in thanking our men and women in uniform who are stationed around the world this holiday season.’ On Wednesday, December 7, 2016, Senator McConnell delivered remarks on the Senate floor in observance of the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Click the image below to view the Senator's remarks Senator McConnell Remembers John Glenn On Thursday, Senator McConnell mourned the passing of former Senate colleague, astronaut and veteran, John Glenn: “Our nation bids farewell to one of the most iconic figures of the 20th Century. John Glenn said his childhood was like something out of a Norman Rockwell painting, but his life was anything but typical. From flying combat missions over Korea and the South Pacific as a Marine Corps aviator to a post-orbit splashdown in the Atlantic, he’d come a long way from small-town Ohio by the time his constituents elected him to serve in a different capacity — something they would do many times over the course of Senator Glenn’s congressional service. Elaine and I send our condolences to Annie and the rest of the Glenn family.” Majority Leader McConnell Pays Tribute to Vice President Biden This week, U.S. Senate Majority Leader McConnell delivered remarks on the Senate floor recognizing Vice President Joe Biden and his years of service in the U.S. Senate, as a Senator from Delaware and as the Vice President of the United States. The Washington Post reported on the Senator's remarks: "Mitch McConnell Just Gave a Seriously Moving Tribute to Joe Biden" Click the image below to view the Senator's tribute Also this week, Senator McConnell spoke about the renaming of the NIH cancer initiative in the 21st Century Cures Act after Vice President Joe Biden’s late son, Beau, who lost his battle with cancer last year. Senator McConnell Addresses Kentucky Farm Bureau in KY & Welcomes Members to D.C. Senator McConnell addressed Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) members from across the Commonwealth at KFB’s 97th Annual Meeting on Saturday, December 3rd in Louisville. On Tuesday, Senator McConnell welcomed KFB members to his leadership office in the United States Capitol to discuss important agriculture issues for Kentucky. Visiting Washington, D.C. Every week, many Kentuckians from across the Commonwealth visit Senator McConnell's office in the U.S. Capitol. If you’re planning a trip to Washington, D.C., please check out Senator McConnell's website and visit his office while you are in town. Also, the Senator’s office has information on tours, places to visit and local restaurants to help make your trip to the nation’s capital one to remember. Keeping Up With Senator McConnell Keep up with things happening in our nation's capital and Kentucky by becoming a fan of Senator McConnell’s Facebook page and following on Instagram at @McConnellPress. Receive news updates and alerts from Senator McConnell’s Press Office by following on Twitter at @McConnellPress. For a more behind-the-scenes view of the Senate Majority Leader's office, be sure to follow @SenateMajLdr on Twitter and @SenateMajLdr on Instagram. Get this newsletter delivered to your inbox by signing up HERE | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |