Mitch McConnell

What they've actually done about it

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• Environment

  Adjust Mammoth Cave Park Boundaries

  Repeatedly sponsored the Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act to refine the park's borders for better management and conservation.

  On the record: 18 bills · 1 other congressional records

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  • Bill authoredMammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2023Latest action 2024-12-18
  • Bill authoredMammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2025Latest action 2026-07-21
  • Bill authoredMammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2022Latest action 2022-12-01
  • Bill authoredA bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to evaluate the significance of the Mill Springs Battlefield located in Pulaski and Wayne Counties, Kentucky, and the feasibility of its inclusion in the National Park System, and for other purposes.Latest action 2014-09-09
  • Bill authoredCamp Nelson Heritage National Monument ActLatest action 2018-08-15
  • Bill cosponsoredA bill to remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.Latest action 2026-03-04
  • Bill authoredKentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area Study ActLatest action 2019-12-05
  • Bill authoredMill Springs Battlefield National Monument ActLatest action 2018-08-15
  • Member website: mcconnell.senate.gov
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “environment adjust mammoth cave park”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
• Justice

  Increase Capitol Police Retirement Age

  Proposed legislation to amend federal code to authorize an increase in the retirement age for members of the Capitol Police.

  On the record: 36 bills

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  • Bill authoredA bill to amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to authorize an increase of the retirement age for members of the Capitol Police.Latest action 2026-05-29
  • Bill cosponsoredConstitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025Latest action 2025-01-09
  • Bill cosponsoredStopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues ActLatest action 2025-01-21
  • Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to "Office of the Attorney General; Home Confinement Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act".Latest action 2023-10-30
  • Bill cosponsoredPreventing Antisemitic Hate Crimes ActLatest action 2021-05-27
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution condemning the assassination of Charlie Kirk and honoring his life and legacy.Latest action 2025-09-16
  • Bill cosponsoredProtecting Americans from Fentanyl Trafficking Act of 2023Latest action 2023-03-01
  • Bill cosponsoredCombating Violent and Dangerous Crime ActLatest action 2023-04-20
  • Member website: mcconnell.senate.gov
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “justice increase capitol police retirement”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
• Justice

  Enhance Federal Prison Accountability

  Introduced the Federal Prisons Accountability Act multiple times to improve oversight and management within federal correctional facilities.

  On the record: 32 bills

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  • Bill authoredFederal Prisons Accountability Act of 2019Latest action 2019-10-30
  • Bill authoredFederal Prisons Accountability Act of 2012Latest action 2012-03-07
  • Bill authoredFederal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022Latest action 2022-02-01
  • Bill authoredFederal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-24
  • Bill authoredFederal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-12
  • Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".Latest action 2023-03-15
  • Bill cosponsoredPreventing Antisemitic Hate Crimes ActLatest action 2021-05-27
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of May 12 through May 18, 2024, as "National Police Week".Latest action 2024-05-16
  • Member website: mcconnell.senate.gov
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “justice enhance federal prison accountability”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
• Environment

  Support White Oak Resiliency

  Introduced the White Oak Resiliency Act to support efforts for the health and sustainability of white oak tree populations.

  On the record: 16 bills · 1 other congressional records

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  • Bill authoredWhite Oak Resiliency Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-06
  • Bill authoredWhite Oak Resilience Act of 2024Latest action 2024-09-25
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week beginning on October 19, 2025, as "Coal Week".Latest action 2025-10-20
  • Bill cosponsoredSTART ActLatest action 2022-09-12
  • Congressional Record contextPROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO "MODIFICATION TO THE START OF THE...Latest action 2026-08-05
  • Bill authoredA joint resolution to disapprove a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units.Latest action 2014-01-16
  • Bill authoredCoal Country Protection ActLatest action 2014-06-03
  • Bill authoredA bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide guidance and clarification regarding issuing new and renewal permits, and for other purposes.Latest action 2013-05-06
  • Member website: mcconnell.senate.gov
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “environment white oak resiliency”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
• Defense

  Provide Defense Appropriations

  As a senior member, he often champions the Department of Defense Appropriations Act to ensure funding for national security and military operations.

  On the record: 28 bills

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  • Bill authoredDepartment of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026Latest action 2025-07-31
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating August 16, 2023, as "National Airborne Day".Latest action 2023-09-05
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution acknowledging the fourth anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, reaffirming support for the people of Ukraine, and emphasizing the importance of robust United States security guarantees within a transatlantic commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty.Latest action 2026-02-24
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the historic significance of the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program.Latest action 2023-05-18
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating October 30, 2024, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.Latest action 2024-11-14
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating October 30, 2021, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.Latest action 2022-02-15
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating October 30, 2023, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.Latest action 2023-11-06
  • Bill cosponsoredJustice for 9/11 ActLatest action 2024-08-01
  • Member website: mcconnell.senate.gov
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “defense provide defense appropriations”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
• Democracy

  Designate Eugene E. Siler, Jr. Courthouse Annex

  Sponsored a bill to designate the U.S. courthouse annex in London, Kentucky, in honor of Eugene E. Siler, Jr.

