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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://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://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://yarmuth.house.gov/press/chairman-yarmuth-on-september-jobs-report-were-seeing-a-significant-and-troubling-slowdown-in-our-recovery/	Chairman Yarmuth on September Jobs Report: We're seeing "a significant and troubling slowdown in our recovery"	2020-10-02	2020	2020-10	Democrat	House	KY	John Yarmuth	Y000062	yarmuth.house.gov	legacy	Washington, D.C.Today, Kentucky Representative John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)reportedthat the economy added 661,000 jobs less than half the gains seen in August and a clear signal of a significant slowdown in the recovery. The unemployment rate remains exceedingly high at 7.9%, with the unemployment rate for Black and Hispanic workers at 12.1% and 10.3%, respectively. The report also showed that nearly 700,000 people left the labor force in just the last month, with four times as many women leaving the labor force than men. Today's job report shows a significant and troubling slowdown in our recovery, with the largest one-month increase in long-term unemployment on record, a rise in permanent job losses, and concerning disparities across groups,said Chairman Yarmuth.Seven months into this crisis, we are still down nearly 11 million jobs from before the pandemic hit and the unemployment rate remains historically high. Economists have been clear and consistent that additional federal aid is needed to secure our recovery and prevent more needless suffering. House Democrats are committed to providing this critical relief and passed the updated Heroes Act yesterday, making good on our offers to compromise with Republicans while still meeting the needs of the American people. For the good of our nation, its people, and our economy, Republicans must abandon their stall tactics and take this crisis seriously they can start by passing the updated Heroes Act. Additional numbers of note: Job growth continues to slow, dropping from 4.8 million net new jobs in June to 661,000 net new jobs in September.This followed a massive loss of more than 22 million jobs in March and April. The economy has recovered about half of the jobs lost, but there are still 10.7 million fewer jobs than in February. As of September, 2.4 million people have been unemployed for 27 weeks or longer, up 781,000 from Aug…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/chairman-yarmuth-september-jobs-report-were-seeing-significant-and-troubling-slowdown-our	Chairman Yarmuth on September Jobs Report: We're seeing "a significant and troubling slowdown in our recovery"	2020-10-02	2020	2020-10	Democrat	House	KY	John Yarmuth	Y000062	yarmuth.house.gov	legacy	Washington, D.C.Today, Kentucky Representative John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)reportedthat the economy added 661,000 jobs less than half the gains seen in August and a clear signal of a significant slowdown in the recovery. The unemployment rate remains exceedingly high at 7.9%, with the unemployment rate for Black and Hispanic workers at 12.1% and 10.3%, respectively. The report also showed that nearly 700,000 people left the labor force in just the last month, with four times as many women leaving the labor force than men. Today's job report shows a significant and troubling slowdown in our recovery, with the largest one-month increase in long-term unemployment on record, a rise in permanent job losses, and concerning disparities across groups,said Chairman Yarmuth.Seven months into this crisis, we are still down nearly 11 million jobs from before the pandemic hit and the unemployment rate remains historically high. Economists have been clear and consistent that additional federal aid is needed to secure our recovery and prevent more needless suffering. House Democrats are committed to providing this critical relief and passed the updated Heroes Act yesterday, making good on our offers to compromise with Republicans while still meeting the needs of the American people. For the good of our nation, its people, and our economy, Republicans must abandon their stall tactics and take this crisis seriously they can start by passing the updated Heroes Act. Additional numbers of note: Job growth continues to slow, dropping from 4.8 million net new jobs in June to 661,000 net new jobs in September.This followed a massive loss of more than 22 million jobs in March and April. The economy has recovered about half of the jobs lost, but there are still 10.7 million fewer jobs than in February.As of September, 2.4 million people have been unemployed for 27 weeks or longer, up 781,000 from August the largest one-month increase o…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/house-democrats-introduce-landmark-reforms-package-protecting-our-democracy-act	House Democrats Introduce Landmark Reforms Package, the Protecting Our Democracy Act	2020-09-23	2020	2020-09	Democrat	House	KY	John Yarmuth	Y000062	yarmuth.house.gov	legacy	Washington, DC Today, on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, House Democrats introduced theProtecting Our Democracy Act a landmark reforms package that will prevent future presidential abuses, restore our system of checks and balances, strengthen accountability and transparency, and protect our elections. Earlier this year, Speaker Pelosi directed Committee chairs to write a package of sweeping reforms to ensure that no president can abuse the powers of their office, as Trump has done. The result is theProtecting Our Democracy Act. Together, the reforms in this bill reflect the House's determination to defend our democracy from foreign and domestic attacks, and to ensure that the vision of the Founders lives on for generations to come. After introducing the legislation, Chairman Adam Schiff, Chairman Jerrold Nadler, Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairman John Yarmuth, Chairperson Zoe Lofgren, Chairman Eliot Engel, and Chairman Richard E. Neal said: Since taking office, President Trump has placed his own personal and political interests above the national interest byprotecting and enriching himself, targeting his political opponents, seeking foreign interference in our elections,eroding transparency, seeking to end accountability, and otherwise abusing the power of his office. Our democracy is not self-effectuating it takes work and a commitment to guard it against those who would undermine it, whether foreign or domestic. It is time for Congress to strengthen the bedrock of