{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Democrat\" and state = \"KY\" sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mcgarvey-jayapal-demand-trump-administration-reverse-rule-to-fast-track-ice-detention-and-deportation-proceedings-for-asylum-seekers", "Reps. McGarvey, Jayapal Demand Trump Administration Reverse Rule to Fast-Track ICE Detention and Deportation Proceedings for Asylum Seekers", "2026-08-14", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congressional Democrats say new DHS rule will push more asylum seekers into ICE detention and deportation as arrests at airports surge nationwide\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. (August 14, 2026) \u2013 Today, Representatives Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) led 69 Congressional Democrats in a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) calling on the Trump administration to withdraw its new rule allowing asylum officers to reject an affirmative asylum seeker\u2019s case without an interview and refer him or her directly to immigration court for deportation proceedings.\n\nThe rule comes as ICE ramps up arrests of individuals at airports, including those with legal status or pending applications.\n\nLast month Sarafinah Bukirwa, one of McGarvey\u2019s constituents with a valid visa and active asylum application, was detained by ICE at Louisville\u2019s Muhammad Ali International Airport.\n\n\u201cUSCIS\u2019s failure to adjudicate such applications in a timely manner is now being weaponized by ICE, which, in collaboration with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), is arresting individuals as they attempt to fly domestically,\u201d the Members wrote.\n\nMcGarvey and Jayapal argued eliminating these interviews \u2013 a standard practice since 1990 \u2013 will deny those arrested under the new DHS rule from receiving full and fair consideration of their case, especially for asylum seekers who\u2019ve faced persecution and violence and for survivors of gender-based violence.\n\nThe Members also rejected the administration\u2019s claim that the rule would help address the asylum backlog, arguing it simply moves cases a USCIS officer could have decided into immigration courts, which already have 2.3 million pending asylum cases and keeps asylum seekers waiting in ICE detention even longer.\n\nInstead, they called for increasing the number of asylum officers and resources for USCIS to process applications faster.\n\n\u201cGiven the fact that Congress has given the administration $240 billion for immigration enforcement, moves like this call into question the Department\u2019s ability to deploy those additional resources responsibly,\u201d the Members continued.\n\nRead the full letter here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-15T05:23:20Z", "2026-08-15T05:24:50Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mcgarvey-sends-letter-to-epa-administrator-opposing-exemptions-for-kentucky-chemical-plants-in-neighborhoods-already-facing-elevated-air-pollution-higher-risks-of-cancer", "Congressman McGarvey Sends Letter to EPA Administrator Opposing Exemptions for Kentucky Chemical Plants in Neighborhoods Already Facing Elevated Air Pollution, Higher Risks of Cancer", "2026-08-10", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 10, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin to oppose the Trump administration\u2019s recent exemptions for chemical plants to comply with air standards that limit toxic emissions. The announcement included two Kentucky facilities: Zeon Chemicals, a synthetic rubber manufacturer in Louisville, and Westlake, a vinyl manufacturer in Calvert City.\n\n\u201cRemoving these limits on chemical emissions will directly harm my constituents, including in Louisville neighborhoods that have already for decades lived with the impacts of industrial pollution and contamination,\u201d McGarvey wrote.\n\nIn the letter, the Congressman calls on EPA to reconsider the rollbacks and points to EPA\u2019s own National Air Toxics Assessment, which concluded that Rubbertown\u2019s proximity to industrial facilities that release carcinogens into the air and groundwater supply has resulted in an elevated exposure to pollution and higher risk of cancer and other health problems.\n\nLast year, the administration granted a similar exemption to Bakelite Synthetics, a formaldehyde plant located 500 feet from homes in the Riverside Gardens neighborhood in Louisville, just 6 months after a chemical spill at the facility turned a creek in the Rubbertown neighborhood of Louisville red.\n\n\u201cEPA should not reward polluters with exemptions without any regard for the people who will live with the consequences,\u201d McGarvey concluded. \u201cThis administration\u2019s irresponsible deregulatory actions will inevitably harm Louisvillians. Every person has a right to breathable air and clean water. Residents in at-risk neighborhoods shouldn\u2019t need to worry about those rights being rolled back for the sake of industry.\u201d\n\nThe letter follows a series of letters by Rep. McGarvey\u2019s office, probing incidents of chemical pollution in Louisville linked with adverse health effects and an association with cancer.\n\nRead the full letter here.\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-09-01T09:48:49Z", "2026-09-01T09:49:51Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-on-release-and-hospitalization-of-sarafinah-bukirwa", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey on Release and Hospitalization of Sarafinah Bukirwa", "2026-07-31", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 31, 2026) \u2013 Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement after Sarafinah Bukirwa, who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, was released from ICE custody and admitted to the hospital today:\n\n\u201cI\u2019m so relieved Sarafinah is finally getting the care she needs and this nightmare is behind her, but so many families are still going through it. As long as this cruel administration continues its campaign of terror in our communities, we have to keep standing up for our neighbors.\u201d\n\nRep. McGarvey has been working with family and advocates of Bukirwa since she was detained on July 22 and has called for her immediate release and prompt medical care.\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-08-01T07:27:26Z", "2026-08-01T07:28:22Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-demands-records-from-ice-on-constituent-with-serious-medical-condition", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Demands Records from ICE on Constituent with Serious Medical Condition", "2026-07-29", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 29, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey sent an urgent Congressional inquiry and records request to a senior U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official demanding information related to the detention of Sarafinah Bukirwa, who was taken into custody by ICE at Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville.\n\nRep. McGarvey has been working with family and advocates of Bukirwa since she was detained on July 22 and has called for her immediate removal and prompt medical care.\n\nRead the full letter to ICE below:\n\nDear Mr. Venturella,\n\nOn July 22nd at the Louisville Muhammad Ali Airport, Sarafinah Bukirwa (\u201cMs. Bukirwa\u201d), a resident of Kentucky\u2019s 3rd Congressional District, was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky and transported to the Grayson County Jail.\n\nThis detention is particularly troubling because Ms. Bukirwa entered the United States legally, has a valid work authorization, and a pending asylum claim. Furthermore, based on the information reviewed by my team, as well as the information made available to Ms. Bukirwa\u2019s attorney, there are no criminal charges pending or resolved against Ms. Bukirwa.\n\nMs. Bukirwa is the executive director of Sarafinah Sickle Cell Society (SASCELL), an organization that works to provide lifesaving medical care, awareness programs, and support services for those with sickle cell disease throughout the world. She was on her way to address a conference in California when ICE agents grabbed her and took her to Grayson County.\n\nOf immediate concern, Ms. Bukirwa herself has sickle cell disease and had all her necessary medication and doctor\u2019s instructions regarding her condition at the time of her arrest.\n\nOur office has received reports that, upon arrival at the Grayson County Jail, Ms. Bukirwa was denied medication for her sickle cell disease. We have also been told Ms. Bukirwa was hit by officers, and was stripped of her hijab and all clothes in the presence of male officers.\n\nAs such, I am requesting the following information and materials no later than 5:00 PM on\n\nAugust 5th, 2026:\n\nAll body-worn-camera footage recorded during Ms. Bukirwa\u2019s arrival, removal from the transport vehicle, entry into the Grayson County Detention Center, and intake or booking process.\n\nAll fixed-camera, handheld-camera, surveillance, audio, or other recordings depicting Ms. Bukirwa\u2019s arrival, intake, booking, searches, medical screening, housing assignment, movement through the facility, or first night in custody.\n\nAll video and audio recordings from the housing unit, cell, holding area, medical unit, intake area, booking area, hallway, sally port, or other location in which Ms. Bukirwa was held during her first 48 hours in custody.\n\nThe complete intake and booking file, including property inventories, search records, classification assessments, housing determinations, photographs, fingerprints, screening forms, acknowledgment forms, and orientation materials.\n\nThe names, titles, employers, and identification numbers of all ICE, DHS, Grayson County, contractor, correctional, and medical personnel who participated in or were present for Ms. Bukirwa\u2019s intake.\n\nCopies of all logs documenting welfare checks, cell checks, rounds, meals, medication distribution, medical encounters, requests for assistance, and movements involving Ms. Bukirwa.\n\nAll incident reports and grievances filed with DHS (including the Ombudsman and OIG and any other relevant subagencies who have jurisdiction over these issues) regarding any officers involved in Mrs. Bukirwa\u2019s intake process.\n\nAny and all incident reports that DHS (including any subagencies who have jurisdiction over these issues) has received regarding Grayson County staff and medical facilities since March 2025.\n\nFor any requested record that ICE contends is held by the Grayson County Detention Center, a contractor, another DHS component, or another governmental entity, please:\n\nidentify the custodian and location of the record;\n\nstate whether ICE has the contractual, legal, or practical ability to obtain it;\n\nimmediately direct the custodian to preserve it; and\n\nprovide my office with the name and contact information of the appropriate official from whom the record may be obtained.\n\nThis is an urgent congressional inquiry involving the liberty, health, and safety of a constituent with a serious medical condition.\n\nSincerely,\n\nMorgan McGarvey\n\nMember of Congress\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-08-01T07:27:26Z", "2026-08-01T07:28:22Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcgarvey-opposes-camp-ground-road-data-center-in-letter-to-lgande-dont-raise-louisvilles-rates-to-pay-for-it", "Rep. McGarvey Opposes Camp Ground Road Data Center in Letter to LG&E: Don\u2019t Raise Louisville\u2019s Rates to Pay for It", "2026-07-09", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cFor generations, working class Kentuckians have powered this nation\u2019s growth. Our coal has lit homes, built cities, fueled factories, and helped create enormous wealth for those far outside the communities that made it possible.\u201d\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. (July 9, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) sent a letter to LG&E President John R. Crockett III, opposing the hyperscale data center planned for Camp Ground Road in Louisville and demanding Louisville families aren\u2019t forced to pay for the development or expected surge in electricity demand.\n\nDespite widespread community opposition, the Louisville Planning Commission fast-tracked site approval for construction of the data center in June 2025, and phase one of the project is expected to come online in October.\n\nThe single facility is expected to use 400 megawatts of power \u2013 a 63% increase in demand on the grid, or the equivalent of adding roughly 280,000 households. To meet the rising energy demand of hyperscale data centers, utility companies have ramped up operations.\n\nMcGarvey argues Kentuckians shouldn\u2019t be forced to shoulder the long-lasting costs again. \u201cWe sacrificed miners, their families, and our land for the benefit of industry and have never been made whole,\u201d he wrote. \u201cWe must not repeat the mistakes of the past and again gamble with our community\u2019s long term economic and environmental health.\u201d\n\nIn the letter, McGarvey points to the explosion in data center electricity use nationwide \u2013 citing a 267% increase in electricity prices over the past five years in areas with high concentrations of data centers \u2013 and warns that \u201cthe companies that own, develop, and profit from these data centers often do not pay for this increased usage or bear the costs of bringing necessary capacity online.\u201d\n\n\u201cLG&E must ensure that this hyper-scale data construction and the development of infrastructure required to serve it do not increase costs for existing ratepayers,\u201d McGarvey concluded.\n\nThe letter demands answers to a series of questions about how LG&E will protect existing customers, including:\n\nWhat new infrastructure is required to serve the Camp Ground Road data center, how much will it cost, and who will pay for these upgrades?\n\nWhat costs will be passed on to residential and small business ratepayers?\n\nWill current customers face higher risks of outages?\n\nWill the data center get priority over existing ratepayers during extreme heat or weather?\n\nRead the full letter to LG&E here.\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-07-10T08:20:04Z", "2026-07-10T08:21:18Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-on-supreme-court-birthright-citizenship-ruling", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey on Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling", "2026-06-30", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 30, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled in Trump v. Barbara to block President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship:\n\n\"If you\u2019re born in the United States, you\u2019re a citizen. Period. The Trump administration is going after the legal status of anyone they don\u2019t deem worthy to live in this country, and the Supreme Court should\u2019ve never entertained it for this long.\u201d\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-07-01T06:34:07Z", "2026-07-01T06:35:35Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-on-supreme-court-campaign-finance-limit-ruling", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey on Supreme Court Campaign Finance Limit Ruling", "2026-06-30", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 30, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled in National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission to strike down restrictions on campaign spending between political parties and candidates:\n\n\"We can\u2019t continue to let billionaire donors spend limitless money in our elections and keep calling it democracy. Everyone agrees our system is broken in America, and today the Supreme Court made it a whole lot worse.\u201d\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-07-01T06:34:07Z", "2026-07-01T06:35:35Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-on-supreme-court-trans-athlete-ruling", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey on Supreme Court Trans Athlete Ruling", "2026-06-30", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 30, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled in West Virginia v. BPJ and Little v. Hecox to allow states to ban transgender students from playing on youth sports teams:\n\n\u201cThe Trump administration has gone out of its way to make life even harder for a couple of kids in Kentucky who already have it hard enough. Meanwhile, 15,000 Kentuckians already lost Medicaid this year because of how much costs have gone up and more than a thousand patients at Lee Specialty Clinic in Louisville are worried about losing their care.\n\n\u201cRepublicans are hoping they can distract us from the damage they\u2019ve done to our communities, but we\u2019re not going to let them.\u201d\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-07-01T06:34:07Z", "2026-07-01T06:35:35Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-reacts-to-supreme-court-ruling-allowing-trump-to-end-legal-protections-for-haitians-syrians", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Trump to End Legal Protections for Haitians, Syrians", "2026-06-30", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 25, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled in Mullin v. Doe to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria:\n\n\u201cThis has nothing to do with legal status, and it never has.\n\n\u201cThe Trump administration is going after immigrants with legal status just so they can deport more people \u2014 and apparently the Supreme Court is going to let them do it.\n\n\u201cIf you still think this isn\u2019t racist, look no further than what the president has said about the Haitian community.\u201d\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-07-01T06:34:07Z", "2026-07-01T06:35:35Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mcgarvey-williams-lead-democrats-from-abortion-ban-states-to-demand-end-to-growing-criminalization-of-miscarriages", "Reps. McGarvey, Williams Lead Democrats from Abortion Ban States to Demand End to Growing Criminalization of Miscarriages", "2026-06-24", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Lawmakers urge HHS and DOJ to address alarming trend of pregnancy-related arrests, citing 400+ criminal charges since Dobbs decision\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. (June 24, 2026) \u2013 Today, Reps. Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Nikema Williams (GA-05) led lawmakers representing states with severely restrictive or near-total abortion bans in a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche regarding the growing criminalization of miscarriages across the country.\n\nSince the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, prosecutors and law enforcement agencies have increasingly treated pregnancy loss as a potential crime rather than a deeply personal medical tragedy.\n\nDuring the first two years after Dobbs, prosecutors across the country filed more than 400 criminal charges related to pregnancy, pregnancy loss, or birth, and 15 states have maintained century-old criminal bans related to \u201cconcealing\u201d a pregnancy loss.\n\nThe letter highlights recent cases where women were criminally charged after a stillbirth or miscarriage, including a 26-year-old in Nevada and a 24-year-old in Georgia.\n\n\u201cThese cases are not isolated,\u201d the Members wrote. \u201cThey show a national pattern where miscarriage is treated as intentional, and individuals are subjected to criminal investigation and prosecution for events that are unavoidable and naturally occurring.\u201d\n\nIn the letter, lawmakers warn of a growing climate of fear where \u201cpatients are afraid to seek medical care, physicians are afraid to provide it, and families are caught in the crosshairs of politicized enforcement.\u201d\n\n\u201cNo one should be afraid to go to jail during what could be one of the most devastating moments of their life,\u201d the Members concluded. \u201cNo family should face police interrogation when experiencing a health crisis.\u201d\n\nRead the full letter to Secretary Kennedy and Acting Attorney General Blanche here.\n\nThe letter was also signed by Reps. Steve Cohen (TN-09), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Terri Sewell (AL-07), and Marc Veasey (TX-33).\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-06-25T06:30:03Z", "2026-06-25T06:31:21Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mcgarvey-introduces-legislation-to-protect-the-well-being-of-children-in-federal-policymaking-for-national-childrens-week", "Congressman McGarvey and Senator Markey Introduce Legislation to Protect the Well-Being of Children in Federal Policymaking for National Children\u2019s Week", "2026-06-11", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington (June 11, 2026) - Today, Representatives Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) introduced the Child Safety and Well-Being Act to advocate for and protect children in federal policymaking. The legislation would establish an independent commission to promote the interests of children and marginalized youth and ensure that their interests are protected and advanced in federal policy. Companion legislation was introduced by . Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) in the Senate.\n\nThe Child Safety and Well-Being Act comes in advance of National Children\u2019s Week, while the Trump administration\u2019s drastic cuts in the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill devastate health care coverage and nutrition assistance for children across the country. Recent data shows that 1.5 million children have lost Medicaid or CHIP health coverage since January 2025.\n\n\u201cIn Kentucky, one in five kids still lives in poverty, and the latest cuts to programs like Medicaid and SNAP will push that number higher,\u201d said Congressman McGarvey. \u201cThe federal government is failing our kids when it comes to the basics, and they\u2019ve all but ignored the new issues our kids are dealing with. Young people are growing up in a world that\u2019s changing faster than our policies can keep up, and that\u2019s why this bill is so important. It forces us to confront those issues with every decision we make in Congress and ask ourselves how we can make the next generation\u2019s lives better.\u201d\n\n\u201cChildren are around twenty-five percent of the population, but they are one hundred percent of our future,\u201d said Senator Markey. \u201cChildren\u2019s voices must be represented when we make decisions that will impact their lives. As the Trump administration strips health care, education, nutrition assistance, and protections from children all over the country, we must create pathways for American families to fight back and make their voices heard in Washington.\u201d\n\n\u201cOur children shape our future,\u201d said Congresswoman DeLauro, co-chair of the Congressional Babies Caucus. \u201cIt is up to us to ensure they are protected and never treated like an afterthought by our policymaking. They are the heart of our nation and our most valuable resource. We should treat them as such. I am proud to join my colleagues in reintroducing the Child Safety and Well-Being Act, legislation that would establish a Children\u2019s Commission to examine federal policy and its impacts on our children so that lawmakers can make informed choices when legislating. We must ensure our children can grow into successful adults, in environments that help them thrive.\u201d\n\n\u201cChildren will live with the consequences of today\u2019s decisions longer than the rest of us, and yet they\u2019re usually left out of the rooms where these decisions are made. That results in adult-centric policies on everything from education to health care to gun violence, rather than addressing the needs of children. That\u2019s why I\u2019m proud to co-lead the Child Safety and Well-Being Act to create an independent commission dedicated to prioritizing the well-being of our children in the policymaking process. It\u2019s our job as the adults in the room to look out for the children who can\u2019t look out for themselves,\u201d said Congresswoman Jacobs.\n\n\u201cEvery child deserves a chance to grow up in a healthy, safe, and supported environment,\u201d said Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, co-chair of the Congressional Mamas\u2019 Caucus. \u201cThis legislation ensures that federal policy takes into consideration our children\u2019s well-being. I am proud to co-lead this legislation to center the voices of children and families who have too often been overlooked and give them the support and resources they need to flourish.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe founded the Dads Caucus to champion policies that help children and families thrive,\u201d said Dads Caucus Chair, Congressman Jimmy Gomez. \u201cYoung people today face challenges that would have been hard to imagine a generation ago, and we have a responsibility to ensure their needs remain front and center. That's why introducing the Child Safety and Well-Being Act with fellow Dads Caucus member Rep. Morgan McGarvey is so important. Children deserve leaders who are focused on their future and committed to helping them succeed.\u201d\n\nThe bill would:\n\nEstablish a Children\u2019s Commission to evaluate how federal policy affects children\u2019s well-being, monitor the development and implementation of laws affecting children, and inform Congress and the states on the views and interests of children.\n\nEmpower the Commission to advocate for the views and interests of children and marginalized youth by advising Congress, agencies, and states on policies impacting child well-being.\n\nDirect the Commission to publish reports, examine global and domestic issues, and collaborate with other children\u2019s commissioners across the country and around the globe to further support the interests of children and marginalized youth.\n\nThe Child Safety and Well-Being Act is endorsed by First Focus Campaign for Children, UNICEF USA, Child Labor Coalition, Education for All Coalition, Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs (AFOP), Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs (AMSPDC), GlobalPartnersUnited LLC, Kids Can't Wait, Kurtishi & Associates, Media Voices for Children, National Advocacy Center of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, National Consumers League, National Council of Jewish Women, National League for Nursing, Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky, Public Advocacy for Kids (PAK), RISE Institute, School-Based Health Alliance, Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Justice Team, Students Engaged for Advancing Texas (SEAT), The Initiative for Civility in Everyday Life, The World As It Could Be, Voices for Virginia\u2019s Children, and ZERO TO THREE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-12T06:37:16Z", "2026-06-12T06:39:00Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-attempts-to-divert-70-billion-ice-budget-bill-to-homeless-veterans", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Attempts to Divert $70 Billion ICE Budget Bill to Homeless Veterans", "2026-06-09", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cThere\u2019s so much good we could do with this money. Just about anything would be better than giving it to ICE.\u201d\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. (June 9, 2026) \u2013 Today, the House will vote on a Senate-passed government funding package with an additional $70 billion for ICE and CBP, totaling $240 billion under the Trump administration.\n\nLast night, Rep. McGarvey proposed diverting the funding to the Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans homelessness assistance programs. Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey, railed against the bill on the House floor before casting his nay vote.\n\nDOWNLOAD LANDSCAPE VIDEO HERE\n\nTRANSCRIPT:\n\nMr. Speaker\n\nWe gotta stop saying this about $70 billion for ICE. This is about $240 billion for ICE. Republicans gave ICE $170 billion last July, and in less than one year they want to give them $70 billion more. That\u2019s more for ICE this year than Russia spent on its military \u2014 and they\u2019re currently at war.\n\n$240 billion for honest to god stormtroopers \u2014 masked, armed agents kidnapping people off the street, murdering U.S. citizens, separating families, and detaining children.\n\nWe shouldn\u2019t give them another dollar. We cannot give them another $70 billion. But if you\u2019re willing to spend it, imagine the good we could do with that kind of money.\n\nWe could make people\u2019s lives better. A free school breakfast and lunch for every kid in America.\n\nFree child care for every American family with a kid under five.\n\nWe could bring back the healthcare tax credits that Republicans killed because \u201ctoo expensive\u201d for three more years.\n\nSince feeding kids and fixing health care aren\u2019t your thing, maybe we can agree on our veterans.\n\nYou guys say you care about our veterans. Let\u2019s do something about it.\n\nFor $70 billion, we could end veteran homelessness forever, probably seven times over. In fact, I offered an amendment to this bill that does just that. Actually, with $70 billion, we could end homelessness in America.\n\nAnd that\u2019s just one example. There\u2019s so much good we could do with this money. Just about anything would be better than giving it to ICE.\n\nVote no, I yield back.\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-06-10T06:36:00Z", "2026-06-10T06:37:32Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mcgarvey-and-garbarino-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-improve-education-resources-for-deafblind-children", "Reps. McGarvey and Garbarino Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Education Resources for Deafblind Children", "2026-06-05", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 05, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congressmen Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Andrew R. Garbarino (NY-02) introduced the Helen Keller Education Act, a bill to improve educational resources for children and youth who are blind and low vision or deafblind.\n\n\u201cAny kid without the right resources in a classroom is going to struggle to reach their full potential, and it\u2019s no different for deafblind students,\u201d said Congressman McGarvey. \u201cThe Helen Keller Education Act makes sure these students are getting specialized instruction with trained teachers in an environment that brings out their best. I appreciate Rep. Garbarino\u2019s partnership and advocacy on this legislation as we keep fighting to get every student the education they deserve.\u201d\n\n\u201cEvery student deserves access to the tools and support they need to succeed in the classroom,\u201d said Congressman Garbarino. \u201cFor children who are deafblind, that often requires specialized services and trained professionals who understand their unique needs. This bipartisan legislation will help ensure students have access to the resources necessary to receive a quality education. I\u2019m proud to work with Congressman McGarvey to support these children.\u201d\n\nThe Helen Keller Education Act aims to ensure deafblind youth receive the same education as their peers by:\n\nRequiring states to identify deafblind children even if they are classified and receiving supports under a different disability category;\n\nIncluding intervener services to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act related services;\n\nRequiring states to file a deafblind services addendum within 2 years of enactment;\n\nStrengthening evaluations and Individualized Education Program (IEP) requirements for deafblind students;\n\nImproving early intervention; and\n\nExpanding personnel preparation for teachers, interveners, and early intervention specialists.