Senator Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is anticipated to return to his Senate office on September 14, according to comments made by a fellow Kentucky Republican. Rep. James Comer told reporters on Thursday that the plan is for McConnell to be present when the Senate resumes its session.
"I have talked to his staff, many of whom are from my district originally. And they have all said it’s their goal for Senator McConnell to be here when the Senate comes in," Comer stated. This comes after a spokesperson for McConnell told CNN on Wednesday that there were "no scheduling announcements at this time."
McConnell, 84, has not appeared in public for over 75 days. He was admitted to a Louisville hospital in mid-June after experiencing a fall. The prolonged absence has led to significant speculation regarding his health.
In July, McConnell released a statement addressing concerns about his condition. He clarified that his doctors had determined he did not suffer a broken bone, concussion, heart attack, stroke, tumor, or hemorrhage. However, he noted that he was briefly unconscious and hospitalized, and also dealt with a mild case of pneumonia. "While receiving excellent care over the past several weeks, I’ve also had to deal with a mild case of pneumonia," he wrote.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, a Democrat, had previously stated in July that Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., "has a responsibility to ensure that all of the members have the capacity to serve," in response to McConnell's absence.