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| https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=262CBFC7-9779-498F-B9FB-0A9CA56D9657 | Congressman Barr Secures Major Investments for Rural Broadband Expansion | 2020-12-29 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | barr | https://barr.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Lexington, KY – U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) secured major federal investments for the expansion of rural broadband connectivity. Over $7 billion for rural broadband initiatives were included as part of the COVID-19 relief bill signed by President Donald Trump on Sunday evening. This includes $300 million for the construction of rural broadband connectivity and $250 million for expanding telehealth services. “I have worked diligently to enhance internet connectivity for rural communities, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when many Kentuckians are working or learning remotely,” said Congressman Barr. “Additionally, by expanding telehealth services we embrace technology as a powerful weapon in limiting the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Together, these investments will provide a huge boost to Central and Eastern Kentucky as we fight to defeat the COVID-19 virus and deliver widespread and reliable broadband access for all.” In April, Congressman Barr led the effort to persuade the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services to expand coverage of telehealth services to include same-location services. This helped conserve personal protective equipment (PPE) and cut down on exposure for frontline doctors, nurses and healthcare workers to possible COVID-19 positive patients. Furthermore, Congressman Barr introduced H.R. 8368, the Rural Broadband Expansion Act of 2020. The proposal provides local governments the flexibility to use funding from the Coronavirus, Aid, Recovery and Economic Security (CARES) Act to develop rural broadband infrastructure in their communities. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=28D7AC03-DD9B-4EA2-96B0-163FF42AABE7 | Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act Championed by Congressman Barr, Senator McConnell Signed into Law | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | barr | https://barr.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) championed by U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) in Congress for over a half decade, was signed into law by President Donald Trump. Congressman Barr partnered with U.S. Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) to gather over 200 cosponsors and lead HISA through the U.S. House of Representatives. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) led the bill to passage in the U.S. Senate. “After six long years of engaging with industry stakeholders, equine advocates and lawmakers, historic reform to strengthen the thoroughbred horseracing industry is finally here,” said Congressman Barr. “This legislation is the most significant reform to Kentucky’s signature industry in over four decades, providing a uniform standard of competition as well as protection for equine athletes to ensure the industry thrives for generations to come. I want to thank Leader McConnell and Congressman Tonko for their partnership on this bill.” “Kentucky’s cherished horseracing traditions deserve to be protected. I’m proud our legislation to preserve our signature racing industry and the 24,000 workers who support it is now law,” said Senator McConnell. “With the leadership of Congressman Andy Barr and the partnership of sport leaders, horse advocates, and fans, we’re one step closer to promoting fairness and safety across Thoroughbred racing. As Majority Leader, I made this Kentucky-focused legislation a top priority in the Senate.” “It’s been a long journey, but Thoroughbred racing will finally have national uniformity in its rules and regulations, and the sport will be safer for its athletes, both equine and human, thanks to the efforts of Congressmen Andy Barr (R-KY) and Paul Tonko (D-NY),” said Stuart S. Janney III, chairman of The Jockey Club. “I’d also like to thank Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Martha McSally (R-AZ), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) for their support of this bipartisan legislation.” “Now that … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=B6B38401-176E-4AFC-803F-12A98D0B8FE1 | Statement from Congressman Andy Barr on National Defense Authorization Act Vote | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | barr | https://barr.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) submitted the following statement for the record following the U.S. House of Representatives vote to override President Donald Trump’s veto of the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act: “On December 8, I voted in support of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to bolster funding, equipment and resources to our military to ensure the military continues to be a lethal and effective fighting force defending our freedoms. The NDAA also provides military servicemembers a much deserved 3% raise as well as continued hazardous pay for servicemembers serving in combat zones. “The NDAA also includes significant COVID-19 relief for National Guard units, including the Kentucky National Guard—who answered the call of duty during the COVID-19 pandemic to serve their fellow Kentuckians and their country. “Additionally, Congress phases out the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) ability to finance through the World Bank and launches a historic $2.2 billion Pacific Deterrence Initiative designed to facilitate investments in the Indo-Pacific region and directly combat the rise of the CCP. This policy prescription strengthens America’s position against the threat posed by the CCP, which represents America’s greatest foreign policy challenge since the Cold War.” “Although I was unable to vote tonight on the NDAA, for these reasons and many more, I would have voted again in support of the NDAA passing the U.S. House of Representatives.” The COVID-19 relief included in the NDAA package for the National Guard includes more diagnostic equipment, testing capabilities and personal protective equipment needed to combat the pandemic within military ranks. Furthermore, the NDAA provides that servicemembers in the National Guard who were activated to fight the COVID-19 pandemic will also receive federal health insurance benefits if they got sick during their service. For the Sixth District, the bill allows the United States to fulfill international treaty obligatio… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=CCAB3A64-E964-47BF-AA1F-9DED90B6D266 | Congressman Rogers Stands with President Trump on COVID Relief Bill | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | 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 applauds President Trump for signing the bipartisan COVID relief and federal funding bill to avoid a government shutdown, ensuring Americans receive critical resources as we enter a new year. President Trump signed the COVID relief package into law on Sunday evening, while also requesting an amendment to increase stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000 per person. Congressman Rogers voted in support of President Trump's amendment and released the following statement: "Americans will be provided with much more than a second stimulus check as a result of this comprehensive bipartisan legislation. It is the first step to reopening our schools and businesses, reuniting families and protecting the health of our nation. It provides $900 billion in COVID relief funding for Americans, including $20 billion dedicated to vaccine distribution, an extension of the Payroll Protection Program, additional support for our veterans, and much more to protect the American people and bring an end to this pandemic," said Congressman Rogers. "We need to get America back on her feet and I applaud President Trump for signing this legislation into law to ensure we begin 2021 with great strides for our families and businesses. This massive legislation is far from perfect, but it protects vital programs at home in outhern and eastern Kentucky and paves the way for a better year ahead." The U.S. House of Representatives passed President Trump's amendment to the COVID relief package, increasing economic impact checks from $600 to $2,000. The measure now moves on to the Senate for consideration. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://www.republicanleader.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/mcconnell-applauds-president-trump-for-signing-crucial-relief-legislation-into-law | McConnell Applauds President Trump for Signing Crucial Relief Legislation into Law | 2020-12-27 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.republicanleader.senate.gov | legacy | 12.27.20 McConnell Applauds President Trump for Signing Crucial Relief Legislation into Law LOUISVILLE, KY U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding the COVID-19 relief and government funding legislation being signed into law this evening: I applaud President Trump's decision to get hundreds of billions of dollars of crucial COVID-19 relief out the door and into the hands of American families as quickly as possible. The bipartisan rescue package that Republicans in Congress and the Trump Administration negotiated with the Democrats will extend another major lifeline to workers at struggling small businesses, renew major relief for laid-off Americans, invest billions more in vaccine distribution, send cash directly to households, and more. The compromise bill is not perfect, but it will do an enormous amount of good for struggling Kentuckians and Americans across the country who need help now. I thank the President for signing this relief into law, along with full-year government funding legislation that will continue the rebuilding and modernization of our Armed Forces that his Administration has championed. His leadership has prevented a government shutdown at a time when our nation could not have afforded one. I am glad the American people will receive this much-needed assistance as our nation continues battling this pandemic. Related Issues: America's Military, Appropriations, Health Care, Small Business, Economy, COVID-19 Print Email Tweet … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.paul.senate.gov/news/dr-rand-paul-congratulates-christopher-ii-x-pardon-president-trump | Dr. Rand Paul Congratulates Christopher II X on Pardon from President Trump | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | www.paul.senate.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATERELEASE: December 23, 2020 Contact:Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. Tonight, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) releasedthe below statement followingthe announcement of Christopher II X's pardon by President Trump: "I just finished speaking with Christopher II X to congratulate him on receiving a full pardon from President Trump. This pardon is the culmination of hard work and perseverance on the part of many, including the diligent work of my staff and me for the last several years. As someone who made a choice to change his life for the better and then dedicated that life to lifting up his community, there is truly no one more deserving of this honor. We are so appreciative of all he has done for Louisville, and I'm honored to call him a friend,"said Dr. Paul. I'm extremely grateful to be pardoned by President Trump. I've worked hard for the past 20 years for peace and justice and to help those impacted by gun violence, especially children. I'm proud to continue this work which is needed more than ever. I thank U.S. Senator Rand Paul, former U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Rob Givens, and special thanks to Spalding University President Tori Murden McClure, and University of Louisville Hospital's Chief of Surgery Dr. J. David Richardson for their support, said Christopher II X, Executive Director of Christopher 2X Game Changers. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=E4A30BB8-EA04-478A-8FF3-5706EF6B2332 | Congress Passes Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act led by Congressman Andy Barr and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | barr | https://barr.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate passed the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA), legislation U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) has authored, introduced and advocated for, in one form or another, for the last six years. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) led the Senate today in passing HISA, which also passed in the House as part of the year-end government funding bill. The legislation now goes to President Trump’s desk to become law. Congressman Barr and U.S. Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-20) shepherded this final version of the bill through the U.S. House of Representatives. “With today’s passage of HISA in Congress we are in the final stretch of achieving the most transformational and consequential reform of the thoroughbred horseracing industry since enactment of the Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978,” said Congressman Barr. “For almost a decade, I have worked with industry stakeholders and my Congressional colleagues to build consensus around reforms that will protect equine athletes and strengthen confidence and international competitiveness in the sport. I am proud to champion this historic, bipartisan legislation with Congressman Paul Tonko and Leader McConnell and I look forward to President Trump signing it into law.” “Kentucky’s cherished horseracing traditions deserve to be protected. I’m proud the Senate agreed to my legislation to preserve our signature racing industry and the 24,000 workers who support it,” said Senator McConnell. “With the leadership of Congressman Andy Barr and the partnership of sport leaders, horse advocates, and fans, we’re one step closer to promoting fairness and safety across Thoroughbred racing. As Majority Leader, I made this Kentucky-focused legislation a top priority in the Senate. I look forward to this major advancement for our beloved sport becoming law.” U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)—Senators representing states with prominent racetracks—were original cospon… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=387312 | Guthrie Announces 2020 Congressional App Challenge Winners | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Brett Guthrie | G000558 | guthrie.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today announced the 2020 winners of the Congressional App Challenge from Kentucky's Second District. Students in congressional districts across the country compete in the annual Congressional App Challenge. Congressman Guthrie encourages middle school and high school students in the Second District to participate in the app challenge to provide new coding and computer science experience. Gracelyn Deweese, Cathern Goodman, Collin Graves, and Melena Hughes from Barren County High School won the 2020 Congressional App Challenge with their app, ShowLocal. Congratulations to Barren County High School students Gracelyn, Cathern, Collin, and Melena for being this year's Second District Congressional App Challenge winners, said Guthrie. Recognizing the challenges small businesses face, the students teamed up to create an app called ShowLocal to help showcase local businesses in rural communities. I applaud them for working on solutions to boost local economies dealing with hardships during these difficult times. I'm excited to see ShowLocal displayed in the U.S. Capitol. Each year I'm impressed with the STEM skills and creativity of the students from the Second District, and this year's competition submissions were no exception, even with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Without the dedication of teachers and our volunteer judges, this competition would not be possible. To all of the students from this year's challenge, thank you for participating and keep up the good work harnessing your coding skills. The winners of the Congressional App Challenge are determined by a panel of computer science experts in the Second District. Winning teams from across the country will have their app showcased in the U.S. Capitol and also have the opportunity to participate in a virtual #HouseOfCode event next spring. A team of students from Barren County High School also won the 2019 Congressional App Challenge with their app, ThriveAB, to help mothers with postpartum depre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.paul.senate.gov/news/dr-rand-paul-releases-2020-festivus-report-government-waste | Dr. Rand Paul Releases 2020 ‘Festivus’ Report on Government Waste | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | www.paul.senate.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATERELEASE: December 22, 2020 Contact:Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY),chairman of the Federal Spending Oversight and Emergency Management (FSO)Subcommitteefor the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), released his 2020 Festivus Report, totaling over $54 billion in government waste. This marks Dr. Paul's sixth edition of the Festivus Report as he continues working to alert the American people to how their federal government uses their hard-earned money. This year, each story received a Platinum Pig Award that ranked the waste on a scale of 1-5 (with 5 being the most wasteful). Sections are broken down into Health Care; Foreign Aid; Environment, Energy, Science; Military; and Miscellaneous, and highlights include lizards on treadmills, losing over 100 drones in Afghanistan, and combating binge-watching. You can find Dr. Paul's 2020 Festivus Report HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=A5361901-A0EE-4BAB-8B75-6C6F667B0040 | Statement from Congressman Andy Barr on COVID-19 Relief Package and Government Funding Bill Vote | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | barr | https://barr.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) released the following statement after voting in support of legislation to fully fund the government for fiscal year 2021 and provide much needed and long delayed COVID-19 relief: “Tonight, I voted in support of critical COVID-19 relief for small businesses, families and workers throughout the United States. For months, I have led calls in Congress to deliver more resources to the American people to defeat the COVID-19 virus and relief from government-imposed lockdowns of the economy. “Building on the success of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and Operation Warp Speed, this package makes important investments in COVID-19 vaccine distribution, delivers another round of job-saving forgivable loans to small businesses and provides much needed assistance to families, schools and healthcare providers. “Ultimately, no amount of government spending can substitute for a fully functioning economy free of lockdowns. However, I am confident this relief package will help bridge the gap until COVID-19 vaccines are widely distributed.” This package includes a desperately needed second round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds for distressed small businesses, including enhanced loans for restaurants, hotels, hospitality and travel-related businesses, which have experienced severe revenue reductions. It also extends PPP loan eligibility to 501(c)6 organizations like chambers of commerce and destination marketing organizations such as VisitLex, which also have been hard hit by the pandemic, but were not eligible for the first round of PPP loans under the CARES Act. Since early July, House Republicans attempted to force a vote on this latest round of COVID-19 relief no less than forty times. But House Speaker Nancy Pelosi blocked these efforts every time. In October, the Trump Administration offered a $1.8 trillion relief package that Speaker Pelosi rejected, a decision the Speaker later admitted was politically motivated. Tonight, Spe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=387310 | Guthrie Praises New Kentucky Apprenticeship Entity | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Brett Guthrie | G000558 | guthrie.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), senior member of the House Education and Labor Committee and co-chair of the Congressional Apprenticeship Caucus, released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announcing the recognition of the Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Workforce Investment as an approved Standards Recognition Entity (SRE). This SRE recognition will allow the Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Workforce Investment to assist employers in overseeing current and designating new Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAP) throughout the state, while partnering with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and Kentucky Career Center. I'm thrilled the Department of Labor has entrusted the Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Workforce Investment to evaluate and expand high-quality apprenticeships in numerous industries across Kentucky, said Guthrie. As co-chair of the Congressional Apprenticeship Caucus and member of the House Education and Labor Committee, I have continuously worked to make apprenticeships more accessible. Apprenticeships provide opportunities for hardworking Kentuckians to learn new skills that lead to high-paying jobs. With years of manufacturing experience, I know the importance of effective apprenticeship programs firsthand. This announcement for Kentucky's workforce is welcome news as we are starting to defeat the virus with safe and effective vaccines to come back stronger than ever. More information on Standards Recognition Entities can be found HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=387311 | Guthrie Statement on Passage of COVID-19 Relief Package | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Brett Guthrie | G000558 | guthrie.house.gov | legacy | Guthrie Statement on Passage of COVID-19 Relief Package WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) released the following statement after the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus and COVID Relief Package passed the U.S. House of Representatives. I'm relieved this package finally came together to provide additional relief for Kentucky families and workers from the impact of COVID-19, said Guthrie. I voted in support of much-needed aid for Kentuckians, including unemployment benefits and relief for small businesses. Our community health centers and other health care providers on the front lines of this public health emergency will receive additional funding, and Kentucky will be given more resources to help with distributing safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines across the Commonwealth. Thankfully, families, workers, and health care professionals can go through this holiday season knowing COVID-19 relief and vaccines are on the way. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=BC8CDBE1-7EF5-4887-872D-224D846D6816 | Congressman Rogers Supports Comprehensive COVID-Relief & 2021 Federal Funding Package | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Harold Rogers | R000395 | halrogers.house.gov | halrogers | https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of the $1.4 trillion appropriations bill to fund the federal government through fiscal year 2021, in addition to a $900 billion COVID-relief package which includes a second round of stimulus checks for the American people and urgent support for small businesses. The legislation also advances $20 billion for COVID-19 vaccine distribution, extends the Payroll Protection Program and provides critical funding for all discretionary government operations. Congressman Rogers gave the following remarks, encouraging his House colleagues to pass H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021: "This bill is not perfect, but it reflects a fair compromise that includes funding for many important priorities at home and abroad, and vital assistance for all those negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. "As Ranking Member of the State-Foreign Operations Subcommittee, this bill provides critical funding for our national security. This includes $3.3 billion in Foreign Military Financing for Israel, and robust support to combat transnational crime and the flow of illegal drugs. "The bill is also tough on China, as it commits serious resources behind our Indo-Pacific strategy. This includes exposing the censorship and propaganda wielded by the Chinese Communist Party, and countering Beijing’s debt-trap diplomacy through well-funded, open and transparent U.S. development by the Development Finance Corporation and the Countering Chinese Influence Fund. "This bill also protects our core values. It maintains all pro-life protections from last year and rejects efforts to undo the President’s historic policies that protect the sanctity of life. "This bill is also great for my district in Kentucky. It provides the resources we need to continue to fight the opioid epidemic—which is now more important than ever. It fully funds my AML Pilot Program, which is truly breathing life back into my so… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://www.paul.senate.gov/news/dr-rand-paul-stop-piling-debt-future-generations-open-economy-and-cut-waste-budget-pay | Dr. Rand Paul: Stop Piling Debt on Future Generations, Open the Economy, and Cut Waste in the Budget to Pay for Priorities | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | www.paul.senate.