\n\nThe full text of the bill can be found here.\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans\u2019 Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-06-06T06:16:30Z", "2026-06-06T06:17:47Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mcgarvey-and-rutherford-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-bill-to-help-children-with-hearing-and-vision-disabilities", "Reps. McGarvey and Rutherford Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Help Children with Hearing and Vision Disabilities", "2026-06-05", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 05, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congressmen Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and John H. Rutherford (FL-05) introduced the Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act (Cogswell-Macy Act), a bill to improve educational resources for children and youth who are blind or low vision, deaf or hard of hearing, deafblind, or deafdisabled.\n\nSenators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), are leading companion legislation in the Senate.\n\n\u201cNo disability should get in the way of a student\u2019s education, but right now too many students aren\u2019t getting the specialized support they need to get the same education as their peers,\u201d said Congressman McGarvey. \u201cThe Cogswell-Macy Act closes that gap for students who are deaf, blind, or deafblind so they don\u2019t miss out on critical information in the classroom and makes sure every child is set up for success.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs the representative for the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind and as Co-Chair of the Congressional Deaf Caucus, I have advocated for Deaf and hard of hearing Americans throughout my career in Congress,\u201d said Representative Rutherford. \u201cMy experience with Deaf and hard of hearing students across my district has taught me how valuable equitable access to education can be for individuals with disabilities. I am proud to join Representative McGarvey and our colleagues in reintroducing the bipartisan, bicameral Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act, which would improve education and services for children and youth who are blind, visually impaired, Deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind. Every student deserves to learn in an environment that suits their needs.\u201d\n\nThe legislation has been endorsed by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals, Addis Ababa University, Department of Special Needs and Inclusive Education, American Council of the Blind, American Council of the Blind of New York, American Council of the Blind of Ohio, American Council of the Blind of Western New York, Inc., Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired South Carolina, Carroll Center for the Blind, CATT Program at AIDB, Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth, Center of Vision Enhancement, Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf (CEASD), Council of Citizens with Low Vision International, Cultivating Inclusion, DeafBlind Community of Texas, DeafBlind Community United, DGCKids, Golden Triangle Council of the Blind, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Haramaya University College of Education Behavioral Science, Department of Special Needs & Inclusive Education, Hawaii Association of the Blind, Hunter College CUNY, Programs in Blindness/Visual Impairment, Illinois Council of the Blind, Kansas Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc., Lighthouse Louisiana, Lighthouse of Central Florida, Louisiana Association for the Blind, National Intervener & Advocate Association, Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing, National Association of the Deaf, National Council on Independent Living, National DeafBlind Coalition, National Family Association for DeafBlind, New Mexico School for the Blind & Visually Impaired, New York Institute for Special Education, Pennsylvania Council of the Blind, Pennsylvania Partnership for the DeafBlind, St. Joseph's School for the Blind, Statewide Independent Living Center of Hawaii, Success Beyond Sight, Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind, Tempe Elementary School District 3, Texas School for the Deaf, The Alliance of and for Visually Impaired Texans (AVIT), The Gibney Family Foundation, Vermont Association to the Blind and Visually Impaired, VIA Visually Impaired Advancement, VisAbility, Vision Interventions and Parental Supports (VIPS), Wayfinder Family Services, Westchester Council of the Blind of New York, and Xavier Society for the Blind.\n\nThe full text of the bill can be found here.\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans\u2019 Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-06-06T06:16:30Z", "2026-06-06T06:17:47Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mcgarvey-casar-and-watson-coleman-introduce-young-adult-tax-credit-act", "Reps. McGarvey, Casar, and Watson Coleman Introduce Young Adult Tax Credit Act", "2026-05-27", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Bill establishes a $500 monthly tax credit for 18- to 24- year olds, modeled after Louisville's successful guaranteed income program\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Chair Greg Casar (TX-35), and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced the Young Adult Tax Credit Act, a bill to create a universal $500 monthly tax credit, indexed to inflation, for every 18- to 24- year old in the United States.\n\nThe bill\u2019s introduction was announced at Rep. McGarvey's Louisville district office with a local recipient of the Young Adult Louisville Income for Transformation (YALift!), a guaranteed income pilot program in Louisville that inspired the federal legislation.\n\n\u201cYoung adults are up against one of the most expensive economies we\u2019ve seen in generations,\" said Congressman Morgan McGarvey. \u201cWe\u2019ve got talented, smart young people excited to start their own lives, but the cost of rent, groceries, gas, and tuition has climbed high enough to fully stop them in their tracks. The Young Adult Tax Credit Act is about giving them a shot at financial independence. Whether it\u2019s going to college, moving out from home, or getting trained for the job they always wanted, this money is an investment in their next chapter in life.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud to be a co-lead of Congressman McGarvey's bill because young people deserve a break,\u201d said CPC Chair Greg Casar. \u201cWith rising prices from everything from rent to education, too many young Americans face an uphill battle. I'm grateful to Congressman McGarvey for leading the way on this proposal to begin to change that.\u201d\n\n\u201cYoung adults face some of the highest rates of poverty in comparison to their older counterparts,\" said Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman. \"I am proud to co-lead this legislation with Congressman McGarvey which put cash transfers directly into the hands of young adults as they navigate this critical point in their lives. Across the nation we've seen the positive effects of people utilizing direct income support -- it puts us on the path to finally abolishing poverty in the United States.\u201d\n\nIn 2022, the YALift! program invested in 151 young adults through a $500 a month payment for 12 months. As a result, half of the recipients used the income to pursue education or training, and recipients were 32 percent more likely to report working full time and 70 percent less likely to be evicted.\n\nThe full text of the bill can be found here.\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans\u2019 Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-05-28T06:29:45Z", "2026-05-28T06:31:18Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-reacts-to-supreme-court-ruling-on-louisiana-v-callais", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling on Louisiana v. Callais", "2026-04-29", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 29, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais:\n\n\u201cThis Supreme Court decision is a generational setback for American democracy \u2013 one that threatens to drag us back to a dark time in our nation\u2019s history. Not since Jim Crow have we seen this level of systemic disenfranchisement of Black voters.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s despicable, and we will not sit back and allow the Court to further erode the hard-fought right to fair representation for Black Americans.\n\n\"Congress must pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to undo this harm and prevent future attempts to silence Black voters.\u201d\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-04-30T06:05:15Z", "2026-04-30T06:07:09Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-calls-on-faa-to-permanently-ground-md-11-after-tragic-louisville-crash-in-november", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Calls on FAA to Permanently Ground MD-11 After Tragic Louisville Crash in November", "2026-04-24", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 24, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey sent a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), urging the agency to permanently ground the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 (MD-11) after the devastating crash of UPS Flight 2976 in Louisville last November.\n\nAccording to initial reporting and the National Transportation Safety Board, Flight 2976 experienced a critical structural failure causing the left engine and pylon to detach from the rest of the aircraft.\n\n\u201cFamilies have lost loved ones, communities have suffered overwhelming sadness, and the nation has witnessed yet another catastrophic disaster involving an aircraft with a long-documented history of mechanical problems,\u201d McGarvey wrote. \u201cWe have a collective responsibility to ensure that no additional lives are put at risk by an aircraft whose design and operational history have repeatedly demonstrated an unacceptable level of danger.\u201d\n\nThe letter asserts the tragedy in Louisville was the result of a broader pattern of structural deficiencies, citing a long-documented history of mechanical problems as cause for the FAA to permanently ground the model of aircraft from service.\n\nThe MD-11 has experienced at least ten hull loss accidents since entering service in 1990 \u2013 the highest hull loss rate (per million departures) of any wide-body commercial jet airliner still flying within the U.S. \u2013 according to Boeing, the model\u2019s manufacturer.\n\n\u201cGiven the MD-11\u2019s safety record, the NTSB\u2019s preliminary report on the Louisville crash, and the FAA\u2019s statutory obligations, I urge the FAA to take immediate steps to permanently ground the MD-11,\u201d the Congressman concluded.\n\nRead the full letter here.\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-04-25T05:38:36Z", "2026-04-25T05:40:21Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mcgarvey-condemns-miscarriage-of-justice-in-letter-to-ag-pam-bondi-citing-continued-federal-interference-by-trumps-doj-to-undermine-justice-for-breonna-taylor", "Congressman McGarvey Condemns \u201cMiscarriage of Justice\u201d in Letter to AG Pam Bondi, Citing Continued Federal Interference by Trump\u2019s DOJ to Undermine Justice for Breonna Taylor", "2026-03-27", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cBreonna Taylor is dead, and your department\u2019s decision to walk away from this case means there will be no accountability for how the fatal raid began or for the officers involved.\u201d\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. (March 27, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi after a federal judge dismissed charges against former officers involved in the fatal raid of Breonna Taylor\u2019s home in 2020, demanding the Department of Justice stop interfering with and undermining Louisville\u2019s efforts to deliver justice for Breonna Taylor\u2019s family.\n\nLast week, the DOJ requested dismissal of the charges alleging two former Louisville officers knew they lacked probable cause to search Ms. Taylor\u2019s apartment and intentionally drafted and swore to an affidavit that contained false statements and material omissions.\n\n\u201cThe DOJ\u2019s decision to walk away from this case and their argument that it is somehow \u2018in the interest of justice\u2019 is insulting given the Trump administration\u2019s persistent undermining of police and justice reform efforts here in Louisville and its utter abandonment of any kind of civil rights enforcement nationwide,\u201d the Congressman wrote to AG Bondi.\n\nMcGarvey pointed to a pattern of federal interference since the beginning of the Trump administration to undermine accountability for the fatal shooting.\n\n\u201cOne of the president\u2019s very first actions after taking office was to begin the process of invalidating Louisville\u2019s consent decree, from which he eventually withdrew the federal government a few months later,\u201d McGarvey continued.\n\nIn addition to the latest dismissal of charges, last year the DOJ recommended Brett Hankison serve only one day in prison of his nearly 3-year sentence and be released from prison during a pending appeal.\n\n\u201cLouisville has spent six years working towards justice for Breonna and her family,\u201d wrote McGarvey. \u201cWe will continue that work, regardless of federal interference or your efforts to stop us.\u201d\n\nCLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD LETTER\n\nLetter Text:\n\nDear Attorney General Bondi,\n\nI write to express my profound opposition to the Department of Justice\u2019s decision to dismiss the federal cases against Joshua Jaynes and Kyle Meany, former Louisville Metro Police Department officers accused of falsifying the no-knock warrant that led to Breonna Taylor\u2019s death in March 2020. It is not \u201cin the interest of justice\u201d to walk away from this case; it is a miscarriage of justice. The Department of Justice must stop interfering with and undermining Louisville\u2019s efforts to deliver justice for Miss Taylor\u2019s family and atone for her death as a community.\n\nOn March 13, 2020, Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old Louisville EMT who aspired to become a neonatal nurse, was shot and killed in her home by officers of the Louisville Metro Police Department executing a no-knock warrant. The warrant affidavit that led to the search was prepared by Detective Joshua Jaynes and approved by Sergeant Kyle Meany. The Department of Justice has alleged the officers knew they lacked probable cause to search Ms. Taylor\u2019s apartment and intentionally drafted and swore to an affidavit that contained false statements and material omissions.\n\nI understand prosecutors have faced several setbacks in their efforts to bring felony civil rights charges against Meany and Jaynes pursuant to 18 U.S.C. \u00a7 242. I am not a jurist, and I will not use this letter to comment on the wisdom, or lack thereof, of the court\u2019s decision in this case to impose the strictest causation and mens rea standards possible to the chain of events that led to Miss Taylor\u2019s death. I must, however, condemn your department\u2019s decision to use those setbacks as an excuse to withdraw entirely from the case. Regardless of the court\u2019s willingness to entertain the argument that Jaynes and Meany\u2019s alleged crimes directly resulted in the fatal shots being fired, this fact remains true: Breonna Taylor is dead, and your department\u2019s decision to walk away from this case means there will be no accountability for how the fatal raid began or for the officers involved.\n\nThe DOJ\u2019s decision to walk away from this case and their argument that it is somehow \u201cin the interest of justice\u201d is insulting given the Trump administration\u2019s persistent undermining of police and justice reform efforts here in Louisville and its utter abandonment of any kind of civil rights enforcement nationwide. One of the president\u2019s very first actions after taking office was to begin the process of invalidating Louisville\u2019s consent decree, from which he eventually withdrew the federal government a few months later. Your department\u2019s Civil Rights Division, the very federal agency charged with protecting and securing justice for Miss Taylor and victims like her, recommended that Brett Hankison, an officer who fired ten blind shots through Taylor\u2019s windows and doors, serve only one day in prison following his conviction by a federal jury. This pattern is not unique to Louisville. In Minneapolis and Memphis and so many more American cities, your Department of Justice has made clear that it is not interested in protecting the rights and freedoms of Black people, especially victims of police violence.\n\nLouisville has spent six years working towards justice for Breonna and her family. We will continue that work, regardless of federal interference or your efforts to stop us.\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-on-war-powers-resolution-vote", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey on War Powers Resolution Vote", "2026-03-05", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 5, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement on his vote in favor of H. Con. Res. 38, a war powers resolution to direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Iran:\n\n\u201cThe decision to go to war is so consequential that our founders were clear: no one person \u2014 not a president or a king \u2014 should have that power. The grave responsibility of putting our servicemembers in harm\u2019s way, plus spending the billions of taxpayer dollars this war will cost, rests squarely with Congress and the people who send them there.\n\n\u201cCongress never authorized Trump\u2019s illegal war, and based on what we\u2019ve been told so far, they shouldn\u2019t. Even in a classified briefing, this administration couldn\u2019t justify their actions, couldn\u2019t guarantee they won\u2019t send our troops onto Iranian streets, and couldn't explain any strategic endgame.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s an insult to cut money for families\u2019 health care and food assistance, then hand them the bill for a war nobody asked for and nobody can explain.\u201d\n\nLast June, McGarvey cosponsored a similar resolution, but House Republican leadership has failed to consider the bill.\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-on-trumps-strikes-on-iran", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey on Trump\u2019s Strikes on Iran", "2026-02-28", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 28, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement after Trump called for regime change and warned of potential US casualties in war with Iran:\n\n\u201cPresident Trump is starting yet another war in the Middle East without the approval of Congress or the American people, putting our troops \u2013 who are our neighbors, our family members, and our kids \u2013 in harm\u2019s way and spending billions on regime change in another country, all while Americans can barely afford their expenses at home.\n\n\u201cSpeaker Johnson must reconvene the House immediately so Congress can vote on the Iran War Powers Resolution. I will vote to protect our troops and stop Trump's illegal war.\u201d\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-on-tonights-state-of-the-union", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey on Tonight\u2019s State of the Union", "2026-02-24", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 24, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement ahead of President Trump\u2019s State of the Union address to Congress:\n\n\u201cThe State of the Union is a time to reflect on the state of our country, and when I do, I see our government unleashing unimaginable violence against our neighbors and our nation slipping into authoritarianism: these are not mere policy disagreements. We cannot pretend these are normal times, and tonight the President will attempt to normalize that violence and gaslight Americans into believing our rights are disposable or that we\u2019re powerless to stop it.\n\n\u201cI won\u2019t be attending tonight\u2019s State of the Union, and I urge Americans watching to remember that our rights are not disposable, our power is not gone, and this is not normal.\u201d\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-on-epa-rolling-back-pollution-restrictions", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey on EPA Rolling Back Pollution Restrictions", "2026-02-20", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Louisville, Kentucky (February 20, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement after Trump\u2019s EPA announced it would roll back pollution restrictions on coal-burning power plants:\n\n\u201cThe Trump administration is bragging about polluting our air and water with more mercury and toxins, while the rest of us are paying more and more for our utility bills. It\u2019s shameful.\u201d\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-reacts-to-supreme-court-ruling-trumps-tariffs-illegal", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling Trump\u2019s Tariffs Illegal", "2026-02-20", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 20, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump violated federal law when he unilaterally imposed sweeping tariffs across the globe:\n\n\u201cToday the Supreme Court confirmed what Kentucky families have known from the start: Trump\u2019s tariffs are illegal.\n\n\u201cFrom bourbon getting wiped off Canadian shelves to Louisville families paying $1,300 more a year just for everyday goods and services, Kentuckians have been footing the bill for this President\u2019s reckless, ego-driven trade war.\n\n\u201cThe White House should pay back the billions it owes to the small businesses and families it screwed over, and we will hold this administration accountable for every dollar it took from working families.\u201d\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-votes-to-terminate-trumps-tariffs-on-canada", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Votes to Terminate Trump\u2019s Tariffs on Canada", "2026-02-11", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 11, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement on his vote in support of HJ Res 72 to terminate Trump\u2019s tariffs on Canada:\n\n\u201cTrump swore other countries would foot the bill for his \u2018America first\u2019 trade war, but Kentucky families paid the price when prices skyrocketed.\n\n\u201cAnd after the president picked a fight with our largest trading partner, Kentucky families paid for it again when our signature bourbon got wiped clean off Canadian shelves.\n\n\u201cKentuckians are done picking up the check for this President\u2019s petty grievances, and we will no longer be pawns in this White House\u2019s trade war.\u201d\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-announces-more-than-12-million-to-fund-local-projects", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Announces More than $12 Million to Fund Local Projects", "2026-02-10", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 10, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congressman McGarvey (KY-03) announced that he secured $12,354,000 in this year\u2019s government funding haul for 15 local community funding projects.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s always an honor to serve Louisville in Congress, but I\u2019m especially proud when we can bring federal funding back home to invest straight into our community,\u201d said Rep. Morgan McGarvey. \u201cI\u2019m grateful to our local partners for meeting our community\u2019s needs with bold solutions, and I look forward to seeing these dollars put to work back at home.\u201d\n\nFY26 Community Funding Projects:\n\n$2.7 million to fund local construction projects and repair transportation infrastructure, including:\n\nMore than $3.1 million to upgrade outdated water lines and stormwater and sewer infrastructure, including:\n\n$1,000,000 for neighborhood drainage improvements to address severe flooding and stress to aging stormwater infrastructure from the increased frequency of extreme storms,\n\n$1,092,000 to address persistent sewer odor issues in West Louisville by upgrading hundreds of catch basins in Louisville\u2019s Russell neighborhood, and\n\n$1,092,000 to identify and replace approximately 1,700 lead service lines at no cost to homeowners.\n\n$2 million to invest in local schools and educational programs, including:\n\n$300,000 for the Boys and Girls Club of Kentuckiana\u2019s Ultimate Afterschool Exploration Program, a summer program where more than 4,000 students explore robotics, drone operation, 3D printing, and careers in STEM,\n\n$850,000 for construction of Simmons College of Kentucky\u2019s new Westover Campus, including a state-of-the-art STEAM education hub, and\n\n$850,000 to replace Jefferson Community and Technical College\u2019s downtown campus parking lot with a modern, mixed-use facility that improves accessibility for commuting students and supports downtown business development.\n\nMore than $4.4 million to build more affordable housing and homeless shelters and support vulnerable communities, including:\n\n$1,500,000 to demolish derelict West End properties and clear the way to build affordable housing units through the Vacant to Vibrant Program,\n\n$1,000,000 to create a shelter dedicated to serving homeless young adults ages 18 to 24 with targeted interventions for their specific needs, such as mental health support, educational programs, and job training,\n\n$1,000,000 to transform St. Mary\u2019s Church into a facility dedicated to serving homeless women and children in Louisville, and\n\n$970,000 to support recovery and reduce recidivism in Jefferson County\u2019s drug, mental health, and veterans treatment courts by hiring a dedicated, permanent case manager, a licensed clinical social worker, and a treatment court liaison.\n\nQuotes from Community Recipients:\n\n\u201cFrom the time he served in the Kentucky State Assembly, to his role as a congressman representing Kentucky District 3, Congressman Morgan McGarvey has been a stalwart champion of Simmons College of Kentucky and HBCU\u2019s,\u201d said Simmons College of Kentucky President Kevin W. Cosby, Ph.D., D.Min. \u201cThe emergence of Simmons as America\u2019s preeminent HBCU comeback story would not be possible had it not been for his advocacy.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis award allows us to purchase eight cutaway paratransit vehicles for TARC3,\u201d said Transit Authority of River City (TARC) Executive Director Ozzy Gibson. \u201cThis will assist in getting our paratransit customers to their destinations. TARC is incredibly grateful to Congressman McGarvey for his support of this grant.\u201d\n\n\u201dThe transformation of our downtown Louisville campus will provide Jefferson students with a modern, state-of-the-art learning environment that fosters the academic success they deserve,\" Jefferson Community and Technical College President Ty Handy said. \"We are grateful to Congressman McGarvey for his support of this investment which will help make possible an urban campus that delivers an authentic college experience for our students.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe are deeply grateful to Congressman McGarvey for advancing a bipartisan appropriations package that includes funding for our Afterschool Exploration Community Project,\u201d said Boys & Girls Club of Kentuckiana President & CEO Daryle W. Unseld Jr. \u201cThis investment strengthens the Boys & Girls Clubs mission to help young people reach their full potential by expanding access to high-quality afterschool programming with a strong focus on workforce development. By connecting youth to career exploration, skill-building, and real-world opportunities, we are helping build the next generation of leaders and a stronger workforce for our region.\u201d\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-peters-rutherford-mcgarvey-and-sens-king-cramer-unveil-legislation-to-protect-job-training-benefits-for-disabled-veterans", "Reps. McGarvey, Peters, Rutherford, & Sens. King, Cramer Unveil Legislation to Protect Job Training Benefits for Disabled Veterans", "2026-02-10", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representatives Morgan McGarvey (D-KY), Scott Peters (D-CA), and John Rutherford (R-FL), and U.S. Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND), introduced the Ensuring Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act, legislation to address an unfair rule in federal law that can create unnecessary delays when veterans with service-connected disabilities attempt to access earned education and employment benefits.\n\nThe Department of Veterans\u2019 Affairs (VA) administers the Veteran Readiness and Employment program (VR&E), which helps qualifying veterans with service-connected disabilities with job training, starting their own businesses, independent living services, education, employment accommodations, and resume development. The type of service offered are unique to fit the goals and needs of each veteran.\n\nUnder current law, veterans who use GI Bill education benefits before accessing the VR&E program can be prevented from accessing their VR&E benefits for years due to VA rules. Veterans who use VR&E first are not subject to the same penalty, creating an unfair disparity that disproportionately affects veterans with disabilities.\n\nThe Ensuring Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act ensures that veterans who would like to access the VR&E program are not penalized based on the order in which they use their earned education benefits.\n\n\u201cVeterans shouldn\u2019t have to navigate a maze of red tape just to get the benefits they\u2019ve already earned,\u201d said Rep. McGarvey. \u201cThe Ensuring Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act helps streamline that process, so our nation\u2019s heroes can spend less time on paperwork and more time focusing on their future. I\u2019m grateful to Rep. Peters for tackling this problem with a commonsense solution that will make the system work better for the veterans it's meant to serve.\u201d\n\n\u201cSan Diego is not only home to a vast military community, but to more than 240,000 veterans who proudly served our country\u2014and it\u2019s crucial they have the resources they need to thrive after their service ends,\u201d said Rep. Peters. \u201cNo one, especially disabled veterans, should lose access to education and job-training benefits because of a technicality in the law. Our bipartisan, bicameral bill fixes this unfair disparity and ensures veterans can fully access their hard-earned benefits after serving our nation.\u201d\n\n\u201cOur servicemembers sacrifice so much to keep the air we breathe free,\u201d said Rep. Rutherford. \u201cThat\u2019s why I am proud to join Rep. Peters in introducing the Veterans\u2019 Access to Resources Act to get rid of unnecessary roadblocks preventing veterans from receiving the benefits they earned.\u201d\n\n\u201cOur veterans served this country with grit and class, and now it is our turn to return the favor and provide commonsense access to the benefits they have rightly earned and deserve,\u201d said Senator King, a member of the Senate Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee. \u201cThe Ensuring Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act will help veterans access their benefits more efficiently \u2013 ensuring all veterans with disabilities can pursue their education without becoming tangled in red tape. This simple fix will make it easier for veterans to access benefits they have earned, making sure they can learn the skills they need to transition to the next phase in their life, beyond the military.