  On the record: 18 bills · 1 other congressional records

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  • Bill authoredA bill to designate the United States courthouse annex located at 310 South Main Street in London, Kentucky, as the "Eugene E. Siler, Jr. United States Courthouse Annex".Latest action 2024-09-27
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".Latest action 2026-09-29
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of February 17 through February 24, 2024, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 10th anniversary of the "Give the Gift of Blue" program, which has donated more than 17,000 of the iconic FFA blue jackets to FFA members in need.Latest action 2024-02-08
  • Bill authoredA resolution congratulating the University of Kentucky's Women's Volleyball Team for winning the 2020 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Volleyball Championship.Latest action 2021-04-29
  • Bill authoredA bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 351 South West Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah, as the "Orrin G. Hatch United States Courthouse".Latest action 2018-12-20
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of February 21 through February 28, 2026, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the chartering of the State of Alaska as a State FFA Association.Latest action 2026-02-26
  • Bill authoredA bill to amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 with respect to a portion of the Wendell H. Ford (Western Kentucky) Parkway, and for other purposes.Latest action 2019-04-03
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.Latest action 2025-05-05
  • Member website: mcconnell.senate.gov
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “democracy designate eugene siler courthouse”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
• Education

  Support Career and Technical Education

  Supported efforts to promote and expand opportunities for career and technical education and workforce development, including the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V).

  On the record: 14 bills

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  • Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States".Latest action 2023-04-25
  • Bill cosponsoredEmployee Rights ActLatest action 2022-03-22
  • Bill cosponsoredWorking Families Flexibility Act of 2021Latest action 2021-02-04
  • Bill authoredFamily Friendly and Workplace Flexibility Act of 2013Latest action 2013-11-05
  • Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".Latest action 2023-02-07
  • Bill cosponsoredEmployee Rights ActLatest action 2023-04-19
  • Bill authoredCAREER ActLatest action 2018-04-23
  • Bill authoredCAREER Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-10
  • Member website: mcconnell.senate.gov
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “education career technical education”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
• Defense

  Sustain military aid to Ukraine

  Promised continued support for Ukraine funding.

  On the record: 13 bills · 1 other congressional records

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  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the historic significance of the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program.Latest action 2023-05-18
  • Bill cosponsoredNo Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025Latest action 2025-01-22
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution condemning the coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military's detention of civilian leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those detained, promoting accountability and justice for those killed by the Burmese military, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes.Latest action 2023-07-25
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution acknowledging the third anniversary of Russia's further invasion of Ukraine and expressing support for the people of Ukraine.Latest action 2025-02-24
  • Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'".Latest action 2023-02-13
  • Bill cosponsoredA concurrent resolution declaring a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in order to establish a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements of section 55305 of title 46, United States Code.Latest action 2022-05-03
  • Bill authoredUnited States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension ActLatest action 2019-01-08
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution acknowledging the fourth anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, reaffirming support for the people of Ukraine, and emphasizing the importance of robust United States security guarantees within a transatlantic commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty.Latest action 2026-02-24
  • Member website: mcconnell.senate.gov
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “defense sustain military aid ukraine”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
• Budget

  Reduce federal deficits

  Promised to bring federal deficits down over time.

  On the record: 22 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredA bill to reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions.Latest action 2011-01-26
  • Bill cosponsoredExtending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance ActLatest action 2021-09-22
  • Bill authoredFederal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022Latest action 2022-02-01
  • Bill cosponsoredConstitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2023Latest action 2023-02-02
  • Bill authoredUnited States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension ActLatest action 2019-01-08
  • Bill authoredSaving Coal Jobs Act of 2013Latest action 2013-09-18
  • Bill cosponsoredAllowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception ActLatest action 2024-06-05
  • Bill authoredA joint resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.Latest action 2019-03-26
  • Member website: mcconnell.senate.gov
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “budget reduce federal deficits”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
• Judiciary

  Confirm conservative federal judges

  Promised to prioritize judicial confirmations.

  On the record: 41 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredFederal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-24
  • Bill authoredFederal Prisons Accountability Act of 2019Latest action 2019-10-30
  • Bill authoredFederal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022Latest action 2022-02-01
  • Bill authoredFederal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-12
  • Bill authoredFederal Prisons Accountability Act of 2012Latest action 2012-03-07
  • Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure".Latest action 2024-04-15
  • Bill cosponsoredProtect American Taxpayer Dollars from Illegal Immigration ActLatest action 2021-12-02
  • Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".Latest action 2023-03-15
  • Member website: mcconnell.senate.gov
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “judiciary confirm conservative federal judges”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
• Governance

  Protect the legislative filibuster

  Promised to preserve the 60-vote threshold.

  On the record: 47 bills · 3 other congressional records

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredSaving Coal Jobs Act of 2013Latest action 2013-09-18
  • Bill authoredA joint resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.Latest action 2019-03-26
  • Bill cosponsoredCitizen Ballot Protection ActLatest action 2025-11-18
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.Latest action 2023-05-04
  • Bill authoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the additional 2020 recovery rebates, to repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934, and for other purposes.Latest action 2020-12-30
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution condemning the coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military's detention of civilian leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those detained, promoting accountability and justice for those killed by the Burmese military, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes.Latest action 2023-07-25
  • Bill authoredLand Between the Lakes Recreation and Heritage ActLatest action 2022-11-17
  • Bill authoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter".Latest action 2024-03-14
  • Member website: mcconnell.senate.gov
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “governance protect legislative filibuster”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN

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