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https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-on-the-fccs-vote-to-end-net-neutrality/ Yarmuth Statement on the FCC's Vote to End Net Neutrality 2017-12-14 2017 2017-12 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-03) released the statement below following the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) vote to abolish net neutrality protections: Today, the FCCs Republican majority voted to kill critical net neutrality protections put in place during the Obama Administration. This is a dark day for supporters of a free and open internet. I have heard from thousands of Louisvillians who rightly and vehemently oppose this decision. Under these revised rules, a handful of big corporations will now have near complete control over the internet, with the ability to pick winners and losers among small businesses and decide what content consumers can view or create online. The American peopleboth Democrats and Republicansoverwhelmingly oppose the FCCs decision and support a fair and level playing field on the internet. Congress needs to act. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-on-president-trumps-tweet-regarding-sen-gillibrand/ Yarmuth Statement on President Trump's Tweet Regarding Sen. Gillibrand 2017-12-12 2017 2017-12 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-03) released the statement below on President Donald Trumps tweet regarding Senator Kirsten Gillibrand: Responding to allegations of sexual misconduct by trying to publicly shame yet another woman, the president has shown us exactly what kind of person he is. This is not about politics. Donald Trump has proven to be a poison for the presidency, a cancer on the country, and a truly disgraceful human being. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/denham-yarmuth-lead-bipartisan-effort-to-save-runaway-and-homeless-youth-programs/ Denham, Yarmuth Lead Bipartisan Effort to Save Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs 2017-11-14 2017 2017-11 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Reps. Jeff Denham (R-CA) and John Yarmuth (D-KY) are spearheading a bipartisan effort to save Runaway and Homeless Youth programs across the nation, calling on Congressional leaders to adequately fund programs important to supporting at-risk youth. This week, Denham and Yarmuth coauthored a lettersigned by 78 members of Congress in totalthat was sent to House and Senate Committee on Appropriations leaders requesting a funding gap fix for Transition Living Program (TLP) and Maternity Group Home (MGH) grants. Without this funding, many homeless and runaway youth programs in communities nationwide will be forced to downgrade, discontinue services, or close completely. These programs are vital in our efforts to ensure that young people in America always have a place where they can seek shelter or find safety when in need, said Yarmuth. Congress must act immediately to protect these and other efforts that provide at-risk youth with the resources necessary to break the cycle of homelessness and achieve future success. The bipartisan effort has the support of the National Network for Youth, a public education and policy advocacy organization that has worked to prevent and eradicate youth homelessness in America for more than 40 years Homelessness is a major issue we face in the Central Valley, and a loss of services that have proven successful would be a serious setback for our community and ultimately increase the homeless youth population, said Denham. Shelters like the Center for Human Services in Modesto make a big difference, and we cannot afford to see them shut down because of a failure of Congress to act. A signed copy of the letter is available here, and full text of the letter can be found below: November 13, 2017 The Honorable Thad Cochran The Honorable Patrick Leahy Chairman Ranking Member Senate Committee on Appropriations Senate Committee on Appropriations S-128, The Capitol, Washington, DC 20510 S-128, The Capitol, Washington, DC 20510 … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-on-final-decision-for-louisville-va-medical-center/ Yarmuth Statement on Final Decision for Louisville VA Medical Center 2017-10-20 2017 2017-10 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy LOUISVILLE Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-03) released the statement below following the Department of Veterans Affairs announcement that they have formally selected the Brownsboro Road site as the location for Louisvilles new VA Medical Center. Since helping secure funding for this project nearly a decade ago, my two main priorities have been ensuring that area veterans will be able to benefit from the state-of-the-art hospital as soon as possible, and that Louisville residents have their voices fully heard at every step. Im glad that this thorough review process has been completed and I look forward to continuing to work with all the stakeholders as this important project finally moves forward. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-on-trump-administrations-dismantling-of-the-clean-power-plan/ Yarmuth Statement on Trump Administration's Dismantling of the Clean Power Plan 2017-10-10 2017 2017-10 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-03) released the statement below after the Trump Administration took official steps to repeal the Clean Power Plan, President Obamas signature policy to curb greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. At the heart of todays Clean Power Plan decision is one of the cruelest deceptions perpetrated in politics today: telling the American people that clean air protections are responsible for reduced demand for coal and that getting rid of these protections will create tens of thousands of coal jobs. Both are false. In fact, even President Trumps own Energy Department just issued a comprehensive report which clearly states that the biggest contributor to coal plant retirements has been cheap, abundant natural gas, not environmental regulations or renewable energy. The facts are clear and by willfully ignoring them, the Trump Administration is jeopardizing our environment, our economy, andultimatelyour existence. For the sake of future generations, I hope we will be able to fix the damage. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-introduces-2018-democratic-budget-on-house-floor/ Yarmuth Introduces 2018 Democratic Budget on House Floor 2017-10-05 2017 2017-10 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-03), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, delivered the following remarks as he introduced the Democratic Budget Investing in Americas Future on the House floor. Video of the introduction can be found here and the Congressmans remarks as prepared are below: Thank you Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chair, Democrats and Republicans are looking at the same challenges facing our country and American families. Education, healthcare, and housing costs have all increased while wages stay stagnant. It used to be that the two parties would debate different strategies to address the problems facing the American people. Sadly, those times are behind us. In giving millionaires, including the majority of this Congress, the president, and wealthy donors a giant tax cut, the Republican budget does not even pretend to address the problems facing the American people. Not only does it ignore working families, it increases their challenges. The Democratic budget alternative, in stark contrast to the Republican budget, begins to address the real challenges our country faces now and in the long term. We are less than a decade removed from the worst economic crisis in most of our lifetimes, and we have a chance to rebound in a way that builds a foundation for our country to thrive for generations. But we have to seize that opportunity. Rather than giving resources to people and businesses that already have them, were calling for targeted investments in programs that grow our economy, create good paying jobs, and provide real support for working families and real security in retirement. Rather than sending thank you notes to the corporations that bankroll campaigns, we have an opportunity to make vital public investments that lead to a brighter future rebuilding roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure, all of which leads to good jobs now and in the long-run. Rather than giving the president a multi-million dol… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/rep-yarmuth-delivers-weekly-democratic-address/ Rep. Yarmuth Delivers Weekly Democratic Address 2017-09-22 2017 2017-09 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy President Trump was onto something when he called the House #Trumpcare bill "mean." #GrahamCassidy is even more monstrous. pic.twitter.com/jviN9lgE4H Rep. John Yarmuth (@RepJohnYarmuth) September 23, 2017 WASHINGTON Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-03), Ranking Member on the House Budget Committee, delivered the Weekly Democratic Address. In this weeks address, Yarmuth outlined the disastrous impacts that Republicans Graham-Cassidy bill the latest version of Trumpcare would have on hard-working American families. Video and audio of the Weekly Democratic Address can be downloaded here. Below is a full transcript of the address: Hello. I'm Congressman John Yarmuth from Louisville, Kentucky, and the Ranking Democrat on the House Budget Committee. This past week, we learned that the Senates latest iteration of Trumpcare, Graham-Cassidy they call it, would likely take health coverage away from approximately 32 million people a staggering ten percent of the American public. Lets be clear: we already knew that the bill, if it becomes law, would eliminate protections for people with preexisting conditions, end Medicaid as we know it, cause premiums to skyrocket, limit choice, condemn millions of working families to financial ruin, and lead to the deaths of thousands of Americans. So, how is it possible that none of these devastating details seem to be having an effect on the President and Republican Senators, who continue to support this dangerous bill? Because this was never about health care for them. If this were a debate on lowering costs and improving the quality of health care for working families, wed be having a very different conversation right now. If Republicans in Congress are so desperate to take action on health care, Democrats would be more than happy to work with them on any proposal, provided it meets just one single condition: it has to make things better for the American people, not worse. Graham-Cassidy does not come close to meeting that condition. Inste… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/rep-yarmuth-announces-hiring-of-district-director/ Rep. Yarmuth Announces Hiring of District Director 2017-09-14 2017 2017-09 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy LOUISVILLE Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-03) announced the hiring of Nicole Yates to serve in the role of District Director, where she will oversee operations and manage staff in the Congressmans Downtown and Southend district offices. Yates currently serves as Director of Scheduling Boards and Commissions for Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, and has previously worked in outreach and government relations positions for Congressman Baron Hill of Indiana, President Barack Obamas campaign in Indiana, and the American Cancer Society in Louisville. Im excited that Nicole is joining our team and I know Ill be able to count on her expertise and deep knowledge of our community moving forward, said Yarmuth. Constituent service has been a top priority of mine since I took office more than a decade ago, and Nicoles history of selfless work to improve her community and advocate for her fellow citizens will make her an effective leader of the already great staff I have here in Louisville. Yates replaces Carolyn Tandy, the Congressmans longtime District Director who left the office last month to become Diversity Director for Texas Roadhouse. "Nicole Yates has been a key member of my team from the first day of my administration in 2011. Her deft ability to juggle many important responsibilities, from scheduling to boards and commissions, is a testament to her leadership and skills, said Fischer. I will personally miss her judgment, honesty and passion, but I'm pleased that she's going to work for America's best Congressman, John Yarmuth, as a leader in his Louisville office." Yates will begin her new role in mid-October. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/reps-yarmuth-johnson-introduce-resolution-to-recognize-family-service-learning-week2/ Reps. Yarmuth, Johnson Introduce Resolution to Recognize Family Service Learning Week 2017-09-13 2017 2017-09 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, Rep. John Yarmuth (D-Kentucky) and Rep. Sam Johnson (R-Texas) introduced H. Res. 514, a bipartisan resolution that would designate the week of September 11-15, 2017 as National Family Service Learning Week, in recognition of the multi-generational learning approach where families and children learn together in service of their community. Family Service Learning provides a hands-on experience that allows families to learn together, grow together, and do their part to affect real, positive change. Whether through efforts that promote environmental stewardship, financial literacy, or other forms of civic engagement, there is a unique value in working together and mentoring one another at the family level. Family Service Learning provides great benefits to children and adults alike, both in the classroom and at home, and Im proud to join Rep. Johnson in introducing this bipartisan resolution. By taking an organized group approach to problem solving, Family Service Learning (FSL) provides families the opportunity to fully experience the impact they can make on their community. FSL efforts are currently being implemented in 16 communities nationwide, with plans to expand further in coming years. Families are at the center of our American way of life, and by fostering and supporting strong families, we keep our country strong, said Rep. Johnson. That is why Im proud to again support the Family Service Learning Resolution, which prioritizes important efforts like multi-generational family literacy, community service, and other learning experiences. Im pleased that Third District companies like Planos Toyota are a major partner of the NCFL, and I hope this resolution encourages the further strengthening and empowerment of all American families. The Family Service Learning model was developed by the Louisville-based National Center for Families Learning (NCFL), a national nonprofit working to eradicate poverty through education solutions for families. H. Res. 514 earned the praise of the … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-on-president-trumps-decision-to-end-daca/ Yarmuth Statement on President Trump's Decision to End DACA 2017-09-05 2017 2017-09 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-03) released the statement below following the announcement that President Trump will end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in six months. President Trumps decision to terminate the DACA program and upend the lives of more than 800,000 innocent young peoplenearly all of whom have never called any country home but the United States of Americais cruel, inhumane, and harmful to us all. These are people who were brought here as children, played by the rules, and earned diplomas. They contribute to their communities and participate in a workforce that wants and needs them. Denying them the opportunity to continue to live the only lives they know and to tear them away from their families simply to placate the savage demands of political extremists is morally bankrupt. These young people did everything asked of them. If we want to be a country that lives by our ideals, that rewards merit and hard work, it is our obligation to reject the president's heartless decision." ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-on-dot-grant-for-louisville-international-airport/ Yarmuth Statement on DOT Grant for Louisville International Airport 2017-09-01 2017 2017-09 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy LOUISVILLE Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-03) released the statement below regarding todays announcement of an $11.25 million Department of Transportation grant being awarded to the Louisville Regional Airport Authority for upgrades to Louisville International Airport. It is great to see such a strong federal investment in Louisville International Airport, and I remain impressed by the continued enhancements and upgrades being made there. But we also have a massive list of unmet infrastructure needs here in Louisville and across the country, and we need the President and Congress to tackle that challenge head on. I am committed to making major investments in our roads, bridges, air travel, and other needs, and I continue my call for Congress and the White House to work together on a major, bipartisan infrastructure initiative that will create good-paying jobs, generate economic growth, and keep us competitive in the global market. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/rep-yarmuth-responds-to-trump-administrations-halt-of-federal-study-on-health-effects-of-mountaintop-removal-mining/ Rep. Yarmuth Responds to Trump Administration's Halt of Federal Study on Health Effects of Mountaintop Removal Mining 2017-08-21 2017 2017-08 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-03) released the statement below following the Department of Interiors Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcements (OSMRE) decision to halt a National Academy of Sciences study into the correlation between potential health risks and living in proximity to surface coal mining sites in Appalachia. The Department of Interiors decision to halt this important study is yet another example of this administrations irresponsible budget priorities that are damaging scientific research and jeopardizing the health and safety of American families, said Yarmuth. We have a public health crisis in Appalachia that is the direct result of mountaintop removal mining. The fact that mountaintop removal permits have been approved when there has never been a federal study on the health effects of mountaintop removal mining is shameful enough. To now prevent this study from being completed would be reprehensible. Rep. Yarmuth has introduced H.R. 786, the Appalachian Communities Health Emergency (ACHE) Act, legislation that would place a moratorium on all new mountaintop coal removal mining permits until the Department of Health and Human Services determines that such mining does not present any health risk to individuals in surrounding communities. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-sends-letter-to-trump-in-response-to-his-latest-charlottesville-remarks/ Yarmuth Sends Letter to Trump in Response to His Latest Charlottesville Remarks 2017-08-16 2017 2017-08 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-03) wrote to President Donald Trump in response to his latest remarks on the tragedy in Charlottesville during Tuesdays press conference. Text of the letter can be found below, and a copy of the letter is available here: August 16, 2017 President Donald J. Trump 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 President Trump, I am depressed and horrified that I must once again respond to your position on the Charlottesville incident. However, as an elected official, like you, who has sworn to preserve and protect the Constitution, I cannot be silent when you violate your oath of office. Your comments yesterday were truly deplorable (yes, I went there), but I confess you were right about one thing: there were two sides to the Charlottesville story. Sadly and inexplicably, you refused to take sides. One side was standing up for American values; the other was subverting our democracy. By suggesting that blame for the incident was shared, you ignored the most critical point: American citizens committed to the denial of rights and freedoms for their fellow citizens were openly marching through an American city, making a mockery of the foundational principles of the country. You appear to be focused on the physical battle in Charlottesville, which was horrible, and in the case of the murder of Heather Heyer, tragic. But the question of which group was more violent is meaningless. The issue is which group deserves the unequivocal denunciation of the leader of the free democracy of the United States. On that question you have failed your fellow citizens and violated the pledge you made on January 20th. Please be assured that I will never become inured to your degradation of the Presidency, and I will continue to speak out each time you undermine our democracy. Sincerely, John Yarmuth Member of Congress ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-on-white-supremacist-and-neonazi-violence-in-charlottesville/ Yarmuth Statement on White Supremacist and Neo-Nazi Violence in Charlottesville 2017-08-12 2017 2017-08 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-03) issued the statement below condemning the violence that erupted during demonstrations by white supremacists and neo-Nazis in Charlottesville, Virginia: I join Americans across the country in mourning todays tragic loss of life in Charlottesville, Virginia in the violent aftermath of a white supremacist rally. I reject the disgusting and un-American display that fueled it. This is the predictable consequence of the increasing political provocations that have fanned the flames of racist hate. Failing to acknowledge that obvious fact, or pretending that everyone shares responsibility for this tragedy, is sheer deception. It is past time for our national leaders starting with our President to take a strong stand against bigotry and condemn hate speech before it turns violent. Anything less is a cowardly abdication of our solemn obligation to the people who elected us. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-to-host-college-prep-and-financial-aid-workshop/ Yarmuth to Host College Prep and Financial Aid Workshop 2017-08-10 2017 2017-08 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy LOUISVILLE Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) will host a College Prep and Financial Aid Workshop on Tuesday, August 29 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in Louisville Male Traditional High Schools Gheens Auditorium. A representative from Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) will be on hand to provide students and families with detailed information about college access and the financial aid process. High school and college students and families from throughout Louisville are invited to participate. KHEAAs College Info Road Show will also be on-site. Attendees can RSVP at yarmuth.house.gov/rsvp. WHO: Congressman John Yarmuth Representatives from Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority Louisville Students WHAT: College Prep and Financial Aid Workshop WHEN: Tuesday, August 29 6:30pm-8:30pm WHERE: Louisville Male Traditional High School Gheens Auditorium 4409 Preston Highway Louisville, KY 40213 (Map it) 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-on-president-trumps-transgender-military-ban/ Yarmuth Statement on President Trump's Transgender Military Ban 2017-07-26 2017 2017-07 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-03) issued the statement below following President Trumps announcement that he will no longer allow transgender people to serve in the United States Military: Today, the President of the United States marked the anniversary of the integration of the U.S. Armed Forces by reintroducing division and discrimination into our military policy and forcing out thousands of Americans who volunteered to protect our country. With his transgender military ban, President Trump is exploiting both the LGBT community and many of our military heroes in an obvious attempt to distract from his flailing, scandal plagued White House. His assertion that the ban will improve military decisiveness is absurd and a weak attempt at justifying discrimination. It has no place in our military or a 21st Century America. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-on-the-passing-of-julius-friedman/ Yarmuth Statement on the Passing of Julius Friedman 2017-07-16 2017 2017-07 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy LOUISVILLE Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-03) issued the statement below on the passing of Louisville artist Julius Friedman "Julius Friedman, as much as anyone else, represents the creative spirit and genius of Louisville. His posters are iconic, but his love for our community, and his passion for telling Louisville's story in his art, will inspire us for generations to come. His contributions to the art world and his love of the creative enterprise will be impossible to replace. As a longtime friend, I will miss his humor, his insights, and his unique perspective on humanity. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/rep-yarmuth-announces-updated-details-for-health-care-town-hall-meeting/ Rep. Yarmuth Announces Updated Details for Health Care Town Hall Meeting 2017-07-01 2017 2017-07 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy LOUISVILLE, KY With Congress considering legislation that would impact nearly every Kentuckians health care coverage, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) announced that his rescheduled Health Care Town Hall event will be held on Sunday, July 9 at 3:00pm in Bellarmine Universitys Knights Hall. The public is invited to participate. Please RSVP at yarmuth.house.gov/rsvp. WHO: Congressman John Yarmuth Louisville Residents WHAT: Health Care Town Hall Meeting WHEN: **NEW DATE & TIME** Sunday, July 9 3:00pm-4:30pm (Doors open at 2:00pm) WHERE: Bellarmine University - Knights Hall Knights Way Louisville, KY 40205 (Map it) 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-on-senate-trumpcare-bill/ Yarmuth Statement on Senate Trumpcare Bill 2017-06-22 2017 2017-06 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C.Today Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on the Senates Trumpcare bill: As the Senate proved again today, Trumpcares core mission is not to provide health care to Americans, but to give millionaires tax breaks and fundamentally end Medicaid as we know it. The results would be devastating for families: millions of Americans would lose coverage, key health care protections would be taken away, and crucial services for seniors needing long-term care, children with disabilities, people struggling with addiction, and low-income families would be eliminated. Any senator who votes for this bill is clearly prioritizing a meaningless political victory over the health and livelihoods of the American people. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-seeks-update-on-governor-bevins-medicaid-waiver/ Yarmuth Seeks Update on Governor Bevin's Medicaid Waiver 2017-06-15 2017 2017-06 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy Yarmuth Seeks Update on Governor Bevins Medicaid Waiver Sounds the Alarm on Devastating Health Coverage Losses for Kentucky Families WASHINGTON Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-03) wrote to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tom Price to request an update on the status of Kentucky Governor Matt Bevins Section 1115 Medicaid waiver request. HHSs decision on Gov. Bevins request will impact between tens of thousands and hundreds of thousands of Kentuckians who receive health care through Medicaid. By Gov. Bevins own admission, approval of his waiver request would result in 17,000 Kentuckians losing their coverage immediately and a total of 85,000 losing coverage after five years. Alternatively, if the waiver is denied and Gov. Bevin chooses to end Kentuckys Medicaid expansionas he has stated he wouldthe health care of 440,000 Kentuckians covered through the expansion would be eliminated. A scanned copy of the letter is available here, and full text can be found below: June 15, 2017 The Honorable Tom Price Secretary Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Ave, SW Washington, DC 20201 Dear Secretary Price: As you are aware, Governor Matt Bevin of my home state of Kentucky has submitted a Section 1115 Medicaid waiver application to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). I am writing to request an update on the status of this request. As you know, Section 1115 of the Social Security Act gives you the authority to approve waivers that further the objectives of the Medicaid program. These include strengthening or increasing coverage for low-income individuals in the state; improving health outcomes for low-income individuals in the state; strengthening providers and provider networks available to serve Medicaid and low-income populations in the state; or otherwise increasing the efficiency and quality of care provided to Medicaid beneficiaries or other low-income populations in … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-on-former-fbi-director-james-comeys-testimony-before-senate-intelligence-committee/ Yarmuth Statement on Former FBI Director James Comey's Testimony Before Senate Intelligence Committee 2017-06-08 2017 2017-06 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-03) issued the statement below following the testimony of former FBI Director James Comey before the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence: Its for the lawyers to say what constitutes obstruction of justice, but todays hearing confirms some of our worst fears: that this is a president with no regard for our institutions and national safeguards, who cannot be trusted to tell the truth, and who would not hesitate to manipulate or malign public servants for personal gain. Republicans throwing around the word vindication are doing nothing more than proving the tragically low standard to which they are holding this president. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-on-president-trumps-withdrawal-of-us-from-paris-climate-agreement/ Yarmuth Statement on President Trump's Withdrawal of U.S. from Paris Climate Agreement 2017-06-01 2017 2017-06 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-03) issued the statement below following President Trumps announcement that he will withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement. "President Trumps decision to withdraw from the Paris Accord makes clear that the United States is not only abdicating its role as a world leader but is staking a claim as one of the great threats to global progress. Last year, the worlds nations came together out of urgent necessity and agreed with near unanimity to work together in combating the most pressing crisis of our time. The Presidents decision to now reverse course betrays our allies, undermines our credibility, and exacerbates a global catastrophe. There are no winners in this decision. Americas influence will now dwindle, the climate will continue to wreak havoc, and despite the myths perpetuated by the President and his anti-science allies our economy will suffer tremendously. Doubling down on denial will not bring back coal jobs, and the bliss of this ignorant misstep will be short-lived once the dire consequences begin to take their toll. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-on-president-trumps-budget/ Yarmuth Statement on President Trump's Budget 2017-05-23 2017 2017-05 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C.Today Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement on President Trumps 2018 budget request: President Trumps budget is shockingly extreme and the antithesis of what the American people have said they want from their government. It leaves no question of what this administration values: greater gains for millionaires, corporations and special interests, at the expense of American families, economic progress and our national security. It savagely cuts health care and nutrition assistance for families with nowhere else to turn, and relies on absurd economic projections and pretend revenues that no credible economist would validate. This budget does not reflect the values of the American people and should be resoundingly rejected. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-on-passage-of-house-republicans-reckless-repeal-bill/ Yarmuth Statement on Passage of House Republicans' Reckless Repeal Bill 2017-05-04 2017 2017-05 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-03) released the following statement after House Republicans forced through health care repeal legislation that would strip health coverage from 24 million Americans, cut more than $800 billion from Medicaid, and gut protections for people with pre-existing conditions: Now that House Republicans have recklessly rushed this legislation through without any hearings or analysis, I trust that the American people will come to the same conclusion that our nations doctors, nurses, hospitals, patient advocates, and seniors groups have all reached: this bill weakens health care protections for most Americans and leaves families worse off. I hope people will continue to make their voices heard and communicate their discontent to their Senators as this irresponsible legislation moves forward. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-on-president-trumps-call-for-a-government-shutdown/ Yarmuth Statement on President Trump's Call for a Government Shutdown 2017-05-02 2017 2017-05 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-03) released the statement below in response to President Trumps absolutely reckless tweet calling for a government shutdown. What our country needs is a President with sense and a basic understanding of our government and our nations history. Were in a perilous situation because President Trump does not have any comprehension of the gravity of the position he holds or the power his words carry. Someone at the White House or in Republican Leadership needs to get that through his head before he causes major damage. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-announces-2017-congressional-art-competition-winners/ Yarmuth Announces 2017 Congressional Art Competition Winners 2017-05-01 2017 2017-05 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy LOUISVILLE Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) announced the winners of his 2017 Congressional Art Competition. Louisville Male High School senior Yasmine Goodner has won the National Competition and Central High School senior Nhan Phan has won of the online Community Choice Competition. Yarmuth made the announcement during surprise visits to both schools on Monday morning. Goodners artwork, entitled Voiceless, was chosen by a panel of judges from the local arts community. It will be displayed in the U.S. Capitols Artistic Discovery corridor for one year, and Goodner will also receive two round-trip tickets to Washington to attend the unveiling and an awards ceremony later this year. Phans artwork, entitled Window to the Soul, was the top choice among online voters on Yarmuths congressional website. It will be displayed in Yarmuths Louisville office for one year. Were lucky to live in a city that has such a fine appreciation of the arts, and the wonderful work submitted this year certainly proves that, said Yarmuth. Year after year, the level of talent and skill that is displayed makes me so proud to represent our young local artists. I look forward to displaying Yasmine and Nhans artwork for all to see. Since 1982, Members of the U.S. House of Representatives have hosted the annual Congressional Art Competition, a contest that enables high-school students from across the nation to demonstrate their artistic talents before a global audience. Yarmuths 11th annual competition drew more than 60 entries from high-school students representing more than a dozen local schools. To view a gallery of this years entries, please visit Yarmuth.house.gov or click here. Rep. Yarmuth with Male High School senior Yasmine Goodner and her family. Goodner is the national winner of Yarmuths 2017 Congressional Art Competition. Rep. Yarmuth with Central High School senior Nhan Phan, winner of the 2017 Congressional Art Competit… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/rep-yarmuth-to-host-service-academy-event-for-local-students2/ Rep. Yarmuth to Host Service Academy Event for Local Students 2017-04-18 2017 2017-04 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy LOUISVILLE This Thursday, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) will host Louisville-area middle and high school students for U.S. Service Academy Information Night, an event designed to help students interested in the military academies understand the nomination and appointment process. The event will be held at Butler Traditional High School in Louisville. Representatives from the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and U.S. Marine Corps will be in attendance, as well as staff from Yarmuths office to assist students with navigating the application process. Mitchell Givens, a Ballard High School senior who received nominations and appointments to the Air Force Academy, Naval Academy, and West Point, will discuss his experience as a past participant in the application and nomination process. Givens will attend the Naval Academy in the fall. Students will also hear from Beau Baker, USNA 97 and a teacher at Fern Creek High School, who will speak about what the nominating board looks for in selecting applicants. Interested students can RSVP for the event by calling 502-582-5129 or emailing YarmuthRSVP@mail.house.gov. More information on service academy nominations can be found at yarmuth.house.gov. WHAT: U.S. Service Academy Information Night WHO: Congressman John Yarmuth Beau Baker, a Naval Academy graduate and Fern Creek High teacher Mitchell Givens, a Ballard student and Naval Academy Appointee WHEN: Thursday, April 20 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. (Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.) WHERE: Butler Traditional High School (Gymnasium Entrance #5) 2222 Crums Lane (Map it) Louisville, KY 40216 ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-on-us-airstrikes-in-syria/ Yarmuth Statement on U.S. Airstrikes in Syria 2017-04-07 2017 2017-04 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-03) released the statement below in regard to U.S. airstrikes in Syria: I support President Trumps response to the criminal and inhumane actions of the Assad regime in Syria. I hope that Speaker Ryan and Majority Leader McConnell will move quickly to seek congressional approval of yesterdays action, so that the constitutional prerogatives of Congresss war-making authority are asserted. No escalation of military activity in Syria or the region can proceed without explicit congressional approval. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-leads-democratic-opposition-to-gops-aca-repeal-bill-on-house-floor/ Yarmuth Leads Democratic Opposition to GOP's ACA Repeal Bill on House Floor 2017-03-24 2017 2017-03 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C.Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, delivered the following remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives as he led the Democratic opposition to the Republicans health care repeal bill. Remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you Mr./Ms. Speaker. After seven years of campaigning against the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Congressional Republicans have finally produced what they believe is a replacement plan. However, this bill will unravel all of the progress we made under the ACA, including expanding access to health insurance to 22 million Americans and improving the quality of coverage and care for millions more. It nearly doubles the number of uninsured people in this country, guts Medicaid by more than $800 billion, and weakens the Medicare Trust Fund. That was bad enough. But the last minute changes to this bill are astonishing and appalling. This legislation now allows insurers to end coverage for prescription drugs, mental health, maternity and newborn care, preventive care, emergency room visits, hospitalizations, outpatient care, rehab visits, lab services, and pediatric care. Thats not progress. Thats not a fix thats a health crisis for every American with a pre-existing condition. My Republican colleagues are well aware of this - why else would they have drafted this bill and these last-minute changes in secret? Why else would complicated legislation affecting the lives of millions be sent to the floor just two weeks after it was introduced? With no Congressional hearings, not a single one, on a bill that impacts the health care of nearly every American family. And why else would they rush this bill to the floor without an updated Congressional Budget Office estimate of how much coverage and care will be lost by their backroom deal that ends consumer protections? I get it. I wouldnt want to, nor would I know how to, justify giving nearly $1 trillion in tax cuts to corporations and the wealthy, pai… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-calls-on-president-trump-to-fire-us-attorney-general-jeff-sessions/ Yarmuth Calls on President Trump to Fire U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions 2017-03-02 2017 2017-03 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-03) released the statement below following reports that Attorney General Jeff Sessions lied under oath to the Senate Judiciary Committee during his confirmation hearings about contact hes had with Russian officials: Attorney General Jeff Sessions lied under oath and has to go. It shouldnt even be his decision to resignPresident Trump must fire him immediately. Nearly every single day, new information emerges that further proves the need for an independent investigation into President Trumps personal, political, and financial ties to the Russians. The American people deserve answers. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-on-president-trumps-address-to-congress/ Yarmuth Statement on President Trump's Address to Congress 2017-03-01 2017 2017-03 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Tonight, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-03) released the statement below following President Donald Trumps address to a Joint Session of Congress: Speeches can be very important, but they dont happen in a vacuum. In his first 40 days in office, President Trump has continued to make empty promises on everything from the budget, to health care, to LGBTQ rights, and numerous other areas of national importance. Maybe more disturbing than the promises he has broken are the ones hes kept. Hes threatened journalists, judges, immigrants, and Muslims and followed through with actions that jeopardize the freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment. Tonight, as before, we needed to see that this President wants our trust and that he had found the desire and the discipline to govern. Instead we got a showman, playing for ratings in the United States Capitol. As a country, we went into this speech needing confidence from our President, our Commander in Chief, but weve only been given more reason for concern. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/reps-yarmuth-slaughter-introduce-legislation-to-halt-new-mountaintop-removal-permits-until-health-consequences-studied/ Reps. Yarmuth, Slaughter Introduce Legislation to Halt New Mountaintop Removal Permits Until Health Consequences Studied 2017-02-01 2017 2017-02 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) and Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY-25) reintroduced the Appalachian Community Health Emergency Act, legislation that would place a moratorium on all new mountaintop coal removal mining permits while federal officials examine health consequences to surrounding communities. The bill would authorize the first comprehensive federal study of the health dangers of the practice. Mountaintop removal poses a dangerous threat to clean air, clean water, and the health and safety of the residents of coal communities throughout our nation, said Rep. Yarmuth. As this administration is sure to expand the use of this reckless practice, its imperative that our government conduct a comprehensive federal study of the health risks of this harmful mining method and provide coal community families with the information and answers they are rightfully owed. I believe mountaintop removal should be banned, but at a minimum we should halt all new permits until the safety of the residents in the surrounding communities is assured. Every American has a right to live and raise their family in a safe and healthy environment, said Rep. Slaughter, a native of Harlan County, KY whose father was the blacksmith for a coal mine. Reckless, profit-driven mining practices that contaminate the air and water all too often infringe on that right and put the health of entire communities at risk. The scientific evidence is clear, and we should place a moratorium on further mountaintop coal removal until we can ensure that families in these communities are safe. The ACHE Act would require the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a comprehensive study to determine the health effects of mountaintop removal