{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where state = \"KY\" sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=7B3729B3-907E-4B53-940D-5243218655E1", "Congressman Andy Barr Announces $160,180 FEMA Grant for Millers Creek Fire Rescue", "2026-09-28", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Andy Barr", "B001282", "barr.house.gov", "barr", "https://barr.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Millers Creek, KY\u2014 U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) announced that the Millers Creek Fire Rescue has been awarded $160,180 through the Federal Emergency Management Agency\u2019s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program to replace critical breathing equipment used by firefighters responding to emergencies.\n\nThe funding will allow the Rescue to purchase 16 new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) packs, replacing all of its current packs. Firefighters rely on SCBA equipment to provide breathable air while operating inside burning buildings and other hazardous environments.\n\nThe grant will also fund a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) pack, which can provide emergency air to a firefighter who becomes trapped, injured or otherwise unable to immediately exit a fire.\n\nCongressman Barr submitted a letter supporting Millers Creek Fire Rescue\u2019s application for the grant and supported federal funding for the AFG program.\n\n\u201cEvery time our firefighters answer the call, they put their own safety on the line to protect their neighbors,\u201d said Congressman Barr. \u201cThis investment will ensure the firefighters at Millers Creek have reliable, lifesaving breathing equipment when they enter a burning building. I was proud to support their application, and I will continue fighting to make sure Kentucky\u2019s first responders have the resources they need to safely serve our communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cReplacing our SCBA packs has been a major need for our department, and this grant will make a real difference for our firefighters. We appreciate Congressman Barr\u2019s support throughout the process and his help in making sure departments like ours have the equipment we need to do our jobs safely,\u201d said Chad Neal, Millers Creek Fire Rescue Chief.\n\nThis is the second consecutive year Millers Creek Fire Rescue has secured AFG funding with Congressman Barr\u2019s support. Last year, the department received $83,238 to purchase personal protective equipment, including new turnout gear worn by firefighters when responding to fires. Barr also submitted a letter supporting that grant application.\n\nThe AFG program provides funding directly to eligible fire departments and other emergency response organizations for critical equipment, protective gear, training and other resources that improve firefighter and public safety.", 1, "2026-09-29T11:07:12Z", "2026-09-29T11:08:49Z"], ["https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=7EEDC69D-D739-45F5-B87A-4E0466799BD4", "McConnell, Colleagues Press Administration on Stalled Taiwan Aid, Arms", "2026-09-23", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "KY", "Mitch McConnell", "M000355", "www.mcconnell.senate.gov", "mcconnell", "https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC- U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), along with Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Thom Tillis (R-NC), sent a letter today to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth regarding the status of Taiwan security cooperation funds appropriated in FY26 but not yet obligated, and of $14 billion in arms sales to Taiwan awaiting Administration approval.\n\nFull text of the letter is below (original letter HERE):\n\n**\n\nDear Secretary Rubio and Secretary Hegseth:\n\nWe write to express concern regarding the Department of State\u2019s intention not to obligate $300 million in foreign military financing (FMF) appropriated by the Congress for Taiwan during fiscal year 2026, the failure of the Department of Defense to obligate $1 billion in fiscal year 2026 funding for the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative (TSCI), and the Administration\u2019s decision to withhold approval of a $14 billion package of foreign military sales (FMS) to Taiwan.\n\nSecretary Rubio, your former Senate colleagues remember well the prominent and vocal role you played in marshaling Congressional support for deeper and more unflinching security cooperation with Taiwan. Upon introducing legislation in 2023 designed in part to expedite U.S. military sales to Taiwan, you went as far as to observe that, \u201cdeterring an invasion of Taiwan must be our top priority.\u201d Secretary Hegseth, you have likewise made clear that the United States, \u201cwill not let our allies and partners be subordinated and intimidated\u201d and warned that \u201cthe threat China poses is real. And it could be imminent.\u201d\n\nOver the last two years, the Senate has continued to affirm the U.S.-Taiwan security relationship as central to the security of our interests in the Indo-Pacific, approving record military sales, appropriating hundreds of millions of dollars in FMF, and appropriating $1 billion to Defense Department security assistance efforts intended for Taiwan. These investments, along with Taiwan\u2019s own historic defense budget increase intended to facilitate American weapons, are critical to the kind of deterrence by denial that will prevent conflict. It is especially confusing that the Administration would withhold approval of the very arms purchases it aggressively pushed Taiwan to make.\n\nWe are concerned by President Trump\u2019s description of Taiwan as \u201ca very good negotiating chip\u201d in engagements with Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party. It is difficult to imagine how the United States might credibly project influence deterrence in the Indo-Pacific if the price of keeping up diplomatic appearances is denying our partners key deterrent capabilities. The President would do well to consider what followed when his predecessor decided to freeze a planned package of assistance to Ukraine ahead of a summit with President Putin in 2021.\n\nIndividually, instances of delayed or denied assistance test the strength of a security relationship you have described as essential. Together, despite your personal assurances earlier this year that Taiwan is not on the table in talks between President Trump and President Xi, they leave us with serious concerns about the strength of U.S. commitments to key partners and allies in Asia and across the globe.\n\nTherefore, we request timely answers to the following questions:\n\nWhy has the Department of State not obligated $300 million of FY26 FMF for Taiwan as appropriated by the Congress?\n\nGiven that the 2026 National Defense Strategy states the Administration\u2019s intention to \u201cerect a strong denial defense along the First Island Chain\u201d and \u201cenable key regional allies and partners to do more for our collective defense,\u201d why has the Department of Defense not obligated $1 billion in FY26 funding for the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative? Does it intend to obligate these funds? If so, when, and toward what specific capabilities and purposes?\n\nThank you for your prompt attention to these requests.\n\n**", 1, "2026-09-26T09:43:57Z", "2026-09-26T09:44:55Z"], ["https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=0124FAAC-63EC-4E8E-AFE4-62807554DB44", "McConnell on the Passing of John Kalmey", "2026-09-19", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "KY", "Mitch McConnell", "M000355", "www.mcconnell.senate.gov", "mcconnell", "https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding the passing of John Kalmey of Shelby County, Kentucky:\n\n\u201cI am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend, John Kalmey. John was someone who lived his life with a genuine love for his family, his farm, and his community. He believed in working hard, serving others, and always doing what was right. I feel incredibly fortunate to have known John and to have called him a friend. His kindness, integrity, and willingness to help others made a difference in so many lives, and his legacy will continue to be felt throughout Shelby County. I\u2019m thinking of his family and all of us who were blessed to know John and call him a friend.\u201d", 1, "2026-09-20T09:37:28Z", "2026-09-20T09:38:59Z"], ["https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=391194", "Guthrie-Cosponsored Bill to Protect American Seniors from Fraud Passes House", "2026-09-17", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Brett Guthrie", "G000558", "guthrie.house.gov", "guthrie", "https://guthrie.house.gov/news", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This week, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2978, the Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception (GUARD) Act, by a vote of 414 to 7, to provide state and local law enforcement agencies access to additional funding to protect seniors from fraud schemes. Introduced by Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-02), this bill was cosponsored by Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02).\n\n\u201cI am glad to see this commonsense legislation advance out of the House of Representatives to protect seniors from fraud with wide bipartisan support,\u201d said Congressman Guthrie. \u201cAs technology continues to rapidly advance, so too does scammers\u2019 ability to target and defraud Americans \u2013 especially our senior population. I am proud to be a cosponsor of this legislation and am confident it will help our local law enforcement hire additional officers to protect Kentuckians for years to come.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe GUARD Act allows state and local law enforcement to use funding from certain existing federal law enforcement grant programs to facilitate the retention and training of personnel, and other enforcement activities associated with the countering of general financial fraud, elder fraud, and confidence schemes such as relationship scams, phishing, and fraudulent investment offers.\n\nThis legislation would mandate that local and state agencies utilizing these funds report how they are implementing them and require the issuing federal agency to report annually on how the grants are being utilized.\n\nThe Federal Trade Commission reported that Americans lost nearly $16 billion in fraud schemes in 2025, with the actual amount being estimated at over $190 billion, as many of these schemes go unreported by victims.\n\nThis legislation is supported by various national groups, including the AARP, the National Police Association, and the National Sheriffs' Association.", 1, "2026-09-18T09:27:43Z", "2026-09-18T09:29:09Z"], ["https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=391196", "Guthrie Votes in Favor of Legislation Authorizing Improvements in Kentucky Water Infrastructure Projects", "2026-09-17", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Brett Guthrie", "G000558", "guthrie.house.gov", "guthrie", "https://guthrie.house.gov/news", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement after the House passage of H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 this week. H.R. 9497 would reauthorize and update the Water Resources Development Act to support water infrastructure projects nationwide, including navigation, flood and storm risk management, and environmental restoration.\n\n\u201cBeing located along the Ohio River and its tributaries, Kentucky\u2019s Second District is no stranger to the importance of safe and reliable water infrastructure. Today, the House took an important step in securing the next generation of water infrastructure improvements in passing the Water Resources Development Act of 2026,\u201d said Congressman Guthrie. \u201cI am especially proud to report that this legislation includes authorization for two projects within our district, including a modification to a feasibility study for flood mitigation in Bullitt and Jefferson Counties as well as to expedite the completion of riverbank erosion mitigation in the City of Brandenburg. I am glad to see the House take bipartisan action to invest in our water infrastructure, which is essential to the well-being and economic vitality of communities across Kentucky.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nWRDA is typically passed every two years, providing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with congressional authorization to conduct studies and carry out support to water infrastructure projects nationwide, including navigation, flood and storm risk management, and environmental restoration. This legislation would authorize 133 new feasibility studies or modifications to existing feasibility studies and 14 projects ready for construction.\n\nH.R. 9497 includes the authorization for two projects within Kentucky\u2019s Second District as requested by Congressman Guthrie.\n\nFlood mitigation in Bullitt and Jefferson Counties: This project study would expand the ability of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District to collaborate with the Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District to better provide adequate protection against increasingly severe storms and floods.\n\nExpedited completion of a project related to riverbank stabilization in the City of Brandenburg: This project would provide authorization for the expedited completion of mitigating significant bank erosion along the Ohio River in the City of Brandenburg, which is currently threatening critical infrastructure in the city.", 1, "2026-09-18T09:27:43Z", "2026-09-18T09:29:09Z"], ["https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=363B0EEE-4E57-4985-A317-CA1E0A908686", "McConnell on the Passing of Senator Jon Kyl", "2026-09-17", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "KY", "Mitch McConnell", "M000355", "www.mcconnell.senate.gov", "mcconnell", "https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding the passing of Senator Jon Kyl:\n\n\u201cI was so sorry to learn of the passing of my good friend and former colleague, Jon Kyl.\n\n\u201cIt is not often that the Senate is blessed by the talents of such a devoted and capable public servant twice over. Jon lent a capacious mind and bottomless energy to efforts as diverse as missile defense and western water rights. His well-deserved reputation for straight shooting made him a highly effective vote counter as Republican Whip. And his humble work ethic made everyone around him look better.\n\n\u201cSo, grateful for his friendship and service, Elaine and I join Jon\u2019s beloved Caryll, their children, Kristine and John, and the entire Kyl family in their grief. Arizona and our nation have lost a giant.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-18T09:27:43Z", "2026-09-18T09:29:09Z"], ["https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=391166", "Ratepayer Protection Act Passes House with Strong Bipartisan Support", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Brett Guthrie", "G000558", "guthrie.house.gov", "guthrie", "https://guthrie.house.gov/news", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, and Congressman Gabe Evans (CO-08), applauded House passage of H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, by a vote of 417 to 3. The legislation would require state public utility commissions to consider a strategy to make data centers pay their own way, instead of passing costs onto American consumers.\n\n\"When done responsibly, data center development leads to longer term investments and broader infrastructure improvements in the communities where they\u2019re built. The Ratepayer Protection Act helps to safeguard these benefits by ensuring that the companies who are building data centers\u2014and not American families and small businesses\u2014are paying for the electricity they use,\u201d said Chairman Guthrie. \u201cU.S. leadership in the race to AI dominance is critical to our economic prosperity and national security, so we need to keep building the needed infrastructure with appropriate accountability measures. I'm grateful to Congressman Evans for his tireless work\u2014on a bipartisan basis\u2014to protect ratepayers while ensuring that America continues to lead the world in innovation.\"\n\n\"I am proud to vote for the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act, led by Representative Gabe Evans, which will protect ratepayers from increased electricity costs caused by data centers. Across the country, communities are seeing proposals for new data centers that will bring jobs, investment and new technological capabilities, but also raise important questions about how these facilities will affect local electric grids and the nearby communities,\u201d said Chairman Latta. \u201cOne question should have a clear answer: American families should not have to pay higher electricity bills so large technology companies can build and operate data centers. I urge the Senate to swiftly consider this legislation and send it to the President\u2019s desk.\"\n\n\"Hardworking families should not have to subsidize the energy demands of data centers. America needs the infrastructure to lead the world in AI and outcompete Communist China, but we cannot have that growth at the expense of hardworking families, farmers, seniors, and small businesses,\u201d said Congressman Evans. \u201cMy bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act ensures large data centers pay for the infrastructure they require while giving states the flexibility to determine what works best for their communities. I\u2019m incredibly proud to lead the charge on this pivotal issue, ensure our ratepayers are protected, and keep American innovation moving forward.\"\n\nBACKGROUND:", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=391167", "Guthrie Committee-Led Bills Pass House to Combat Manufacturing of Illicit Drugs and Protect Americans from Dangerous Substances", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Brett Guthrie", "G000558", "guthrie.house.gov", "guthrie", "https://guthrie.house.gov/news", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement following the House passage of three Committee-led bills to combat the manufacturing of illicit drugs and to protect Americans from dangerous substances, like fentanyl.\n\n\u201cI am glad to see the House take action to pass three House Energy and Commerce bills to build upon our work of combating illicit drugs that have devastated communities across our nation, especially here in Kentucky,\u201d said Congressman Guthrie. \u201cThese bipartisan bills will provide law enforcement additional tools to combat the production of fentanyl and other illicit drugs, protect Americans from dangerous substances, increase access to fentanyl testing, and most importantly save lives.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nH.R. 1266, Combating Illicit Xylazine Act \u2013 This legislation passed the House of Representatives unanimously. If enacted, this bill would place xylazine in Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act and amend the definition of \u201cultimate user\u201d to allow xylazine to continue to be lawfully administered for legitimate veterinary purposes. This bill requires a report to Congress on the prevalence and proliferation of xylazine trafficking and misuse in the United States.\n\nH.R. 8005, Stop Pills That Kill Act \u2013 This legislation passed the House of Representatives unanimously. If enacted, this bill would seek to prevent the misuse of pill press machines and their critical parts for the illicit manufacture of a controlled substance by strengthening the DEA\u2019s ability to conduct regulatory oversight of pill press machines and their critical parts.\n\nH.R. 2004, Tyler\u2019s Law \u2013 This legislation passed the House of Representatives unanimously. If enacted, this bill would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to complete a study and issue guidance on whether hospital emergency departments should implement fentanyl testing as a routine procedure for patients experiencing an overdose.", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=0BE6ADA2-D0B8-40A8-9635-3F360A74BE29", "Congressman Rogers Votes to Protect Ratepayers, Implement Guardrails for Data Centers", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 U.S. Rep. Harold \u201cHal\u201d Rogers (KY-05) voted for the Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 9340) to ensure that data centers pay their own way for the electricity necessary to power them, not hardworking Americans in rural communities.\n\n\u201cWith multiple data center proposals in Southern and Eastern Kentucky, we need proper guardrails in place to make sure no costs are added to the skyrocketing utility bills for families and businesses in our rural region,\u201d said Congressman Rogers. \u201cAs AI technology growth continues to boom, we need a strategy in place that locks in benefits for Rural America, while also protecting families and businesses from footing the bill.\u201d\n\nThe Ratepayer Protection Act amends the Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a federal standard relating to the recovery of the full, incremental costs of electric system upgrades necessary to serve large-load customers.\n\nEarlier this year, President Donald Trump introduced the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, committing utilities, data center developers, cooperatives and states not to pass the costs of data centers on to American families and businesses. Several Kentucky utility companies signed the pledge, which now has more than 300 signatures nationwide, covering 80 percent of all power delivered in America.\n\nThe bill now advances to the Senate for consideration.\n\nFor more information about Congressman Rogers\u2019 work in Washington and at home in Kentucky, visit halrogers.house.gov and follow him on social media.", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=89F9C45B-02F8-4AE7-A97E-EA996B799743", "Congressman Rogers Advances Flood Control for Eastern Kentucky in Federal Water Resources Development Act (WRDA)", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 U.S. Rep. Harold \u201cHal\u201d Rogers (KY-05) advanced flood control projects in Eastern Kentucky through the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 (H.R. 9497), which passed the House on Wednesday.\n\nThe nation\u2019s major water resources legislation, WRDA, reauthorizes and modifies water infrastructure projects every year. Congressman Rogers requested flood control and risk management projects for the Kentucky River, Buckhorn Lake and Elkhorn Lake Dam in the 2026 bill, advancing critical studies to help protect families and businesses from devastating floods in Kentucky\u2019s Appalachian region.\n\n\u201cRepeated flooding in the mountains has been a deadly and costly battle for our region for decades. We have largely protected communities from massive floods along the Cumberland River, the Big Sandy River and the Levisa Fork with flood walls, levies, tunnels and bridges. Now, with more flooding in the Kentucky River region, we must concentrate on protecting our people and our communities for future generations,\u201d said Congressman Rogers. \u201cI was proud to secure requests for three more flood control projects in this bill, which will also study risk management for the Confluence community of Leslie County where residents are frequently trapped when excessive water is released from Buckhorn Lake.\u201d\n\nThe legislation authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to move forward with flood control efforts along the Kentucky River in Beattyville, Kentucky. It will also study the safety of the Elkhorn Lake Dam in Letcher County, water supply storage and flood damage reduction efforts. A study of Buckhorn Lake was also included in the bill to examine sediment management, debris removal and the impact it has in Perry and Leslie Counties.\n\nThe bill now advances to the Senate for consideration.\n\nFor more information about Congressman Rogers\u2019 work in Washington and at home in Kentucky, visit halrogers.house.gov and follow him on social media.", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://massie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=395853", "Rep. Massie Forces Vote to Impeach Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth", "2026-09-15", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Thomas Massie", "M001184", "massie.house.gov", "massie", "https://massie.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "For Immediate Release\n\nContact: massie.press@mail.house.gov\n\nContact #: 202-225-3465\n\nWashington, D.C.- Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) announces he is forcing a vote in the House of Representatives to impeach Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth. Among his charges, Rep. Massie asserts that Secretary Hegseth is operating in contravention of three specific provisions of the War Powers Resolution of 1973. Representative Massie is a member of the House Judiciary Committee.\n\n\"By engaging in hostilities in Iran for more than 90 days without congressional authorization, Secretary Hegseth is breaking the law and must be held accountable,\" said Rep. Thomas Massie. \"Secretary Hegseth's constitutional violations extend beyond the illegal war in Iran. He is abusing the power of his office to ignore congressional war powers resolutions, to kidnap foreign leaders, and to intimidate critics of the Trump administration by retaliating against them for exercising free speech. If we are to remain true to our oath to 'support and defend the Constitution of the United States,' Congress must not turn a blind eye to Secretary Hegseth's unconstitutional and illegal actions.\"\n\nRep. Massie will force the House to vote on eight specific charges against the Secretary of Defense. The charges are summarized as follows:\n\nArticle I - Waging War in Contravention of the War Powers Resolution of 1973 Section 2(c): Charges Secretary Hegseth with waging the Iran war despite no declaration of war, statutory authorization, attack on the United States, or imminent threat. It establishes that the war was unlawful from its inception.\n\nArticle II - Waging War in Contravention of the War Powers Resolution of 1973 Section 5(c): Charges Secretary Hegseth with continuing the Iran war after both Houses of Congress directed the removal of U.S. forces through H. Con. Res. 86. It focuses on his refusal to obey Congress\u2019s express direction to terminate unauthorized hostilities.\n\nArticle III - Waging War in Contravention of the War Powers Resolution of 1973 Section 5(b): Charges Secretary Hegseth with continuing hostilities in Iran after expiration of the War Powers Resolution\u2019s 60-day termination period and any potential 30-day withdrawal period. It establishes that he treated mandatory statutory deadlines as discretionary.\n\nArticle IV - Ignoring Laws that Minimize Civilian Casualties: Charges Secretary Hegseth with ignoring laws that minimize civilian casualties.\n\nArticle V - Extrajudicial Killings: Charges Secretary Hegseth with replacing maritime law enforcement with unauthorized lethal military targeting of suspected drug traffickers, resulting in at least 221 deaths. It also addresses denial of quarter, secondary strikes on survivors, failure to rescue shipwrecked persons, and the creation of artificial legal authorities for the campaign.\n\nArticle VI - Suppressing Free Speech: Charges Secretary Hegseth with using DOD authority to retaliate against and intimidate Senator Mark Kelly for constitutionally protected speech questioning unlawful military orders.\n\nArticle VII - Kidnapping of a Sovereign Foreign Leader: Charges Secretary Hegseth with directing Operation ABSOLUTE RESOLVE to seize Nicol\u00e1s Maduro and Cilia Flores in Venezuela without constitutional or legal authority.\n\nArticle VIII - Unlawful War in Yemen: Charges Secretary Hegseth with initiating Operation ROUGH RIDER without congressional authorization or an imminent threat to the United States, while also violating war powers reporting requirements. It further addresses extensive civilian deaths and unlawful strikes on civilian objects, rescuers, and other protected persons.", 1, "2026-09-16T09:43:13Z", "2026-09-16T09:44:22Z"], ["https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=391165", "Chairman Guthrie Delivers Floor Remarks on Legislation to Protect Ratepayers", "2026-09-15", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Brett Guthrie", "G000558", "guthrie.house.gov", "guthrie", "https://guthrie.house.gov/news", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered remarks on the House floor regarding H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act. This legislation would codify President Trump\u2019s Ratepayer Protection Pledge and prevent American families from being forced to cover the costs of energy infrastructure upgrades to support data center development.\n\nChairman Guthrie\u2019s remarks on H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, as prepared for delivery.\n\n\u201cI rise in support of H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, sponsored by my colleague and friend from Colorado, Congressman Evans.\n\n\u201cThis bill encourages states to protect our neighbors and small businesses from footing the bill for infrastructure investments needed for the AI race, while protecting existing state authorities.\n\n\"The evidence is clear \u2013 when states have the proper processes in place to protect households, interconnecting large load data centers have positive benefits for the communities in which they reside.\n\n\u201cData center growth can be a catalyst for investment in an aging grid, strengthen the tax base to fund essential public services, and anchor tenants for utilities that lower rates for everyone else.\n\n\"Electricity demand is growing at a pace not seen since World War II, and communities are rightly concerned about what this might mean for their daily lives.\n\n\u201cAs this industry continues to develop\u2014and I want to be absolutely clear that we need it to develop here at home and not in China\u2014H.R. 9340 takes action on behalf of our constituents so that we can keep costs low while ensuring the U.S. leads in the next generation economy.\n\n\"If we cede the race to AI dominance to China, then China will set the standards for future technology. This bill strikes the right balance of providing a modest but important level of accountability as we continue to support this vital industry.\n\n\u201cI want to thank my friend from Colorado again for his tireless, bipartisan leadership on this issue. He is bringing together both sides of the aisle on a critical issue.\n\n\u201cI urge my colleagues to support the legislation and reserve the balance of my time.\u201d\n\nMore information about the Ratepayer Protection Act can be found HERE.", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=B9DE05F4-3B55-4E13-B284-600D202AC004", "Barr Applauds Trump EPA Action to Unleash American Energy", "2026-09-14", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Andy Barr", "B001282", "barr.house.gov", "barr", "https://barr.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C.\u2014 Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) applauded President Donald Trump and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin for taking historic action to roll back burdensome regulations on America\u2019s power sector and unleash reliable, affordable American energy.\n\nThe EPA finalized the repeal of Biden-era greenhouse gas regulations on coal- and natural gas-fired power plants and announced additional action aimed at eliminating remaining federal greenhouse gas regulations on the power sector. The EPA has described the broader effort as the largest power-sector deregulatory action in U.S. history. The agency estimates its rollback of Biden-era power plant regulations will save Americans approximately $310 billion, while eliminating remaining greenhouse gas-related power plant regulations is projected to save companies an additional $370 million in direct compliance costs.\n\n\u201cKentuckians have been paying high electric bills and losing energy jobs in our communities because of Barack Obama and Joe Biden\u2019s war on Kentucky coal,\u201d said Congressman Barr. \u201cToday\u2019s historic decision will put us closer to ending the war on coal, bringing back Kentucky coal jobs, and lowering energy costs for Kentuckians across the Commonwealth. I'll keep working with President Trump, Administrator Zeldin, and national leaders to unleash Kentucky coal and make American energy dominance permanent.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor over 15 years, the Obama and Biden administrations implemented a war on coal to destroy reliable and affordable energy. The Trump Administration has come in to protect American energy and to make sure you can afford to keep the lights on,\u201d said EPA Administrator Zeldin. \u201cAmericans will see a decrease in electricity prices, but this is just the beginning. We are working to go even further so that American energy can be fully unleashed. Realizing the full potential of American energy means more jobs, lower prices, and a more prosperous America.\u201d\n\n\"The Trump administration is saving Americans hundreds of millions of dollars through common sense energy solutions that put an end to the Biden administration's disastrous Green New Scam policies enacted at the cost of our nation's energy security and future,\" said Chairman of the National Energy Dominance Council and DOI Secretary Burgum. \"This necessary reversal restores efficiency to our energy sector and allows our vital resources to be used for the benefit of the American people. Under President Trump, this administration will continue reversing course on out-of-touch Obama and Biden-era policies by unleashing American energy and securing our nation's energy independence for generations to come.\"\n\n\u201cThe war on coal has driven up energy costs for families in Kentucky and across the country. Kentucky coal producers stand ready to lower costs, create good-paying jobs and keep America\u2019s lights on,\u201d said Sam McKown, President of the Kentucky Coal Association. \u201cWe commend President Trump and Administrator Zeldin for taking this important action, and we know Congressman Andy Barr will continue fighting in Washington to protect Kentucky coal and to support reliable and affordable energy.\u201d\n\nAlliance Resource Partners also released this statement, \u201cAlliance Resource Partners applauds the groundbreaking regulatory actions announced today and commends the bold leadership of the Trump administration. Today\u2019s actions help to remove senseless regulatory burdens that were forcing the premature closure of critical power infrastructure. Protecting the electric generating fleet is a national security priority and the key to ensuring affordable and reliable power for Kentucky and the nation.\u201d\n\nEPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the Trump Administration\u2019s actions are designed to protect American energy production and lower electricity costs for families and businesses. The repeal is also expected to remove regulatory barriers facing existing coal-fired power plants and the construction of new natural gas generation as electricity demand continues to grow nationwide.", 1, "2026-09-15T09:50:21Z", "2026-09-15T09:52:05Z"], ["https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=C2CE41D4-2C5F-4536-9844-72327679F4D7", "Update From Senator Mitch McConnell", "2026-09-14", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "KY", "Mitch McConnell", "M000355", "www.mcconnell.senate.gov", "mcconnell", "https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cToday, I\u2019ll cast my first Senate vote since I took a bad fall back in June. I\u2019m really looking forward to being back on the Senate floor and seeing my colleagues.\n\n\u201cMy recovery has been a long and often frustrating process, and the lingering effects of childhood polio haven\u2019t made it any easier. I\u2019m still not quite back to 100%, but I\u2019ve assured Leader Thune that, as I continue with physical therapy on the advice of my doctors, I will do my best to be present for tough votes when our Conference needs me.", 1, "2026-09-15T09:50:21Z", "2026-09-15T09:52:05Z"], ["https://comer.house.gov/2026/9/comer-s-legislation-supporting-oscar-cross-boys-and-girls-club-signed-into-law", "Comer\u2019s Legislation Supporting Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club Signed into Law", "2026-09-11", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "KY", "James Comer", "C001108", "comer.house.gov", "comer", "https://comer.house.gov/media", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2014Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) applauded President Donald Trump for signing his legislation, H.R. 1276, into law. The new law removes outdated National Park Service (NPS) restrictions on property owned by the City of Paducah, clearing the way for local officials to transfer the property to the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club so the organization can renovate and improve its facilities.