\u201d\n\n\"AMVETS strongly supports the Ensuring Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act, which repeals an outdated limitation that prevents veterans from accessing both the VA\u2019s Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program and educational assistance benefits. Disabled veterans should never be forced to choose between rehabilitation and education when both are critical to achieving meaningful, long-term employment,\u201d said American Veterans (AMVETS) National Executive Director Joe Chenelly.\n\n\u201cVeterans\u2019 paths to meaningful employment are not one-size-fits-all. By removing unnecessary barriers between VA education benefits and the Veteran Readiness and Employment program, this legislation would modernize VA policy and put veterans\u2019 long-term success first. The VFW applauds Rep. Peters for advancing a commonsense fix that better reflects today\u2019s transition realities,\u201d said VFW National Legislative Service Associate Director Joe Grassi.\n\n\"The Ensuring Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act is a meaningful fix that puts veterans first. For too long, the outdated 48-month rule has penalized disabled veterans who rely on both the GI Bill and the Veteran Readiness and Employment program to pursue education and employment related training or rehabilitation. Repealing this rule ensures fairness, reduces unnecessary red tape, and empowers veterans to get the resources they need to succeed. IAVA is proud to stand with our partners in support of this legislation, and we urge Congress to move quickly to pass it,\u201d said Dr. Kyleanne Hunter, CEO, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA).\n\nFull bill text can be found here.\n\nBackground\n\nThe VR&E program provides education, training, and rehabilitation services to veterans with service-connected disabilities to help them prepare for employment or independent living. While VR&E already has its own statutory limits and safeguards, outdated rules governing multiple education programs have created unnecessary barriers for veterans who need these services most.\n\nThe Ensuring Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act amends Title 38 of the U.S. Code to remove VR&E from the combined benefit limitation, while preserving VR&E\u2019s existing 48-month cap and the VA\u2019s authority to grant extensions when medically or vocationally necessary.\n\nSince coming to Congress, Rep. Peters has worked across the aisle to achieve the best possible outcomes for veterans and their families in San Diego \u2013 a city with one of the largest populations of veterans in the nation. He\u2019s led several bills which have become law, including the Veteran HOUSE Act, the Veteran PEER Act, and the Sergeant Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act, to ensure veterans have the housing, mental health care, and community support they need long after their service ends.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-rails-against-dhs-funding-bill-on-house-floor", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Rails Against DHS Funding Bill on House Floor", "2026-02-03", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cI don\u2019t want to stand at this podium in two weeks with a longer list of names, Mr. Speaker.\u201d\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. (February 3, 2026) \u2013 Today, the House will begin voting on a Senate-passed government funding package, which includes two weeks of stopgap funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey, who recently backed articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, took to the House floor to oppose the bill.\n\nDOWNLOAD VIDEO HERE\n\nTRANSCRIPT:\n\nMr. Speaker, Congress is deciding whether to fund an agency that has already shown us how it spends taxpayer money.\n\nWhen Republicans gave ICE a blank check last year, ICE used it to kill American citizens.\n\nAnd now ICE wants two more weeks of money \u2013 no strings attached \u2013 to keep their campaign of terror running smoothly.\n\nTwo weeks?\n\nRenee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti were murdered just two weeks apart.\n\nDuring those two weeks, five-year-old Liam Ramos was used as bait and detained.\n\nAnd three more people died in ICE custody during those same two weeks.\n\nI don\u2019t want to be back at this podium in two weeks with a longer list of names, Mr. Speaker.\n\nI urge my colleagues to consider what we\u2019re wagering at this point.\n\nAre we going to give ICE two more weeks to invade U.S. cities in exchange for a pinky promise that we\u2019ll talk about reforms?\n\nForgive me if I don\u2019t believe this President is negotiating in good faith. He\u2019s not.\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-votes-against-dhs-funding-bill", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Votes Against DHS Funding Bill", "2026-01-22", "2026", "2026-01", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cI will not cut a blank check with your money to fund ICE\u2019s campaign of terror against our own neighbors.\"\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. (January 22, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement on his vote against the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill to fund ICE:\n\n\u201cI will not cut a blank check with taxpayer money, your money, to fund ICE\u2019s campaign of terror against our own neighbors.\n\n\u201cMasked agents who pin parents to the ground outside their kids\u2019 schools, drag people out of their cars and down the street, and murder Americans in cold-blood are thriving on the impunity and immunity that Trump has given them and Congress cosigns with each new blank check.\n\n\u201cI voted no, and I won\u2019t give ICE another dime.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mcgarvey-demands-investigation-into-dhs-secretary-kristi-noems-impeachable-offenses", "Congressman McGarvey Demands Investigation into DHS Secretary Kristi Noem\u2019s Impeachable Offenses", "2026-01-20", "2026", "2026-01", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today\u2019s letter calls on congressional committee to begin formal impeachment process after McGarvey backed articles of impeachment last week\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. (January 20, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) joined his colleagues in a letter to House Committee on Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, demanding the Committee immediately start investigation hearings into Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem\u2019s unlawful and potentially impeachable actions.\n\nA House Committee investigation would be the first step in an impeachment process after McGarvey signed onto three articles of impeachment against Noem last week.\n\n\u201cUnder Secretary Kristi Noem\u2019s leadership, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has done irreversible harm to our constituents, trampling the rights of all people and disregarding the rule of law,\" the letter states. \"Secretary Noem has established a clear pattern of lawless behavior, mirrored in the behavior of rank-and-file members of her leadership team and enforcement agents. When taken together, her actions violate her oath of office.\u201d\n\nIn the official request, the members accuse Secretary Noem of:\n\nMisusing resources appropriated by Congress and engaging in unethical behavior.\n\nRepeatedly making false and misleading statements to Congress and to the press.\n\nUndermining the separation of powers and disregarding the role of Congress and the Courts.\n\nRead the full letter to Judiciary Chairman Jordan here.\n\nRead the full text of the impeachment articles here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-backs-impeachment-of-dhs-secretary-kristi-noem", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Backs Impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem", "2026-01-15", "2026", "2026-01", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 15, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) announced his decision to back articles of impeachment against Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.\n\n\u201cICE is committing atrocities in communities across the country every single day,\u201d said McGarvey. \u201cIn a long list of failures to protect public safety and her lies, self-dealing, and corruption; ICE murdered Renee Good, and Secretary Noem defended it. It\u2019s well past time to impeach her and cut DHS off from the taxpayer dollars they are using to fund a terror campaign against our own neighbors.\u201d\n\nMcGarvey joins a group of House Democratic lawmakers who filed three articles of impeachment against Noem for obstruction of Congress, violation of public trust, and self-dealing. The Constitution gives the U.S. House sole power of impeachment.\n\nObstruction of Congress: Secretary Noem willfully obstructed congressional oversight and withheld Congressionally appropriated funds in violation of her constitutional oath and federal law. There have been six documented denials of Members of Congress entering DHS facilities, despite following Secretary Noem\u2019s unlawful seven-day notice requirement to visit.\n\nViolation of Public Trust: Secretary Noem has repeatedly violated the Immigration and Nationality Act, the First and Fourth Amendments of the United States Constitution. She\u2019s also broken due process by directing ICE to conduct warrantless arrests and use violence against U.S. citizens and lawful individuals.\n\nSelf-Dealing: Secretary Noem has misused her position for personal gain while inappropriately using $200 million taxpayer dollars to fund an ad campaign for ICE recruitment. She bypassed the normal competitive bidding process to award a contract to a firm called Strategy Group. Strategy Group was formed just days before the award and is run by the husband of senior DHS official Tricia McClaughlin, a close friend of Secretary Noem.\n\nRead the full text of the impeachment articles here.\n\nWatch or download Rep. McGarvey's floor spech here.\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-releases-2025-report-highlighting-accomplishments", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Releases 2025 Report Highlighting Accomplishments", "2026-01-09", "2026", "2026-01", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 9, 2026) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released his 2025 Report to Constituents, highlighting important accomplishments for Louisville during the year.\n\n\u201cDespite a cruel, hostile administration and Republican infighting, I worked with leaders across the aisle to introduce and pass meaningful legislation that will make a real difference in the lives of Louisvillians \u2014 policies that put the needs of working families, veterans, and our kids above all else,\u201d said Rep. Morgan McGarvey. \u201cWhile we have made progress, we have our work cut out for us this year. My team and I remain committed to working on issues that impact all of us, like rising grocery and housing costs, affordable health care, and continued attacks on our rights \u2014 these are big problems that require bold, thoughtful action.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s the honor of a lifetime to serve Louisville in Congress and get the chance to make a meaningful impact in the city we all love,\u201d added McGarvey.\n\n2025 report highlights:\n\n$5.8 million returned to Louisville families\n\n$163 million federal grant funding secured for the district\n\nOver 72,000 constituent responses sent\n\nMore than 1,500 constituent cases closed\n\n13 bills introduced\n\n2 McGarvey-led bills passed the U.S. House of Representatives\n\n231 bills cosponsored\n\n264 meetings with Louisvillians\n\n68 site visits with Louisville businesses, schools, and organizations\n\n17 town halls with Louisville families\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mcgarvey-urges-hhs-secretary-kennedy-to-restore-childhood-vaccine-schedule", "Congressman McGarvey Urges HHS Secretary Kennedy to Restore Childhood Vaccine Schedule", "2026-01-07", "2026", "2026-01", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC (January 7, 2026) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey, joined his colleagues in a letter urging Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to save lives by restoring the previous childhood immunization schedule.\n\nThe letter comes on the heels of the Secretary Kennedy-led Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announcing they will gut the childhood immunization schedule by reducing the number of universally recommended vaccines without substantive input from relevant scientific and medical experts.\n\nIn the letter, McGarvey and his colleagues wrote, \u201cAs Members of Congress, we are outraged at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\u2019s (CDC) decision to endanger children and families by undermining the established science driven and expertly considered U.S. childhood immunization schedule. As Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), your duty to this country is to enhance the well-being of all Americans, and yet this decision will put Americans at unnecessary risk of illness and cost lives.\u201d\n\n\u201cYour agency\u2019s decision to overhaul decades of evidence-based science is arbitrary and driven by ideology. This announcement completely bypasses the recommendations made by the previously esteemed Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a panel that you have replaced with your own hand-picked members, most of whom have long track records of anti-vaccine activism,\u201d the letter states.\n\n\u201cWe demand that you reinstate the previous childhood immunization schedule, restore sanctity to the ACIP, and protect the health and wellbeing of children,\u201d the letter concludes.\n\nTo view the full letter, click here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/endorsements-for-mcgarvey-bills-to-improve-black-lung-benefits-for-miners-and-their-families", "Endorsements for McGarvey Bills to Improve Black Lung Benefits for Miners and Their Families", "2025-12-16", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 16, 2025) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) introduced two bills, the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act and the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act, to hold coal operators accountable and improve black lung benefits programs for miners and their families.\n\nBoth bills received endorsements by various miner advocate groups. Read what they are saying below.\n\nAppalachian Voices\n\nGovernment Affairs Specialist Quenton King: \u201cWe applaud the leadership of Sens. Kaine, Warner and Fetterman and Reps. McGarvey and Scott for standing up for coal mining families in Central Appalachia and beyond. Black lung is a terrible disease, and too many coal mining families struggle to access the medical benefits and compensation they deserve. As the cost of living in the country continues to rise, we have to take care of the miners who put their bodies on the line. These bills will help families navigate the black lung benefit system while finally putting the monthly disability benefit on a path toward fairness.\u201d\n\nNational Black Lung Association\n\nVice President Vonda Robinson: \u201cWe frequently hear from coal mining families in our communities that they feel the system is rigged against them. They have to fight tooth and nail for their black lung medical and disability benefits, all while fearing that a future decision might claw their black lung payments back from them. We need the system to be more fair for coal miners and their survivors. Congress must pass these bills so coal miners with black lung will have hope again.\u201d\n\nAppalachian Citizens\u2019 Law Center\n\nDirector of Policy Rebecca Shelton: \"Black lung disease is a horrible, occupational disease. It is preventable and shouldn't be the fate of any miner. The least we can do is try and make the federal disability benefits process more fair and less costly for miners and their families. Both these bills make significant contributions to that end and we're grateful for the leadership of Senators Kaine and Warner and Representatives McGarvey and Scott.\"\n\nUnited Mine Workers of America\n\nInternational President Brian Sanson: \u201cFor generations, the United Mine Workers have fought to make sure miners suffering from black lung are not left behind. But as this disease becomes more aggressive and impacts miners at younger ages, our laws must keep pace. The Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act and the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act strengthen a lifeline that thousands of miners and families rely on. These bills aren\u2019t just policy, they are about dignity, justice, and honoring the sacrifice miners make every day. The UMWA is proud to support these bills.\u201d\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcgarvey-and-warner-introduce-bill-to-support-families-of-mine-workers-who-died-of-black-lung-disease", "McGarvey and Warner Introduce Bill to Support Families of Mine Workers Who Died of Black Lung Disease", "2025-12-16", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 16, 2025) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) introduced the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act, a bill to support families of miners who have died of pneumoconiosis, also known as \u201cblack lung disease.\u201d A Senate companion bill will also be introduced by Senator Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today.\n\nUnder current law, miners\u2019 surviving dependents can claim monthly payments and medical benefits through the Black Lung Benefits Act of 1972, but must prove black lung substantially contributed to the miner\u2019s death, even if the miner was diagnosed with black lung and died of respiratory illness, imposing a heavy legal and financial burden on survivors\u2019 families who lack the resources of mine operators and their lawyers.\n\n\u201cWhen families are navigating the grief of losing a loved one and the financial worries that come with it, they shouldn\u2019t be subjected to a lengthy and expensive legal process just to prove what we already know: miners work in dangerous conditions to power this country and pay for it with their own health and lives,\u201d said Rep. Morgan McGarvey. \u201cThe burden should be on the coal companies, not grieving widows, to either prove there\u2019s no connection to black lung or pay these families what they\u2019re owed as a small step towards addressing the irreparable harm miners endured on the job. I\u2019m grateful to Senator Warner for staying in this fight and doing everything we can to make it easier for these families to get the benefits they\u2019ve more than earned.\u201d\n\n\u201cGrieving families in Virginia\u2019s mining communities shouldn\u2019t have to worry about fighting red tape or taking on hefty financial burdens,\u201d said Senator Warner. \u201cI\u2019m proud to stand alongside Rep. McGarvey and reintroduce the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act, which will ensure that families struggling with the loss of a loved one receive the benefits they deserve.\u201d\n\nResearch has shown that repeated exposure to coal dust and other materials puts miners at risk of developing black lung disease. Inhaling dust scars the lungs, impairs breathing, and other respiratory complications that can have life-altering consequences and lead to disability and death.\n\nThe Relief for Survivors of Miners Act would fix these barriers to benefits to ensure families of miners are properly compensated. Specifically, the legislation:\n\nRe-establishes a pre-1981 \u201crebuttable presumption\u201d that a miner who died from respiratory-related conditions had died due to black lung if the miner was previously disabled due to black lung.\n\nImproves legal representation by paying attorney\u2019s fees and medical expenses incurred during the claim process.\n\nRequests a Government Accountability Office report on the financial impact of these payments and other ways to improve the claims process and benefits for survivors.\n\nThe bill text can be found HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcgarvey-kaine-warner-fetterman-scott-introduce-legislation-to-strengthen-and-increase-accessibility-of-black-lung-benefits-program-for-miners", "McGarvey, Kaine, Warner, Fetterman, Scott Introduce Legislation to Strengthen and Increase Accessibility of Black Lung Benefits Program for Miners", "2025-12-16", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 16, 2025) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), U.S. Senators Tim Kaine, Mark R. Warner (both D-VA), and John Fetterman (D-PA), and U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Ranking Member of the Committee on Education and Labor, reintroduced the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, legislation that would help miners who have suffered from black lung disease access the workers\u2019 compensation and benefits they are entitled to receive under the federal Black Lung Benefits Program. This legislation significantly reduces barriers, such as rising inflation and costs-of-living, complex claims processes, and lack of legal representation, that prevent miners and their survivors from accessing benefits.\n\n\u201cAfter paying for this country\u2019s last energy revolution with their own health and safety, miners shouldn\u2019t have to endure a costly, drawn-out legal process to prove they\u2019ve earned their benefits,\u201d said McGarvey. \u201cOur bill would peg these benefits to inflation and make them easier to access, rather than letting these miners who have sacrificed so much be left further and further behind. I\u2019m grateful for Senators Kaine and Fetterman and Ranking Member Scott\u2019s continued dedication to strengthen black lung benefits, get miners the care they need, and uphold the dignity of financial security that they deserve.\u201d\n\n\u201cOur miners make tremendous sacrifices to keep our lights on, communities powered, and nation running,\u201d said Kaine. \u201cThe Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act will help the brave miners and retirees impacted by black lung disease finally get the medical coverage and compensation they've earned.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor generations, Virginia\u2019s coal miners have made tremendous sacrifices to power America, literally risking their lives to fuel our nation,\u201d said Warner. \u201cThe Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act will eliminate red tape and help miners and their families get easy access to the benefits, compensation, and legal representation they deserve.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe job of a coal miner is often a dangerous and thankless one. Pennsylvania\u2019s coal miners know the risk all too well,\u201d said Fetterman. \u201cIt\u2019s absolutely wrong when we have workers not receiving the benefits they were promised\u2014zero exceptions. I\u2019m proud to join my colleagues on the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act so we do right by our coal miners and their families. They risk their lives every day for our great country and we should have their backs when they need us, not leave them behind.\u201d\n\n\u201cDecades ago, Congress established the Black Lung Benefits Act to provide monthly compensation and medical coverage for coal miners who develop black lung disease and are totally disabled. Unfortunately, the Government Accountability Office found that miners often lack the necessary medical and legal resources to develop evidence to prove their claims,\u201d said Scott. \u201cThe Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act helps miners and their survivors access legal representation, ensures benefits are not eroded due to inflation, reduces the time for processing claims, and protects taxpayers from taking a hit when a self-insured coal company goes bankrupt and cannot pay black lung claims.\u201d\n\nMany miners have developed coal workers\u2019 pneumoconiosis\u2014commonly referred to as \u201cblack lung\u201d\u2014a debilitating and deadly disease caused by the long-term inhalation of coal dust in underground and surface coal mines. In response, Congress passed the Black Lung Benefits Act in 1976 to provide monthly compensation and medical coverage for coal miners who develop black lung disease and are disabled. The Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act makes necessary updates to ensure Congress is fulfilling its commitment to the nation\u2019s coal miners by:\n\nAutomatically adjusting coal miners' benefits for inflation,\n\nHelping miners and their survivors secure legal representation by increasing the number of attorneys willing to take on black lung claims,\n\nExpanding the assistance provided by black lung clinics,\n\nEnsuring miners get assistance from the Department of Labor (DOL) in rebutting medical evidence,\n\nImproving access to CT scans to clarify medical eligibility,\n\nRequiring the DOL to address potential conflicts of interest with physicians providing medical exams,\n\nAccelerating the DOL\u2019s access to employment and earnings verification for miners from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS),\n\nEstablishing stringent criteria for mine operators that seek to self-insure,\n\nIncreasing civil penalties for mine operators that fail to secure benefits, and\n\nExpanding the parties that the DOL can hold liable when an operator fails to secure benefits.\n\nThe legislation has been endorsed by Appalachia Voices, Appalachian Citizens\u2019 Law Center, the BlueGreen Alliance, the Sierra Club, and the United Mine Workers of America.\n\nA one-pager on the bill is available HERE. Full text of the bill is available HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-sends-letter-to-usps-after-reports-of-significant-mail-delays-in-louisville", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Sends Letter to USPS After Reports of Significant Mail Delays in Louisville", "2025-12-11", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cWe must not have a repeat of last year\u2019s delays.\u201d\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. (December 11, 2025) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey sent a letter to U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner regarding \u201can alarming number of messages and calls from constituents who are not receiving their bills, medication, and other essential mail on time.\u201d\n\nThe letter to USPS cites dozens of reports of mail and packages sitting idle in the Gardiner Lane facility for days and weeks and USPS trucks arriving at Louisville facilities only to be delayed or turned away.\n\n\u201cMy constituents and I are grateful for the hard work and dedication of the sorters, letter carriers, and other rank-and-file postal employees who work hard to get Americans their mail on time, but we are deeply frustrated that USPS has not made progress on giving those workers everything they need to move the mail on time,\u201d the Congressman wrote.\n\nMcGarvey has continued to probe USPS throughout the year after significant delays and witnessing structural issues at USPS during a tour of the facility on Gardiner Lane in February. In today\u2019s letter, the Congressman dismissed claims by USPS that winter storms were to blame for the repeated and unprecedented mail days, highlighting \u201crenewed reports of broken equipment, resource mismanagement, and staffing shortages\u201d that \u201clong predate any winter weather.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt is unacceptable that structural issues continue to significantly plague operations at USPS facilities in Louisville despite a USPS inspector general audit providing a detailed look into the facilities\u2019 problems and recommending multiple fixes,\u201d McGarvey continued. \u201cI urge you to take every available action to resolve issues at Louisville\u2019s postal facilities and to give postal workers every resource they need to succeed. Our community depends on reliable, timely mail service, and they deserve better.\u201d\n\nRead the full letter here:\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/morgan-mcgarvey-and-rand-paul-lead-bipartisan-bicameral-push-to-ban-no-knock-warrants-nationwide-with-justice-for-breonna-taylor-act", "Morgan McGarvey and Rand Paul Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Push to Ban No-Knock Warrants Nationwide with Justice for Breonna Taylor Act", "2025-12-10", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 10, 2025) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Reps. Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) reintroduced legislation to ban no-knock warrants, the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act. The bill is named after Breonna Taylor, who was killed in March 2020 during a police raid on her Louisville home under the authority of a no-knock warrant.\n\nSince the bill\u2019s introduction last year, former Kentucky police detective Brett Hankison has been found guilty of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights, sparking a renewed push for a nationwide ban on the dangerous tactic that allows law enforcement to forcibly enter and raid a home without warning.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s been five years since Breonna Taylor was killed by police, and we continue to grieve the life she should still be living today,\u201d said Rep. McGarvey. \u201cNo law can right that wrong, but we can honor her memory by fighting for the justice she was never given. An homage to the heroic life Breonna lived as an EMT, this bill will save countless lives by banning the dangerous and deadly use of no-knock warrants nationwide. I\u2019m grateful for Senators Rand Paul and Cory Booker and Reps. Yvette Clarke and Jasmine Crockett for their steadfast commitment to protecting civil liberties in this country and getting Breonna Taylor the overdue justice she deserves.\u201d\n\n\u201cKentucky recognized that no-knock warrants pose serious and unnecessary risks to both the public and law enforcement, and wisely restricted their use,\u201d said Senator Rand Paul. The federal government should follow Kentucky\u2019s lead and ensure this high-risk tactic is constrained.\u201d\n\n\u201cBreonna devoted her career to caring for others and saving lives. A national ban on no-knock warrants is a safeguard worthy of her legacy,\u201d said Amber Duke, Executive Director of the ACLU of Kentucky. \u201cIt sets a clear standard for law enforcement and moves us closer to a system where safety does not come at the expense of our constitutional rights. We are grateful for the continued leadership of Congressman Morgan McGarvey and the bill\u2019s co-sponsors working to create lasting change.\u201d\n\nThe full text of the bill can be found here.\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mcgarvey-condemns-trump-administrations-immoral-decision-to-slash-federal-funds-for-housing-assistance-as-kentucky-sees-freezing-conditions", "Congressman McGarvey Condemns Trump Administration\u2019s Immoral Decision to Slash Federal Funds for Housing Assistance as Kentucky Sees Freezing Conditions", "2025-12-02", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 2, 2025) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey sent a letter to Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner, calling out the Trump administration\u2019s callous decision to slash 70 percent of federal funding for Continuum of Care (CoC) programs that help Kentuckians facing homelessness find stable, long-term housing.\n\nMcGarvey described the plan, first outlined in HUD\u2019s FY25 Notice of Funding Opportunity last month, as \u201cdangerous and short-sighted,\u201d leaving \u201cvulnerable communities without options and organizations without time to adapt.