our democracy and ensure our laws are strong enough to withstand a lawless president. That's why we are acting today to introduce the Protecting Our Democracy Act. This reforms package will prevent future presidential abuses, restore our checks and balances, strengthen accountability and transparency, and protect our elections. These reforms are necessary not only because of the abuses of this president, but because the foundation of our democracy is the rule of law and that foundation is deeply at risk. This is just the beginning because we need…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/house-democrats-introduce-landmark-reforms-package-the-protecting-our-democracy-act/	House Democrats Introduce Landmark Reforms Package, the Protecting Our Democracy Act	2020-09-23	2020	2020-09	Democrat	House	KY	John Yarmuth	Y000062	yarmuth.house.gov	legacy	Washington, DC Today, on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, House Democrats introduced theProtecting Our Democracy Act a landmark reforms package that will prevent future presidential abuses, restore our system of checks and balances, strengthen accountability and transparency, and protect our elections. Earlier this year, Speaker Pelosi directed Committee chairs to write a package of sweeping reforms to ensure that no president can abuse the powers of their office, as Trump has done. The result is theProtecting Our Democracy Act. Together, the reforms in this bill reflect the House's determination to defend our democracy from foreign and domestic attacks, and to ensure that the vision of the Founders lives on for generations to come. After introducing the legislation, Chairman Adam Schiff, Chairman Jerrold Nadler, Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairman John Yarmuth, Chairperson Zoe Lofgren, Chairman Eliot Engel, and Chairman Richard E. Neal said: Since taking office, President Trump has placed his own personal and political interests above the national interest byprotecting and enriching himself, targeting his political opponents, seeking foreign interference in our elections,eroding transparency, seeking to end accountability, and otherwise abusing the power of his office. Our democracy is not self-effectuating it takes work and a commitment to guard it against those who would undermine it, whether foreign or domestic. It is time for Congress to strengthen the bedrock of our democracy and ensure our laws are strong enough to withstand a lawless president. That's why we are acting today to introduce the Protecting Our Democracy Act. This reforms package will prevent future presidential abuses, restore our checks and balances, strengthen accountability and transparency, and protect our elections. These reforms are necessary not only because of the abuses of this president, but because the foundation of our democracy is the rule of law and that foundation is deeply at risk. This is just the begin…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/chairman-yarmuth-on-august-jobs-report-additional-federal-support-needed-to-help-millions-of-americans-still-out-of-work/	Chairman Yarmuth on August Jobs Report: Additional federal support needed to help millions of Americans still out of work	2020-09-04	2020	2020-09	Democrat	House	KY	John Yarmuth	Y000062	yarmuth.house.gov	legacy	Washington, D.C. Today, Kentucky Representative John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)reportedthat the economy added 1.4 million jobs in August and the unemployment rate decreased to 8.4 percent. Despite these gains, the economy has recovered less than half of the 22.2 million jobs lost since the coronavirus pandemic hit our nation and hiring continues to slow. The number of jobs added in August was down by approximately 360,000 from July and 3.4 million from June, and the numbers of workers who have been permanently laid off surged. As we head into Labor Day weekend, we must recognize that, despite this welcome decrease in unemployment, more than 1 million American workers have filed unemployment claims each week for 24 weeks straight,said Chairman Yarmuth.We are six months into this crisis and still tens of millions of Americans are out of work through no fault of their own, more and more job losses are becoming permanent, 1 in 8 households are going hungry, millions of families are under the threat of eviction, and the unemployment gap between Black and white workers is now the largest we've seen since 2014. Without additional federal support, this is an emergency with no end in sight. With their continued inaction, Republicans have demonstrated an inconceivable tolerance for Americans' suffering. House Democrats passed the Heroes Act more than 100 days ago and remain committed to fighting for America's working families, supporting our state and local communities, and hastening our recovery by getting the virus under control. We have a responsibility to see our nation through these crises, and the President and Republicans must start taking their jobs seriously. Additional numbers of note: Employment in government accounted for 25 percent of the total job gains in August, including the hiring of 238,000 temporary Census workers. State and local governments added 93,000 jobs on netb…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/chairman-yarmuth-on-white-house-effort-to-block-funds-punish-states-cities-amid-a-pandemic/	Chairman Yarmuth on White House Effort to Block Funds, Punish States & Cities Amid a Pandemic	2020-09-03	2020	2020-09	Democrat	House	KY	John Yarmuth	Y000062	yarmuth.house.gov	legacy	Washington, D.C.Today, Kentucky Representative John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement condemning efforts by the White House, the Department of Justice, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to dictate state and local policy by withholding federal funds from jurisdictions the Administration deems unworthy of support. The White House's five-page memo directs OMB to provide guidance to federal agencies for restricting funding to cities that defund their police departments and any locality the Attorney General considers an an anarchist jurisdiction. While this new memo is clearly a campaign ad on White House letterhead, we cannot be so quick to dismiss it or naive enough to think that just because it has no legal merit, the Administration will not try to enforce it,said Chairman Yarmuth.The Trump Administration has a well-documented history of degradingour system of checks and balances and systematically weaponizingthe executive branch to consolidate power and advance the President's self-interests. This White House's