\n\n\u201cToday is a major victory for the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club and the entire McCracken County community. For more than sixty years, the club has provided generations of young people with opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed, but outdated federal restrictions have prevented the organization from improving its facilities and serving even more children. With President Trump\u2019s signature, we are cutting through federal red tape, empowering local leaders, and clearing the way for new classrooms, an updated gym, and other long-awaited improvements. I thank President Trump for signing my legislation into law, and I am grateful to Senator Rand Paul, Senator Mitch McConnell, Mayor George Bray, and the many local leaders who worked with me to deliver this lasting investment in Kentucky\u2019s youth,\u201d said Congressman Comer.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe City of Paducah approached Congressman Comer\u2019s office requesting assistance with removing the NPS\u2019s role in the property that includes the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club. The city currently owns the property after it was conveyed through the Federal Lands to Parks Program, but NPS still holds one restriction on the property. Paducah, Kentucky officials seek to transfer the property to the Boys and Girls Club, allowing the organization to renovate the building, including an updated gym and additional classrooms. Congressman Comer\u2019s office collaborated with the City of Paducah, NPS, U.S. Army, and the House Committee on Natural Resources on the legislation.\n\nRead More:\n\nComer Introduces Legislation to Remove Federal Government Restrictions on Paducah, Kentucky PropertyComer Testifies Before Natural Resources Committee, Urges Passage of Legislation Removing Federal Restrictions on Paducah PropertyHouse Passes Comer\u2019s Legislation Removing Federal Government Restrictions on Paducah, Kentucky Property", 1, "2026-09-12T09:02:30Z", "2026-09-12T09:03:27Z"], ["https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=0714785B-DF9F-477C-BE73-9092D0EB8DEA", "McConnell on 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks", "2026-09-11", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "KY", "Mitch McConnell", "M000355", "www.mcconnell.senate.gov", "mcconnell", "https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States:\n\n\u201cToday, I remember the clouds of dust that filled clear blue skies twenty-five years ago, stealing away fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, friends and colleagues. And I remember the faraway battlefields that claimed thousands more in the years that followed.\n\n\u201cMy deepest sympathies today are with those Americans for whom the grief of September 11th is not abstract but personal and unrelenting. Time will continue to ease our nation\u2019s shared pain, but it will never fill empty seats at family tables. And so those who continue to carry the heaviest burdens of that day and its aftermath must remain in our prayers.\n\n\u201cBut on top of remembrance and sympathy rests another national responsibility every bit as important: to give weight to the words Never Again. From the smoke and rubble of 9/11 came lessons about the fragility of our nation\u2019s security and what it takes to preserve it. We paid for these lessons with thousands of precious American lives. If we are still resolved never again to pay such a price, we must look with clear eyes at a dangerous world and redouble our efforts to outcompete those who would do us harm.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-12T09:02:30Z", "2026-09-12T09:03:27Z"], ["https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=8F1E1C50-26D2-4D71-BC8D-C67FB8A17A5E", "Barr Hosts CMS Administrator Oz in Lexington, Oz Confirms Rural Hospitals are Eligible for RHTP funds", "2026-09-04", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Andy Barr", "B001282", "barr.house.gov", "barr", "https://barr.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Lexington, KY \u2014 Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr welcomed Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz to Kentucky to meet with doctors and medical providers in Lexington.\n\nPrior to the meeting with physicians, Administrator Oz confirmed that Kentucky rural hospitals are eligible to receive funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding. Governor Andy Beshear falsely claimed that rural hospitals were ineligible to receive funding from the RHTP program administered by CMS.\n\nCongressman Barr challenged Beshear to start using this money to rural hospitals in a letter on August 25. Barr also pointed to CMS guidance and states including Oregon, Georgia, and Minnesota that are directing Rural Health Transformation dollars toward rural hospitals.\n\n\u201cLet me be clear: Kentucky can use Rural Health Transformation Program funding to support its rural hospitals,\u201d said CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz. \u201cCMS guidance allows states to partner with hospitals and other health care providers and direct these resources toward strengthening rural care. I urge the Governor to focus his energy on putting these resources to work for the people of Kentucky.\u201d\n\n\u201cAdministrator Oz\u2019s visit should put this debate to rest, Kentucky can and should be using RHTP money for rural hospitals,\u201d said Congressman Barr. \u201cRural hospitals are eligible. Now, Governor Beshear needs to establish a transparent process that gives our rural hospitals the opportunity to compete for these funds and get to work.\u201d\n\nCongressional Republicans created the 5-year $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program to invest in rural health care across America. Kentucky received $212.9 million for the first year of the program.\n\nBarr has also worked with the Kentucky Hospital Association to strengthen rural hospitals, including helping preserve state-directed payments that resulted in an additional $5.2 billion for Kentucky rural hospitals.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-05T08:49:07Z", "2026-09-05T08:50:44Z"], ["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=A53332A4-BCA8-4B7C-B4BA-D40B2DADABE5", "Congressman Rogers Votes to Protect Mining in America", "2026-09-02", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 U.S. Rep. Harold \u201cHal\u201d Rogers (KY-05) voted for the Protecting Domestic Mining Act (H.R. 1501) on Wednesday to expedite permitting for American mining and mineral processing.\n\n\u201cWe need to strengthen mining in America, not only to create jobs in the coal industry and lower energy rates, but to empower the U.S. supply chain from mining to manufacturing. Products that are Made in America, ultimately start with Mining in America,\u201d said Congressman Rogers, Dean of the House. \u201cThis bill streamlines the permitting process and clears roadblocks for American production, so we don\u2019t have to rely on foreign countries for raw materials.\u201d\n\nLast year, the United States depended on imports for more than half of its supply of 54 non-fuel mineral commodities, giving other countries leverage over American workers, manufacturers and national security.\n\nH.R. 1501 permanently makes domestic mining and mineral processing eligible sectors for FAST-41. It does not waive environmental laws, eliminate required reviews, or guarantee a permit.\n\nThe bill passed the House and now moves on to the Senate for consideration.\n\nFor more information about Congressman Rogers\u2019 work in Washington and at home in Kentucky, visit halrogers.house.gov and follow him on social media.", 1, "2026-09-03T09:29:33Z", "2026-09-03T09:31:32Z"], ["https://massie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=395851", "Reps. Massie, Burlison Introduce the \"Flock-Off Act\" to Defund Surveillance State Cameras", "2026-09-02", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Thomas Massie", "M001184", "massie.house.gov", "massie", "https://massie.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "For Immediate Release\n\nContact: massie.press@mail.house.gov\n\nContact #: 202-225-3465\n\nWashington, D.C.- Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) announces the introduction of H.R. 10221, the Flock-Off Act. The legislation responds to Americans' concerns about the growing surveillance state by prohibiting the use of federal funds to purchase, install, maintain, operate, or upgrade automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and biometric surveillance cameras. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO) is co-leading the legislation.\n\n\"The federal government shouldn\u2019t provide 'security' grants to cities and police departments that have gone beyond the pale and turned their communities into a version of 1984,\" said Rep. Thomas Massie. \"The Flock-Off Act withholds federal money from municipalities and police departments that deploy Flock cameras to surveil law-abiding citizens. Federal taxpayers should not be forced to fund the surveillance state.\"\n\n\"Technology may change, but our constitutional rights do not,\u201d said Congressman Eric Burlison. \"The Fourth Amendment protects Americans from unreasonable searches, and advances in surveillance technology should not come at the expense of our privacy and liberty. The federal government should not use taxpayer dollars to build a surveillance state that tracks law-abiding Americans. Our rights are unalienable, and Congress has a responsibility to protect them.\"\n\nThe Flock-Off Act:\n\nCuts off federal funding for Flock-style surveillance by prohibiting federal funds from being used to purchase, install, maintain, operate, or upgrade automated license plate readers and biometric surveillance cameras.\n\nRequires federal agencies to remove federally funded systems and requires state and local recipients to stop operating them within 180 days as a condition of continued funding under the relevant federal program.\n\nWithholds federal program funds from recipients until violations of the spending prohibitions are repaid to the United States Treasury.\n\nProhibits federal funds from paying for contracts, subscriptions, cloud services, databases, or data-sharing arrangements connected to covered camera systems.\n\nCovers AI-augmented automated license plate readers and biometric cameras.\n\nDefines biometric data to include facial recognition, voiceprints, iris/retinal scans, fingerprints, and gait recognition.\n\nProvides an exception allowing continued federal funding for cameras located within 1 mile of the Northern and Southern Border that are used for the detection and interdiction of unlawful entry, human trafficking, and drug smuggling.\n\nAllows the continued use of federal funds for ALPRs used for the sole purpose of collecting, administering, or enforcing tolls.\n\nOriginal cosponsors of the Flock-Off Act include Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), and Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN).\n\nThe text of the Flock-Off Act is available at this link.", 1, "2026-09-03T09:29:33Z", "2026-09-03T09:31:32Z"], ["https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=9CD28504-B1C3-4F57-A719-2E06773F4C64", "Trump Approves Kentucky FEMA Funds After Barr, Congressional Delegation Push for Approval", "2026-09-01", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Andy Barr", "B001282", "barr.house.gov", "barr", "https://barr.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) applauded President Donald Trump for approving $9.1 million in Public Assistance (PA) relief through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to Kentucky for severe weather impacting Kentuckians earlier this year from June 17-30. The President announced the approval via TruthSocial earlier tonight. Kentuckians in these counties are eligible for PA under the FEMA designation: Bullitt, Butler, Clinton, Cumberland, Garrard, Grayson, Green, Hardin, Henderson, Jackson, Jessamine, Madison, Meade, Mercer, Metcalfe, Ohio, Owsley, Rockcastle, Spencer, and Wayne.\n\nCongressman Barr led the Kentucky Congressional Delegation in urging an approval of the FEMA request from Kentucky earlier this year in a letter to the President.\n\n\u201cI just informed Andy Barr that I am approving 9.1 Million Dollars for severe storms, winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides, that they are recovering from. The Great People of Kentucky are resilient, smart, and tough, and I am with them all the way,\u201d President Trump said in-part.\n\n\u201cTonight, I spoke with President Trump over the phone. I am grateful that after I advocated for FEMA relief to recover from difficult storms that hit Kentucky earlier this summer, President Trump is approving $9.1M in federal funds to Kentucky,\u201d said Congressman Barr. \u201cI will always fight to deliver for the people of our Commonwealth.\u201d", 1, "2026-09-02T09:19:58Z", "2026-09-02T09:20:51Z"], ["https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=391158", "Guthrie Votes To Avoid Government Shutdown", "2026-09-01", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Brett Guthrie", "G000558", "guthrie.house.gov", "guthrie", "https://guthrie.house.gov/news", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following the House passage of H.R. 6500, a temporary government funding bill that would fund the government through December 11, 2026. This legislation is designed to provide Congress additional time to complete the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations process in regular order and avoid a government shutdown at the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2026.\n\n\u201cThroughout the 119th Congress, House Republicans have worked to responsibly fund and keep the federal government open,\u201d said Congressman Guthrie. \u201cToday, I voted in favor of a Continuing Resolution to give Congress additional time to finalize the appropriations process without running the risk of another detrimental government shutdown.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nH.R. 6500 is a continuing resolution that would extend government funding through December 11, 2026. This legislation previously passed the Senate and now heads to President Trump\u2019s desk for signature.\n\nImportantly, this bill would:\n\nAllow the Department of Agriculture to continue food assistance programs such as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), for the duration of the CR.\n\nExtend other crucial programs in their current form, including key provisions of the National Flood Insurance Act, wildfire suppression efforts, disaster relief, small business support, and livestock reporting for the duration of the CR.", 1, "2026-09-02T09:19:58Z", "2026-09-02T09:20:51Z"], ["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=1D2A1C4E-E2E9-41FC-B542-0AB7C84EAAE1", "Congress Passes Federal Funding Extension to Avoid Government Shutdown", "2026-09-01", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Rep. Harold \"Hal\" Rogers (KY-05) voted for the Senate Amendment to the Continuing Appropriations Act of 2026, H.R. 6500, to extend current federal funding through December 11, 2026. The bipartisan stopgap funding bill avoids a government shutdown ahead of the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2026.\n\n\"We voted to keep the government open and running for the American people, removing any fear of losing federal pay, benefits or services from a government shutdown,\" said Congressman Rogers, Chairman Emeritus of the House Appropriations Committee. \"Our work on the House Appropriations Committee has been thorough and efficient, reporting all 12 federal funding bills for fiscal year 2027 out of committee for consideration by the House, where three have already been approved. This extension provides additional time for the House and Senate to finalize all 12 federal funding bills with thoughtful investments of taxpayer dollars.\"\n\nThe clean, bipartisan bill passed by a vote of 370 to 48 and now moves on to President Trump's desk for signature.", 1, "2026-09-02T09:19:58Z", "2026-09-02T09:20:51Z"], ["https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=4E3BC616-ADF6-4D80-B15A-CF46D0163333", "McConnell Announces Final Federal Funding for University of Kentucky Ag Research Building", "2026-08-26", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "KY", "Mitch McConnell", "M000355", "www.mcconnell.senate.gov", "mcconnell", "https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today applauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s decision to provide the additional $26.7 million in federal funding for the construction of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Forage-Animal Production Unit at the University of Kentucky:\n\n\u201cI\u2019m honored to have helped secure funding for the establishment and construction of this project over the years, and it\u2019s great to see this final piece go into place for Kentucky\u2019s leading agricultural research lab,\u201d said Senator McConnell. \u201cThere is no doubt this funding will help the University of Kentucky continue to solidify itself as the center for agricultural research in the Commonwealth, and I\u2019m grateful for its work in this field. Our shared belief in improving the lives of Kentucky farmers and enhancing our agriculture industry through research has made for a productive working relationship that has delivered results for Kentuckians.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe University of Kentucky is deeply grateful to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for this significant investment in agricultural research and to Senator Mitch McConnell for his steadfast leadership in helping make this project a reality. This funding represents a transformative step forward for the Agricultural Research Service Forage-Animal Production Unit and reinforces Kentucky\u2019s position as a national leader in agricultural innovation,\u201d said UK President Eli Capilouto. \"The collaboration among USDA, the Agricultural Research Service and the University of Kentucky will expand our ability to conduct groundbreaking research that supports farmers and strengthens rural communities, advancing the future of agriculture. We are proud to continue this partnership in service to the Commonwealth.\u201d", 1, "2026-08-27T16:10:01Z", "2026-08-27T16:10:50Z"], ["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=34EE8511-7645-45D7-9E72-9A6F24DAB747", "McCreary County Funding Delivered by Congressman Rogers, Sen. Stivers, Rep. Upchurch", "2026-08-26", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Including $2 Million for New Northern McCreary Firehouse\n\nWHITLEY CITY, KY \u2013 U.S. Rep. Harold \u201cHal\u201d Rogers (KY-05) joined Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers and State Rep. Ken Upchurch at the McCreary County Courthouse on Tuesday to deliver federal and state funds for local projects in McCreary County.\n\nCongressman Rogers presented a federal check for $2 million in Community Project Funding to McCreary County Judge Executive Jimmie \u201cBevo\u201d Greene and Fire Chief Tim Perry for construction of the new Northern McCreary County Firehouse.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud to support our first responders who stand on the front lines of this community every single day, especially our volunteer firefighters who provide wide-spread emergency services across the most rural parts of our counties,\u201d said Congressman Rogers, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. \u201cThe funding for the Northern McCreary County Firehouse was signed into law by President Trump in February, and I\u2019m proud to deliver the check to Judge Greene and Chief Perry today.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe are grateful to Congressman Rogers for this funding for the new fire station for the Northern McCreary Fire Department,\u201d said Judge Greene. \u201cAll of the projects mentioned today are very important to this county and we should never lose sight of how important our federal and state partners are to us. We are forever grateful for the investments in Stearns and our infrastructure throughout the county.\u201d\n\nSen. Stivers and Rep. Upchurch delivered three state checks totaling $6.3 million for the following projects:\n\n$3 million for the McCreary County Heritage Founding in support of the Stearns Revitalization Project;\n\n$2 million for the McCreary County Fiscal Court\u2019s Cumberland Falls Water and Sewer Project; and\n\n$1.3 million for construction of an access road at McCreary Central High School.\n\n\u201cWe\u2019re here with Congressman Rogers who has been a leader and key federal partner for us, helping us prioritize state funding for local projects,\u201d said Sen. Stivers. \u201cState Rep. Ken Upchurch and I are delivering funds that will continue the impressive revitalization in Stearns, strengthen the water and sewer infrastructure for the Cumberland Falls State Park, and build a new access road for the high school that connects to US 27. The collaboration and communication between Judge Greene, the school board and the Heritage Foundation have been essential, and we\u2019re proud to secure the funding to get these projects underway.\u201d\n\n\u201cMcCreary County has always punched above its weight, because of the leaders you have at the local, state and federal levels who work together for strong investments,\u201d said State Rep. Ken Upchurch. \u201cWe were proud to carry the water for McCreary County for these projects, paving the way for new opportunities and a stronger economy.\u201d\n\nFor more information about Congressman Rogers\u2019 work in Washington and at home in Kentucky, visit halrogers.house.gov and follow him on social media.", 1, "2026-08-28T17:11:49Z", "2026-08-28T17:13:14Z"], ["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=601EEBEB-F203-4C70-906A-25F0FDD6A9AF", "Congressman Rogers Breaks Ground at High School Alma Mater for New Development in Wayne County", "2026-08-26", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Monticello, KY \u2013 U.S. Rep. Harold \u201cHal\u201d Rogers (KY-05) joined state and local officials for a ground-breaking ceremony at his high school alma mater, the former Wayne County High School\u2019s AJ Lloyd Building. The building will be renovated into a new outdoor community center and farmer\u2019s market. Another building on-site will become the new home of Provalus, a technology company that will be able to expand from 140 to 200 jobs in Monticello.\n\nThe estimated cost to renovate the AJ Lloyd Building is $4.7 million. Congressman Rogers secured $4 million in federal Community Project Funding in 2024.\n\n\u201cThis historic building in my home county is a landmark in my memories. It\u2019s the place where teachers, friends and community leaders molded my beliefs, work ethic, and inspired my desire to serve others. This building has served countless families in Wayne County well over the years, and now, it will be a recreational centerpiece for the community, with a technology hub next door,\u201d said Congressman Rogers, Dean of the House. \u201cThe dual purpose of this property paves the way for more jobs in Wayne County, and a beautiful place for local families to enjoy for generations.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s a great time to be in Monticello! When this historic building is renovated, it will honor the past and make way for future opportunities. We also recruited Provalus to invest in our workforce, and we\u2019re excited to give them space to expand and add more jobs on this property as well,\u201d said Kenny Catron, Mayor of Monticello. \u201cWe really appreciate Congressman Hal Rogers and our state leaders for working with us to secure the funding to move this project forward for the people of Monticello.\u201d\n\n\u201cMayor Catron and I had only been in office for a couple months when we first learned about Provalus\u2019 interest in moving to Wayne County \u2013 so we immediately went to work. This whole county pulled together from the beginning, and we cannot stress how great it was to see so many people unite to support this entire project,\u201d said Scott Gehring, Wayne County Judge Executive. \u201cCongressman Rogers and our state leaders have been with us from the get-go and we\u2019re excited for what this project is going to do for the community.\u201d\n\nThe estimated cost to renovate the additional building for Provalus is $6.6 million. More than $4.1 million has been secured through state funding, along with a $1 million Community Development Block Grant, and an investment from Provalus. Additional grant funding is pending.\n\n\u201cWe had no jobs coming to Wayne County for a long time, so we really pulled together to spread the word that we are open for business. One of the things I like to say is, \u2018this ain\u2019t your mama\u2019s Monticello.\u2019 We are doing better and I\u2019m looking forward to the things that are going to be taking place in the next decade,\u201d said State Rep. Ken Upchurch. \u201cThis building will make Monticello a destination and I\u2019m proud to be a small part of it.\u201d\n\nPhotos from the event are posted on Congressman Rogers' Facebook Page.", 1, "2026-08-28T17:11:49Z", "2026-08-28T17:13:14Z"], ["https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=006AD26F-EAA3-488F-9A87-17D7EA0D9DC2", "Barr Calls Out Beshear Over Inaccurate Rural Hospital Claims", "2026-08-25", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Andy Barr", "B001282", "barr.house.gov", "barr", "https://barr.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) called on Governor Andy Beshear to explain why his administration\u2019s $212.9 million federal rural health plan does not clearly identify or prioritize the 35 Kentucky hospitals Beshear repeatedly claimed would close because of H.R. 1.\n\nIn a letter to Governor Beshear, Barr highlighted the discrepancy between the Governor\u2019s repeated public warnings and his administration\u2019s recently announced plan for $212.9 million in federal funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program.\n\nFor months, Beshear has told Kentuckians that 35 rural hospitals were at risk because of the legislation. On June 23, 2025, he stated that \u201c35 rural hospitals in Kentucky will close.\u201d Days later, Beshear warned that \u201c35 hospitals are under the threat of closing, stripping care from families, cutting jobs and crippling local economies.\u201d He later claimed Congress had voted to \u201cclose 35 rural hospitals in our state\u201d and has continued repeating these claims dozens of times.\n\nHowever, the Sheps Center analysis associated with the 35-hospital figure never concluded that 35 Kentucky hospitals would close. The analysis identified financially vulnerable hospitals from across the country but did not conclude that those hospitals would close because of H.R. 1. Senate Democrats later used their own selected criteria to identify 35 Kentucky hospitals as being at increased risk, but neither the Sheps analysis nor the Senators\u2019 list concluded that those hospitals would close. The analysis was also conducted before the final bill became law and did not account for subsequent changes to the final law, including the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program.\n\n\u201cThe Rural Health Transformation Program gives Governor Beshear the resources to protect rural hospitals,\u201d Rep. Barr said. \u201cIf 35 hospitals are truly on a path toward closure, as Governor Beshear repeatedly claims, why doesn\u2019t his plan prioritize those hospitals and reinforce them with the hundreds of millions of dollars that Congressional Republicans provided his administration in July of last year? If he stands by that claim, why doesn\u2019t his plan reflect it?\u201d\n\nCongressional Republicans created the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program to help rural providers navigate the Medicaid reforms and preserve access to care. Kentucky has now received $212.9 million in first-year funding through that program.\n\nThe law also reforms Medicaid to strengthen eligibility and program integrity while putting the program on a more sustainable fiscal path. Importantly, the reforms do not eliminate Medicaid funding or stop its growth. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, federal spending on Medicaid and CHIP is still projected to rise from $668 billion in 2026 to $892 billion in 2036, an increase of roughly one-third.\n\nWith Kentucky now receiving $212.9 million specifically to strengthen rural health care, the Beshear administration still has not explained how that funding will address the 35 hospitals the Governor repeatedly warned were at risk. Its plan does not identify those hospitals, specify how much funding they will receive or explain how its five initiatives would prevent the closures and healthcare job losses he predicted.\n\nBarr is requesting that the Beshear administration:\n\nProvide the evidence supporting the claim that 35 Kentucky hospitals would close and state whether the administration conducted its own hospital-by-hospital analysis or relied on the pre-enactment Sheps Center analysis and related Senate materials.\n\nState whether the administration still believes each of those hospitals is at risk of closure.\n\nExplain how much of Kentucky\u2019s $212.9 million award will directly benefit those hospitals.\n\nExplain how the administration will address any hospital that does not receive or directly benefit from that assistance. State whether Beshear continues to stand by his assertion that 35 Kentucky hospitals will close and, if not, publicly correct the record.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-26T05:33:32Z", "2026-08-26T05:34:56Z"], ["https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=4EF5652D-27F8-435D-ACFA-7683A76CB200", "Barr Calls Out Beshear Over Inaccurate Rural Hospital Claims", "2026-08-25", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Andy Barr", "B001282", "barr.house.gov", "barr", "https://barr.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) called on Governor Andy Beshear to explain why his administration\u2019s $212.9 million federal rural health plan does not clearly identify or prioritize the 35 Kentucky hospitals Beshear repeatedly claimed would close because of H.R. 1.\n\nIn a letter to Governor Beshear, Barr highlighted the discrepancy between the Governor\u2019s repeated public warnings and his administration\u2019s recently announced plan for $212.9 million in federal funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program.\n\nFor months, Beshear has told Kentuckians that 35 rural hospitals were at risk because of the legislation. On June 23, 2025, he stated that \u201c35 rural hospitals in Kentucky will close.\u201d Days later, Beshear warned that \u201c35 hospitals are under the threat of closing, stripping care from families, cutting jobs and crippling local economies.\u201d He later claimed Congress had voted to \u201cclose 35 rural hospitals in our state\u201d and has continued repeating these claims dozens of times.\n\nHowever, the Sheps Center analysis associated with the 35-hospital figure never concluded that 35 Kentucky hospitals would close. The analysis identified financially vulnerable hospitals from across the country but did not conclude that those hospitals would close because of H.R. 1. Senate Democrats later used their own selected criteria to identify 35 Kentucky hospitals as being at increased risk, but neither the Sheps analysis nor the Senators\u2019 list concluded that those hospitals would close. The analysis was also conducted before the final bill became law and did not account for subsequent changes to the final law, including the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program.\n\n\u201cThe Rural Health Transformation Program gives Governor Beshear the resources to protect rural hospitals,\u201d Rep. Barr said. \u201cIf 35 hospitals are truly on a path toward closure, as Governor Beshear repeatedly claims, why doesn\u2019t his plan prioritize those hospitals and reinforce them with the hundreds of millions of dollars that Congressional Republicans provided his administration in July of last year? If he stands by that claim, why doesn\u2019t his plan reflect it?\u201d\n\nCongressional Republicans created the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program to help rural providers navigate the Medicaid reforms and preserve access to care. Kentucky has now received $212.9 million in first-year funding through that program.\n\nThe law also reforms Medicaid to strengthen eligibility and program integrity while putting the program on a more sustainable fiscal path. Importantly, the reforms do not eliminate Medicaid funding or stop its growth. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, federal spending on Medicaid and CHIP is still projected to rise from $668 billion in 2026 to $892 billion in 2036, an increase of roughly one-third.\n\nWith Kentucky now receiving $212.9 million specifically to strengthen rural health care, the Beshear administration still has not explained how that funding will address the 35 hospitals the Governor repeatedly warned were at risk. Its plan does not identify those hospitals, specify how much funding they will receive or explain how its five initiatives would prevent the closures and healthcare job losses he predicted.\n\nBarr is requesting that the Beshear administration:\n\nProvide the evidence supporting the claim that 35 Kentucky hospitals would close and state whether the administration conducted its own hospital-by-hospital analysis or relied on the pre-enactment Sheps Center analysis and related Senate materials.\n\nState whether the administration still believes each of those hospitals is at risk of closure.\n\nExplain how much of Kentucky\u2019s $212.9 million award will directly benefit those hospitals.\n\nExplain how the administration will address any hospital that does not receive or directly benefit from that assistance. State whether Beshear continues to stand by his assertion that 35 Kentucky hospitals will close and, if not, publicly correct the record.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-26T05:33:32Z", "2026-08-26T05:34:56Z"], ["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=696E3EC1-F787-45C5-ACCA-EBCCAA082EE7", "Congressman Rogers Joins State Sen. Stivers & Rep. Wilson to Deliver Infrastructure Funds in Williamsburg", "2026-08-25", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WILLIAMSBURG, KY (August 25, 2026) \u2013 U.S. Rep. Harold \u201cHal\u201d Rogers (KY-05) joined Kentucky Senate President Roberts Stivers and State Rep. Nick Wilson at the Williamsburg Tourism and Convention Center on Tuesday to deliver funding for local infrastructure projects in Whitley County.\n\nCongressman Rogers delivered a $3 million check to Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison and Whitley County Judge Executive Pat White for the water improvement project in Downtown Williamsburg. Congressman Rogers secured the funding through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 531 Program, created exclusively to expand water and wastewater resources in Southern and Eastern Kentucky. When complete, the $15 million project will impact more than 8,800 homes and 460 businesses.\n\n\u201cJust last week, there was a boil water advisory in downtown Williamsburg. This funding will go a long way to eliminate water problems downtown. It will repair and replace deteriorating waterlines and build a new water tank for the city,\u201d said Congressman Rogers, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. \u201cWater projects don\u2019t often get big headlines, but strong infrastructure systems are essential to economic development, our schools, our businesses, our homes and our health. I was proud to work with Mayor Harrison and Judge White on this important project in Whitley County.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe total project will cost $15 million, but thanks to Congressman Rogers, Sen. Stivers and Rep. Wilson, we already have $9 million covered,\u201d said Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison. \u201cWe\u2019ll be able to take care of the citizens of Williamsburg, the University of the Cumberlands, and then out to the county. This is going to make a huge difference without raising any taxes. We can go directly to work on replacing our oldest water lines.\u201d\n\nSen. Stivers and Rep. Wilson also presented four checks in state funding, including:\n\n$1.5 million to the replace the water tank in Downtown Williamsburg;\n\n$1.5 million to support the renovation and expansion of the local jail;\n\n$950,000 for development of an innovation hub; and\n\n$6.4 million for a runway addition at the Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport.\n\n\u201cI love these big checks because it means we\u2019re getting things done for our community. With support from Congressman Rogers and our state officials, we\u2019re able to do far more than we could on our own,\u201d said Whitley County Judge Executive Pat White. \u201cWe\u2019re adding 100 beds onto the Whitley County Detention Center, which will get us close to 300 beds, making it more efficient, and I\u2019m proud to say that construction is moving ahead of schedule. All of these projects are great for our county and our neighbors.\u201d\n\n\u201cThese projects come to fruition through thoughtful collaboration between the local, state and federal levels, and strategic investments,\u201d said Sen. Stivers, President of the Kentucky Senate. \u201cWe\u2019ve made great strides over the last ten years in the state legislature, allowing us to get better bond ratings, while also reducing state income tax from 6% to 3.5%. The state legislature has created the wave for this growth and prosperity by the policies we have enacted.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe have strategically been working on ways to bring more jobs and businesses to our region, and this funding will pave the way for the economic development and innovation we need,\u201d said State Rep. Nick Wilson.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m really proud of the things we\u2019ve been able to do together, across Whitley County,\u201d said Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus. \u201cCongressman Rogers and our state legislators know how to tackle a problem, and they continue to work with us day after day. I\u2019m grateful for our collective partnership.\u201d\n\nFor more information about Congressman Rogers\u2019 work in Washington and at home in Kentucky, visit halrogers.house.gov and follow him on social media.", 1, "2026-08-27T16:10:01Z", "2026-08-27T16:10:50Z"], ["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=92B26AE6-60D9-43E5-9211-CC3DC81C78A7", "The Center for Rural Development breaks ground on new Regional Training Center", "2026-08-24", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "New facility will expand advanced workforce training and career opportunities across Southern and Eastern Kentucky\n\nSomerset, KY (Aug. 24, 2026) - The Center for Rural Development today celebrated a major milestone with the groundbreaking of a new Regional Training Center that will expand workforce development, provide advanced training opportunities, and strengthen the skilled workforce across Southern and Eastern Kentucky.\n\nThe new 12,500-square-foot facility, with a budget of approximately $5 million, will expand access to specialized technical training in high-demand fields, giving participants hands-on experience with modern equipment, industry-recognized curricula, and opportunities to earn industry-recognized credentials.\n\n\u201cThe Center\u2019s new regional training hub will elevate our workforce to be qualified for more aerospace and defense technologies, giving our people the space to grow and thrive in their own hometowns,\u201d said U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers, who helped create The Center for Rural Development 30 years ago. \u201cBusiness owners across our district have told me that we have the best workforce in the country, and as we expand workforce skills, we can recruit new industries.\u201d\n\nThe Regional Training Center will focus on preparing individuals for careers in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, aviation, electronics, and defense-related industries.\n\n\u201cThis is a monumental day and major milestone for The Center for Rural Development as we continue our commitment to building a stronger workforce and bringing specialized, high-quality training closer to home,\u201d said Lonnie Lawson, President and CEO. \u201cThis facility will equip people with the skills and industry connections they need for rewarding careers while helping regional employers build the skilled workforce they need to grow.\u201d\n\nAdvanced Manufacturing Training\n\nThe Center for Rural Development will partner with the eKentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute (eKAMI) to provide hands-on advanced manufacturing instruction modeled after eKAMI\u2019s successful workforce training programs.\n\nTraining opportunities are expected to include:\n\nCNC machining, programming, machine setup and operation\n\nHands-on instruction using CNC mills and CNC lathes\n\nCAD/CAM and Mastercam programming and design\n\nPrecision measurement, inspection and quality control, including Coordinate Measuring Machine Technology\n\nRobotics, automation and advanced manufacturing processes\n\nPreparation for industry-recognized manufacturing credentials\n\nCareer pathways in CNC machining, programming, quality control, robotics and other advanced manufacturing occupations\n\nAerospace and Defense Training\n\nThe facility will also establish a comprehensive Aerospace and Defense Technician Training Program designed to prepare participants for skilled technical careers within the growing aerospace, aviation, and defense sectors.\n\nTraining opportunities are expected to include:\n\nElectronics assembly, soldering, inspection and testing\n\nWire-harness fabrication and high-reliability electronics\n\nMechanical and aerospace assembly\n\nComposites and advanced manufacturing techniques\n\nCAD/CAM and technical design\n\nQuality systems, testing and inspection\n\nOpportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications and credentials\n\nPreparation for careers in aerospace manufacturing, electronics, assembly, testing, quality assurance and related technical fields\n\nThe aerospace initiative is being developed with input and expertise from regional and industry partners, including Morehead State University and SpaceTEC, with the goal of creating training pathways aligned with the skills and standards required by today's aerospace and defense employers.\n\nThe Regional Training Center represents another investment by The Center for Rural Development in expanding economic opportunity and connecting Kentucky workers with the training needed to compete for high-quality careers while helping employers build the talent pipeline necessary for continued growth.\n\nConstruction on the advanced-manufacturing facility is expected to be completed in September 2027.\n\nEstablished in 1996 through the vision of U.S. Congressman Harold \"Hal\" Rogers, (KY-05), and other leaders, The Center for Rural Development is a nonprofit organization fueled by a mission to provide leadership that stimulates innovative and sustainable economic development solutions and a better way of life in Southern and Eastern Kentucky. In its 45-county primary service region, The Center provides innovative programs in leadership, public safety, technology, and arts and culture. The Center is committed to constantly expanding its capabilities in order to deliver a range of key services throughout Kentucky and the nation.", 1, "2026-08-25T05:31:37Z", "2026-08-25T05:33:09Z"], ["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=DC74B57D-4139-474F-8CC0-BB730FDEB031", "Congressman Rogers Delivers Funding for Police in Southern & Eastern Kentucky", "2026-08-24", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "The Center for Rural Development to administer Law Enforcement Technology 2.0 Project\n\nSomerset, KY \u2013 (Aug. 24, 2026) When an emergency happens, reliable communication can make all the difference. The Center for Rural Development will administer a new initiative to help equip law enforcement agencies across Southern and Eastern Kentucky with modern communications technology to better coordinate and respond when communities need them most.\n\nThe Law Enforcement Technology 2.0 Project was officially announced Monday, Aug. 24, in Somerset, bringing together law enforcement officers and public safety leaders from across the region to highlight a major investment in the communications technology first responders rely on to protect their communities.\n\n\u201cNatural disasters and other recent tragedies during emergency response have magnified the need for new communications equipment in our rural police departments across Southern and Eastern Kentucky,\u201d said U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers. \u201cThis funding will not only help our police officers better serve our communities, but it will also protect our first responders during critical emergency situations, ensuring they can communicate with one another when every second counts.\u201d\n\nFunding for the Law Enforcement Technology 2.0 Project was secured by Congressman Rogers in a $20 million Community Project Funding earmark that was signed into law by President Trump in February. The funding is exclusively for police departments in Kentucky\u2019s Fifth Congressional District to upgrade communications equipment for emergency response and natural disaster management.", 1, "2026-08-25T05:31:37Z", "2026-08-25T05:33:09Z"], ["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=94FF1B31-0FDB-4860-9609-019CCB507399", "Congressman Rogers, Army Corps Commander Met with State and Local Leaders in Letcher County on Flooding, Proposed Prison & Economic Development", "2026-08-20", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WHITESBURG, KY \u2013 U.S. Rep. Harold \u201cHal\u201d Rogers (KY-05) invited Col. John Moran, the new Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Louisville District, to help address emergency flood control with local and state leaders in Letcher County on Wednesday.\n\n\u201cFleming-Neon flooded twice in 24 hours last week, as debris and sediment continue to block our waterways and flood our communities. It isn\u2019t just a problem in Letcher County; we need solutions to clean out streams all across our Appalachian region and particularly along the Kentucky River,\u201d said Congressman Rogers, Dean of the House. \u201cCol. Moran and two engineers listened to the challenges our local leaders face with costs and burdensome regulations at both state and federal levels. We discussed potential solutions for local officials when an emergency is declared, so we still have work to do.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe\u2019re not proposing to dredge the whole North Fork, but if we work a mile of the North Fork as it comes into Neon, we fix 75% of the problems downstream,\u201d said Terry Adams, Letcher County Judge Executive. \u201cWe need to remove debris from our streams and it\u2019s going to have to be a combined effort. We can\u2019t afford to rebuild and rebuild and rebuild.\u201d\n\nThe Mayors of Fleming-Neon, Jenkins and Whitesburg also shared their concerns with persistent flash flooding, relief from regulations to help protect residents, and delayed funding from FEMA. State Senator Scott Madon and State Rep. Mitch Whitaker also shared details about flooding in the region, and proposed state legislation that could help with hazard mitigation and other flood recovery efforts.\n\nThe Letcher County Planning Commission and Missy Matthews, President of Childers Oil and Double Kwik, hosted the meeting at the Double Kwik Headquarters in Whitesburg, which was recently renovated after being flooded in July 2022. Matthews and local officials with the East Kentucky Heritage Foundation presented an update on the Raven Rock Resort and the Thunder Mountain Shooting Reserve, two major projects that will boost the tourism economy in our region.\n\n\u201cI want everyone to love Eastern Kentucky as much as I do,\u201d said Matthews. \u201cWe are investing in reclaimed mine lands and repurposing it to generate new jobs and revitalize our economy.\u201d\n\nCongressman Rogers also provided a brief update on the proposed Letcher County Federal Prison that is slated to be built in Roxana, creating over 300 jobs in the region.\n\n\u201cI am receiving monthly updates from the Bureau of Prisons about progress on the proposed construction site, including the Army Corps\u2019 geotechnical study, and we are moving forward,\u201d said Congressman Rogers. \u201cCompletion of the new water project at Roxana will not only provide water for the prison but is already sending clean water to more than 70 homes that were relying on wells. The work to prepare for the prison has already improved this county.\u201d\n\nTo see more photos from the meeting, visit Congressman Rogers' Facebook page @CongressmanHalRogers.\n\nFor more information about Congressman Rogers\u2019 work in Washington and at home in Kentucky, visit halrogers.house.gov and follow him on social media.\n\nCol. Moran & Congressman Rogers meet with state and local leaders in Whitesburg, KY\n\nCongressman Rogers speaks to state and local leaders about flood control & economic development\n\nLetcher County Judge Executive Terry Adams speaks to Army Corps Engineers about flood prevention needs\n\nFleming-Neon Mayor Rick Burke speaks to Army Corps Engineers about stream sediment and debris causing more flood damage", 1, "2026-08-21T05:30:57Z", "2026-08-21T05:32:22Z"], ["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=BD0F1388-49CE-4653-A789-A82C871969B6", "London Federal Courthouse Annex Dedicated to Judge Eugene Siler, Jr.", "2026-08-18", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rogers, McConnell Led Federal Law for Designation\n\nLONDON, KY (August 18, 2026)\u2013The federal courthouse where Judge Eugene Siler, Jr. continues to serve after nearly 50 on the federal bench, now bears his name as the \u201cEugene E. Siler, Jr. United States Courthouse Annex.\u201d U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers and U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell championed the legislation in Congress that designated the courthouse in Judge Siler\u2019s honor. In London today, 200 people gathered in Judge Siler\u2019s courtroom to celebrate his ongoing legacy and dedication to justice in southeastern Kentucky.\n\n\u201cI'm honored to have this building named for me. It becomes the only federal building in the state to be named for a federal judge,\u201d said Judge Siler, Jr. \u201cI've been blessed by my highly intelligent clerks helping me and my fellow judges who have steered me from time to time and from case to case. My former clerks who are now judges, include: the Honorable Danny Reeves, Greg Van Tatenhove - now the Dean at UK College of Law, Robert Wier on the District Court, and Magistrate Judge Hanly Ingram in the Eastern District of Kentucky, plus State Judges Dan Balou and Sarah Beth Gregory.\u201d\n\n\u201cJudge Siler, like his father, has been a remarkable jurist, American patriot and servant for Eastern Kentucky and beyond. On and off the bench, Judge Siler has been a trusted advisor and loyal friend for countless individuals in our region, and it is only fitting that this hall of justice bears the Siler name,\u201dsaid Congressman Rogers, Dean of the House. \u201cThe first time I was sworn into office to represent Kentucky\u2019s Fifth Congressional District, it was Judge Siler who issued my oath of office, during a ceremonial celebration in Somerset. Today, is a full circle moment, as we celebrate his incredible lifetime of service and commitment to uphold our constitution.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor more than 50 years, Judge Eugene Siler, Jr. has served the Commonwealth of Kentucky with utmost distinction, always exercising impressive judgement when making difficult decisions and leading with a steady demeanor,\u201d said Senator McConnell.\u201cI was proud to support Judge Siler\u2019s elevation to the Sixth Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals, wherehehas served for nearly 25 years, and I\u2019m honored to have worked with Congressman Rogers to pass legislation that renamed the U.S. Courthouse Annex in London in honor of this great Kentuckian. Judge Siler\u2019s career of service to our country and the Commonwealth is a testament to his character, and no one is more deserving of this milestone.\u201d\n\nIn 1970, the Honorable Eugene Siler, Junior was nominated by President Richard Nixon as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky. Five years later, President Gerald Ford appointed him as the U.S. District Judge for the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky. In 1991, President George H.W. Bush appointed him to preside over the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, where he continues to serve.\n\n\u201cI had good judgment to know who to be friends with. One of them was Senator John Sherman Cooper, one of the finest senators from Kentucky. I made a friendship with Senator McConnell early on, and we've been friends ever since. And Congressman Hal Rogers, I swore him in the first time and we've been close friends, as he was with my father,\u201d continued Judge Siler. \u201cI wouldn't miss any of it for a minute. I enjoyed the ride and I'm going to enjoy some more of the ride.\u201d\n\nThe Siler family legacy of public service is highly regarded in southern Kentucky. Eugene\u2019s father served as a judge on the Kentucky Court of Appeals before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he served from 1955 to 1965. Both men joined the military before pursuing their law degrees, bravely serving, and protecting this great nation. His father served during World War I and II, and Siler, Junior was a U.S. Navy midshipman in 1957 and served as a lieutenant in the Navy Reserve from 1958 to1983.\n\nCongressman Rogers presented Judge Siler with a Congressional Record, commemorating the dedication of the \u201cEugene E. Siler, Junior United States Courthouse Annex.\u201d", 1, "2026-09-02T09:19:58Z", "2026-09-02T09:20:51Z"], ["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://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=A9CF6AC4-8023-4096-A094-603990F31170", "Congressman Rogers, State Leaders Deliver Over $30 Million for Infrastructure Projects in Eastern Kentucky", "2026-08-12", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "HAZARD, KY \u2013 U.S. Rep. Harold \u201cHal\u201d Rogers (KY-05) joined state and local leaders at Hazard Community and Technical College on Wednesday to deliver more than $30 million in federal funding for infrastructure projects in nine counties across southeastern Kentucky.\n\nCongressman Rogers secured the federal funding for four of the projects through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 531 Infrastructure Program. He created the funding source in 1996 to improve access to clean water and reliable wastewater resources exclusively in Kentucky\u2019s Fifth Congressional District.\n\n\u201cThis funding is the first step to job creation, economic development, flood recovery and even educational opportunities. Clean water and wastewater systems are the cornerstones that we build from in our communities,\u201d said Congressman Rogers, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. \u201cInfrastructure in the mountains comes with a hefty price tag, and this funding will help relieve the burden from our rural counties as they continue to revitalize and rebuild after the 2022 flood. I\u2019m also thankful for the strong partnership with our state leaders who have secured match money and additional funds to make our region stronger.\u201d\n\nCongressman Rogers secured federal funding for five of the projects through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to strengthen the infrastructure in Eastern Kentucky, particularly where communities continue to rebuild after the devastating flood in July 2022.\n\n\u201cWater infrastructure is so important to rural Kentuckians, and it\u2019s a priority for this administration. Today\u2019s announcements mark the latest investments we\u2019ve made to help Eastern Kentucky rebuild after the horrific flooding of 2022,\u201d said Travis Burton, State Director for USDA Rural Development. \u201cThanks to the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Rollins, we will continue working with water systems on projects big and small that will improve the quality of life and economic prosperity in rural Kentucky.\u201d\n\nKentucky Senate President Robert Stivers and State Senator Scott Madon also delivered state funding for three infrastructure projects in Letcher County.\n\n\u201cI can\u2019t emphasize the importance of the having this partnership between the federal, state and local levels enough. We have been able to match federal money with state funds for some of these projects to ensure they make it over the finish line,\u201d said Sen. Stivers. \u201cOur mountain communities are stronger today, thanks to the continued support of Congressman Rogers and his willingness to work with us on projects that strengthen our entire region.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis funding is a game changer for southeastern Kentucky, and I was proud to help secure state funding for three projects in Letcher County to advance job creation, tourism and economic development,\u201d said Sen. Madon. \"When we need help moving projects forward in southeastern Kentucky, we know we can always count on Congressman Rogers to get the job done at the federal level.\"\n\nThe funding delivered, includes:\n\n$1 million for Morehead State University\u2019s Sewer and Water Rehabilitation Project \u2013 Phase I: The U.S. Army Corps project will repair the entire system, serving 8,000 students and 800 faculty and staff, on and off campus.\n\n$3 million for the Elliott County Fiscal Court\u2019s Water Tower Project: The U.S. Army Corps project includes a 2.5 million gallon water tower for the Little Sandy Correctional Facility.\n\n$900,000 for Elkhorn City\u2019s Stillhouse Water Storage Tank in Pike County: The U.S. Army Corps project includes a new water tank with greater capacity to serve 500 homes and 35 businesses in Elkhorn City.\n\n$2 million for the City of Jenkins\u2019 Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion: The U.S. Army Corps project will increase capacity to support 115 new homes and up to eight new businesses. It will also improve reliable service for more than 600 homes and nearly 60 businesses that are currently on the system.\n\n$5.4 million for the City of Fleming-Neon in Letcher County: The USDA-RD project will replace nearly 37,000 linear feet of waterlines and fixtures.\n\n$10.9 million for the City of Jackson: The USDA-RD project will help replace the existing wastewater treatment plant that was damaged in the July 2022 flood.\n\n$4.6 million for the Knott County Water and Sewer District: The USDA-RD project will provide in-kind replacement of the wastewater treatment plant and sewer lines that were damaged during the July 2022 flood.\n\n$1.5 million for the City of Hazard: The USDA-RD project, funded through and ARC grant, will help replace 20 miles of water lines from Buckhorn to Chavies and construct a 250,000-gallon storage tank.\n\n$1.275 million for the City of Beattyville: The USDA-RD project, funded through an ARC grant, will renovate three existing water storage tanks throughout the distribution system.\n\nSTATE FUNDING: $1 million for the City of Jenkins: Local match for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 531 Project.\n\nSTATE FUNDING: $1.5 million for the Letcher County Fiscal Court: The funding will help provide waterline extensions to Thunder Mountain in Letcher County.\n\nSTATE FUNDING: $438,000 for the Southeast Road Resurfacing Project in Letcher County.\n\nFor more information about Congressman Rogers\u2019 work in Washington and at home in Kentucky, visit halrogers.house.gov and follow him on social media.", 1, "2026-08-13T06:17:16Z", "2026-08-13T06:18:13Z"], ["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=D666C8F0-E72C-4F85-A9E3-9818DD609387", "Congressman Rogers Joins State & Local Leaders to Announce Funding for London-Corbin Airport Tornado Recovery Renovations", "2026-08-11", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "LONDON, KY \u2013 U.S. Rep. Harold \u201cHal\u201d Rogers (KY-05) joined state and local leaders at the London-Corbin Airport on Tuesday to deliver a check for $2 million in Community Project Funding for airport terminal renovations. Congressman Rogers also announced $6.5 million in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help repair and replace airport facilities that were damaged by an EF-4 tornado on May 16, 2025.\n\n\u201cDespite suffering severe damage and heavy tornado debris at the London-Corbin Airport, it became the headquarters for emergency operations and a distribution center of hope for survivors across the county. The federal and state funding delivered today will go a long way, to help repair and rebuild airport facilities. It will also modernize the terminal to advance economic development opportunities for a brighter future,\u201d said Congressman Rogers, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. \u201cI\u2019m proud work in tandem with our state legislators to pull together the necessary funding to get the work underway.\u201d\n\n\u201cOver the last year, we have been focused on cleanup and recovery efforts. It\u2019s exciting to now focus on rebuilding and reworking the airport terminal and our hangar to be more efficient for our customers and our region,\u201d said Matt Singer, London-Corbin Airport Manager. \u201cWe are thankful for the funding support of our federal, state and local leaders.\u201d\n\nState Senator Brandon Storm and State Representatives Derek Lewis, Josh Bray, Tom O\u2019Dell Smith, Nick Wilson, Timmy Truett and Shane Baker helped secure $4 million in state funding to renovate the terminal, repair the hangar and other airport facilities. Senator Storm and State Representatives Truett and Baker presented a check to the airport board during the event.\n\n\u201cBefore the break of dawn on May 17, 2025, we knew state and federal resources would be necessary to recover and rebuild our community after the tornado. It is inspiring to see the transformation that has taken place at the airport and how this funding will not only help with repairs, but it will pave the way for new industrial development,\u201d said State Sen. Brandon Storm. \u201cWe have been working with Congressman Rogers on this project from day one, and we are grateful to get this much needed funding for our community.\u201d\n\n\u201cI was proud to work with other House and Senate members from Laurel County to help secure state funding for this project, and I\u2019m grateful for Congressman Rogers\u2019 partnership at the federal level as well,\u201d said State Rep. Derek Lewis. \u201cWe pulled up our bootstraps and went to work for the people of Laurel County to recover from the tornado, together. This airport was critical to recovery operations for months, and it\u2019s great to celebrate a new vision at the airport for economic growth and strength for Laurel and surrounding counties.\u201d\n\nFor more information about Congressman Rogers\u2019 work in Washington and at home in Kentucky, visit halrogers.house.gov and follow him on social media.\n\nCongressman Hal Rogers presents $2 million in Community Project Funding to the London-Corbin Airport Board, along with state & local leaders.", 1, "2026-08-12T06:18:38Z", "2026-08-12T06:20:33Z"], ["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://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=25E43CBF-8898-4D4C-AFFE-B31F85872009", "Update From Senator Mitch McConnell", "2026-08-06", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "KY", "Mitch McConnell", "M000355", "www.mcconnell.senate.gov", "mcconnell", "https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today:\n\n\u201cEarlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home. Elaine and I are grateful for the many well wishes and support from friends, colleagues, and Kentuckians, and for the attentive care I\u2019ve received from excellent doctors, nurses, therapists, and hospital staff.\n\n\u201cOn the advice of my doctors, I\u2019ll maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period, and I\u2019ll continue to engage with my staff and colleagues on important Senate business.\u201d", 1, "2026-08-07T06:11:19Z", "2026-08-07T06:12:42Z"], ["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://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=6091E632-EDB4-4E0A-9F25-ECC0A5B888C0", "Kentucky Congressional Delegation Urges President Trump to Approve Kentucky\u2019s Major Disaster Declaration", "2026-07-28", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Andy Barr", "B001282", "barr.house.gov", "barr", "https://barr.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) led the Kentucky Congressional Delegation in urging President Donald J. Trump to swiftly approve the Commonwealth of Kentucky\u2019s request for a Major Disaster Declaration following the devastating storms, flooding, tornadoes, and severe weather that struck communities across the Commonwealth between June 17 and June 30.\n\nThe delegation\u2019s letter expresses strong support for the Commonwealth\u2019s request and asks for immediate federal assistance to help Kentucky families and communities recover.\n\nThe prolonged weather event caused widespread damage across Kentucky, claiming the lives of six Kentuckians, including three residents of Madison County, while destroying homes, damaging businesses, washing out roads and bridges, and leaving thousands without power. Nineteen counties and thirteen cities declared states of emergency as multiple rounds of severe weather compounded the damage over nearly two weeks. The Commonwealth formally requested a Major Disaster Declaration on July 23.\n\n\u201cKentucky families have endured an extraordinary stretch of severe weather, and many communities are facing a long road to recovery,\u201d said Congressman Barr. \u201cThe damage across Central Kentucky, especially in Madison County where lives were tragically lost and neighborhoods were devastated, underscores the urgent need for federal assistance. I\u2019m joining together with the Kentucky Congressional Delegation to urge a swift approval of Kentucky\u2019s disaster declaration request so that our communities have the resources they need to rebuild.\u201d\n\nThe delegation wrote to the President in part, \u201cA total of 42 homes were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable, and over 100 businesses have been affected. Many roads, bridges, and electric infrastructure are severely damaged, causing a considerable economic impact across the state. Volunteers along with state and local emergency response organizations have been working tirelessly to clear debris and muck out flooded homes. However, with the recent string of disasters that Kentucky has faced, many disaster response teams in the state are fatigued and overwhelmed. Given the substantial damage and the challenges faced by state and local resources, we believe Federal assistance is necessary.\u201d\n\nThe Commonwealth\u2019s request seeks federal Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation funding for affected Kentucky communities.", 1, "2026-07-29T07:41:48Z", "2026-07-29T07:42:57Z"], ["https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=A0CF95F1-502A-4204-B90F-CAB7500028A3", "Kentucky Congressional Delegation Urges President Trump to Approve Kentucky\u2019s Major Disaster Declaration", "2026-07-28", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "Senate", "KY", "Mitch McConnell", "M000355", "www.mcconnell.senate.gov", "mcconnell", "https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) led the Kentucky Congressional Delegation in urging President Donald J. Trump to swiftly approve the Commonwealth of Kentucky\u2019s request for a Major Disaster Declaration following the devastating storms, flooding, tornadoes, and severe weather that struck communities across the Commonwealth between June 17 and June 30.\n\nThe delegation\u2019s letter expresses strong support for the Commonwealth\u2019s request and asks for immediate federal assistance to help Kentucky families and communities recover.\n\nThe prolonged weather event caused widespread damage across Kentucky, claiming the lives of six Kentuckians, including three residents of Madison County, while destroying homes, damaging businesses, washing out roads and bridges, and leaving thousands without power. Nineteen counties and thirteen cities declared states of emergency as multiple rounds of severe weather compounded the damage over nearly two weeks. The Commonwealth formally requested a Major Disaster Declaration on July 23.\n\n\u201cKentucky families have endured an extraordinary stretch of severe weather, and many communities are facing a long road to recovery,\u201d said Congressman Barr. \u201cThe damage across Central Kentucky, especially in Madison County where lives were tragically lost and neighborhoods were devastated, underscores the urgent need for federal assistance. I\u2019m joining together with the Kentucky Congressional Delegation to urge a swift approval of Kentucky\u2019s disaster declaration request so that our communities have the resources they need to rebuild.\u201d\n\nThe delegation wrote to the President in part, \u201cA total of 42 homes were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable, and over 100 businesses have been affected. Many roads, bridges, and electric infrastructure are severely damaged, causing a considerable economic impact across the state. Volunteers along with state and local emergency response organizations have been working tirelessly to clear debris and muck out flooded homes. However, with the recent string of disasters that Kentucky has faced, many disaster response teams in the state are fatigued and overwhelmed. Given the substantial damage and the challenges faced by state and local resources, we believe Federal assistance is necessary.\u201d\n\nThe Commonwealth\u2019s request seeks federal Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation funding for affected Kentucky communities.", 1, "2026-07-29T07:41:48Z", "2026-07-29T07:42:57Z"], ["https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=DC6BF158-0E6A-4BAC-AF63-43E7DB393869", "Update from Senator Mitch McConnell and the Office of the Attending Physician", "2026-07-27", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "Senate", "KY", "Mitch McConnell", "M000355", "www.mcconnell.senate.gov", "mcconnell", "https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and the Office of the Attending Physician released the following today:\n\n\u201cI\u2019m still working hard to get back to my full schedule of work in the Senate and in Kentucky, keeping up with intense physical therapy per my doctors\u2019 orders. Unfortunately, that means I won\u2019t be able to make it to Fancy Farm, Kentucky this Saturday.\n\n\u201cThere\u2019s no place I\u2019d rather be on the first Saturday in August than with the good people of western Kentucky, feasting on pork and mutton. When I first attended forty-two years ago, Fancy Farm was a pretty lonely place to be a Republican. But, my, how times have changed. Today, western Kentucky is a conservative Republican sea of red. So I hate that I\u2019ll miss the fun this year, but I\u2019m sending my best wishes to the St. Jerome community for a successful picnic.\n\n\u201cAs always, I appreciate all of your continued well wishes, and I\u2019m looking forward to getting back to the Senate and to Kentucky soon.\u201d\n\nFrom the Office of the Attending Physician (OAP):\n\n\u201cSenator McConnell continues his recovery from a fall at home in June. OAP physicians visit with the Senator every day, discussing all aspects of his rehabilitation care. Since his discharge from hospital care, he has maintained a strenuous course of physical therapy and rehabilitation, including multiple sessions a day designed to rebuild strength and reduce the risk of future falls. His bout with childhood polio continues to be a significant factor in his mobility. He is not yet medically cleared to leave the rehab facility and return to the office.\u201d\n\nSenator Mitch McConnell and Secretary Elaine Chao on Sunday, July 26, 2026.", 1, "2026-07-28T07:37:32Z", "2026-07-28T07:38:50Z"], ["https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=268545FE-AC4B-4366-A514-E2F82B6A44C3", "Barr Introduces Lawful Hemp Protection Act to Protect Kentucky Farmers, Consumers, and the Future of the Hemp Industry", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Andy Barr", "B001282", "barr.house.gov", "barr", "https://barr.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) introduced the Lawful Hemp Protection Act, bipartisan legislation to establish the first comprehensive federal regulatory framework for hemp-derived consumer products while protecting Kentucky farmers, enhancing consumer and child safety, and preserving the long-term viability of the domestic hemp industry.