\u201d In Jefferson County alone, that community includes 950 people who rely on the housing funds from 13 CoC grants.\n\n\u201cWe\u2019re seeing absolutely freezing temperatures in Kentucky right now, and it\u2019s unnerving that as a country we would turn a blind eye to our neighbors in need,\u201d said McGarvey. \u201cWe\u2019re talking about families with children, survivors of domestic violence, and our nation\u2019s veterans getting turned away from a place to sleep at night and escape the cold because of this administration\u2019s callous decision to make more Americans homeless.\u201d\n\nMcGarvey explained that HUD\u2019s proposed plan would create major funding gaps for the district\u2019s federally funded housing supports, which are already facing significant setbacks from budget cuts and a shortage of affordable housing.\n\nToday\u2019s letter follows previous outreach to HUD in November when McGarvey and his colleagues called on the agency to work with Congress to appropriate the resources Americans need this winter.\n\nRead today\u2019s letter here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mcgarvey-writes-to-epa-urging-continued-oversight-into-louisville-public-health-and-safety-after-ups-flight-crash", "Congressman McGarvey Writes to EPA Urging Continued Oversight into Louisville Public Health and Safety After UPS Flight Crash", "2025-12-01", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 1, 2025) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin urging continued oversight of the crash site with regard to the public health and safety of Louisvillians.\n\nOn November 4, UPS Airlines Flight 2976 crashed during departure from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. The plane crash tragically killed fourteen people, including three crew members, and over a dozen were injured.\n\n\u201cOur community is heartbroken by the immediate loss of life, and we mourn for and with our friends and neighbors,\u201d the Congressman wrote. \u201cWe are also concerned with the long-term public health implications of this accident.\u201d\n\nFlight 2976 was carrying approximately 220,000 pounds of jet fuel when it caught fire. The airplane wreckage was spread over a wide area and significantly fragmented and burned. While there were no hazardous materials directly on board the flight, several businesses that store hazardous materials on-site were affected.\n\n\u201cI am thankful for the EPA\u2019s quick response to coordinate with local agencies\u2019 cleanup efforts,\u201d McGarvey continued. \u201cSince the incident occurred on November 4th, crews have recovered close to 95 percent of the oil from the crash, or around 880,000 gallons of oil-water mix, and contained oil coverage within the impacted waterway. Thanks to the coordinated efforts between federal, state, and local agencies, Louisville\u2019s public drinking water has been and remains safe for consumption in the wake of the crash.\u201d\n\nMcGarvey requested EPA continue to play an active role, alongside the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection, in overseeing the site and keeping the Congressional office informed about any updates regarding public health and safety.\n\nRead the full letter here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/community-endorsements-for-bill-in-congress-to-fund-ohio-river-restoration", "McGarvey Announces Community Endorsements for Bill to Fund Ohio River Restoration", "2025-11-20", "2025", "2025-11", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 20, 2025) \u2013 Environmental and conversation groups endorse the Ohio River Restoration Program Act, led by Congressman Morgan McGarvey and a bipartisan group of Representatives throughout the Ohio River Basin, to fund the restoration of the Ohio River.\n\nOhio River Basin Alliance\n\nChairperson Dr. Chris Lorentz: \"We are thrilled with the introduction of this legislation. Over 30 million people depend on the waters of the Ohio River Basin for their drinking water, health, jobs, and quality of life. This region deserves focused federal investments to restore and protect its waters, and to support the public health, economic, and ecological benefits that this bill provides.\n\n\u201cAs much as this legislation is an ecological restoration initiative, it will spur economic development, safeguard public health, and enhance the quality of life of the millions living in the Basin.\n\n\u201cWe are grateful to Representatives Erin Houchin and Morgan McGarvey for their bipartisan leadership as co-chairs of the Ohio River Basin Caucus and their efforts to protect these critical habitats and waterways.\u201d\n\nNational Wildlife Federation\n\nPresident and CEO Collin O\u2019Mara: \"More than 25 million Americans and thousands of wildlife species depend upon the Ohio River Basin. This legislation represents a critical national commitment to conserve the Ohio and ensure current and future generations will benefit from cleaner water, healthier habitat, and stronger communities.\u201d\n\nHealthy Waters Coalition\n\nDirector Jordan Lubetkin: \"This bill can be a game-changer for the 30 million people who depend on the waters of the Ohio River region for their drinking water, health, jobs, and quality of life. Serious threats to local waters, such as toxic pollution, sewage contamination, and flooding, need to be addressed now, before the problems get worse and more expensive to solve. This bill, when passed, will benefit people and wildlife alike.\"\n\nOhio River Way\n\nExecutive Director Forest Clevenger: \u201cExperiencing the Ohio River\u2019s majesty and scale\u2014whether as a boater, paddler, angler, or cyclist\u2014is awe-inspiring. These investments will safeguard our drinking water and natural beauty for generations to come, while growing recreation-based economies that can sustain rural river communities today.\u201d\n\nAmerican Rivers Action Fund\n\nExecutive Director Heather Taylor-Miesle: \u201cAmerican Rivers Action Fund is proud to support the Ohio River Restoration Program Act, which will safeguard the drinking water source for more than 25 million Americans across 15 states. The Ohio River Basin is the backbone of regional commerce, industry, and agriculture, and maintaining its health is critical to strengthening local economies and securing future growth. For years, we have partnered with communities to improve water quality, reduce flooding risks, and modernize infrastructure\u2014investments that pay dividends through job creation.\n\n\u201cThis legislation reflects a smart, basin-wide strategy to protect an essential resource while ensuring taxpayers get the best return on investment. We thank Representatives Houchin and McGarvey for advancing a plan that prioritizes water security, and prosperity for the region.\u201d\n\nThe legislation is endorsed by the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, Beaver Creek Hydrology (BCH), Clark-Floyd Counties Convention & Tourism Bureau in Indiana, Congressional Sportsmen\u2019s Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, EnviroKinecs, Inc., Friends of Bell Smith Springs, Friends of the Riverfront, Friends of the White River, Greenbrier River Watershed Association, Hoosier Environmental Council, Hoosier Heartland Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc., Indiana Parks Alliance, Indiana Wildlife Federation , Kentucky Conservation Committee, Kentucky Ecological Restoration Association (KERA), Kentucky Resources Council, Kentucky Riverkeeper, Kentucky Waterways Alliance, Lewis and Clark Trust, Inc., Lower Wabash Partnership, Miami Conservancy District, Mill Creek Alliance, Mon Water Project, Mountain Watershed Association, Muncie Indiana Sanitary District\u2019s Bureau of Water Quality, Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District , National Audubon Society, National Wildlife Federation, Ohio Conservation Federation, Ohio Environmental Council, Ohio River Basin Alliance, Ohio River Foundation, Ohio River Way, Ohio Water Partnership, Ohio Wetlands Association, PennFuture, Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Pristine River Initiatives, River Fields, SWCA Environmental Consultants, Tennessee Wildlife Federation, The Nature Conservancy, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Thomas More University Biology Field Station, Three Rivers Waterkeeper, UpstreamPgh, Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission, Watersheds of South Pittsburgh, West Virginia Rivers Coalition, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, and Wilderness Louisville.\n\nRead the Ohio River Restoration Program Act here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/bipartisan-members-of-congress-launch-federal-push-to-fund-ohio-river-restoration", "Bipartisan Members of Congress Launch Federal Push to Fund Ohio River Restoration", "2025-11-18", "2025", "2025-11", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "The Ohio River Basin, spanning 55 congressional districts across 15 states, is the nation\u2019s largest body of water to receive no dedicated federal funding\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. (November 18, 2025) \u2013 Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) led introduction of the Ohio River Restoration Program Act with Reps. Erin Houchin (IN-09), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Mike Rulli (OH-06), and Mark Messmer (IN-08) to fund the economic and environmental restoration of the Ohio River.\n\nThe bipartisan coalition of Members represents districts throughout the Ohio River Basin, which spans 55 congressional districts across 15 states. The Ohio serves as a source of drinking water for more than 25 million Americans, and its ecosystem is vital to local economies and industries, generating more than 500,000 jobs and $21 billion in wages.\n\nNationwide, more than a third of the United States\u2019 waterborne commerce travels through the Ohio River \u2013 $43 billion in commodities annually \u2013 yet the Ohio River is still the nation\u2019s largest body of water without any dedicated federal funding. The bill would dedicate up to $350 million in federal investments to the large-scale restoration of the Ohio River Basin, using initiatives similar to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which resulted in more than $3 in return on every federal dollar invested in the program.\n\n\u201cThe Ohio River is an economic engine that powers industries and supports billions in nationwide commerce, but at home in the River City, it\u2019s our lifeblood \u2013 it\u2019s the water we drink, it\u2019s the way we make a living, it\u2019s a place to keep traditions alive and find community with our neighbors,\u201d said Congressman McGarvey. \u201cAnd yet, our local communities who rely on it most and have helped sustain this vital resource for years still haven't gotten a dime in dedicated federal funding to properly protect and restore this critical resource right in our backyard. The Ohio River has been overlooked for far too long, and it\u2019s time for it to get the attention and investment it deserves.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Ohio River is critical to our way of life in Southern Indiana,\u201d said Rep. Houchin. \u201cIt strengthens our economy, supports our farmers and manufacturers, and provides drinking water for millions of families. Communities along the Ohio have invested in protecting this resource for generations, and it is time for the federal government to become a real partner in those efforts. I am proud to coauthor this bipartisan bill that will help restore the river, protect public health, and strengthen the economic future of the entire region.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Ohio River is a lifeline for so many communities in Pennsylvania\u2019s 17th Congressional District,\u201d said Congressman Deluzio. \u201cFrom drinking water, to commerce and recreation, and more\u2014our prosperity relies on a clean and healthy Ohio River. There\u2019s a lot of good work happening to help improve the resilience and livability of our river\u2014but not a lot of funding to get things done. I\u2019m proud to join my colleagues in introducing the Ohio River Restoration Program Act to dedicate resources to help protect and restore the Ohio River for generations to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cMy district is home to both the Lake Erie and Ohio River watersheds. We know how vital clean water is for our communities, our economy, and our health,\u201d said Rep. Sykes. \u201cI\u2019m proud to co-lead the Ohio River Restoration Program Act, which will provide resources to restore water infrastructure while protecting the environment. This legislation ensures the Ohio River remains a thriving resource for generations to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am proud to co-lead this vital legislation and thank Rep. McGarvey for introducing it,\u201d said Rep. Rulli. \u201cFor generations, the Ohio River has served as the backbone of Ohio\u2019s 6th Congressional District and an economic lifeline for our nation, playing a crucial role in settling America and building us into an economic powerhouse. This restoration program is a smart investment that will restore abundant fish and wildlife while keeping the river clean and healthy for future generations.\u201d\n\n\"The Ohio River Basin is essential to not only the health of thousands of Hoosier residents, but to the vitality of southern Indiana's agricultural and industrial communities,\u201d said Rep. Messmer. \u201cThe conservation network in Indiana's 8th Congressional District has worked tirelessly to preserve access to recreation within the basin and reinforce existing ecosystems. I am proud to bolster their investments in one of America's most impactful watersheds by supporting the Ohio River Basin Restoration Program Act.\"\n\nThe Ohio River Restoration Program Act would create a federal office within the Environmental Protection Agency to guide a restoration plan in coordination with states, local governments, interstate compact agencies, tribal nations, and non-governmental organizations that includes:\n\nhabitat restoration, farm conservation, and invasive species control and management;\n\npollution prevention and clean water protection;\n\nrobust monitoring, data collection, and evaluation;\n\nlocal workforce development and training for jobs in water protection and restoration;\n\ninput from the local public to hold elected officials accountable and ensure that residents have a seat at the table in restoration decisions;\n\nguaranteed clean, safe, and affordable water for local homeowners regardless of economic status; and\n\ninvestments in local communities at particular risk of extreme storms, flooding, and pollution.\n\nThe Ohio River Restoration Program Act is endorsed by the National Wildlife Federation, Ohio River Basin Alliance, American Rivers Action Fund, Ducks Unlimited, The Nature Conservancy, American Sportfishing Association, Audubon, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, Appalachian Citizens' Law Center (ACLC), Indiana Wildlife Federation , Friends of the Riverfront, Kentucky Riverkeeper, Kentucky Waterways Alliance, Ohio River Way, Thomas More University Biology Field Station, Wilderness Louisville, West Virginia Rivers Coalition, Pristine River Initiatives, Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District , Greenbrier River Watershed Association, Three Rivers Waterkeeper, PennFuture, Friends of Bell Smith Springs, River Fields, EnviroKinecs, Inc., Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Hoosier Environmental Council, Allegheny CleanWays, Kentucky Resources Council, Ohio River Foundation, SWCA Environmental Consultants, Appalachian Voices, Pennsylvania Environmental Council, UpstreamPgh, Ohio Environmental Council, Lower Wabash Partnership, Friends of the White River, Lewis and Clark Trust, Inc., Muncie Indiana Sanitary District\u2019s Bureau of Water Quality, Clark-Floyd Counties Convention & Tourism Bureau in Indiana, Ohio Conservation Federation, Ohio Water Partnership, Beaver Creek Hydrology (BCH), Kentucky Ecological Restoration Association (KERA), Mill Creek Alliance, Watersheds of South Pittsburgh, Kentucky Conservation Committee, Indiana Parks Alliance, Tennessee Wildlife Federation, and the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium.\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-why-im-voting-no-on-the-cr", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey: Why I\u2019m Voting No on the CR", "2025-11-12", "2025", "2025-11", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 12, 2025) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement on Republicans\u2019 refusal to include federal funding for health care tax credits in their bill to fund the government:\n\n\u201cRepublicans in Congress chose to keep the government shut down for a record-breaking 43 days rather than work out a deal with Democrats to fix our broken healthcare system.\n\n\u201cAmericans are already getting crushed by costs everywhere going up, but health insurance premiums going up thousands more next year will price a ton of Kentucky families out of their health insurance. The cost of inaction here \u2013 in a country where having health care coverage is a matter of life or death \u2013 will be catastrophic.\n\n\u201cA pinky promise to consider fixing a crisis this big at a later date is an unacceptable option. For a family in Louisville who\u2019s about to spend more on their health insurance each month than they do on their mortgage, waiting is an option they can\u2019t afford.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m voting no because I refuse to pretend Congress is powerless to fix this crisis.\n\n\u201cNow is not the time to cave. It\u2019s the time to do your job and fix the problems you were sent to Washington to solve.\u201d\n\nBACKGROUND INFORMATION\n\nLocal Impact: Failure to address lapsing ACA tax credits in this bill will have the following impact in KY-03:\n\nThe unsubsidized cost of insurance is increasing by up to 37% for Kentuckians \u2014 a 10 times bigger increase than in recent years. (Source)\n\nHigher costs and less federal funding means Kentuckians will be left to pay the difference.\n\nFor example, a 60-year-old couple in Kentucky with no children making $85,000, who paid $600 a month in 2025 for health insurance, will pay $2700 a month in 2026 for the same Kynect plan. (Source)\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcgarvey-introduces_bipartisan-legislation-with-reps-beyer-and-ciscomani-to--to-improve-disability-claims-process-for-veterans", "McGarvey Introduces  Bipartisan Legislation with Reps. Beyer & Ciscomani to  to Improve Disability Claims Process for Veterans", "2025-11-11", "2025", "2025-11", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "November 11, 2025 (Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Reps. Morgan McGarvey (D-KY), Don Beyer (D-VA), and Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) introduced the Veterans Transition Support Act to improve the disability claims process for veterans. The bill would expand the Solid Start program to help transitioning service members file claims pre-separation and minimize interruptions in medical care and benefits.\n\nDue to time constraints in a service member\u2019s transition to civilian life, inconsistent education about filing disability claims, and difficulties accessing the necessary health records, veterans often face difficulties when filing for benefits and lengthy waits before receiving benefits. The Veterans Transition Support Act would amend the Department of Veterans Affairs\u2019 (VA) Solid Start program by requiring that a VA representative contact transitioning service members 120-210 days prior to separation to coincide with their eligibility to file a VA disability claim through the Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) program. Filing a claim through the BDD program would ensure service members still have access to their medical and personnel records and enable the VA to rapidly deliver a decision. This bill aims to provide veterans with a more seamless transition and less of a coverage gap between exiting the service and receiving benefits.\n\nThe legislation is endorsed by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), American Legion, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and Common Defense.\n\n\u201cOur nation\u2019s veterans face lots of challenges during the transition back to civilian life, but our commitment to them shouldn\u2019t end when their service does,\u201d said Rep. McGarvey. \u201cThat\u2019s why we\u2019ve got to invest more in successful programs like Solid Start, which eases the transition from DoD to the VA, and keep building up the arsenal of resources our vets need to be set up for success in civilian life.\u201d\n\n\u201cThose who served deserve a disability claims process that is simple, efficient, and honors their service. But our veterans too often encounter barriers filing post-discharge VA disability claims and lengthy waits before receiving benefits,\u201d said Rep. Beyer. \u201cBy expanding the Solid Start program, our legislation would encourage more service members to take part in the Benefits Delivery at Discharge program and file their disability claims early. This would streamline their claims process and minimize the gap between their discharge and when they begin to receive benefits. With this bill, we hope to ensure veterans receive the services and benefits they\u2019ve earned without unnecessary gaps in care and support.\u201d\n\n\u201cOur service members selflessly dedicate themselves to our nation \u2013 but unfortunately, I often hear of the challenges associated with transitioning out of the military,\u201d said Rep. Ciscomani. \"I am proud to co-lead this bipartisan, bicameral bill to streamline the medical and disability claim process to ensure our veterans have access to the care and support their service earned. By requiring proactive outreach prior to separation from the service, it is my hope that this legislation will help make the process not only smoother but also ensure veterans do not slip through the cracks and miss opportunities to apply for benefits that they have earned.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe VFW supports the Veterans Transition Support Act to enhance the VA Solid Start Program by adding an outreach call to service members before separation from the military. As longtime advocates for improved transition support, the VFW believes this is a practical and meaningful step to better inform veterans of the benefits and services they have earned,\u201d said Associate Director of VFW\u2019s National Legislative Service Joy Craig. \u201cThe timing of the call would coincide with when service members are eligible to file expedited disability claims through the VA Benefits Delivery at Discharge program, ensuring access to benefits at the earliest possible moment. The VFW thanks Representative Beyer for introducing this important legislation and prioritizing a smooth transition for service members from the Department of Defense to the Department of Veterans Affairs.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe transition from military service to civilian life can be difficult for veterans who must overcome obstacles that hinder their ability to gain and sustain meaningful employment,\u201d said DAV\u2019s National Legislative Director Joy Ilem. \u201cDAV is proud to support the Veterans Transition Act of 2025, which aims to improve this transition by mandating early, proactive outreach through the Solid Start program \u2014as early as 210 days before separation. We applaud Representatives Beyer, Ciscomani, and McGarvey for their leadership on this vital issue that will ensure every service member gets the help they have earned.\u201d\n\n\u201cToo many veterans fall through the cracks because the disability claims process is stacked against them from day one,\u201d said Common Defense\u2019s Deputy Director for Government Relations John Kamin. \u201cCommon Defense is proud to support Congressman Beyer's Veterans Transition Support Act, which takes a smart, commonsense approach to make sure servicemembers get critical guidance before they separate\u2014when they still have access to their records and can actually act on it. By strengthening the VA\u2019s Solid Start program, this legislation will help veterans get the care and benefits they\u2019ve earned without needless delays and red tape.\u201d\n\nFull text of the Veterans Transition Support Act is available here, with a one-pager available here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-statement-on-plane-crash-in-louisville", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Statement on Plane Crash in Louisville", "2025-11-04", "2025", "2025-11", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 4, 2025) \u2013 Congressman Morgan McGarvey issued the following statement after horrific reports that a UPS flight crashed during takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday evening.\n\n\u201cTonight, our community was rocked by a devastating plane crash at the Louisville airport.\n\n\u201cMy heart breaks for the pilots, crew, and their families, and I\u2019m praying for everyone impacted. I\u2019m grateful for the bravery of our first responders as they continue their work throughout the night tonight to respond quickly and heroically to this horrific incident.\n\n\u201cWe still do not have complete details on how this tragedy occurred, but I\u2019ve spoken with the Chair of National Transportation Safety Board and will continue to stay in contact with state, local, and federal authorities to get answers and do what we can to help all those affected.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/gov-beshear-rep-mcgarvey-urge-congress-to-extend-tax-credits-to-protect-affordable-health-coverage-for-kentuckians", "Gov. Beshear, Rep. McGarvey Urge Congress To Extend Tax Credits To Protect Affordable Health Coverage for Kentuckians", "2025-10-28", "2025", "2025-10", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Without extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits, Kentuckians will pay thousands of dollars more in annual premiums\n\nWashington, D.C. (Oct. 28, 2025) \u2013 This morning, Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Congressman Morgan McGarvey joined together to warn of rising health insurance costs as Kentuckians face steep premium increases due to Congress\u2019s lack of action to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits. Nearly 100,000 Kentuckians with insurance plans through Kentucky\u2019s marketplace, kynect, will see up to 37% higher costs when open enrollment begins this Saturday, Nov. 1. This is a 10 times bigger premium increase than in recent years.\n\n\u201cThe tax credits that make the Affordable Care Act affordable for so many of our neighbors are going to expire at the end of this year,\u201d said Congressman McGarvey. \u201cSo, unless Congress acts, health insurance rates are going to skyrocket for every single Kentuckian. Congress must act \u2013 because we can. We can make sure people can afford their health care. And we know that when we do this, everyone will be better off.\u201d\n\n\u201cExtending these tax credits is one of the simplest and most effective ways that can provide stability for the American people and, frankly, there is no excuse for action not to be taken,\u201d said Gov. Beshear. \u201cThings like affordable health care and support for food, these are nonpartisan issues our families need and deserve. It\u2019s time that folks in D.C. stop playing games and put our American families first.\u201d\n\nThe Governor and Congressman were joined by Ann Pipes, a Louisville resident who shared that, if Congress doesn\u2019t take action by Nov. 1, her current premium will rise by more than $900 per month.\n\n\u201cThanks to the ACA tax credit, our current monthly premium is $350. Without that tax credit, our current monthly premium is $1,275. We do not currently have an extra $900 a month in our budget,\u201d said Pipes. \u201cIt\u2019s going to be the first time in my adult life, if this does not get solved, that I\u2019ll be without insurance. It\u2019s really stressful. I\u2019m losing sleep over it. I think all day about what we\u2019re going to do if we lose health insurance.\u201d\n\nKentucky\u2019s marketplace, kynect, covers small-business owners, older Americans not yet eligible for Medicare and rural Kentuckians who make more than Medicaid recipients but don\u2019t have workplace-sponsored health insurance.\n\nFor a typical family of four making $130,000 in Kentucky, the cost of annual premiums alone would increase by more than $12,000, while a 60-year-old couple making $85,000 would pay nearly $24,000 more annually.\n\nGov. Beshear and Rep. McGarvey have called on President Donald Trump and the Republican majority in Congress to immediately extend ACA tax credits to mitigate drastic price hikes that would push affordable health care further out of reach for even more families in Kentucky, after Trump signed a bill into law just months ago that could kick more than 200,000 Kentuckians off Medicaid.\n\nSee the full press conference here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcgarvey-calls-out-trump-admin-for-withholding-snap-urges-use-of-contingency-funds", "McGarvey Calls out Trump Admin for Withholding SNAP, Urges Use of Contingency Funds", "2025-10-25", "2025", "2025-10", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey joined House Democratic lawmakers in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to urge the agency to use contingency reserve dollars to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown.\n\nWith no resolution to a bipartisan path forward to reopen the government, SNAP funding is set to lapse on November 1st, putting 42 million children and families at risk of experiencing hunger.\n\nThere is enough in the SNAP contingency reserve to cover nearly two-thirds of the amount needed for a full month of benefits. As such, the Members also advocate for the agency to use statutory transfer authority or any other legal means to supplement shortfalls the contingency reserve cannot cover.\n\n\u201cNow more than ever, millions of families across the country depend upon the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to make ends meet. For far too many veterans, seniors, and children, SNAP benefits are the difference between having food or not,\u201d wrote McGarvey and his Democratic colleagues. \u201cNow, due to the government shutdown, they are facing crippling levels of uncertainty about whether they will be able to afford food next month. A potential lapse in benefits would be felt by Americans of all ages and affect every corner and congressional district in the country.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe urge USDA to use these funds for November SNAP benefits and issue clear guidance to states on how to navigate benefit issuance. Additionally, while the contingency reserve will not cover November benefits in full, we urge USDA to use its statutory transfer authority or any other legal authority at its disposal to supplement these dollars and fully fund November benefits. There are clear steps the administration can and must take immediately to ensure that millions of families across the country can put food on their table in November. Choosing not to ensure SNAP benefits reach those in need this November would be a gross dereliction of your responsibilities to the American people.\u201d\n\nWhen Republicans passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, they voted to eliminate $187 billion from the SNAP program and imposes undue barriers to farmers in the Ag industry. The reluctance of this Administration to step in and fund the program builds upon previous efforts at weakening SNAP and other federal nutrition assistance programs.