alarming threat to hold state and local funds hostage amid a pandemic and the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression is an abuse of power, a slap to our federalist system, and a clear abdication of the President's responsibility to all Americans. The House Budget Committee will continue our work to protect Congress' power of the purse and ensure Americans' tax dollars are spent in accordance with the needs of the American people and the laws of our nation This memo comes shortly after the White House pushed tosideline career officials at OMBin favor of political appointees, an action Chairman Yarmuth called a deliberate and disturbing step by the Trump Administration to consolidate power among political cronies, undermine Congress, and silence anyone who might stand in their way. Chairman Yarmuth has already introduced legislation, theCongressional Power of the Purse Act, to protect Congress' constitutional spending auth…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/chairman-yarmuth-renewed-commitment-to-science-innovation-inclusion-key-to-recovery/	Chairman Yarmuth: Renewed Commitment to Science, Innovation & Inclusion Key to Recovery	2020-08-31	2020	2020-08	Democrat	House	KY	John Yarmuth	Y000062	yarmuth.house.gov	legacy	Washington, D.C.Today, the House Budget Committeereleased a reporton the necessity for increased federal investment in research and development (R&D) in order to address the crises we now face systemic inequality, an ongoing pandemic, and an historic economic downturn while better preparing our nation for the future. Thereporthighlights the value that government R&D investments add to our nation's economic growth and productivity, our health and quality of life, and our ability to solve pressing problems. The President's relentless attacks on science and facts have made the impact of the coronavirus in the United States more devastating and the resulting economic free fall far worse,said House Budget Chairman John Yarmuth.Federal R&D investments have long helped our nation solve problems at home and abroad, andhave fueled our economic growth for generations. With a renewed commitment to science, innovation, and inclusion, we can supercharge our recovery and begin to make real societal changes that will set our nation on a path to becoming a healthier and more equitable nation. Text of the report can be found here.	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/reps-yarmuth-bacon-davis-young-lead-bipartisan-effort-to-help-children-youth-and-families-experiencing-homelessness-during-coronavirus-pandemic/	Reps. Yarmuth, Bacon, Davis, Young Lead Bipartisan Effort to Help Children, Youth, and Families Experiencing Homelessness During Coronavirus Pandemic	2020-08-07	2020	2020-08	Democrat	House	KY	John Yarmuth	Y000062	yarmuth.house.gov	legacy	WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Representatives John Yarmuth (D-KY), Don Bacon (R-NE), Danny K. Davis (D-IL), and Don Young (R-AK) introduced comprehensive bipartisan legislation to provide $2 billion in flexible funding for community-based organizations to assist children, youth, and families experiencing homeless during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. H.R. 7950, the Emergency Family Stabilization Act (EFSA), would create a new emergency funding stream overseen by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The measure is the companion legislation to S. 3923, introduced in the Senate by Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Joe Manchin (D-WV), and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ). The turmoil brought on by this global pandemic is decidedly worse for those Americans who find themselves experiencing homelessnessespecially our children and young people, said Rep. Yarmuth. As we work to navigate our way through this pandemic and its economic fallout, we need comprehensive, dedicated funding aimed at combating homelessness and preventing exponential harm for already at-risk communities. I'm glad to help lead this bipartisan effort to eliminate as many barriers as possible to the health and safety of homeless youth and families in America. Our community-based organizations will be able to better serve the needs of youth and families experiencing homelessness with the flexible funding included in the Emergency Family Stabilization Act, said Rep. Bacon. As we work to restore and rebuild our communities, this legislation will help to stabilize youth and families during the COVID-19 pandemic and prevent entrenched adult homelessness. Millions of young people, rural and urban, experience homelessness each year. These youth become homeless because they run away from abusive homes, are kicked out of their house, leave the juvenile justice system with nowhere to go, become orphans, or exit the child welfare system with no support to enable successful transitions to adulthood, saidRep…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-on-supreme-courts-daca-ruling/	Yarmuth Statement on Supreme Court's DACA Ruling	2020-06-18	2020	2020-06	Democrat	House	KY	John Yarmuth	Y000062	yarmuth.house.gov	legacy	LOUISVILLE Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) released the statement below following today's Supreme Court decision to block President Trump's rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: Today's decision protecting Dreamers from deportation is another victory for human rights and basic decency in our country. We should all breathe a sigh of relief that those who've spent most of their lives as assets to our communities can now truly call America home. That even this conservative Supreme Court would again reject the administration is a clear sign that the cruelty that guides this president and his Republican enablers is radically dangerous and has no place in American law. ###	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-gets-drivethru-covid19-test-urges-all-protest-participants-to-get-tested/	Yarmuth Gets Drive-Thru COVID-19 Test, Urges All Protest Participants to Get Tested	2020-06-11	2020	2020-06	Democrat	House	KY	John Yarmuth	Y000062	yarmuth.house.gov	legacy	LOUISVILLE Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) was tested for COVID-19 at the drive-thru Norton Healthcare's Respiratory Illness Testing Center in Louisville. Yarmuthwho has no symptoms and is in good healthwas tested out of an abundance of caution after participating in mass gatherings over the weekend, including the vigil for Breonna Taylor and a visit to Jefferson Square Park. The Congressman is using the opportunity to urge all Louisvillians who participated