\n\nThis legislation establishes a clear federal framework for the hemp industry by setting consistent standards for cultivation, manufacturing, testing, and labeling, while prohibiting synthetic cannabinoids in finished hemp-derived products. It also supports American farmers by only allowing hemp grown, cultivated, and packaged in the United States. To further strengthen consumer protection and child safety, Rep. Barr\u2019s legislation limits retail sales of hemp-derived consumer products to individuals 21 years of age and older and prohibits the marketing or advertisement of any hemp products towards children.\n\n\u201cKentucky farmers helped build America\u2019s hemp industry and they deserve certainty,\u201d said Congressman Barr. \u201cThe Lawful Hemp Protection Act protects Kentucky agriculture, safeguards consumers, and establishes a commonsense regulatory framework that allows this important industry to continue to grow while ensuring products are safe and kept out of the hands of children. Kentucky has demonstrated that hemp can be successfully regulated while supporting farmers and protecting consumers. This legislation builds on that success by creating a national framework that rewards responsible producers, eliminates bad actors, and ensures consumers have confidence in the products they purchase.\u201d\n\n\u201cMinnesota became the model for responsible hemp regulation when it established a regulatory framework that complied with federal law and enabled local farmers and businesses to thrive,\u201d said Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN), the lead Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee. \u201cMy commonsense legislation will give regulatory clarity to Minnesota farmers, brewers and small business owners and provide an alternative to short-sighted federal policies that threaten Minnesota jobs and consumer choice. I am proud to have worked with Rep. Barr on a solution that protects our farmers and small businesses while also keeping our kids and communities safe.\u201d\n\n\"Reps. Andy Barr and Angie Craig deserve tremendous credit for stepping forward with a serious, science-based, and bipartisan solution at exactly the moment the hemp industry needs it most,\" said Jonathan Miller, General Counsel of the U.S. Hemp Roundtable. \"Their leadership on the Lawful Hemp Protection Act reflects a clear-eyed recognition that prohibition is the wrong path, and that American farmers, small businesses, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers deserve a workable federal framework built on responsible regulation. We are grateful for their willingness to engage stakeholders across the industry throughout the drafting process, and we look forward to continuing to work with them and their colleagues in Congress to advance a long-term federal solution.\"\n\n\u201cReps. Craig and Barr understand that this isn't a partisan issue \u2013 it's about protecting farmers who planted in good faith, small business owners who built legal companies, and consumers who deserve safe, tested, legal products instead of being pushed into an unregulated market,\u201d said HIFA Executive Director Brian Swensen. \"We appreciate all the hard work that brought us to this point. This bill is a strong step toward establishing a proper regulatory framework.\u201d\n\n\u201cRepresentative Barr\u2019s bill is a smart, bi-partisan, stakeholder-supported solution,\u201d said Christopher Lackner, founder and president, Hemp Beverage Alliance. \u201cOn behalf of the country\u2019s hemp beverage suppliers, distributors, retailers, and responsible adult consumers, we urge Congress to fast-track this legislation.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs longtime supporters of a comprehensive federal regulatory framework for hemp products, the Midwest Hemp Council thanks Congressman Andy Barr for his leadership in bringing stakeholders together to develop a national market structure. The hemp industry is united in supporting an extension of the November 12 deadline that would otherwise recriminalize the $40 Billion domestic hemp market. An extension will give lawmakers the time needed to enact a regulatory framework that unleashes opportunities for American farmers, meets consumer demand, and protects public health and safety,\u201d said Justin Swanson, President, MHC.\n\n\u201cThe Kentucky Hemp Association thanks Congressman Andy Barr for his leadership in introducing a comprehensive federal regulatory framework for hemp products,\u201d said Dee Dee Taylor, President of the Kentucky Hemp Association. \u201cKentucky has already demonstrated that a strong, state regulated market can protect consumers while supporting responsible businesses, and hemp has become a critical replacement crop for many of the Commonwealth's tobacco farmers. To preserve these hard-earned gains, Congress must extend the November 12 deadline that would otherwise disrupt the legal hemp marketplace. An extension will give lawmakers the time needed to build a durable federal framework that protects public health, respects successful state regulatory programs like Kentucky's, and preserves economic opportunities for American agriculture.\u201d\n\nKentucky has long been a national leader in hemp production, with Kentucky farmers growing approximately 4,700 acres of industrial hemp in 2025. The broader hemp marketplace supports thousands of jobs nationwide and contributes $30 billion to the U.S. economy. Under current law, restrictive provisions scheduled to take effect in November of this year threaten the future of lawful hemp production and virtually makes illegal overnight cultivation of this crop and sale of these products.\n\nThe Lawful Hemp Protection Act provides a long-term solution by modernizing federal hemp policy and establishing clear rules for producers, processors, retailers, and consumers. It highlights these main provisions:\n\nCreates separate regulatory categories for industrial hemp and consumable hemp products;\n\nChanges the legal limitation of hemp to one percent total THC concentration on a dry-weight basis and requires testing at the finished-product level as well as throughout the manufacturing chain;\n\nProhibits synthetic cannabinoids and other non-naturally occurring compounds;\n\nRequires consumable hemp products to be cultivated, processed, finished, and packaged in the United States;\n\nRestricts the sale of all consumable hemp-derived cannabinoid products to individuals 21 years of age and older;\n\nEstablishes strict packaging, labeling, and marketing standards to prevent youth access and deceptive advertising;\n\nDirects the Food and Drug Administration to establish maximum cannabinoid content limits for hemp-derived consumable products with \u201cfallback\u201d limits in case the FDA does not act within 12 months after passage;\n\nInstructs the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a three-tiered system for hemp-derived beverages \u2013 manufacturers, distributors, and retailers \u2013 with strict tied-house restrictions to maintain separation among tiers; and.\n\nInstructs the Treasury Department to collect a tax of 5 cents per milligram of THC in hemp-derived consumable beverages and 5% of the retail price on all other consumables that contain THC.\n\nThe Lawful Hemp Protection Act preserves states\u2019 ability to enact stricter regulations while ensuring lawful interstate commerce for compliant hemp products. This legislation is supported by American Healthy Alternatives Association, American Herbal Products Association, Americans for Prosperity, Coalition for Adult Beverage Alternatives (CABA), Hemp Beverage Alliance, Hemp Industry & Farmers of America (HIFA), Kentucky Hemp Association (KYHA), Midwest Hemp Council, Team Hemp, Total Wine & More, U.S. Hemp Roundtable, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA).\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-23T07:31:02Z", "2026-07-23T07:32:26Z"], ["https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=93EDE9E4-9CD0-4E8D-B97D-337529ACC397", "Barr Votes to Strengthen America\u2019s Military, Support Servicemembers, and Confront Global Threats", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Andy Barr", "B001282", "barr.house.gov", "barr", "https://barr.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) voted today in favor of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, legislation that strengthens America\u2019s military, supports servicemembers and their families, and ensures the United States is prepared to confront growing threats around the world.\n\nThe legislation delivers a 5% to 7% pay raise for America\u2019s servicemembers, invests more than $11.7 billion through the Pacific Deterrence Initiative to counter Communist China, strengthens America\u2019s defense industrial base, and improves military readiness.\n\nThe bill also reinforces America\u2019s support for Israel, strengthens cooperation against shared threats in the Middle East, and ensures the United States and its allies have the capabilities necessary to confront Iran and its terrorist proxies.\n\n\u201cAmerica must lead from a position of strength,\u201d said Congressman Barr. \u201cThis legislation includes a much deserved pay raise for the men and women who defend our nation, strengthens our ability to deter Communist China, stands firmly with our ally Israel, and ensures we are prepared to confront Iran and its terrorist proxies. It also invests in American workers, manufacturers, and innovators so our military remains the most capable fighting force in the world. Peace through strength requires a ready military, a strong defense industrial base, and an unwavering commitment to our allies.\u201d\n\nThe FY27 NDAA:\n\nDelivers a 5% to 7% pay raise for servicemembers and continues investments in military housing, childcare, and quality-of-life programs for military families.\n\nInvests more than $11.7 billion through the Pacific Deterrence Initiative to strengthen America\u2019s military posture in the Indo-Pacific and deter aggression from Communist China.\n\nReinforces America\u2019s commitment to Israel and strengthens cooperation on missile defense and other shared security priorities.\n\nSupports efforts to confront Iran, Iranian-backed terrorist organizations, and threats to American forces and allies in the Middle East.\n\nInvests in American defense manufacturing and strengthens domestic supply chains to reduce dependence on foreign adversaries.\n\nAccelerates procurement reforms to get advanced weapons and capabilities into the hands of American warfighters faster.\n\nStrengthens oversight of the Department of Defense and targets waste, unnecessary bureaucracy, and inefficient spending.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-23T07:31:02Z", "2026-07-23T07:32:26Z"], ["https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=391138", "Guthrie Votes in Favor of House FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Brett Guthrie", "G000558", "guthrie.house.gov", "guthrie", "https://guthrie.house.gov/news", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following the House passage of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act, FY2027 (NDAA). This legislation would authorize $1.15 trillion in discretionary defense spending, matching President Trump\u2019s presidential budget request. At its core, this NDAA focuses on reinvigorating America\u2019s defense industrial base to ensure our troops can continue to keep our country safe.\n\n\u201cAs a graduate of West Point and former officer in the U.S. Army, I am proud to support this year\u2019s NDAA, which ensures America\u2019s heroes have the tools and support necessary to carry out their mission,\u201d said Congressman Guthrie. \u201cThis legislation unleashes America\u2019s private defense manufacturing capabilities and invests in much-needed quality of life improvements for our servicemembers. This bill is a win for our military and national security, plain and simple.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nH.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act, FY2027:\n\nAuthorizes $1.15 trillion in total defense discretionary spending, including:\n\n$258 billion for procurement of new equipment\n\n$219 billion for research, development, test, & evaluation\n\n$247 billion for military personnel & health\n\n$338 billion for operation & maintenance\n\n$28 billion for military construction & military family housing\n\n$41 towards defense nuclear programs\n\nProvides a 5% to 7% pay raise to all servicemembers.\n\nDirects targeted resources to strengthen nuclear deterrence, expand missile defense, and counter threats from our adversaries such as China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.\n\nMakes statutory reforms to expand domestic defense manufacturing and reinvigorate our defense industrial base.\n\nAuthorizes almost $1 billion to counter drug trafficking and grants the National Guard the authority to procure equipment for counter-narcotics and drug interdiction operations.\n\nA topline summary of H.R. 8800, provided by the House Armed Services Committee, can be found HERE.", 1, "2026-07-23T07:31:02Z", "2026-07-23T07:32:26Z"], ["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=9CD81D7B-9DA7-4DB9-97A0-3B232F1143D6", "Congressman Rogers Supports Rebuilding America\u2019s Arsenal of Freedom with U.S. Production", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 U.S. Rep. Harold \u201cHal\u201d Rogers (KY-05) voted for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2027, H.R. 8800, authorizing federal funds for military upgrades and restoration, personnel policies, industrial base reforms, and national security priorities.\n\n\u201cThe cornerstone of America\u2019s military strength is our highly trained warfighters who are equipped with next gen weapons to win. America\u2019s Arsenal of Freedom deters our adversaries and secures continued peace through strength. The NDAA provides the blueprint to keep warfighters ready and prepared for victory,\u201d said Congressman Rogers, Dean of the House. \u201cI\u2019m proud of the defense industrial base in Southern and Eastern Kentucky that supports our American military heroes. This bill expands and invests in U.S. production capabilities, creating more jobs and revitalizing our military strength.\u201d\n\nThe FY27 NDAA boosts pay for our troops and improves housing, education and childcare for military families.\n\nThe legislation strengthens nuclear deterrence, expands missile defense and targets resources and authorities to counter adversaries like China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. It also restores lethal capabilities by expediting production and accelerating game-changing technologies including quantum computing, hypersonics and autonomous systems.\n\nIt advances more than 65 of President Trump\u2019s Executive Orders to restore peace through strength, cuts wasteful Pentagon programs and enhances oversight and accountability of military spending.", 1, "2026-07-23T07:31:02Z", "2026-07-23T07:32:26Z"], ["https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=32B112C3-7ADA-42F3-842F-41FCA637684C", "Barr Leads House Passage of Main Street Capital Access Act to Strengthen Community Banks and Expand Opportunity", "2026-07-21", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Andy Barr", "B001282", "barr.house.gov", "barr", "https://barr.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions, applauded House passage of the Main Street Capital Access Act, legislation to strengthen community banks, expand access to credit, and support families, farmers, and small businesses across Kentucky.\n\nThe legislation modernizes outdated banking regulations that have made it harder for community banks to grow and compete. By reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens and encouraging the formation of new community banks, the bill helps preserve a competitive financial system while expanding access to capital on Main Street.\n\nSubcommittee Chairman Barr said, \"Community banks are at the heart of Kentucky's economy. They finance our small businesses, stand by our farmers, and help hardworking families buy homes, start businesses, and build a better future. House Republicans are delivering on our commitment to strengthen Main Street by cutting red tape, expanding access to capital, and creating an environment where community banks can thrive. I'm grateful to Chairman French Hill for his leadership, and I'm proud the House is advancing this legislation to support the local financial institutions that keep our communities strong.\"\n\nThe Kentucky Bankers Association said in part, \u201cWe sincerely appreciate your continuous support of Kentucky\u2019s community banks and for all of your hard work on the Act. We expressly support the Act. Specifically, the changes under the Act allow more flexibility with keeping deposits local, tailoring regulation appropriate with a bank\u2019s size and risk profile, and halting uncertain methods and practices in supervision, all of which significantly benefit Kentucky\u2019s community banks and the communities they serve.\u201d\n\nCommerce Lexington said, \u201cCommerce Lexington supports policies that make it easier for businesses to access capital, grow, and create jobs. A modern, predictable regulatory environment is critical to attracting investment and keeping Kentucky competitive. We appreciate Chairman Andy Barr\u2019s leadership in advancing commonsense reforms that strengthen our financial system and support long-term economic growth for businesses and communities across the Bluegrass.\u201d\n\nThe Main Street Capital Access Act includes a series of reforms to promote the creation and long-term success of community banks. Barr has been a leading advocate for policies that encourage de novo bank formation, particularly in rural communities where access to financial services has declined in recent years. While 181 new bank charters were approved in 2007, fewer than ten new banks opened annually between 2010 and 2019. At the same time, rural America lost more than 1,500 bank branches across 794 counties between 2012 and 2017.\n\nThe legislation will:\n\nEstablish a three-year phase-in period for capital requirements, allowing newly chartered banks time to grow before meeting full regulatory standards.\n\nIncrease transparency in the chartering and supervisory process by requiring regulators to provide clearer guidance for new banks.\n\nBetter tailor federal banking regulations to a bank's size and risk profile, ensuring community banks are not treated like the nation's largest financial institutions.\n\nStreamline reporting requirements for community and regional banks, reducing compliance costs and allowing more resources to flow toward lending.\n\nImprove the bank examination process by promoting more consistent supervisory standards, including reforms to CAMELS ratings.\n\nStrengthen competition by ensuring community banks and credit unions can better compete with the country's largest financial institutions.\n\nThe Main Street Capital Access Act now heads to the Senate for consideration.", 1, "2026-07-22T07:34:13Z", "2026-07-22T07:35:16Z"], ["https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=391129", "Guthrie, Energy and Commerce Advance Legislation to Protect Ratepayers from Increased Energy Costs Related to Data Center Development", "2026-07-21", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Brett Guthrie", "G000558", "guthrie.house.gov", "guthrie", "https://guthrie.house.gov/news", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce advanced the Ratepayer Protection Act to the full House of Representatives unanimously. Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, spoke in support of this legislation, which, if signed into law, would prevent ratepayers from footing the bill for upgrades to any energy generation, transmission, or distribution infrastructure for newly constructed data centers.\n\nExcerpts from Chairman Guthrie\u2019s remarks on the Ratepayer Protection Act from today\u2019s Full Committee Markup as prepared for delivery.\n\n\u201cWe have met with numerous stakeholders, including the data center industry and big tech, state regulators, utilities, and others. But it has become clear that across the entire industry there is one entity uniquely positioned to stand up for families and communities who are the ones paying electricity bills\u2014and that is the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and our colleagues in Congress.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Ratepayer Protection Act would amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) to require each state regulatory authority to consider establishing a large-load standard, requiring large-load data center customers to cover the full, incremental cost of any generation, transmission, or distribution upgrade necessary to serve the energy load for the customer.\n\nFull legislative text for H.R. 9430 can be found HERE.", 1, "2026-07-22T07:34:13Z", "2026-07-22T07:35:16Z"], ["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=768F76E6-4B77-49E3-A135-B62F79F4D3AE", "Congressman Rogers Votes to Extend Federal Funding Through December,  Preventing a Government Shutdown", "2026-07-21", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 U.S. Rep. Harold \u201cHal\u201d Rogers (KY-05) voted for the Continuing Appropriations Act of 2027 (H.R. 9770), extending federal funding and government operations through December 4, 2026.\n\nThe House Appropriations Committee passed all 12 federal funding bills for fiscal year 2027, sending them on to the full House of Representatives, where three of those bills have also been passed by the House. It is the Committee\u2019s fastest completion of the bills since fiscal year 2020.\n\n\u201cThis extension simply gives us more time to work with the Senate on federal funding bills ahead of the end of the fiscal year on September 30. We are removing the fear of another looming federal shutdown with the assurance that we have more time, if necessary, to work with the Senate to get these comprehensive funding bills finalized,\u201d said Congressman Rogers, Chairman Emeritus of the House Appropriations Committee. \u201cIt ensures all critical programs will continue uninterrupted, including SNAP and WIC benefits, disaster relief, flood insurance, and the like, through December 4, 2026.\u201d\n\nThe Congressional Budget Office estimated that the 43-day government shutdown in 2025 cost between $7 billion and $14 billion in lost real Gross Domestic Product.\n\nSupporting this legislation keeps the government open, protects national security and essential services, and preserves the path to completing full-year FY27 appropriations before the end of the year.\n\nThe Continuing Appropriations Act passed the House and now moves to the Senate for consideration.", 1, "2026-07-22T07:34:13Z", "2026-07-22T07:35:16Z"], ["https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=FB5BFF8F-1317-4BFE-BF0B-71D387B80515", "More Than 60+ Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Hold Purchasers Of Russian Oil Accountable", "2026-07-16", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "Senate", "KY", "Mitch McConnell", "M000355", "www.mcconnell.senate.gov", "mcconnell", "https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases", "scraper", "[WASHINGTON, DC] \u2013 Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Darline Graham (R-SC) led more than 60 members of the Senate in introducing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, legislation to hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia\u2019s war in Ukraine.\n\nU.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the effort last week and secured an agreement with the White House on Friday, before his death. Blumenthal and Lindsey Graham first introduced legislation to bring primary and secondary sanctions against Russia and actors supporting Russia\u2019s aggression in Ukraine in April 2025, and have spent the last year building support for the effort in Congress and the Administration.\n\n\u201cUkraine is at a critical crossroads \u2014 and we must meet this pivotal moment with a powerful sanctions bill. As Ukraine turns the tide on the battlefield, our Russia sanctions bill would be historically impactful in stopping Russia\u2019s murderous slaughter,\u201d Blumenthal said. \u201cWhen Senator Graham and I last spoke, he was absolutely exultant, calling from Kyiv with news that President Trump would support this bill to impose scorching tariffs and sanctions on purchasers of Russian oil and stop them from fueling Putin\u2019s war machine. Now is the time to push Russia toward peace. Ukraine is gaining net territory and reaching deep into Russia with its drones and missiles. Sanctions provide a path toward peace. Our bill is the product of lengthy, detailed, difficult bipartisan work, and now has broad bipartisan support. Passing this legislation right now would be a fitting tribute to Senator Graham\u2019s fierce support for Ukraine\u2019s freedom.\u201d\n\n\u201cUntil the very day he passed, Lindsey remained focused on passing the Russia sanctions bill. Passing this legislation would honor my brother\u2019s steadfast commitment to our national security and it would provide President Trump with additional leverage to bring this war to an end. I look forward to working with my colleagues to pass this legislation and send it to President Trump\u2019s desk,\u201d said Senator Darline Graham.\n\n\u201cLindsey was a firm believer that the United States is a force for good around the world, and he worked tirelessly on this important effort,\u201d said Thune. \u201cI\u2019m proud to support this legislation that not only honors our friend and colleague, but will also promote peace by cutting off the funding fueling Russia\u2019s war machine. I can\u2019t think of a better way to honor his legacy.\u201d\n\nThe legislation is cosponsored by U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD); U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL); U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Co-Chair of the Senate Ukraine Caucus; U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), Chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee; U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI); U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE); U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee; U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO); U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR), Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence; U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee; U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Chair of the Senate Banking Committee; U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME); U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), Majority Whip; U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA); U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee; U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY); U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ); U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC); U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY); U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA); U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV); U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE); U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI); U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX); U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA); U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT); U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN); U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT); U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA); U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK); U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL); U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI); U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-OK); U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO); U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS); U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM); U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN); U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD); U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR); U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD); U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND); U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV); U.S. Senator Jon Husted (R-OH); U.S. Senator John Hoeven (R-ND); U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE); U.S. Senator Jim Justice (R-WV); U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD); U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX); U.S. Senator John Kennedy (R-LA); U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY); U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK); U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL); U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-NC); U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS); U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL); U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA); U.S. Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK); and U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT).\n\n\u201cRussia is losing ground, it is suffering tens of thousands of casualties each month and Ukraine continues to bring the consequences of the war to the Kremlin\u2019s doorstep through its deep strike campaign. Putin is in an incredibly precarious position both at home and on the battlefield. This legislation would level tough new sanctions on Russia and choke off key export markets for the energy it sells to fund its war machine. We must seize on the opportunity before us to finally exert economic pressure on the Kremlin and bring this war to a close,\u201d said Shaheen.\n\n\u201cOne of the many pillars of Senator Graham\u2019s exemplary career of public service was his dedication to putting America\u2019s national security first and promoting liberty around the world. It is an honor to help champion one of his highest priorities: imposing crushing sanctions to cripple Russia\u2019s war machine and hold those fueling it accountable. Putin\u2019s war against Ukraine has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, and it must end. Lindsey believed that getting this legislation passed and signed into law would be the most consequential thing he achieved in his career. I am sincerely grateful to Senators Blumenthal, Shaheen, and Wicker for their continued leadership on this issue and, very importantly, for the support of President Trump and the White House\u2014these sanctions will provide President Trump with a critical tool to hold Russia accountable and secure a lasting peace,\u201d said Britt.\n\n\u201cThis bipartisan bill that Senator Graham worked so tirelessly to advance couldn\u2019t be better timed. Momentum in the war has shifted toward Ukraine and tightening sanctions on Russia and those key purchasers of Russian oil should help add pressure for the Kremlin to finally negotiate. Having just returned from the NATO Summit, I can share that we and our NATO allies are united in wanting to see Ukraine prevail in this bloody war started by Vladimir Putin. I am pleased to help co-lead this timely legislation,\u201d said Durbin.\n\n\u201cWe should enact this bipartisan measure to exert maximum economic pressure on Putin\u2019s war machine and help bring this unjust war to an end,\u201d said Wicker.\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s bill continues the work of the late Senator Graham, my dear friend and one of Ukraine\u2019s most relentless advocates in the Senate,\u201d said Whitehouse. \u201cThis forceful, bipartisan measure will disrupt the Kremlin\u2019s massive oil and gas economy, up the financial stakes, and help achieve victory for Ukraine.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am proud to support the imposition of new, hard-hitting sanctions on key sectors of Russia\u2019s war economy, including the shadow fleet, and penalties on bad actors like China who help fund the war. Russia is not winning this war against Ukraine, and applying additional pressure now will force Putin to shift his calculus and bring us closer to ending the war. In honor of our friend Lindsey Graham, I strongly encourage my colleagues to pass this legislation and send it to the President\u2019s desk as soon as possible,\u201d said Risch.\n\n\u201cUkraine is winning on the battlefield against Russian invaders, and there\u2019s much more the United States can do to strangle Russia\u2019s war machine without putting ourselves at risk. Curbing Russian revenue by sanctioning the foreign buyers of their oil that are keeping Russia\u2019s economy and military afloat will strengthen Ukraine, weaken Moscow, and hasten a just and lasting end to this war,\u201d said Coons.\n\n\u201cPutin\u2019s invasion of Ukraine unleashed destruction, chaos and bloodshed in the largest land war in Europe since World War II. Our legislation sends a clear message to Putin: your unprovoked, violent invasion comes at an enormous cost. The late-Senator Graham was a champion of this bipartisan legislation, and I\u2019m proud to help move it forward as an original cosponsor,\u201d Grassley said.\n\n\u201cFor over four years, the Ukrainian people have shown us what it looks like to fight and die for democracy, for their country, and for the West. Their courage in the face of Vladimir Putin\u2019s war offers the greatest example of how to fight back against authoritarian aggression. Amid Putin\u2019s intransigence at the negotiating table and daily attacks on civilians across Ukraine, Congress must make Russia pay a further price,\u201d said Bennet. \u201cThis bill will impose greater pressure on Putin to end his unprovoked war, especially as Ukraine makes progress on the battlefield and as the Russian economy struggles under the weight of U.S. and allied measures. Only by demonstrating our firm resolve can the United States and our allies support Ukraine's pursuit of a just and durable end to this war and successfully defend the principle of a Europe whole, free, and at peace. Backing Ukraine today will be our best deterrence against authoritarian ambitions tomorrow.\u201d\n\n\u201cVladimir Putin\u2019s unprovoked war has dragged on for more than four years. As Senator Graham knew well, raising the costs on Russia is the only solution. Our bill will further restrict their energy sales to strangle Putin\u2019s war machine and bring him to the negotiating table. Congress should pass this bill immediately and help finish a war Lindsey fought so hard to end,\u201d said Cotton.\n\n\u201cThis measure is a tribute to Senator Graham\u2019s tenacious, bipartisan work in support of Ukraine, and a necessary step to deprive Putin\u2019s war machine of financial resources for its illegal invasion,\u201d said Reed.\n\n\u201cSouth Carolina lost a statesman, and I lost a friend. Lindsey Graham spent his time in the Senate reminding us that peace is protected by strength, and that America has a responsibility to stand up to dictators who threaten our allies, our interests, and the values we hold dear,\u201d said Tim Scott. \u201cThis legislation is a fitting way to honor Lindsey\u2019s legacy: tough, principled, and focused on keeping America safe. Lindsey would be proud to see Republicans and Democrats come together in support of his and the President\u2019s goal to end Moscow\u2019s senseless war in Ukraine.\u201d\n\n\u201cPutin\u2019s war of aggression against Ukraine has gone on long enough, and I believe this legislation is an important step on bringing this bloody, unprovoked conflict to an end,\u201d said King. \u201cThis war has already cost hundreds of thousands of lives on both sides unnecessarily, and we believe that this step will finally bring Putin face to face with the reality that he is not going to be successful in subjugating the Ukrainian people.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis is a pivotal moment in the Ukrainian people\u2019s fight to protect their freedom. While Ukraine continues to demonstrate impressive resilience and patriotism and real expertise on the battlefield, Russians are becoming increasingly exhausted by Putin\u2019s war, which his own finance officials are telling him he can\u2019t afford,\u201d said Kaine. \u201cThis is the perfect time for the United States to bring down the full force of comprehensive sanctions on Russia, and I\u2019m proud to join a bipartisan group of colleagues in putting forward a plan that would do that.\u201d\n\n\u201cVladimir Putin\u2019s brutal, unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine must end. As Ukraine makes important gains on the battlefield, now is the time to increase the economic pressure on Russia and those who continue to finance Putin\u2019s war machine,\u201d said Collins. \u201cSenator Lindsey Graham understood the consequences of allowing Putin\u2019s aggression to go unchecked and worked tirelessly to build bipartisan support for this consequential legislation. I am proud to join my colleagues in supporting this bill, which would both honor Lindsey\u2019s legacy and help pressure Putin to bring an end to this horrific war.