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 21, 2020 Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. Shortly before legislators received a nearly 5,600-page government funding/COVID-19 response bill that they are expected to quickly digest and vote on, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) condemned Congress' fiscal recklessness on the U.S. Senate floor and called for opening the economy so Americans can rebuild their livelihoods. Dr. Paul also once again proposed cutting waste and finding savings in the current budget to pay for the pandemic response and other priorities. We are $27 trillion in debt today. How do we expect a child to have the economic opportunity when this crushing debt is their inheritance from Congress? asked Dr. Paul. We are borrowing and worsening this debt crisis, in part, because too many governors and mayors have imposed heavy handed restrictions that crush business, he later observed. The need for help is real. I hear it every day from Kentuckians and across the country. But it's clear that government has worsened the economic damage and acted as the biggest obstacle to economic recovery, said Dr. Paul. The answer is not printing up and distributing free money.' It's opening the economy, he later added. You can watch Dr. Paul's speech HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.republicanleader.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/mcconnell-on-the-daily-briefing-with-dana-perino-december-2020 | McConnell on ‘The Daily Briefing’ with Dana Perino | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.republicanleader.senate.gov | legacy | 12.21.20 McConnell on The Daily Briefing' with Dana Perino On the Targeted COVID-19 Relief Agreement: I said back in July, what the country needed was a package roughly of a trillion dollars focused on kids in school, small businesses, health care providers, and direct cash payments. We tried to pass -- we started advocating that in July and August and the talks were unproductive. So I essentially put that bill on the floor of the Senate in both September and October. Not a single Democrat supported it. Their view was give us everything we want or we would not give you anything, so it is noteworthy that at the end that they finally gave us what we could have agreed to back in July. I think what held it up was they did not want was to do anything before the presidential election, they felt that that would disadvantage the President, but look, we finally got it done, in exactly the same amount with the same configuration that we would have been able to do back in the summer, but for all of the intervening election shenanigans on the side of the Speaker and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer. On the Vaccine Rollout: I think it's important for the leaders in the country to step up, take the vaccine, and help reassure the American public, because polls indicate about half the public is either skeptical about taking the vaccine or does not want to take it at all. That has to change, because we can't solve this problem until large numbers of Americans are vaccinated. As a polio victim myself, I fully understand the significance of vaccines. It took decades to develop the polio vaccine. This vaccine was developed in under a year, a modern medical miracle, and we need to take the vaccine. Print Email Tweet Next … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-distillery-excise-tax-relief-included-omnibus-spending-bill | Yarmuth Statement on Distillery Excise Tax Relief Included in Omnibus Spending Bill | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | KY | John Yarmuth | Y000062 | yarmuth.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congressman John Yarmuth, Co-Chair and Founder of the Congressional Bourbon Caucus, released the statement below regarding inclusion of the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act in the year-end omnibus spending bill. The measure, cosponsored by Yarmuth, will make permanent the excise tax relief for distilled spirits producers, craft brewers, and winemakers. This is a major victory for American jobs and the entire distilled spirits and craft beverage industries. As Founder of the Congressional Bourbon Caucus, I've fought for the inclusion of this provision that will significantly benefit America's native spirit and the lives and livelihoods that depend on its production, distribution, and consumption. To finally provide certainty on what would have been a costly tax burden will allow producers to invest in their businesses, invest in their workers, and continue to produce some of the most celebrated spirits around the world. We can all say cheers to that. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-house-passage-bipartisan-covid-relief-omnibus-spending-package | Yarmuth Statement on House Passage of Bipartisan COVID Relief-Omnibus Spending Package | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | KY | John Yarmuth | Y000062 | yarmuth.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) released the following statement regarding House passage of H.R. 133, the Omnibus Appropriations and Emergency Coronavirus Relief package: For so many Kentuckians and tens of millions of Americans, this compromise relief bill is woefully insufficient. For months, my Democratic colleagues and I have fought to get as much as we could from Mitch McConnell's Senate majority, and as families suffered, all they could ask is what was in it for them. Unfortunately, at this point, this is the most we could get for families in need. We got some direct payments for those in need and were able to extend critical emergency unemployment benefits and rental assistance for Americans who've lost their income through no fault of their own though this isn't nearly enough. This package provides new money for schools, hospitals and vaccine distribution, and will make badly needed investments in government operations, small and mid-sized businesses, and industries that were ravaged first by the pandemic and then by the failed federal response. We also withstood Republican demands to shield corporations from total legal liability when they harm or kill their workers, as well as efforts to hamper President-elect Biden's ability to help those in need next year. I am glad that we were able to pass something to help the American people today, but as governments around the world rise to meet the needs of their struggling citizens, I am frustrated and angry that the richest country in the world is hamstrung by a Senate majority content to let the American people suffer. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=2DF3E93B-0D83-46A4-B35B-A44A41173C07 | Congressman Andy Barr Receives Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccination | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | barr | https://barr.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination today on Capitol Hill. Congressman Barr was one of many Congressional Members to be immunized at the Capitol on Friday. “The Trump Administration’s Operation Warp Speed was an extraordinary success and I want to thank researchers and scientists for their tireless efforts to deliver a potentially lifesaving vaccine to the American people,” said Congressman Barr. “Furthermore, I am fully confident in the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines approved by the FDA after thorough and rigid clinical trials that included thousands of American volunteers participating of many different ages and demographics with diverse health histories.” Congressman Barr voted for over $10 billion in funding for Operation Warp Speed in Congress at the beginning of the pandemic. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://comer.house.gov/2020/12/comer-davis-hice-raise-concerns-about-padilla-misusing-federal-funds-benefit | Comer, Davis, Hice Raise Concerns About Padilla Misusing Federal Funds to Benefit Pro-Biden Firm | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | James Comer | C001108 | comer.house.gov | comer | https://comer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.), House Committee on Administration Ranking Member Rodney Davis (R-Ill.), and Government Operations Subcommittee Ranking Member Jody Hice (R-Ga.) today wrote Election Assistance Commission Inspector General Patricia Layfield to spur immediate action on the previously requested investigation into California Secretary of State Alex Padilla awarding a contract to Joe Biden’s main election campaign advisory firm, SKD Knickerbocker (SKD), to contact voters. This $35 million no-bid contract appears to violate the law, wastes taxpayer money, and presents numerous conflicts of interest. “Secretary Padilla’s decision to fast-track a no-bid contract to a pro-Biden firm raises serious ethical and legal questions and we must have answers immediately. It appears taxpayer funds were illegally allocated by Padilla’s office to enable Democrat operatives to contact voters and potentially have access to sensitive voter information. Secretary Padilla must be held accountable for this gross misuse of Americans’ taxpayer dollars. Given Mr. Padilla is rumored to be appointed to Senator Kamala Harris’ seat, the Inspector General must immediately investigate and report findings to Congress before he is entrusted with upholding the integrity of all federal elections and safeguarding taxpayer dollars,” said House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member Comer. In October, the lawmakers previously wrote to Inspector General Layfield calling for an investigation into this shady contract after obtaining documents showing potential violations of the law. They also wrote to Secretary Padilla in September but he has not provided a response to the letter. “Three weeks after Election Day, California had multiple congressional races that still had not been called because ballots were still being counted. This mismanagement could, and should, have been avoided,” said Davis. “California received millions of federal dollars to help run their elections, but… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://comer.house.gov/2020/12/comer-demands-california-return-federal-funds-treasury-due-padilla-s-unlawful | Comer Demands California Return Federal Funds to Treasury Due to Padilla’s Unlawful Contract with Pro-Biden Firm | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | James Comer | C001108 | comer.house.gov | comer | https://comer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON—Today, House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.), House Administration Committee Ranking Member Rodney Davis (R-Ill.), House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), and Subcommittee on Government Operations Ranking Member Jody Hice (R-Ga.) demanded the State of California return all federal money to the U.S. Treasury that California Secretary of State Alex Padilla is attempting to use for an unlawful contract with a pro-Biden firm to contact voters. Earlier this year, Secretary Padilla awarded a $35 million no-bid contract to SKD Knickerbocker, Joe Biden’s main election campaign advisory firm. Documents appear to show that the Secretary of State’s Office attempted to inappropriately fund the contract with federal Help America Vote Act money from the CARES Act to target specific voters and encourage voting, which is a violation of the law. According to a media report, Secretary Padilla has received $34 million worth of invoices from SKD for the voter contact contract, but the California State Controller’s Office says he lacks the state budget authority to pay for it. “Instead of using taxpayer money to enrich political allies of Secretary Alex Padilla with a contract that likely violates the law, we request that you immediately return the federal money to the United States Treasury… The Secretary’s attempt to pay SKD with federal money appears to be unlawful and an effort to influence the federal election. Instead of using federal grant money to benefit all Californians during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Secretary has decided to skirt the law by pushing an unnecessary and frivolous contract for his political allies to influence the federal election. As it stands, the Secretary’s decisions ensured no Californians benefited from this appropriation,” wrote the Republican Members. The Republican members previously called on the Election Assistance Commission Inspector General to investigate this contract and also called on Secretary Padilla to provide answe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://comer.house.gov/2020/12/comer-federal-investigation-hunter-biden-must-continue-unimpeded | Comer: Federal Investigation into Hunter Biden Must Continue Unimpeded | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | James Comer | C001108 | comer.house.gov | comer | https://comer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) today issued the following statement on the federal investigation into Hunter Biden’s taxes: “There have been serious concerns about Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealings and potential conflicts of interest for years, and the mainstream media’s lack of reporting during the election and Big Tech’s censorship didn’t erase these facts. Joe Biden’s naïve approach to his son’s foreign business dealings and refusal to answer basic questions are a disservice to the American people. The Oversight Committee must be vigilant in ensuring Joe Biden is not influenced by his family’s foreign interests. “The U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware’s investigation must continue unimpeded. Joe Biden must not replace the current U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware now that his son is under federal investigation. Any interference would be meddling in the Department of Justice’s affairs.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://comer.house.gov/2020/12/top-republicans-call-fbi-provide-information-about-ccp-s-infiltration-us | Top Republicans Call on FBI to Provide Information about CCP’s Infiltration in U.S. Government Institutions | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | James Comer | C001108 | comer.house.gov | comer | https://comer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON—Today, House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.), Subcommittee on Government Operations Ranking Member Jody Hice (R-Ga.), Subcommittee on National Security Ranking Member Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.), Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy Ranking Member Michael Cloud (R-Texas), Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Ranking Member Chip Roy (R-Texas), and Subcommittee on Environment Ranking Member Mark Green (R-Tenn.) sent a letter to the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Christopher Wray, expressing concerns regarding recent reports that indicate a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) spy targeted a Member of Congress on the House Intelligence and Judiciary Committees to gain access and influence. The letter also highlights various methods the CCP is actively using to gather important, sensitive information from Americans and calls on the FBI to hold an immediate briefing on the depth and breadth of the CCP’s infiltration in U.S. government institutions. “On our own soil, Chinese Communist Party intelligence operatives are strategically implementing new, creative ways to gain access and influence. We already know that the CCP seeks to infiltrate our academic institutions, allowing China to spew propaganda and potentially steal America’s intellectual property. Unfazed, the CCP is now targeting our most distinguished institutions and high-profile government officials,” said Ranking Member Comer. “Just this past week, it was revealed that a U.S. Representative with access to sensitive information developed a close relationship with an undercover Chinese spy. We must ensure Members of Congress remain uncompromised from the attempts of our adversaries to plunder classified intelligence and influence American leadership. Going forward, understanding the scope of the CCP’s whole operation is critical to combating and preventing any future attempts to undermine our U.S. government institutions.” Earlier this year, Ranking Member Comer was joined by H… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=387308 | Guthrie Encourages Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Brett Guthrie | G000558 | guthrie.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, released the following video message after receiving the first of two injections of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. I'm Congressman Brett Guthrie. I'm on the Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, the ranking member. I had responsibility for the legislative oversight of the development of the vaccines, so I've been following these vaccines since the inception of Operation Warp Speed (OWS). I wanted to say that I took the vaccine today. I took it for the purpose of illustrating that I find it extremely safe, extremely effective, and I have no concerns about taking the vaccine. Always talk with your health care provider who provides it for you, but the vaccine is safe and effective. I'm willing to take it, and I encourage everybody to take the vaccine when it becomes available because we need to make sure that we beat this coronavirus. The Office of the Attending Physician received Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine doses and strongly recommended the vaccine. While Guthrie has oversight of federal health agencies and COVID-19 vaccine development, this distribution to Congress was not his decision. Click HERE for Rep. Guthrie's video message. A video and photo of Rep. Guthrie receiving the COVID-19 vaccine can be found HERE and HERE, respectively. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=387309 | E&C Republican Leaders: Second EUA is a Testament to American Ingenuity | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Brett Guthrie | G000558 | guthrie.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader for the 116th Congress Greg Walden (R-OR), Republican Leader for the 117th Congress Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Dr. Michael Burgess (R-TX), and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) released the following statement after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its second emergency use authorization (EUA) for a COVID-19 vaccine, this time authorizing Moderna's vaccine for distribution. In just one week, we've gone from zero authorized vaccines to two that have both exceeded the strong safety and efficacy standards set by the FDA. This is a true testament to American ingenuity and the work of President Trump's Operation Warp Speed, the scientific and public health communities, and the patients who have volunteered their time to participate in clinical trials. This week, all Americans felt hope when we saw brave front line health workers receive the first vaccines. As we said last week, this is the beginning of the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, but we owe it to every essential worker to continue handwashing and wearing masks. The United States of America will lead the world out of this pandemic, but we must continue doing our part to keep each other safe, said Walden, Rodgers, Burgess, and Guthrie. The EUA follows a strong 20-0 vote by a panel of non-political scientific experts tasked with reviewing Moderna's clinical trial safety and efficacy data. Last Friday, the Republican Leaders commented on the authorization of the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine. Read that statement here. To read more about FDA's EUA process for vaccines click here. Read more about Operation Warp Speed here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=C276DC5E-14FA-49F4-A2D0-0254553BD402 | Congressman Rogers is Hopeful About the COVID-19 Vaccines | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | 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) released the following statement about COVID-19 vaccines and distribution in Kentucky: “This has been a historical week for Southern and Eastern Kentucky as front-line healthcare workers and others received some of the first coronavirus vaccinations in the country. "The fact that a vaccine is already available is a true testament to the monumental efforts of President Trump and Operation Warp Speed, which developed this vaccine in record time. "My hope in the vaccine is two-fold: to save lives, and to provide a safe path forward to reopen our schools and businesses, and allow nursing home residents to see their loved ones face-to-face again. "Today, the Capitol physician began administering the vaccine to Members of Congress, encouraging us to take the vaccine due to the nature of our frequent legislative meetings and travel between Washington and our home states. "While many have reservations about the vaccine, I received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination today with confidence, knowing that this is the first step for America to beat this pandemic and revive our economy. "We must ensure that the distribution process is successful across Kentucky and around the United States, and I will continue to work to make sure it is available to everyone who wants to receive it.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://www.paul.senate.gov/news/dr-rand-paul-introduces-local-news-and-broadcast-media-preservation-act | Dr. Rand Paul Introduces Local News and Broadcast Media Preservation Act | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | www.paul.senate.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATERELEASE: December 18, 2020 Contact:Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. Yesterday, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced the Local News and BroadcastMediaPreservation Act, S. 5058, which would give local broadcasters and newspapers much-needed relief from outdated government restrictions that are currently threatening their ability to succeed in an evolvingmediaenvironment. With the rise of socialmediaand an ever-changingmedialandscape, it is imperative that our local newspapers and broadcasters are given the freedom to adapt. My Local News and BroadcastMediaPreservation Act gets government out of the way and frees broadcastmediafrom the chains that restrict their ability to better serve their customers, said Dr. Paul. The Local News and BroadcastMediaPreservation Act would exempt newspapers from federal antitrust laws to allow them to compete with and negotiate with national tech companies. Additionally, the legislation would allow local broadcast companies to merge without government interference to allow those broadcasters to better compete against these tech giants. Lastly, the bill would eliminate the local and national caps on radio and television ownership. You can read S. 5058, Dr. Paul's Local News and BroadcastMediaPreservation Act, HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=9CB97D9F-582E-4C21-AE43-F6626B3CA193 | Congressman Barr Calls on Congress to Pass COVID-19 Relief During Fox Business Network Appearance | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | barr | https://barr.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Andy Barr implored Congress to deliver COVID-19 relief to small businesses, families and workers today. Congressman Barr was the headline guest on Fox Business Network’s Making Money with Charles Payne to discuss the latest COVID-19 relief talks in Congress. “No stimulus can replace a fully functional, open economy that has open schools, businesses and people who have confidence to go back to work,” said Congressman Barr. “These government lockdowns have weakened our economy and that is why we need to deliver COVID-19 relief for small businesses, families and workers to sustain our economy until the COVID-19 vaccines can be widely distributed.” For months, Congressman Barr has been leading the charge to extend Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding for small businesses to receive a second loan. Forty times, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives voted to bring legislation providing PPP relief to the floor and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi blocked it from consideration. Small businesses in Kentucky’s Sixth Congressional District have received over $966 million in forgivable loans, impacting 118,459 jobs and reaching almost 10,000 different businesses. One business, MVC manufacturing in Jessamine County, worked with Congressman Barr’s Office and successfully obtained PPP funds, a loan from U.S. Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program and a loan through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Program. This funding allowed them to stay open and save 400 jobs in Nicholasville. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://www.republicanleader.