in recent protests to join him in also seeking testingin addition to continuing to wear a mask, practice proper hygiene, and employ safe social distancing measures. While so many of us have been compelled to take to the streets and raise our voicesin protest, in solidarity, and in griefit's important that we also remember that we still face a global pandemic that threatens us all, said Yarmuth. We can assemble and also stay safe. We can call out the injustices we see happening in our community without endangering those we stand with in this fight. I'm glad to be tested and to make sure that I'm not putting my loved ones, my constituents, and the most vulnerable in our community at risk by possibly transmitting this virus. I urge everyone on the front lines of our protests to join me in doing the same. More than 300,000 Kentuckians have been tested for the virus statewide as of June 10, according to data compiled by the Kentucky Department for Public Health. This weekend alone, the Norton Testing Center and a separate testing location set up near the center of protests welcomed nearly 900 Louisvillians seeking tests after participating in mass gatherings over the past two weeks. Norton Healthcare is offering testing, which is available at no cost, to anyone in the community, but you must schedule an appointment. Appointments can be made by visiting their website or calling (502) 861-4611, option 1. COVID-19 testing is also available through most area hospitals and health care providers in Louisville, as well at sites throughout the c…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-congressional-democrats-introduce-comprehensive-policing-reform-legislation-to-address-misconduct-racial-bias/	Yarmuth, Congressional Democrats Introduce Comprehensive Policing Reform Legislation to Address Misconduct, Racial Bias	2020-06-08	2020	2020-06	Democrat	House	KY	John Yarmuth	Y000062	yarmuth.house.gov	legacy	WASHINGTON Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) joined with more than 200 members of the House and Senate in introducing the Justice in Policing Act of 2020, sweeping legislation to reform policing, address police misconduct, and combat racial bias in our justice system. Yarmuth is an original cosponsor of the bicameral legislation. Among the many reforms found within the package, the legislation includes an end to no-knock warrants in drug cases, bans the use of chokeholds, reforms qualified immunity, and incentivizes states to create independent investigative processes for police-involved deaths. People in Louisville and across our nation are fed upthey've taken to the streets to make their voices heard in calling for equal justice for all, and today is a monumental day in that fight, said Yarmuth. I am proud to support the Justice in Policing Act and believe it is a strong step forward in bringing about real change in policing and providing a much-needed level of accountability for the American people. I've promised my constituents that I will use my voice, my time, and my vote to implement policies that adequately reflect the core truth that Black Lives Matter. Without structural change, our justice system will sadly continue to unfairly steal the lives and livelihoods of Black Americans. We have to change. I call on Senator Mitch McConnell to join with Congressional Democrats in calling for swift passage of this legislation. TheJustice in Policing Act of 2020: - Prohibits federal, state, and local law enforcement from racial, religious and discriminatory profiling, and mandates trainingon racial, religious, and discriminatory profiling for all law enforcement. - Bans chokeholds, carotid holds and no-knock warrants at the federal level and limits the transfer of military-grade equipment to state and local law enforcement. - Mandates the use of dashboard cameras and body cameras for federal offices and requires state and local law enforcement to use existing federal funds to ensure th…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-on-the-passing-of-wes-unseld/	Yarmuth Statement on the Passing of Wes Unseld	2020-06-02	2020	2020-06	Democrat	House	KY	John Yarmuth	Y000062	yarmuth.house.gov	legacy	LOUISVILLE Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3), released the statement below on the passing of University of Louisville basketball legend Wes Unseld: My earliest memory of Wes Unseld is as a lanky Seneca High School center, overshadowed by Mike Redd, but dominating games with his rebounding and defensive skills. Yet as great of an athlete as he was, he was an even better person. When my brother Bill broke his leg playing junior high basketball, Wes came to our house, signed his cast, and encouraged him. His career at Louisville was so impressive that he was a top draft pick and earned both the NBA's Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player honors with the Bullets in his first season. Most impressive, however, was his post-player career as a businessman and community leader in his adopted city of Baltimore. Too many younger Louisvillians will never appreciate his greatness, but he was a role model many would be wise to emulate.My thoughts are with his family and loved ones today. ###	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-leads-bipartisan-push-for-increased-homeless-youth-funding-in-covid19-response/	Yarmuth Leads Bipartisan Push for Increased Homeless Youth Funding in COVID-19 Response	2020-05-18	2020	2020-05	Democrat	House	KY	John Yarmuth	Y000062	yarmuth.house.gov	legacy	WASHINGTON Today, in a bipartisan letter to House Leadership, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) and a bipartisan group of 34 Members of the House called for increased funding for programs assisting homeless and runaway youth. Yarmuth was joined in effort by co-leads Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE) and Danny Davis (D-IL), and members from throughout the nation. Homelessness harms the health, development, safety, and education of children and youth, the Members write. The longer a young child experiences homelessness, the more that negative outcomes are magnified, causing lifelong effects on the child, and in turn, the family and community. Now more than ever, these children and youth need our attention. The coronavirus outbreak has created even more barriers to their survival and to accessing the programs and services they need to regain their footing. While some funding for homelessness has been provided in previous federal relief packages, the group call for a targeted response of dedicated funding to assist young people facing homelessness amidst this