317 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510
Phone
(202) 224-2541
City
Washington
State
DC
Zip
20510
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
Extremely conservative
Mitch McConnell believes in reducing government spending, cutting taxes, and promoting free-market principles to stimulate economic growth. He has been a strong advocate for deregulation and believes in limited government intervention in the economy.
Agriculture
Conservative
Mitch McConnell supports policies that benefit farmers and agricultural businesses, such as trade agreements that open up new markets for American agricultural products. He also advocates for reducing regulations that burden farmers and ranchers.
Immigration
Conservative
Mitch McConnell has taken a tough stance on immigration, supporting stricter border security measures and opposing amnesty for undocumented immigrants. He has also called for reforms to the legal immigration system to prioritize skilled workers.
Education
Conservative
Mitch McConnell believes in local control of education and supports school choice initiatives, such as charter schools and vouchers. He has also advocated for reducing federal involvement in education and giving more flexibility to states.
Energy
Conservative
Mitch McConnell is a strong supporter of the coal industry and has opposed regulations that he believes would harm the industry. He also supports expanding domestic energy production, including oil and natural gas.
Climate change
Extremely conservative
Mitch McConnell has expressed skepticism about the scientific consensus on climate change and has opposed efforts to regulate carbon emissions. He believes that environmental regulations can harm the economy and has prioritized economic growth over environmental concerns.
Healthcare
Conservative
Mitch McConnell has been a vocal critic of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and has worked to repeal and replace the law. He supports market-based solutions to healthcare and believes in reducing government involvement in the healthcare system.
Housing
Conservative
Mitch McConnell has focused on policies that promote homeownership and affordable housing, such as reducing regulations that drive up housing costs. He has also supported initiatives to address homelessness and housing insecurity.
Transportation
Conservative
Mitch McConnell has advocated for infrastructure investments to improve transportation systems, such as roads, bridges, and airports. He has also supported policies that prioritize funding for rural transportation projects.
Veterans affairs
Conservative
Mitch McConnell has been a strong advocate for veterans and has supported policies to improve healthcare and benefits for veterans. He has also worked to address issues such as veteran homelessness and mental health care.
Voting rights
Conservative
Mitch McConnell has opposed efforts to expand voting rights, such as automatic voter registration and early voting. He has expressed concerns about voter fraud and believes that states should have the authority to set their own voting laws.