Senator Mitch McConnell’s office has released a health update stating that he’s still not ready to return to in-person work in the Capitol following his hospitalization last month. Senator Mitch McConnell and his wife Secretary Elaine Chao on Sunday, July 26, 2026. McConnell’s office also released a statement from the Office of the Attending Physician, stating that, "Senator McConnell continues his recovery from a fall at home in June. McConnell hospitalized last monthThe backstory:His health update comes after a series of medical episodes in recent weeks and years. "So I stand before you today ... to say that this will be my last term as Republican leader of the Senate.