pandemic. While we appreciate that the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act included some funding related to homelessness, most children and youth experiencing homelessness are not eligible for a majority of services provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Emergency Solutions Grant, nor does this program meet their unique and complex needs, the members added. Dedicated funding is needed through the programs and systems that are best positioned to help them immediately and ensure their long-term stability. A copy of the letter can be found here, and full text can be found below: May 18, 2020 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi The Honorable Kevin McCarthy Speaker of the House Minority Leader The U.S. House of Representatives The U.S. House of Representatives The Capitol, H-232 The Capitol, H-204 Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Speaker Pelosi and …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-on-house-passage-of-the-heroes-act/	Yarmuth Statement on House Passage of the Heroes Act	2020-05-15	2020	2020-05	Democrat	House	KY	John Yarmuth	Y000062	yarmuth.house.gov	legacy	WASHINGTON Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3), released the statement below on House passage of H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act: Today, the House took a substantive step forward in the ongoing federal response to COVID-19 that will provide meaningful economic relief to millions of working families, much-needed resources to frontline workers, support to state and local governments experiencing drastic revenue cuts, and a serious investment in testing, tracing, and treatment of this virus. I'm glad at least one House Republican was willing to put country above party and join Democrats in supporting this vital next step. I hope Senator Mitch McConnell will find the same courage. ###	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-on-the-death-of-breonna-taylor/	Yarmuth Statement on the Death of Breonna Taylor	2020-05-13	2020	2020-05	Democrat	House	KY	John Yarmuth	Y000062	yarmuth.house.gov	legacy	LOUISVILLE Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3), released the statement below on the death of Breonna Taylor: I did not know Breonna Taylor, but the horrifying public reports of how her life so tragically ended are deeply troubling and deserve the most thorough review they can be given. As the ongoing investigation continues and the facts surrounding this heartbreaking event are uncovered, it is my hope that some form of justice can eventually be delivered: to Breonnaa brave and selfless public servantand her family, to a concerned community, and to a nation sick and tired of seeing and hearing of black and brown lives being taken so wantonly and so coldly. ###	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-calls-for-trumpkushner-project-air-bridge-effort-to-be-used-solely-to-replenish-national-stockpile/	Yarmuth Calls for Trump-Kushner "Project Air Bridge" Effort to Be Used Solely to Replenish National Stockpile	2020-05-06	2020	2020-05	Democrat	House	KY	John Yarmuth	Y000062	yarmuth.house.gov	legacy	WASHINGTON Today, in a letter to the White House and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) called on President Trump to instruct FEMA to direct all incoming equipment from Project Air Bridge to the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). FEMA's Project Air Bridge effort was set up to expedite the shipment of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the United States, but so far all of the equipment brought here has been directed to the private markets, where half of the shipments are distributed for sale within so-called hot spot areas and the other half is sold as distributors see fit. As a result, health care providers are being forced to pay exorbitant prices in the open market for necessary, life-saving supplies. Yarmuth's letter calls for all goods and supplies shipped via Project Air Bridge to instead be used to replenish the now-depleted SNS and ensure these materials are being distributed in the most efficient and cost-effective way throughout the United States, not just to the highest bidders. The problem with this system is that health care providers that are treating COVID-19 patients, but are not in hot spots,' have been unable to procure needed PPE for their patients and medical professionals, writes Yarmuth. The private market supply chain they are forced to rely on is completely broken, with hospitals in every state throughout the country bidding against each other, and against states, for very limited supplies of PPE. As a result, prices for masks, gowns, and other desperately needed equipment have increased in cost by as much as 1,000 percent. The fact that taxpayers' dollars are being used to fund Project Air Bridge and that half of those medical supplies are going into the private market where health care providers are forced to pay for these mark ups is nonsensical. Recent news reports have detailed the lack of oversight and accountability within the programled by the President's son-in-law Jared Kushnerand also raised questions about where the s…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-on-sen-mcconnells-remarks-urging-state-and-local-governments-to-go-bankrupt/	Yarmuth Statement on Sen. McConnell's Remarks Urging State and Local Governments to Go Bankrupt	2020-04-24	2020	2020-04	Democrat	House	KY	John Yarmuth	Y000062	yarmuth.house.gov	legacy	WASHINGTON Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3), issued the statement below regarding Senator Mitch McConnell's recent remarks making clear that he'd rather state and local governments go bankrupt than provide them with federal aid: The greatest internal crisis our country has ever known was a war between the states. Now, it seems, Senator McConnell intends to rival that with a war against the states. The deeply cynical suggestion that we let states go bankrupt is hardly an assault on blue states alone, as McConnell would have us believe. Make no mistake, this is an attack on Kentucky and Kentuckians by our own senior senator. Bankruptcy would have devastating consequences on the very people we've asked to fight on the front lines of this crisis police, firefighters, public health workers. And it doesn't stop there. Every Kentuckian would quickly notice that local governments would not have funds to police the streets, pick up garbage, or respond to emergencies. Pensions would be slashed, if not eliminated for government employees, including public school teachers. Pensions they depend on, pensions