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe fastest way to end this illegal war is to cut off the money that Putin is using to fuel it,\u201d said Kelly. \u201cStronger sanctions will put pressure on Putin and those helping him. This is a crucial step toward achieving lasting peace that protects Ukraine's sovereignty and strengthens U.S. national security.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs Russia continues its needless bloodshed of innocent people and drags out peace talks, I am proud to join my colleagues in enacting crippling sanctions against them,\u201d said Ernst. \u201cThis legislation carries forward the tireless work Senator Graham was doing until his final days and strengthens the fight I\u2019ve led for years against Putin\u2019s shadow fleet, shutting down the network of tankers and shell insurers keeping his oil money flowing and fueling this war.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor more than four years, Vladimir Putin has conducted a brutal, unprovoked war against Ukraine in an attempt to take over a sovereign nation. The time is now for the U.S. to increase pressure and do all we can to end this war and send a clear message to Putin that he cannot act with impunity. This is why I\u2019m joining my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to bring forward this critical bipartisan bill to make those who enable Russia\u2019s energy and defense sectors pay a heavy price,\u201d said Rosen.\n\n\u201cLindsey Graham was clear eyed on Putin and fought for years to build peace through strength,\u201d said Ricketts. \u201cThis bill is a small part of his legacy combatting a foreign adversary threatening peace and prosperity for Americans. Sanctioning Putin and his cronies is necessary for undermining their aggression around the world.\u201d\n\n\u201cSenator Graham was unyielding in his support for the Ukrainian people as they fight to defend their sovereignty, and I can think of few ways more fitting to honor him than by finishing what he started and imposing strict sanctions on the bad actors who have supported Russia\u2019s war against Ukraine,\u201d said Cornyn. \u201cI\u2019m proud to join with my colleagues on this bipartisan legislation, which will honor Lindsey\u2019s legacy, help dismantle Putin\u2019s war machine, and strengthen U.S. national security.\u201d\n\n\u201cStanding with the Ukrainian people has been a bipartisan goal of our Congress for more than four years. This bill reaffirms that commitment by enacting the sanctions needed to curtail Russia\u2019s primary source of income and cripple its war effort \u2014 the single most important thing the U.S. government can do to end Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine,\u201d said Schiff.\n\n\u201cThe surest way to bring about peace through strength and get Putin to the negotiating table is to cut off the money funding his war machine. This bipartisan legislation delivers real consequences for those keeping Russia\u2019s economy afloat. Senator Lindsey Graham spent years leading this fight, and passing this bill will be a fitting tribute to his commitment to American strength and the cause of freedom,\u201d said Sheehy.\n\n\u201cSince I visited Ukraine with Lindsey Graham and John McCain in 2016, Lindsey and I worked together in support of Ukraine\u2019s democracy, meeting with President Zelenskyy multiple times and advocating for the return of Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia. This legislation will add significant economic pressure on Russia, helping to move us closer to ending this war,\u201d said Klobuchar.\n\n\u201cAs long as Vladimir Putin\u2019s war machine is funded by countries willing to buy Russian oil and gas, the war in Ukraine will continue,\u201d said Curtis. \u201cThis bipartisan legislation gives a powerful tool to increase pressure on Russia, hold its enablers accountable, and ensure Russia does not win this war.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe must hold Russia and its enablers accountable, and stand with Ukraine,\u201d said Fetterman. \u201cThis is just and important legislation. I know it will honor our late colleague Senator Lindsey Graham.\u201d\n\n\u201cThese strong sanctions, a top priority I shared with my friend and our late colleague Senator Graham, are critically important to weakening Putin\u2019s grip in Ukraine, imposing severe costs on those supporting Russia\u2019s unprovoked war of aggression, and undermining the energy-fueled Russian war machine that threatens our allies,\u201d said Sullivan.\n\n\u201cUkraine is in the fight of their lives, and this bipartisan announcement is the boost they need to inflict maximum pain on Russia,\u201d said Duckworth. \u201cOur bipartisan bill will rightfully hit foreign buyers of Russian oil with heavy sanctions, cutting Putin off from the money machine funding his unprovoked war of aggression against our ally. Senator Graham knew it and we do too: The United States must remain united with Ukraine, now and always.\u201d\n\n\u201cUkraine is standing strong against Russian aggression, but the United States must use every tool possible to help secure a lasting peace for the Ukrainian people and the entire region,\u201d said Peters. \u201cImposing strong sanctions on Russia would send a clear message that the American people will always stand alongside Ukraine against Putin\u2019s invasion.\u201d\n\n\u201cPutin is a murderous KGB thug, and the countries still buying Russian oil and natural gas know they are funding his war against Ukraine. If we cut off Russia\u2019s oil money, we cut off the weapons murdering Ukrainians. Lindsey Graham was an outspoken advocate for the freedom-loving people of Ukraine. Let\u2019s finish what he started and put the pressure on Russia and everyone who bankrolls them,\u201d said Lankford.\n\n\u201cThis bill honors Senator Lindsey Graham\u2019s legacy by strengthening pressure on Russia and those who continue to finance Vladimir Putin\u2019s illegal and brutal war against Ukraine, which threatens our own national security and economic interests. I am proud to cosponsor this bipartisan legislation to continue the work that our late friend and colleague fought so hard to advance,\u201d said Hyde-Smith.\n\n\u201cBy securing this agreement with the White House to impose sanctions on major purchasers of Russian oil and gas, Senator Graham delivered a powerful tool to hold those who are enabling Putin\u2019s war accountable,\u201d said Blackburn. \u201cThis bill will help bring this war to an end.\u201d\n\n\u201cVladimir Putin\u2019s illegal war in Ukraine has raged on for too long and cost countless innocent lives. This critical legislation will hold the enablers of Putin\u2019s war machine accountable and represents one of the most consequential Congressional efforts to promote peace in Europe. Let\u2019s get this done,\u201d said Alsobrooks.\n\n\u201cSenator Graham tirelessly worked to impose real consequences on Putin and end Russia\u2019s war of aggression against Ukraine. This bipartisan and thoughtfully crafted legislation is a testament to his tremendous leadership,\u201d said Boozman. \u201cI am proud to join my colleagues and send a clear message that Senator Graham\u2019s work will not go unfinished and that Moscow must finally end its unprovoked attack on Ukrainian sovereignty.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe United States and our allies must stand up to Putin\u2019s unprovoked war against Ukraine by choking off funds for his war machine and his political cronies. Putin\u2019s invasion is a gross violation of Ukraine\u2019s sovereignty and it is critical that the United States support the people of Ukraine in repelling Russian aggression. This legislation will strengthen our efforts to hold Moscow accountable for the War in Ukraine,\u201d said Van Hollen.\n\n\u201cThe Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 will issue decisive consequences aimed at deterring Russian aggression. This bill sends a clear message: bullies have a price to pay for their actions. Vladimir Putin and Russia must face serious consequences for their destructive and unprovoked war on Ukraine,\u201d said Cramer.\n\n\u201cRussia\u2019s war against Ukraine, which has killed far too many and upended global stability, must come to an end,\u201d said Capito. \u201cThis legislation empowers President Trump to cut off the financial flows that enable Putin\u2019s deadly invasion and to impose serious consequences on the countries that are helping finance Russia\u2019s war machine. I\u2019m proud to join my colleagues in honoring Senator Graham\u2019s life by advancing this effort to strengthen America\u2019s national security and give President Trump the economic leverage to secure a lasting peace.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor years, Senator Lindsey Graham led the effort to hold Russia accountable for its aggression and support Ukraine\u2019s fight for freedom. This bill honors his legacy by tightening sanctions on the energy exports and financial tools that sustain the Russian war machine. With support from the White House and a bipartisan group of senators, we are sending a clear message to Putin: America stands with Ukraine, and we will continue working to bring this unjust war to a durable end,\u201d said Husted.\n\n\u201cRussia relies on oil and gas revenue to fund its war against Ukraine, and those enabling this aggression should be held accountable,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cThis bipartisan legislation strengthens sanctions to increase pressure on Russia, reduce the resources fueling Putin\u2019s aggression, and help advance a lasting peace. Senator Lindsey Graham dedicated tremendous effort to moving this legislation forward, and Congress should act to pass it.\u201d\n\n\u201cSenator Lindsey Graham was relentless in his quest to hold Vladimir Putin accountable for his unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Because of his extensive work over the years, we have an opportunity to help bleed Putin\u2019s war machine dry. I thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for taking this necessary action,\u201d said Fischer.\n\n\u201cSenator Graham was one of the most formidable foes America\u2019s enemies ever faced in the United States Senate. He was unapologetic and uncompromising in countering the threat the Russian regime poses to American national security and the safety and security of the American people. I worked alongside my friend for years to counter those malign activities, including through sanctions legislation aimed at depriving Putin\u2019s war machine of the resources it needs to threaten America and our allies. This bipartisan legislation honors Senator Graham\u2019s legacy while advancing the badly needed policies for which he tirelessly advocated. I urge my colleagues to pass it without delay,\u201d said Cruz.\n\n\u201cLindsey Graham spent his final months fighting to make sure Putin knew America\u2019s fuse hadn't burned out. Wyoming understands what it means to power the world responsibly, and it\u2019s long past time Russia stopped profiting from war while claiming to seek peace. This bill puts real teeth behind that demand by telling every nation still buying Russian oil that they're choosing a side, and it puts Putin on notice that the road to any lasting peace runs through economic ruin if he refuses to take it,\u201d said Lummis.\n\n\u201cRussia\u2019s unprovoked and illegal war against the people of Ukraine has left the nation scarred and battered over the last four years, but no less determined to defend its sovereignty,\u201d said Murkowski. \u201cThe bipartisan Sanctioning Russia Act honors Senator Graham\u2019s longstanding leadership in foreign affairs by supporting Ukraine while reaffirming America\u2019s commitment to stand with peaceful democracies against the authoritarian regimes that seek to destroy them.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe time to increase pressure on Moscow is now. Our overwhelmingly bipartisan sanctions package has the power to cripple Putin\u2019s revenue streams by targeting the energy exports that bankroll Russia's unjust war machine. Our colleague and friend, Senator Lindsey Graham, worked tirelessly to stand up to Russian aggression, and now we have the opportunity to honor his leadership and cement his legacy,\u201d said Budd.\n\n\u201cThis bipartisan legislation would make a difference against Russia\u2019s unjust war in Ukraine and serves as a fitting tribute to the legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham,\u201d said Moran. \u201cAmerica\u2019s continued involvement and leadership throughout the world are critical to deterring Vladimir Putin. This legislation sends a clear message to friends and foes alike: you can do business with Russia, or you can do business with the United States, but you can\u2019t do both. I look forward to voting for the Sanctioning Russia Act and sending it to the President to be signed into law.\u201d\n\n\u201cImposing stronger sanctions on Russia will ensure America remains strong on the world stage and will help bring an end to Putin\u2019s unjust war against Ukraine. I can think of no better way to cement the legacy of Lindsey Graham, who spent years of his life devoted to this cause and to fighting for freedom across the globe,\u201d said Daines.\n\nThe Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 would impose primary and secondary sanctions against Russia and actors supporting Russia\u2019s war in Ukraine.\n\nThe sanctions target Russian officials, oligarchs, their family members, foreign persons, and Russian banks and financial institutions, as well as the Russian Shadow Fleet.\n\nThe legislation also directs the President to impose up to 100 percent tariffs on imported goods from countries that buy the majority of Russian oil, gas, and enable Russian sanctions evasion. The new text limits these tariffs to the five largest importers of Russian crude oil and gas.", 1, "2026-07-29T07:41:48Z", "2026-07-29T07:42:57Z"], ["https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=391101", "Guthrie Votes in Favor of Legislation to Bolster U.S. National Security and Foreign Policy Mission", "2026-07-15", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Brett Guthrie", "G000558", "guthrie.house.gov", "guthrie", "https://guthrie.house.gov/news", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following the House passage of H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027. If enacted, this legislation would allocate $47.32 billion in funding to strengthen America\u2019s standing on the world stage and keep Americans safe.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud to support this legislation, which puts America\u2019s national security interests first, supports our allies, takes action to counter our adversaries, and stops the flow of deadly drugs like fentanyl from coming into our country,\u201d said Congressman Guthrie. \u201cThis bill rightfully refocuses our nation\u2019s foreign policy to bolster our standing on the world stage and reinforces President Trump\u2019s foreign policy agenda.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nH.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027:\n\n\u2013 Provides $15.15 billion for the operations of the Department of State and several related agencies and commissions.\n\n\u2013 Provides $22.45 billion for global health, economic assistance, and humanitarian programs administered by the Department of State and the Department of the Treasury.\n\n\u2013 Allocates $1.66 billion for International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement, which is an increase from the FY26 enacted level to counter the fentanyl crisis.\n\n\u2013 Redefines foreign assistance to promote self-sufficiency, bolster economic growth and stability, and protect United States\u2019 national security.\n\n\u2013 Enhances stability in the Middle East by providing $3.3 billion in funding for the Foreign Military Financing Program for Israel and supports additional assistance to regional partners such as Egypt and Jordan.\n\n\u2013 Combats the Chinese Communist Party\u2019s access to U.S. backed resources.", 1, "2026-07-16T07:21:44Z", "2026-07-16T07:23:13Z"], ["https://massie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=395849", "Massie, Khanna, Leger Fern\u00e1ndez, Merkley, Luj\u00e1n Introduce the \"Epstein Files Transparency Act II\"", "2026-07-15", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Thomas Massie", "M001184", "massie.house.gov", "massie", "https://massie.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "For Immediate Release\n\nContact: massie.press@mail.house.gov\n\nContact #: 202-225-3465\n\nWashington, D.C.- Rep. Thomas Massie announces the introduction of H.R. 9694, the Epstein Files Transparency Act II. This bill gives standing to state attorneys general, the victims of Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirators, and members of Congress to challenge the Department of Justice (DOJ) in court for the DOJ's failure to comply with the disclosure of materials required by Public Law 119-38, the Epstein Files Transparency Act (EFTA). Reps. Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Teresa Leger Fern\u00e1ndez (D-NM), Chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus, are co-leading the House legislation. Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Ben Ray Luj\u00e1n (D-NM) are leading the Senate version of the bill.\n\n\"Since the Epstein Files Transparency Act was signed into law on November 19, 2025, the Department of Justice has flagrantly and consistently ignored EFTA's disclosure requirements,\" said Rep. Massie. \"The Department of Justice continues to unlawfully withhold over 3 million Epstein files that should be released to the public. In addition, the DOJ is unlawfully maintaining heavy redactions on the files it is releasing. State attorneys general and victims should have the right to sue the Attorney General of the United States to compel compliance with a transparency law President Trump signed.\"\n\n\"Rep. Massie and I introduced our bill to release the Epstein files nearly a year ago. Since then, the DOJ has violated our law, delayed the release of millions of files, botched the redactions, and denied the survivors justice. That\u2019s why I\u2019m joining Rep. Massie and my colleagues to introduce the Epstein Files Transparency Act II that allows state attorneys general and survivors to sue the U.S. Attorney General and demand transparency,\" said Rep. Khanna.\n\n\"Todd Blanche and the Department of Justice have refused to release as many as 3 million Epstein files: they are hiding the truth from the American people and creating even more injustice and trauma for survivors,\" said Congresswoman Leger Fern\u00e1ndez. \"When Trump\u2019s administration does not comply with the law, there must be consequences. Attorney General Blanche is not fit to serve, should not be confirmed, and should instead resign. In the meantime, we must pass this bill to put power where it belongs\u2014with survivors. No administration, no Attorney General, and no Department of Justice is above the law.\"\n\n\"At Trump\u2019s bidding, the Department of Justice\u2019s highest-ranking officials continue to break the law, denying justice to Jeffrey Epstein\u2019s victims with an unprecedented cover-up of the abuse of our most vulnerable,\" said Sen. Merkley. \"As long as those in power continue to side with the Epstein Class and shield abusers from accountability for their horrific crimes, we need the Epstein Files Transparency Act II to strengthen the original law we wrote, crack down on the DOJ\u2019s illegal non-compliance, and stand with survivors and those seeking justice. The rich and powerful cannot be allowed to escape justice, and the American public deserves the transparency it is crying out for.\"\n\n\"Nearly eight months after our Epstein Files Transparency Act became law, the Trump Department of Justice has failed to comply with the law by releasing the Epstein files and delivering justice for survivors,\u201d said Senator Luj\u00e1n. \"That is why I am partnering with my colleagues to introduce the Epstein Files Transparency Act II to ensure accountability, transparency, and justice for survivors. Our legislation empowers state attorneys general and victims to challenge this Department of Justice for failing to provide the transparency and accountability that Epstein\u2019s victims deserve.\"\n\nNew Mexico's Attorney General, Ra\u00fal Torrez, offered the following statement in support of EFTA II:\n\n\"Survivors have waited too long for answers, and my office has waited too long for the federal government to turn over the unredacted records we need to complete our criminal investigation,\" said Attorney General Ra\u00fal Torrez. \"This legislation gives state law enforcement the access this investigation requires, and it gives survivors control over their own records. Every day of delay is another day survivors are denied the justice they are owed.\"\n\nThe Epstein Files Transparency Act II:\n\nCreates a private right of action allowing state attorneys general, district attorneys, other authorized State officials, members of Congress, and victims to challenge and sue the U.S. Attorney General for unlawfully withholding, redacting, delaying, concealing, removing, or failing to publish Epstein-related records.\n\nGives victims the right to obtain full, unredacted records concerning themselves or the harm they suffered, including relevant FBI FD-302 reports.\n\nEnforces compliance with the existing law by subjecting DOJ and FBI officials to existing federal criminal penalties for knowingly concealing, destroying, falsifying, withholding, or misrepresenting files.\n\nRequires the Department of Justice to provide State and local prosecutors with unredacted records needed for investigations, prosecutions, and judicial proceedings, including secure access to classified materials.\n\nExplicitly prohibits the invocation of common law privileges, including deliberative process privileges, to evade disclosure requirements included in the original EFTA.\n\nIf the House does not consider EFTA II within seven legislative days, a discharge petition will be circulated.\n\nThe text of the Epstein Files Transparency Act II is available at this link.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-16T07:21:44Z", "2026-07-16T07:23:13Z"], ["https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=A8AFA501-8AC6-402D-89C6-8826B212861C", "House Passes Barr-Led Bill Protecting Second Amendment Privacy", "2026-07-14", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Andy Barr", "B001282", "barr.house.gov", "barr", "https://barr.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C.\u2014Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) helped lead key legislation protecting the Second Amendment through the House of Representatives. Barr\u2019s legislation, the \u201cProtecting Privacy in Purchases Act,\u201d prohibits financial institutions from using a new Merchant Category Code (MCC) to track purchases of firearms and ammunition.\n\nThis legislation stops banks and credit card companies from compiling and analyzing sensitive data on law-abiding Americans exercising their Second Amendment rights to own and purchase firearms.\n\n\u201cLaw-abiding Kentuckians should not be targeted for exercising their constitutional rights,\u201d said Congressman Barr. \u201cCreating a system that flags firearm purchases opens the door to data collection schemes, discrimination against responsible gun owners, and a weaponized federal government that could choke off access to financing for gun stores.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe implementation of Merchant Category Codes to surveil lawful purchases is nothing more than an ill-conceived attempt to create a de facto national firearms registry,\u201d said John Commerford, Executive Director of NRA-ILA. \u201cOn behalf of millions of NRA members and gun owners nationwide, we thank Representatives Moore, Hudson, and Barr for protecting our Second Amendment rights and our privacy.\u201d\n\nMerchant Category Codes are commonly used across the financial industry to catogrize transactions, but applying a district identifier to firearm related purchases has raised concerns about privacy, data security, and potential misure by both private institutions and government actors.", 1, "2026-07-15T07:12:08Z", "2026-07-15T07:13:45Z"], ["https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=4AB5EBAD-9165-4F2B-A29C-9A77D2190E90", "Thirty Years of Healing Thanks to the Post Clinic", "2026-07-13", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Andy Barr", "B001282", "barr.house.gov", "barr", "https://barr.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Three decades ago, a small group of advocates in Mt. Sterling opened the doors of the Post Clinic with a simple mission: expanding access to primary medical and dental care for Kentuckians who couldn\u2019t afford it. Three decades later, that mission is still alive in every exam room.\n\nI\u2019ve watched this clinic grow up close. Back in 2022, I secured a $1 million federal grant that empowered the Post Clinic build a new facility \u2014 funding that, paired with local and state support, helped the clinic expand its reach from roughly 400 patients a year to as many as 4,000 across Montgomery, Bath, and the surrounding counties. That\u2019s not a number on a spreadsheet. That\u2019s thousands of our friends, coworkers, and family members who now have somewhere to go when they need care \u2014 Kentuckians who might otherwise have gone without care altogether.\n\nI think back to what Mt. Sterling Mayor Al Botts said the day we broke ground on that expansion: it took local, state, and federal leaders all pulling in the same direction, because a healthy Montgomery County starts with making sure everyone has access to a doctor. He was right then, and he\u2019s still right today. Thirty years of the Post Clinic is proof of what this community can build when it refuses to let its neighbors fall through the cracks.\n\nThis anniversary also comes at an important time for rural healthcare here at home. Clinics and hospitals in small towns like ours are stretched thin \u2014 competing for nurses and doctors, working with aging buildings, and trying to serve wide, spread-out communities without the resources a big city hospital has.\n\nThat\u2019s a fight I\u2019ve taken seriously in Washington. I helped write reforms to the Medicaid program that will ensure dollars are going where they should be: to Kentuckians who need Medicaid. We also established the $50B Rural Health Transformation Program, which will target federal support to Kentucky over the next five years to help rural providers like the Post Clinic modernize, recruit and keep good clinicians, and bring new tools like telehealth to patients who\u2019d otherwise have to drive an hour for care.\n\nBut no program out of Washington replaces what happens here in Mt. Sterling every day \u2014 volunteers, donors, local physicians, and a dedicated staff showing up for their neighbors. My job is to make sure they have the resources to keep doing it. That means continuing to back facilities like the Post Clinic, and making sure Montgomery County gets its fair share of the new rural health funding coming to Kentucky.\n\nThe founders who opened those doors thirty years ago built something that\u2019s now cared for three generations of local families. Here\u2019s to making sure the next thirty years are just as strong.\n\nHappy 30th anniversary to the Post Clinic. Montgomery County is healthier because of you.\n\nU.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) represents Montgomery County in the U.S. House of Representatives.", 1, "2026-07-14T07:08:55Z", "2026-07-14T07:10:52Z"], ["https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=EB724698-4D2F-4E6E-9D3A-163943986C85", "Statement From Senator Mitch McConnell", "2026-07-12", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "Senate", "KY", "Mitch McConnell", "M000355", "www.mcconnell.senate.gov", "mcconnell", "https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following note to constituents regarding his hospitalization and recovery:\n\n\u201cTo my fellow Kentuckians \u2013\n\n\u201cWhen you elected me to a seventh term and made me our Commonwealth\u2019s longest serving Senator, you did so trusting that I\u2019d keep showing up to fight for you every day. And over the past several weeks, Elaine and I have appreciated both your well wishes and your honest questions about what was keeping me away from the Senate.\n\n\u201cYou all know how folks of my generation often hesitate to share the vulnerability that comes with growing older. Even in the public eye, I feel that same instinct \u2013 I can\u2019t help it.\n\n\u201cBut at the same time, I\u2019ve had more than my share of experience with physical vulnerabilities. Surviving childhood polio meant spending my entire life with mobility challenges. They haven\u2019t exactly gotten easier to manage with age. And last month, I took a fall which landed me in the hospital.\n\n\u201cMy doctors have confirmed that I didn\u2019t break any bones or suffer a concussion. I didn\u2019t have a heart attack or a stroke. I don\u2019t have any tumors or hemorrhages. But I was briefly unconscious and was taken to the hospital. While receiving excellent care over the past several weeks, I\u2019ve also had to deal with a mild case of pneumonia.\n\n\u201cI can assure you that I\u2019ve been a good patient. At my age, I tend to do what my doctors tell me to do. I\u2019ve submitted to every test they can think of to help figure out what caused this incident. And I\u2019m continuing to do everything they ask to speed my recovery. In fact, with signs of continued progress, I\u2019ve been able to move from hospital care to a rehabilitation center where I\u2019ll keep regaining my strength.\n\n\u201cAs much as it frustrates me, this process takes time. And on the advice of my doctors, I won\u2019t be able to return to the Senate floor to vote quite yet. But rest assured that, in the meantime, I\u2019m not taking a break from the Senate business that matters to you. I\u2019ve been working closely with my legislative staff on current issues, and with my Kentucky team who help me provide timely constituent services across our Commonwealth. I\u2019ve also been keeping in touch with my Senate colleagues on the appropriations process, midterm politics, and everything in between.\n\n\u201cYou\u2019re right to expect your representatives to work hard for you. And part of my decision to retire at the end of my term this coming January was being honest about the demands of Senate work. But I still have unfinished business to complete on your behalf, and I have every intention of finishing the job you elected me to do.\n\n\u201cI\u2019ll keep working hard to get back on the Senate floor as soon as possible. And I\u2019ll keep you posted on the progress of my recovery. Until then, I\u2019m so grateful for your prayers and well wishes.\u201d\n\n###\n\nFrom the Office of the Attending Physician:\n\n\u201cSenator McConnell has experienced several falls throughout the year that have been attributed to his post-polio condition. He was admitted to the hospital four weeks ago after falling at home and sustaining minor injuries.\n\n\u201cA comprehensive evaluation by a multidisciplinary team determined that he had no fractures, cardiac abnormalities, stroke, tumor, or hemorrhage. Early in his hospitalization, he developed pneumonia, which responded rapidly to antibiotic treatment.\n\n\u201cThe remainder of his hospital stay focused on physical therapy and strategies to reduce his risk of future falls. He has been medically cleared to continue fully participating in his intensive physical therapy program.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-13T08:14:37Z", "2026-07-13T08:15:42Z"], ["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://comer.house.gov/2026/7/comer-announces-24-million-secured-for-frankfort-s-singing-bridge", "Comer Announces $24 Million Secured for Frankfort\u2019s Singing Bridge", "2026-07-02", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "KY", "James Comer", "C001108", "comer.house.gov", "comer", "https://comer.house.gov/media", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2014Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a $24 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant to replace the Singing Bridge in Frankfort, Kentucky. Prior to the award, Congressman Comer sent a letter to DOT Secretary Sean Duffy emphasizing that replacement of the Singing Bridge would restore a critical transportation corridor while preserving a vital connection for residents, businesses, and visitors to Kentucky's capital city.\n\n\u201cThe Department of Transportation\u2019s award of a $24 million BUILD grant for the Singing Bridge Project in Frankfort is a significant investment in the future of Kentucky\u2019s capital city. I was proud to work with DOT throughout this process to successfully advocate for this project, which will allow the city to replace the Singing Bridge with a modern and more resilient structure. This project will improve a key transportation corridor, enhance safety and reliability, and preserve an important connection for residents, local businesses, and the many visitors who travel to Frankfort. I appreciate the Trump Administration\u2019s commitment to strengthening America\u2019s infrastructure, and I will continue working with our local leaders to advance projects that improve our communities,\u201d said Congressman Comer.\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s announcement of the $24 million BUILD grant award is a welcome boost for completing the Singing Bridge project. it provides the critical foundation needed to move forward with confidence and significantly reduces the financial burden on the Commonwealth. We are grateful to Congressman Comer, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, and everyone who helped secure this investment. This brings us one major step closer to delivering a safer, modern bridge for the people of Frankfort,\u201d saidCity of Frankfort Mayor Layne Wilkerson.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Singing Bridge is widely known as an important local transportation link and a unique community feature linking historic downtown to south Frankfort across the river. In 2022, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) lowered the weight limit on the Singing Bridge from nine tons to four tons, highlighting the urgent need for attention to this crucial river crossing. In 2024, KYTC closed the Singing Bridge indefinitely to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic following a routine inspection due to deteriorating structural safety concerns. Funding will be utilized to replace Singing Bridge with a modern, resilient structure designed to provide safe multimodal access for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists. Reestablishing this connection will improve mobility, strengthen access between neighborhoods, enhance emergency response capabilities, and support public safety by reducing response times for first responders.", 1, "2026-07-03T08:00:00Z", "2026-07-03T08:01:30Z"], ["https://comer.house.gov/2026/7/comer-announces-24-million-secured-for-paducah-s-riverport-west-project", "Comer Announces $24 Million Secured for Paducah\u2019s Riverport West Project", "2026-07-01", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "KY", "James Comer", "C001108", "comer.house.gov", "comer", "https://comer.house.gov/media", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2014Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a $24 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant to support the Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority's (PMCRA) Riverport West Project. Since December of 2025, Congressman Comer has pushed DOT to award a BUILD grant for the Riverport West Project. His constant communication with DOT over the last eight months has included setting up a meeting for PMCRA and Paducah community leaders to meet with high-level staff at DOT Headquarters in D.C., sending a letter to DOT Secretary Sean Duffy, and calling senior DOT officials to underscore the project's importance to western Kentucky's economy, transportation infrastructure, and long-term growth.\n\n\u201cThe Department of Transportation\u2019s decision today to award a $24 million BUILD grant for the Riverport West Project is a major win for McCracken County and will help unlock new opportunities for economic growth across our region. I am proud to support the Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority and its community partners whose leadership and vision have made this transformative project possible. I will continue to work with our community leaders and the Trump Administration to support investments that strengthen western Kentucky's infrastructure, create jobs, and expand economic opportunities,\u201d said Congressman Comer.