McConnell discharged from rehabilitation center, will continue physical therapy at home

McConnell, who has represented Kentucky in the Senate for more than two decades and serves as the chamber's top-ranking Republican, did not specify in the statement the condition that prompted the rehabilitation stay. His office directed further questions to The Office of the Attending Physician, the congressional body that oversees the health of members of Congress.

Statement from McConnell

In his written remarks, McConnell thanked his medical team and described the next phase of his care in direct terms. "On the advice of my doctors, I'll maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period, and I'll continue to engage with my staff and colleagues on important Senate business," the statement said.

The discharge follows weeks of limited public appearances by McConnell on Capitol Hill, during which other Republicans have stepped in to lead party messaging on legislative priorities. John Boozman of Arkansas, has been among those taking on a more visible role in McConnell's absence.

State work period ahead

The state work period, a recurring break during which senators are expected to remain in their home states to meet with constituents and conduct oversight work, will offer McConnell a quieter window in which to focus on recovery. Under Senate schedules, floor activity is expected to remain light, with no votes anticipated for roughly five weeks.

McConnell's office said he intends to stay in regular contact with his staff and Senate colleagues even as he remains at home. The statement did not give a specific timeline for his return to the Capitol, noting only that his recovery would continue on the schedule set by his physicians.

Medical oversight

The Office of the Attending Physician, which evaluates members of Congress and recommends treatment plans, did not immediately release additional details about McConnell's care. The arrangement under which a senator continues rehabilitation from home is a common one when the underlying condition allows for outpatient therapy.

McConnell's tenure atop the Senate Republican conference has placed him at the center of the chamber's legislative agenda, including decisions about which bills reach the floor and how the party engages with the administration. His continued involvement from home, even at a reduced pace, signals that leadership duties are being routed to colleagues during the recovery window.

The news drew measured responses from across the political spectrum on Wednesday, with several senators of both parties offering well-wishes. Republican and Democratic offices at the Capitol have been in contact with McConnell's team since his initial hospitalization, according to people familiar with the arrangements.

For now, McConnell's staff said the focus remains on physical therapy and on staying engaged with the legislative calendar through remote briefings. Whether he returns to the Senate floor in person before the end of the state work period will depend on the pace of his recovery, which his doctors will reassess in the coming weeks.