\n\nFull text of the letter is available here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcgarvey-demands-answers-on-billion-dollar-bailout-for-argentina", "McGarvey Demands Answers on Billion Dollar Bailout for Argentina", "2025-10-21", "2025", "2025-10", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This week, Congressman Morgan McGarvey joined a group of Democratic lawmakers to call on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to provide immediate answers regarding the Trump administration\u2019s $20 billion bailout of Argentina.\n\nThe members expressed concerns that the bailout is an inappropriate use of U.S. taxpayer funds to influence Argentina\u2019s upcoming election in favor of President Trump\u2019s political ally, Argentine President Javier Milei. They also highlighted the bailout\u2019s detrimental impact on American farmers, particularly soybean producers, and a potential conflict of interest involving a close associate of the Trump administration who stands to financially benefit from the arrangement. Adding to the outrage, President Trump suggested yesterday that the U.S. government would purchase beef from Argentina, a direct betrayal of American ranchers.\n\n\u201cPresident Trump has explicitly conditioned the bailout on the electoral success in this month\u2019s elections of President Milei\u2019s party,\u201d the members wrote. \u201cThe U.S. Treasury\u2019s authorities to address international financial crises, which are meant for situations that present a genuine U.S. national interest, should not be used to influence elections abroad. In this regard, President Trump has not only conditioned the loan on President Milei\u2019s electoral prospects, but he has also noted that the United States will not benefit from the bailout.\u201d\n\nThe members continued, \u201cDue to the Trump administration\u2019s failed trade policy, China purchased almost no American soybeans from May to August of this year. As American farmers struggle, Brazil has set records in its soybean exports to China and Argentina is following suit after capitalizing on the Trump administration\u2019s promise of a bailout. American farmers need relief. American farmers need restored market access.\u201d\n\nFull text of the letter is available here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcgarvey-joins-36-house-dems-in-urging-trump-to-end-tariff-fueled-economic-assault-on-soybean-farmers", "McGarvey Joins 36 House Dems in Urging Trump to End Tariff-Fueled Economic Assault on Soybean Farmers", "2025-10-16", "2025", "2025-10", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. (October 16th, 2025) \u2014 Congressman Morgan McGarvey joined 36 House Democrats in a letter to President Donald Trump highlighting the significant negative economic impact of his tariffs on soybean farmers and urging the president to immediately terminate the harmful tariffs.\n\n\u201cSoybeans are the backbone of American agriculture, contributing over $31 billion to the U.S. economy during the 2023-2024 crop year. In 2024, China purchased more than half of all U.S. soybean exports, amounting to $12.6 billion,\u201d the lawmakers wrote. \u201cHowever, in response to the tariffs you imposed earlier this year, China levied retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports and has halted all U.S. soybean purchases since May. As a result, American farmers are at risk of becoming collateral damage in your trade war.\u201d\n\nChina, the United States\u2019 largest soybean trading partner, has not purchased soybeans since May due to President Trump\u2019s tariffs. China has instead chosen to buy soybeans from Brazil and Argentina. At the same time, President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently announced that the Administration would provide $20 billion in taxpayer money to bail out Argentina, which further endangers the U.S. soybean industry by providing financial support to a leading American competitor.\n\nA copy of the letter can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-statement-on-looming-republican-government-shutdown", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Statement on Looming Republican Government Shutdown", "2025-09-30", "2025", "2025-09", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 30, 2025) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement as Congress approaches tonight\u2019s midnight deadline to extend government funding:\n\n\u201cRepublicans control the White House, the House, and the Senate, and they\u2019re making it clear they would rather shut the entire government down than pass a budget that actually gives families a fair shake.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m here in Washington to pass a budget that addresses rising costs like health insurance, but House Republicans are nowhere to be found. They need to get back to Washington to work with us on lowering costs and opening the government back up.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-statement-on-resolution-condemning-charlie-kirk-assasination", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Statement on Resolution Condemning Charlie Kirk Assasination", "2025-09-19", "2025", "2025-09", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 19, 2025) \u2013 Today, following his vote on a resolution condemning the assasination of Charlie Kirk, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement:\n\n\u201cI don\u2019t have to agree with someone - or approve of their hateful rhetoric - to unequivocally condemn political violence. In a moment where the Trump administration seems to be doing all they can to tear us apart, I want to do everything I can to bring this country together.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-slams-passage-of-republican-budget-slap-in-the-face-to-kentucky-and-all-of-rural-america", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Slams Passage of Republican Budget: \u201cSlap in the Face to Kentucky and All of Rural America\"", "2025-07-03", "2025", "2025-07", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey, a member of the House Budget Committee, condemned passage of the Republican budget. Congressman McGarvey voted against the budget after debating the bill at 4:00am on the House floor. Click here to download video of his debate remarks.\n\n\u201cThis Republican budget is a slap in the face to Kentucky and all of rural America. It will kick millions of Americans off their health insurance, take food away from Kentucky families, kids, and seniors, and add trillions to the national debt. All so that Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos pay even less in taxes. It is cruel and indefensible.\n\n\u201cI don't want to hear any Republican who voted for this say they care about rural America or our national debt ever again.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:40:33Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mcgarvey-sends-letter-to-epa-administrator-about-concerning-spike-in-forever-chemicals-detected-in-the-ohio-river", "Congressman McGarvey Sends Letter to EPA Administrator About Concerning Spike in Forever Chemicals Detected in the Ohio River", "2025-06-26", "2025", "2025-06", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin raising the alarm about a sharp spike in forever chemicals detected in the Ohio River, which is downstream of notorious polluters like the Chemours Washington Works Plant.\n\nData from Louisville Water shows that in November 2024, detected levels of the PFAS chemical GenX spiked dramatically, jumping from under 5 parts per trillion (ppt) to over 50 ppt. Studies have revealed that GenX consumption can have adverse effects on the liver, kidneys, immune system, offspring development, and an association with cancer.\n\n\"Water safety impacts all Louisvillians, which is why I am deeply concerned by the significant spike in the detection of the forever chemical GenX in the Ohio River last November,\u201d said Congressman McGarvey. \u201cFor weeks, my office has been in touch with relevant stakeholders who share my concerns which is why today, I am urging EPA Administrator Zeldin to consider the troubling health impacts that communities across the country will face in the event that Trump's EPA takes the side of polluters.\"\n\nCLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD LETTER\n\nCLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD GRAPH\n\nFull text:\n\nDear Administrator Zeldin,\n\nIn light of your announced intention to revisit maximum contaminant levels for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and related chemicals, I am writing to express a significant concern for my district, Louisville, Kentucky, and the numerous communities that rely on the Ohio River for their drinking water. I urge you to carefully consider the concerning health impacts that these communities and others across the country will face if per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances continue to pollute our nation\u2019s waters.\n\nFurther, if your review of the regulatory determinations made under the Safe Drinking Water Act does lead to reduced protections for Kentuckians with PFAS in their drinking water, I ask that you please provide your plan to prevent the continued release of PFAS pollutants into their waterways in the first place and how to hold polluters accountable for alarming spikes like the one seen in November 2024. The chart indicating this spike is included below.\n\nWhile Louisville Water remains confident in its ability to treat the water from the Ohio River, the responsibility of preventing PFAS from entering the waterways ultimately lies with the polluters themselves. Data from Louisville Water, which provides drinking water to roughly one million customers in Jefferson, Shelby, Spencer, Bullitt, Hardin, and Nelson counties in Kentucky, shows that in November 2024, detected levels of the PFAS chemical GenX spiked dramatically, jumping from under 5 parts per trillion (ppt) to over 50 ppt.\n\nChemours, a spin-off of DuPont Chemicals, developed hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA, or GenX) as a replacement for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in various industrial and consumer applications. GenX was designed to address concerns stemming from litigation related to PFOA\u2019s toxicity. It is used in high-performance polymers for manufacturing cabling, cookware, non-stick coatings, laptops, cell phones, and other similar applications. GenX chemicals have been found in surface water, groundwater, drinking water, rainwater, and air emissions. Studies have revealed that GenX consumption can have adverse effects on the liver, kidneys, immune system, offspring development, and an association with cancer.\n\nIn 2024, EPA established the first-ever national drinking water standards to protect Americans from exposure to a wide range of PFAS, including GenX. Per your May announcement, EPA now intends to rescind regulations for GenX and some other PFAS chemicals while conducting a review of the legal process in making those regulatory determinations under the Safe Drinking Water Act. As your agency conducts this review of the regulatory process, I urge you to consider the harm that rescinding GenX limits in drinking water will have on my constituents and other communities along the Ohio River downstream of notorious polluters like the Chemours Washington Works Plant.\n\nI appreciate your attention to this matter.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T01:08:28Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-cosponsors-war-powers-resolution", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Cosponsors War Powers Resolution", "2025-06-26", "2025", "2025-06", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey cosponsored a Congressional War Powers Resolution directing Donald Trump \u201cto remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.\u201d Congressman McGarvey said earlier this week: \u201cOn behalf of all Louisvillians, I am fighting to ensure American safety and security and that our top priority is peace and not another endless war.\"\n\nCLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PDF\n\nFull text:\n\nDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.\n\nResolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),\n\nThat, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)), Congress directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran, other than those elements of the Armed Forces that may be necessary to defend the United States or an ally or partner of the United States from imminent attack provided that the President complies fully with the requirements of section 5(b) the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(b)) with respect to any such use of the Armed Forces, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization for use of military force against Iran.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T01:08:28Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mcgarvey-introduces-legislation-to-cap-drug-prices-for-over-270000-kentucky-seniors-people-with-disabilities", "Congressman McGarvey Introduces Legislation to Cap Drug Prices for Over 270,000 Kentucky Seniors, People With Disabilities", "2025-06-25", "2025", "2025-06", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) introduced the Cutting Copays Act, which would cut the cost of generic prescription drugs to $0 for over 270,000 Kentucky seniors and people with disabilities.\n\n\u201cThe cost of prescription drugs is out of control and far too often, Americans have to choose between paying for the medication they need and putting food on the table,\u201d said Congressman Morgan McGarvey. \u201cMy bipartisan bill cuts the cost of these life-saving drugs for 14 million Americans, including over 270,000 Kentucky seniors and people with disabilities.\u201d\n\n\u201cRecord inflation has driven up the cost of everyday essentials, hitting those on fixed incomes the hardest,\u201d said Congressman Gus Bilirakis. \u201cResearch shows that we can improve health outcomes for our most vulnerable seniors by eliminating barriers to disease management and medication adherence. Removing cost-sharing for generic medications in Medicare Part D\u2019s Low Income Subsidy Program is a commonsense step. It encourages the use of lower-cost, equally effective alternatives to expensive brand-name drugs\u2014ultimately lowering overall healthcare costs. No senior should ever have to choose between buying groceries and affording their prescriptions. Eliminating these copayments will help ease that burden and ensure better access to essential care.\u201d\n\nThe bipartisan Cutting Copays Act would eliminate all copays on generic drugs for seniors and people with disabilities on the Medicare Part D\u2019s Low Income Subsidy (LIS) program, also known as Extra Help. Over 14 million Americans rely on the LIS program, including over 270,000 Kentuckians.\n\nIn addition to reducing costs for seniors, the bill incentivizes generic use instead of more expensive brand-name drugs.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T01:08:28Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mcgarvey-slams-donald-trumps-plan-to-cut-11-billion-from-public-broadcasting-which-provides-emergency-weather-alerts-in-kentucky", "Congressman McGarvey Slams Donald Trump\u2019s Plan to Cut $1.1 Billion From Public Broadcasting, Which Provides Emergency Weather Alerts in Kentucky", "2025-06-04", "2025", "2025-06", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "oday, Congressman Morgan McGarvey responded to the news that Donald Trump plans to cut $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which provides funding to NPR and PBS. Public broadcastingprovides many services for Kentuckians, including emergency weather alerts that have saved lives during the recent deadly storms.\n\n\u201cKentuckians rely on public broadcasting for disaster and extreme weather alerts, especially in rural parts of the Commonwealth. Donald Trump's plan to cut these services by $1.1 billion makes us all less safe.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T01:08:28Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mcgarveys-entrepreneurs-with-disabilities-reporting-act-passes-unanimously-in-the-house-of-representatives", "Congressman McGarvey\u2019s Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act Passes Unanimously in the House of Representatives", "2025-06-03", "2025", "2025-06", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey\u2019s Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025 passed unanimously in the House of Representatives. Congressman McGarvey, who serves as Vice Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, introduced the legislation in February alongside Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) to improve government services for entrepreneurs with disabilities.\n\nThere are 44 million people with disabilities in the United States. In Kentucky, approximately 18 percent of people have a disability. Yet people with disabilities make up just 6 percent of our nation\u2019s small business owners.\n\n\u201cEntrepreneurship is a hallmark of the American Dream \u2013 it is who we are, a land of opportunity for all people. Yet too many Americans still face barriers when starting and running their own businesses, including people with disabilities,\u201d said Congressman Morgan McGarvey. \u201cAs Vice Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, I\u2019m proud to partner with Congressman Stauber to improve services and expand opportunities for entrepreneurs with disabilities so that everyone has a fair shot at starting a small business and finding success.\u201d\n\nThe Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025 would require SBA to conduct a comprehensive study of the resources that are available to entrepreneurs with disabilities, examine their effectiveness, and determine what actions need to be taken to better support these entrepreneurs. By conducting this report, SBA will have the opportunity to revisit the effectiveness of their programs to ensure our government better serves people with disabilities who want to start their own small business.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T01:08:28Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-statement-on-pope-leo-xiv", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Statement on Pope Leo XIV", "2025-05-08", "2025", "2025-05", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement:\n\n\u201cCongratulations Pope Leo XIV, the first Pope from the United States.\n\n\u201cI hope Pope Leo XIV will guide us with moral clarity and unite us in the pursuit of peace, justice, and compassion.\n\n\u201cWe must continue to lift up all of our neighbors, especially those on the margins.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-defends-medicaid-in-congressional-hearing-shares-story-of-10-year-old-louisvillian", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Defends Medicaid in Congressional Hearing, Shares Story of 10-Year-Old Louisvillian", "2025-05-07", "2025", "2025-05", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey delivered passionate remarks in defense of Medicaid during a House Budget Committee hearing, sharing the story of a 10-year-old Louisvillian named June who has Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and receives health insurance and treatment through Medicaid.\n\nAs a member of the House Budget Committee, Congressman McGarvey has been fighting tooth and nail against the Republican budget that will cut Medicaid by up to $880 billion, which would be devastating to Louisville. Over 200,000 Louisvillians rely on Medicaid for health care coverage, including 103,000 children under the age of 19 and 17,000 seniors over 65.\n\nDOWNLOAD VIDEO AND PHOTOS HERE\n\nTRANSCRIPT:\n\n[2:48] They swear they aren\u2019t touching Medicare, so that only leaves Medicaid.\n\nI know, we\u2019ve heard: \u201cWaste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid.\u201d You know what? I agree. Let\u2019s get rid of it. Let\u2019s get rid of all of it. I will help you. Every dollar we get rid of that is waisted or is fraudulent in Medicaid can go to someone who needs it.\n\nSo now that we\u2019ve gotten rid of the waste, fraud, and abuse, where are you going to come up with the other hundreds of billions of dollars in cuts?\n\nThere is only one option. It is taking health care away from people who use Medicaid. People like the 30 million children, the 8 million disabled Americans, the 7 million seniors \u2013 even 10% of our veterans participate in the Medicaid program.\n\n[3:35] It\u2019s going to hurt people like my constituent, June.\n\nJune is a 10-year-old, a 10-year-old with Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, the most serious form of the disease. She\u2019s wheelchair bound. She\u2019s epileptic. She has visual and hearing impairments. She requires 24/7 care.\n\nI met June and her mom, Meg, at a Medicaid town hall in my district just last month. Medicaid provides June with a therapist for PT, for OT, for speech therapy. It allows her to live at home and get care at home from not just trained professionals, but from a mother who loves her and is the only person who can make her smile.\n\nShe\u2019s medically fragile. She had three surgeries last week. Her mother\u2019s worked four jobs, but nobody can afford care like this. She\u2019s covered by Medicaid. Now, it\u2019s on the chopping block.\n\nRepublicans refuse to craft a sensible budget, but state legislators still have to, so if these cuts go through, a state like mine is going to be devastated. It\u2019ll blow a massive hole in Kentucky\u2019s budget, leaving people like June without insurance.\n\nShe\u2019s just a kid. She likes her brothers when they\u2019re silly. She likes her dogs. She likes YouTube and Chappell Roan, just like my daughter does.\n\nShe deserves better than this budget.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-announces-congressional-art-competition-winner", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Announces Congressional Art Competition Winner", "2025-05-06", "2025", "2025-05", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey recognized Gwyneth McMahon of Atherton High School as the winner of the Congressional Art Competition. McMahon\u2019s submission \u2013 Illuminous \u2013 is a composition of colored pencil and acrylic paint that depicts a girl practicing mindfulness as she concentrates on a flame. Illuminous will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for the next year.\n\nDOWNLOAD ILLUMINOUS HERE\n\n\u201cCongratulations to Gwyneth for sharing such a beautiful and deeply contemplative piece of art. Thousands of visitors to the U.S. Capitol will get the privilege of enjoying this piece for the next year as it hangs in the U.S. Capitol, seeing for themselves how creative and inspiring the next generation of Louisvillians are,\u201d said Congressman McGarvey.\n\n\u201cWe are pleased to partner with Congressman McGarvey and offer a substantial tuition scholarship in the amount of $10,000 to this year\u2019s winning artists from our district,\u201d said KyCAD President Moira Scott Payne. \u201cWe feel that this both recognizes the talent and skills of these awardees and is an investment in the artistic talent of Kentucky. The amount attained through the Kentucky College of Art + Design Congressional Art Award Scholarship can be applied to the first year of study at Kentucky College of Art + Design should the winners also meet the requirements for admission to KyCAD.\u201d\n\nEach spring, the U.S. House of Representatives and the Congressional Institute sponsor a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. More than 650,000 high school students have participated since the Artistic Discovery competition began in 1982.\n\nWinners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, DC. The winning works are displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-democrats-litigation-task-force-urges-supreme-court-to-protect-constitution-defend-birthright-citizenship", "House Democrats\u2019 Litigation Task Force Urges Supreme Court to Protect Constitution, Defend Birthright Citizenship", "2025-05-01", "2025", "2025-05", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "This week, Congressman Morgan McGarvey and other House Democrats\u2019 Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force members elevated their fight against the Trump administration\u2019s illegal attacks on the constitutional principle of birthright citizenship to the highest court in the land\u2014filing an amicus brief for the three birthright citizenship cases currently before the United States Supreme Court (Trump v. State of Washington, Trump v. CASA, Inc., and Trump v. State of New Jersey).\n\nThe brief was signed by 183 House Democrats and offers a compelling argument that President Trump\u2019s week one order to strip the guarantee of citizenship provided to children born in America violates the Constitution and over a century of Supreme Court rulings, and laws enacted by Congress. The justices are set to hear oral arguments in the cases on May 15th, following the administration\u2019s request that they lift a nationwide pause currently halting the implementation of this policy.\n\nThe full brief is available HERE.\n\nThe lawmakers first got involved when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit considered the case of Trump v. State of Washington. Their latest endeavor is again being led by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, along with Litigation Task Force Co-Chairs Assistant Leader Joe Neguse and Ranking Member Jamie Raskin; Representatives Bennie Thompson, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee, and Pramila Jayapal, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement; as well as Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Yvette Clarke, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Adriano Espaillat, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Grace Meng, and Congressional Jewish Caucus (CJC) Co-Chairs Jerry Nadler and Brad Schneider.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:20:29Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-cosponsors-legislation-to-promote-public-trust-ban-congressional-stock-trading", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Cosponsors Legislation to Promote Public Trust, Ban Congressional Stock Trading", "2025-04-30", "2025", "2025-04", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvery (KY-03) cosponsored legislation to promote public trust in Congress by banning Members from trading or owning individual stocks.\n\n\u201cPublic trust is essential to our work as elected officials. I am proud to cosponsor the Bipartisan Restoring Faith in Government Act and TRUST in Congress Act to ban Members of Congress from trading or owning individual stocks,\u201d said Congressman McGarvey. \u201cSince my time in the Kentucky state Senate, my wife and I have had an explicit agreement with our financial advisor that we will not direct, approve, or even have knowledge of any stock purchase or sale \u2013 effectively creating a blind trust for our retirement accounts and kids' college funds. But after coming to Washington at a time of historically low trust in Congress, we decided to divest from all individual stocks before the end of my first term in Congress. We no longer own any individual stocks.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:06:22Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-introduces-american-sovereign-wealth-fund-exploration-act-of-2025", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Introduces American Sovereign Wealth Fund Exploration Act of 2025", "2025-04-30", "2025", "2025-04", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) introduced the American Sovereign Wealth Fund Exploration Act of 2025 today, which would create a 25-member commission to study and report on the \u201cfeasibility, considerations, limitations, and implications of creating and operating a sovereign wealth fund of the United States.\u201d To provide independence, the commission would be hosted by the Federal Reserve and be composed of members from the Federal Reserve System, Treasury Department, Securities and Exchange Commission, Commerce Department, U.S. Trade Representative, and academics and experts.\n\nLast year, Congressman McGarvey introduced a similar bill, which was the first legislation ever introduced in Congress explicitly researching the feasibility of an American sovereign wealth fund.\n\n\u201cTo solve today\u2019s problems, we must be bold. An American sovereign wealth fund, with proper congressional authorization and oversight and political independence, could dramatically improve the lives of working families across our country, including helping fund universal child care, an expanded Child Tax Credit, or even universal health care,\u201d said Congressman McGarvey. \u201cIf we are going to do this, we have to do it right \u2013 and we have to do it through Congress. We must ensure a sovereign wealth fund is used to help working families and is not just a slush fund for billionaires.\u201d\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nGeneral\n\nThe American Sovereign Wealth Fund Exploration Act of 2025 is built on the premise that a sovereign wealth fund (SWF) is neither good nor bad, it\u2019s a tool.\n\nThe bill prioritizes objective analysis, political independence, and strong ethics requirements, including requiring the 25-member commission to consult the Santiago Principles \u2013 best practices for open, ethical, and transparent SWFs \u2013 when drafting their report.\n\nThe commission would have two years to develop a report to Congress on their findings and recommendations for legislative action.\n\nTo provide independence, the bill explicitly requires that the commission is housed within the independent Federal Reserve System.\n\nThe McGarvey Commission\n\nThe bill creates a 25-person commission comprising of:\n\n6 representatives from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or a Federal reserve bank.\n\n3 representatives from the Department of the Treasury.\n\n3 representatives from the Securities and Exchange Commission.\n\n2 representatives from the Department of Commerce.\n\n1 representative from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.\n\n10 representatives from academia or experts in the fields of economics, monetary policy, fiscal policy, investment policy, industrial policy, or other aspects involving sovereign wealth funds, appointed by the Chair of the Federal Reserve.\n\nSovereign Wealth Funds in Other Developed Nations\n\nAccording to the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds, over $9 trillion in assets are managed by over 100 SWFs globally, such as:\n\nAustralia's Future Fund\n\nFrance's Bpifrance\n\nIreland Strategic Investment Fund\n\nNew Zealand Superannuation Fund\n\nSingapore's Temasek Holdings\n\nSouth Korea's Korea Investment Corporation\n\nState-Level Funds in the U.S.\n\nAccording to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute, 14 U.S. states have SWFs:\n\nAlabama Trust Fund\n\nAlaska Permanent Fund Corporation\n\nColorado Public School Fund Investment Board\n\nIdaho Endowment Fund Investment Board\n\nLouisiana Education Quality Trust Fund\n\nNative Hawaiian Trust Fund\n\nNew Mexico State Investment Council\n\nNorth Dakota Legacy Fund\n\nOklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust\n\nTexas Permanent School Fund\n\nUniversity of Texas/Texas A&M Investment Management Company\n\nUtah School & Institutional Trust Funds Office\n\nWest Virginia Future Fund\n\nWisconsin Board of Commissioners of Public Lands\n\nWyoming State Loan and Investment Board\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:06:22Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-colleagues-introduce-equality-act-to-strengthen-federal-lgbtq-nondiscrimination-protections", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey, Colleagues Introduce Equality Act to Strengthen Federal LGBTQ+ Nondiscrimination Protections", "2025-04-29", "2025", "2025-04", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey \u2013 a member of the Congressional Equality Caucus \u2013 joined colleagues in introducing the Equality Act, which would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to extend nondiscrimination protections to LGBTQ+ people. This landmark legislation would explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation in employment, education, access to credit, jury service, federal funding housing, and public accommodations. According to Navigator Research, 63% of Americans support adding sexual orientation and gender identity to federal non-discrimination laws.