\n\n\u201cOn behalf of the Paducah McCracken County Riverport Authority, we would like to thank Congressman Comer for his support in the development and federal funding for Riverport West. These grant funds mark a critical milestone in positioning Riverport West as a catalyst for economic growth across Western Kentucky. Congressman Comer's support and advocacy, along with Senators McConnell and Paul, has been instrumental in helping us secure the BUILD grant funds necessary to construct the first phase of Riverport West,\u201d said PMCRA Executive Director Jimmie Garrett.\n\nBackground:\n\nMcCracken County is uniquely located at the confluence of the two largest rivers in our nation's Marine Highway System - the Mississippi and the Ohio Rivers - and at the junction of three states, making it an ideal location for federal investments to conduct the necessary planning and design work to prepare the site for construction. Paducah Riverport West will serve as an extension of the main public port, which has leased nearly all parcels available, demonstrating the need for an expansion of the community's current capacity. The region has a high volume of manufactured goods and agricultural products that are shipped by domestic barge companies headquartered in Paducah. The Riverport West Project will strengthen Kentucky\u2019s transportation network, support local jobs, and create new opportunities for economic growth across the region.", 1, "2026-07-02T06:20:02Z", "2026-07-02T06:21:32Z"], ["https://comer.house.gov/2026/7/comer-speaker-johnson-and-republican-lawmakers-urge-trump-administration-to-let-jones-act-waiver-expire-to-bolster-america-s-maritime-industry", "Comer, Speaker Johnson, and Republican Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Let Jones Act Waiver Expire to Bolster America's Maritime Industry", "2026-07-01", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "KY", "James Comer", "C001108", "comer.house.gov", "comer", "https://comer.house.gov/media", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2014Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.), Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.), and Republican lawmakers today urged the Trump Administration to allow the current Jones Act waiver to expire as scheduled, and to take additional policy steps to safeguard American shipbuilding and the long-term competitiveness of the U.S. maritime industry. The Jones Act plays a critical role in Kentucky's economy, protecting barge companies headquartered in Paducah and supporting thousands of maritime jobs in one of the nation's leading inland maritime hubs. In a letter to President Donald J. Trump, the Republican lawmakers emphasized that this Administration understands the strategic importance of the Jones Act to U.S. economic and national security interests and encouraged the use of alternative tools to address fuel and fertilizer costs.\n\n\u201cWe appreciate your longstanding support and attention to the challenges facing our domestic shipping industry. As you outlined in your visionary Maritime Action Plan (MAP), a strong maritime industrial base is essential to the nation\u2019s economic and national security, particularly as the United States works to reinforce its global strategic position. Your acknowledgement in the MAP that less than one percent of new commercial ships are built in the United States underscores the importance of protecting durable domestic maritime policy and safeguarding against foreign encroachment in our nation\u2019s waterways. Our nation\u2019s strongest shield against foreign exploitation of American waterways is the Jones Act, which requires vessels transporting cargo between U.S. ports to be American-built, American-owned, American-crewed, and American-flagged,\u201d wrote the Republican lawmakers.\n\nAccording to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. maritime system transports more than 760 million tons of cargo annually, including agricultural products, energy resources, and other essential commodities. The current Jones Act waiver, issued to address rising fuel and fertilizer costs, has allowed foreign-flagged vessels to operate in domestic commerce even when U.S.-flagged vessels were available. Data from the Maritime Administration indicates that approximately 95 percent of waiver voyages have been conducted by foreign maritime operators that are not subject to U.S. tax obligations or domestic regulatory requirements.\n\n\u201cThe Jones Act ensures that domestic waterborne commerce is conducted by U.S. vessels and mariners rather than by heavily subsidized foreign competitors. Over time, it has helped sustain a safe and reliable commercial fleet, supporting hundreds of thousands of well-paying American maritime jobs. In short, the Jones Act waiver has become a loophole exploited by adversarial countries to erode America\u2019s maritime dominance. We write to respectfully request that the current Jones Act waiver be allowed to expire as scheduled on August 16, 2026, and encourage you to utilize alternative policy tools to address fuel and fertilizer costs while preserving the strength of the American maritime industry. We stand ready to support your continued efforts to strengthen American economic and maritime dominance,\u201d concluded the Republican lawmakers.\n\nRead the letter here.", 1, "2026-07-02T06:20:02Z", "2026-07-02T06:21:32Z"], ["https://massie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=395845", "Rep. Massie Introduces House Resolution to Honor the Crew  of the USS Liberty", "2026-06-30", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Thomas Massie", "M001184", "massie.house.gov", "massie", "https://massie.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "For Immediate Release\n\nContact: massie.press@mail.house.gov\n\nContact #: 202-225-3465\n\nWashington, D.C.- Today, Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced legislation to honor the men of the USS Liberty. The Massie resolution recognizes the fallen members of the USS Liberty's crew by name and urges the President to declassify and publicly release all records related to Israel's unprovoked attack on the ship.\n\n\"59 years ago, on June 8, 1967, Israel attacked the USS Liberty in international waters,\" said Rep. Thomas Massie.\"34 Americans were killed, and 174 were wounded by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during this unprovoked attack. It is long overdue for the House of Representatives to pass legislation recognizing the sacrifices made by the USS Liberty crew. I am asking the House to urge the President to declassify and publicly release all records related to Israel's attack on the USS Liberty.\"\n\nRep. Massie's resolution reads as follows:\n\nRESOLUTION\n\nExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives in honoring the men of the USS Liberty, urging the declassification of all records relating to the June 8, 1967, attack, and affirming that the lives and safety of United States citizens and servicemembers shall be paramount in the conduct of United States foreign policy.\n\nWhereas, on June 8, 1967, the USS Liberty and her crew of 294 (including 3 civilians) was operating in international waters;\n\nWhereas, an unprovoked attack by Israeli warplanes and torpedo boats resulted in the death of 34 Americans, including one civilian, and the wounding of 174 others;\n\nWhereas, after sending out distress calls stating the ship was under attack and required immediate assistance, the attack continued for approximately 22 minutes involving 30 to 35 sorties, and following the air attack three Israeli motor torpedo boats fired five torpedoes, one of which struck the Liberty on the starboard side resulting in the deaths of twenty-five (25) of the thirty-four (34) men killed;\n\nWhereas, the crew of the USS Liberty fought valiantly to overcome the battle damage that included severe structural damage and saved their ship, often placing themselves in extremely hazardous situations in total disregard for their personal safety, and ultimately succeeded in reaching port;\n\nWhereas, due to the sensitive nature of the USS Liberty\u2019s equipment and documents, crew members still reeling from the attack, with some having suffered wounds during the attack, were tasked with entering the severely damaged area and recovering the bodies and body parts of their fellow shipmates;\n\nWhereas, having suffered through the attack and subsequent recovery, the crew was informed that under penalty of arrest, fines, and imprisonment, they were forbidden to speak about the incident which further compounded the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress;\n\nWhereas, the USS Liberty is the most decorated Navy ship for a single engagement. To wit, Captain William McGonagle received the Medal of Honor, and the crew received 2 Navy Crosses (posthumously); 12 Silver Stars (3 posthumously); 26 Bronze Stars; 9 Navy Commendations; 208 Purple Hearts (34 killed in action); the Combat Action Ribbon; the Presidential Unit Citation;\n\nWhereas, despite the valor displayed by the crew of the USS Liberty and the decorations awarded for their actions, many aspects of the attack and its aftermath remain shrouded in secrecy and controversy; now, therefore, be it\n\nResolved, That the House of Representatives\u2014\n\n(1) recognizes the gallant service and sacrifice of the officers and crew of the USS Liberty in defense of their ship and fellow sailors during the attack of June 8, 1967;\n\n(2) honors the lives, service, and memories of William B. Allenbaugh of Baltimore, Maryland; Philip McCutcheon Armstrong, Jr. of Detroit, Michigan; Gary R. Blanchard of Wichita, Kansas; Allen M. Blue of Yakima, Washington; Francis Brown of Albany, New York; Ronnie J. Campbell of Sevierville, Tennessee; Jerry L. Converse of Puyallup, Washington; Robert B. Eisenberg of St. Paul, Minnesota; Jerry L. Goss of North Vernon, Indiana; Curtis A. Graves of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan; Lawrence P. Hayden of Houston, Texas; Warren E. Hersey of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Alan Higgins of Weymouth, Massachusetts; Carl L. Hoar of Mount Vernon, Ohio; Richard W. Keene, Jr. of Batavia, New York; James L. Lenau of Washington, Missouri; Raymond E. Linn of Adamsville, Ohio; James M. Lupton of Shreveport, Louisiana; Duane R. Marggraf of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; David W. Marlborough of Waterville, Maine; Anthony P. Mendle of Waterbury, Connecticut; Carl C. Nygren of Williamsport, Pennsylvania; James C. Pierce of Clinton, North Carolina; Jack L. Raper of Cedartown, Georgia; Edward E. Rehmeyer III of York, Pennsylvania; David Skolak of Gary, Indiana; John C. Smith, Jr. of Ithaca, New York; Melvin D. Smith of Alamance, North Carolina; John C. Spicher of Tarentum, Pennsylvania; Alexander N. Thompson, Jr. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Thomas R. Thornton of Springfield, Ohio; Philippe C. Tiedtke of Santa Cruz, California; Stephen S. Toth of San Diego, California; Frederick J. Walton of Niagara Falls, New York who died as a result of the attack;\n\n(3) urges the President to declassify and make publicly available all records, documents, reports, memoranda, communications, photographs, recordings, transcripts, intelligence assessments, operational records, after-action reports, investigative files, briefing materials, diplomatic communications, and internal communications of the Department of Defense, the Central Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, and any other department or agency of the United States Government relating to the June 8, 1967, attack on the USS Liberty;\n\n(4) affirms that the lives and safety of United States citizens and servicemembers shall be held paramount in the conduct of the foreign policy of the United States and shall not be subordinated to the interests of any foreign nation; and\n\n(5) condemns Israel for its unprovoked attack on the USS Liberty and its crew, unarmed and non-combatant members of the United States Armed Forces at the time of the attack, resulting in the deaths of 34 Americans and the wounding of 174 others.\n\nA copy of the resolution is available at this link.", 1, "2026-07-01T06:34:07Z", "2026-07-01T06:35:35Z"], ["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://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=391099", "Guthrie, Energy and Commerce Leaders Celebrate Passage of KIDS Act", "2026-06-29", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Brett Guthrie", "G000558", "guthrie.house.gov", "guthrie", "https://guthrie.house.gov/news", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), and Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL-14) issued the following statements after the House passed H.R. 7757, the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act by a vote of 267 to 117.\n\n\u201cCongress has spent years searching for how to best protect children and teens online, and today\u2019s overwhelming bipartisan vote indicates that we have found our solution. The KIDS Act creates strong protections with new rules for design features, default settings, and kids\u2019 privacy,\u201d said Chairman Guthrie and Ranking Member Pallone. \u201cWe want to thank our colleagues for their strong vote today to protect kids, empower parents, and hold internet platforms accountable.\u201d\n\n\u201cEmpowering parents to better protect their children\u2014especially in the face of the near-constant barrage of digital threats\u2014remains one of our most important responsibilities,\u201d said Rep. Bilirakis. \u201cToday, we advanced that mission by moving forward this package, including the Kids Online Safety Act, which establishes a comprehensive set of safeguards, such as addressing compulsive usage, and parental controls to protect kids. One troubling post should not turn into a constant stream of depression, suicide, or eating disorder content. I remain committed to ensuring children can safely navigate the digital world while holding technology companies accountable. Protecting our kids must always come before protecting corporate profits.\u201d\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s adoption of the bipartisan KIDS Act is a long-overdue and meaningful step toward protecting America\u2019s children in the digital age,\u201d said Rep. Castor. \u201cFor years, parents, young people, pediatricians, psychologists, teachers and advocates have made clear that Big Tech must act to reduce the harms experienced by too many kids online. This bill strengthens privacy protections for children and teens, bans targeted advertising to young people, gives families more control and preserves parents\u2019 ability to seek justice in court. This is an important step, but it is not the end of our work. I will continue to press to create a safer digital environment for children and teens.\u201d\n\nA one pager on the KIDS Act, provided by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, can be found HERE.", 1, "2026-06-30T06:29:10Z", "2026-06-30T06:30:42Z"], ["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=E7932938-D291-423E-8085-C206040F1BE1", "Gov. Beshear, Congressman Rogers Announce $6.6 Million To Extend Reliable Drinking and Wastewater Services and Support Economic Development in Eastern Kentucky", "2026-06-24", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 24, 2026) \u2013 Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and Congressman Harold \u201cHal\u201d Rogers (KY-05) announced $6.6 million in Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) program funds to support continued economic development and improve water services for two Eastern Kentucky counties.\n\nThe Knott County Water and Sewer District will receive funds to improve and expand essential wastewater treatment facilities, and Wolfe County\u2019s city of Campton will extend potable water services to area families.\n\n\u201cWe are investing in areas that help Kentucky families and our communities thrive, and this funding will do just that by delivering clean drinking water and more to Eastern Kentucky,\u201d Gov. Beshear said. \u201cFrom expanding critical wastewater infrastructure to support hundreds of new homes for families rebuilding after the devastating floods to strengthening water service that will support businesses, tourism and future growth, we\u2019re laying the foundation for long-term success. Together, we\u2019ll continue building a stronger, more resilient Kentucky.\u201d\n\nThe Dean of the House, Congressman Rogers championed the program as chairman of the House Appropriations Committee and has overseen $1 billion in federal funding go toward AMLER since 2016, of which more than $253 million has been awarded for 112 projects.\n\n\u201cWe are strengthening our communities and restoring hope for a brighter future after dangerous floods in Eastern Kentucky,\u201d said Congressman Rogers. \u201cWhen we invest in reliable water and wastewater in the mountains, it provides confidence for our families, schools, businesses and new opportunities. In addition to the AMLER grant, I have also requested $1.5 million in Community Project Funding for the Ball Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion in Knott County, and I will continue to work to get that funding across the finish line for our people.\u201d\n\nThe selected projects include:\n\nKnott County Water and Sewer District received $2.1 million for the Ball Creek Wastewater Plant expansion project. The project will double the capacity of the plant and catalyze economic recovery and regional resilience in Knott and Perry counties. The upgraded plant will support major residential developments, including Chestnut Ridge, Olive Branch, Hickory Hills, the relocated Robinson Elementary School and the Phoenix development \u2013 representing hundreds of new homes and significant opportunities for families throughout our area.\n\n\u201cToday marks another major step forward for the future of Knott County and our region,\u201d said Knott County Judge/Executive Jeff Dobson. \u201cWe are incredibly grateful to receive more than $2 million in Abandoned Mine Land funding to support critical upgrades to the Ball Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. This investment is about much more than wastewater treatment. It is about creating the foundation for recovery, housing, economic development and long-term prosperity.\u201d\n\nThe Ball Creek facility is currently operating at its maximum capacity of 100,000 gallons per day. This project will expand that capacity to 250,000 gallons per day, ensuring that our infrastructure can meet both current demands and future growth opportunities.\n\nThe city of Campton in Wolfe County was awarded $4.5 million for its Campton transmission line. The project will extend water service from the Cave Run Water Commission to the Red River Gorge area and will improve water access, support economic growth, enhance tourism and directly improve service to more than 2,000 households and more than 25 businesses.\n\nCampton Mayor Kathi May said, \u201cConnecting this water line will improve access to reliable, safe drinking water, support economic growth, and enhance quality of life for residents and businesses throughout the area. We are grateful for the partnerships that made this funding possible, and we look forward to the lasting benefits it will bring for generations to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis funding represents a major investment in the future of our county,\u201d said Wolfe County Judge/Executive Raymond Banks. \u201cWater infrastructure is essential to the well-being of our residents. We are grateful for the support of our state and federal partners.\u201d\n\n\u201cThese projects show just how strategic infrastructure investments can create lasting benefits for our Kentucky communities,\u201d said Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary John Lyons. \u201cThese improvements not only give our fellow Kentuckians improved access to essential services; they put Eastern Kentucky in a better position for continued success in the years ahead.\u201d\n\nKentucky has received $29.5 million in 2026 AMLER funding and more awarded projects will be announced in the future. A record high number of applications \u2013 112 \u2013 were received this funding period, requesting over $268 million for economic development projects. This year, the AMLER funding was made available for opportunities in the western Kentucky coalfields.\n\nSince the Beshear Administration began in 2020, Kentucky has received over $177 million in AML Economic Revitalization (AMLER) grant funding to provide opportunity to the Appalachian region coalfields.", 1, "2026-06-25T06:30:03Z", "2026-06-25T06:31:21Z"], ["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://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=7084CA85-9B72-4396-9214-15946CF29805", "Congressman Rogers Applauds Committee Passage of Defense Funding Bill for 2027", "2026-06-24", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Supports Defense Industrial Base in Southern and Eastern Kentucky\n\nWASHINGTON, DC \u2013 U.S. Rep. Harold \u201cHal\u201d Rogers (KY-05) applauds committee passage of the Defense Appropriations Bill for 2027, marking the 12th and final federal funding bill reported out of committee for the next fiscal year. The bill provides more than $1 trillion to enhance America\u2019s military advantage, bolster counter-drug programs, modernize our military fleet and munitions, and strengthen support for military service members and their families. The bill prioritizes funding for American manufacturing and innovation for the Department of Defense.\n\n\u201cProviding for the defense of the homeland we love, is the best way to show our patriotism on our 250th anniversary. This bill provides a 29% increase in Defense funding to advance President Trump\u2019s America First Agenda, with our dominant military serving as a cornerstone of our continued freedom,\u201d said Congressman Rogers, Chairman Emeritus of the House Appropriations Committee. \u201cI\u2019m specifically proud of the work taking place in Southern and Eastern Kentucky that supports our military defense operations, including next-generation camouflage, secure communications technologies and space monitoring. We are sending critical supplies to our American war heroes on the frontlines and I am honored to continue supporting those jobs in our region in this bill.\u201d\n\nThe bill also provides funding to dismantle transnational drug trafficking, including $305 million for the National Guard Counter-Drug program.\n\nThe Defense bill now advances on to the House for consideration.\n\nFor more information about Congressman Rogers\u2019 work in Washington and at home in Kentucky, visit halrogers.house.gov and follow him on social media.\n\nBill Text\n\nBill Summary\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-26T06:29:35Z", "2026-06-26T06:31:46Z"], ["https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=391095", "Guthrie Votes in Favor of Bipartisan Housing Package to Preserve the American Dream", "2026-06-23", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Brett Guthrie", "G000558", "guthrie.house.gov", "guthrie", "https://guthrie.house.gov/news", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) voted in favor of H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which passed the House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 352 to 32. This legislation, which passed the Senate on June 22, 2026, now heads to President Trump to be signed into law.\n\n\u201cFor too long, the idea of home ownership has increasingly become out of reach for countless American families. Today, the House took meaningful action to help working families pursue the American Dream and enter the housing market,\u201d said Congressman Guthrie. \u201cBy reducing unnecessary red tape, increasing access to home loans, and prioritizing individual homebuyers over large corporations, this housing package will help Americans achieve their dream of home ownership.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nH.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act:\n\nRemoves unnecessary regulatory barriers to streamline housing development and affordability by allowing the use of ready-to-use, pre-approved home designs so builders can get permits faster and build homes more quickly,\n\nAddresses concerns about large investors unfairly competing with individual homebuyers by limiting investor purchases to no more than 350 single-family homes,\n\nModernizes outdated banking regulations to expand local lending while maintaining financial responsibility by simplifying bank exams and updating thresholds so well-run banks can focus more on lending and less on paperwork, and\n\nExpands community and rural banks\u2019 access to stable deposits so they can lend locally and support small businesses, farmers, and households.\n\nA one pager provided by the House Financial Services Committee can be found HERE.", 1, "2026-06-24T06:25:30Z", "2026-06-24T06:26:49Z"], ["https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=391090", "Guthrie, House Republicans Take Action to Prevent Fraud and Hold Bad Actors Accountable", "2026-06-17", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Brett Guthrie", "G000558", "guthrie.house.gov", "guthrie", "https://guthrie.house.gov/news", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This month, Congressman Guthrie (KY-02) voted in favor of a series of bills to combat fraud, increase program integrity, and ensure that benefits are available for those who need them most.\n\n\u201cOver the past months, Americans have been outraged by the alarming fraud schemes that have come to light. From California to Minnesota to New York, the schemes that have been uncovered have victimized the very individuals these programs are intended to serve and cost American taxpayers billions of dollars,\u201d said Congressman Guthrie. \u201cThese are commonsense reforms to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in our federal programs, and I am proud to have voted alongside my Republican colleagues in taking action to end fraud and hold bad actors accountable.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThis month, the House voted on various bills to help eliminate fraud in federal programs. This includes:\n\nH.R. 7726, the Stop Child Care Scams Act, which is a comprehensive bill to address fraud in federal childcare programs by increasing fraud detection measures, improving audits, enhancing data sharing between states, and requiring states to take corrective action when improper payments or violations occur. This bill would also prohibit federal funds from going to states that fail to take action to counter fraud.\n\nH.R. 7872, the No Aid for Ghost Students Act, would require the Department of Education to establish a fraud detection system that reviews and identifies suspicious student aid applications within the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) program and requires schools to verify flagged applications before any money is disbursed to bad actors.\n\nH.R. 6916, the Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act, would prohibit those convicted of felonies, specifically related to fraud against the government, from participating in federal contracts or receiving grants and federal financial assistance.\n\nH.R. 8312, the Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act, would require the federal government to preserve and distribute proven methods to combat fraud, developed during the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee, as well as establish a permanent Inspector General (IG) in the U.S. Treasury for Fraud, Accountability, and Recovery (IGFAR) that assists individual agency Inspectors General in detecting and mitigating fraud in federal awards over $50,000.\n\nH.R. 8464, the Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act, would prohibit federal agencies from issuing payments without correction when significant risks are identified and gives the U.S. Treasury new authority to return payment requests to agencies if they appear to be at risk for fraud.\n\nH. Res. 1335, which condemns bad actors who seek to defraud the government and expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that government-wide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment.", 1, "2026-06-18T06:41:00Z", "2026-06-18T06:43:25Z"], ["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=1D923010-227E-4A47-BBD7-52581ADD041F", "Congressman Rogers Advances Homeland Security Funding Bill for 2027", "2026-06-11", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 U.S. Rep. Harold \u201cHal\u201d Rogers (KY-05) voted to advance the federal funding bill for homeland security, including disaster relief funding and improved processing for FEMA claims.\n\nThe Fiscal Year 2027 Homeland Security Appropriations Act was approved by the House Appropriations Committee, providing $99.6 billion to enhance public safety and homeland preparedness, bolster border protection, increase grant funding for first responders and combat child exploitation and human trafficking.\n\n\u201cI have watched Eastern Kentucky get back on its feet after floods, tornadoes and ice storms. The resilience of our people is extraordinary, but resilience alone is not enough. Federal support, delivered on time and without unnecessary red tape, is what makes recovery possible. This bill moves us in the right direction,\u201d said Congressman Rogers, Chairman Emeritus of the House Appropriations Committee. \u201cThis bill requires FEMA to report quarterly on every pending major disaster declaration, directing FEMA to produce a plan to reduce processing times and improve transparency in appeals. It also takes steps to address the underlying technology failures that have allowed this backlog to grow.\u201d\n\nGrants for firefighters and first responders are increased in the bill to improve disaster preparedness, response and recovery efforts in our communities. It specifically enables local fire departments to purchase fire-retardant gear that is produced at American manufacturing facilities, like Lion Apparel in West Liberty, Kentucky.\n\nThe bill now moves on to the House for consideration.\n\nFor more information about Congressman Rogers\u2019 work in Washington and at home in Kentucky, visit halrogers.house.gov and follow him on social media.\n\nBill Text", 1, "2026-06-12T06:37:16Z", "2026-06-12T06:39:00Z"], ["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://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=9EFB56AF-0179-4E11-B4CE-2B17A34FFFA2", "Congressman Rogers Helped Send Secure America Act to President Trump's Desk", "2026-06-10", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 U.S. Rep. Harold \u201cHal\u201d Rogers (KY-05) helped send the Secure America Act, S.2, on to the President desk. Congressman Rogers voted for the reconciliation package to provide long-term funding for ICE and Border Patrol through September 2029. President Trump signed the bill into law on Wednesday morning.\n\nICE has reported the arrest of illegal immigrants in Eastern Kentucky who have been convicted of rape, assault, robbery, kidnapping, human trafficking, drug trafficking, DUI, weapons possession, identity theft, money laundering and other crimes in Ashland, Beattyville, Catlettsburg, Hazard, Inez, London, Manchester, Monticello, Pikeville, Sandy Hook, West Liberty, Wheelwright and Williamsburg.\n\n\u201cOur number one job is to ensure that America remains a safe place to live. Washington Democrats created a border crisis that resulted in higher crime rates and drug trafficking, and now they want to defund our front-line of defense on border control and immigration enforcement. This bill cleans up the mess and provides necessary funding to keep our border and our communities secure,\u201d said Congressman Rogers, Dean of the House. \u201cFederal law enforcement agencies have made great strides to combat fentanyl trafficking across the country, cutting it by half at the southern border, and we can\u2019t afford to back down on our efforts.\u201d\n\nTargeting fentanyl, the bill provides $3.45 billion for modernized inspection equipment at the border, surveillance technology, biometric work and interdiction.\n\nTo crack down on child predators, the bill invests $108.5 million for child exploitation investigators, forensic analysts, victim identification work, and training for federal, state and local law enforcement.\n\nFor Border Patrol, the bill includes $22 billion for personnel, training, equipment and mission support.\n\nThe bill also provides $38 billion for ICE personnel, removal operations, transportation, advanced technology needs and legal assistance.", 1, "2026-06-11T06:38:38Z", "2026-06-11T06:41:07Z"], ["https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=D3A06CD3-9CB2-48D0-BB4D-BED6C4AB0EC3", "Barr Votes to Fund Border Security through 2029", "2026-06-09", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Andy Barr", "B001282", "barr.house.gov", "barr", "https://barr.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C.\u2014Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY), one of the strongest members on border security in the U.S. House of Representatives, voted to approve almost $70B in funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Secure America Act fully funds border security through September of 2029, delivering $39B for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), $26B for Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and $5B to DHS for other border security priorities.\n\n\u201cFor six months out of the last year, Congressional Democrats kept DHS shut down,\u201d said Congressman Barr. \u201cThey want to abolish ICE, end border security, and open the border just like they did under Joe Biden\u2019s failed Presidency. I will not let that happen. I\u2019m proud to stand with CBP and all our patriots serving at the DHS to secure our border and keep America safe.\u201d\n\nBarr voted for the Big Beautiful Bill, the largest border security investment in history, enacted in July of 2025. Barr has a perfect, A+ Rating from NumbersUSA, the preeminent border security advocacy group in the country. He\u2019s currently championing the Dalilah Act, legislation that would crack down on states that issue commercial driver\u2019s licenses (CDLs) to illegal persons.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-10T06:36:00Z", "2026-06-10T06:37:32Z"], ["https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=391088", "Guthrie Votes to Fund ICE, Border Patrol, and End Democrats\u2019 Open-Border Distraction", "2026-06-09", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Brett Guthrie", "G000558", "guthrie.house.gov", "guthrie", "https://guthrie.house.gov/news", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following his vote in favor of S. 2, the Secure America Act, a budget reconciliation package to provide funding to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through fiscal year 2029.\n\nThis action comes after months of obstruction from Democrats over their refusal to vote in favor of any bill that provided funding for border security and immigration funding, which resulted in the 76-day shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). S. 2 passed the House by a vote of 214 to 212. The bill, which initially passed the Senate on June 5, 2026, now heads to President Trump's desk for signature.\n\n\u201cOur nation cannot afford to return to the open borders and catch-and-release policies that caused the worst immigration crisis in our nation\u2019s history. I was proud to vote in favor of legislation to provide funding for essential border security and immigration enforcement operations through September 2029,\u201d said Congressman Guthrie. \u201cFor months, Republicans attempted to negotiate in good faith with our colleagues on the other side of the aisle, offering reforms to ICE enforcement and operations. Sadly, Democrats continued to shift the goalpost and refused to find common ground. This bill will guarantee that ICE and CBP remain funded and operational in order to keep Americans safe.\u201d\n\nFull text of S. 2, the Secure America Act, can be found HERE.", 1, "2026-06-10T06:36:00Z", "2026-06-10T06:37:32Z"], ["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=0B4EDD44-8330-4A40-98CC-D0D928DDA049", "Congressman Rogers Advances High Quality Health Care and Education in Rural America, Increases Low Income Energy Assistance, Supports Cancer Research", "2026-06-09", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Includes $4 Million for Pikeville Medical Center\u2019s AVA Childcare Academy\n\nWASHINGTON, DC \u2013 U.S. Rep. Harold \u201cHal\u201d Rogers (KY-05), Chairman Emeritus of the House Appropriations Committee, voted to advance federal funding to strengthen rural healthcare and education, combat the opioid epidemic, fast-track black lung claims for coal miners, reduce poverty, increase the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and invest in innovation and research for cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer\u2019s, ALS and other rare diseases.