mining. In October 2014, a team of scientists from West Virginia Universitys Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center, released the first-ever study showing a direct connection between mountaintop removal coal mining dust and increased lung cancer rates. While there has long been anecdo… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-challenges-gop-colleagues-to-drink-tainted-water-from-kentucky-mining-communities/ Yarmuth Challenges GOP Colleagues to Drink Tainted Water from Kentucky Mining Communities 2017-02-01 2017 2017-02 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-03) rose in opposition to Republican legislation to block the Stream Protection Rule, a safety measure that would protect streams, waterways, and drinking water sources from being polluted by the reckless practice of mountaintop removal. Yarmuth closed his remarks with a challenge to his GOP colleagues: take a drink of water extracted from the well of the Urias familys home in Pike County, KYand Yarmuth would vote in favor of their legislation. No Republican lawmaker accepted the offer. A transcript of Yarmuths floor speech can be found below: Thank you Mr. Speaker, and I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in opposition to this dangerous effort to block the Stream Protection Rule, a common sense proposal that has the potential to save lives and will improve the health outcomes and wellbeing of families over time throughout coal country. This bottle of I guess you can call it a liquid wasnt taken from an industrial waste site or from the runoff of a landfill. This came from the drinking well of the Urias familys home in Pike County, Kentucky. Despite what it looks like, there water in there, along with chemicals, toxic minerals, and known carcinogensall present in this familys drinking water because of mountaintop removal. The mountaintop removal process begins with beautiful mountains that look just like thisthese are Appalachian Mountains near the West Virginia-Kentucky border. First, they raze an entire side of the mountain, tearing trees from the ground and burning down any plant growth. From there, they use explosives to blast the tops off the mountains and push rock and dirt out, ultimately filling the surrounding streams and waterways with debris, blast materials, and other dangerous elements and minerals that end up in the drinking water of the Urias family and countless others throughout coal country. This is what is left. As weve noted during our fight for funding to help the families of Flint, Michigan dealing with wat… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-schweikert-introduce-muhammad-ali-commemorative-coin-act/ Yarmuth, Schweikert Introduce Muhammad Ali Commemorative Coin Act 2017-01-18 2017 2017-01 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON In recognition of Muhammad Alis 75th birthday and in honor of his contributions to our nation, Representatives John Yarmuth (D-KY) and Dave Schweikert (R-AZ) have introduced H.R. 579, the Muhammad Ali Commemorative Coin Act, legislation that would direct the U.S. Treasury to mint a limited number of commemorative coins to honor the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali, born this week in 1942. The athlete and humanitarian, who passed away in June of last year, transcended the sport of boxing and became an ambassador of peace, equality, religious tolerance, and freedom. Throughout his career, his athletic legacy became intertwined his advocacy for justice and countless philanthropic efforts. No human being embodies the word champion like Muhammad Ali, said Yarmuth. He shook up the world in and out of the ring, reminding us of the power of our individual voices in doing whats right and advocating for others in need. Im proud to introduce this legislation to honor my dear friend and hero, Louisvilles own, and to help ensure that his lifes work of promoting peace and justice will continue for generations to come. Yarmuth and Schweikert hope the commemorative coins will serve as a reminder that embodying the ideals of America, no matter ones background or faith, will continue to be the foundation upon which our nation is built. "I'm proud of the chance to introduce a small commemoration for a man who is not just a great sports hero, but one of principal who fought bravely against poverty and injustice, said Schweikert. I can't say it more eloquently than Former President Bush said while awarding Muhammad Ali the Presidential Medal of Freedom, he was, "an iconic and historic figure who thrilled, entertained, influenced and inspired millions. Americans will always be proud to have been in his corner and called him one of our own." Revenue generated from the purchase of the coinsafter the Mint recoups the full costswould go to several institutions working to preserve and promote Alis legacy, incl… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-on-decision-to-not-attend-58th-presidential-inauguration/ Yarmuth Statement on Decision to Not Attend 58th Presidential Inauguration 2017-01-16 2017 2017-01 Democrat House KY John Yarmuth Y000062 yarmuth.house.gov     legacy LOUISVILLE Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-03) released the statement below regarding his decision to not attend the 58thPresidential Inauguration of President-elect Donald J. Trump: As the transition of power is a hallmark that must be honored, this is not a decision I make lightly. Its not my intent to protest the election results or to make a statement about policy. I will not be attending the inauguration because I believe the office of the President deserves our respect, and that respect must begin with the President-elect himself. For the last ten weeks, President-elect Trump has continually denigrated the office of the President by using his bully pulpit for insult and ridicule. Since he made his ignorant comments about Congressman John Lewis this weekend, I have heard dismay from hundreds of constituents. Thousands more have contacted me over the past months regarding his shameful remarks about women, the disabled, immigrants, and countless others as well as his continued praise of a hostile foreign leader. This is not normal. It is an embarrassment to our country and to the office of the presidency, and we must send the message that this behavior is not acceptable from the leader of our nation. Not attending the Inauguration is one way for me to do that. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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