\n\n\u201cOur kids deserve to grow up in a world where everyone is able to live and love openly without fear of discrimination. As a member of the Equality Caucus, I am proud to help introduce this landmark legislation to protect the rights of every American, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity,\u201d said Congressman McGarvey. \u201cAs the Trump administration and House Republicans continue to target LGBTQ+ kids, it\u2019s never been more important that we stand up and fight for all those on the margins.\u201d\n\nThe Equality Act is supported by leading LGBTQ+ rights organizations, including Advocates for Transgender Equality, ACLU, Equality Federation, Family Equality, GLAD, GLSEN, the Human Rights Campaign, NBJC, National Center for Lesbian Rights, National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund, National Women\u2019s Law Center, and PFLAG.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:06:22Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-mcgarvey-womack-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-support-american-whiskey-manufacturers", "Congressmen McGarvey, Womack Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support American Whiskey Manufacturers", "2025-04-25", "2025", "2025-04", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) \u2013 Co-Chair of the Congressional Bourbon Caucus \u2013 and Congressman Steve Womack (AR-03) introduced the Duty Drawback Clarification Act, a bipartisan bill that would level the playing field for American whiskey distillers. The bill would allow American whiskey distillers to participate in the duty drawback program, which refunds duties and fees paid by importers when they export equivalent amounts of the same product. Beer, wine, and other spirit makers in the United States are already eligible for this program.\n\n\u201cBourbon is America\u2019s signature spirit, yet bourbon and other whiskeys are excluded from the duty drawback program \u2014 a benefit enjoyed by nearly every other beer, wine, and spirit. It's time to level the playing field,\u201d said Congressman McGarvey. \u201cI am honored to join Congressman Steve Womack in introducing the Duty Drawback Clarification Act to strengthen and grow the American-made spirit industry, especially bourbon.\"\n\n\u201cPromoting U.S. exports is integral to a successful pro-growth American agenda. Duty drawback is an extremely successful program for domestic beer, wine, and spirit producers, and treating American whiskey producers\u2014including those manufacturing right here in the Third District of Arkansas\u2014the same as other American alcohol producers is simply common sense,\u201d said Congressman Womack. \u201cI\u2019m proud to introduce this bill with Rep. McGarvey and continue working to implement policies that support Arkansas businesses.\u201d\n\nDuty drawback is an export promotion program that supports American jobs by incentivizing exports through a refund of duties paid at the time of import when similar goods are exported. American beer, wine, and spirits producers all currently utilize the program, but American whiskey is not currently eligible for drawback due to the unique way it is listed in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. This bill clarifies that all whiskey products are commercially interchangeable and, therefore, eligible for the drawback program.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:33:40Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-on-passing-of-pope-francis", "Statement on Passing of Pope Francis", "2025-04-21", "2025", "2025-04", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement following the passing of Pope Francis:\n\n\"In life and service, we are judged by how we treat those on the margins \u2014 Pope Francis led with that belief.\n\n\"Today, I join millions in mourning his passing. His legacy calls on each of us to treat all of our neighbors with compassion and lift up our most vulnerable.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:33:40Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/two-years-after-old-national-bank-shooting-congressman-mcgarvey-speaks-on-house-floor-introduces-congressional-resolution-honoring-victims", "Two Years After Old National Bank Shooting, Congressman McGarvey Speaks on House Floor, Introduces Congressional Resolution Honoring Victims", "2025-04-10", "2025", "2025-04", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, two years after the Old National Bank shooting that claimed five lives and injured eight, Congressman Morgan McGarvey spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives and introduced an official Congressional Resolution to honor the victims.\n\nSPEECH TRANSCRIPT:\n\nTwo years ago today, the blast of an AR-15 shattered a beautiful spring morning in Louisville as a lone gunman walked into Old National Bank on Main Street and opened fire.\n\nWe lost Josh Barrick, Deana Eckert, Juliana Farmer, Jim Tutt, and my friend, Tommy Elliott.\n\nFive friends, neighbors, loved ones taken too soon.\n\nAmong the eight wounded was Officer Nick Wilt.\n\nJust ten days out of the academy, he bravely ran toward the gunman and was shot in the head. Miraculously, he survived.\n\nThat same day, just blocks away at JCTC, two people were shot and Chea\u2019von Moore was killed at just 24 years old.\n\nI stand here today as a lifelong Louisvillian, still sad my community joined the long list of cities devastated by mass shootings.\n\nOn behalf of all of our communities, we can \u2013 and must \u2013 do more to stop senseless gun violence.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:33:40Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mcgarvey-barr-reintroduce-white-oak-resilience-act-to-support-bourbon-industry", "Reps. McGarvey, Barr Reintroduce White Oak Resilience Act to Support Bourbon Industry", "2025-04-03", "2025", "2025-04", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congressmen Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Andy Barr (KY-06), Co-chairs of the Congressional Bourbon Caucus, introduced the White Oak Resilience Act today, bipartisan legislation that promotes the long-term health of the American white oak \u2013 a keystone species essential to forest ecosystems and a critical component of Kentucky\u2019s signature bourbon industry.\n\nWithout decisive action, the American white oak population is projected to decline substantially within the next 10 to 15 years, with even steeper losses anticipated in the decades ahead. Congressman Barr\u2019s bill takes a proactive approach to combat this threat, emphasizing collaboration between federal agencies, the private sector, and land grant institutions.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s crucial we take action to grow more white oak trees now \u2013 it\u2019s good for our planet, our economy, and our signature bourbon industry, which cannot exist without white oak barrels,\" said Congressman Morgan McGarvey. \"I'm proud to join Congressman Barr, my fellow Co-Chair of the Congressional Bourbon Caucus, on this bipartisan legislation to protect Kentucky's white oak tree population for decades to come.\"\n\n\u201cThe White Oak Resilience Act is not just about saving a species of tree,\u201d said Congressman Andy Barr. \u201cIt\u2019s about conserving biodiversity, strengthening rural economies, and protecting Kentucky\u2019s bourbon industry, which depends on white oak barrels to deliver the distinct flavor that defines our world-famous product. This legislation is a smart, forward-looking investment in our economy, our environment, and our cultural heritage.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe lumber industry and the bourbon barrel manufacturing industry have employed generations of southeastern Kentuckians. White oak logs are the iconic staple of the staves that are used to make the 53-gallon bourbon barrels that are made in Kentucky and shipped around the world. The white oak is also a substantial habitat and food source for our wildlife. So, I am proud to join my Kentucky colleague Rep. Andy Barr to protect the future of our essential white oak trees to focus on restoration and regeneration in our national forests,\u201d said Congressman Hal Rogers.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud to cosponsor the White Oak Restoration Act, which would implement collaborative strategies to sustain White Oak forestry for the future,\u201d said Congressman Brett Guthrie. \u201cThis bill is vital to protect Kentucky\u2019s environmental resources and grow our economy. Taking the necessary steps to restore the regeneration of White Oak will ensure our ability to bolster industries in Kentucky.\u201d\n\n\u201cWithout white oak trees, there is no Kentucky bourbon. To protect and enhance our white oak forests, I\u2019m proud to be joining Representative Barr and my colleagues today in introducing the White Oak Resilience Act. White oak is the backbone of the bourbon industry, and our bipartisan legislation will ensure Kentucky\u2019s world-class distilleries continue to have access to this critical resource. I look forward to working with my colleagues to get this bill to the President\u2019s desk,\u201d said Congressman James Comer.\n\n\"While there are plenty of white oak trees out there right now, the data clearly shows that regeneration isn\u2019t happening at the levels we\u2019ve historically seen, and soon this will be a serious problem for everything from the American bourbon industry to native plants and wildlife if we don\u2019t act today,\u201d said Jason Meyer, Executive Director of the White Oak Initiative. \"Fortunately, this bill proposes much-needed measures to rejuvenate our white oak forests, promoting biodiversity and supporting the hard-working folks who rely on them.\"\n\nThe bill empowers the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Forest Service to lead white oak restoration projects and establishes a White Oak Restoration Fund to support public-private partnerships focused on regeneration, reforestation, and long-term sustainability.\n\nKentucky\u2019s $9 billion bourbon industry depends on new, charred white oak barrels to age its products \u2013 making the health of white oak forests not just an environmental concern, but an economic one.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:33:40Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mcgarvey-scholten-lead-congressional-effort-to-crack-down-on-child-labor-exploitation", "Reps. McGarvey, Scholten Lead Congressional Effort to Crack Down on Child Labor Exploitation", "2025-04-03", "2025", "2025-04", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), alongside Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03), officially formed the Congressional Child Labor Prevention Task Force for the 119th Congress aimed at addressing the alarming rise in child labor violations across the United States. The task force will work to strengthen protections, enhance oversight, and advocate for policy solutions that protect children from exploitation in the workforce. Additionally, the task force will work to advance legislation that strengthens child labor protections, including increasing penalties for violations.\n\nTask Force Co-Chairs McGarvey and Scholten also sent a letter to Labor Secretary DeRemer to request that the Department of Labor work closely with Congress and the task force to ensure the safety and security of America\u2019s supply chains, places of work, and most importantly, children.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s a national disgrace that child labor is still a problem in the 21st century. No child should ever be exploited, let alone for the gain of greedy corporations and shareholders,\u201d said Congressman McGarvey. \u201cI\u2019m proud to co-chair the Child Labor Prevention Task Force with Congresswoman Hillary Scholten as we fight to end child labor in the U.S. and protect our children.\u201d\n\n\u201cChild labor has no place in our country, yet we are seeing a sharp increase in violations, with thousands of children found working in dangerous conditions,\u201d said Congresswoman Scholten. \u201cChildren belong in classrooms, not in dangerous jobs that put them at risk. As members of Congress, we must step up to protect vulnerable children, ensure companies are not profiting off of exploited labor, and hold violators accountable.\u201d\n\nThe Department of Labor has reported a 31% increase in child labor violations from 2019 to 2024, with 736 cases investigated in the last fiscal year alone. Despite these alarming statistics, enforcement resources have been stretched thin, with just 650 investigators in the Department, the lowest number since 2007.\n\nTo make matters worse, several states have recently rolled back child labor protections. Florida lawmakers are advancing legislation to allow children as young as 14 to work overnight shifts, even on school nights. Meanwhile, Indiana has enacted a law permitting 16- and 17-year-olds to work hazardous agricultural jobs. These rollbacks put children at greater risk and undermine federal labor standards designed to protect young workers.\n\nCurrent members of the task force include: Reps. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Robert Garcia (CA-42), Seth Magaziner (RI-02), James P. McGovern (MA-02), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Linda Sanchez (CA-38), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Mark Takano (CA-39), Dina Titus (NV-01), Shri Thanedar (MI-13) and Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24).\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:33:40Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-statement-on-donald-trumps-tariff-announcement", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Statement on Donald Trump\u2019s Tariff Announcement", "2025-04-02", "2025", "2025-04", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement following Donald Trump\u2019s tariff announcement:\n\n\u201cI want to bring more manufacturing jobs home, but tariffs don't solve problems on their own. To work, they must be backed by a comprehensive plan. Donald Trump has not paired his overly broad, half-baked tariffs with any comprehensive strategy to return manufacturing jobs to the United States, and without one, these tariffs will only hurt working families and small businesses, while decimating Kentucky\u2019s bourbon industry.\n\n\u201cFamilies are already struggling to get by in Trump\u2019s economy. Things will only get worse as Donald Trump continues to undermine unions and strip workers\u2019 health care to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:33:40Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-morgan-mcgarvey-luttrell-introduce-legislation-to-increase-access-to-service-dogs-for-veterans", "Congressmen Morgan McGarvey, Luttrell Introduce Legislation to Increase Access to Service Dogs for Veterans", "2025-04-02", "2025", "2025-04", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), a member of the House Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee, joined Congressman Morgan Luttrell (TX-03) to introduce the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act. This legislation would increase access to service dogs for eligible veterans \u2013 including veterans who are blind, deaf, or are healing from traumatic brain injuries (TBI), military sexual trauma, paralysis, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) \u2013 by establishing a VA grant program to fund nonprofit organizations providing trained service dogs to eligible veterans at no cost. Over 40,000 veterans currently reside in Louisville.\n\n\u201cAs a member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee and proud grandson of veterans, I know we need to do more to help our veterans address both the visible and invisible wounds of war. These brave men and women put on the uniform to defend our freedom and we have a moral obligation to support them,\" said Congressman Morgan McGarvey. \"I am proud to join Congressman Morgan Luttrell to introduce this critical, bipartisan legislation to ensure veterans have access to service dogs when they return home.\"\n\n\u201cOur veterans have sacrificed so much for our country, and we owe it to them to provide every possible resource to support their recovery and well-being. For many veterans, service dogs are not just companions, they are life-changing partners that provide independence, stability, and purpose,\u201d said Congressman Morgan Luttrell. \u201cThe Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act will ensure more veterans have access to highly trained service dogs, expanding support beyond PTSD to include those suffering from traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, military sexual trauma, and other service-related conditions. This is about giving our heroes the tools they need to thrive \u2014 not just survive \u2014when they come home.\u201d\n\n\u201cService dogs have a proven track record of providing lifesaving assistance to Veterans in critical need,\u201d said Bill McCabe, Vice President of Government & External Affairs at K9s For Warriors. \u201cThe Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act will ultimately put more service dogs in the hands of Veterans with visible and invisible disabilities, allowing them to regain their independence and reintegrate into civilian life. We applaud this bipartisan effort and urge Congress to pass this important legislation without delay.\u201d\n\n\u201cAmerica\u2019s VetDogs proudly supports the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act\u2014a crucial step toward expanding access to accredited service dogs for veterans with physical disabilities, PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, hearing loss, blindness, and more. Serving America\u2019s heroes in all 50 states and beyond, we are honored to provide custom-trained service dogs, free of charge, to U.S. veterans, helping them regain independence, restore confidence, and Live Without Boundaries. Through our work with veteran suicide prevention coalitions like Face the Fight and by training exceptional service dogs like Sully H.W. Bush\u2014who served President George H.W. Bush and continues his mission at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center\u2014we witness the life-changing impact of these dogs every day. We urge Congress to pass this vital legislation and ensure that more veterans receive the support they deserve,\u201d said John Miller, president and CEO, America\u2019s VetDogs and Guide Dog Foundation.\n\nIt is estimated that upwards of 20% of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, and more than 450,000 service members have been diagnosed with at least one traumatic brain injury over the past two decades. As a result, these veterans suffer from alarmingly high rates of depression, anxiety, joblessness, homelessness, and substance use disorders. Far too often, they resort to taking their own lives, with nearly 17 veterans dying by suicide each day.\n\nSeveral veterans organizations have endorsed this legislation, including: American Veterans (AMVETS), Americas Warrior Partnership (AWP), American Kennel Club (AKC), American Humane, Americas VetDogs, Blinded Veterans Association (BVA), Chief Warrant Officers Association (CWOA), Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Dog Tag Buddies, Elizabeth Dole Foundation (EDF), Guardian Angels, HunterSeven Foundation, Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), Jewish War Veterans of America (JWV), K9s For Warriors, Lions Club International, National Military Families Association (NMFA), Non-Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), Pet Advocacy Network, Retrieving Freedom, Semper K9 Assistance Dogs, The American Legion (TAL), The Independence Fund (TIF), Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), TREA: The Enlisted Association (TREA), Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), Warrior Canine Connection, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP).\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:33:40Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-morgan-mcgarvey-gus-bilirakis-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-help-expedite-veterans-appeals-claims", "Congressmen Morgan McGarvey, Gus Bilirakis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Expedite Veterans Appeals Claims", "2025-03-25", "2025", "2025-03", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Gus Bilirakis (FL- 12) introduced the Board of Veterans\u2019 Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act, which would help the Board of Veterans\u2019 Appeals (BVA) recruit and retain the staff necessary to address the significant 200,000-case backlog it currently faces. This bill will be heard in the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee on Wednesday, on which Rep. McGarvey serves as the ranking Democratic member.\n\n\u201cOver 30,000 veterans call Louisville home. They deserve a speedy and efficient VA, especially when appealing a denied claim,\u201d said Rep. McGarvey. \u201cI\u2019m proud to champion this bipartisan legislation with Congressman Gus Bilirakis to provide the Board of Veterans\u2019 Appeals with the tools needed to address the claims backlog, retain talented attorneys, and ensure our veterans get the benefits they\u2019ve earned.\u201d\n\n\u201cToo often, the Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA) continues to be a roadblock for timely processing of VA claims,\u201d said Rep. Bilirakis. \u201cThe Veteran Appeals backlog unnecessarily delays our nation\u2019s heroes from accessing the benefits they\u2019ve earned and is a concern that has been raised by many of my constituents. Our bill addresses BVA performance and staffing concerns by creating a level playing field with BVA and other federal agencies. When coupled with the quality assurance metrics and accountability measures we have recently pushed, this important piece of the legislation is a key part of the overall solution.\u201d\n\n\u201cAFGE and the National Veterans Affairs Council commend Representative Morgan McGarvey and Representative Gus Bilirakis for leading the Board of Veterans\u2019 Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act,\u201d said Douglas Massey, President of AFGE Local 17 which represents Board of Veterans' Appeals attorneys. \u201cThis critical legislation will both raise the career ladder of the dedicated board attorneys who diligently process veterans' appeals and will improve the recruitment and retention of experienced attorneys at the Board, which will greatly reduce the backlog of Veterans' appeals.\"\n\nThe Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA) adjudicates appeals on veteran benefits, such as disability compensation and pension benefits. Though progress has been made, BVA faces a 200,000-case backlog with many citing staff turnover \u2013 due to lower relative compensation and lack of support by management \u2013 as the cause. The Board of Veterans\u2019 Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act would raise the promotion potential for outstanding BVA attorneys in non-supervisory roles by about $10,000, which would allow BVA to better recruit and retain staff. The promotion opportunities for attorneys working on veterans claims have been reduced by VA, despite increased cost of living, which hurts recruitment and retention and means America's veterans will wait longer for their claims to be decided.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:15:27Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mcgarvey-houchin-introduce-resolution-supporting-nicu-babys-bill-of-rights", "Reps. McGarvey, Houchin Introduce Resolution Supporting NICU Baby\u2019s Bill of Rights", "2025-03-24", "2025", "2025-03", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 24, 2025) \u2013 Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) today announced that they have introduced a resolution expressing support for the NICU Baby\u2019s Bill of Rights, highlighting the need for family-centered care, informed parental consent, and improved resources for families with babies in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).\n\n\u201cMy twins spent 99 days in the NICU \u2013 my wife and I fought tooth and nail with our insurance company to ensure they got the care they needed. I\u2019m proud to introduce the NICU Baby Bill of Rights with Rep. Houchin to support parents and families as they navigate through one of the most difficult moments of their lives,\u201d said. Rep. Morgan McGarvey. \u201cAs a NICU parent, I know how important knowledge is when advocating for your family\u2019s care.\u201d\n\n\u201cFamilies with babies in the NICU are navigating some of the hardest days of their lives,\u201d said Rep. Erin Houchin. \u201cNICU parents should be informed and included in every decision about their child\u2019s treatment plan. We want parents to be supported and have a voice and presence in the NICU, including that critical first contact. We hope the NICU Baby\u2019s Bill of Rights will help ensure every baby receives the best care and has a fighting chance at life.\u201d\n\nEach year, over 380,000 babies are born early in the U.S., and many full-term babies with serious health issues also need care in NICUs. These families face emotional, financial, and medical challenges. The NICU Baby\u2019s Bill of Rights aims to improve parent involvement, mental health support, and access to information about their baby\u2019s care and nutrition.\n\nKey Provisions of the NICU Baby\u2019s Bill of Rights Resolution:\n\nPromotes Family-Centered Care: Calls on hospitals to establish policies that prioritize parental presence, integration, and collaboration in NICU care.\n\nStrengthens Informed Consent: Encourages hospitals to provide families with clear, comprehensive information about treatment plans, infant nutrition options, and potential risks.\n\nSupports Mental Health for Families: Emphasizes the importance of peer support programs, counseling services, and mental health resources for parents and caregivers.\n\nImproves Discharge Planning: Ensures that families receive personalized guidance to prepare for their child\u2019s transition from the NICU to home.\n\nThe NICU Baby\u2019s Bill of Rights is supported by top child health and family advocacy groups committed to improving care for premature babies and those with serious medical needs.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:15:27Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-mcgarvey-luttrell-champion-two-bipartisan-bills-to-support-veterans", "Congressmen McGarvey, Luttrell Champion Two Bipartisan Bills to Support Veterans", "2025-03-13", "2025", "2025-03", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressmen Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Morgan Luttrell (R-TX )introduced the Veterans Compensation Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Act and the Review Every Veteran's Claim Act.\n\n\"I\u2019m proud to partner with Chairman Luttrell to support the Veterans COLA Act and the Review Every Veterans Claims Act to ensure veterans in Louisville and across the country receive the benefits they earned,\" said Congressman McGarvey. \"I\u2019ll always stand against anything that prevents veterans from accessing their earned benefits, from the cost-of-living crisis that\u2019s eating away the purchasing power of veterans\u2019 benefits to the VA denying additional disability claims purely because a veteran couldn\u2019t make a new medical appointment. These brave men and women put on the uniform to protect all of us \u2014 we must continue doing everything we can to support them.\"\n\n\"Our veterans have put everything on the line for our country, and it\u2019s our duty to ensure they receive the benefits they\u2019ve earned without unnecessary bureaucratic roadblocks. The Veterans Compensation Cost of Living Adjustment Act will help keep veterans and their families financially secure by ensuring their benefits keep pace with inflation, just like Social Security. At the same time, too many veterans have had their claims denied simply because they couldn\u2019t make a VA appointment. The Review Every Veteran's Claim Act fixes this by requiring the VA to consider the full scope of evidence before making a decision, so no veteran is left behind due to red tape,\u201d said Congressman Luttrell. \u201cBoth of these bills are about accountability and supporting those who fought for us. I\u2019ll keep working to make sure every veteran gets the benefits they deserve,\u201d said Congressman Luttrell.\n\nVeterans Compensation Cost of Living Adjustment Act\n\nEffective December 1, 2025, this adjustment will provide financial relief to veterans by aligning their benefits with the cost-of-living increase that Social Security beneficiaries receive. The Veterans COLA Act ensures that veterans and their families do not fall behind economically as inflation impacts households across the county, recognizing the sacrifices they have made for our nation.\n\nReview Every Veteran's Claim Act\n\nThis bill would preclude VA from denying a claim based on the sole reason that a veteran failed to appear for a VA examination that VA scheduled in conjunction with a claim for VA benefits. The bill would require VA to consider the evidence already in the veteran\u2019s claims file and make a decision on their claim. Approximately 1,000-2,000 veterans per year will benefit from this bill.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:15:27Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-statement-on-50-eu-retaliatory-tariffs-on-bourbon", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Statement on 50% EU Retaliatory Tariffs on Bourbon", "2025-03-12", "2025", "2025-03", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey \u2013 Co-Chair of the Congressional Bourbon Caucus \u2013 released the following statement after the European Union announced 50% retaliatory tariffs on Kentucky\u2019s $9 billion bourbon industry:\n\n\u201cThe EU\u2019s 50% retaliatory tariffs on Kentucky\u2019s signature bourbon industry will devastate distilleries across our commonwealth, which employ over 20,000 hardworking Kentuckians and generate billions for our economy. And for what? Donald Trump\u2019s petty trade war isn\u2019t lowering costs or strengthening our economy, it\u2019s doing the opposite \u2014 costs are skyrocketing, our economy is tanking before our eyes, and now thousands of Kentucky families face even more uncertainty.\n\n\u201cTariffs have a time and a place, but they must be strategic and focused in order to accomplish their intended goal and limit collateral damage. Not only are Trump\u2019s on-again, off-again tariffs chaotic, they are overly broad, lack any real strategy or end game beyond wielding power just for the sake of it, and will hurt American manufacturing, not revitalize it.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:15:27Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-honors-breonna-taylor-on-house-floor", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Honors Breonna Taylor on House Floor", "2025-03-11", "2025", "2025-03", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Ahead of March 13, Congressman Morgan McGarvey honored Breonna Taylor today on the House floor.