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/mcconnell-kentuckians-and-all-americans-should-accept-the-covid-19-vaccine | McConnell: Kentuckians and All Americans Should Accept the COVID-19 Vaccine | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.republicanleader.senate.gov | legacy | 12.17.20 McConnell: Kentuckians and All Americans Should Accept the COVID-19 Vaccine The only way to beat this pandemic is for us to follow the advice of our nation's health care professionals: get vaccinated and continue to follow CDC guidelines.' WASHINGTON, D.C- U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the COVID-19 vaccine: Since last spring, following health guidelines, I have advocated mask wearing, social distancing and other best practices. Because of the health professionals at the FDA, Operation Warp Speed, and provisions of the CARES Act that I was proud to get signed into law, we now have a vaccine that is ready for use. But I am disappointed to see early public sentiment that shows some hesitation towards receiving a vaccine. A recent Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs poll shows about a quarter of U.S. adults aren't sure if they want to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. Roughly another quarter say they won't. It is concerning that half of Americans feel this way. The only way to beat this pandemic is for us to follow the advice of our nation's health care professionals: get vaccinated and continue to follow CDC guidelines. As a polio survivor, I know both the fear of a disease and the extraordinary promise of hope that vaccines bring. I truly hope all Kentuckians and Americans will heed this advice and accept this safe and effective vaccine. Because of government continuity requirements, I have been informed by the Office of the Attending Physician that I am eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, which I will accept in the coming days. Even with a vaccine, I will continue following CDC guidelines by wearing a mask, practicing social distancing, and washing my hands frequently. I would strongly encourage everyone to continue following these important guidelines. It is the only way we will defeat COVID-19 once and for all… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=1AD55419-4341-4535-A678-2EC4AB740B58 | Congressman Andy Barr’s Veterans’ Bills Head to President’s Desk for Signature | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | barr | https://barr.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Andy Barr’s legislation improving veteran access to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability claims system and enhancing opportunities for veterans pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives after inclusion in H.R 7105, the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020. This comprehensive veterans’ legislation passed both chambers of Congress and will now be sent to the President to be signed into law. Versions of the Veterans Benefits Fairness and Transparency Act of 2020 (VBFTA) and the Veteran STEM Scholarship Enhancement Act, which Congressman Barr led to passage in the House, were included in the final veterans’ package. Congressman Barr introduced the VBFTA in July and led it to unanimous passage in House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (HVAC) with Democrat Congresswoman Elaine Luria (D-VA). The bill protects veterans filing for disability claims by requiring the VA to restore the availability of disability benefit questionnaires (DBQs) to their publicly available website. This allows veterans to use their own personal healthcare provider when filling out their DBQs outside the VA. Furthermore, the bill cuts red tape and bureaucracy by preventing a veteran’s claim from being rejected just because the VA updated the DBQ form. The idea for this legislation came from a member of the Sixth District Veterans Coalition, a veterans’ advisory group that regularly advises the Congressman on veterans’ issues. Additionally, the Veteran STEM Scholarship Enhancement Act allows the VA to improve processing times for veteran scholarship applications for the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM scholarship. The bill achieves this by lifting the requirement for priority groups among eligible veterans applying for the scholarship unless the VA determines that it is nearing the scholarship’s yearly funding limit. This bill also prevents the Rogers STEM sch… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=1B14BB7E-B185-48A2-A5C9-8BEAD6A42ECB | Barr, Gorton Secure $511,078 Federal Grant for the City of Lexington Fire Department to Fight Opioid Epidemic | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | barr | https://barr.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Lexington, KY – U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) and Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton secured a $511,078 federal grant for the City of Lexington’s Fire Department to assist the Department in fighting the opioid epidemic. The grant funding comes from the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program (COSSAP). This award will enable Lexington to continue services for survivors of substance abuse overdoses, which includes casework management, treatment providers, housing assistance and other mental health resources. “During the pandemic, it is important now more than ever to maintain our investments in substance abuse prevention, response and recovery efforts,” said Congressman Barr. “In the past, I have accompanied the Department on ride-along visits to Kentuckians recovering from overdoses and seen first-hand the impact these services have. I was happy to support this grant request and I applaud the DOJ for stepping up to help local governments meet this challenge. Together, we will defeat this epidemic.” “Substance use disorders have been sapping the life out of our City, and having an impact on quality of life, workforce and city services,” said Mayor Gorton. “The isolation many people are experiencing because of COVID-19 has driven up overdose rates, erasing much of the progress we made in recent years.” The Lexington Fire Department grant award is the latest in a slew of federal grants Congressman Barr helped deliver to combat the opioid epidemic in the Sixth District. In October, Congressman Barr announced a $433,903 DOJ grant for the Shepherd’s House in Lexington. Shepherd’s House has over three decades of experience providing multiple recovery programs to rehabilitate dozens of recovering addicts per year. Additionally, Congressman Barr also supported the $87 million grant awarded to the University of Kentucky’s HEALing Communities research, designed to reduce opioid overdose death by 40%. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=5032D916-B266-4CAE-93D0-CBD4529E44DD | Congressman Andy Barr Announces $180,000 Grant for Shepherd’s House | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | barr | https://barr.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Lexington, KY – U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) announced that Shepherd’s House in Lexington received a $180,000 grant to expand their Recovery Community Center (RCC). This facility will be used to provide housing services to Kentuckians in substance abuse recovery. For over three decades, Shepherd’s House has provided multiple recovery programs to rehabilitate dozens of people in recovery per year. Shepherd’s House received this grant award through the Kentucky Opioid Response Effort (KORE). “This grant award is a tremendous boost to Shepherd’s House and a testament to the results they have been able to produce in helping so many Kentuckians bounce back from addiction,” said Congressman Barr. “I supported this grant project, and I will continue to support Shepherd’s House going forward because they are an invaluable asset to our community as we fight to defeat the opioid epidemic together.” “Shepherd’s House is grateful for this grant and opportunity to use these funds to build on the success of our organization,” said Jerod Thomas, President and Chief Executive Officer of Shepherd’s House. “I want to extend my appreciation to Congressman Barr and his team for their support and assistance in receiving this grant as well as their partnership on previous grant efforts.” “KORE is happy to support the establishment of additional recovery community centers to build on our infrastructure of support services in Kentucky,” said Dr. Katherine Marks, KORE Project Director. “RCCs provide an array of services that help individuals get the support they need within their own communities to build recovery capital and sustain long-term recovery. We are grateful for Shepherd’s House and the City of Nicholasville for partnering with us to expand access to evidence-based recovery services in the Commonwealth.” KORE is administered by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services with federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Congressman Barr voted for H.R. 1865, the Further Consolida… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=BD063FBF-ED10-4AB0-9C5B-5947809ABDD1 | Congressman Rogers Announces $1 Million Grant for a New Medical Clinic in McCreary County | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Harold Rogers | R000395 | halrogers.house.gov | halrogers | https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WHITLEY CITY – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) applauds a $1 million grant that was recently awarded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for the Cumberland Family Medical Center (CFMC) to build a new healthcare clinic in Whitley City, Kentucky. “This is great news for the future of healthcare services in McCreary County. The addition of this medical clinic in the midst of a national pandemic will go a long way to provide urgent care to local folks who need immediate medical attention in a county without a local hospital emergency room,” said Congressman Rogers, who supported the CFMC’s grant application. “I applaud Dr. Eric Loy and his team at the Cumberland Family Medical Center for their diligent efforts to expand healthcare opportunities for our people in Southern Kentucky.” “We are fortunate to have been awarded this grant and look forward to working with the local government and the residents of McCreary County as we move forward with the project,” said Dr. Eric Loy, CEO of Cumberland Family Medical Center, Inc. “As a non-profit, our mission of providing affordable, accessible health care to all patients is the backbone of this project; we are pleased to be able to expand our services in McCreary County.” Currently, CFMC is designing the new clinic in Whitley City that will increase the capacity and capability of the area to respond to and recover from future emergencies and disasters. It will also support the continuity of access to high quality primary care services for the underserved and vulnerable populations in McCreary County. The new clinic will be an immediate care facility that will be open with extended days and hours of operation.The clinic will be open 365 days per year, 8 AM - 8 PM and offer a combination of health care services including acute care/walk-in treatment in addition to Family Practice services for those with chronic medical care needs. “This will clearly fill a need for a community without access to a local emergency department,” concluded Loy. Th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://www.paul.senate.gov/news/dr-rand-paul-introduces-hemp-act-relieve-unnecessary-constraints-hemp-industry-provide | Dr. Rand Paul Introduces HEMP Act to Relieve Unnecessary Constraints on Hemp Industry, Provide Transparency and Certainty | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | www.paul.senate.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATERELEASE: December 15, 2020 Contact:Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) continued his efforts to address Kentucky hemp farmers' concerns with federal overreach and bring clarity, transparency, and certainty to regulation by introducing the HempEconomicMobilizationPlan(HEMP) Act of 2020. In response to concerns raised by Kentucky hemp farmers and processors, Dr. Paul's HEMP Act would change the legal definition of hemp to raise the THC limit from 0.3% to 1%. Currently, any hemp crops testing above 0.3% have to be destroyed. The legislation would require testing of the final hemp-derived product instead of the hemp flower or plant itself, as the 15-day window for testing the hemp flower or plant does not take potential testing backlogs, lack of personnel to collect samples, harvesting time, or environmental factors that farmers cannot control into account. Dr. Paul's HEMP Act would also protect legitimate hemp farmers, processors, and transporters by requiring hemp shipments to contain a copy of the seed certificate showing the hemp was grown from 1% THC seed, and it would address current uncertainty by defining a margin of error for testing THC levels. Neither current law nor the USDA's interim final rule provide such a margin. For years, I've led the fight in Washington to restore one of Kentucky's most historically vital crops by legalizing industrial hemp. We achieved a hard-won victory, but there is still work to do to prevent the federal government from weighing down our farmers with unnecessary bureaucratic micromanaging. My legislation will help this growing industry reach its full economic potential, and I am proud the bill has strong support all the way from local Kentucky farmers and activists to national groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation,said Dr. Paul. The U.S. hemp industry has had its share of roadblocks, but we continue to push forward and make changes that w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.republicanleader.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/mcconnell-applauds-attorney-general-bill-barr | McConnell Applauds Attorney General Bill Barr | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.republicanleader.senate.gov | legacy | 12.15.20 McConnell Applauds Attorney General Bill Barr WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding Attorney General Bill Barr: Attorney General Barr is one of the most dedicated and capable public servants I have ever seen in action. For nearly two years, he's provided wise counsel to President Trump and rendered outstanding service to our country. He has helped keep America safe from criminals and terrorists and advanced the bedrock American value of equal justice under law. When his country came calling two years ago, Bill Barr did not have to answer. He had already completed a distinguished career in government. He had already led the Department of Justice, having been confirmed by a voice vote to serve President Bush 41 as one of the youngest Attorneys General in our nation's history. He had a wildly successful private-sector career. Fortunately for the nation, his dedication to the men and women of the Department of Justice compelled Attorney General Barr to clock back in. In a time of intense polarization, and notwithstanding unfair criticism from the far left and the media, Attorney General Barr did his work with clarity, principle, and professionalism. He fostered greater accountability in the DOJ and confronted the egregious abuses surrounding the FBI's handling of the 2016 election. He worked to protect innocent Americans from violent crime and protected our nation's capital and its historic monuments when peaceful protests were hijacked by violent rioters. He fought against China's lawbreaking and corrosive influence. He was a warrior for religious liberty and free speech who ensured that DOJ safeguarded these liberties even during a pandemic. And he stood for the simple but apparently controversial proposition that the federal government should actually enforce the laws on the books, in subjects from immigration and border security to the death penalty that federal law reserves for the gravest offenses. Now, for a … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.republicanleader.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/leaders-mcconnell-and-mccarthy-on-urgent-need-for-covid-relief | Leaders McConnell and McCarthy on Urgent Need for COVID Relief | 2020-12-14 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.republicanleader.senate.gov | legacy | 12.14.20 Leaders McConnell and McCarthy on Urgent Need for COVID Relief WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and U.S. House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) issued the following statement regarding COVID relief legislation: Congress has two critical items to tackle this week: funding the government and delivering crucial COVID relief to families, workers, and businesses across the country. It is time for Republicans and Democrats in the Senate and House to find consensus on COVID relief before the holidays. We hope our Democrat counterparts share our sense of urgency. Related Issues: COVID-19 Print Email Tweet Next Previous | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=387306 | Guthrie, Engel Bipartisan Bill to Protect Public Health Heads to President’s Desk | 2020-12-12 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Brett Guthrie | G000558 | guthrie.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, and Congressman Eliot Engel (NY-16), senior member of the Health Subcommittee, released the following statements after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate amended Safeguarding Therapeutics Act (H.R. 5663). This bill is headed to President Donald Trump's desk. Sadly, even during the COVID-19 public health emergency, bad actors are trying to bring counterfeit medical devices into our country, including fake COVID-19 testing kits, said Guthrie. I've seen the dangers these counterfeit devices pose to public health firsthand when I visited the International Mail Facility at John F. Kennedy Airport. I introduced this bill with Congressman Engel to protect patients by giving the FDA the authority needed to destroy fake medical devices coming into our country. I want to thank my House and Senate colleagues for supporting this bipartisan bill, and I look forward to President Trump signing this important public health bill into law. "The COVID-19 vaccine is top of mind for millions of Americans right now, but ensuring the vaccine is delivered safely must include steps to protect the public from counterfeit medical devices and medications, said Engel. The Safeguarding Therapeutics Act that Congressman Guthrie and I authored will give the FDA the tools needed to seize and destroy counterfeit medical products, which pose significant threats to people's health. Its passage this week, just days before the first COVID-19 vaccines are administered in the U.S., is an important step forward in the battle against this awful pandemic, and I am hopeful that the President will move swiftly to sign this bill before the end of the year." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.paul.senate.gov/news/dr-rand-paul-reintroduces-government-shutdown-prevention-act | Dr. Rand Paul Reintroduces the Government Shutdown Prevention Act | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | www.paul.senate.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATERELEASE: December 11, 2020 Contact:Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) reintroduced the Government Shutdown Prevention Act under Rule 14 to make it available for quick consideration. The bill incentivizes Congress to properly consider and debate spending legislation in the future, as it is the only shutdown prevention plan that immediately cuts spending if an agreement is not reached. Instead of Congress risking government shutting down operations, Dr. Paul's plan would keep government open but institute a one-percent cut to then-current funding levels for any agency, program, and activity that Congress failed to fund by the start of the fiscal year (October 1). Funding would be reduced by another one percent every 90 days thereafter that an agreement is still not enacted. My Government Shutdown Prevention Act would help ensure Congress starts hitting its deadlines, making it a more responsible steward of the American people's resources,said Dr. Paul. Currently, Congress does not face any consequences for failing to pass appropriations bills on time, which has helped lead to it pursuing procrastination over prudence and risking shutdowns due to impasses. Along with ensuring government honors its obligations and maintains its operations, Dr. Paul's proposal would give agencies the certainty of knowing that, in a worst-case scenario, they will always be able to operate with a full year of funding at no less than 96 percent of their then-current levels. You can read Dr. Paul's Government Shutdown Prevention Act HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=387305 | Guthrie Announces Butler County Drug-Free Coalition Grant | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Brett Guthrie | G000558 | guthrie.house.gov | legacy | Guthrie Announces Butler County Drug-Free Coalition Grant WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today announced that the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) is awarding the Butler County Drug-Free Coalition a $125,000 grant to help prevent youth substance use. This grant is awarded from the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program, which aims to reduce youth substance use by empowering community coalitions with resources through grants. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on the mental health of Americans and worsen substance use disorder crises, said Guthrie. Sadly, the youth in our communities also face the negative impact of the pandemic, especially with changes in schooling. I thank the Trump administration for providing this $125,000 grant to give Butler County additional resources and tools to help keep our youth from falling victim to substance use. I know the Butler County Drug-Free Coalition will keep up the good work in implementing local strategies to support our youth in the community. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=FA53AA77-07A7-4B78-9873-68EDD77A048C | Congressman Rogers calls on House Democrats to extend the Paycheck Protection Program | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | 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) joins House Republicans to call for an immediate extension of the Paycheck Protection Program, which would provide critical relief for small businesses who desperately need it. House Democrats have blocked more than 40 attempts by House Republicans to deliver much needed aid to American small businesses and workers. “Our small businesses are on the brink of shutting their doors forever. In fact, some of them have already made that difficult decision. The best thing we could do right now to save small businesses is release the $138 billion that we previously approved for the Paycheck Protection Program that expired in August," said Congressman Rogers. "We know additional relief will be necessary, but let’s get this money out the door. There is nothing controversial about releasing funding that is readily available to make sure these employers can keep paying their workers.” Speaker Pelosi has refused to consider the legislation, H.R. 8265, for a vote and House Democrats have refused to sign a discharge petition that would allow the legislation to receive a simple vote on the floor. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://www.paul.senate.gov/news/dr-rand-paul-condemns-effort-prevent-president-trump-stopping-endless-war | Dr. Rand Paul Condemns Effort to Prevent President Trump from Stopping Endless War | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | www.paul.senate.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 10, 2020 Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) condemned a provision in the U.S. House-passed 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that is aimed at preventing President Trump from withdrawing troops from Afghanistan and that could instead extend the war indefinitely. Dr. Paul specifically called out the hypocrisy of those who would at any other time argue for virtually unlimited presidential power to start a war without congressional authorization now seeking to prevent a president from ending one. Currently, language in the 2021 NDAA would tie the president's hands in red tape before troops could be withdrawn and the war ended. It would also cut off funding for those aims in the meantime. The hawks and the neocons somehow want you to believe, in contrast to all logic, that the President of the United States has the unitary power to go to war anytime he wants, anywhere, free from interference from Congress. That's their stated position anytime war comes up. Yet, today, in the NDAA, they say they now want a president that cannot leave a war without their permission, said Dr. Paul. This Defense Authorization bill could more aptly be called, A Bill to Prevent the President from Ending the Afghan War,' he later observed. You can watch Dr. Paul's speech HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=387304 | Guthrie Energy Efficiency Bill Passes House | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Brett Guthrie | G000558 | guthrie.