\n\nCongressman Rogers\u2019 request for $4 million in Community Project Funding for Pikeville Medical Center\u2019s Appalachian Valley Angel (AVA) Academy was included in the bill to establish an on-site childcare facility, improving workforce stability.\n\nThe committee passed the Fiscal Year 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act on Tuesday evening, sending it on to the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration.\n\n\u201cThis bill invests in a brighter future in Rural America, by investing in programs that improve access to healthcare and education, while working to reduce poverty and eliminate wasteful spending. Key educational resources are provided for first generation college students in this bill, like GEAR Up, the Federal TRIO Program, AmeriCorps services, and Pell Grants,\u201d said Congressman Rogers, Dean of the House. \u201cOverdose death rates are finally declining, with Kentucky leading the way, and this bill invests in our continued work for prevention, treatment and recovery programs. As we continue to battle cancer, diabetes and other diseases in our rural region, we are also making key investments in research to help prevent and treat the illnesses that countless families battle every day, prioritizing pediatric cancer research.\u201d\n\nEfforts to combat the opioid epidemic remain strong in this legislation, including a $2 million increase for the Rural Communities Overdose Response Program. The Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Loan Repayment Program receives another $40 million in the bill. Congressman Rogers co-created the program nearly a decade ago, giving medical students an incentive to help address treatment and recovery needs in underserved areas.\n\nAs countless coal miners continue to battle black lung disease while waiting on their benefits, this bill directs the Department of Labor to provide the House Appropriations Committee with a quarterly report on efforts to improve the speed and quality of black lung claims processing.\n\nThe legislation also includes key protections for women in sports and prohibits taxpayer dollars from being used for abortions.\n\nFor more information about Congressman Rogers\u2019 work in Washington and at home in Kentucky, visit halrogers.house.gov and follow him on social media.\n\nBill Text", 1, "2026-06-11T06:38:38Z", "2026-06-11T06:41:07Z"], ["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://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=F4655151-3E19-41CE-9067-6C87B256BD5C", "McConnell Remarks at SAC-D FY27 Air Force Budget Hearing", "2026-06-09", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "Senate", "KY", "Mitch McConnell", "M000355", "www.mcconnell.senate.gov", "mcconnell", "https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, delivered the following opening statement at today\u2019s hearing, \u201cA Review of the President\u2019s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the Air Force\u201d:\n\nSecretary Meink, General Wilsbach, General Saltzman \u2013 welcome.\n\nI need to begin by pointing out that this will be our last hearing with General Saltzman, who will be retiring later this summer. I\u2019m pleased to hear you\u2019ll be returning to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Salty, I want to thank you for your decades of service to our nation. I know we\u2019ll both have more time for UK \u2013 and UofL \u2013 basketball this coming season.\n\nGentlemen, I also need to acknowledge at the outset the devotion and sacrifice of American servicemembers.\n\nU.S. airmen have been at the absolute razor\u2019s edge of recent operations in the Gulf, degrading Iran\u2019s offensive capabilities, evading the enemy on the ground, bringing downed comrades home, sustaining the joint force, and, in the case of a KC-135 crew over Iraq, making the ultimate sacrifice. I know I speak for the entire subcommittee in recognizing these fallen airmen, their comrades, and their families.\n\nWe\u2019re here today to review the Administration\u2019s FY27 budget request for the Department of the Air Force.\n\nAs I\u2019ve observed in discussions with the other services, major increases to topline defense spending represent a tremendous opportunity to improve readiness and lethality across the force, and industrial capacity across the nation.\n\nAt the same time, the structure of the request for the Department of Defense would put consistent funding for key priorities at unnecessary risk.\n\nCore pieces of the President\u2019s defense agenda, like multi-year procurement contracts for critical munitions, half of the F-35 program, Golden Dome, and drone dominance initiatives, are requested as one-off reconciliation spending, not full-year base appropriations.\n\nThis is especially mystifying for multiyear procurement contracts. I mean, the need to budget for them annually is right there in the name.\n\nBut it\u2019s more than just a contradiction in terms. It\u2019s also a recipe for major disruptions in the very possible event that party-line reconciliation fails. The Administration\u2019s choice to structure an ambitious $1.5 trillion dollar request in this way is yet another missed opportunity to put key aspects of our common defense on a stronger and more enduring fiscal footing.\n\nSpecific to the Air Force and the Space Force, a few observations:\n\nFirst, I\u2019m encouraged to see the Department acknowledge the need for the E-7 wedgetail airborne battle management aircraft. This platform meets a current-day need with a current-day capability. And the Department\u2019s alignment with this priority is a welcome investment in resiliency as we continue to build out space-based capabilities that will serve our joint force in the future.\n\nI\u2019m also glad to see the FY27 request begin to address the issue of operational readiness rates by investing more in F-35 spares. But the Department will continue to step on its own tail if it insists in housing procurement of new airframes primarily in one-off reconciliation spending.\n\nIf fielding the F-35 remains an operational necessity both for the United States and for key allies, there\u2019s really no excuse for not placing it squarely in full-year appropriations.\n\nGeneral Saltzman, I\u2019m glad that this request represents a massive opportunity for Space Force procurement of key systems. But I worry whether industrial capacity will be able to meet a sudden surge in spending, pending a clearer picture of how the Department plans to sustain steadily increasing investment over the out-years. So I\u2019ll want to hear from you on how the Space Force is thinking about longer-term scaling.\n\nFinally, at a fundamental level, I\u2019m curious to hear from each of you about how the Department of the Air Force is applying the lessons of the modern battlefield. I\u2019m concerned that the Pentagon as a whole is not learning quickly enough from the battlefields in Ukraine and the Gulf. And failure to learn and adapt, particularly when it comes to force protection and counter-drone technology, has real and measurable costs.\n\nSpeaking of which, there\u2019s clearly a need for supplemental funds to cover critical operational costs incurred in the Gulf, to recapture readiness, and to make serious down payments against the munitions shortfalls that long predate operations against Iran.\n\nI would encourage the Administration to create such an opportunity, and would hope each of our colleagues would seize it.", 1, "2026-06-10T06:36:00Z", "2026-06-10T06:37:32Z"], ["https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=00AE7C3F-DE3E-4D3F-A005-C1DBA14DBA16", "Barr Applauds Trump\u2019s Investment in Kentucky Coal to Create Jobs, Lower Costs", "2026-06-05", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Andy Barr", "B001282", "barr.house.gov", "barr", "https://barr.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) joins President Trump in the Oval Office on Thursday, June 4, for the coal investment announcement by the White House.\n\nLexington, KY\u2014 This week, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) attended President Trump\u2019s Oval Office event announcing a historic investment in Clean, Beautiful Coal. President Trump infused nearly $1 billion in federal funds into coal projects across the nation, including $124 million right here in Kentucky.\n\nThe two recipients in Kentucky are Eastern Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) and Duke Energy Kentucky. These funds will go to upgrade and modernize coal-fired power plants in Boone, Lawrence, and Pulaski Counties. These plants have kept the lights on in hundreds of thousands of Kentucky homes for years, and this funding will help ensure they can continue doing so for many years to come. The announcement delivers on the commitment President Trump and Congressman Barr have made to restore American energy dominance, defend Kentucky coal jobs, and keep reliable coal-fired power powering homes across the Commonwealth.\n\n\u201cCoal is not just part of Kentucky\u2019s past, it is a key to our future,\u201d said Congressman Barr. \u201cClean, beautiful, Kentucky coal can be a centerpiece of America\u2019s energy dominance, create good paying jobs, and help us win the race for AI against China. President Trump understands all of this, and I commend him for taking another step to end the Obama-Biden war on coal.\u201d\n\n\u201cPresident Trump is a champion for coal and that is a huge win for Kentucky\u2019s coal country,\u201d said Congressman Hal Rogers (R-KY-05). \u201cCoal keeps the lights on, keeps food on the table and will drive down our energy rates. This investment in EKPC and the Cooper Station in Pulaski County, is a game changer, and I am grateful for President Trump\u2019s leadership.\u201d\n\n\u201cEKPC wants to thank President Trump and his Administration for this investment. This will support creation of good-paying jobs while maintaining reliable, low-cost electric service here in Kentucky. We also want to thank Congressman Andy Barr for his support of Kentucky\u2019s coal industry and EKPC\u2019s mission,\u201d said EKPC President and CEO, Don Mosier.\n\n\u201cPresident Trump\u2019s announcement today highlights the critical role coal continues to play in strengthening America\u2019s energy security, supporting high-paying domestic jobs, and maintaining grid reliability,\u201d said The Kentucky Coal Association. \u201cWe appreciate the continued advocacy of Congressman Barr and many of Kentucky\u2019s other federal delegation members on these important issues and their support for policies that help ensure a dependable and affordable energy future.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-06T06:16:30Z", "2026-06-06T06:17:47Z"], ["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=549856AB-09BD-41B2-B66A-BCAA282D75A9", "Congressman Rogers Applauds House Passage of Federal Funding Bill for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration", "2026-06-05", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Includes Nearly $3.4 Million for Morgan County Emergency Services Facility\n\nWASHINGTON, DC \u2013 U.S. Rep. Harold \u201cHal\u201d Rogers voted for the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.\n\nThe comprehensive federal funding bill supports America\u2019s farmers, invests in rural development programs, bolsters food and drug safety, and protects nutrition programs for those who need it the most.\n\nCongressman Rogers announced that his Community Project Funding request for nearly $3.4 million for a Regional Emergency Services and Training Facility in Morgan County was also approved in the bill.\n\n\u201cThe health and safety of the American people are at the heart of this funding bill, by supporting our farmers, protecting our supply chains and strengthening nutrition programs. SNAP and WIC benefits are a lifeline for many families in Eastern Kentucky, and this bill reflects our work with the Trump Administration to ensure food aid will always be available to American citizens who qualify for them, by cutting the waste, fraud and abuse that threatens the programs\u2019 sustainability. We also boosted Child Nutrition programs and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program for low-income seniors in this bill to strengthen the safety net,\u201d said Congressman Rogers, Chairman Emeritus of the House Appropriations Committee. \u201cThis bill also makes critical investments in rural development programs, rural broadband, the electric loan program and homeownership loan program. Making our rural communities stronger, makes America stronger \u2013 that\u2019s why I was proud to secure nearly $3.4 million in this bill to support Morgan County\u2019s first responders and emergency operations.\u201d\n\nThe legislation maintains House Republicans\u2019 commitment to America\u2019s farmers, ranchers and consumers. It also invests in critical research programs to address emerging pests and diseases, prevents taxpayer dollars from funding climate hubs, discrimination against Americans based on traditional marriage beliefs, and wasteful Biden-era spending.\n\nThe federal funding bill now moves on to the Senate for consideration.\n\nFor more information about Congressman Rogers\u2019 work in Washington and at home in Kentucky, visit halrogers.house.gov and follow him on social media.", 1, "2026-06-06T06:16:30Z", "2026-06-06T06:17:47Z"], ["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=EE421D0A-A1D9-4C5F-8AF2-B5DCBA32452F", "Rogers, Barr Applaud Trump's Investment in Kentucky Coal to Create Jobs, Lower Costs", "2026-06-05", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "SOMERSET, KY \u2014 U.S. Congressmen Hal Rogers (KY-05) and Andy Barr (KY-06) applaud President Trump's historic investment in Clean, Beautiful Coal. President Trump infused nearly $1 billion in federal funds into coal projects across the nation, including $124 million in Kentucky.\n\nThe two recipients in Kentucky are Eastern Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) and Duke Energy Kentucky. These funds will go to upgrade and modernize coal-fired power plants in Boone, Lawrence, and Pulaski Counties. These plants have kept the lights on in hundreds of thousands of Kentucky homes for years, and this funding will help ensure they can continue doing so for many years to come. The announcement delivers on the commitment President Trump and Congressman Barr have made to restore American energy dominance, defend Kentucky coal jobs, and keep reliable coal-fired power powering homes across the Commonwealth.\n\n\u201cCoal is not just part of Kentucky\u2019s past, it is a key to our future,\u201d said Congressman Barr. \u201cClean, beautiful, Kentucky coal can be a centerpiece of America\u2019s energy dominance, create good paying jobs, and help us win the race for AI against China. President Trump understands all of this, and I commend him for taking another step to end the Obama-Biden war on coal.\u201d\n\n\u201cPresident Trump is a champion for coal and that is a huge win for Kentucky\u2019s coal country,\u201d said Congressman Hal Rogers (R-KY-05). \u201cCoal keeps the lights on, keeps food on the table and will drive down our energy rates. This investment in EKPC and the Cooper Station in Pulaski County, is a game changer, and I am grateful for President Trump\u2019s leadership.\u201d\n\n\u201cEKPC wants to thank President Trump and his Administration for this investment. This will support creation of good-paying jobs while maintaining reliable, low-cost electric service here in Kentucky,\u201d said EKPC President and CEO, Don Mosier.", 1, "2026-06-06T06:16:30Z", "2026-06-06T06:17:47Z"], ["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://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=391066", "Chairmen Guthrie, Joyce, and Latta Request Investigation of Foreign Adversaries\u2019 Efforts to Block American Data Center Buildout", "2026-06-04", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Brett Guthrie", "G000558", "guthrie.house.gov", "guthrie", "https://guthrie.house.gov/news", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, sent a letter to the Co-Chairs of the President\u2019s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel requesting information about the evidence that strongly suggests there are foreign influence campaigns working to slow American AI progress and block the development of the infrastructure we need to power it.\n\n\u201cOur nation is locked in a race with China to innovate and lead the world in the development of Artificial Intelligence technologies. The fact that Chinese Communist Party-backed entities and other foreign adversaries may be attempting to influence decisions related to American data center infrastructure puts into perspective how serious of a fight we are in. Americans deserve to know who is bankrolling the disinformation campaign that seeks to block critical infrastructure investments,\u201d said Chairman Guthrie. \u201cData centers are the foundational computing structure that makes modern life possible. From financial and medical records that underpin the economy and personal health care to the photos and emails on our phones to the critical infrastructure that keeps the electricity flowing to homes and businesses, so much of what we take for granted in our daily digital lives relies on the data center infrastructure across the country. Our adversaries in Beijing fundamentally understand this, and that\u2019s why our Committee is working to address this critical issue.\u201d\n\nKey excerpt from the letter:\n\n\u201cIn July 2025, the White House released an action plan titled, \u2018Winning the Race: America\u2019s Action Plan,\u2019 which states, \u2018[w]hoever has the largest AI ecosystem will set global AI standards and reap broad economic and military benefits. Just like we won the space race, it is imperative that the United States and its allies win this race.\u2019 As the Committee with legislative jurisdiction over matters related to energy, telecommunications, health care, and environment, advancements in AI and the buildout of infrastructure supporting this technology, such as data centers, is of keen interest. The U.S. is in a global race for technological superiority that has significantly raised the stakes for economic and national security if our nation falls behind. It is critical that this Administration takes any effort to undermine this objective\u2014particularly from foreign adversaries\u2014with a great deal of seriousness.\u201d\n\nCLICK HERE to read the full letter.\n\nCLICK HERE to read more from the New York Post.", 1, "2026-06-05T06:35:23Z", "2026-06-05T06:36:42Z"], ["https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=391067", "Guthrie Votes in Favor of House Appropriations Package, Investing in Rural Communities", "2026-06-04", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Brett Guthrie", "G000558", "guthrie.house.gov", "guthrie", "https://guthrie.house.gov/news", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) voted in favor of H.R. 8646, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This legislation allocates over $26 billion to protect our nation\u2019s food supply, support Kentucky farmers, and prioritize Americans\u2019 health for Fiscal Year 2027.\n\n\u201cToday marks another historic step in Congressional efforts to support our nation\u2019s agricultural producers and rural communities,\u201d said Congressman Guthrie. \u201cThis legislation will invest billions to support rural development initiatives, strengthen nutrition programs for Americans in need, and provide additional funding for research to improve the stability of our agriculture industry. This bill is a win for our Commonwealth\u2019s rural communities and the more than 20,000 farms that call Kentucky\u2019s Second District home.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 allocates $26.27 billion in funding to support Kentucky agriculture, rural communities, and Americans most in need. H.R. 8646 accomplishes these goals by:\n\n\u2013 Increasing funding for the Agricultural Research Service to $1.79 billion, which will help high-priority research of emerging pests and diseases.\n\n\u2013 Adding the Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to review agricultural transactions, including purchases made by China.\n\n\u2013 Allocating $1.15 billion for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to support animal health and specialty crop programs.\n\n\u2013Providing over $100 billion in mandatory funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to provide nutrition assistance for our most vulnerable.\n\n\u2013 Providing $8 billion in funding for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and ensuring access to fresh, frozen, canned, and dried fruits and vegetables, making all affordable options available to eligible mothers and children.\n\nA summary of this legislation, provided by the House Committee on Appropriations, before amendments, can be found here.", 1, "2026-06-05T06:35:23Z", "2026-06-05T06:36:42Z"], ["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=54166ED2-A979-46C9-A314-A4E32587AE14", "Congressman Rogers Advances Nearly $85 Million for Flood-Resilient Housing, Veterans\u2019 Ranch and Infrastructure Projects in Eastern Kentucky", "2026-06-04", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 U.S. Rep. Harold \u201cHal\u201d Rogers announced nearly $85 million for Eastern Kentucky projects won the approval of the House Appropriations Committee, moving on for a vote in the House. The federal funding will be used to provide flood-resilient housing, a veterans\u2019 ranch, safer roads, clean water and stronger infrastructure in Kentucky\u2019s Appalachian region.\n\nCongressman Rogers secured the Community Project Funding for ten projects through the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill.\n\n\u201cThis funding will address major needs in Eastern Kentucky, giving flood survivors a safe place to call home, completing a veterans\u2019 support ranch, and continuing the work to improve our rural roads, airports and water systems,\u201d said Congressman Rogers, Chairman Emeritus of the House Appropriations Committee. \u201cAdditionally, the bill invests in new opportunities for our distressed coal communities, transitional housing for individuals in recovery and development projects that will make our region stronger and work-ready.\u201d\n\nThe ten projects requested by Congressman Rogers for nearly $85 million in Community Project Funding, include:\n\n$26 million for the U.S. 460 Corridor Improvement Project, providing safety and capacity improvements from Salyersville to Paintsville, a vital artery for economic growth in the region.\n\n$20 million for the Hazard Airport Runway Project, extending the existing runway at the Wendell H. Ford Airport in Perry County to improve safety, as well as commercial and industrial opportunities.\n\n$7 million for the Southern Water and Sewer District Water Infrastructure Improvements Project in Floyd County, providing critical improvements for more than 14,000 homes, schools and businesses, including the local hospital.\n\n$7.3 million for the Downtown Inez Infrastructure and Revitalization Project in Martin County, repairing water and utility needs and preparing the downtown area for new economic opportunities.\n\n$8 million for the Sandy Ridge Access Road Project in Boyd County, connecting the industrial park to the commercial district to increase safety and improve economic opportunities.\n\n$6 million for the Kentucky Produce Facility Project in Rockcastle County, which will convert fresh, whole produce into ready-to-use formats for food service, wholesale, retail and institutional markets, strengthening Kentucky-based food systems and producers.\n\n$4 million for the Skyview Phase II Housing Development Project in Perry County, supporting construction of high-ground, flood-resilient and energy efficient homes.\n\n$2 million for the Bluegrass Veterans Ranch Project in Pulaski County, completing transitional housing, community facilities and learning center infrastructure for a veterans\u2019 support facility just outside of Somerset, Kentucky.\n\n$2 million for the Corbin Parking Garage Project, providing much-needed parking for the ongoing expansion of the Corbin Center to relieve traffic congestion and growing economic development in the area.\n\n$2 million for the Prestonsburg Parking Garage Project, investing in the construction of a parking garage in downtown Prestonsburg to meet growing infrastructure needs where available real estate is limited.\n\nThe bill also includes funding for the Distressed Coal Communities program, Community Development Block Grants for rural communities, planning assistance for historically disadvantaged communities, continued work on the Appalachian Development Highway System and much more.\n\nFor more information about Congressman Rogers\u2019 work in Washington and at home in Kentucky, visit halrogers.house.gov and follow him on social media.", 1, "2026-06-05T06:35:23Z", "2026-06-05T06:36:42Z"], ["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=266EA7B5-A7D4-488F-99F1-011A8060838D", "Congressman Rogers Advances $35 Million for Coal Country Economic Revitalization Projects & Infrastructure", "2026-06-03", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 U.S. Rep. Harold \u201cHal\u201d Rogers (KY-05) announced $35 million for Kentucky projects passed a critical hurdle on Wednesday after being approved by the House Appropriations Committee in the fiscal year 2027 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill.\n\nThe federal funding bill invests in key infrastructure projects, champions American energy dominance, strengthens national security, reins in burdensome red tape and slashes unnecessary EPA funding.\n\n\u201cThis bill includes big wins for Eastern Kentucky, by creating jobs and spurring economic development where it\u2019s needed the most, improving our water and wastewater systems, and protecting some of life\u2019s simple joys, like hunting and fishing on federal lands,\u201d said Congressman Rogers, Chairman Emeritus of the House Appropriations Committee. \u201cWe\u2019re putting former coal mine lands back into productive use with innovative projects across Kentucky\u2019s Appalachian region, ensuring that the future gets brighter every day in the mountains.\u201d\n\nCoal country will also be infused with another round of funding in the Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLER) grant program, first created by Congressman Rogers in 2016. The AMLER grant program will receive $135 million, including $29 million for Kentucky alone.\n\nIt includes four of Congressman Rogers\u2019 Community Project Funding requests for 2027:\n\n$1.5 million for the Knott County Water and Sewer System Improvements Project, which will modernize water and wastewater treatment operations for homes, schools and businesses.\n\n$1.5 million for the U.S. 150 Corridor Waterline Project, to build a transmission line through Lincoln County to support water reliability and industrial growth.\n\n$1.5 million for the Pikeville Wastewater and Water Infrastructure Modernization Project, to replace corroded infrastructure in a major regional water supply hub.\n\n$1.5 million for the Middlesboro Wastewater System Improvements Project, which will expand capacity and modify the current wastewater treatment plant.\n\nKentucky\u2019s rural counties with federal land will also benefit from the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program, which is fully funded with $650 million.\n\nThe bill now moves on for a vote in the House.\n\nFor more information about Congressman Rogers\u2019 work in Washington and at home in Kentucky, visit halrogers.house.gov and follow him on social media.", 1, "2026-06-04T06:38:12Z", "2026-06-04T06:39:44Z"], ["https://www.paul.senate.gov/the-senate-page-program/", "The Senate Page Program", "2026-06-03", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "Senate", "KY", "Rand Paul", "P000603", "www.paul.senate.gov", "paul", "https://www.paul.senate.gov/news/", "scraper", "U.S. Senate Page Program\n\nIntroduction\n\nWelcome! Thank you for your interest in the U.S. Senate Page Program. It is my privilege to occasionally sponsor a Page, and I welcome your interest in this exciting and educational program.\n\nPage Program\n\nLiving away from home and attending school with students from across the country allows Pages to experience a myriad of new ideas, perspectives, and issues. Pages meet some of the Nation\u2019s most prominent leaders and witness firsthand the political debates of the United States Senate, often referred to as the \u201cgreatest deliberative body in the world.\u201d\n\nPage duties consist primarily of delivery of correspondence and legislative material within the Congressional Complex. Other duties include taking messages for Senators, calling them to the phone, preparing the Chamber for Senate sessions, and carrying bills and amendments to the desk. Pages are paid on the basis of an annual salary of $ 38,547.\n\nThere are four established page sessions. The academic year consists of two semesters which run from early September through mid-January and from mid-January through mid-June. The summer program consists of two sessions which are three or four weeks in duration depending on the legislative calendar.\n\nFollowing classes at the Senate Page School, which begin at 6:15 am and extend until 9:45 a.m. or one hour prior to the commencement of the Senate, Pages report for duty to their respective cloakrooms and work until 4:00 p.m. or until the Senate adjourns for the day, whichever is later. The Senate regularly is in session well past traditional business hours.\n\nDaniel Webster Senate Page Residence\n\nPages are required to live in the Daniel Webster Senate Page Residence during the school year. The cost of living in the residence hall is $1,380 per month and includes breakfast and dinner each day. Payment is made through payroll deduction.\n\nWebster Hall is located on Capitol Hill, a quick walk from the Senate Chamber. Staff includes the Page Program Director, Administrative Specialist and proctors. Proctors reside full-time in Webster Hall. The living quarters are divided by sex and Pages must share rooms with each other. Each room is furnished, has closet space, a bathroom, and a telephone. Communal laundry and kitchen facilities are also located in Webster Hall.\n\nUnited States Capitol Police maintain a 24-hour security desk and a provision that requires all individuals to present identification and all visitors and guests to sign in. Capitol Police patrol the area by car and foot regularly throughout the day and night. Webster Hall is monitored by a security alarm system and all emergency and safety measures required by the District of Columbia for community life structures are present and enforced.\n\nPages selected for the Summer Page Program may live with their parents or a relative in the area; alternate housing arrangements must be submitted in writing by a parent or legal guardian for approval by the Page Program Director.\n\nRequirements for Selection\n\nSenate Pages must be sponsored by a Senator\n\nPages must be citizens of the United States or subject to agreements of the Department of State, and must have a social security number\n\nPage eligibility is limited to juniors in high school who will be 16 or 17 years old on or before the date of appointment.\n\nSummer Page eligibility is limited to students who have completed the sophomore year and who will be 16 or 17 years old on or before the date of appointment\n\nPages must verify a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a home school transcript and a certification of immunization to qualify for attendance at the school\n\nA general health assessment completed by a licensed physician is required, in addition to a certification of immunization\n\nPages are required to be covered by health insurance; if not covered, they will be required to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program\n\nDeadlines\n\nApplication deadlines for the page program are the same each year.\n\nSummer Session \u2013 February 15\n\nFall Session \u2013 June 15\n\nSpring Session \u2013 November 15\n\nApplication", 1, "2026-06-04T06:38:12Z", "2026-06-04T06:39:44Z"], ["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=A3C59855-33A3-4E4B-BA54-4B4F9D0DD1EF", "CHAIRMAN ROGERS' REMARKS AT OVERSIGHT HEARING ON DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE", "2026-06-02", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommitte on Commerce, Justice, Science, gave the following opening statement during an Oversight Hearing today with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche:\n\n\"I\u2019d like to welcome our witness, the Honorable Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General of the United States, to testify before our subcommittee today. Last month, the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Bill cleared the full House Appropriations Committee.\n\n\"Your leadership of the Department of Justice comes at a crossroads. On the one hand, the subcommittee recognizes the strides taken by the department to make communities safe again across the United States, and to address the misguided priorities of the previous administration. On the other hand, the subcommittee recognizes areas for improvement, such as communicating with the subcommittee and the lack of testimony ahead of our bill moving forward.\n\n\"Additional areas of concern deal with getting appropriated dollars out the door and making progress with already approved projects. From the proposed Federal prison in Letcher County, Kentucky in my district that has been stalled to the delay of several grant programs, including the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, which I worked to start in response to the opioid crisis and one that is vital for many communities like mine, it is critical for this Department to move with speed and meet Congressional intent. Finally, to date, we are still waiting on responses to questions for the record from two FY26 department hearings.\n\n\"While I would have preferred to start the Fiscal Year 2027 cycle differently by having this conversation prior to last month\u2019s mark-up, this hearing is hopefully the start of productive dialogue between the subcommittee and the department under your leadership. I look forward to hearing your priorities and vision for the department, and responses to our questions regarding recent announcements. Your testimony will still be valuable to the committee as the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations process continues.\n\n\"Over the past year, the Department of Justice has made great strides in combatting drug cartels and curbing the flow of illicit drugs, including fentanyl. The Drug Enforcement Administration and Department of Justice have taken down some of the most notorious cartel bosses, such as El Mayo, the co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, and Nicolas Maduro, the leader of the Cartel of the Suns and former President of Venezuela. While these are significant wins, the department must continue this fight to eradicate the flow of illicit drugs and bring more cartel leaders to justice. While issues such as illegal immigration have been addressed head-on, other issues have emerged over the past year. I applaud the department\u2019s efforts to tackle emerging issues, such as fraud that pits the underworld against American\u2019s and their hard-earned taxpayer dollars and look forward to hearing more about the department\u2019s plans to continue these efforts. I also look forward to hearing about the department\u2019s efforts in supporting state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies.\n\n\"Over the past year, from Washington, D.C. to Memphis, Tennessee, the Department of Justice has aided local law enforcement agencies in surge operations to combat violent crime. American streets are safer now because of the actions of this department and the Trump Administration. General Blanche, I stand ready to support you and your efforts to ensure that the American public lives in a society that is free from crime and abuse. I look forward to hearing more from you today regarding areas of progress, areas of need, and plans to continue the department\u2019s momentum.\n\n\"While the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations cycle has already commenced, there are critically important funding decisions ahead of us, and I hope we gain a better sense of your priorities today so that we can make the best decision on behalf of the American public. Before I turn to Ms. Meng for opening remarks, on behalf of this subcommittee, I would like to send well-wishes for a quick and healthy recovery to former Attorney General Bondi.