they've earned. I suppose after three years of spending so much time with Donald Trump, bankruptcy may seem like a viable business strategy. But Kentucky isn't a grown trust fund baby with a billion-dollar inheritance. Kentuckians' lives and livelihoods are on the line, and our Commonwealth deserves a senator who gives a damn about them. ###	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-returns-to-washington-supports-increased-funding-for-hospitals-small-businesses-and-national-covid19-testing/	Yarmuth Returns to Washington, Supports Increased Funding for Hospitals, Small Businesses, and National COVID-19 Testing	2020-04-23	2020	2020-04	Democrat	House	KY	John Yarmuth	Y000062	yarmuth.house.gov	legacy	WASHINGTON Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) returned to Washington to vote in support of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, the next phase of COVID-19 response legislation to increase funding for health care providers, small business loan programs, and expanded testing capacity. There's still much work to be done, but I'm glad we were able to reach yet another bipartisan agreement that will provide much-needed funding for those on the front lines, replenish our small business lending programs, and provide the necessary financial resources to finally start a thorough national testing system, said Yarmuth. My heart continues to break for the families of the tens of thousands of lives lost and the millions more whose lives have been upended by this virus. We are making some progress, but cannot stop until we are saving every life, every business, and every American institution. That includes addressing the dire economic realities faced by our state and local governments, added Yarmuth. Throwing up your hands and telling them to declare bankruptcy is not a solution, it's an abdication. I will continue to fight for this vital funding to be included in the next phase of relief so our state and local leaders have the resources and flexibility they need to successfully lead us out of this crisis. The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act includes: $310 billion in additional Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding, with $30 billion reserved for community-based lenders, small banks and credit unions, and $30 billion reserved for medium-sized banks and credit unions. The legislation also expands small business support beyond PPP by providing $50 billion for SBA disaster lending, translating into more than $350 billion in loans, and $10 billion in SBA disaster grants. $75 billion in hospital and health care funding to provide resources to the frontlines, including Personal Protective Equipment. The Administration has also agreed to key improvem…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-calls-on-trump-to-fully-invoke-dpa-to-protect-kentuckians-on-front-lines-of-covid19-battle/	Yarmuth Calls on Trump to Fully Invoke DPA to Protect Kentuckians on Front Lines of COVID-19 Battle	2020-04-09	2020	2020-04	Democrat	House	KY	John Yarmuth	Y000062	yarmuth.house.gov	legacy	WASHINGTON Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) called on President Trump to fully invoke the Defense Production Act (DPA) to meet the dire need for personal protective equipment (PPE) here in Kentucky and across the country. In a letter to the President, Yarmuth noted the chaos in the current supply chain, with states bidding against each otherand FEMAfor critical medical equipment like facemasks, respirators, protective gowns, and ventilators. Yarmuth also notes that, in some cases, FEMA is redirecting supplies previously secured by local health care providers. The private market is driven by high demand, low supply and panic in the market, Yarmuth writes. As a result, hospitals across the country and even within the same state are bidding against each other, states are bidding against each other and against providers, and everyone is bidding for PPE that has increased in cost by as much as 1,000 percent. When providers do secure a contract, it is often redirected by FEMA at the last minute leaving the hospitals to start over in their search for urgently needed equipment. This situation is untenable and risks the lives of our constituents, Yarmuth continues. That is why I urge you to fully and more effectively invoke the DPA to drastically increase our supply of critical medical equipment. Our nation's frontline health care providers have been working tirelessly to identify and treat the rapidly growing number of COVID-19 cases. We must do our part by ensuring that the federal government uses every option available to support their life-saving work. The lives of people in Kentucky and throughout the nation depend on it. A copy of the letter can be found here, and full text can be found below: April 9, 2020 The President The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President, As a Member of the Kentucky Congressional Delegation, I am writing with profound concern over the current supply chain for personal protective equipment (PPE) and…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-barr-lead-strong-bipartisan-effort-to-cut-red-tape-for-distilleries-producing-hand-sanitizer/	Yarmuth, Barr Lead Strong Bipartisan Effort to Cut Red Tape for Distilleries Producing Hand Sanitizer	2020-03-29	2020	2020-03	Democrat	House	KY	John Yarmuth	Y000062	yarmuth.house.gov	legacy	WASHINGTON U.S. Reps. John Yarmuth (D-KY) and Andy Barr (R-KY) are spearheading a bipartisan effort to cut red tape at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and allow producers of distilled spirits to continue to manufacture hand sanitizer with current supplies in response to shortages created by the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. This week, Yarmuth and Barr coauthored a lettersigned by 87 members of Congress in total, representing districts across the nationthat was sent to FDA Administrator Hahn urgently requesting that the agency update its guidance to recognize the use of undenatured alcohol in sanitizers. Undenatured alcoholwhich distillers have readily available is compliant with the World Health Organization's hand sanitizer formula and has the same effectiveness as denatured alcohol. Yarmuth and Barr's request for clarification of the guideline would allow these distilled spirits producers to continue the charitable efforts they started immediately to help meet the demands of health workers, public servants, and those on the front lines of this public health crisis. Through the current guidance, the members write, the FDA is standing in the way of hundreds of thousands of gallons of hand sanitizer from being produced and given to those on the front lines battling this pandemic. We have a responsibility to provide more resources to help flatten the curve and alleviating this burden would allow distilleries the opportunity to step up and help their communities. We strongly urge the agency to update its guidance to recognize the use of undenatured alcohol in the production of hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 health crisis and work with industry on reasonable safeguards to keep hand sanitizer out of the hands of children. This will ensure distillers do not face a tax bill for filling a vital need in their communities. A signed copy of the letter is availablehere.	