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Brett Guthrie's (KY-02) Ceiling Fan Improvement Act (H.R. 5758) passed in the U.S. House of Representatives today by a vote of 396 to 2. This commonsense bill would update energy conservation standards from the Department of Energy (DOE) to better regulate and acknowledge the efficiency of large-diameter fans. The Ceiling Fan Improvement Act was advanced to the House floor from the Energy and Commerce Committee. Guthrie, who serves as the top Republican on the Energy and Commerce Committee's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), the chair of the committee's Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee, introduced this bipartisan legislation. In January 2017, the Department of Energy finalized energy conservation standards for ceiling fans that unfortunately, did not account for the different airflow dynamics of large ceiling fans, said Guthrie on the House floor. Under the current regulations, some of the most efficient large-diameter fans would have to be taken off the market in the U.S. He continued, The Ceiling Fan Improvement Act is a bipartisan, commonsense bill that will ensure large-diameter fans are properly regulated. Technical innovation and new products will be the key to improving energy efficiency and protecting our environment for generations to come, and the Ceiling Fan Improvement Act seeks to ensure that high performing, large-diameter ceiling fans can remain on the market and help achieve real energy savings. The bill now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.paul.senate.gov/news/icymi-dr-rand-paul-urges-senate-block-us-arms-sales-united-arab-emirates | ICYMI: Dr. Rand Paul Urges Senate to Block U.S. Arms Sales to the United Arab Emirates | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | www.paul.senate.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 9, 2020 Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator and Senate Foreign Relations Committee member Rand Paul (R-KY) urged the U.S. Senate to support two bipartisan joint resolutions of disapproval he offered with Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) to block proposed U.S. arms sales to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The sale includes 50 F-35A fighter jets (costing an estimated $10.4 billion), 18 MQ-9B drones (costing an estimated $2.97 billion), and Hellfire missiles, among other weapons and associated training and support. Currently, Israel is the only country in the Middle East that has the F-35. In his speech, Dr. Paul cited his concerns with the UAE's record on attacking free speech in the country, discussed the humanitarian crisis the Saudi-UAE coalition helped create in Yemen, and talked about a report that some of the weapons and vehicles that were sent to the coalition ended up in the hands of terrorists. Dr. Paul stated his support for the recent advance toward peace between Israel and the UAE in his speech, but he asked, Can a lasting peace be purchased with more weapons? Will selling sophisticated fighter jets and weaponized drones bring more stability to the Middle East? Regarding concerns about how the sales will impact Israel's Qualitative Military Edge (QME), Dr. Paul observed, The easiest way, if you favor protecting Israel's QME, or military edge, is to stop sending military assets to other countries in the region. I would urge my colleagues to consider the possible consequences of this sale. We should not accelerate an arms race in the Middle East. We should not jeopardize the security of our military technologies, and we should not reward a decade-plus of undesirable behavior by the UAE, Dr. Paul said. You can watch Dr. Paul's speech HERE. Unfortunately, a majority of the Senate chose to support the sales, further fueling a Middle East arms race. The Arms Export Control Act of 1976 provides the special proce… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=C2DC2A3A-9044-4A11-B91D-A8852098E408 | Statement from Congressman Andy Barr on National Defense Authorization Act Vote | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | barr | https://barr.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) released a statement following his vote tonight on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Today, I voted in support of the Fiscal Year 2021 NDAA to provide our military with the funding, equipment and resources necessary to continue being a lethal and effective defense of our country and our freedoms. The NDAA includes a well-deserved 3% pay raise for our military servicemembers as well as continued hazardous pay for servicemembers serving in combat zones. “The NDAA offers significant COVID-19 relief for National Guard units, including the Kentucky National Guard—who answered the call of duty during the COVID-19 pandemic to serve their fellow Kentuckians and their country. “Additionally, Congress phases out the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) ability to finance through the World Bank and launches a historic $2.2 billion Pacific Deterrence Initiative designed to facilitate investments in the Indo-Pacific region and directly combat the rise of the CCP. This policy prescription strengthens America’s position against the threat posed by the CCP, which represents America’s greatest foreign policy challenge since the Cold War.” The COVID-19 relief included in the NDAA package for the National Guard includes more diagnostic equipment, testing capabilities and personal protective equipment needed to combat the pandemic within military ranks. Furthermore, the NDAA provides that servicemembers in the National Guard who were activated to fight the COVID-19 pandemic will also receive federal health insurance benefits if they got sick during their service. For the Sixth District, the bill allows the United States to fulfill international treaty obligations by destroying chemical weapons and authorizes continued chemical agent and munitions destruction activity that occurs at the Blue Grass Army Depot in Madison County. This NDAA continues to support the partnership between the National Guard and local authorities, authorizing funding for drug interdiction and coun… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=387303 | Guthrie Supports Fort Knox and Pay Raises for Troops in NDAA | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Brett Guthrie | G000558 | guthrie.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) released the following statement after the House passed the Mac Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA). I proudly voted to support our brave service members and their families who are serving at Fort Knox and all around the world. The National Defense Authorization Act increases pay for our troops and ensures that our military has the resources necessary to help keep our competitive edge against our adversaries like China and Russia. I am very pleased that the NDAA approves more than $69 million in funding for the construction of Fort Knox's new Van Voorhis Elementary School. Throughout Kentucky, I am thankful for our National Guard's efforts to help with COVID-19 response efforts, and this NDAA will provide much-deserved health benefits for these hardworking men and women serving in the National Guard. Our service members have been stepping up to the plate during the COVID-19 health public emergency to protect our national security and public health, and this legislation provides COVID-19 testing, personal protective equipment, and other critical supplies needed for our troops. Additionally, this NDAA expands benefits for families of service members, such as improved access to childcare and mental health care. It was an honor to be appointed and to serve on the conference committee this year to ensure Fort Knox and all of our armed forces have the support and resources needed to complete their mission and protect our national security. For decades, we have supported our troops each year in a bipartisan manner through the NDAA, and I am glad to see this bipartisan tradition continue in order to support of our service members and their families, said Guthrie. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.republicanleader.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/mcconnell-paul-and-36-senate-republicans-file-brief-urging-supreme-court-to-reaffirm-religious-liberty-still-exists-in-a-pandemic | McConnell, Paul, and 36 Senate Republicans File Brief Urging Supreme Court to Reaffirm Religious Liberty Still Exists in a Pandemic | 2020-12-04 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.republicanleader.senate.gov | legacy | 12.04.20 McConnell, Paul, and 36 Senate Republicans File Brief Urging Supreme Court to Reaffirm Religious Liberty Still Exists in a Pandemic LOUISVILLE, KY- U.S. Senators McConnell (R-KY), Rand Paul (R-KY), Kelly Loeffler (R-GA), David Perdue (R-GA), John Thune (R-SD) ,John Barasso (R-WY), Roy Blunt (R-MO), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Todd Young (R-IN), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), John Boozman (R-AZ), Mike Braun (R-IN), Richard Burr (R-NC), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), John Cornyn (R-TX), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Steve Daines (R-MT), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Josh Hawley (R-MO), John Hoeven (R-ND), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Jim Inhofe (R-OK), Ron Johnson (R-WI), James Lankford (R-OK), Mike Lee (R-UT), Jerry Moran (R-KS), James Risch (R-ID), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Ben Sasse (R-NE), Rick Scott (R-FL), Tim Scott (R-SC), Richard Shelby (R-AL), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Roger Wicker (R-MS), issued the following statement Friday regarding the amicus brief they are submitting to the Supreme Court concerning Danville Christian Academy v. Beshear: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), and 36 of their fellow Republican Senators announced Friday they are submitting an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in support of Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron's religious liberty lawsuit, Danville Christian Academy v. Beshear. In the brief, Senators McConnell, Paul, Loeffler (R-GA), Perdue (R-GA), and their colleagues explain that the Constitution cannot permit the selective and overzealous targeting of religious institutions by local officials who seek to impose stricter restrictions in the name of public health than the restrictions enforced against similar but non-religious establishments. In this case, Governor Beshear in Kentucky has unconstitutionally ordered K-12 schools including religious schools to shut their doors while permitting preschools, colleges, business offices, entertainment venues, and many other secular instituti… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://comer.house.gov/2020/12/comer-named-ranking-member-house-oversight-and-reform-committee-117th-congress | Comer Named Ranking Member of House Oversight and Reform Committee for 117th Congress | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | James Comer | C001108 | comer.house.gov | comer | https://comer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) today issued the following statement after he was selected to continue serving as Ranking Member in the 117th Congress. “I am honored to continue serving Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District and the American people as the Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Reform. Throughout my time in public service, I have been committed to holding accountable those who misuse taxpayer dollars and engage in corruption. Oversight Republicans will continue working on behalf of Americans to ensure the efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of the federal government and provide a check and balance on the role and power of Washington. “Unfortunately, Democrats have failed to conduct credible oversight of government waste, fraud, and abuse and have instead launched partisan attacks against President Trump. As Ranking Member, Oversight Republicans will keep their eye on the ball, knowing that we ultimately report to hard working taxpayers to ensure their investment in government is spent wisely. We will work to identify problems, hold the federal government accountable, propose common-sense reforms, and ensure the federal government is transparent, effective, and efficient.” The Committee on Oversight and Reform is the principal oversight committee of the U.S. House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://www.paul.senate.gov/news/icymi-dr-rand-paul-holds-hearing-state-and-local-cybersecurity-during-pandemic | ICYMI: Dr. Rand Paul Holds Hearing on State and Local Cybersecurity During the Pandemic | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | www.paul.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Yesterday, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY),chairman of the Federal Spending Oversight and Emergency Management (FSO) Subcommittee for the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), held a hearing on State and Local Cybersecurity: Defending Our Communities from Cyber Threats Amid COVID-19. Effective cybersecurity is an ongoing, everyday line of effort. The threat landscape is diverse. The best practices are constantly changing. The information you get may not always be reliable. The maintenance tasks can seem overwhelming, and, most importantly, the stakes are high. And in this context, I have often found myself thinking: effective cybersecurity cannot move at quote the speed of government,'Dr. Paul said in his opening statement. As Americans continue to conduct more of their activities online due to the pandemic, including going virtual for school and sensitive needs such as consultations with physicians, the subcommittee hearing examinedcybersecuritythreats faced by state and local governments, with a focus on concerns about ransomware attacks/cyber extortion in critical sectors such as health care and public education. Over the past several months, a number of school districts around the country have been victims of ransomware attacks, including Fairfax County Public Schools in Northern Virginia one of the largest public school districts in the country. Unfortunately, Fairfax County Public Schools declined to appear at the hearing or to give a reason for turning down the opportunity. Earlier this year, the first day of school for Hartford Public Schools in Connecticut had to be postponed due to a ransomware attack, and,justthisweek, Baltimore County Public Schools were forced to close for multiple days for the same reason. On September 17, the Associated Press reported that a Dsseldorf, Germany, woman died en route to a hospital in a neighboring city because the hospital in Dsseldorf had been taken off-… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=679CCC67-ED15-4F04-848A-6DB038BE9974 | McConnell and Barr Announce $1.1 Million for Transitional Housing to Promote Long-Term Recovery in Kentucky | 2020-12-01 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | barr | https://barr.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | The CAREER Act recognized the links among transitional housing, steady employment, and long-term recovery for those suffering from substance abuse. The law directs HUD to establish a pilot program focused on the 25 areas hardest-hit by the substance abuse epidemic. Kentucky, along with 23 other states and DC, were chosen to receive federal funds to support those in recovery. “As Senate Majority Leader, I’ve mobilized the federal government to tackle the opioid and substance abuse crisis by directing over $275 million to our Commonwealth’s comprehensive prevention, treatment, and enforcement efforts,” said Senator McConnell. “Congressman Andy Barr has been an indispensable partner in this effort, including to promote safe, transitional housing options for Kentuckians rebuilding their lives. I look forward to working with him and the dedicated professionals across Kentucky as we help save lives from addiction.” “More help is on the way for Kentuckians in recovery from substance abuse,” said Congressman Barr. “Through the Sixth District Recovery Working Group – a coalition of non-profit addiction recovery organizations that I convened several years ago – I have consistently heard about the need for federal resources to support long-term transitional housing. As a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, which has jurisdiction over federal housing policy, I understand the importance of transitional housing, financial literacy, and job training as part of the recovery process. I want to thank Leader McConnell for shepherding this through the Senate. This funding will be invaluable for Americans in recovery.” Since becoming Majority Leader in 2015, Senator McConnell has prioritized the fight against the opioid and substance abuse epidemic by increasing federal funding for the response. Under Senator McConnell’s leadership, Kentucky has received more than $275 million. He worked with the University of Kentucky to help secure an $87 million competitive federal grant—the largest in school history—to add… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=0950ADF4-4723-417E-BCE2-398679AC8DAB | Kentucky Air National Guard Selected for Eight New Aircraft | 2020-11-25 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | barr | https://barr.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | “The Kentucky National Guard is a critical component of our state and our nation, with highly trained men and women who are always prepared to respond to emergencies here at home and overseas. It has been an honor to work alongside Senator McConnell and our state delegation to ensure that the Kentucky Air National Guard remains at the top of the priority list for the new state-of-the-art Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules aircraft,” said Congressman Rogers, Dean of the Kentucky Delegation. “As a senior member and former Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, I started working to secure federal funding for these essential military transport aircraft several years ago, knowing the need that existed within the National Guard—both in Kentucky and around the country. I’m pleased that we are one step closer to bringing these incredible jets to Kentucky to support the brave troops we have in the Commonwealth.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=15E3AE99-EC4F-44BF-A018-3E074B32191B | Kentucky Air National Guard Selected for Eight New Aircraft | 2020-11-25 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | KY | Harold Rogers | R000395 | halrogers.house.gov | halrogers | https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Congressmen Hal Rogers (KY-05), John Yarmuth (KY-03), Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Thomas Massie (KY-04), Andy Barr (KY-06), and James Comer (KY-01), along with Governor Andy Beshear (D-KY) announced today the Kentucky Air National Guard’s (ANG) 123rd Airlift Wing was selected to receive a squadron of eight new C-130J aircraft, replacing its current fleet. Only four Air National Guard units in the entire country were chosen by the U.S. Air Force in a competitive stationing process. The 123rd Airlift Wing, based in Louisville, is among the most highly-decorated ANG units in the nation having received 18 Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards. The Kentucky Congressional Delegation contacted Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett on multiple occasions in support of the unit’s selection, touting its premier abilities and strategic location. The Kentucky ANG’s current squadron of eight C-130H aircraft is rapidly aging and in need of recapitalization. The new C-130J aircraft offers improved capabilities to fulfill the ANG’s missions domestically and abroad. In particular, the new model will provide the Kentucky ANG a 25% greater immediate response capability when executing its emergency and disaster response missions. Stationing the C-130J aircraft in Louisville is not only a cost-effective basing decision, but will also maximize the value of its increased capacities. “Kentucky is grateful to the 123rd Airlift Wing and the 8,000 soldiers and airmen of our Commonwealth’s National Guard for their dedication to protecting our communities and our country. As Senate Majority Leader, it was a privilege to help bring these aircraft to the Bluegrass State,” said Senator McConnell. “For several years, my colleagues in the delegation and I have supported the necessary federal funding for these planes and highlighted Kentucky’s critical role in defending our country. Secretary Barrett made an excellent choice for the new C-130J aircraft, an… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://www.republicanleader.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/mcconnell-on-treasury-announcement-and-covid-19-relief | McConnell on Treasury Announcement and COVID-19 Relief | 2020-11-20 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.republicanleader.senate.gov | legacy | 11.20.20 McConnell on Treasury Announcement and COVID-19 Relief LOUISVILLE, KY U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding targeted COVID-19 relief: Secretary Mnuchin's actions yesterday concerning some of the lending facilities established by the unanimous, bipartisan CARES Act are fully aligned with the letter of the law and the intent of the Congress. There is an obvious right use for these hundreds of billions of dollars of already-allocated but unused funds. Congress should repurpose this money toward the kinds of urgent, important, and targeted relief measures that Republicans have been trying to pass for months, but which Democrats have repeatedly blocked with all-or-nothing demands. American workers should not lose their jobs needlessly when a second round of the job-saving Paycheck Protection Program for the hardest-hit small businesses would make a huge difference. Our medical system should not be denied additional support, including for distributing the life-saving vaccines that appear to be on the horizon. Republicans continue to support passing these kinds of urgent and targeted measures as soon as possible. Related Issues: Appropriations, COVID-19 Print Email Tweet Next Previous | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://comer.house.gov/2020/11/congressman-comer-named-influential-national-defense-authorization-act | Congressman Comer Named to Influential National Defense Authorization Act Conference Committee | 2020-11-18 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | KY | James Comer | C001108 | comer.house.gov | comer | https://comer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman James Comer has been selected by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to serve on the conference committee for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The yearly NDAA funds United States military operations, and the conference committee will negotiate a spending bill for the coming year that resolves differences between the House and Senate. In his position on the conference committee, Comer will play a role in shaping national defense policy, providing pay raises for troops and ensuring that Fort Campbell military base receives critical funding for improvements to base operations. “The NDAA is an extremely impactful piece of legislation to our soldiers and national defense readiness,” Comer said. “I’m honored to serve as a voice for Fort Campbell and the service members of the 1st District and look forward to working toward a final bill which prioritizes America’s national security.” The conference committee, which includes members of both the House and Senate, held a preliminary meeting today and will continue to meet throughout the end of 2020 to complete a final defense spending bill. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy praised Congressman Comer’s dedication to rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in Congress as well as his support for veterans and military families. “James is a natural fit for this important conference committee. As ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, he fights every day to root out waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in the Department of Defense and the VA so that our incredible service members, veterans, and their families receive the benefits they have both earned and deserve. I know his sharp eye for detail and firm dedication to the well-being of our troops will make him an excellent addition to the conference committee.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://www.paul.senate.gov/news/dr-rand-paul-applauds-confirmation-benjamin-beaton-serve-western-kentucky-district-court | Dr. Rand Paul Applauds Confirmation of Benjamin Beaton to Serve on Western Kentucky District Court | 2020-11-17 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | www.paul.senate.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATERELEASE: November 17, 2020 Contact:Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Benjamin Beaton to be a United States District Judge for Kentucky's Western District: Congratulations to Paducah, Kentucky, native Ben Beaton on his confirmation to serve as a judge for the Western District of Kentucky. From clerking for the U.S. Supreme Court to litigating cases at the federal and state levels, Ben has the experience and fortitude needed to uphold the rule of law on the federal bench, and I was proud to support his nomination today. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-president-trump-and-republicans-continued-attack-american-democracy | Yarmuth Statement on President Trump and Republicans' Continued Attack on American Democracy | 2020-11-11 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | House | KY | John Yarmuth | Y000062 | yarmuth.house.gov | legacy | LOUISVILLE Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) released the statement below regarding President Trump, the Trump Administration, and Congressional Republicans' continued attack on our democracy in refusing to accept the results of the 2020 election and begin the necessary transition process: We face a worsening pandemic and a weak economic recovery that is now slowing. This is when government can be the difference between life or death for hundreds of thousands. But instead of helping Americans in crisis, the GOP is propping up a made-for-tv coup with no chance of success. Aside from the crises we face, Republican officials have betrayed their oaths to the constitution and continue to undermine the most sacred pillars of American democracy in the eyes of the world for nearly nothingto send fundraising emails and appease Trump's fragile ego. What would be devastating for our nation at any time is deadly for our citizenry today. These are the once-in-a-generation moments when our leaders must rise above pettiness for the good of a country. Instead, Mitch McConnell and his minions are showing just how low they're willing to sink. We need the White House and Congress focused on saving lives, jobs and businesses; keeping families in their homes. We need all hands on deck. Americans cannot afford us to delay, to give unjustifiable credence to the hollow gripes of the world's sorest loser. The families we serve deserve to have every federal employee working to keep them safe and healthy to protect our country and make it stronger. Every day and every hour matters. And while it is truly disgraceful for Republican leaders to allow a defeated President to shred our constitution and democracy with their blessing, that they would do so as the pandemic rageswith so many Americans' livelihoods and lives on the lineis psychopathic. Cooperation and a seamless transition of power can provide the President-elect's team vital support to save lives. Denying reality and forcing federal agencies to stand in the way instead of helpi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=2D1F99B2-92C0-4A10-B73E-A6F9DEA07755 | CONGRESSMAN ROGERS JOINS CLARK, KUSTER, TRONE TO DEMAND REMOVAL OF SWEETHEART PROVISION FROM FEDERAL SETTLEMENT WITH PURDUE PHARMA & SACKLER FAMILY | 2020-11-10 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | KY | Harold Rogers | R000395 | halrogers.house.gov | halrogers | https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | November 10, 2020, Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Hal Rogers joined House colleagues Katherine Clark (MA-5), Ann Kuster (NH-2), David Trone (MD-6), and 42 other House members, in sending a letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr demanding that the Department of Justice reverse its decision to turn Purdue Pharma into a so-called “public benefit company” at the Sackler family’s request. If finalized, the proposal would hand over ownership of Purdue to a public trust that would manufacture OxyContin on behalf of the state and local governments suing Purdue for thedamage caused by their illegal marketing of this highly addictive, powerful opioid. Purdue and the Sackler family perpetrated one of the most egregious criminal acts in American history, intentionally addicting millions of unsuspecting people to powerful painkillers for profit and directly contributing to the deaths of tens of thousands of Americans. In the letter, the lawmakers wrote: “The idea to convert Purdue Pharma into some form of public trust originated with the Sackler family as a way to artificially inflate the size of their punishment by counting the public trust’s future sales of OxyContin as part of the value the Sacklers must forfeit. There is no better example of the success of this public relations strategy than the Department of Justice’s own settlement announcement. While headlines announced Purdue’s $8 billion settlement, nearly a quarter, or $1.775 billion, of this figure is actually a ‘credit’ DOJ is providing Purdue ‘[b]ased on the value that would be conferred to State and local governments’ through the public benefit company. In other words, this proposal is a mirage designed to help the Sacklers keep billions in ill-gotten gains by deceiving the American people into believing they have already been severely punished.” “The proper role of government in the production of prescription opioids is to enforce regulatory compliance, prevent diversion, and hold perpetrators liable for violations. An ownership interest in the pro… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=62FA0812-DEF2-4A30-8A45-A6E2BB4B4DD5 | Statement from Congressman Andy Barr on Preserving Election Integrity | 2020-11-09 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | barr | https://barr.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) released the following statement regarding the importance of integrity and fairness in the electoral process: “The integrity of our elections should be of utmost importance to all Americans. We must ensure that all legal votes are counted and that any reports of irregularities are fully investigated. The mainstream media does not decide when an election is over. Tens of thousands of military, overseas, absentee and provisional ballots have not yet been counted, recounts in various states have not yet been conducted, state and federal claims challenging the conduct of the election and the legitimacy of certain ballots have not yet been adjudicated and final outcomes have not yet been certified. After that process is exhausted, a winner can be declared. In the meantime, both campaigns have the right to challenge any ballots they believe were illegally cast or improperly counted, and present evidence in support or in opposition to those claims. The American people deserve to have confidence in the outcome of the election, and no matter who ultimately prevails, by prematurely declaring a winner, many in the media have given Americans reason to question the legitimacy, fairness and transparency of the election.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://www.paul.senate.gov/news/icymi-dr-rand-paul-defend-religious-freedom-defunding-religious-persecution | ICYMI: Dr. Rand Paul: ‘Defend Religious Freedom by Defunding Religious Persecution’ | 2020-11-06 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | www.paul.senate.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 6, 2020 Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. Last week, in an op-ed for Kentucky Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) discussed his commitment to standing up for religious freedom at home and abroad through legislation and advocacy. Most recently, in September, Dr. Paul introduced S. 4685 to prevent the federal government from sending American taxpayer money to any nation that imposes a death sentence or penalty of life imprisonment on Christians or people of other faiths for expressing their faith. In the piece, Dr. Paul says that in my years leading the fight for religious freedom, I have encountered far too many others in Congress who are unwilling to confront outrageous examples of religious oppression abroad if the nation receives financial support from the U.S. Instead of taking a stand, the response from Congress has often been, It's complicated.' It's not, he continued. You can find S. 4685 HERE, and you can read Dr. Paul's op-ed HERE or below: **** The United States has long been, and remains today, a place where religious freedom is protected. Our Constitution guarantees freedom of religion to all Americans, and we must remain vigilant in defense of this cherished right. The fight to guard our religious freedom has many foot soldiers in the halls of Congress, and I consider myself one of them. But in my years leading the fight for religious freedom, I have encountered far too many others in Congress who are unwilling to confront outrageous examples of religious oppression abroad if the nation receives financial support from the U.S. Instead of taking a stand, the response from Congress has often been, It's complicated. It's not. Once Congress has deemed it acceptable to compromise away religious liberty so it can protect some supposed policy priority that involves sending your resources overseas arms sales, for example can we really trust it to stand for religious freedom at home when the moment requires it? In Pakistan, blasphemy laws hav… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=BDAF338A-3C73-4DD8-A73E-3910430C4B1C | McConnell, Rogers Announce More than $5.5 Million in POWER Grants for Eastern Kentucky | 2020-11-02 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | KY | Harold Rogers | R000395 | halrogers.house.gov | halrogers | https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) applaud the Appalachian Regional Commission's (ARC) recent competitive grant awards totaling more than $5.5 million in Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) funding for six projects in southern and eastern Kentucky. The grants will be used to expand access to opioid recovery programs, spur workforce development, improve STEM education resources, and build a new neonatal intensive care unit in the region. “The scourge of substance abuse remains one of the biggest challenges facing Kentucky’s Appalachian communities, even in the midst of the pandemic. With my friend Congressman Hal Rogers, I was proud to keep national focus on this crisis and help invest nearly $5.5 million to continue combating addiction in this region,” said Senator McConnell. “The POWER grants focus on two areas of the crisis where I’ve sponsored legislation: protecting babies born into addiction and recognizing the connection among employment, housing, and long-term recovery. As Senate Majority Leader, I’m constantly drawing outsized attention to Kentucky and helping families access the federal resources to succeed.” "Our best days are ahead of us in southern and eastern Kentucky, thanks to the comprehensive work represented by these grant awards. It is clear that individuals in every corner of Kentucky's Appalachian region are taking steps to make our communities healthier, our workforce stronger, and our future brighter," said Congressman Rogers. "Senator McConnell and I have rescued the Appalachian Regional Commission year after year to ensure that our communities in Rural America have access to the resources and opportunities that we desperately need. We applaud the ARC's focus on these important investments in Kentucky's Appalachian region." As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, preliminary studies show Kentucky's opioid overdose death rate may have increased at least 30% during the firs… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=7CCB8D92-628D-4B16-B6A5-781B1F998862 | Congressman Barr Participates in Ribbon-Cutting for Atwood Research Facility at Kentucky State University | 2020-10-30 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | barr | https://barr.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Frankfort, Ky – U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony today for the Atwood Research Facility at Kentucky State University (KSU). Established in 1986 and closed in 2012 because of severe water damage, the Atwood Research Facility officially reopened after an extensive two-year renovation. This project, valued at $7.4 million, was funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture which Congressman Barr supports each year through Congressional appropriations. The state-of-the-art facility will be home to agricultural and environmental education at KSU consisting of 14 research laboratories, classrooms, a teaching laboratory, and offices for 30 faculty and staff and approximately 100 students. “Today is a great day for the KSU student body, faculty and the future of agriculture in the Commonwealth,” said Congressman Barr. “The Atwood Research Facility will equip students with the skills and education to flourish in the local, national, and global agricultural economy. I proudly supported USDA programs that helped fund this renovation project, and I look forward to seeing the great impact this facility will have on KSU students for generations to come.” “It was an honor to cut the ribbon for a cutting-edge agricultural research center at Kentucky State University earlier today,” said Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles. “I have no doubt the Atwood Research Facility will play a key role in further solidifying Kentucky’s reputation as a center of agricultural innovation. I wish to express my gratitude to USDA for these funds and to Congressman Barr for always looking for ways to put Kentucky students and farmers first.” Congressman Barr voted for the 2018 Farm Bill as well as the Consolidated Appropriations Act in 2019 and 2020, which authorized and provided funding for USDA grant programs that KSU utilized to fund the Atwood Research Facility renovation project. Additionally, Congressman Barr supported the bipartisan FU… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://www.paul.senate.gov/news/dr-rand-paul-defends-ky-hemp-industry-against-regulatory-overreach | Dr. Rand Paul Defends KY Hemp Industry Against Regulatory Overreach | 2020-10-30 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | www.paul.senate.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 30, 2020 Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. Last week, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) continued his efforts to help remove unnecessary regulatory hurdles standing in the way of Kentucky's industrial hemp farmers by urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to clarify and change certain provisions in its Interim Final Rule implementing the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 [AIA] to adhere to the legislation as passed. In submitting a comment to the agency during the open comment period,Dr. Paul laid out his concernthat the rule, issued in August, would have negative consequences for hemp farmers and processors in Kentucky and across the country. He then made clear that [t]he concerning provisions regarding the testing of hemp derivatives' THC [tetrahydrocannabinol] content and synthetically derived THC run contrary to both the plain language and intent of the law. Specifically, Dr. Paul noted that [t]he interim rule states the definition of hemp does not automatically exempt hemp derivatives from a schedule I classification in a move that runs opposite to the AIA. Furthermore, he later stated, the interim rule does not clarify when the hemp derivatives' THC content may be tested. THC levels fluctuate during the extraction process and could potentially exceed 0.3% THC, even if derived from a plant testing below 0.3%. The interim rule's lack of clarity could be interpreted to mean that a hemp derivative or extract exceeding the 0.3% THC limit while still being processed and not yet in its final form is illegal. Should the DEA enforce against processors whose products test above 0.3% while still in the extraction process, extraction would effectively become impossible. This runs contrary to the intent of law as it clearly includesextractsin the definition of hemp. In contrast to the DEA's claims that the AIA does not change the control status of synthetically derived THC,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.paul.senate.gov/news/dr-rand-paul-introduces-further-legislation-recover-wrongly-sent-stimulus-checks | Dr. Rand Paul Introduces Further Legislation to Recover Wrongly Sent Stimulus Checks | 2020-10-30 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | www.paul.senate.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 30, 2020 Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. Earlier this week, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) continued his work to hold the federal government accountable for its emergency spending by introducing S. 4878, the Stopping Improper Payments to Foreigners Act. Multiple media outlets have reported on the federal government sending thousands of Economic Impact Payments to foreign nationals that were ineligible to receive the money. Dr. Paul's legislation would restore Congress' intent to send the stimulus checks only to U.S. citizens or those having resident status when the CARES Act was passed, help recover potentially millions of dollars, and help prevent the checks from being sent to foreign nationals who made inadvertent mistakes in filing their tax forms. Before the federal government even considers putting trillions more in debt on the American people's backs during a pandemic, it owes it to them to at the very least do everything in its power to make sure it correctly spends what it has already authorized, said Dr. Paul. In June, the U.S. Senate passed Dr. Paul's Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act (S. 4104), which would require the U.S. Treasury to use Social Security data to reclaim COVID stimulus money that was sent to dead people. The legislation, introduced in response to a GAO report and currently awaiting action in the U.S. House of Representatives, also provides a process to stop such payments in the future. You can read S. 4878 HERE. The legislation: Brings tax law and immigration law into concert by excluding those holding nonimmigrant visas when the CARES Act was passed from stimulus check eligibility, with the exception of spouses of members of the Armed Services. This affirms congressional intent on the matter. Ensures the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reviews all 1040 forms used to determine eligibility f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.republicanleader.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/leader-mcconnell-on-hugh-hewitt-october-2020 | Leader McConnell on Hugh Hewitt | 2020-10-30 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.republicanleader.senate.gov | legacy | 10.30.20 Leader McConnell on Hugh Hewitt WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Hugh Hewitt this morning to discuss Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation and Senate Republican priorities. See below for highlights or click here to listen to the whole interview. On Precedent for Confirming Justice Barrett: Let's go back to 2016, which the Democrats conveniently leave out, and what I said, which was that when you have divided government, you have to go back to 1888 to find the last time a Senate of a different party of the president filled a vacancy on the Supreme Court created in a presidential election year. They also ignored that Joe Biden, currently the Democratic nominee for president of the United States, was chairman of the Judiciary Committee in 1992, a time of divided government.And so he gratuitously announced that should there be a vacancy, they would not fill it. That was George H.W. Bush running for reelection. And then 18 months before the end of Bush 43's eight years, Chuck Schumer and Harry Reid announced that if a vacancy occurred, they wouldn't fill it. So look, if the shoe had been on the other foot, I'm pretty confident that they would have acted in the same way. What we did was entirely consistent with history and tradition. I'm proud of what we did. On Reshaping the Federal Judiciary: Three Supreme Court justices, 53 Circuit judges. Until last Monday, there wasn't a single vacancy on any Circuit Court in America. And that hadn't happened since 1980. So I think it's the single most significant, long-term contribution we've made to the country to put young men and women on the bench who believe in the quaint notion that maybe the job of a judge is to actually follow the law. On Democrats' Threats Against Our Institutions: They've been talking about that all year. It didn't just pop up when we ended up confirming Judge Barret. This Supreme Court packing issue has been around all year long. And of course, there would b… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=4E13A13D-60DF-4814-A219-47A382824665 | New SOAR Executive Director Announced During Virtual Summit | 2020-10-29 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Harold Rogers | R000395 | halrogers.house.gov | halrogers | https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | SOMERSET, Ky. -- Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) now has a new leader at the helm of its innovative grassroots organization. Colby Hall, a native of Somerset, Kentucky was introduced as the new Executive Director of SOAR during the 2020 Virtual SOAR Summit by U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) and Governor Andy Beshear, who serve as Principal Officers. "Colby is one of many young, native Eastern Kentuckians returning home to make a difference in the future of Appalachia. His experience, charisma and vision for our region are a winning combination for SOAR as we move into a new chapter of innovation and economic expansion," said Congressman Rogers. "Our best resource in Eastern Kentucky is our people and it's great to welcome Colby home to help pave the road ahead for this organization and our region." “SOAR and Team Kentucky are welcoming Colby Hall. A son of Eastern Kentucky, Colby brings his passion for the region and its people to his role as the next executive director of SOAR,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “Congratulations, Colby! We look forward to your leadership guiding SOAR’s crucial work in our Appalachian region.” Colby graduated from the University of Kentucky as a Singletary Scholar with a 4.0 GPA. With education and experience in both healthcare and business, Colby brings a diverse set of skills to lead SOAR forward. "I'm honored, humbled, and thrilled to be selected as the next Executive Director for SOAR. Having been born and raised here in the region, I'm very aware of the challenges we face. But I strongly believe Eastern Kentucky's moment is now. We have what it takes to build a better future together and everybody has a part to play," said Hall. "Congressman Rogers and Governor Beshear are a perfect example of the type of bipartisan leadership that's going to be necessary to win. I'm looking forward to meeting as many business and community leaders as I can to hear what is needed to continue moving SOAR forward." For more information about SOAR, visit soar-ky.org or thereisafuture.org… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=6201AF36-AB6F-4DE4-A2DF-4277D01F6E03 | Gov. Beshear, Rep. Rogers Announce more than $8 Million for Eastern Kentucky at SOAR Summit | 2020-10-29 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Harold Rogers | R000395 | halrogers.house.gov | halrogers | https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Grants help expand health care, grow jobs in Boyd, Pike counties FRANKFORT, Ky. – During the 2020 Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) virtual summit Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) announced two new projects in Pike and Boyd counties have been selected for more than $8 million in funding through the Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Pilot grant program. Pikeville Medical Center, if approved by the federal Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), will receive $4.27 million to expand and equip the Pikeville Medical Center’s Leonard Lawson Cancer Center. With the expansion, the Pike County cancer center will increase the chemotherapy treatment area by 7,000 square feet. The King’s Daughters Health System expansion project will receive $4 million, if approved by OSMRE, for the purchase of health care equipment. This is expected to result in the creation of 250 full-time jobs and mitigate job losses and concerns about availability of care in the region after the closure of Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital. “These grants will bring real improvements to the lives of our people in Eastern Kentucky. My administration knows that health care is a basic human right, and it has never been more important than now, as we battle this global health pandemic,” said Gov. Beshear, who has made improving Kentucky’s health a central initiative of his administration. “We are committed to working with our federal partners to help deliver the best possible care for all of our citizens. It’s how we build a stronger Eastern Kentucky and a better Kentucky for everyone.” Congressman Rogers, along with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, has championed $540 million in federal funding for the AML Pilot program since 2016, of which $130 million has been awarded to Kentucky. “We face some of the highest rates of health disparities in the country, so we must remain vigilant in our work to improve medical services and access to quality care in every community,” Congressman Rogers said.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://www.republicanleader.