\"", 1, "2026-06-03T06:40:39Z", "2026-06-03T06:42:22Z"], ["https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=391063", "Guthrie, McConnell, Local Leaders Celebrate $30 Million in Funding for Edmonson County Water District", "2026-05-28", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Brett Guthrie", "G000558", "guthrie.house.gov", "guthrie", "https://guthrie.house.gov/news", "scraper", "Brownsville, KY \u2013 Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) and Senator Mitch McConnell (KY) were joined by local and state leaders in Brownsville, KY, to celebrate the recently secured nearly $30 million in federal and state funding to support much-needed upgrades for the Edmonson County Water District. The two leaders were joined by State Senator David Givens (SD-09), State Representative Michael Meredith (HD-19), Edmonson County Judge/Executive Scott Lindsey, and former Edmonson County Water District General Manager Kevin Shaw.\n\n\u201cIt was an honor to play a part in securing $14 million in funding that will provide for modernization upgrades within the Edmonson County Water District, ensuring residents have access to safe and reliable water,\u201d said Congressman Guthrie. \u201cThis project would not have been possible without the collaboration between federal, state, and local partners. It has been a years-long process to secure this state and federal funding, and I look forward to seeing it directly improve the lives of Kentuckians for years into the future.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud to have worked alongside Congressman Guthrie and local leaders to help secure more than $9 million in federal funding to modernize this critical water treatment facility in Edmonson County. Investments like this are essential to supporting growing communities and ensuring Kentuckians have access to reliable, modern infrastructure,\u201d said Senator McConnell. \u201cThroughout my time in the Senate, I\u2019ve worked to make sure Kentucky punches above its weight when it comes to federal resources so that community projects like this one can help strengthen local economies and improve quality of life for families across the Commonwealth.\"\n\n\"This coordinated effort by local, state and federal leaders to address the drinking water challenges faced by Edmonson County met with great success today as we celebrated the vital funding to address intake and infrastructure needs. The future just got much brighter for Edmonson County,\u201d said Senator Givens.\n\n\u201cIt was a pleasure to welcome Congressman Guthrie and Senator McConnell to Brownsville. The $23 million they secured in Washington is a transformational investment in our community. It will ensure that the people of our community have clean drinking water and will prepare us for future growth. I am grateful to both Senator McConnell and Congressman Guthrie for their support of Edmonson County and our water district,\u201d said Representative Meredith.\n\n\"We are humbled and honored to welcome Senator Mitch McConnell and Congressman Brett Guthrie to our community. Both they and their staff have been instrumental in helping make this outcome possible,\u201d said Judge/Executive Lindsey. \u201cAll of their dedication and hard work to secure the funding needed will have a generational impact on our community, and for that, we are sincerely grateful. This is proof positive of what can happen for communities when a critical need arises, and everyone at every level of government works together to create solutions to the needs at hand. I could not ask for better advocates for Edmonson County and our people than the Senator, Congressman, and the teams that they have assembled to assist the local governments.\"\n\n\u201cIt was just a great example of what everyone can accomplish working collaboratively towards a common goal. While the water level changing on Green River was of no fault of the Water District, the consequences were,\u201d said former Edmonson County Water District Commissioner Kevin Shaw. \u201cNow a change due to progress has been righted and we will all move forward and make the necessary adjustments and improvements to the Water Treatment Plant, and the community will be all the better for it.\u201d\n\nPictures from this week\u2019s event can be found HERE.\n\nAdditional information about the federal and state funding can be found HERE.", 1, "2026-05-29T06:31:28Z", "2026-05-29T06:32:48Z"], ["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://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=391058", "Guthrie Votes to Protect Veterans' Second Amendment Rights and Expand Benefits for Severely Injured Heroes", "2026-05-21", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Brett Guthrie", "G000558", "guthrie.house.gov", "guthrie", "https://guthrie.house.gov/news", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 This week, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) voted in favor of legislation to protect veterans\u2019 Second Amendment rights and expand benefits for brave Americans who were severely injured in the line of duty and Gold Star families. Passing these bills builds upon the recent work by the House of Representatives to fully fund the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and increase access to care.\n\n\u201cI am glad to see the House take bipartisan action and pass commonsense legislation to enhance benefits for America\u2019s most disabled veterans and the surviving spouses of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation,\u201d said Congressman Guthrie. \u201cI am also proud to have voted this week to defend the Constitutional rights of veterans, who, under previous Administrations, had been stripped of their ability to own a firearm by bureaucrats in Washington, without due process. House Republicans continue to lead the charge to support those who have volunteered to serve in uniform.\u201d\n\nBackground:", 1, "2026-05-22T06:27:39Z", "2026-05-22T06:29:18Z"], ["https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=DDABA922-6213-4E94-AEA5-26B91663B63C", "Congressman Rogers Votes for 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act", "2026-05-21", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Harold Rogers", "R000395", "halrogers.house.gov", "halrogers", "https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 The U.S. House of Representatives passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, as amended in H.Res. 1299, with support from Congressman Hal Rogers (KY-05).\n\n\u201cIn Eastern Kentucky, catastrophic flooding and tornadoes have magnified the need for more affordable housing options in Kentucky\u2019s Appalachian region. We need to help more American families who are ready to buy a home,\u201d said Congressman Rogers, Dean of the House. \u201cThis legislation not only works to drive down housing costs, but it also removes unnecessary regulations that slow down the construction process.\u201d\n\nPart of the legislation includes the Modular Housing Production Act to expand access to affordable modular and factory-built homes.\n\nThe legislation also modernizes HUD programs, strengthens community banking operations, bans large investors from buying single-family homes and blocks the development of a central bank digital currency.\n\nThe amended legislation moves back to the Senate for consideration with support from President Trump.\n\nFor more information about Congressman Rogers\u2019 work in Washington and at home in Kentucky, visit halrogers.house.gov and follow him on social media.", 1, "2026-05-22T06:27:39Z", "2026-05-22T06:29:18Z"], ["https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=71AE4C76-00F0-4471-9454-FBE6B44C58C6", "McConnell Remarks at SAC-D FY27 Navy Budget Hearing", "2026-05-21", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "Senate", "KY", "Mitch McConnell", "M000355", "www.mcconnell.senate.gov", "mcconnell", "https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, delivered the following opening statement at today\u2019s hearing, \u201cA Review of the President\u2019s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the Navy\u201d:\n\nI want to start by acknowledging the men and women of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. They continue to meet lengthy deployments, a high operational tempo, and evolving threats with professionalism, determination, and bravery that are a credit to the entire joint force.\n\nYou know as well as anyone how the operational capacity of the fleet, the production capacity of the industrial base, and the depth of our magazines are being tested today. You know how little room for mistakes there is in the training, readiness, and deployment of the world\u2019s greatest fighting force.\n\nSo I must tell you: the way PB27 is structured \u2013 particularly in accounts that matter a great deal to the Department of the Navy \u2013 is a mistake\u2026 And unfortunately, it\u2019s not a new one:\n\nLast year, the ink was barely dry on the one-time reconciliation investment in shipbuilding when this Subcommittee began to hear from uniformed leaders about budget discrepancies, shortfalls, and broken glass in major accounts.\n\nThis didn\u2019t come as a surprise \u2013 it was the avoidable consequence of treating one-time infusions of cash like a substitute for full-year base budget spending.\n\nThis is not a mistake worth repeating. But the way OMB has structured your budget suggests the Administration is willing to run even more significant risks in FY27.\n\nTake munitions: Last year, the Subcommittee fully funded one of the Navy\u2019s top unfunded priorities: accelerated development of the MACE cruise missile.\n\nThis year, the budget request would put funds for procuring these new munitions not in sustainable, annual discretionary appropriations but in a one-time reconciliation slug.\n\nLikewise, the budget request strangely splits funding of multiyear procurement contracts for key Navy munitions between annual appropriations and one-time reconciliation.\n\nGentlemen, the entire premise of multiyear procurement is consistent yearly appropriations.\n\nIt\u2019s right there in the name.\n\nHow the Department expects to send a consistent and reliable demand signal to industry with one-off reconciliation cash is beyond me.\n\nPerhaps you can explain.\n\nTo be clear, I\u2019m glad to see basic things like ship operations appropriately built into the FY27 base. And the same goes for sustainment of the F-35 \u2013 even belatedly, it\u2019s good to see this critical platform\u2019s operational readiness prioritized.\n\nBut requesting new procurement for this aircraft in one-time reconciliation spending is an unnecessary risk.\n\nAlso on the topic of aviation, I hope you have good news on F/A-XX. We\u2019ve seen more than a year\u2019s worth of delays and $250 million wasted on contract extensions for F/A-XX.\n\nOur adversaries have American air superiority in their crosshairs, and the longer we delay these investments, the more our edge is blunted.\n\nAdmiral Caudle, I know you\u2019ve been outspoken on the important \u201cworkhorse\u201d role that destroyers play in today\u2019s surface fleet.\n\nSo I\u2019ll also need to hear you square this request\u2019s failure to include a second DDG with the continued high demand for their capabilities.\n\nGentlemen, another topic we\u2019ll need to hear from you on is the lessons you\u2019re taking from current conflicts and how they inform your thinking about Navy and Marine Corps modernization.\n\nIn recent months, Iran has extracted a price, effectively striking U.S. and partner military targets across the region. We\u2019ve also continued to use exquisite interceptors to take down cheap, attritable drones. Why haven\u2019t we adapted more quickly to the modern battlefield?\n\nTwo weeks ago, Iran used small boats and drones against U.S. destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening these billion-dollar warships and the sailors who operate them.\n\nWhat are we doing to increase protection while reducing the cost of defending these ships? Should we be using drone boats to add layers of protection for sailors? Why aren\u2019t we more prepared to use drones for counter-mine operations?\n\nMeanwhile, Ukraine continues to use drone vessels effectively against Russian assets in the Black Sea. What happens if Iran learns these lessons before we do? Or when China adopts them at scale?\n\nAt the most basic level, what is the Department of the Navy doing to ensure that U.S. sailors and Marines benefit from every possible advantage of modern military technology?\n\nIf you ask me, one of the obvious ways to do is to continue to invest in the alliances and partnerships that extend our reach and amplify our deterrent power.\n\nThere is nothing to be gained from opting out of close engagement with battlefield experts like the Ukrainians\u2026 and with capable and committed partners from the first island chain to NATO\u2019s eastern front.\n\nMr. Secretary, Admiral Caudle, General Smith \u2013 I\u2019ll look forward to hearing your views on these and other topics.", 1, "2026-05-22T06:27:39Z", "2026-05-22T06:29:18Z"], ["https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=A9915675-617D-4D8B-83D2-FB2CE4E93EBA", "McConnell Helps Secure $10 Million in Federal Funding for Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport", "2026-05-21", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "Senate", "KY", "Mitch McConnell", "M000355", "www.mcconnell.senate.gov", "mcconnell", "https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation will provide $10 million in federal funding for the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) in Hebron, Kentucky. Senator McConnell helped secure this funding that will be used by CVG to modernize outdated equipment in Concourses A & B, as well as procure and install new passenger conveyance systems to improve passenger mobility and accessibility at the airport.\n\nSenator McConnell wrote a letter of support to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy advocating for the airport\u2019s competitive grant application. The federal grant is funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration\u2019s Airport Terminal Program, established in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).\n\nSenator McConnell led the IIJA to Senate passage in 2021 as Senate Republican Leader, and President Biden signed the bill into law. Since its passage, the IIJA, which is set to expire in September of this year, has given Kentucky over $6 billion of federal funding that has been used to improve roads, bridges, internet access, water infrastructure, airports, and more.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud to have helped secure this federal funding for the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport,\u201d said Senator McConnell. \u201cMore than 8 million people traveled through CVG last year, and all of those travelers provide dollars that go back into the economy here in Kentucky. Its economic impact on Northern Kentucky and the entire region cannot be overstated, so I\u2019m glad to work with DOT to support the airport in its efforts to modernize infrastructure and facilities.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe express our sincere gratitude to Senator McConnell for his support of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and leadership to help secure critical investments to strengthen our nation\u2019s aviation infrastructure,\u201d said Larry Krauter, Chief Executive Officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. \u201cAt CVG, these critical funds will be used to modernize our facilities and improve the passenger experience through the purchase of passenger conveyance equipment including elevators, escalators, and moving walkways to replace aging infrastructure and improve system reliability, ADA accessibility, and energy efficiency.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-05-22T06:27:39Z", "2026-05-22T06:29:18Z"], ["https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=3976F634-6D56-4520-A7C1-A55B629794BA", "Historic Housing Package Championed by Congressman Andy Barr Sails Through Congress", "2026-05-20", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Andy Barr", "B001282", "barr.house.gov", "barr", "https://barr.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014 Today, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passed with overwhelming support in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06), a senior member on the House Financial Services Committee, helped draft the legislation that will cut red-tape to speed up home building and expand access to credit for community banks that power main street and rural communities.\n\n\u201cWe need more homes to lower the cost of housing and make the American Dream more affordable for Kentuckians all across the Commonwealth,\u201d said Congressman Barr. \u201cI\u2019m proud to help lead the bipartisan 21st Century Housing Act to President Trump\u2019s desk because it slashes big government regulations to accelerate homebuilding and gives our community banks the flexibility they need to make the goal of homeownership more attainable for the next generation of Kentuckians.\u201d\n\nThe House amendment offers practical, results-driven solutions that will increase housing availability, lower costs, and strengthen communities nationwide. It focuses on these main provisions:\n\nDelivering on Trump\u2019s Agenda by limiting institutional investors\u2019 from competing against the American people looking to buy a home.\n\nRemoving unnecessary regulatory barriers through streamlining housing development and affordability.\n\nModernizing HUD programs in updating rules for manufactured homes, revamping the HOME Program, and exempting small-scale housing developments from burdensome federal reviews.\n\nEnhancing community banking operations through cutting red tape, expanding access to community and rural banks, and supporting new banks.\n\nProhibiting the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency to protect Americans\u2019 personal privacy.\n\n###", 1, "2026-05-21T06:28:16Z", "2026-05-21T06:29:43Z"], ["https://www.paul.senate.gov/dr-rand-paul-introduces-the-legalizing-premium-health-care-act/", "Dr. Rand Paul Introduces the Legalizing Premium Health Care Act", "2026-05-20", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "Senate", "KY", "Rand Paul", "P000603", "www.paul.senate.gov", "paul", "https://www.paul.senate.gov/news/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced the Legalizing Premium Health Care Act, legislation that will give Medicare beneficiaries the freedom to see the doctor of their choice.\n\nIn recent years, burdensome paperwork requirements and declining reimbursement rates have driven thousands of health care providers, particularly those in private practice, to leave Medicare. As of March 2026, more than 50,000 physicians nationwide had opted out of the program.\n\n\u201cAt 65, seniors are pushed into Medicare, only to discover they can no longer afford to see the doctor they\u2019ve trusted for years,\u201d said Dr. Paul. \u201cThese patients shouldn\u2019t have to abandon their longtime physician or drain their savings just to receive care they\u2019ve already paid for through Medicare taxes. The Legalizing Premium Health Care Act reduces government interference, respects the doctor-patient relationship, and restores patients\u2019 choice in their health care decisions.\u201d\n\nUnder current rules, when a Medicare-eligible provider opts out, patients must pay the entire bill themselves and receive no reimbursement. The Legalizing Premium Health Care Act creates a third option: Medicare will directly reimburse beneficiaries (or the provider filing on their behalf) for covered services at the standard Medicare rate. Seniors would only pay any difference between the provider\u2019s charge and Medicare\u2019s approved amount\u2014dramatically lowering costs compared to paying the full bill.\n\nThe reform applies to a wide range of health professionals, including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, certified nurse-midwives, clinical social workers, clinical psychologists, registered dietitians or nutrition professionals, physical or occupational therapists, qualified speech-language pathologists, and qualified audiologists.\n\nRead the bill HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-05-21T06:28:16Z", "2026-05-21T06:29:43Z"], ["https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=2C202415-BEBF-4E5B-BFDB-9C86FBE59BFB", "McConnell Remarks at SAC-D FY27 Army Budget Hearing", "2026-05-19", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "Senate", "KY", "Mitch McConnell", "M000355", "www.mcconnell.senate.gov", "mcconnell", "https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, delivered the following opening statement at today\u2019s hearing, \u201cA Review of the President\u2019s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the Army\u201d:\n\nI want to start by acknowledging the men and women of the U.S. Army working every day to defend America and confront our adversaries. Their jobs are dangerous but essential. And the sacrifices of the 272 soldiers wounded and the seven who gave their lives in Operation Epic Fury will not be forgotten.\n\nThey are, of course, only the latest servicemembers to be killed by Iran in its decades-long war against America. But, God willing, they will be the last.\n\nThis subcommittee\u2019s job is to make sure that the soldiers under your command are equipped to deter and, if necessary, defeat threats to our global interests, wherever they arise. And the substantial increase to topline spending in the FY27 request gives us an opportunity to make overdue progress.\n\nBut, as I\u2019ve said before, what happens under that topline matters a great deal. The amount we\u2019re willing to invest in stable, robust, year-on-year appropriations is what will determine the Army\u2019s readiness for strategic competition with peer adversaries, its ability to adapt to modern warfare, and even its magazine depth for conflict of any scale.\n\nThis is where I need to offer a few words of caution, and where I know a number of my colleagues will have questions.\n\nThe reliance of this budget request on one-time reconciliation spending is a risky approach to funding the joint force.\n\nAnd the Army\u2019s budget illustrates the risks pretty clearly:\n\nA majority of the funds the Army requires for critical munitions have been requested by OMB as mandatory spending instead of base discretionary spending.\n\n$24 billion of the $36 billion the Army spends on replenishing stocks of precision fires and interceptors would come as a one-time slug of cash, if reconciliation passes at all.\n\nThese funds would have no protection against the short-term continuing resolutions that have become the norm at the beginning of each fiscal year.\n\nMunitions are now ostensibly a top priority of this Administration. And the Deputy Secretary has rightly devoted enormous attention and resources to the problem \u2013 one we should all know took many years to create and will take years of consistent funding to solve\u2026\n\n\u2026And yet, barely a third of total munitions investments required by the Army are built into the full-year base budget.\n\nFor all the talk about sending a clear demand signal to industry, this strikes me as an unnecessary risk.\n\nAnd I\u2019ll need to hear more from you about how this approach can possibly align with the long-term task ahead of us on restoring the munitions industrial base in America.\n\nThe nature of modern warfare is changing, and recent events in the Middle East suggest the U.S. military may not be adapting as quickly as necessary. That said, I appreciate the Army\u2019s efforts to identify and apply lessons learned from Ukraine and the Middle East.\n\nMr. Secretary, I appreciate your willingness to call it like you see it. And I think you were absolutely right to identify the battlefield innovation taking place in Ukraine as \u201cthe Silicon Valley of warfare\u201d.\n\nLikewise, Members of this subcommittee were recently briefed by General Chris Donahue and Lieutenant General Curtis Buzzard.\n\nIt was clear that they, too, understand the path to drone dominance runs through partnership with the world\u2019s foremost experts in drone warfare, the Ukrainians.\n\nThis fact is so clear that it\u2019s difficult to understand why more senior officials at the Pentagon, particularly those directly responsible for Ukraine policy or military modernization, haven\u2019t followed the example you and General George set back in November by actually seeing this battle lab of tactical, technical, and industrial innovation firsthand in Ukraine.\n\nRegrettably, General George was recently fired and I understand both of these innovating, reform-minded combat veterans are set to retire.\n\nIt\u2019s pretty clear to me that America doesn\u2019t stand to gain from opting out of the latest battlefield lessons\u2026 or the sort of cooperation with Ukraine on drone technology that our allies in the Gulf are urgently embracing.\n\nAnd making modest investments in this cooperation to ensure that U.S. soldiers have access to the latest battle-proven lessons and technology as they forge new doctrine seems like money well-spent.\n\nThat\u2019s why I\u2019m concerned that the vast majority of the funds the Department requested for drone and counter-drone capabilities would come in the form of one-off reconciliation.\n\nIf adapting to this reality of modern warfare is a priority \u2013 as Department leaders say it is \u2013 then we ought to prove it by making room in the full-year base budget.\n\nI\u2019ll want to hear from you about how the Army values ties with capable partners in Ukraine\u2026 and about what our troops get out of engagement with frontline NATO allies, as well.\n\nThese relationships repay U.S. investments and then some. But they\u2019re under unnecessary strain. Threats to allies like Denmark and surprise force posture changes that affect model host allies like Poland are self-defeating.\n\nMr. Secretary, General LaNeve \u2013 I\u2019ll look forward to hearing your views on these and other topics.", 1, "2026-05-20T06:27:31Z", "2026-05-20T06:28:54Z"], ["https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=391034", "Chairman Guthrie Op-Ed \u2013 Fraud in Federal Health Programs", "2026-05-18", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Brett Guthrie", "G000558", "guthrie.house.gov", "guthrie", "https://guthrie.house.gov/news", "scraper", "Bowling Green, KY \u2013 In a new op-ed in the Bowling Green Daily News, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Brett Guthrie (KY-02), outlined how he and his Committee have led the charge to expose fraud being committed in federal health programs like Medicaid and Medicare.\n\nChairman Guthrie: Fraud in Federal Health Programs\n\nBowling Green Daily News\n\nChairman Brett Guthrie\n\nMay 16, 2026\n\n\u201cIn November 2024, the American people sent President Trump and a Republican trifecta to Washington to restore common sense and, importantly, take action to root out waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government. Over the past 16 months, government agencies, special task forces, and even independent reporters have exposed a pervasive and nearly institutionalized level of fraud in programs across the federal government.\n\n\u201cLike so many Americans, I have been outraged by the fraud that has come to light.\n\n\u201cIn Congress, I serve as the Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which has a broad jurisdiction of health care policy, including Medicaid and parts of Medicare. Last year, Republicans in Congress took action to close loopholes in these programs that enabled fraud and abuse as a part of the work we did in H.R. 1, the Working Families Tax Cuts. Early this year, my Committee continued this work, conducting a series of hearings to examine fraud that has occurred in these programs.\n\n\u201cDuring a recent hearing, I asked Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about the most shocking examples of fraud he has seen uncovered since he took office.\n\n\u201cSecretary Kennedy highlighted the ways that, while in office, the Biden-Harris Administration enabled fraud to snowball in our government health programs. Some examples he gave included the establishment of a program that knowingly paid out fraudulent claims, the significant reduction in the staff of the program integrity office, the way in which the Biden-Harris Administration prevented the government from validating eligibility for benefits more than once a year, and more.\n\n\u201cUnfortunately, this isn\u2019t a surprise. In our first hearing in this series, we heard from witnesses who work in various roles that identify and work to eliminate fraud in health systems across the country. For nearly three hours, these witnesses explained common schemes that they see which negatively impact Medicaid and Medicare. Examples included:\n\nPeople\u2019s identities being stolen, and benefits being used to pay scammers, which often results in a denial of care when the patient actually needs it.\n\nScammers, including foreign entities, setting up fake Medicare and Medicaid accounts to receive illegitimate benefits.\n\nBad-faith health providers and fraudsters billing the taxpayer for services they never provided to patients.\n\n\u201cWe also conducted a hearing with Kimberly Brandt, who serves as the Deputy Administrator at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). During this hearing, Deputy Administrator Brandt discussed the work CMS is actively doing to combat fraud in the system.\n\n\u201cFor example, CMS has uncovered schemes in which scammers will fraudulently bill Medicare for durable medical equipment, genetic testing, and clinical laboratory testing that are either medically unnecessary or were never provided. They have also shockingly uncovered schemes in which Medicare beneficiaries without terminal illnesses are being unknowingly signed up for hospice care. Bad actors are undermining Americans\u2019 trust in these programs and risking the integrity of Medicaid and Medicare; it cannot be allowed to continue.\n\n\u201cThe fact is, billions of taxpayer dollars are being scammed from federal health programs annually, and it is negatively affecting the Medicare and Medicaid programs for those who need it most: seniors, expectant mothers, children, and people with disabilities.\n\n\u201cRather than seeing this as an opportunity to work across the aisle and find bipartisan ways to end fraud, my Democrat colleagues have spent the past months fighting against transparent investigations, undermining the important work carried out by this Committee\u2026 even wasting time debating the definition of 'fraud.' This is sadly all an attempt to cover up the fact that the policies of the Biden-Harris Administration enabled fraud to run rampant for years. Some things you just can\u2019t make up.\n\n\u201cFrom California, to Minnesota, to New York, fraud in federal health care programs have created real consequences for the most vulnerable Americans who rely on Medicaid and Medicare. To preserve the integrity of these important programs, we must close loopholes, prosecute bad actors, and safeguard the most vulnerable in our communities.\n\n\u201cI am grateful for the work the Trump Administration has already undertaken to combat the rampant fraud in federal health programs, and I look forward to continuing to collaborate with my colleagues in Congress to end this concerning trend to guarantee that benefits are available to those who need them most.\n\n\u201cCongressman Brett Guthrie serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which has a broad health care jurisdiction, including Medicaid and some Medicare policy.\u201d", 1, "2026-05-19T06:31:01Z", "2026-05-19T06:32:40Z"], ["https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=391035", "Congressman Guthrie Op-Ed \u2013 Supporting Much-Needed Certainty and Relief for Kentucky Farmers", "2026-05-18", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "House", "KY", "Brett Guthrie", "G000558", "guthrie.house.gov", "guthrie", "https://guthrie.house.gov/news", "scraper", "Bowling Green, KY \u2013 In a new op-ed in the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) outlined the ways that, in passing the 2026 Farm Bill, the House of Representatives has delivered much-needed certainty and relief for Kentucky farmers.\n\nCongressman Guthrie: Supporting Much-Needed Certainty and Relief for Kentucky Farmers\n\nOwensboro Messenger-Inquirer\n\nCongressman Brett Guthrie\n\nMay 15, 2026\n\n\u201cFor hundreds of years, Kentucky agriculture has been at the core of the Commonwealth\u2019s culture and economic prosperity.\n\n\u201cIn Kentucky\u2019s Second District alone, nearly 20,000 farms help feed and clothe our nation while supporting the rural communities that so many Kentuckians call home.\n\n\u201cUnfortunately, since the last Farm Bill was authorized in 2018, farmers have faced rising input costs, market uncertainty, workforce shortages, and severe weather that have made it hard to do business.\n\n\u201cSince the beginning of the 119th Congress, Republicans have been working to enact solutions and provide agriculture producers the certainty and support they deserve.\n\n\u201cLast summer, Republicans in Congress took our first step, passing H.R. 1, the Working Families Tax Cuts. This bill notably strengthened the farm safety net by making a $56 billion investment in commodity programs, including raising reference prices and increasing Marketing Assistance Loan rates. It also invested $6 billion in crop insurance, making stronger coverage more affordable for producers facing unpredictable conditions.\n\n\u201cAdditionally, the Working Families Tax Cuts provided additional certainty for farmers by establishing a standing framework for providing support for specialty crop producers in times of economic peril, creating a standing block grant authority for future disaster payments, and ensuring producers are able to repay their marketing loans in the event of a government shutdown.\n\n\u201cWhile H.R. 1 delivered critical, much-needed relief, particularly in commodity pricing, we still had more work to do. That\u2019s why, recently, the House took action, passing H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act, also known as the 2026 Farm Bill.\n\n\u201cThis historic legislation, along with H.R. 1, is the largest investment for American farmers in a generation. Once enacted, the Farm Bill will strengthen our rural economy, increase affordability throughout the food supply chain, and bolster the competitiveness of American producers on the global market.\n\n\u201cThe 2026 Farm Bill improves access to precision agriculture technologies and services, helping producers increase efficiency and productivity while conserving resources. It also supports rural development by encouraging private capital investment in rural communities through the renewal of existing business and cooperative development programs, and investing in programs that address workforce shortages that continue to impact rural areas across the country.\n\n\u201cAdditionally, the bill reauthorizes programs that strengthen rural communities by helping bridge the digital divide through expanded broadband connectivity and increased access to telehealth services through programs such as the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program.\n\n\u201cKentucky farmers know that healthy, sustainable farmland is necessary for farmers to be able to efficiently carry out their work. For generations, they have been at the forefront of responsible farming, and I am proud to report that our bill enacts important conservation efforts to support soil health, water quality, and prevent future erosion.\n\n\u201cImportantly, the Farm Bill also builds upon efforts in the Working Families Tax Cuts to improve nutrition outcomes and bolster the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). By enacting reforms that increase state partnerships and improve individual accountability, the Farm Bill closes loopholes that have enabled fraud so that the program remains viable for those it is intended to serve well into the future. It also takes action to improve nutrition by codifying updated dietary guidelines that emphasize nutrient-dense foods.\n\n\u201cFinally, this Farm Bill includes Congressman Andy Barr\u2019s White Oak Resilience Act, which I was proud to help lead as an original co-sponsor. This bill will help to promote the long-term health of the American white oak \u2014 a keystone species essential to forest ecosystems and a critical component of Kentucky\u2019s economy.\n\n\u201cThe House passage of the 2026 Farm Bill is an important step toward providing long-term stability and certainty for America\u2019s farmers and rural communities. Our agricultural producers work tirelessly every day to keep our nation fed and clothed. They deserve policies that support their success, strengthen rural economies, and ensure American agriculture remains the strongest in the world.\n\n\u201cThis Farm Bill delivers on that mission.\n\n\u201cCongressman Brett Guthrie has served the people of Kentucky\u2019s Second District in Congress since 2009. 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