\n\nCLICK HERE TO WATCH OR DOWNLOAD VIDEO\n\nTRANSCRIPT:\n\nFive years ago, a young Louisville woman was killed in the middle of the night by police officers who forced entry into her home without warning.\n\nHer name was Breonna Taylor.\n\nWhile we will never forget how Breonna Taylor died, we get to choose to remember how she lived.\n\nBreonna was a sister, a daughter, a girlfriend.\n\nBreonna was a caregiver, working at UofL\u2019s emergency room to save lives.\n\nBreonna was a 26-years-old with her whole life ahead of her. She had dreams, including becoming a mom someday.\n\nBreonna loved her family, her community \u2013 and more than anything, she loved life.\n\nIn the face of injustice, we cannot be silent.\n\nWe must speak up. We must say her name.\n\nBreonna Taylor.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:15:27Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-votes-against-partisan-funding-bill", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Votes Against Partisan Funding Bill", "2025-03-11", "2025", "2025-03", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement after voting against the partisan Republican funding bill:\n\n\"Over 40,000 veterans call Louisville home. Instead of supporting their heroism, Republicans just jeopardized their health care, including for veterans exposed to toxic chemicals like Agent Orange.\n\n\u201cAs if that wasn't enough, this Republican bill also shortchanges FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund just as Kentucky is recovering from devastating flooding, cuts programs that help feed and house low-income seniors, and does nothing to rein in the Trump administration's hollowing out of the Social Security Administration, which so far includes laying off 7,000 employees and closing entire offices, including in Kentucky.\n\n\u201cSeniors, veterans, and every American deserve better \u2014 I voted no.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:15:27Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-cosponsors-legislation-to-reinstate-veterans-illegally-fired-by-elon-musk-doge", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Cosponsors Legislation to Reinstate Veterans Illegally Fired by Elon Musk, DOGE", "2025-03-06", "2025", "2025-03", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey, a member of the House Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee, cosponsored the Protect Veteran Jobs Act, legislation to reinstate veterans who have been illegally fired by Elon Musk and DOGE.\n\nThe federal government is the largest employer of veterans in the United States \u2013 veterans make up approximately 30% of the federal workforce. To date, Elon Musk and DOGE have fired nearly 6,000 veterans across the country and last night, the Trump administration announced they were firing tens of thousands more.\n\nCongressman McGarvey made today\u2019s announcement on the House floor, where he highlighted the story of Tim Nicolazzi, a Louisville Army veteran who was fired from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) last month. Both Congressman McGarvey and Tim Nicolazzi are available for interview.\n\nCLICK HERE TO WATCH OR DOWNLOAD VIDEO OF THE SPEECH\n\nTRANSCRIPT:\n\nLouisvillian Tim Nicolazzi has dedicated his life to service.\n\nHe served in the Air Force and then Army, deploying to Kuwait and Iraq, where he earned a Bronze Star.\n\nAfter his honorable discharge, Tim\u2019s call to public service brought him to HUD, where he\u2019s helped victims of domestic abuse in Louisville find safety, helped veterans get off the streets, and helped first-time homebuyers achieve their American Dream.\n\nBut a few weeks ago, Tim was fired \u2013 no notice, no severance, no compassion.\n\nAs we speak, the Trump administration is carrying out the biggest layoff of veterans in history \u2013 including tens of thousands announced just last night.\n\nThat\u2019s why today, I am cosponsoring the Protect Veteran Jobs Act to reinstate veterans who have been illegally fired by Elon Musk and DOGE.\n\nVeterans put on the uniform. They served something higher than themselves. They deserve better.\n\nTim, thank you for all of your service. I won\u2019t stop fighting for veterans like you.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:15:27Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mcgarveys-entrepreneurs-with-disabilities-reporting-act-passes-out-of-committee", "Congressman McGarvey\u2019s Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act Passes Out of Committee", "2025-03-05", "2025", "2025-03", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey\u2019s bipartisan Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025 passed unanimously out of the House Small Business Committee, clearing the path for a full vote on the House floor. Congressman McGarvey, who serves as Vice Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, introduced the legislation in February alongside Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08).\n\n\u201cMany Americans still face barriers when starting and running their own businesses,\u201d said Rep. McGarvey. \u201cPeople with disabilities make up just six percent of our country\u2019s small business owners \u2013 we need to change that. As Vice Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, I\u2019m proud to partner with Congressman Stauber on this bipartisan bill to support Americans with disabilities who want to start their own businesses.\u201d\n\nThe Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025 would require the Small Business Administration (SBA) to submit a report to Congress on challenges faced by entrepreneurs with disabilities. The report will include an assessment of these entrepreneurs\u2019 challenges and needs, detail what resources SBA currently provides to entrepreneurs with disabilities, and recommend legislative action to improve how SBA serves entrepreneurs with disabilities.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:15:27Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-200-house-democrats-send-letter-to-speaker-johnson-opposing-cuts-to-social-security-health-care", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey, 200+ House Democrats Send Letter to Speaker Johnson Opposing Cuts to Social Security, Health Care", "2025-03-03", "2025", "2025-03", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey and more than 200 House Democrats sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson calling on him to protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid on behalf of millions of Americans who depend on these programs. In KY-03, there are 149,559 Social Security recipients, including 107,683 retirees, 9,583 children, and 21,109 disabled workers. Additionally, in KY-03, 219,684 people rely on Medicaid, including 103,784 children under the age of 19 and 17,000 seniors over 65.\n\nYou can read the full letter here and below:\n\nDear Mr. Speaker:\n\nWe write to oppose any attempts to cut access or benefits to the vital programs that Americans rely on, such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. We remind you that in addition to repeating his pledge to not cut Social Security and Medicare, President Trump recently claimed he would \u201clove and cherish\u201d Medicaid, which insures more than 70 million Americans, and stated that \u201cthe people won\u2019t be affected.\u201d\n\nDespite the President\u2019s claims, the White House\u2019s so-called \u201cDepartment of Government Efficiency\u201d is taking drastic actions and making severe threats adversely affecting Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and many other crucially important programs. We all agree that our government should always be working to improve effectiveness and efficiency. But, Elon Musk\u2019s half-baked approach and headstrong rush to irresponsibly cut trillions of dollars from the federal budget\u2014without oversight or full consideration of the impacts\u2014put these lifesaving and hard-earned benefits in danger. Moreover, House Republican budgetary options explicitly propose cutting hundreds of billions of dollars from Medicaid. Such cuts would push countless elderly Americans out of senior homes and deprive essential health and dental care to millions of Americans of modest incomes, taking those cuts to give away trillions of dollars in tax breaks to the wealthiest individuals and large corporations.\n\nWe jointly call on you to protect these essential programs and urge you to reverse course on any legislation that deprives Americans of healthcare or the hard-earned retirement benefits they deserve.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:15:27Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-announces-joint-session-of-congress-guest", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Announces Joint Session of Congress Guest", "2025-03-03", "2025", "2025-03", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey announced today that Dr. Kim Schatzel, President of the University of Louisville, will be his guest at tomorrow\u2019s Joint Session of Congress. Chartered in 1798, the University of Louisville is the city\u2019s preeminent research university and has been a source of pride and progress for the community for over 200 years.\n\nIn recent weeks, the University has been adversely affected by the Trump administration\u2019s freeze on federal funding, including freezing funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The University of Louisville currently has 167 active NIH-funded projects, totaling roughly $82.5 million of funding, according to the Louisville Courier Journal.\n\nIf House Republicans successfully cut Medicaid, the university could also lose over $100 million in funding, negatively impacting the School of Medicine and the university health system.\n\n\u201cUniversities are the backbone of a healthy and free democracy. I am proud to have President Schatzel, a true champion of public education and public health, join me tomorrow for President Trump\u2019s Joint Session of Congress, where he will come to the U.S. House chamber and provide an update to Congress,\u201d said Rep. McGarvey. \u201cUofL has already been negatively impacted by the Trump administration\u2019s unconstitutional freeze on federal funding, and if House Republicans successfully cut Medicaid, it could lose over $100 million in funding for critical health care services that thousands of Louisvillians rely on.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:15:27Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-addresses-usps-delays-solutions-on-house-floor", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Addresses USPS Delays, Solutions on House Floor", "2025-02-27", "2025", "2025-02", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey addressed ongoing mail delays on the House floor today, underscoring how Louisvillians have been impacted and what Congress can do to support letter carriers and sorters. His remarks come on the heels of new reporting that Donald Trump is trying to take over the USPS and fire the postal board, which would make the situation in Louisville even worse.\n\nOver the weekend, over 1,000 Louisvillians attended Congressman McGarvey\u2019s in-person town halls and on Tuesday evening, over 7,500 constituents joined his telephone town hall. Congressman McGarvey elevated personal stories from these town halls in his speech today.\n\nCLICK HERE TO WATCH OR DOWNLOAD THE VIDEO\n\nTRANSCRIPT:\n\nSince before Christmas, I\u2019ve heard from Louisvillians every day about mail delays.\n\nI\u2019ve heard from people who haven\u2019t received paychecks, prescriptions, or W-2s.\n\nOne woman told me she received a bill so late, she owed more in late fees than she did on the bill.\n\nWhat concerns me is that if the Trump Administration gets its way, things will get worse.\n\nUSPS has operated independently since 1970 \u2013 but now, Donald Trump wants to take it over.\n\nWhy? So that Elon Musk can go in and fire letter carriers and sorters?\n\nThese are hardworking people who go above and beyond.\n\nThis weekend, I heard about a Louisville letter carrier who wears a headlamp because she works well into the evening.\n\nShe deserves support \u2013 not demonization.\n\nSo let\u2019s fix this. Let\u2019s get our letter carriers the resources they need. Let\u2019s get our sorters the machinery they need. And let\u2019s ensure Americans don\u2019t pay late fees if their mail is delayed.\n\nLet\u2019s get this done.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:42:11Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-morgan-mcgarvey-pete-stauber-introduce-bill-to-support-entrepreneurs-with-disabilities", "Congressmen Morgan McGarvey, Pete Stauber Introduce Bill to Support Entrepreneurs with Disabilities", "2025-02-26", "2025", "2025-02", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), Vice Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, and Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) introduced the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025. This bipartisan legislation would require the Small Business Administration (SBA) to submit a report to Congress on challenges faced by entrepreneurs with disabilities. The report will include an assessment of these entrepreneurs\u2019 challenges and needs, detail what resources SBA currently provides to entrepreneurs with disabilities, and recommend legislative action to improve how SBA serves entrepreneurs with disabilities.\n\n\u201cMany Americans still face barriers when starting and running their own businesses,\u201d said Rep. McGarvey. \u201cPeople with disabilities make up just six percent of our country\u2019s small business owners \u2013 we need to change that. As Vice Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, I\u2019m proud to partner with Congressman Stauber on this bipartisan bill to support Americans with disabilities who want to start their own businesses.\u201d\n\n\u201cAmericans with disabilities face a unique set of obstacles that all too often prevents them from starting a small business and achieving the American Dream. By requiring a report from the Small Business Administration, we will be better able to understand and address these challenges,\u201d said Rep. Stauber. \u201cI am proud to join Congressman McGarvey in introducing this legislation that will help more Americans with disabilities realize their dreams of starting a business.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:42:11Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-votes-against-republican-budget-scam", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Votes Against Republican Budget Scam", "2025-02-25", "2025", "2025-02", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey, a member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after voting against the House Republican budget proposal that will cut Medicaid, SNAP, and other critical programs:\n\n\u201cBillionaires like Elon Musk poured hundreds of millions into the election and now they are cashing in on their investment: tax cuts for billionaires and the most profitable companies, paid for by our kids, seniors, veterans, and anyone who works hard for a paycheck.\n\n\u201cThere is no reason a teacher in Louisville should pay more in taxes than Tesla did last year.\n\n\u201cThis is a fight for the future of Medicaid, SNAP, and countless other programs that thousands of Louisvillians rely on each day \u2013 and I will not back down.\u201d\n\nBACKGROUND INFORMATION\n\nMcGarvey Amendments: Republicans blocked three of Rep. McGarvey\u2019s proposed amendments to the budget:\n\nAn amendment to remove cuts to Medicaid, CHIP, Affordable Care Act subsidies, and SNAP.\n\nAn amendment to protect the National School Lunch Program, National School Breakfast Program, and Community Eligibility Provision for school meals from any cuts or reduction.\n\nAn amendment to raise compensation to Black Lung Program beneficiaries and improve the solvency of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund without reducing benefits.\n\nLocal Impact: The Republican budget will have the following impact in KY-03:\n\nMedicaid:\n\nMedicaid covers everything from childbirth to nursing home care and everything in between.\n\nIn KY-03, the 219,684 people on Medicaid are at risk of losing their health care under Republican budget plans. (Source)\n\nThis includes 103,784 children under the age of 19 and 17,000 seniors over 65 in KY-03. (Under 19 Source, Over 65 Source)\n\nIn the past week, over 150 Louisvillians have contacted Rep. McGarvey with concerns that Medicaid will be cut under this plan.\n\nAffordable Care Act:\n\nUnder the Republican budget plan, the 12,000 people who receive coverage under the Affordable Care Act in KY-03 would see their average premium go up by $1,680 per year \u2014 a 67% increase. (Source)\n\nMany families would face even steeper consequences. A 60-year-old couple with a household income of $85,000 in KY-03 would see their health insurance costs increase by $12,403 per year \u2014 a 172% increase in premiums. (Source)\n\nSNAP:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:42:11Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcgarvey-debates-gop-budget-on-house-floor", "Rep. McGarvey Debates GOP Budget on House Floor", "2025-02-25", "2025", "2025-02", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) debated the Republican budget on the House floor, condemning how the Republican cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and education funding will hurt Louisvillians. Congressman McGarvey serves on the House Budget Committee.\n\nCLICK HERE TO WATCH OR DOWNLOAD THE VIDEO\n\nTRANSCRIPT:\n\nI rise in opposition to the Republican budget resolution and urge my colleagues to reject it for what it is - a total scam and betrayal of the middle class.\n\nA budget isn\u2019t just a policy document, it\u2019s a moral document. And in their budget, the Republicans make their moral code clear: the rich get richer, and the rest of us pay for it.\n\nThere is no reason a teacher in Louisville, Kentucky should pay more in taxes than Tesla did last year.\n\nKentuckians, let\u2019s talk about how this budget will hurt you.\n\nThis budget mandates at least $880 billion of cuts to Medicaid.\n\n$230 billion of cuts to take meals away from seniors, veterans, and kids.\n\nAnd at least $330 billion of cuts to our public schools.\n\nLet me make this clear for those of you watching from Kentucky.\n\nIf you are one of the 1.4 million people in the Commonwealth who gets health insurance through kynect, Republicans are coming for your health care.\n\nIf you have a kid in JCPS, Republicans are coming after their education \u2013 fewer teachers, fewer opportunities, and no more free school lunch.\n\nIf you are one of our veterans, or our seniors, or the one in five Kentucky kids going hungry as we speak, Republicans want to take away your next meal.\n\nIt\u2019s wrong.\n\nI met with over a thousand of my constituents this weekend. They\u2019re angry. I\u2019m angry too.\n\nBecause this budget hurts people.\n\nAnd for what? So Elon Musk can get even richer?\n\nIt\u2019s a scam.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:42:11Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-cosponsors-legislation-to-rein-in-elon-musk", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Cosponsors Legislation to Rein in Elon Musk", "2025-02-20", "2025", "2025-02", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey announced today that he is taking additional action to rein in Elon Musk and protect Louisvillians.\n\n\u201cElon Musk and DOGE are operating in the shadows, unaccountable for the lives they are impacting. We\u2019ve received hundreds of calls from Kentuckians who are deeply concerned about Elon Musk taking a sledgehammer to federal agencies they rely on like the Social Security Administration and VA,\u201d said Rep. McGarvey. \u201cI am taking an \u2018all of the above\u2019 approach to reining in Elon Musk\u2019s power grab before more hardworking Kentuckians are harmed.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019ll work with anyone to increase efficiency and cut waste \u2013 but this is not about efficiency, this is about following rules that protect our sensitive information like Social Security numbers from being leaked and ensuring Elon Musk is not padding his own pockets with government contracts at our expense,\u201d added Rep. McGarvey.\n\nBACKGROUND INFORMATION:\n\nRep. McGarvey is cosponsoring three pieces of legislation:\n\nThe Taxpayer Data Protection Act would prohibit unlawful access to the Treasury Department Payment Systems, which handles federal payments such as Social Security checks and tax refunds.\n\nThe Stop Musk Act would prohibit retaliation against federal workers who stand up to Elon Musk.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:42:11Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-statement-on-senator-mitch-mcconnells-decision-to-not-seek-reelection", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Statement on Senator Mitch McConnell\u2019s Decision to Not Seek Reelection", "2025-02-20", "2025", "2025-02", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), the only Democrat in Congress from Kentucky, released the following statement:\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s no secret that Senator McConnell and I disagree on a host of issues, especially his attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act that half a million Kentuckians rely on and his efforts to pack our courts with conservative judges who have ripped away many of our most fundamental freedoms.\n\n\u201cAs Kentuckians, Senator McConnell and I have also found common ground, and for the next two years, I will continue seeking areas where we can work together to deliver for working families across Kentucky.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:42:11Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mcgarvey-makes-budget-committee-debut-with-fiery-speech-slamming-republican-tax-scam", "Congressman McGarvey Makes Budget Committee Debut with Fiery Speech Slamming Republican Tax Scam", "2025-02-13", "2025", "2025-02", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cIt reads like a love letter to billionaires\u2026 This is a scam, plain and simple.\u201d\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. (February 13, 2025) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) made his debut on the powerful House Budget Committee during a markup hearing on the Republican budget proposal, which includes over $4.5 trillion in tax cuts paid for by deep cuts to programs like Medicaid and SNAP.\n\nCLICK HERE TO WATCH OR DOWNLOAD THE VIDEO\n\nTRANSCRIPT:\n\nLet\u2019s call the Republican budget proposal what it is \u2013 a total scam and betrayal of the American middle class.\n\nIt reads like a love letter to billionaires, which we all know is the point. This is their end game.\n\nBillionaires like Elon Musk poured hundreds of millions into the 2024 election, and now they are cashing in on that investment.\n\nWhat do these billionaires want so desperately? Tax cuts. Not for us, for them.\n\nIt\u2019s that simple! Tax cuts for billionaires and the most profitable companies, paid for by our kids, our seniors, veterans, and anyone who works hard for a paycheck.\n\nAll so the richest man in the world can get even richer \u2013 and so that companies like Tesla can continue to pay zero \u2014 that\u2019s zero \u2014 in federal taxes, despite bringing in billions of dollars.\n\nThis is a scam, plain and simple.\n\nThe Republican budget scam will hurt our most vulnerable \u2013 including our kids, seniors, and veterans.\n\nSomeone\u2019s illness should never be a death sentence, but this budget will rip away health insurance from millions of Americans.\n\nIn Kentucky, we know this all too well.\n\nWe had the most successful rollout of Medicaid expansion in the country. Nearly 25% of Kentuckians have Medicaid. 440,000 Kentuckians got health insurance for the first time because of the expansion of Medicaid.\n\nThat\u2019s now all at risk. Republicans want to rip this coverage away so the ultra-wealthy can get even richer.\n\nBut these cuts go far beyond health care.\n\nWe have a hunger crisis in this country. Millions of American families struggle to put food on the table and rely on programs like SNAP to survive.\n\nThe Republican budget scam puts these food assistance programs on the chopping block \u2013 including for over 35,000 Louisvillians who count on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.\n\nAnd who does this hurt?\n\nCountless seniors and veterans also face food insecurity, including thousands of veterans across Kentucky who rely on SNAP.\n\nLet\u2019s be clear: a cut to SNAP is a cut to our veterans, who we made a sacred promise to support after they risked everything for us.\n\nAs if hurting millions of Americans wasn\u2019t enough, Republicans\u2019 math doesn\u2019t even add up.\n\nI went to law school so I wouldn\u2019t have to do math, but I do understand some basic addition and subtraction.\n\nRepublicans want to cut your benefits by one trillion dollars \u2013 but they want to spend $4.6 trillion on tax cuts for the point-one percent.\n\nEven if you take the rosiest forecasts and account for growth, that is over $2.5 trillion that Republicans are adding to our deficit. Where is that money going? And more importantly, who is that money going to?\n\nThey\u2019re robbing you to line Elon Musk's pockets. That\u2019s the truth.\n\nRepublicans have been plotting this scheme for years.\n\nThey used to want to hide the fact that they are ripping off the middle class and bending the knee to their billionaire donors.\n\nBut now, Republicans are openly bragging about it. Donald Trump promised all of these ultra-wealthy donors gathered at Mar-a-Lago, saying \u2013 quote \u2013 \u201cYou\u2019re rich as hell\u2026 we\u2019re gonna give you tax cuts.\u201d\n\nEnough is enough \u2013 this has to stop.\n\nHouse Democrats will not cede an inch. We will continue fighting for working families, for balanced budgets, for budgets that work for the American people. Not this Republican budget scam.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:42:11Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-named-to-rapid-response-task-force-and-litigation-working-group", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Named to Rapid Response Task Force and Litigation Working Group", "2025-02-13", "2025", "2025-02", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey announced that he joined House Democrats\u2019 new Rapid Response Task Force and Litigation Working Group. McGarvey served as an Assistant Attorney General of Kentucky before serving in the state Senate and U.S. Congress, giving Rep. McGarvey important perspective and experience regarding litigation strategy to rein in Donald Trump\u2019s unconstitutional actions.\n\n\u201cLitigation is a vital prong of our strategy to stop Donald Trump\u2019s unconstitutional power grab,\u201d said Rep. McGarvey. \u201cOur three, co-equal branches of government were built to protect all of us. Donald Trump was elected president, not dictator. If President Trump goes down the road of ignoring or blatantly rejecting lawful court orders, our republic will never recover. This is not a partisan fight and we will not cede an inch.\u201d\n\nBACKGROUND INFORMATION:\n\nThere are now over 50 pending lawsuits against Trump Administration executive orders and administrative actions in seven states (and 10 judicial districts), including:\n\nFEDERAL FUNDING FREEZE: On Feb. 3rd a federal district court granted a temporary restraining order in National Council of Nonprofits v. Office of Management and Budget against the memo by the Office on Management and Budget to freeze federal funding. A federal district court in Rhode Island issued a similar TRO days before in State of New York v. Trump, which has since been appealed to the First Circuit Court of Appeals.\n\nBIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP: On Feb. 5th, a second federal judge (in Maryland) placed a nationwide pause on the unconstitutional executive order to revoke birthright citizenship in Casa v. Trump. There are now 8 additional cases against the Administration on this issue, with additional rulings expected.\n\nMEDICAL RESEARCH FUNDING: On Feb. 10th, a Massachusetts federal judge issued a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration\u2019s attempt to slash NIH and medical research funding to universities and research institutions in a case captioned Massachusetts v. NIH.\n\nFEDERAL EMPLOYEE BUYOUT: On Feb. 10th, a federal district court judge in Washington D.C. extended his delay of the \u201cFork in the Road\u201d deadline for government employees to resign until \u201cfurther order of the court.\u201d Several labor unions have also filed suit to stop the Trump Administration\u2019s purported \u201cbuyout\u201d plans.\n\nUSAID EMPLOYEES: On Feb. 7th, a federal judge blocked the Trump Administration from placing thousands of USAID employees on administrative leave. The order also called for the reinstatement of 500 employees.\n\nFBI AGENT DISCLOSURE: The publication of the names of the FBI agents involved in the investigations of January 6th and Trump\u2019s mishandling of classified documents was blocked by a federal judge on Friday, Feb. 7th. The parties reached a tentative agreement (in advance of a March 27 permanent injunction hearing).\n\nDOGE TREASURY SYSTEM ACCESS: On Feb. 8th, the Department of Government Efficiency\u2019s (DOGE) access to the Department of Treasury\u2019s systems was temporarily blocked by a federal judge in New York after 19 state Attorneys General sued the Trump Administration. This follows an additional temporary restraining order filed by another judge in Washington D.C. in Alliance for Retired Americans v. Bessent.\n\nCFPB CLOSURE: The acting Director of the Consumer Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a \u201cstop work order.\u201d On Sunday, Feb. 9th, the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) sued against the directives.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:42:11Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcgarvey-barr-reintroduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-strengthen-kentuckys-equine-industry", "McGarvey, Barr Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Kentucky\u2019s Equine Industry", "2025-02-07", "2025", "2025-02", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressmen Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Andy Barr (KY-06) reintroduced two bipartisan bills to strengthen Kentucky\u2019s signature equine industry by incentivizing investment and ensuring tax fairness.\n\nThe Racehorse Cost Recovery Act would make permanent the three-year depreciation schedule for racehorses, regardless of their age when placed into service\u2014eliminating the need for annual congressional reauthorization. The Racehorse Tax Parity Act would shorten the holding period for equine assets to qualify for long-term capital gains treatment and align them with similar investments, ensuring a level playing field.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud to once again work with my colleague and friend, Congressman Barr, to strengthen our state's signature equine industry,\u201d said Congressman Morgan McGarvey. \u201cThis important, bipartisan legislation will grow our state's economy and ensure Kentucky remains the horseracing and breeding capital of the United States.\u201d\n\n\"Kentucky's equine industry is not just a cultural cornerstone but also a vital economic driver for our Commonwealth,\" said Congressman Andy Barr, Co-Chair of the Congressional Horse Caucus. \"By making the three-year depreciation schedule for racehorses permanent and reducing the holding period for equine assets to qualify for long-term capital gains treatment, we are providing much-needed certainty and fairness in the tax code. These reforms will encourage investment, support the livelihoods of countless Kentuckians, and ensure that our horse industry remains competitive on a national and global scale. I am grateful to lead this effort with my friend and fellow Kentuckian, Morgan McGarvey.