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/mcconnell-on-the-guy-benson-show-october-2020 | McConnell on The Guy Benson Show | 2020-10-29 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.republicanleader.senate.gov | legacy | 10.29.20 McConnell on The Guy Benson Show WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Guy Benson this afternoon to discuss Justice Barrett's confirmation to the Supreme Court. See below for highlights or click here to listen to the full interview. On the Democrats' Radical Agenda: Well, number one they were talking about that all year long. It didn't just begin with the Barrett nomination. They've been talking about getting rid of the filibuster, admitting D.C. and Puerto Rico as states, and packing the Supreme Court all year long. All they did was ratchet up the decimal level and one thing you can tell about the Democrats is the louder they are the more you know the facts are not on their side. On Court-packing Threats Surrounding Justice Barrett's Nomination: We didn't have to change any rule or change the Constitution to do what we did. What they're basically saying is: if we don't get our way, we're going to change the rules of the game. I'd like to quote Justice Ginsberg who said a year ago that nine is the right number.' It's been nine since 1869. We didn't have to change a law, we didn't have to change a rule, we didn't have to change anything. On Following Precedents: Let me start with the Democratic nominee for President of the United States, who in 1992 when he was the Chairman of the Judiciary committee and there was a Republican president, helpfully offered the opinion that if there was a vacancy they would not fill it. Let me follow that up with Harry Reid and Chuck Schumer who said 18 months before the end of Bush 43 -- eight years in the White House -- that if there were a vacancy they would not fill it. Then let me follow that up with historical precedent. You have to go back to 1888 to find the last time a president of a different party confirmed a Supreme Court nominee to a vacancy occurring in the middle of the presidential year. So they choose to ignore what I said in 2016, when I pointed out that this is what happens in divided … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=9A4F3406-479D-4354-A057-E06EF05C0BE8 | Congressman Barr Announces Major USDA Grants for Sixth Congressional District to help Agribusinesses, Small Businesses, Expand Telehealth Services | 2020-10-28 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | barr | https://barr.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Lexington, Ky – U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) announced major grant awards to the Sixth Congressional District today from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). These grants will support Sixth District agribusinesses, small businesses as well as expand access to Telehealth services for Kentuckians in and around the District. “In Congress, I have been pushing for increased investments in small businesses, agribusinesses and the expansion of Telehealth Services—especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Congressman Barr. “These investments will strengthen our businesses and communities in the fight against this virus. I want to thank USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue and Kentucky State Rural Development Director Hilda Legg for their leadership and I look forward to continuing our partnership moving forward.” "Rural Development is committed to building strong communities, and it would be reprehensible if we didn’t do everything we could to help address the scourge of opioids and substance abuse,” said Director Legg. “In October 2017, President Trump called for an all-of-government approach to addressing this problem, and since then, Kentucky Rural Development has obligated over $6.7 million to help in that fight. We appreciate Congressman Barr’s efforts not only in appropriating funds and helping bring them back to Kentucky but especially his leadership on this issue." Congressman Barr was instrumental in getting the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) to expand coverage of Telehealth visits to its beneficiaries in April. Additionally, Congressman Barr voted for the 2018 Farm Bill, which reauthorized rural development grant programs at the USDA. A full list of the USDA grant awards announced today impacting Kentucky’s Sixth Congressional District are below: Estill County Ambulance District receives $49,860 to replace an older, unreliable vehicle with high mileage and maintenance costs. This will enhance the County’s ability to respond effectively to emergencies. City of Stanton, Police Depar… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=B2F917C0-F23B-401F-BC05-4F3A9A3CFA6D | Congressman Rogers Announces $5 Million in High-Speed Broadband in Rural Kentucky | 2020-10-28 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Harold Rogers | R000395 | halrogers.house.gov | halrogers | https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | SOMERSET, Ky. – Congressman Hal Rogers announced that the Trump Administration's United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $5 million to provide broadband service in unserved and underserved rural areas in Eastern Kentucky. "This project will connect nearly 650 households in Beattyville, Buckhorn, Livingston and surrounding communities to gigabit service," said Congressman Rogers. "We are diligently working to get broadband to every family and every student in our region. It takes a lot of time and money, and this investment from USDA allows Peoples Rural Telephone Cooperative to continue extending high-performance fiber into some of our smallest, mountainous communities in Kentucky's Appalachian region." This investment is part of the $550 million Congress allocated to the second round of the ReConnect Program. “Broadband is a cornerstone to prosperity in Kentucky’s rural communities because it is essential to economic development, as well as access to health care, educational opportunities and connections to people and services,” USDA Kentucky State Director for Rural Development Hilda Legg said. “Under the leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Perdue, USDA is committed to being a strong partner in deploying this critical infrastructure in Kentucky and across all of America’s rural communities, because we know when rural America thrives, all of America thrives.” Peoples Telecom LLC will use a $2.4 million ReConnect grant and a $2.4 million ReConnect loan to deploy a fiber-to-the-premises network. This network will connect 1,618 people, 25 businesses, two farms, a public school, a post office and a fire station to high-speed broadband internet in Rockcastle, Perry and Lee counties in Kentucky. Background: In March 2018, Congress provided $600 million to USDA to expand broadband infrastructure and services in rural America. On Dec. 13, 2018, Secretary Perdue announced the rules of the program, called “ReConnect,” including how the loans and grants will be awarded to help … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=9ACCBC64-BAC7-458F-82C3-8780BC66F50C | Congressman Andy Barr Receives National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Guardian of Small Business Award for work in Congress | 2020-10-27 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | barr | https://barr.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Lexington, Ky – U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) received the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Guardian of Small Business Award today. This is the most prestigious award that NFIB gives to Members of Congress for supporting legislation helpful to small businesses and opposing legislation that is harmful to small businesses. “From the beginning of the pandemic, I advocated a powerful fiscal response from Congress to support our small business owners during these unprecedented challenges,” said Congressman Barr. “That culminated in Congress providing $60 billion in Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) and $530 billion in forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to small businesses, including over $5.2 billion to small businesses in Kentucky. I am honored to receive the NFIB’s Guardian of Small Business Award and I will continue fighting to protect small businesses as well as the jobs and families they support.” “The NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award is awarded to lawmakers who small businesses can truly count on,” said Kevin Kuhlman, NFIB Vice President of Federal Government Relations. “These Members of Congress are dedicated supporters of the key issues that our members are concerned about and have proven themselves to be real champions for small business. Our policy positions are driven by our members, and we report NFIB Key Votes back to our membership. We are proud to recognize Congressman Andy Barr for earning this distinction in the 116th Congress by taking pro-small business votes supporting financial assistance programs and tax relief and opposing new regulations and increased labor costs. Small business owners across the country need their support now more than ever during these unprecedented times, and we are grateful to Congressman Barr for his leadership.” As a senior Member on the House Financial Services Committee (FSC), Congressman Barr played a key role in developing the PPP, delivering more than $530 billion in forgivable loans to save millions of small busines… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=387299 | Guthrie: Service Academy Application Deadline November 12 | 2020-10-27 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Brett Guthrie | G000558 | guthrie.house.gov | legacy | BOWLING GREEN, KY Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today released the following reminder for high school students who may be interested in applying for a nomination to one of our nation's five U.S. Service Academies: Every year, I am honored to nominate some of the Second District's brightest students to our nation's service academies, said Guthrie. The application is due November 12, 2020. I am always inspired by the students who choose to serve our country, and I am sure this year will be no exception. Please contact our office if you need help with this process. The United States has five Service Academies: The U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. To be accepted into one of the academies, students must receive a congressional nomination from their local representative or senator. Congressman Guthrie explains the congressional nomination process in his Virtual Academy Day video. A playlist of videos from each service academy can be found here. All application materials are available on Congressman Guthrie's website here. Students must apply to be considered for a nomination from Congressman Guthrie by November 12, 2020. Please note that in addition to applying for a nomination, students must also apply to the academy or academies of their choice. Students should contact Karen Cline, Service Academy Coordinator in Congressman Guthrie's Bowling Green District Office at 270-842-9896 with any questions. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.republicanleader.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/mcconnell-on-fox-news-at-night-with-shannon-bream-october-2020 | McConnell on Fox News at Night with Shannon Bream | 2020-10-27 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.republicanleader.senate.gov | legacy | 10.27.20 McConnell on Fox News at Night with Shannon Bream' WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Shannon Bream on Fox News Channel's Fox News at Night with Shannon Bream' yesterday to discuss Justice Barrett's confirmation. See below for highlights or click here to watch the full interview. On Speaker Pelosi Continuing to Block COVID-19 relief: We have been working on coronavirus relief. Unfortunately, the Speaker has not been able to agree to anything remotely reasonable. We can do two things at once and we were trying to do two things at once. What we can do, consistent with the Constitution, consistent with the fact that this is a Republican president and Republican Senate, is confirm the vacancy to the Supreme Court. On Confirming Justice Barrett to the Supreme Court: The bottom line for the American people is this is a stunningly outstanding nominee. You could not find a better nominee anywhere in the country. Not only that, she's got a compelling personal story. Seven children, two of them adopted, and one of them with special needs. A great role model for working women across America. This is a happy night for the country. In particular, for this Senate Republican majority, which has emphasized judicial appointments. We have done 53 circuit judges, one step below the Supreme Court, the first time in 40 years, no vacancies. And over 200 lifetime appointments altogether. On Democrats' Continued Threats to Pack the Courts: First of all, Justice Ginsburg said last year nine was the right number. They've been threatening to pack the court before the Barrett nomination came along. Before Justice Ginsburg passed away. These are long-standing threats. They may have ratcheted it up a little bit lately, but this is not anything new. They've been promising to blow up the Senate by changing the filibuster rule, admitting two new states, D.C. and Puerto Rico to give them four new Democratic senators, and packing the Supreme Court. They were talking about … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://comer.house.gov/2020/10/congressman-james-comer-praises-judge-amy-coney-barrett-s-confirmation-supreme | Congressman James Comer Praises Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court Confirmation | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | James Comer | C001108 | comer.house.gov | comer | https://comer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman James Comer (KY-1) released the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. “This is a great day for America, as a judge with extraordinary qualifications will take her well-deserved seat on the highest court in the land. With a wealth of experience, deep knowledge of the law and the Constitution as a guiding light, Judge Amy Coney Barrett will be a superstar on the Supreme Court for decades to come. I look forward to seeing her join President Trump’s other successful nominees in protecting our constitutional rights, pushing back against judicial activism and respecting the rule of law.” Related: Read Congressman Comer’s Op-Ed from last week in the Washington Examiner expressing his strong support for confirming Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://comer.house.gov/2020/10/listening-and-addressing-needs-kentuckians | Listening and Addressing the Needs of Kentuckians | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | James Comer | C001108 | comer.house.gov | comer | https://comer.house.gov/media | scraper | Apart from the Senate holding confirmation hearings to seat Judge Amy Coney Barrett, President Trump’s outstanding nominee to the Supreme Court, Congress has been out of session for most of October. While I take pride in representing the 1st Congressional District in Washington, I have enjoyed the opportunity to be back at home and gathering feedback from my constituents on moving America forward. Listening to the needs of my constituents is critical to every vote I take in Washington. October was a valuable opportunity for me to do just that, in communities from the far eastern end of my congressional district to the far western region bordering the Mississippi River – and many places in between. My schedule has included having coffee with constituents and local officials, touring small businesses, and announcing new federal investments that will help improve our rural economy. One of many stops I made was at the Madisonville Regional Airport in Hopkins County, which recently received $500,000 in federal funding to construct a new hangar for an aviation training program. I wrote a letter of support to help move this project along and am excited to see the positive impact it will have on education and economic development in Western Kentucky. When traveling to all corners of my district, I hear about the need to expand broadband access in rural areas. In the modern economy, it is essential that our citizens have access to quality internet, especially at a time of working and learning remotely. That is why I have been so pleased to work with local and federal officials to secure resources to expand broadband in Western and South Central Kentucky. I am honored to have appeared at events with officials from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to announce significant federal investments to bring internet access to several of our rural communities. While we have a long way to go, these investments are a strong first step to ensuring that rural homes, schools and businesses have access to reliable in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://www.paul.senate.gov/news/dr-rand-paul-congratulates-judge-barrett | Dr. Rand Paul Congratulates Judge Barrett | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Rand Paul | P000603 | www.paul.senate.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 26, 2020 Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. Tonight, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve as an Associate Justice on the United States Supreme Court: I have long believed Judge Barrett would make a great Supreme Court justice, and I am even more excited after meeting with her and watching her navigate the nomination process. Judge Barrett's integrity, dedication to the Constitution, and deep knowledge of the law have been widely praised, and I congratulate her on this achievement. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=069ACFAF-8993-473F-A0CE-8680EC49361D | Congressman Barr Announces USDA Grant for New Sheriff’s Vehicle in Fleming County | 2020-10-23 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | barr | https://barr.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Flemingsburg, Ky – U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) announced a $12,500 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant to Fleming County to purchase a new sheriff’s vehicle today. This USDA grant is through the Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant program. The announcement was made by Congressman Barr at the Fleming County Fiscal Court with USDA Kentucky State Director Hilda Legg and Fleming County Sheriff Gary Kinder on hand for the occasion. “Law enforcement officers have one of the most difficult but critical jobs in the country. Fleming County will be able to upgrade its sheriff’s vehicles because of this grant, allowing them to better safeguard the community they serve,” said Congressman Barr. “I supported Fleming County’s grant request and I will always support law enforcement in Congress.” Congressman Barr supported Fleming County’s grant request through a letter of support to the USDA for their grant application. Congressman Barr also voted for the 2018 Farm Bill, which reauthorized rural development grant programs at the USDA, including the Community Facilities Grant program. Lastly, Congressman Barr voted in support of the 2019 and 2020 Consolidated Appropriations Acts, which provided $45 million and $49 million respectively towards the Community Facility Grant program. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=0CBC6D7E-D976-42CB-8C3F-69C7B01F530E | Chinese Communist Party’s State-Run Media will not Silence Congressman Andy Barr | 2020-10-23 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | barr | https://barr.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.– Over the last few weeks, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) and China Task Force (CTF) Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) have been among the top targets of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) state-run media, the National Review reports. On October 3, the CCP’s English-language publication China News Service ran a story criticizing Congressman Barr’s tweets praising CTF days after the release of the final CTF report. After Congressman Barr and CTF members introduced the China Task Force Act, the Global Times, another CCP state-run outlet labeled Congressman Barr and CTF members as “GOP lawmakers use China Task Force to boost political careers.” “The CCP’s state-run media will not intimidate me from speaking the truth about the threat the CCP poses to the United States and the free world,” said Congressman Barr. “The CCP state-run media wants to make standing up for America a partisan issue, it is not a partisan issue. Two-thirds of the CTF proposals are bipartisan. I am proud of my service on CTF to hold the CCP accountable for COVID-19, their human rights abuses, the theft of U.S. intellectual property and other egregious actions. The CCP can’t and won’t silence me.” “I think CCP leaders are worried that policies recommended in the China Task Force report could be enacted and drastically curtail their malign global agenda for the first time in 40 years,” said Chairman McCaul. “So nearly two decades after prosecuting Johnny Chung for attempting to tilt U.S. elections toward Democrats on behalf of the Chinese government, I am now the target of the CCP’s latest efforts.” Congressman Barr was appointed to the CTF in May by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. Congressman Barr Co-Chaired the Task Force Subgroup on Competitiveness as well as the Subgroup on Economics and Energy. The CTF unveiled their final report on September 30. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=AF5AA1B9-65A6-4B58-A683-04313F744B2E | Congressman Barr Announces FEMA, USDA Grant Awards in Bath County | 2020-10-23 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | barr | https://barr.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Owingsville, Ky – Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) announced a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant to Bath County and a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant to the city of Owingsville today. Bath County received funding through FEMA’s Severe Repetitive Loss (SLR) grant program to purchase land owned by the Salt Lick Church of God. The seven-decade old Church suffered tremendous and repeated flood damage including recent floods in 2010, 2014, 2015, and 2018. SLR grant program provides funding to state, local or tribal governments to use in flood mitigation efforts. Today’s grant enables Bath County to purchase the Church’s land, while providing the Church capital to assist in construction of a new location. Additionally, the City of Owingsville received USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant program funding for additions to the police department section of City Hall and the purchase of a new police vehicle. For construction on the additions, Owingsville received $120,000 in grant money and a low-interest loan of $40,000. The purchase of the new police vehicle to bolster emergency response by the City will be funded entirely by a grant of $28,530. “These grant awards are a great boost to Bath County and the City of Owingsville. Nothing is more important than protecting our community, and the USDA grant for a new police vehicle strengthens our ability to respond to emergencies and protect the public,” said Congressman Barr. “We also are here to celebrate the FEMA grant allowing Salt Lick Church of God to start a new chapter and continue being a place of worship for its parishioners. I was happy to support both of these projects, and thrilled they were approved.” Congressman Barr’s office guided Bath County through the application process of the FEMA grant and advocated for the USDA grant award through a letter of support. Congressman Barr also voted for the 2018 Farm Bill, which reauthorized rural development grant programs at the USDA, including the Community Facilities Grant program. La… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://comer.house.gov/2020/10/comer-calls-ebay-and-alibaba-help-prevent-illegal-importation-plant-products | Comer Calls on Ebay and Alibaba to Help Prevent Illegal Importation of Plant Products | 2020-10-23 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | James Comer | C001108 | comer.house.gov | comer | https://comer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) sent letters to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Alibaba Group, Daniel Yong Zhang and President and Chief Executive Officer of Ebay Inc., Jamie Iannone, expressing concerns regarding their platforms allowing the sale and importation of foreign plant and animal products in the United States. After thousands of Americans received unsolicited seed packages, Ranking Member Comer requests information on steps the companies are taking to prevent the unlawful distribution of foreign seed products that could be designed to harm U.S. agriculture production, the environment, and our economy. “When mystery seeds from China began landing in Americans’ mailboxes, we knew we had a problem. State and Federal agricultural officials promptly warned the public that these products when planted, pose enormous risks to U.S. agriculture. An invasive plant species could wreak havoc and introduce unknown diseases to our local crops, livestock or ecosystem,” said Ranking Member Comer. “In order to protect Americans, it is crucial for companies and their platforms to abide by U.S. Customs laws, which rightfully prohibit sellers abroad from importing seeds. In the wake of these China seeds, Amazon took a commonsense approach to protecting American agriculture by no longer allowing their distribution on their site. Now, it is time for Ebay and the Alibaba Group to commit to the same.” In conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Amazon Services recently announced that it will prohibit both the importation of plant or seed products into the United States and the listing or sale of plant-based products by non-U.S. residents. Ranking Member Comer calls on eBay and Alibaba to ensure they are taking similar steps in order to reduce the risk of Americans receiving unsolicited seed packages and further protect U.S. agriculture. The letter to eBay can be found HERE and the letter to Alibaba can be found HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://comer.house.gov/2020/10/comer-commends-president-trump-reining-unelected-unaccountable-bureaucracy | Comer Commends President Trump For Reining in Unelected, Unaccountable Bureaucracy | 2020-10-23 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | James Comer | C001108 | comer.house.gov | comer | https://comer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) today commended President Trump for signing an executive order to rein in the unelected, unaccountable federal workforce with policy-making authority. “Our Founding Fathers never envisioned a massive unelected, unaccountable federal government with the power to create policies that impact Americans’ everyday lives. President Trump has long pledged to take on this bureaucracy and restore power to the people by draining the swamp. Today, President Trump again delivered on his promise by signing an executive order that will help make bureaucrats who have the ability to create and implement policy more accountable for their actions. I applaud President Trump’s efforts and I look forward to working with him to continue to strengthen transparency and accountability in the federal government.” President Trump’s executive order creates a new Schedule F for federal employees. Prior to the growth of the Executive Branch, policy-making positions were traditionally held by appointees. However, with the growth of the bureaucracy, career civil servants came to hold the positions. Civil servants are not appointed, and, as such, are not held accountable by the voters, the president, or anyone else. This executive order will strengthen accountability by requiring civil servants holding policy-making positions to be accountable to the president. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://comer.house.gov/2020/10/comer-presses-twitter-its-censorship-certain-news | Comer Presses Twitter on Its Censorship of Certain News | 2020-10-23 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | James Comer | C001108 | comer.house.gov | comer | https://comer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) today condemned Twitter’s censorship of a negative New York Post article about Joe Biden and called on CEO Jack Dorsey to provide information on Twitter’s censorship policy that discriminates against certain news and not others. Earlier today, Oversight Republicans requested an emergency hearing on Big Tech’s election interference. “Twitter tamped down circulation of the article and limited its ability to be shared with the American people. In doing so, Twitter benefited one candidate for President at the expense of the other,” wrote Ranking Member Comer. “Such Orwellian tactics are the opposite of how Twitter has responded during other major news cycles over the past several years.” Twitter claims it censored the New York Post article under its “hacked materials policy” without providing any evidence the materials were hacked. In the letter, Ranking Member Comer notes that Twitter did nothing to limit the spread of the New York Times article regarding President Trump’s taxes despite the questionable legality of the Times obtaining the records. He also notes that false rumors about Brett Kavanaugh swirled on the platform during his Supreme Court confirmation hearing with Twitter taking no action then. Ranking Member Comer calls on Twitter to provide links that Twitter has blocked under its “hacked materials policy” and what steps, if any, Twitter took to verify the accuracy of the New York Post article, the New York Times article, and rumors about Brett Kavanaugh. Below is the full text of the letter. Dear Mr. Dorsey: Yesterday the New York Post published an article discussing alleged emails showing Hunter Biden may have introduced his father, then-Vice President Joe Biden, to an executive from Burisma, a Ukrainian energy firm which was paying Hunter Biden tens of thousands of dollars per month. If true, this narrative raises questions about whether Joe Biden lied to the American public about using his position as Vice Pres… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://comer.house.gov/2020/10/congressman-james-comer-named-guardian-small-business | Congressman James Comer Named Guardian of Small Business | 2020-10-23 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | James Comer | C001108 | comer.house.gov | comer | https://comer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON – In light of his strong legislative record of defending the interests of small businesses in the halls of Congress, the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) has presented Kentucky Congressman James Comer with their Guardian of Small Business Award. “The NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award is awarded to lawmakers who small businesses can truly count on,” said Kevin Kuhlman, NFIB Vice President of Federal Government Relations. “We are proud to recognize Congressman Comer for earning this distinction in the 116th Congress by taking pro-small business votes supporting financial assistance programs and tax relief and opposing new regulations and increased labor costs. Small business owners across the country need their support now more than ever during these unprecedented times, and we are grateful to Congressman Comer for his leadership.” During his time in Congress, Congressman Comer has supported successful efforts to cut taxes for small businesses, reduce regulatory burdens on job creators and provide much-needed financial assistance to entrepreneurs suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic. “Having spent a lifetime owning and growing a small business, I know that the tax and regulatory policies advanced by Congress have a real and meaningful effect on the health of job creators across America,” said Congressman Comer. “I am proud to have partnered with President Trump to cut taxes and reduce burdensome regulations on small businesses. As we recover from COVID-19, we must double-down on business-friendly policies that will stimulate economic growth and lead our economy back to its pre-pandemic heights.” NFIB’s Guardian of Small Business Award is reserved for lawmakers who vote consistently with small business on the key issues identified by small business owners. Those who voted with small business on key issues 70% or more of the time during the 116th Congress earned the NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=C7798BD4-03D6-41DD-960D-B29AC7798BCF | Congressman Barr Hosts White House Office of National Drug Policy Director Jim Carroll in Visit to Sixth Congressional District | 2020-10-22 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | barr | https://barr.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) seated in the middle, meets with White House “Drug Czar” Jim Carroll seated middle-right and HIDTA Task Force Members at Madison County’s Drug Task Force Facility in Richmond, Kentucky on Thursday, October 22. Richmond, KY– U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) hosted White House Office of National Drug Policy (ONDCP) Director Jim Carroll (more colloquially known as President Trump’s “Drug Czar”) during his visit to Kentucky’s Sixth Congressional District today. Congressman Barr and Director Carroll met with members of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force, comprised of law enforcement leaders in the Sixth District. HIDTA designations, which are made by the Director of National Drug Control Policy, enhance federal, state and local collaboration to stop drug trafficking and prosecute other drug crimes. The HIDTA Task Force and Congressman Barr have worked together to secure four HIDTA County designations in the Sixth District. They include Madison, Montgomery, Powell and most recently Clark County, which was designated a HIDTA County in June of this year. “The drug epidemic is claiming thousands of lives nationwide each year and has deeply affected the Commonwealth. For that reason, I have made allocating resources to drug enforcement and rehabilitation for people in recovery a top priority in Congress,” said Congressman Barr. “It was a privilege to welcome Director Carroll to the Sixth District to discuss the progress we have made in Kentucky on this issue as well as additional actions we can to further confront this challenge. “It was an honor to be welcomed back to Kentucky by Congressman Barr to highlight the Trump Administration’s unparalleled support for law enforcement and the HIDTA designations that enhance their work,” Director Carroll said. “Under the leadership of President Trump, we have allocated record resources to both address the scourge of drug trafficking in communities across the United States, and to connect those suffering from substanc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://www.republicanleader.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/mcconnell-on-the-daily-briefing-with-dana-perino-october-2020 | McConnell on The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino | 2020-10-22 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.republicanleader.senate.gov | legacy | 10.22.20 McConnell on The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino' today to discuss COVID-19 relief, Democrats' court-packing threats, and Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett. See below for highlightsor click hereto watch the full interview. On Judge Barrett's Qualifications: Stunningly, amazingly intelligent. A wonderful life story as well. It's hard to think of any nominee we've had in the past who is any better than this one, and we've had great ones like Justice Scalia, Justice Thomas. She's in the same class and will serve with great distinction on the Court for many years to come. On Democrats' Court Packing Plans: Justice Ginsburg had it right. She was asked about this last year. She said nine is the right number. She pointed out that Franklin Roosevelt tried to pack the Court. It was a political disaster for him, not the right thing to do, and the perfect way to destabilize the judiciary. Court-packing ought to be completely unacceptable. It was when Joe [Biden] was Chairman of the Judiciary Committee. Now he is hedging. When he's hedging the answer is yes, he's open to it. The American people overwhelmingly think this is a bad idea on a bipartisan basis. On Targeted COVID-19Relief vs. Speaker Pelosi's Liberal Wish List: What I put on the floor this week was the bill we all agree on. She just wants to spend way more. Actually, the bill I put on the floor is $500 billion. Half a trillion dollars. She called that a skinny bill. She's been promoting a massive expenditure, much of it unrelated to the problem. For example, tax cuts for rich people in New York and California, free healthcare for illegal immigrants and from a Kentucky point of view, there's more money in there for Puerto Rico than for Kentucky. That is not a serious effort to legislate. What I wanted to do was to focus on the problem, get as much relief to the American people as we could as fast as we could. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=6A8A5B5B-43CB-48A9-8738-310084D95CFA | Congressman Barr, China Task Force Members Introduce China Task Force Act | 2020-10-21 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | barr | https://barr.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.– U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06), House China Task Force (CTF) Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) introduced the China Task Force Act. Over 137 bills and other provisions recommended by the CTF are included in this legislative blueprint to combat the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) economic, military, political and technological threat. Two-thirds of these measures have bipartisan support and more than a third have already passed the House or the Senate. Three of Congressman Barr’s proposals are included in the CTF Act, and they include: H.R. 7998, NIST COVID-19 Cyber-Security Act: Which would require the Director of NIST to issue resources and guidance to universities and research institutions to protect research, including COVID-19 research, based on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. H.R. 8163, the Countering China Through American Export and Competitiveness Act: This legislation would prohibit the American Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im) from conducting large deals with Chinese State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), raise the dedicated amount for Ex-Im’s Program to counter China from 20% to 33%, and give Ex-Im the necessary tools to be more competitive against Chinese export credit agencies. H.R. 8198, the National Security Through America’s Resources and Permitting Reform Act of 2020: Supports the domestic production of rare-earth elements, critical minerals, and carbon from coal and coal byproducts which are used in advanced technology, clean energy development and military equipment such as the F-35 fighter aircraft. It is estimated that 80% of rare-earth minerals in the United States come from China. “The CTF provides a roadmap for confronting the CCP in a way that positions America to prevail in what will likely be a multi-generational struggle similar to the strategic battle fought with the Soviet Union during the Cold War,” said Congressman Barr. “The threat the CCP poses to our country and the free world is not a Republican or Democrat problem, but… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://www.republicanleader.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/mcconnell-condemns-continued-attacks-on-judge-barretts-religious-faith | McConnell Condemns Continued Attacks on Judge Barretts Religious Faith | 2020-10-21 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.republicanleader.senate.gov | legacy | 10.21.20 McConnell Condemns Continued Attacks on Judge Barrett's Religious Faith WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding continued attacks on Judge Amy Coney Barrett's religious faith: Judge Barrett's hearing last week confirmed beyond any doubt that she is a brilliant scholar and judge who is exceptionally qualified to serve on the Supreme Court. Clear majorities of Americans agree the Senate should confirm this outstanding nominee. Since the nominee's credentials are unassailable, Democrats and their press allies continue to fumble for other lines of attack, including her religious faith. In her prior hearing to be a Seventh Circuit judge, these attacks were open and unveiled. This time, euphemisms and insinuations have carried the day. One Judiciary Committee Democrat attacked the nominee's closely held views.' Another Senator wrote a letter arguing that Judge Barrett's normal and widely-held Catholic views on when life begins should disqualify her from judicial service. The press has worked overtime to paint Judge Barrett's private faith practices as exotic, ominous, and fair game for public critique. Today, the Associated Press reports that Judge Barrett served as a trustee for her children's Christian school, a fact she had already disclosed. The slanted story then attacks the school for holding traditional views about sex and marriage, and baselessly asserts that Judge Barrett's personal views on these matters would be particularly crucial' to her jurisprudence. In reality, Judge Barrett has taken the same oath of impartiality as every other federal judge, and has affirmed over and over that her legal judgment is independent from her private opinions. It is so revealing to watch elite society keep stumbling upon mainstream religious beliefs and practices that are shared by huge numbers of Christian Americans and thinking they've discovered some secret scandal. Our Constitution forbids disqualifying people from pub… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=3CCD79D0-353F-439A-A10B-9D66BAE17F1D | Congressman Andy Barr Holds Virtual Meeting with Sixth District Veterans Coalition | 2020-10-20 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | barr | https://barr.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Lexington, KY– U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) held a virtual meeting tonight with the Sixth District Veterans Coalition. The Coalition regularly advises Congressman Barr on veterans’ affairs issues and provides ideas for legislative proposals that Congressman Barr champions in Washington. “In this Congress, I have had the honor of serving on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (HVAC), which gives me the opportunity to promote policies making the VA more effective, efficient and accessible for veterans,” said Congressman Barr. “The Sixth District Veterans Coalition is an invaluable resource to me and my office in crafting legislation to meet the needs of our veterans. I thank them for their service to me and to our country, both in uniform as well as on this Coalition.” Most recently, the idea for the Veterans Benefits Fairness and Transparency Act (VBFTA) was born from the Coalition’s meeting with Congressman Barr. The VBFTA protects veterans applying for disability benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic by requiring the VA to restore public access to disability benefits questionnaire (DBQ) forms, used by veterans and their advocates to justify disability claims. Congressman Barr led the bipartisan bill to unanimous passage in the HVAC and later to unanimous passage by the full House of Representatives in September. This bill is now in the U.S. Senate where it is being co-sponsored by Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Senator Jon Tester (D-MT), who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=BEACCD5D-EF72-460B-9A29-14717A3DB89C | Congressman Rogers Announces Over $2 Million for Morgan Co. Water District | 2020-10-20 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Harold Rogers | R000395 | halrogers.house.gov | halrogers | https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WEST LIBERTY, Ky. -- The Morgan County Water District will soon be able to update deteriorating waterlines, thanks to a dual investment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Rural Development (USDA-RD). During a community meeting today at the Morgan County Public Library, Congressman Hal Rogers announced a $1.5 million loan and a $85,000 grant from USDA-RD to rehabilitate the water infrastructure in West Liberty that was installed in the 1970s. "This grant gets us a step ahead, preventing water outages and ensuring that people of West Liberty have clean water in their homes and businesses. It also allows us to let prospective businesses know that we have reliable water resources in Morgan County," said Congressman Rogers. "Despite its name, USDA invests in far more than Agriculture – they have an entire division dedicated to our needs in Rural America – and one of our greatest needs is improving and expanding access to clean water in Eastern Kentucky." “Safe, dependable sources of water are paramount to communities and businesses thriving," said Hilda Legg, State Director for USDA-Rural Development. "Water and wastewater projects may not be the most glamorous, but they are obviously critical to quality of life and economic development in rural communities. Reducing water loss from a system conserves a precious resource while also improving the system’s bottom dollar.” This Rural Development investment will be used to replace approximately six miles of aged and deteriorating waterlines, replace approximately 300 water meters, and rehabilitate a duplex pump station in order to eliminate line breaks and loss of water. This project will help alleviate a potential public health hazard from contamination and provide a safe and dependable water supply for customers in rural Morgan County, one of Kentucky's persistent poverty counties. “Our water infrastructure is not only vital for serving our families and businesses today, but it is key to future economic development in Morgan County,” said John Will Stacy, Mor… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=34672A23-7627-4094-8AEE-4E27AE7530C0 | Reps. Barr, Peters Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Incentivize Smarter Development after Natural Disaster Floods | 2020-10-19 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | barr | https://barr.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Andy Barr (KY-06) and U.S. Representative Scott Peters (D-CA) introduced the bipartisan Build for Future Disasters Act to end the costly system of building, flooding and rebuilding perpetuated by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The Build for Future Disasters Act would end NFIP subsidies for newly constructed properties in areas vulnerable to flooding. Newly constructed properties built during 2025 or later would be subject to rates that reflect up-to-date flood risk information and will not later qualify for a subsidy, and structures built before 2025 in flood zones or that are re-mapped into flood zones would still be eligible for grandfathering subsidies. The bill also requires the U.S. Government Accountability Office to study the feasibility and implications of lowering all subsidies to a point that puts the NFIP on a path to stronger financial footing. Together, this would reduce taxpayer burden, stop growing government risk and put an end to the implication that if insurance is cheap, the risk must be low. “Our bill reforms the NFIP to give taxpayers a better deal,” said Rep. Barr. “Congress must restructure the NFIP to rely on more accurate and recent floodplain maps to ensure taxpayers are not footing the bill for construction or rock bottom insurance rates in areas dangerously prone to flooding. NFIP’s consistent budget deficits in recent years highlight the need for this bipartisan reform, and I look forward to working with Congressman Peters to pass this reform bill in the House.” “Back in 2010, when I was chair of the Climate Initiative for the San Diego Foundation, we commissioned research on the climate change impacts San Diego would face in the coming years. Sea-level rise and coastal flooding ranked in the top three,” said Rep. Peters. “Right now, federal taxpayer money is subsidizing the rebuilding of structures where we know they will be destroyed again, costing more taxpayer money and creating extensive suffering. This bill would put an end… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=A720E926-E020-4E28-A7B6-768244F6EA88 | Volunteers of America Mid-States Receives $700,000 to Help Families Coping with Substance Abuse | 2020-10-19 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Harold Rogers | R000395 | halrogers.house.gov | halrogers | https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) announced today Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) was awarded a $700,000 competitive federal grant from a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office for Victims of Crime’s (OVC) grant program. Senator McConnell and Congressman Rogers contacted DOJ on behalf of their constituents’ grant application and their mission to help save lives from addiction. According to VOA, they plan to use the federal funding to establish a Family Recovery Court in Clay County, Kentucky, which would help reunite families involved with child protective services all while keeping children safe. “The federal funding will enable VOA to deliver comprehensive trauma treatment and family-focused services to children impacted by substance abuse within their family. It can improve the stability, health, and well-being of the community,” said Senator McConnell. “VOA is doing impressive work in Eastern Kentucky to help families and children impacted by the substance abuse epidemic. I was proud to work with Jennifer Hancock and my good friends Congressman Hal Rogers and Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers to help VOA secure these resources for their life-saving work. As Senate Majority Leader, I’ll continue mobilizing the federal government to deliver for Kentucky’s fight against the addiction crisis.” “We learned early in our life-saving efforts to combat drug abuse, that this epidemic requires a multi-faceted, holistic approach with a multitude of leaders at the table. This important grant focuses on providing a compassionate road to recovery in partnership with our justice system, which is a vital part of advancing accountability and a family support system when individuals need it the most,” said Congressman Rogers, co-founder of the Congressional Caucus on Prescription Drug Abuse. “I consider my friends, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers, long-time teammates in this … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://www.republicanleader.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/mcconnell-on-medias-interest-in-judge-barretts-children | McConnell on Medias Interest in Judge Barretts Children | 2020-10-19 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.republicanleader.senate.gov | legacy | 10.19.20 McConnell on Media's Interest in Judge Barrett's Children WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the New York Times story on Judge Amy Coney Barrett's children: The political left and the press should leave Judge Barrett's children alone. The nominee introducing her family in a few sentences of prepared remarks does not give the New York Times license to start treating minor children like objects of public curiosity. This is a strange pattern for the New York Times. In 2005, another Supreme Court nominee from another Republican president also had adopted children. The Times tried to make an issue of them too. Nonpartisan adoption advocates had to publicly shame the newspaper before they dropped the story. One such group restated two weeks ago that this entire thread of conversation should be off the table. Too bad the Times ignored them. The article editorializes that Just as everything with her nomination, the adoptions have been hard to totally separate from the politics of the moment. What does that mean? Hard for whom? Only a few far-left commentators and now the Times have opted to scrutinize Judge Barrett's children rather than her qualifications. The Times deliberately chose to paraphrase and amplify what some critics and detractors may be saying about this family. The media chooses which unhinged claims and tweets to ignore, which ones to indignantly push back against, and which ones to legitimize and elevate. If Judge Barrett happened to be a liberal icon, the press would be running interference against personal attacks and hounding Republicans to denounce them, not pretending they represent some chin-stroking national conversation. I look forward to voting to confirm this exceptionally well qualified nominee in just a few days. Related Issues: … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.republicanleader.