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/chairman-yarmuth-on-passage-of-historic-families-workersfirst-coronavirus-legislation/	Chairman Yarmuth on Passage of Historic Families & Workers-First Coronavirus Legislation	2020-03-27	2020	2020-03	Democrat	House	KY	John Yarmuth	Y000062	yarmuth.house.gov	legacy	LOUISVILLE Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3), Chairman of the House Budget Committee, released the statement below following House passage of H.R. 748, The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, with overwhelming bipartisan support: As our nation faces this ongoing health crisis and its impact on our economy, the American people need their federal government to lead and provide support, said Yarmuth. The bipartisan bill passed by the House today makes unprecedented investments in protecting the health of our families, workers, and communities, while also strengthening programs that will help stabilize our economy. It includes nearly $2 billon for our efforts in Kentucky to fight the coronavirus, which will be key to flattening the curve in the Commonwealth and keeping families safe. This legislation is major progress, but there is still far more work ahead. This legislation builds on top of the swift action that House Democrats have already taken to move two critical pieces of coronavirus response legislation into law. Below are just a few of the numerous initiatives in this historic piece of legislation that will benefit American workers and families and strengthen our nation's response: A $150 Billion State and Local Coronavirus Relief Fund, Including Nearly $2 Billion in Dedicated Funding for Kentucky:Creates a $150 billion State and Local Coronavirus Relief Fund to provide states and localities additional resources to cope with the coronavirus pandemic, including $1.732 billion in dedicated funding for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. $260 Billion in Dramatically Expanded Unemployment Benefits:Includes numerous provisions to improve unemployment benefits including providing an additional $600 per week for the next four months, providing an additional 13 weeks of federally funded benefits, and expanding eligibility to include workers in the gig economy and self-employed workers. Immediate Direct Cash Payments to Lower- and Middle-Income Americans:…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-calls-on-fda-to-allow-distillers-to-produce-hand-sanitizer-with-current-supplies/	Yarmuth Calls on FDA to Allow Distillers to Produce Hand Sanitizer with Current Supplies	2020-03-24	2020	2020-03	Democrat	House	KY	John Yarmuth	Y000062	yarmuth.house.gov	legacy	LOUISVILLE Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3), Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Bourbon Caucus, called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to immediately clarify their guidelines to allow America's distilled spirits industry to produce hand sanitizer and disinfectant sprays to combat the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Under current guidelines, the FDA allows only denatured alcohol to be used in the production of hand sanitizer and disinfectant sprays. America's distilleries are able to rapidly produce undenatured alcohol and have hundreds of gallons at the ready to manufacture sanitizers and sprays that meet necessary World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, but bureaucratic roadblocks at the FDA are preventing distillers from providing this life-saving product to communities. As we face this global pandemic, everyday Americans are stepping up to answer the calls of those on the frontlines in our communities in needand the same goes for America's distilled spirits producers, said Yarmuth. They've swiftly worked to begin manufacturing hand sanitizer and other products to ensure the safety of our medical professionals, first responders, and essential workers that are at the forefront of this public health emergency. I have worked with Senate Majority Leader McConnell and other members of the Kentucky delegation to urge the FDA to act immediately. Today, I publicly call on the agency to stop standing in the way of getting these life-saving products to the communities that desperately need them. Once the FDA updates its guidelines, Congress can then move to update the tax code to ensure that distiller-produced sanitizers and sprays are not taxed at the rate of alcohol. For a map of U.S. distilled spirits producers working to manufacture hand sanitizer in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, visit the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States' websitehere. ###	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-announces-sba-approval-of-disaster-loan-assistance-for-kentucky/	Yarmuth Announces SBA Approval of Disaster Loan Assistance for Kentucky	2020-03-20	2020	2020-03	Democrat	House	KY	John Yarmuth	Y000062	yarmuth.house.gov	legacy	LOUISVILLE Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will now be offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Kentucky small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in the entire state of Kentucky. With great uncertainty before us as we combat this global pandemic, it's absolutely vital that our local small businesses have the resources they need to take care of their workers and survive this crisis, said Yarmuth. The SBA worked swiftly to approve this request and make funds available to small businesses here in Louisville and throughout our Commonwealth. I'll continue to do my part to ensure that the federal government is doing everything possible to keep Louisvillians safe, quickly flatten the curve, and minimize long-term consequences to our community, public health, and economy. SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance per small business and can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing. These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can't be paid because of the disaster's impact. The interest rate is 3.75% for small businesses without credit available elsewhere; businesses with credit available elsewhere are not eligible. The interest rate for non-profits is 2.75%. SBA offers loans with long-term repayments in order to keep payments affordable, up to a maximum of 30 years. Terms are determined on a case-by-case basis, based upon each borrower's ability to repay. Eligibility for Economic Injury Disaster Loans is based on the financial impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. Applicants may also call SBA's Customer Servi…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/chairman-yarmuth-statement-on-passage-of-the-families-first-coronavirus-response-act/	Chairman Yarmuth Statement on Passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act	2020-03-14	2020	2020-03	Democrat	House	KY	John Yarmuth	Y000062	yarmuth.house.gov	legacy	Washington, D.C. Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement: Today's passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act is an important step forward in providing a coordinated and comprehensive response to keep Americans safe. We are committed to doing all it takes to not only slow the spread of the virus and ensure access to affordable treatment, but to provide quick, effective, and well-targeted economic support to America's families hurt by the outbreak. # # #	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/rep-yarmuth-to-hold-louisville-town-hall-with-house-gun-violence-task-force-chairman/	Rep. Yarmuth to Hold Louisville Town Hall with House Gun Violence Task Force Chairman	2020-03-05	2020	2020-03	Democrat	House	KY	John Yarmuth	Y000062	yarmuth.house.gov	legacy	LOUISVILLE Tonight at 6:00pm ET, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) will hold a Town Hall event to discuss gun violence prevention in the auditorium at Atherton High School. Joining Yarmuth for the event will be Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-5), who serves as Chairman of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force in Congress. The Congressmen will engage in a conversation about gun violence prevention, moderated by Sadiqa Reynolds of the Louisville Urban League, and take questions from the audience. Additional guest speakers will also participate. This event is free and open to the general public and all members of the media. The event will also be livestreamed on the Congressman's Facebookpage. NOTE: All attendees must enter through the school's Emerson Entrance at the corner of Dundee Road and Emerson Avenue. WHO: Congressman John Yarmuth Congressman Mike Thompson, House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mayor Greg Fischer Sadiqa Reynolds, Louisville Urban League Rashaad Abdur-Rahman, Office for Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods Whitney Austin, Whitney/Strong Founder Terrell Williams, Gun Violence Survivor WHEN: Thursday, March 5 TIME: 6:00pm-8:00pm ET LOCATION: Atherton High School Auditorium Dundee Road & Emerson Avenue Louisville, KY 40205 Map it	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-on-president-trumps-state-of-the-union-address2/	Yarmuth Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address	2020-02-05	2020	2020-02	Democrat	House	KY	John Yarmuth	Y000062	yarmuth.house.gov	legacy	WASHINGTON Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) issued the statement below following President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union address: 40 million Americans currently live in poverty, 53 million American workers44 percent of our workforcebarely make $18,000 a year, and the typical American family is worse off than they were 20 years ago. We did not hear about them tonight. We did not hear about families who are struggling day-to-day to pay the bills. We didn't hear from a President who understands or cares about the real challenges facing American families, we heard from a President who only cares about his friends. ###	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yarmuth.house.gov/press/yarmuth-statement-on-military-strike-in-iraq/	Yarmuth Statement on Military Strike in Iraq	2020-01-03	2020	2020-01	Democrat	House	KY	John Yarmuth	Y000062	yarmuth.house.gov	legacy	LOUISVILLE Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) issued the following statement regarding the Trump Administration's deadly airstrike that targeted Iranian military leaders at the Baghdad International Airport: I am deeply concerned by President Trump's rapid escalation of hostilities with Iran and the lack of any discernible concern for the consequences. Qasem Soleimani was an enemy of the United States, but the decision to assassinate him without the consultation, much less authorization of Congress, and without support from our allies shows this not to be part of a deliberate strategy but the whim of an impetuous commander-in-chief. Iran has made it clear that they will retaliate. The Trump administration must come before Congress to provide an explanation of what has happened thus far, what they believe might warrant further military action, and why they have brought us to the precipice of yet another deadly, open-ended war in the Middle East. Anything less would be a rejection of our Constitution and the foundation of our republic. I call on my Republican colleagues to stop looking the other way and join Democrats in fulfilling our constitutional obligation of ensuring our nation has a full understanding of President Trump's apparent push toward war. ###	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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   [collected_at] TEXT,
   [updated_at] TEXT
);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_date]
    ON [releases] ([date]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_year]
    ON [releases] ([year]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_party]
    ON [releases] ([party]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_chamber]
    ON [releases] ([chamber]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_state]
    ON [releases] ([state]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_bioguide_id]
    ON [releases] ([bioguide_id]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_has_text]
    ON [releases] ([has_text]);

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32 rows where party = "Democrat", state = "KY" and year = 2020 sorted by date descending

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