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe are grateful to Congressman Barr and Congressman McGarvey for their continued support of legislation that is critical to the future success of our industry,\" said Shannon Arvin, President and CEO of Keeneland. \"Policies that promote investment in racehorses are vital to sustaining a strong and dynamic Thoroughbred marketplace. Policies that promote investment in racehorses are vital to sustaining a strong and dynamic Thoroughbred marketplace.\"\n\n\"As Congress navigates critical tax policy decisions with key provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act set to expire this year, Congressman Barr and Congressman McGarvey have been tireless champions for the thoroughbred industry,\" said former Congressman and NTRA President and CEO Tom Rooney. \"Their unwavering commitment to securing essential tax incentives, such as 3-year depreciation for yearlings and a reduced 12-month holding period for equine assets to qualify for long-term capital gains treatment, has the potential to drive investment and economic growth in our sport.\"\n\n\"Congressman Barr and McGarvey\u2019s leadership on these initiatives will strengthen the equine economy and provide much-needed stability for our sport,\" Rooney continued. \"As lawmakers work through these pivotal tax decisions, their dedication ensures that these critical provisions remain a priority, positioning the sport for continued success. NTRA looks forward to working with both the House and Senate to get these bills passed into law.\u201d\n\n\u201cPermanent tax incentives for racehorse owners is vital to the economy of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Kentucky breeders, from Warren and Oldham Counties to the heart of the Bluegrass, sell Thoroughbred horses racing in fifteen states. These important depreciation tools are relied upon by racehorse owners across the country. The Kentucky Thoroughbred Association is grateful to Congressmen Barr & McGarvey for their initiative on this important legislation.\u201d \u2013 Executive Director of the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association Chauncey Morris\n\nThe Jockey Club strongly commends Congressmen Andy Barr (R-KY) and Morgan McGarvey (D-KY) for introducing the Racehorse Cost Recovery Act of 2025 and the Racehorse Tax Parity Act of 2023. These bills will put horse ownership on par with other investment assets where they should have been all along. These bills address two key deficiencies of the tax code that unfairly single out Horseracing, an industry that directly and indirectly contributes $36.6 billion to the GDP and provides 472,000 jobs nationwide. This reform is needed to ensure the tax code treats our industry like other businesses, and we applaud Congressman Barr and McGarvey for their efforts on behalf of this great industry. -The Jockey Club President and COO James Gagliano\n\n\"Breeders' Cup applauds Representatives Barr and McGarvey for their leadership and dedication in reintroducing this important legislation with initiatives that are vital to the long-term sustainability of our great sport,\u201d said Drew Fleming, President & CEO of Breeders\u2019 Cup Limited. \u201cThis legislation will drive critical investment in racing, strengthening its foundation and ensuring its continued success.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:42:11Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcgarvey-delivers-powerful-speech-we-are-in-a-constitutional-crisis", "Rep. McGarvey Delivers Powerful Speech: \u201cWe Are in a Constitutional Crisis\u201d", "2025-02-06", "2025", "2025-02", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 6, 2025) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) delivered a powerful speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to raise the alarm on Donald Trump and Elon Musk\u2019s unprecedented assault on our Constitution, and call on his Republican colleagues to stand up.\n\nCLICK HERE TO WATCH OR DOWNLOAD THE VIDEO\n\nTRANSCRIPT:\n\nMr. Speaker,\n\nWe are in a Constitutional crisis.\n\nOur founding fathers created three, co-equal branches of government to ensure that no one man can be king.\n\nBut here we are. We have a president who is willing to tear up our Constitution in order to seize more power for himself.\n\nLast week, Donald Trump empowered Elon Musk to \u201cdelete\u201d USAID.\n\nNow, they are trying to eliminate the Department of Education and go after Medicaid.\n\nWhat\u2019s next, Social Security?\n\nLet\u2019s be clear: it is unconstitutional for any president to abolish any federal agency created and funded by Congress.\n\nSo my question to the body is \u2013 where are my Republican colleagues?\n\nYou all would not be okay if this were Kamala Harris or Joe Biden \u2013 and the difference is, neither would I.\n\nSo stand with me.\n\nWe all must stand up to do something to stop it.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:42:11Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/-rep-mcgarvey-slams-reports-that-elon-musks-doge-is-now-in-medicare-and-medicaid-systems", "Rep. McGarvey Slams Reports that Elon Musk\u2019s DOGE Is Now In Medicare and Medicaid Systems", "2025-02-05", "2025", "2025-02", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 5, 2025) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released the following statement slamming reports that Elon Musk\u2019s DOGE is now in the Medicare and Medicaid systems:\n\n\u201cIt should scare us all that Elon Musk and DOGE now have access to the Medicare and Medicaid systems that over 350,000 Louisvillians rely on for health care. What\u2019s next, is Elon Musk going to get access to the Social Security Administration and be in charge of who gets their Social Security checks?\n\n\u201cThis is their end game: to go after Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and other vital programs while doling out huge tax breaks for the billionaires who bankrolled Trump\u2019s campaign.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:42:11Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-statement-on-temporary-pause-to-trumps-tariffs", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Statement on Temporary Pause to Trump\u2019s Tariffs", "2025-02-03", "2025", "2025-02", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LOUISVILLE, KY (February 3, 2025) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), Co-Chair of the Congressional Bourbon Caucus, released the following statement following a temporary pause to Trump\u2019s tariffs on Canada and Mexico:\n\n\u201cLet\u2019s be clear: this fight is far from over.\n\n\u201cThere are over 20,000 Kentuckians working in the bourbon industry who will go to bed tonight worrying about their job security if the Trump tariffs go into effect next month. These hardworking men and women's livelihoods should never be used as bargaining chips \u2014 not now, not ever.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:38:04Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-slams-president-trumps-harmful-tariffs", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Slams President Trump\u2019s Harmful Tariffs", "2025-02-02", "2025", "2025-02", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LOUISVILLE, KY (February 2, 2025) \u2013 Today, following President Donald Trump\u2019s announcement that he will impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, triggering retaliation from both countries, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released the following statement:\n\n\u201cPresident Trump promised to lower prices, but these tariffs will do the opposite, increasing the cost of food, automobiles, and gas for every American family.\n\nIn Kentucky, we will feel the pain even more acutely.\n\nAs Canada moves to impose their own retaliatory tariffs on American whisky, the combination will not just raise our cost of living; it will devastate our Commonwealth\u2019s signature bourbon industry \u2014 one which generates hundreds of millions of dollars of tax revenue each year and employs tens of thousands of Kentuckians.\n\nWe will bear the brunt of Trump\u2019s misguided and impulsive leadership \u2014 our farmers, coopers, truckers, manufacturers, and working families everywhere.\n\nDonald Trump\u2019s tariffs are not strategic \u2014 they\u2019re petty, shortsighted, and incredibly harmful to American consumers and workers alike. He should rescind them immediately, before they cause any more harm.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:38:04Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-named-to-powerful-house-budget-committee", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Named to Powerful House Budget Committee", "2025-01-23", "2025", "2025-01", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 23, 2025) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) announced that he has been named to the House Budget Committee, which is responsible for setting annual federal spending and revenue levels \u2013 including overseeing the budget reconciliation process. Former Representative John Yarmuth, who represented Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, chaired the House Budget Committee from 2019 - 2023.\n\n\u201cI am honored to join the House Budget Committee, which will allow me to work on balancing our country\u2019s budget and put me squarely on the front line to fight back against Donald Trump\u2019s attempts to raise costs for working families in Louisville while handing out tax breaks to billionaires like Elon Musk,\u201d said Rep. Morgan McGarvey. \u201cThroughout my time in Congress, I have always focused on doing the most good for the greatest number of Louisvillians, and this new role will give me the opportunity to get more done for my hometown.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am pleased to welcome Congressman McGarvey to the House Budget Committee. He has been a steadfast advocate for working families, and I am confident his dedication and expertise will be invaluable as we work together to advance policies that provide real opportunities and support for hardworking Americans,\u201d said Rep. Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-slams-dojs-reported-halt-to-consent-decrees-review-of-recent-agreements-like-louisvilles", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Slams DOJ\u2019s Reported Halt to Consent Decrees, Review of Recent Agreements Like Louisville's", "2025-01-23", "2025", "2025-01", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Decision Could Impact Consent Decree Between Louisville Metro Government and the DOJ, Which Was Finalized 42 Days Ago on December 12, 2024\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. (January 23, 2025) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) slammed new reports that the Trump Department of Justice is planning to halt police reform agreements and review recent agreements \u2013 such as Louisville's consent decree \u2013 that were finalized in the last 90 days. Louisville\u2019s consent decree was finalized 42 days ago.\n\n\u201cThe Trump Administration is clearing the way to strike down Louisville's consent decree, a decision that will make all Louisvillians less safe. Our community has spent almost four years having difficult conversations and doing the hard work to reach an agreement that will take our city forward and help restore the community\u2019s trust in the police department. Striking down Louisville's consent decree would be a major step back in our fight for racial justice and would be deeply frustrating to our entire community,\u201d said Rep. Morgan McGarvey.\n\n\u201cLet\u2019s be clear: Louisville\u2019s agreement has been reached and does not require further involvement from the Department of Justice. Judge Beaton should approve this agreement without any further delay,\u201d added Rep. McGarvey.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-applauds-release-of-ryan-corbett-an-american-held-hostage-by-the-taliban", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Applauds Release of Ryan Corbett, an American Held Hostage by the Taliban", "2025-01-21", "2025", "2025-01", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. McGarvey Introduced a Bipartisan Resolution in February Calling for Corbett\u2019s Release After His Father, a KY-03 Constituent, Contacted Rep. McGarvey\u2019s Office\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. (January 21, 2025) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) applauded reports that in the final hours of his administration, President Biden successfully negotiated the release of Ryan Corbett, an American held hostage by the Taliban in Afghanistan since 2022. Last year, after Corbett\u2019s father \u2013 a constituent of Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District \u2013 contacted Rep. McGarvey\u2019s office, Rep. McGarvey and Rep. Claudia Tenney of New York introduced a bipartisan resolution advocating for Corbett\u2019s release.\n\n\u201cRyan Corbett is finally coming home thanks to the diplomatic efforts of President Biden, Rep. Claudia Tenney and so many others, as well as the tireless work of Ryan\u2019s family, including his father Drue who first contacted my office nearly a year ago. Today is a day for celebration \u2013 and a moment to recommit to the power of diplomacy and peacebuilding at home and abroad,\u201d said Rep. Morgan McGarvey. \u201cMy heart is with Ryan and his loved ones as they begin to heal.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nRyan Corbett\u2019s father, Drue, lives in Louisville and contacted Rep. McGarvey\u2019s office in January 2024 to advocate for his son\u2019s release.\n\nIn February 2024, Rep. McGarvey and Rep. Claudia Tenney introduced a bipartisan resolution \u2013 H.Res.965 \u2013 that now has over 70 cosponsors.\n\nThroughout the last year, Rep. McGarvey has advocated for Corbett\u2019s release, including conversations with Jake Sullivan and other White House and State Department officials.\n\n###\n\nCongressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky\u2019s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs and House Small Business Committees.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-releases-2024-impact-report-highlighting-accomplishments-in-first-term", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Releases 2024 Impact Report Highlighting Accomplishments in First Term", "2025-01-13", "2025", "2025-01", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 13, 2025) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released his 2024 report to constituents, highlighting important accomplishments during his first term in Congress.\n\n\u201cDespite Republican infighting and roadblocking, I worked with leaders on both sides of the aisle throughout 2024 and introduced, passed, and signed into law meaningful legislation that will make a real difference in the lives of Louisvillians \u2014 policies that put the needs of working families, veterans, and our kids above all else,\u201d said Rep. Morgan McGarvey. \u201cWhile we have made progress, we have our work cut out for us this year. My team and I remain committed to working on issues that impact all of us, like gun violence, rising grocery and housing costs, and affordable health care \u2014 these are big problems that require bold, thoughtful action.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s the honor of a lifetime to serve Louisvillians in Congress and get the chance to make a meaningful impact in my hometown,\u201d added McGarvey.\n\n2024 report highlights:\n\n$1.6 million returned to Louisville families\n\n$12 million in federal funding delivered for community projects\n\n$245 million federal grant funding secured for the district\n\nOver 90,000 constituent responses sent\n\nMore than 1,500 constituent cases closed\n\n17 bills introduced\n\n1 McGarvey-authored bill signed into law, and 6 McGarvey-led bills passed the House of Representatives\n\n120 bills cosponsored\n\n320 meetings with Louisvillians\n\n17 town halls held\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-introduces-landmark-bill-to-empower-va-innovation", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Introduces Landmark Bill to Empower VA Innovation", "2024-12-20", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "The INNOVATE Act works to accelerate innovation at VA, improve healthcare for veterans, lower costs, and create new opportunities for veteran entrepreneurs\n\nWASHINGTON, DC (December 20, 2024) \u2013 Yesterday, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Congressman Mike Levin (CA-49) introduced the Innovation for VA Technology and Entrepreneurship (INNOVATE) Act to provide the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)\u2014particularly Veterans Health Administration (VHA)\u2014with authorities that will empower VA to ensure veterans have quicker access to new and emerging healthcare innovations.\n\nAs the country\u2019s largest integrated healthcare system with over 1200 medical centers and clinics, the VA holds tremendous power and opportunity\u2014it serves more than 9 million veterans, has access to entire lifetimes of health data, and hosts the medical training programs that prepare 80% of the doctors and nurses in the country.\n\n\u201cWe need to do better for our nation\u2019s veterans. They deserve the best possible healthcare but that isn\u2019t always what they get when they go to the VA\u201d said Congressman Morgan McGarvey. \u201cIt doesn\u2019t have to stay this way. My INNOVATE Act would harness the power of the VA health care system, direct resources toward innovative health solutions, and incentivize them, so VA can not only rise to meet the ever changing needs of veterans but can emerge as a leader in the transformation of healthcare for all Americans.\u201d\n\nUnlike other American healthcare systems, VHA\u2019s #1 goal is best-in-class care for the veteran \u2014 not profit. However, despite its size, assets, and reach, VHA struggles to meet the clinical demand of a growing and changing veteran population and faces significant financial challenges that require an overhaul of its service delivery. VHA is also unable to nimbly engage with the private sector\u2014particularly early-stage businesses\u2014due to bureaucratic hurdles, which further limits VHA\u2019s ability to participate meaningfully in a quickly evolving technological healthcare landscape.\n\n\u201cWe\u2019ve seen it work before \u2014 thanks to increased innovation at the Department of Defense, through the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, we have the internet and GPS,\u201d continued Congressman McGarvey. \u201cImagine what we could accomplish if our nation\u2019s largest integrated health system had the same authorities to design, test, and deploy health solutions that meet the unique and ever changing needs of veterans\u2014that\u2019s where the INNOVATE Act comes in. If VA can find innovative solutions to better treat\u2014or even cure\u2014the health conditions veterans face, we\u2019re not only changing the lives of veterans, but every American, and every person with that condition.\u201d\n\n\u201cExcessive red tape has hindered the delivery of life-saving care to over nine million veterans enrolled in the Veterans Health Administration health program. We need more innovative approaches within the organization, which is why I\u2019m proud to co-lead the INNOVATE Act to give the VA the necessary tools to deliver modern, effective care for our veterans,\u201d said Congressman Mike Levin. \u201cBy cutting red tape, driving innovation, and supporting veteran entrepreneurs, this bill would ensure our nation\u2019s heroes who have access to the best health care solutions available.\u201d\n\nThe INNOVATE Act provides VHA with new contracting tools and capabilities that will increase capacity for collaboration with the broader healthcare industry and prioritizes collaborations with veteran owned small businesses.\n\nKey components of the INNOVATE Act include:\n\nOffice of Innovation: The bill codifies the existing VHA Office of Innovation with a Chief Innovation Officer who reports to the Under Secretary for Health.\n\nSpecial Hiring Authority (SHA): SHA would enable the Office of Innovation to quickly and competitively hire the most qualified clinical and technical subject matter experts to provide innovative care and build cutting-edge solutions.\n\nAdvanced Market Commitment (AMC): AMCs guarantee the manufacturer a market for new products that meet a target product profile at a pre-agreed price. In the context of VA healthcare, this means VA could drive the market toward unique veteran-centric solutions rather than relying solely on off-the-shelf products that require costly modification to meet the specific needs of veterans. It also means VA could get an optimized price and early access to a technology that it co-developed or facilitated with external partners.\n\nOther Transaction Authority (OTA): OTA enables easier collaboration with external innovators through the research, prototype, and production of new technology, rather than the current months-to-years long process it takes VA to partner with external stakeholders. OTA already exists in other federal agencies like the Department of Defense and is an important step in empowering VHA to become an innovation hub that can co-develop research-backed technologies with small businesses \u2013 including an emphasis on veteran-owned businesses \u2013 and safely apply them to veteran healthcare.\n\nInnovation Fund: Through a dedicated Innovation Fund, VHA can invest in technologies, addressing healthcare market failures with solutions that have not yet been developed, or optimized for veteran healthcare. Rather than have funding provided by Congress, the Innovation Fund would be supported through pilots sponsored by industry where solutions are enhanced through VA clinical subject matter expertise, veteran feedback, synthetic data sets, simulation testing environments, real clinical environments, and advanced medical device manufacturing. The fund would be further supported by earnings through equity, intellectual property (IP) rights, and fee-for-service mechanisms within the department. The Innovation Fund will be self-sustaining and no money appropriated for veteran care would be used for the fund.\n\nVeteran Entrepreneurship: The INNOVATE Act would increase opportunities for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) to work with VA. Through the outlined authorities and access to an Innovation Fund, VA can invest in and support these businesses from concept to implementation, scaling impactful solutions that are developed in collaboration with veterans, for veterans.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-introduces-historic-bipartisan-ohio-river-restoration-legislation", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Introduces Historic, Bipartisan Ohio River Restoration Legislation", "2024-12-17", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC (December 17, 2024) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09), co-chairs of the Ohio River Basin Caucus, introduced the Ohio River Restoration Program Act, the first comprehensive piece of legislation to address the pressing environmental and conservation needs within the 204,000 square miles of the Ohio River Basin.\n\n\u201cFrom waste and erosion to pollution and climate change, the Ohio River is facing serious threats that aren\u2019t going to just work themselves out and can\u2019t be fixed by one person or organization alone,\u201d said Congressman Morgan McGarvey. \u201cIt\u2019s unconscionable that our most vital and important resource is also the largest body of water in the entire country that receives zero dollars in dedicated federal funding\u2014we\u2019re working to change that. I\u2019m proud to partner with my Ohio River Basin Caucus co-chair Rep. Houchin in leading this historic, bipartisan effort to holistically address our river\u2019s needs.\u201d\n\n\"The Ohio River is essential to millions of Americans, providing drinking water and supporting jobs across our region,\u201d said Congresswoman Erin Houchin. \u201cWe\u2019re committed to ensuring the river gets the attention and resources it needs by securing federal funding and bringing together stakeholders to develop a plan that protects and restores it for future generations.\"\n\nThe geographic footprint of the Ohio River covers 55 congressional districts across 14 states\u2014more than 25 million people in the region depend on the waters of the Ohio River Basin for their drinking water, health, jobs, and more. In 2023, the Ohio River was named the 2nd most endangered river in the country, and it is the largest body of water in the United States that does not receive any dedicated federal funding for clean-up.\n\nThe Ohio River Restoration Program Act, modeled after successful initiatives like those in the Great Lakes, the Chesapeake and other major bodies of water, would create an Ohio River National Program Office within the Environmental Protection Agency to convene states, local governments, interstate compact agencies, tribal nations, and non-governmental organizations to work in conjunction to secure federal funding opportunities and create an action plan designed to carry out initiatives related to:\n\nCore restoration actions that can provide a solid foundation for an Ohio River restoration and protection plan, such as habitat restoration, farm conservation, and invasive species control and management.\n\nPollution prevention and clean water protection that can complement and support restoration actions.\n\nRobust monitoring, data collection, and evaluation that can be used to effectively and efficiently manage a restoration and protection program across 14 states.\n\nHomeowner support that can help ensure that no person is denied clean, safe, and affordable water based on their economic status or where they live.\n\nWorkforce development and job training that can help create strong, local economies based on water protection and restoration.\n\nStrong local public engagement structures to ensure that residents have a seat at the table to weigh in on restoration decisions and hold elected officials accountable.\n\nInvestments and policies that help communities prepare for the impacts of extreme storms and flooding.\n\nInvestments and policies that help the communities most impacted by pollution.\n\n\u201cMillions of people depend on the waters of the Ohio River Basin for their drinking water, health, jobs, and quality of life,\u201d said Jordan Lubetkin, Senior Director for Ohio River restoration at the National Wildlife Federation. \u201cWe are grateful to Representatives Morgan McGarvey and Erin Houchin for their bipartisan leadership as co-chairs of the Ohio River Basin Caucus and their efforts to protect these critical habitats and waterways. The Ohio River Basin faces serious environmental threats, including toxic pollution and sewage contamination which threaten drinking water and the public health. This region deserves focused federal investments to restore its waters, and to support the public health, economic, and ecological benefits cleaner water can provide. We must act now to fund this important work, because inaction will only make the problem worse and more expensive to solve.\u201d\n\n\u201cAmerican Rivers is proud to endorse the Ohio River Restoration Program Act which will have a profound impact on the drinking water source of more than 25 million people across 14 states. For years, we have worked with partners to improve water quality, fish passage, and resilient infrastructure --- ensuring a healthy future for all,\u201d said Heather Taylor-Miesle, Senior Vice President, Conservation, American Rivers. \u201cThis timely legislation responds to the core needs of our communities and reflects our nation's commitment to protect the Ohio River and the Ohio River Basin. We thank Representatives McGarvey and Houchin for introducing a bill to implement basin-wide restoration approaches to strengthen collaboration and investment in the region.\"\n\n\"The Ohio River Basin faces numerous water resource challenges,\u201d said COL L. Reyn Mann, Commander, Louisville District of the Army Corps of Engineers. \u201cProtecting and nurturing this invaluable resource is paramount for the well-being of millions as its diverse ecosystems sustain communities, drive commerce, and offer boundless recreational opportunities. We are encouraged by the continued efforts to raise awareness of these critical issues and lay the groundwork for long-term solutions.\"\n\nOhio River Basin Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. McGarvey and Rep. Houchin Announce Ohio River Restoration Program Act\n\nThe Ohio River Restoration Program Act is endorsed by the National Wildlife Federation, Ohio River Basin Alliance, Ohio River Way, American Rivers, Kentucky Waterways Alliance, Appalachian Voices, Appalachian Citizens' Law Center, West Virginia Rivers Coalition Inc., Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, Kentucky Resources Council, Inc, River Fields, River City Paddle Sports, Indiana Wildlife Federation, Upstream Pittsburgh, Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund, Virginia Conservation Network, Three Rivers Waterkeeper, PennFuture, Groundwork Ohio River Valley, Ohio Conservation Federation, Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network (LiKEN), Kentucky Riverkeeper, Friends of Bell Smith Springs, Prairie Rivers Network, Ohio River Foundation, and Kentucky Conservation Committee.\n\nView full text of the bill, here. View a one pager for the bill, here.\n\nA gallery of photos from the press conference is available here. A recording of the press conference is available here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-appointed-to-key-leadership-position-in-house-democratic-caucus", "Congressman Morgan McGarvey Appointed to Key Leadership Position in House Democratic Caucus", "2024-12-16", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "KY", "Morgan McGarvey", "M001220", "mcgarvey.house.gov", "mcgarvey", "https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC (December 16, 2024) \u2013 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) announced that he has been named a Chief Deputy Whip\u2014a key position in Democratic Whip Katherine Clark\u2019s (MA-05) Whip team\u2014to champion House Democrats\u2019 agenda in the 119th Congress.\n\nAs Chief Deputy Whip, Congressman McGarvey will join a group of 10 members that represent the diversity of experience and perspectives that make up the House Democratic Caucus. In this new role, he will support the Democratic Whip leadership operations and serve on the Steering and Policy Committee, which is responsible for the committee organizing of the House Democratic Caucus.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m honored to be appointed by Whip Clark to serve my Democratic colleagues as a Chief Deputy Whip,\u201d said Rep. McGarvey. \u201cIn the continued fight against Republican extremism, it\u2019s undeniable that strong leadership and unity among our Democratic colleagues will be crucial, and I\u2019m looking forward to representing my hometown and working families throughout our country in this new position.\u201d\n\n\"I am thrilled to welcome Rep. McGarvey to our Whip team,\u201d said Democratic Whip Katherine Clark. \u201cDuring his freshman term, he has already proven to be an indispensably skilled, collaborative, and insightful Member of the House Democratic Caucus. As we prepare for the narrowest House Majority in nearly a century, his leadership will be critical to harnessing the strength and unity of House Democrats, amplifying the voices of working people, and defeating Republicans' billionaire-first agenda.\"\n\nRep. McGarvey currently serves as a Senior Whip on Rep. 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