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/mcconnell-on-covid-19-relief-and-senate-schedule | McConnell on COVID-19 Relief & Senate Schedule | 2020-10-17 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.republicanleader.senate.gov | legacy | 10.17.20 McConnell on COVID-19 Relief & Senate Schedule LOUISVILLE, KY- U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding COVID-19 relief: Speaker Pelosi has wasted months playing political games with the health and financial security of American families. Republicans have tried numerous times to secure bipartisan agreement where possible and get aid out the door while these endless talks continue. But Speaker Pelosi keeps saying she feels nothing is better than somethingand clinging to far-left demands that are designed to kill any hope of a deal. If Speaker Pelosi ever lets the House reach a bipartisan agreement with the Administration, the Senate would of course consider it. But Americans need helpnow. Working families have spent months waiting for Speaker Pelosi's Marie Antoinette act to stop. They should not have to wait any longer. Next week, Senate Republicans will move to break this logjam. The Senate will vote on hundreds of billions of dollars for targeted relief programs that Democrats do not even claim to oppose. Nobody thinks this $500B+ proposal would resolve every problem forever. It would deliver huge amounts of additional help to workers and familiesright nowwhile Washington keeps arguing over the rest. This bill would fund things including: More federally-expanded unemployment benefits for laid-off Americans An entire second round of the Paycheck Protection Program to save workers' jobs at the hardest-hit small businesses $100B+ to make schools safe for kids More testing More tracing More funding for Operation Warp Speed to produce a vaccine More funding to distribute that vaccine across the country These are just some of the urgent needs that Washington should meet immediately while debates continue over the rest. This is half a trillion dollars of good that Congress can doright now. It is heartless for Democrats to continue their total blockade of any aid whatsoever unless Speaker Pelosi gets her way on countle… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://comer.house.gov/2020/10/congressman-james-comer-receives-friend-farm-bureau-award | Congressman James Comer Receives ‘Friend of Farm Bureau’ Award | 2020-10-16 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | James Comer | C001108 | comer.house.gov | comer | https://comer.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC. – In recognition of his support for policies to empower rural America and the agriculture community, Congressman James Comer has been awarded the ‘Friend of Farm Bureau’ award by the American Farm Bureau Federation. “As a farmer and policymaker, I am constantly fighting for policies aimed at growing the economy in rural America, including increasing market access for farmers and blocking intrusive government regulations,” Congressman Comer said. “Farm Bureau does an outstanding job advocating for the needs of agriculture and rural communities, and I’m honored to partner with them to move America forward.” The federation recognizes members of Congress whose voting record is supportive of the organization’s policy views and who are nominated by their state Farm Bureau affiliate. Mark Haney, President of Kentucky Farm Bureau who nominated Comer for the award, praised his dedication to issues affecting rural communities: “Kentucky Farm Bureau is grateful to Congressman Comer for his dedication to Kentucky farmers and rural America. Whether it be advocating to strengthen rural broadband or expand market access for our farmers, he is a valuable friend to the agriculture community. Our organization was proud to nominate him for this award and congratulate him for this outstanding achievement.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=99145DF5-2455-40F0-A634-3BE136509BEC | Congressman Rogers Announces Over $1 Million in USDA Awards in Somerset | 2020-10-16 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Harold Rogers | R000395 | halrogers.house.gov | halrogers | https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | SOMERSET, Ky. -- Three Somerset entities were awarded more than one million dollars in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Rural Development (USDA-RD) on Friday, October 16th. Congressman Hal Rogers joined USDA-RD State Director Hilda Legg at The Center for Rural Development to announce the competitive awards for Sunrise Children's Services, the City of Somerset and the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation (SKED). "Despite its name, USDA invests in far more than agriculture. They have an entire division dedicated to our needs in rural America and these grant awards will be used to help us address some of the most pressing challenges in our region, including the opioid epidemic, job creation and emergency services," said Congressman Rogers. "We are thankful for the USDA's continued investment in our region and the work of our local leaders to compete for these available funds." "Altogether in the Trump Administration, we have invested $3 billion in rural Kentucky," said Legg. "At Rural Development, we want to be your partner. We believe in working together to make our communities healthier, stronger and more economically viable." Sunrise Children's Services located in Bronston, Kentucky was awarded nearly $40,000 for critical repairs to its Alpine Tower and Odyssey Course. The organization offers a therapeutic residential program for young men ages 12 to 18 who have experienced drug abuse in their homes, mental health disorders and other challenges. SKED received a $1 million loan for its relending program and a $92,000 grant to provide direct loans to businesses across 45 counties in Kentucky's Appalachian region. Thanks to USDA support, SKED has been abel to help create and retain nearly 3,300 jobs in the service area. The City of Somerset receveived a $50,000 grant to help purchase a new ambulance for the community, which is expected to be delivered at the end of the month. MEDIA RESOURCES: Click here to download a photo of the presentation to Sunrise Children's Servi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://www.republicanleader.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/mcconnell-proud-to-support-judge-barretts-confirmation-and-proud-of-this-precedent-backed-process | McConnell: Proud to Support Judge Barretts Confirmation and Proud of this Precedent-Backed Process | 2020-10-16 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.republicanleader.senate.gov | legacy | 10.16.20 McConnell: Proud to Support Judge Barrett's Confirmation and Proud of this Precedent-Backed Process LOUISVILLE, KY U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to be Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States: The Judiciary Committee and the American people just heard from one of the most impressive nominees for public office that I have ever seen. Judge Amy Coney Barrett exhibited every bit of the intellectual brilliance, legal expertise, and open-minded judicial temperament that our nation needs on the Supreme Court. Even the Democratic Senators who had pre-committed to oppose the nominee could not question her qualifications. Democrats just recited the same hysterical policy predictions they have recycled for every nominee from every Republican president for half a century. The insinuations around the nominee's religious faith have been embarrassing. But thus far, the left has declined to repeat the shameful circus of 2018 and try the politics of personal destruction. Let us hope such tactics remain off the table. I will proudly vote to confirm Judge Barrett, and will lead the full Senate to take up her nomination as soon as the Committee reports it out next week. *** This confirmation process falls squarely within history and precedent. Neither falsehoods nor strong feelings change the facts. History shows that when Supreme Court vacancies arise in presidential election years, the outcome hinges on whether the same party or different parties control the presidency and the Senate. The circumstances we faced in 2016 have only led to confirmation two times in American history and zero times since 1888. The circumstances before us today have led to confirmation every single time except one nominee with financial scandals. Our timeframe is likewise normal. Sixteen days elapsed between Judge Barrett's announcement and the start of her hearings. Just since 1960, eight Supreme… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://barr.house.gov/press-releases?ID=0676AEFC-7E9B-4688-8FAE-750AA24AF827 | Congressman Barr Dedicates New Sign at Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument | 2020-10-15 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Andy Barr | B001282 | barr.house.gov | barr | https://barr.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Nicholasville, KY– U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) dedicated a new sign for Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument on Thursday morning. Congressman Barr joined Camp Nelson Superintendent Ernie Price and National Park Service (NPS) Southeast Regional Director Stan Austin for the dedication. “It is an honor to dedicate a new sign for Camp Nelson on behalf of all of the people in Kentucky’s Sixth Congressional District,” said Congressman Barr. “Camp Nelson has a special place in the history of our great Commonwealth that unites all Kentuckians across political, racial and generational lines. I will always be a steadfast supporter and advocate for Camp Nelson whenever and wherever I am needed.” “On behalf of Camp Nelson National Monument, we are thankful for Congressman Barr's work to bring Camp Nelson onto the national stage,” said Price. Congressman Barr was instrumental in getting Camp Nelson designated as a national monument, Kentucky’s first national monument in history. Camp Nelson was established in 1863 as a Union Army depot during the Civil War and served as an important stop along the underground railroad. After learning of the U.S. Department of Interior’s (DOI) plans to review the designations of monuments made under the authority of the Antiquities Act, Congressman Barr brought the historic site to the attention of then-DOI Secretary Ryan Zinke as a possible addition for monument status. Congressman Barr and his staff worked diligently with local officials and community stakeholders to educate the DOI on the historical significance of the park. To further illustrate the amount of local support for the designation, Congressman Barr garnered over 30 letters of community support and welcomed then-NPS Deputy Director Dan Smith so he could view first-hand the importance of the site and convey it to the Administration. As a result and due to the advocacy of these local officials and community stakeholders, on October 26, 2018, President Trump signed a proclamation designating Camp Nelson as a National M… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/chairman-yarmuth-economic-experts-across-ideological-spectrum-agree-we-need-more-relief | Chairman Yarmuth: "Economic experts across the ideological spectrum agree - we need more relief" | 2020-10-15 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | House | KY | John Yarmuth | Y000062 | yarmuth.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.Today, the House Budget Committee released areporthighlighting statements from economic experts across the ideological spectrum on the urgent need for additional federal COVID relief. Thereportoffers a thorough rebuke of Republican fearmongering around the federal debt and calls out GOP efforts to block aid to American families, communities, and small businesses as counterproductive and detrimental to recovery efforts. Since Republicans refused to pass the Heroes Act back in May, eight million more Americans have fallen below the poverty line, a third of families with children are suffering from food insecurity, and the unemployment rate remains at record highs,said House Budget Committee Chairman John Yarmuth.Yet Senate Republicans continue to hide behind bogus debt arguments to deny families and communities the help they desperately need. Economic experts across the ideological spectrum agree - we need more relief, we need it now, and we have ample fiscal space to provide what is necessary. Enacting a relief package that truly meets our nation's needs would speed up our economic recovery byyears anddeliver the aid American families need to survive this crisis. The expiration of key CARES Act provisions and abrupt cutoff of support caused by GOP inaction has been detrimental to Americans' health and economic security and has put a strain on our recovery. It is imperative that we enact the updated Heroes Act, which includes crucial federal COVID relief that Americans need to avoid eviction, feed their families, and pay the bills, support for testing, tracing, and treatment to defeat the coronavirus, relief for state and local governments, and more. Text of the report can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/chairman-yarmuth-economic-experts-across-the-ideological-spectrum-agree-we-need-more-relief/ | Chairman Yarmuth: "Economic experts across the ideological spectrum agree - we need more relief" | 2020-10-15 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | House | KY | John Yarmuth | Y000062 | yarmuth.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.Today, the House Budget Committee released areporthighlighting statements from economic experts across the ideological spectrum on the urgent need for additional federal COVID relief. Thereportoffers a thorough rebuke of Republican fearmongering around the federal debt and calls out GOP efforts to block aid to American families, communities, and small businesses as counterproductive and detrimental to recovery efforts. Since Republicans refused to pass the Heroes Act back in May, eight million more Americans have fallen below the poverty line, a third of families with children are suffering from food insecurity, and the unemployment rate remains at record highs,said House Budget Committee Chairman John Yarmuth.Yet Senate Republicans continue to hide behind bogus debt arguments to deny families and communities the help they desperately need. Economic experts across the ideological spectrum agree - we need more relief, we need it now, and we have ample fiscal space to provide what is necessary. Enacting a relief package that truly meets our nation's needs would speed up our economic recovery byyears anddeliver the aid American families need to survive this crisis. The expiration of key CARES Act provisions and abrupt cutoff of support caused by GOP inaction has been detrimental to Americans' health and economic security and has put a strain on our recovery. It is imperative that we enact the updated Heroes Act, which includes crucial federal COVID relief that Americans need to avoid eviction, feed their families, and pay the bills, support for testing, tracing, and treatment to defeat the coronavirus, relief for state and local governments, and more. Text of the report can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=387297 | Guthrie Introduces Bipartisan Amputee Services Bill | 2020-10-14 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Brett Guthrie | G000558 | guthrie.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), along with Congressman G.K. Butterfield (NC-01), today introduced the Triple A Study Act, a bill to improve services related to the amputation of a limb. The bill directs the GAO to identify barriers to care, gaps in assessments and device prescriptions, and performance measures for timely coverage. It would also compare coverage, prevention, and return-to-work rates from the Medicare program, Department of Veterans Affairs, and the commercial health insurance market to provide credible, actionable data for policymakers to make informed decisions that will improve the lives of amputees. Millions of Americans are currently living with limb loss, and over 2,000 amputations are performed in Kentucky every year. Despite this, we still need more information regarding loss of limb services and amputations so we can ensure these patients receive the best care possible, said Congressman Guthrie. I was proud to join with Congressman Butterfield to introduce this bipartisan, commonsense bill to direct the GAO to publish more information related to limb loss. With the data from this bill, we can better care for amputees and enhance services available to those experiencing limb loss. The loss of a limb can be a devastating and drastic life-changing occurrence and individuals with limb loss need and deserve access to quality care, said Congressman Butterfield. Despite recent advances in science and medical treatment in the United States of America, the rate of amputations has increased by 50% over the past decade. Diabetics alone undergo over 100,000 amputations each year, most of which occur in low-income and underserved communities. Numbers revealing significant racial disparities are especially alarming. The rate of Black patients with diabetes-related amputations is nearly twice that of whites. Among Medicare beneficiaries the lower-limb amputation rate of Blacks is nearly four times that of whites. And the rate of peripheral arterial disease in Blacks, which is a le… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=B069707C-7A1A-400A-891A-B692AC7F14BE | McConnell, Rogers, National Park Service Celebrate Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument | 2020-10-14 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Harold Rogers | R000395 | halrogers.house.gov | halrogers | https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | PHOTO: Congressman Rogers, Senator McConnell & MSBA Board Members stand with the new National Park System sign for the Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument NANCY, Ky. -- The Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument in Nancy, Kentucky is officially part of the National Park System thanks to the united efforts of Congressman Hal Rogers, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, the U.S. Department of the Interior, the National Park Service, the Mill Springs Battlefield Association (MSBA), the American Battlefield Trust and local leaders. Today, a public celebration was held on the lawn of the Civil War battlefield's Visitor Center and Museum with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Band from Fort Campbell. In 1991, the National Park Service identified Mill Springs Battlefield as one of the 25 most endangered battlefields in America. Since then, the MSBA has led the charge to preserve 900 acres of land spanning Pulaski and Wayne counties, along with iconic structures relevant to the historic battle. Congressman Rogers and Senator McConnell worked diligently for many years to incorporate the battlefield into the National Park System by securing federal funding for land preservation, construction of the Visitor Center and Museum, and most recently, by working directly with Interior Secretary David Bernhardt to establish Mill Springs Battlefield as a National Monument. "Today, we proudly declare that this once-endangered Civil War battlefield has been rescued, and it is another victory for Kentucky!" said Congressman Rogers, who also helped establish the MSBA. "It has been an honor to work with my friend Senator McConnell, Sec. Bernhardt, the MSBA, and so many others to preserve this historic battlefield so future generations can experience an interactive education about our history in Kentucky and the significant impact that Kentucky had in strengthening our nation." “For decades, a group of Kentucky patriots at the Mill Springs Battlefield Association has worked to protect this treasured landma… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://www.republicanleader.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/mcconnell-on-court-packing-threats-democrats-abuse-language-to-set-up-abuse-of-power | McConnell on Court-Packing Threats: Democrats Abuse Language to Set Up Abuse of Power | 2020-10-14 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.republicanleader.senate.gov | legacy | 10.14.20 McConnell on Court-Packing Threats: Democrats Abuse Language to Set Up Abuse of Power LOUISVILLE, KY U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding Democrats' continuing threats to pack the Supreme Court: It is bizarre to watch Vice President Biden and other Democrats refuse to give a straight answer on their own party's threats to pack the Supreme Court. But it is even more absurd for them to try to redefine court-packing to mean any judicial confirmation that disappoints Democrats. A prominent philosopher wrote that when leaders abuse language, it is because they seek to abuse power. Anyone who studied U.S. history in high school knows that court-packing has a clear definition: A partisan attempt to expand the Supreme Court beyond nine seats, so new Justices can be added despite the Court having no vacancies. It is not court-packing when the Senate confirms nominees to fill actual vacancies. It is not court-packing when Senators choose not to confirm everyone a president nominates. This is the Senate doing its job, as Senates have done since 1789. Democrats are trying to use talking points to gaslight the American people. "It was Democrats who pioneered routine filibusters of judicial nominees in the 2000s under President Bush. Senator Schumer bragged I am the leader of [the filibuster movement], and you know, I'm proud of it. Then, when Republicans used the same tools under President Obama, it was Democrats who escalated again and changed Senate rules to avoid tasting their own medicine. For nearly 20 years, any time the confirmation process has temporarily disappointed Democrats, they have insisted the system is illegitimate and the rules need tearing up. Now they want to redefine filling open vacancies as court-packing so it seems less appalling when they try to do the real thing. Vice President Biden also falsely claims that confirming Judge Barrett would be not constitutional. Even Politifact has rated his claim False. Abuse of l… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://guthrie.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=387296 | Guthrie Pushes for COVID-19 Solutions in Committee Leadership Role | 2020-10-13 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | KY | Brett Guthrie | G000558 | guthrie.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, is working with his colleagues to oversee government's response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. I am honored to serve on the Energy and Commerce Committee, which has broad jurisdiction over many different issues including health care. As the Republican leader of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, my job is to ensure that the Trump administration and states are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic effectively and to work with my colleagues to help ensure Kentuckians have the resources they need to navigate these unprecedented times,said Guthrie. Guthrie recently led a hearing on COVID-19 vaccine safety. He is confident that any coronavirus vaccine approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be safe and effective. Ultimately, it will be a vaccine that offers us the best chance to finally end this pandemic, allowing our nation to fully reopen. But it is not just the vaccine itself. In addition to an approved or authorized vaccine, we will need widespread acceptance, distribution, and immunization to successfully combat this virus, said Guthrie at the hearing. In addition to advocating for a safe, effective coronavirus vaccine, Guthrie joined House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Rep. Greg Walden (OR-02) and Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Rep. Michael Burgess (TX-16) in requesting a technology assessment of applications used for contact tracing. In the U.S., contact tracing apps have primarily been offered by states. Not much is known about the challenges various states may be facing in implementing the use of these technologies. Challenges that may reduce the effectiveness of these technologies include low adoption rates, testing delays, privacy concerns, and interoperability of the apps. We are also interested in the relationship between testing and state contact tracing programs, wrote Guthrie, W… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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