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Mitch McConnell

Mitch McConnell

RRepublicanKY · Senator
64
/ 100
Average
Attendance90
Avg: 98
Independence63
Avg: 55
Bipartisan Tone15
Avg: 15
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency37
Avg: 47

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
5
Bills Sponsored
1
Enacted into Law
0
Passed a Chamber
3
In Committee

Bills That Became Law

S4530A 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.

All Sponsored Bills

S4530Enacted

A 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.

This bill authorizes the Capitol Police Board to increase the mandatory retirement age for a member of the Capitol Police to up to age 62. Under current law, members of the Capitol Police are generally subject to mandatory retirement at age 57 (with some exceptions), but may receive a waiver from the board authorizing them to continue working until they are 60.

2026-05-14
SRES388Introduced

A resolution recognizing September 16, 2025, as "National Voter Registration Day".

This resolution recognizes September 16, 2025, as National Voter Registration Day and encourages those eligible to vote to register, verify their personal information on record with local election officials, and vote.

2025-09-15
S1674In Committee

Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2025

This bill would adjust the boundaries of Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, likely adding or removing land from the park's protected area. The changes would affect how much land the National Park Service manages at the site and could impact local property owners, the park's operations, and public access to cave systems and surrounding natural areas.

2025-05-08
S698In Committee

Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025

Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025 This bill modifies the appointment procedures and term of service for the Director of the Bureau of Prisons. Currently, the director is appointed by the Attorney General. This bill requires the director to be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The bill also limits the director to a single term of 10 years.

2025-02-24
S500In Committee

CAREER Act of 2025

The bill aims to expand career development and employment opportunities, likely through workforce training programs, apprenticeships, or job placement initiatives that help workers gain new skills and advance in their careers. It would probably affect job seekers, workers looking to switch fields, employers hiring trained workers, and potentially community colleges or training organizations that provide education programs. The specific details of how it would work will be determined as the bill moves through the committee process.

2025-02-10