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| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/newsletters?ContentRecord_id=AB3E7700-21FD-4DD0-97A2-09B8AF041A02 | U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnells eNewsletter - - Week of November 11, 2018 | 2018-11-15 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's eNewsletter - - Week of November 11,2018 Senator McConnell Unanimously Elected to Serve as Majority Leader for the 116th Congress The doors of the Office of theSenate Republican Leader in the United States Capitol On Wednesday, Senator Mitch McConnell was unanimously re-elected by his colleagues to serve asSenate Majority Leader. Senator McConnell is only the second Kentuckian to lead his party in the U.S. Senate. The other Senator from Kentucky to serve as party leader was Alben Barkley. U.S. Senate Majority Leader McConnell said, I am grateful to my colleagues for again placing their trust in me. As Majority Leader, I set the Senate's schedule and agenda. Therefore, I have and will continue to consistently choose to prioritize legislation and nominations that will directly benefit the Commonwealth of Kentucky. I am proud of our incredible record of achievement. Working with President Trump, we have made the last two years the most productive in moving our country right-of-center since I came to Washington. We passed tax reform that put more money in the pockets of hard working Kentuckians and helped people get back to work. We stopped the War on Coal in its tracks. We passed landmark legislation to combat the opioid epidemic. We also began a transformation of the federal judiciary, ended Obamacare's individual mandate, and provided relief to community financial institutions. After harmful Obama-era cuts to our military, we rebuilt our defense forces and delivered a well-earned pay raise for our servicemembers at Kentucky's military installations and we delivered improved care to our veterans. When the new Congress begins next year, there is more work to be done. I will keep fighting for Kentucky in the Senate, and as Majority Leader, I look forward to many more accomplishments for our state. On Wednesday, the Senate GOPleadership team for the next Congress hosted a media stakeout in the U.S. Capitol. Photo credit: Associated Press Also this week,Senator Mitch McConnell congratulated and welcomed the newest GOP members of the Senate in his office in the U.S. Capitol. Pictured from left to right:Mike Braun of Indiana, Mitt Romney of Utah, Josh Hawley of Missouri, Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee,Majority LeaderMcConnell, Rick Scott of Florida, Kevin Cramer of North Dakota. Clickbelow to view the video welcoming the incoming class of Republican Senators: Senate Passes Legislation Benefiting Kentucky Waterways, Jobs Kentuckyemployer praises Senator McConnell for his leadership On Wednesday,the Senate passed bipartisanlegislation to reauthorize the U.S. Coast Guardand to support the brave men and women who put themselves in harm's way every single day. This important legislation also includes the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA), which will benefit Kentucky and its 13,000 maritime jobs. Senator McConnell praised Senate passage saying, America calls on our Coast Guard to protect our ports and coasts, to safeguard the shipping lanes that enable American commerce, and to stem the tide of illegal drugs before they reach our shores. By passing this bipartisan legislation, the Senate fulfilled an important promise to some of the brave men and women who have taken an oath to keep us safe. Aspects of this legislation are particularly important to states like my home state of Kentucky the heart of our nation's inland waterways system. For too long, maritime workers have struggled under a complex system of overlapping and duplicative regulations. They make normal shipping functions needlessly difficult, including the incidental discharge of ballast water. A confusing web of rules from states, the Coast Guard, and the EPA leave operators to face constant uncertainty -- and lead to higher costs, Senator McConnell added. This bipartisan legislation replaces the existing system with a uniform, cost-effective, and national standard enforced by the Coast Guard. For the 13,000 Kentuckians whose jobs depend on our state's inland waterways, this provision can help cut costs, promote efficiency, and protect our natural waters. I am thankful for the leadership and support of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in getting the VIDA legislation through the Senate and in recognizing its importance to the inland waterways industry, which plays a vital role in our nation's economy and in particular the Commonwealth of Kentucky. VIDA fixes a burdensome patchwork system of regulations and provides clear and consistent regulations for inland waterways operators while maintaining the high standards of environmental protection under the direction of the Coast Guard. Once again, Leader McConnell has stepped up for the nation and the Commonwealth of Kentucky, said Matt Ricketts, President & CEO of Crounse Corporation in Paducah, Kentucky. The legislation now goes to the House for approval and then will be sent to President Trump for his signature. Follow Senator McConnell's press offices on Twitter at @McConnellPress and @SenateMajLeader to stay up to date on the latest on what is happening with this legislation. Click the image below to view the Senator's floor remarks regarding the U.S. Coast Guard funding reauthorization. Veterans Day On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the guns fell silent. Sunday, November 11th marked 100 years since the end of the First World War. Click below to view the Senator's Veterans Daytweet: McConnell Op-Ed: Will Democrats Choose to Continue Bipartisan Achievements in New Congress, or Put Politics First? This week, Senator McConnell penned an op-ed for FoxNews.com, writing: "Last Tuesday I was proud to see that the American people voted to keep Republicans in control of the U.S. Senate. But we also learned that, come January, the Republican Senate majority will be dealing with a House of Representatives under Democratic control... "So make no mistake. The Senate has proven its ability to reach bipartisan solutions to some of the most pressing challenges facing our nation. And looking ahead to the coming year, there will be no shortage of opportunities to continue this impressive record of cooperation across the aisle and across the Capitol. What we can make of those opportunities will depend on our Democratic colleagues. Will they choose to go it alone and simply make political points? Or will they choose to work together and actually make a difference?" Click HERE to read the Senator's full op-ed. Visiting Washington, D.C. Every week, many Kentuckians from across the Commonwealth visitSenator McConnell'soffice in the U.S. Capitol. If you're planning a trip to Washington, D.C., please check out Senator McConnell'swebsiteand 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'sFacebookpage 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@SenateMajLdron Twitter and@SenateMajLdron Instagram. Get this newsletter delivered to your inbox by signing upHERE | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |