url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mcgarvey-jayapal-demand-trump-administration-reverse-rule-to-fast-track-ice-detention-and-deportation-proceedings-for-asylum-seekers,"Reps. McGarvey, Jayapal Demand Trump Administration Reverse Rule to Fast-Track ICE Detention and Deportation Proceedings for Asylum Seekers",2026-08-14,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congressional Democrats say new DHS rule will push more asylum seekers into ICE detention and deportation as arrests at airports surge nationwide WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 14, 2026) – Today, Representatives Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) led 69 Congressional Democrats in a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) calling on the Trump administration to withdraw its new rule allowing asylum officers to reject an affirmative asylum seeker’s case without an interview and refer him or her directly to immigration court for deportation proceedings. The rule comes as ICE ramps up arrests of individuals at airports, including those with legal status or pending applications. Last month Sarafinah Bukirwa, one of McGarvey’s constituents with a valid visa and active asylum application, was detained by ICE at Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport. “USCIS’s failure to adjudicate such applications in a timely manner is now being weaponized by ICE, which, in collaboration with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), is arresting individuals as they attempt to fly domestically,” the Members wrote. McGarvey and Jayapal argued eliminating these interviews – a standard practice since 1990 – will deny those arrested under the new DHS rule from receiving full and fair consideration of their case, especially for asylum seekers who’ve faced persecution and violence and for survivors of gender-based violence. The Members also rejected the administration’s claim that the rule would help address the asylum backlog, arguing it simply moves cases a USCIS officer could have decided into immigration courts, which already have 2.3 million pending asylum cases and keeps asylum seekers waiting in ICE detention even longer. Instead, they called for increasing the number of asylum officers and resources for USCIS to process applications faster. “Given the fact that Congress has given the administration $240 billion for immigration enforcement, moves like this call into question the Department’s ability to deploy those additional resources responsibly,” the Members continued. Read the full letter here. ###",1,2026-08-15T05:23:20Z,2026-08-15T05:24:50Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mcgarvey-sends-letter-to-epa-administrator-opposing-exemptions-for-kentucky-chemical-plants-in-neighborhoods-already-facing-elevated-air-pollution-higher-risks-of-cancer,"Congressman McGarvey Sends Letter to EPA Administrator Opposing Exemptions for Kentucky Chemical Plants in Neighborhoods Already Facing Elevated Air Pollution, Higher Risks of Cancer",2026-08-10,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 10, 2026) – Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin to oppose the Trump administration’s recent exemptions for chemical plants to comply with air standards that limit toxic emissions. The announcement included two Kentucky facilities: Zeon Chemicals, a synthetic rubber manufacturer in Louisville, and Westlake, a vinyl manufacturer in Calvert City. “Removing these limits on chemical emissions will directly harm my constituents, including in Louisville neighborhoods that have already for decades lived with the impacts of industrial pollution and contamination,” McGarvey wrote. In the letter, the Congressman calls on EPA to reconsider the rollbacks and points to EPA’s own National Air Toxics Assessment, which concluded that Rubbertown’s proximity to industrial facilities that release carcinogens into the air and groundwater supply has resulted in an elevated exposure to pollution and higher risk of cancer and other health problems. Last year, the administration granted a similar exemption to Bakelite Synthetics, a formaldehyde plant located 500 feet from homes in the Riverside Gardens neighborhood in Louisville, just 6 months after a chemical spill at the facility turned a creek in the Rubbertown neighborhood of Louisville red. “EPA should not reward polluters with exemptions without any regard for the people who will live with the consequences,” McGarvey concluded. “This administration’s irresponsible deregulatory actions will inevitably harm Louisvillians. Every person has a right to breathable air and clean water. Residents in at-risk neighborhoods shouldn’t need to worry about those rights being rolled back for the sake of industry.” The letter follows a series of letters by Rep. McGarvey’s office, probing incidents of chemical pollution in Louisville linked with adverse health effects and an association with cancer. Read the full letter here. ### Congressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky’s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.",1,2026-09-01T09:48:49Z,2026-09-01T09:49:51Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-on-release-and-hospitalization-of-sarafinah-bukirwa,Congressman Morgan McGarvey on Release and Hospitalization of Sarafinah Bukirwa,2026-07-31,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 31, 2026) – Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement after Sarafinah Bukirwa, who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, was released from ICE custody and admitted to the hospital today: “I’m so relieved Sarafinah is finally getting the care she needs and this nightmare is behind her, but so many families are still going through it. As long as this cruel administration continues its campaign of terror in our communities, we have to keep standing up for our neighbors.” Rep. McGarvey has been working with family and advocates of Bukirwa since she was detained on July 22 and has called for her immediate release and prompt medical care. ### Congressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky’s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.",1,2026-08-01T07:27:26Z,2026-08-01T07:28:22Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-demands-records-from-ice-on-constituent-with-serious-medical-condition,Congressman Morgan McGarvey Demands Records from ICE on Constituent with Serious Medical Condition,2026-07-29,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 29, 2026) – Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey sent an urgent Congressional inquiry and records request to a senior U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official demanding information related to the detention of Sarafinah Bukirwa, who was taken into custody by ICE at Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville. Rep. McGarvey has been working with family and advocates of Bukirwa since she was detained on July 22 and has called for her immediate removal and prompt medical care. Read the full letter to ICE below: Dear Mr. Venturella, On July 22nd at the Louisville Muhammad Ali Airport, Sarafinah Bukirwa (“Ms. Bukirwa”), a resident of Kentucky’s 3rd Congressional District, was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky and transported to the Grayson County Jail. This detention is particularly troubling because Ms. Bukirwa entered the United States legally, has a valid work authorization, and a pending asylum claim. Furthermore, based on the information reviewed by my team, as well as the information made available to Ms. Bukirwa’s attorney, there are no criminal charges pending or resolved against Ms. Bukirwa. Ms. Bukirwa is the executive director of Sarafinah Sickle Cell Society (SASCELL), an organization that works to provide lifesaving medical care, awareness programs, and support services for those with sickle cell disease throughout the world. She was on her way to address a conference in California when ICE agents grabbed her and took her to Grayson County. Of immediate concern, Ms. Bukirwa herself has sickle cell disease and had all her necessary medication and doctor’s instructions regarding her condition at the time of her arrest. Our office has received reports that, upon arrival at the Grayson County Jail, Ms. Bukirwa was denied medication for her sickle cell disease. We have also been told Ms. Bukirwa was hit by officers, and was stripped of her hijab and all clothes in the presence of male officers. As such, I am requesting the following information and materials no later than 5:00 PM on August 5th, 2026: All body-worn-camera footage recorded during Ms. Bukirwa’s arrival, removal from the transport vehicle, entry into the Grayson County Detention Center, and intake or booking process. All fixed-camera, handheld-camera, surveillance, audio, or other recordings depicting Ms. Bukirwa’s arrival, intake, booking, searches, medical screening, housing assignment, movement through the facility, or first night in custody. All video and audio recordings from the housing unit, cell, holding area, medical unit, intake area, booking area, hallway, sally port, or other location in which Ms. Bukirwa was held during her first 48 hours in custody. The complete intake and booking file, including property inventories, search records, classification assessments, housing determinations, photographs, fingerprints, screening forms, acknowledgment forms, and orientation materials. The names, titles, employers, and identification numbers of all ICE, DHS, Grayson County, contractor, correctional, and medical personnel who participated in or were present for Ms. Bukirwa’s intake. Copies of all logs documenting welfare checks, cell checks, rounds, meals, medication distribution, medical encounters, requests for assistance, and movements involving Ms. Bukirwa. All incident reports and grievances filed with DHS (including the Ombudsman and OIG and any other relevant subagencies who have jurisdiction over these issues) regarding any officers involved in Mrs. Bukirwa’s intake process. Any and all incident reports that DHS (including any subagencies who have jurisdiction over these issues) has received regarding Grayson County staff and medical facilities since March 2025. For any requested record that ICE contends is held by the Grayson County Detention Center, a contractor, another DHS component, or another governmental entity, please: identify the custodian and location of the record; state whether ICE has the contractual, legal, or practical ability to obtain it; immediately direct the custodian to preserve it; and provide my office with the name and contact information of the appropriate official from whom the record may be obtained. This is an urgent congressional inquiry involving the liberty, health, and safety of a constituent with a serious medical condition. Sincerely, Morgan McGarvey Member of Congress ### Congressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky’s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.",1,2026-08-01T07:27:26Z,2026-08-01T07:28:22Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcgarvey-opposes-camp-ground-road-data-center-in-letter-to-lgande-dont-raise-louisvilles-rates-to-pay-for-it,Rep. McGarvey Opposes Camp Ground Road Data Center in Letter to LG&E: Don’t Raise Louisville’s Rates to Pay for It,2026-07-09,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"“For generations, working class Kentuckians have powered this nation’s growth. Our coal has lit homes, built cities, fueled factories, and helped create enormous wealth for those far outside the communities that made it possible.” WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 9, 2026) – Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) sent a letter to LG&E President John R. Crockett III, opposing the hyperscale data center planned for Camp Ground Road in Louisville and demanding Louisville families aren’t forced to pay for the development or expected surge in electricity demand. Despite widespread community opposition, the Louisville Planning Commission fast-tracked site approval for construction of the data center in June 2025, and phase one of the project is expected to come online in October. The single facility is expected to use 400 megawatts of power – a 63% increase in demand on the grid, or the equivalent of adding roughly 280,000 households. To meet the rising energy demand of hyperscale data centers, utility companies have ramped up operations. McGarvey argues Kentuckians shouldn’t be forced to shoulder the long-lasting costs again. “We sacrificed miners, their families, and our land for the benefit of industry and have never been made whole,” he wrote. “We must not repeat the mistakes of the past and again gamble with our community’s long term economic and environmental health.” In the letter, McGarvey points to the explosion in data center electricity use nationwide – citing a 267% increase in electricity prices over the past five years in areas with high concentrations of data centers – and warns that “the companies that own, develop, and profit from these data centers often do not pay for this increased usage or bear the costs of bringing necessary capacity online.” “LG&E must ensure that this hyper-scale data construction and the development of infrastructure required to serve it do not increase costs for existing ratepayers,” McGarvey concluded. The letter demands answers to a series of questions about how LG&E will protect existing customers, including: What new infrastructure is required to serve the Camp Ground Road data center, how much will it cost, and who will pay for these upgrades? What costs will be passed on to residential and small business ratepayers? Will current customers face higher risks of outages? Will the data center get priority over existing ratepayers during extreme heat or weather? Read the full letter to LG&E here. ### Congressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky’s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.",1,2026-07-10T08:20:04Z,2026-07-10T08:21:18Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-on-supreme-court-birthright-citizenship-ruling,Congressman Morgan McGarvey on Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling,2026-06-30,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 30, 2026) – Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled in Trump v. Barbara to block President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship: ""If you’re born in the United States, you’re a citizen. Period. The Trump administration is going after the legal status of anyone they don’t deem worthy to live in this country, and the Supreme Court should’ve never entertained it for this long.” ### Congressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky’s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.",1,2026-07-01T06:34:07Z,2026-07-01T06:35:35Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-on-supreme-court-campaign-finance-limit-ruling,Congressman Morgan McGarvey on Supreme Court Campaign Finance Limit Ruling,2026-06-30,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 30, 2026) – Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled in National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission to strike down restrictions on campaign spending between political parties and candidates: ""We can’t continue to let billionaire donors spend limitless money in our elections and keep calling it democracy. Everyone agrees our system is broken in America, and today the Supreme Court made it a whole lot worse.” ### Congressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky’s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.",1,2026-07-01T06:34:07Z,2026-07-01T06:35:35Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-on-supreme-court-trans-athlete-ruling,Congressman Morgan McGarvey on Supreme Court Trans Athlete Ruling,2026-06-30,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 30, 2026) – Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled in West Virginia v. BPJ and Little v. Hecox to allow states to ban transgender students from playing on youth sports teams: “The Trump administration has gone out of its way to make life even harder for a couple of kids in Kentucky who already have it hard enough. Meanwhile, 15,000 Kentuckians already lost Medicaid this year because of how much costs have gone up and more than a thousand patients at Lee Specialty Clinic in Louisville are worried about losing their care. “Republicans are hoping they can distract us from the damage they’ve done to our communities, but we’re not going to let them.” ### Congressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky’s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.",1,2026-07-01T06:34:07Z,2026-07-01T06:35:35Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-reacts-to-supreme-court-ruling-allowing-trump-to-end-legal-protections-for-haitians-syrians,"Congressman Morgan McGarvey Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Trump to End Legal Protections for Haitians, Syrians",2026-06-30,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 25, 2026) – Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled in Mullin v. Doe to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria: “This has nothing to do with legal status, and it never has. “The Trump administration is going after immigrants with legal status just so they can deport more people — and apparently the Supreme Court is going to let them do it. “If you still think this isn’t racist, look no further than what the president has said about the Haitian community.” ### Congressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky’s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.",1,2026-07-01T06:34:07Z,2026-07-01T06:35:35Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mcgarvey-williams-lead-democrats-from-abortion-ban-states-to-demand-end-to-growing-criminalization-of-miscarriages,"Reps. McGarvey, Williams Lead Democrats from Abortion Ban States to Demand End to Growing Criminalization of Miscarriages",2026-06-24,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Lawmakers urge HHS and DOJ to address alarming trend of pregnancy-related arrests, citing 400+ criminal charges since Dobbs decision WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 24, 2026) – Today, Reps. Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Nikema Williams (GA-05) led lawmakers representing states with severely restrictive or near-total abortion bans in a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche regarding the growing criminalization of miscarriages across the country. Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, prosecutors and law enforcement agencies have increasingly treated pregnancy loss as a potential crime rather than a deeply personal medical tragedy. During the first two years after Dobbs, prosecutors across the country filed more than 400 criminal charges related to pregnancy, pregnancy loss, or birth, and 15 states have maintained century-old criminal bans related to “concealing” a pregnancy loss. The letter highlights recent cases where women were criminally charged after a stillbirth or miscarriage, including a 26-year-old in Nevada and a 24-year-old in Georgia. “These cases are not isolated,” the Members wrote. “They show a national pattern where miscarriage is treated as intentional, and individuals are subjected to criminal investigation and prosecution for events that are unavoidable and naturally occurring.” In the letter, lawmakers warn of a growing climate of fear where “patients are afraid to seek medical care, physicians are afraid to provide it, and families are caught in the crosshairs of politicized enforcement.” “No one should be afraid to go to jail during what could be one of the most devastating moments of their life,” the Members concluded. “No family should face police interrogation when experiencing a health crisis.” Read the full letter to Secretary Kennedy and Acting Attorney General Blanche here. The letter was also signed by Reps. Steve Cohen (TN-09), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Terri Sewell (AL-07), and Marc Veasey (TX-33). ### Congressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky’s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.",1,2026-06-25T06:30:03Z,2026-06-25T06:31:21Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mcgarvey-introduces-legislation-to-protect-the-well-being-of-children-in-federal-policymaking-for-national-childrens-week,Congressman McGarvey and Senator Markey Introduce Legislation to Protect the Well-Being of Children in Federal Policymaking for National Children’s Week,2026-06-11,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington (June 11, 2026) - Today, Representatives Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) introduced the Child Safety and Well-Being Act to advocate for and protect children in federal policymaking. The legislation would establish an independent commission to promote the interests of children and marginalized youth and ensure that their interests are protected and advanced in federal policy. Companion legislation was introduced by . Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) in the Senate. The Child Safety and Well-Being Act comes in advance of National Children’s Week, while the Trump administration’s drastic cuts in the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill devastate health care coverage and nutrition assistance for children across the country. Recent data shows that 1.5 million children have lost Medicaid or CHIP health coverage since January 2025. “In Kentucky, one in five kids still lives in poverty, and the latest cuts to programs like Medicaid and SNAP will push that number higher,” said Congressman McGarvey. “The federal government is failing our kids when it comes to the basics, and they’ve all but ignored the new issues our kids are dealing with. Young people are growing up in a world that’s changing faster than our policies can keep up, and that’s why this bill is so important. It forces us to confront those issues with every decision we make in Congress and ask ourselves how we can make the next generation’s lives better.” “Children are around twenty-five percent of the population, but they are one hundred percent of our future,” said Senator Markey. “Children’s voices must be represented when we make decisions that will impact their lives. As the Trump administration strips health care, education, nutrition assistance, and protections from children all over the country, we must create pathways for American families to fight back and make their voices heard in Washington.” “Our children shape our future,” said Congresswoman DeLauro, co-chair of the Congressional Babies Caucus. “It is up to us to ensure they are protected and never treated like an afterthought by our policymaking. They are the heart of our nation and our most valuable resource. We should treat them as such. I am proud to join my colleagues in reintroducing the Child Safety and Well-Being Act, legislation that would establish a Children’s Commission to examine federal policy and its impacts on our children so that lawmakers can make informed choices when legislating. We must ensure our children can grow into successful adults, in environments that help them thrive.” “Children will live with the consequences of today’s decisions longer than the rest of us, and yet they’re usually left out of the rooms where these decisions are made. That results in adult-centric policies on everything from education to health care to gun violence, rather than addressing the needs of children. That’s why I’m proud to co-lead the Child Safety and Well-Being Act to create an independent commission dedicated to prioritizing the well-being of our children in the policymaking process. It’s our job as the adults in the room to look out for the children who can’t look out for themselves,” said Congresswoman Jacobs. “Every child deserves a chance to grow up in a healthy, safe, and supported environment,” said Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, co-chair of the Congressional Mamas’ Caucus. “This legislation ensures that federal policy takes into consideration our children’s well-being. I am proud to co-lead this legislation to center the voices of children and families who have too often been overlooked and give them the support and resources they need to flourish.” “We founded the Dads Caucus to champion policies that help children and families thrive,” said Dads Caucus Chair, Congressman Jimmy Gomez. “Young people today face challenges that would have been hard to imagine a generation ago, and we have a responsibility to ensure their needs remain front and center. That's why introducing the Child Safety and Well-Being Act with fellow Dads Caucus member Rep. Morgan McGarvey is so important. Children deserve leaders who are focused on their future and committed to helping them succeed.” The bill would: Establish a Children’s Commission to evaluate how federal policy affects children’s well-being, monitor the development and implementation of laws affecting children, and inform Congress and the states on the views and interests of children. Empower the Commission to advocate for the views and interests of children and marginalized youth by advising Congress, agencies, and states on policies impacting child well-being. Direct the Commission to publish reports, examine global and domestic issues, and collaborate with other children’s commissioners across the country and around the globe to further support the interests of children and marginalized youth. The Child Safety and Well-Being Act is endorsed by First Focus Campaign for Children, UNICEF USA, Child Labor Coalition, Education for All Coalition, Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs (AFOP), Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs (AMSPDC), GlobalPartnersUnited LLC, Kids Can't Wait, Kurtishi & Associates, Media Voices for Children, National Advocacy Center of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, National Consumers League, National Council of Jewish Women, National League for Nursing, Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky, Public Advocacy for Kids (PAK), RISE Institute, School-Based Health Alliance, Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Justice Team, Students Engaged for Advancing Texas (SEAT), The Initiative for Civility in Everyday Life, The World As It Could Be, Voices for Virginia’s Children, and ZERO TO THREE. ###",1,2026-06-12T06:37:16Z,2026-06-12T06:39:00Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-attempts-to-divert-70-billion-ice-budget-bill-to-homeless-veterans,Congressman Morgan McGarvey Attempts to Divert $70 Billion ICE Budget Bill to Homeless Veterans,2026-06-09,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"“There’s so much good we could do with this money. Just about anything would be better than giving it to ICE.” WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 9, 2026) – Today, the House will vote on a Senate-passed government funding package with an additional $70 billion for ICE and CBP, totaling $240 billion under the Trump administration. Last night, Rep. McGarvey proposed diverting the funding to the Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans homelessness assistance programs. Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey, railed against the bill on the House floor before casting his nay vote. DOWNLOAD LANDSCAPE VIDEO HERE TRANSCRIPT: Mr. Speaker We gotta stop saying this about $70 billion for ICE. This is about $240 billion for ICE. Republicans gave ICE $170 billion last July, and in less than one year they want to give them $70 billion more. That’s more for ICE this year than Russia spent on its military — and they’re currently at war. $240 billion for honest to god stormtroopers — masked, armed agents kidnapping people off the street, murdering U.S. citizens, separating families, and detaining children. We shouldn’t give them another dollar. We cannot give them another $70 billion. But if you’re willing to spend it, imagine the good we could do with that kind of money. We could make people’s lives better. A free school breakfast and lunch for every kid in America. Free child care for every American family with a kid under five. We could bring back the healthcare tax credits that Republicans killed because “too expensive” for three more years. Since feeding kids and fixing health care aren’t your thing, maybe we can agree on our veterans. You guys say you care about our veterans. Let’s do something about it. For $70 billion, we could end veteran homelessness forever, probably seven times over. In fact, I offered an amendment to this bill that does just that. Actually, with $70 billion, we could end homelessness in America. And that’s just one example. There’s so much good we could do with this money. Just about anything would be better than giving it to ICE. Vote no, I yield back. ### Congressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky’s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.",1,2026-06-10T06:36:00Z,2026-06-10T06:37:32Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mcgarvey-and-garbarino-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-improve-education-resources-for-deafblind-children,Reps. McGarvey and Garbarino Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Education Resources for Deafblind Children,2026-06-05,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 05, 2026) – Today, Congressmen Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Andrew R. Garbarino (NY-02) introduced the Helen Keller Education Act, a bill to improve educational resources for children and youth who are blind and low vision or deafblind. “Any kid without the right resources in a classroom is going to struggle to reach their full potential, and it’s no different for deafblind students,” said Congressman McGarvey. “The Helen Keller Education Act makes sure these students are getting specialized instruction with trained teachers in an environment that brings out their best. I appreciate Rep. Garbarino’s partnership and advocacy on this legislation as we keep fighting to get every student the education they deserve.” “Every student deserves access to the tools and support they need to succeed in the classroom,” said Congressman Garbarino. “For children who are deafblind, that often requires specialized services and trained professionals who understand their unique needs. This bipartisan legislation will help ensure students have access to the resources necessary to receive a quality education. I’m proud to work with Congressman McGarvey to support these children.” The Helen Keller Education Act aims to ensure deafblind youth receive the same education as their peers by: Requiring states to identify deafblind children even if they are classified and receiving supports under a different disability category; Including intervener services to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act related services; Requiring states to file a deafblind services addendum within 2 years of enactment; Strengthening evaluations and Individualized Education Program (IEP) requirements for deafblind students; Improving early intervention; and Expanding personnel preparation for teachers, interveners, and early intervention specialists. The full text of the bill can be found here. ### Congressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky’s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans’ Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.",1,2026-06-06T06:16:30Z,2026-06-06T06:17:47Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mcgarvey-and-rutherford-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-bill-to-help-children-with-hearing-and-vision-disabilities,"Reps. McGarvey and Rutherford Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Help Children with Hearing and Vision Disabilities",2026-06-05,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 05, 2026) – Today, Congressmen Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and John H. Rutherford (FL-05) introduced the Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act (Cogswell-Macy Act), a bill to improve educational resources for children and youth who are blind or low vision, deaf or hard of hearing, deafblind, or deafdisabled. Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), are leading companion legislation in the Senate. “No disability should get in the way of a student’s education, but right now too many students aren’t getting the specialized support they need to get the same education as their peers,” said Congressman McGarvey. “The Cogswell-Macy Act closes that gap for students who are deaf, blind, or deafblind so they don’t miss out on critical information in the classroom and makes sure every child is set up for success.” “As the representative for the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind and as Co-Chair of the Congressional Deaf Caucus, I have advocated for Deaf and hard of hearing Americans throughout my career in Congress,” said Representative Rutherford. “My experience with Deaf and hard of hearing students across my district has taught me how valuable equitable access to education can be for individuals with disabilities. I am proud to join Representative McGarvey and our colleagues in reintroducing the bipartisan, bicameral Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act, which would improve education and services for children and youth who are blind, visually impaired, Deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind. Every student deserves to learn in an environment that suits their needs.” The legislation has been endorsed by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals, Addis Ababa University, Department of Special Needs and Inclusive Education, American Council of the Blind, American Council of the Blind of New York, American Council of the Blind of Ohio, American Council of the Blind of Western New York, Inc., Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired South Carolina, Carroll Center for the Blind, CATT Program at AIDB, Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth, Center of Vision Enhancement, Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf (CEASD), Council of Citizens with Low Vision International, Cultivating Inclusion, DeafBlind Community of Texas, DeafBlind Community United, DGCKids, Golden Triangle Council of the Blind, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Haramaya University College of Education Behavioral Science, Department of Special Needs & Inclusive Education, Hawaii Association of the Blind, Hunter College CUNY, Programs in Blindness/Visual Impairment, Illinois Council of the Blind, Kansas Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc., Lighthouse Louisiana, Lighthouse of Central Florida, Louisiana Association for the Blind, National Intervener & Advocate Association, Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing, National Association of the Deaf, National Council on Independent Living, National DeafBlind Coalition, National Family Association for DeafBlind, New Mexico School for the Blind & Visually Impaired, New York Institute for Special Education, Pennsylvania Council of the Blind, Pennsylvania Partnership for the DeafBlind, St. Joseph's School for the Blind, Statewide Independent Living Center of Hawaii, Success Beyond Sight, Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind, Tempe Elementary School District 3, Texas School for the Deaf, The Alliance of and for Visually Impaired Texans (AVIT), The Gibney Family Foundation, Vermont Association to the Blind and Visually Impaired, VIA Visually Impaired Advancement, VisAbility, Vision Interventions and Parental Supports (VIPS), Wayfinder Family Services, Westchester Council of the Blind of New York, and Xavier Society for the Blind. The full text of the bill can be found here. ### Congressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky’s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans’ Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.",1,2026-06-06T06:16:30Z,2026-06-06T06:17:47Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mcgarvey-casar-and-watson-coleman-introduce-young-adult-tax-credit-act,"Reps. McGarvey, Casar, and Watson Coleman Introduce Young Adult Tax Credit Act",2026-05-27,2026,2026-05,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Bill establishes a $500 monthly tax credit for 18- to 24- year olds, modeled after Louisville's successful guaranteed income program WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27, 2026) – Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Chair Greg Casar (TX-35), and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced the Young Adult Tax Credit Act, a bill to create a universal $500 monthly tax credit, indexed to inflation, for every 18- to 24- year old in the United States. The bill’s introduction was announced at Rep. McGarvey's Louisville district office with a local recipient of the Young Adult Louisville Income for Transformation (YALift!), a guaranteed income pilot program in Louisville that inspired the federal legislation. “Young adults are up against one of the most expensive economies we’ve seen in generations,"" said Congressman Morgan McGarvey. “We’ve got talented, smart young people excited to start their own lives, but the cost of rent, groceries, gas, and tuition has climbed high enough to fully stop them in their tracks. The Young Adult Tax Credit Act is about giving them a shot at financial independence. Whether it’s going to college, moving out from home, or getting trained for the job they always wanted, this money is an investment in their next chapter in life.” “I’m proud to be a co-lead of Congressman McGarvey's bill because young people deserve a break,” said CPC Chair Greg Casar. “With rising prices from everything from rent to education, too many young Americans face an uphill battle. I'm grateful to Congressman McGarvey for leading the way on this proposal to begin to change that.” “Young adults face some of the highest rates of poverty in comparison to their older counterparts,"" said Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman. ""I am proud to co-lead this legislation with Congressman McGarvey which put cash transfers directly into the hands of young adults as they navigate this critical point in their lives. Across the nation we've seen the positive effects of people utilizing direct income support -- it puts us on the path to finally abolishing poverty in the United States.” In 2022, the YALift! program invested in 151 young adults through a $500 a month payment for 12 months. As a result, half of the recipients used the income to pursue education or training, and recipients were 32 percent more likely to report working full time and 70 percent less likely to be evicted. The full text of the bill can be found here. ### Congressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky’s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans’ Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.",1,2026-05-28T06:29:45Z,2026-05-28T06:31:18Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-reacts-to-supreme-court-ruling-on-louisiana-v-callais,Congressman Morgan McGarvey Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling on Louisiana v. Callais,2026-04-29,2026,2026-04,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 29, 2026) – Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais: “This Supreme Court decision is a generational setback for American democracy – one that threatens to drag us back to a dark time in our nation’s history. Not since Jim Crow have we seen this level of systemic disenfranchisement of Black voters. “It’s despicable, and we will not sit back and allow the Court to further erode the hard-fought right to fair representation for Black Americans. ""Congress must pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to undo this harm and prevent future attempts to silence Black voters.” ### Congressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky’s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.",1,2026-04-30T06:05:15Z,2026-04-30T06:07:09Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-calls-on-faa-to-permanently-ground-md-11-after-tragic-louisville-crash-in-november,Congressman Morgan McGarvey Calls on FAA to Permanently Ground MD-11 After Tragic Louisville Crash in November,2026-04-24,2026,2026-04,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 24, 2026) – Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey sent a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), urging the agency to permanently ground the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 (MD-11) after the devastating crash of UPS Flight 2976 in Louisville last November. According to initial reporting and the National Transportation Safety Board, Flight 2976 experienced a critical structural failure causing the left engine and pylon to detach from the rest of the aircraft. “Families have lost loved ones, communities have suffered overwhelming sadness, and the nation has witnessed yet another catastrophic disaster involving an aircraft with a long-documented history of mechanical problems,” McGarvey wrote. “We have a collective responsibility to ensure that no additional lives are put at risk by an aircraft whose design and operational history have repeatedly demonstrated an unacceptable level of danger.” The letter asserts the tragedy in Louisville was the result of a broader pattern of structural deficiencies, citing a long-documented history of mechanical problems as cause for the FAA to permanently ground the model of aircraft from service. The MD-11 has experienced at least ten hull loss accidents since entering service in 1990 – the highest hull loss rate (per million departures) of any wide-body commercial jet airliner still flying within the U.S. – according to Boeing, the model’s manufacturer. “Given the MD-11’s safety record, the NTSB’s preliminary report on the Louisville crash, and the FAA’s statutory obligations, I urge the FAA to take immediate steps to permanently ground the MD-11,” the Congressman concluded. Read the full letter here. ### Congressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky’s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.",1,2026-04-25T05:38:36Z,2026-04-25T05:40:21Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mcgarvey-condemns-miscarriage-of-justice-in-letter-to-ag-pam-bondi-citing-continued-federal-interference-by-trumps-doj-to-undermine-justice-for-breonna-taylor,"Congressman McGarvey Condemns “Miscarriage of Justice” in Letter to AG Pam Bondi, Citing Continued Federal Interference by Trump’s DOJ to Undermine Justice for Breonna Taylor",2026-03-27,2026,2026-03,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"“Breonna Taylor is dead, and your department’s decision to walk away from this case means there will be no accountability for how the fatal raid began or for the officers involved.” WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 27, 2026) – Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi after a federal judge dismissed charges against former officers involved in the fatal raid of Breonna Taylor’s home in 2020, demanding the Department of Justice stop interfering with and undermining Louisville’s efforts to deliver justice for Breonna Taylor’s family. Last week, the DOJ requested dismissal of the charges alleging two former Louisville officers knew they lacked probable cause to search Ms. Taylor’s apartment and intentionally drafted and swore to an affidavit that contained false statements and material omissions. “The DOJ’s decision to walk away from this case and their argument that it is somehow ‘in the interest of justice’ is insulting given the Trump administration’s persistent undermining of police and justice reform efforts here in Louisville and its utter abandonment of any kind of civil rights enforcement nationwide,” the Congressman wrote to AG Bondi. McGarvey pointed to a pattern of federal interference since the beginning of the Trump administration to undermine accountability for the fatal shooting. “One of the president’s very first actions after taking office was to begin the process of invalidating Louisville’s consent decree, from which he eventually withdrew the federal government a few months later,” McGarvey continued. In addition to the latest dismissal of charges, last year the DOJ recommended Brett Hankison serve only one day in prison of his nearly 3-year sentence and be released from prison during a pending appeal. “Louisville has spent six years working towards justice for Breonna and her family,” wrote McGarvey. “We will continue that work, regardless of federal interference or your efforts to stop us.” CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD LETTER Letter Text: Dear Attorney General Bondi, I write to express my profound opposition to the Department of Justice’s decision to dismiss the federal cases against Joshua Jaynes and Kyle Meany, former Louisville Metro Police Department officers accused of falsifying the no-knock warrant that led to Breonna Taylor’s death in March 2020. It is not “in the interest of justice” to walk away from this case; it is a miscarriage of justice. The Department of Justice must stop interfering with and undermining Louisville’s efforts to deliver justice for Miss Taylor’s family and atone for her death as a community. On March 13, 2020, Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old Louisville EMT who aspired to become a neonatal nurse, was shot and killed in her home by officers of the Louisville Metro Police Department executing a no-knock warrant. The warrant affidavit that led to the search was prepared by Detective Joshua Jaynes and approved by Sergeant Kyle Meany. The Department of Justice has alleged the officers knew they lacked probable cause to search Ms. Taylor’s apartment and intentionally drafted and swore to an affidavit that contained false statements and material omissions. I understand prosecutors have faced several setbacks in their efforts to bring felony civil rights charges against Meany and Jaynes pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 242. I am not a jurist, and I will not use this letter to comment on the wisdom, or lack thereof, of the court’s decision in this case to impose the strictest causation and mens rea standards possible to the chain of events that led to Miss Taylor’s death. I must, however, condemn your department’s decision to use those setbacks as an excuse to withdraw entirely from the case. Regardless of the court’s willingness to entertain the argument that Jaynes and Meany’s alleged crimes directly resulted in the fatal shots being fired, this fact remains true: Breonna Taylor is dead, and your department’s decision to walk away from this case means there will be no accountability for how the fatal raid began or for the officers involved. The DOJ’s decision to walk away from this case and their argument that it is somehow “in the interest of justice” is insulting given the Trump administration’s persistent undermining of police and justice reform efforts here in Louisville and its utter abandonment of any kind of civil rights enforcement nationwide. One of the president’s very first actions after taking office was to begin the process of invalidating Louisville’s consent decree, from which he eventually withdrew the federal government a few months later. Your department’s Civil Rights Division, the very federal agency charged with protecting and securing justice for Miss Taylor and victims like her, recommended that Brett Hankison, an officer who fired ten blind shots through Taylor’s windows and doors, serve only one day in prison following his conviction by a federal jury. This pattern is not unique to Louisville. In Minneapolis and Memphis and so many more American cities, your Department of Justice has made clear that it is not interested in protecting the rights and freedoms of Black people, especially victims of police violence. Louisville has spent six years working towards justice for Breonna and her family. We will continue that work, regardless of federal interference or your efforts to stop us. ### Congressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky’s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-on-war-powers-resolution-vote,Congressman Morgan McGarvey on War Powers Resolution Vote,2026-03-05,2026,2026-03,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 5, 2026) – Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement on his vote in favor of H. Con. Res. 38, a war powers resolution to direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Iran: “The decision to go to war is so consequential that our founders were clear: no one person — not a president or a king — should have that power. The grave responsibility of putting our servicemembers in harm’s way, plus spending the billions of taxpayer dollars this war will cost, rests squarely with Congress and the people who send them there. “Congress never authorized Trump’s illegal war, and based on what we’ve been told so far, they shouldn’t. Even in a classified briefing, this administration couldn’t justify their actions, couldn’t guarantee they won’t send our troops onto Iranian streets, and couldn't explain any strategic endgame. “It’s an insult to cut money for families’ health care and food assistance, then hand them the bill for a war nobody asked for and nobody can explain.” Last June, McGarvey cosponsored a similar resolution, but House Republican leadership has failed to consider the bill. ### Congressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky’s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-on-trumps-strikes-on-iran,Congressman Morgan McGarvey on Trump’s Strikes on Iran,2026-02-28,2026,2026-02,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 28, 2026) – Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement after Trump called for regime change and warned of potential US casualties in war with Iran: “President Trump is starting yet another war in the Middle East without the approval of Congress or the American people, putting our troops – who are our neighbors, our family members, and our kids – in harm’s way and spending billions on regime change in another country, all while Americans can barely afford their expenses at home. “Speaker Johnson must reconvene the House immediately so Congress can vote on the Iran War Powers Resolution. I will vote to protect our troops and stop Trump's illegal war.” ### Congressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky’s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-on-tonights-state-of-the-union,Congressman Morgan McGarvey on Tonight’s State of the Union,2026-02-24,2026,2026-02,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 24, 2026) – Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union address to Congress: “The State of the Union is a time to reflect on the state of our country, and when I do, I see our government unleashing unimaginable violence against our neighbors and our nation slipping into authoritarianism: these are not mere policy disagreements. We cannot pretend these are normal times, and tonight the President will attempt to normalize that violence and gaslight Americans into believing our rights are disposable or that we’re powerless to stop it. “I won’t be attending tonight’s State of the Union, and I urge Americans watching to remember that our rights are not disposable, our power is not gone, and this is not normal.” ### Congressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky’s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-on-epa-rolling-back-pollution-restrictions,Congressman Morgan McGarvey on EPA Rolling Back Pollution Restrictions,2026-02-20,2026,2026-02,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Louisville, Kentucky (February 20, 2026) – Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement after Trump’s EPA announced it would roll back pollution restrictions on coal-burning power plants: “The Trump administration is bragging about polluting our air and water with more mercury and toxins, while the rest of us are paying more and more for our utility bills. It’s shameful.” ### Congressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky’s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-reacts-to-supreme-court-ruling-trumps-tariffs-illegal,Congressman Morgan McGarvey Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling Trump’s Tariffs Illegal,2026-02-20,2026,2026-02,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 20, 2026) – Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump violated federal law when he unilaterally imposed sweeping tariffs across the globe: “Today the Supreme Court confirmed what Kentucky families have known from the start: Trump’s tariffs are illegal. “From bourbon getting wiped off Canadian shelves to Louisville families paying $1,300 more a year just for everyday goods and services, Kentuckians have been footing the bill for this President’s reckless, ego-driven trade war. “The White House should pay back the billions it owes to the small businesses and families it screwed over, and we will hold this administration accountable for every dollar it took from working families.” ### Congressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky’s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-votes-to-terminate-trumps-tariffs-on-canada,Congressman Morgan McGarvey Votes to Terminate Trump’s Tariffs on Canada,2026-02-11,2026,2026-02,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 11, 2026) – Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement on his vote in support of HJ Res 72 to terminate Trump’s tariffs on Canada: “Trump swore other countries would foot the bill for his ‘America first’ trade war, but Kentucky families paid the price when prices skyrocketed. “And after the president picked a fight with our largest trading partner, Kentucky families paid for it again when our signature bourbon got wiped clean off Canadian shelves. “Kentuckians are done picking up the check for this President’s petty grievances, and we will no longer be pawns in this White House’s trade war.” ### Congressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky’s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-announces-more-than-12-million-to-fund-local-projects,Congressman Morgan McGarvey Announces More than $12 Million to Fund Local Projects,2026-02-10,2026,2026-02,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 10, 2026) – Today, Congressman McGarvey (KY-03) announced that he secured $12,354,000 in this year’s government funding haul for 15 local community funding projects. “It’s always an honor to serve Louisville in Congress, but I’m especially proud when we can bring federal funding back home to invest straight into our community,” said Rep. Morgan McGarvey. “I’m grateful to our local partners for meeting our community’s needs with bold solutions, and I look forward to seeing these dollars put to work back at home.” FY26 Community Funding Projects: $2.7 million to fund local construction projects and repair transportation infrastructure, including: More than $3.1 million to upgrade outdated water lines and stormwater and sewer infrastructure, including: $1,000,000 for neighborhood drainage improvements to address severe flooding and stress to aging stormwater infrastructure from the increased frequency of extreme storms, $1,092,000 to address persistent sewer odor issues in West Louisville by upgrading hundreds of catch basins in Louisville’s Russell neighborhood, and $1,092,000 to identify and replace approximately 1,700 lead service lines at no cost to homeowners. $2 million to invest in local schools and educational programs, including: $300,000 for the Boys and Girls Club of Kentuckiana’s Ultimate Afterschool Exploration Program, a summer program where more than 4,000 students explore robotics, drone operation, 3D printing, and careers in STEM, $850,000 for construction of Simmons College of Kentucky’s new Westover Campus, including a state-of-the-art STEAM education hub, and $850,000 to replace Jefferson Community and Technical College’s downtown campus parking lot with a modern, mixed-use facility that improves accessibility for commuting students and supports downtown business development. More than $4.4 million to build more affordable housing and homeless shelters and support vulnerable communities, including: $1,500,000 to demolish derelict West End properties and clear the way to build affordable housing units through the Vacant to Vibrant Program, $1,000,000 to create a shelter dedicated to serving homeless young adults ages 18 to 24 with targeted interventions for their specific needs, such as mental health support, educational programs, and job training, $1,000,000 to transform St. Mary’s Church into a facility dedicated to serving homeless women and children in Louisville, and $970,000 to support recovery and reduce recidivism in Jefferson County’s drug, mental health, and veterans treatment courts by hiring a dedicated, permanent case manager, a licensed clinical social worker, and a treatment court liaison. Quotes from Community Recipients: “From the time he served in the Kentucky State Assembly, to his role as a congressman representing Kentucky District 3, Congressman Morgan McGarvey has been a stalwart champion of Simmons College of Kentucky and HBCU’s,” said Simmons College of Kentucky President Kevin W. Cosby, Ph.D., D.Min. “The emergence of Simmons as America’s preeminent HBCU comeback story would not be possible had it not been for his advocacy.” “This award allows us to purchase eight cutaway paratransit vehicles for TARC3,” said Transit Authority of River City (TARC) Executive Director Ozzy Gibson. “This will assist in getting our paratransit customers to their destinations. TARC is incredibly grateful to Congressman McGarvey for his support of this grant.” ”The transformation of our downtown Louisville campus will provide Jefferson students with a modern, state-of-the-art learning environment that fosters the academic success they deserve,"" Jefferson Community and Technical College President Ty Handy said. ""We are grateful to Congressman McGarvey for his support of this investment which will help make possible an urban campus that delivers an authentic college experience for our students.” “We are deeply grateful to Congressman McGarvey for advancing a bipartisan appropriations package that includes funding for our Afterschool Exploration Community Project,” said Boys & Girls Club of Kentuckiana President & CEO Daryle W. Unseld Jr. “This investment strengthens the Boys & Girls Clubs mission to help young people reach their full potential by expanding access to high-quality afterschool programming with a strong focus on workforce development. By connecting youth to career exploration, skill-building, and real-world opportunities, we are helping build the next generation of leaders and a stronger workforce for our region.” ### Congressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky’s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-peters-rutherford-mcgarvey-and-sens-king-cramer-unveil-legislation-to-protect-job-training-benefits-for-disabled-veterans,"Reps. McGarvey, Peters, Rutherford, & Sens. King, Cramer Unveil Legislation to Protect Job Training Benefits for Disabled Veterans",2026-02-10,2026,2026-02,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Morgan McGarvey (D-KY), Scott Peters (D-CA), and John Rutherford (R-FL), and U.S. Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND), introduced the Ensuring Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act, legislation to address an unfair rule in federal law that can create unnecessary delays when veterans with service-connected disabilities attempt to access earned education and employment benefits. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) administers the Veteran Readiness and Employment program (VR&E), which helps qualifying veterans with service-connected disabilities with job training, starting their own businesses, independent living services, education, employment accommodations, and resume development. The type of service offered are unique to fit the goals and needs of each veteran. Under current law, veterans who use GI Bill education benefits before accessing the VR&E program can be prevented from accessing their VR&E benefits for years due to VA rules. Veterans who use VR&E first are not subject to the same penalty, creating an unfair disparity that disproportionately affects veterans with disabilities. The Ensuring Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act ensures that veterans who would like to access the VR&E program are not penalized based on the order in which they use their earned education benefits. “Veterans shouldn’t have to navigate a maze of red tape just to get the benefits they’ve already earned,” said Rep. McGarvey. “The Ensuring Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act helps streamline that process, so our nation’s heroes can spend less time on paperwork and more time focusing on their future. I’m grateful to Rep. Peters for tackling this problem with a commonsense solution that will make the system work better for the veterans it's meant to serve.” “San Diego is not only home to a vast military community, but to more than 240,000 veterans who proudly served our country—and it’s crucial they have the resources they need to thrive after their service ends,” said Rep. Peters. “No one, especially disabled veterans, should lose access to education and job-training benefits because of a technicality in the law. Our bipartisan, bicameral bill fixes this unfair disparity and ensures veterans can fully access their hard-earned benefits after serving our nation.” “Our servicemembers sacrifice so much to keep the air we breathe free,” said Rep. Rutherford. “That’s why I am proud to join Rep. Peters in introducing the Veterans’ Access to Resources Act to get rid of unnecessary roadblocks preventing veterans from receiving the benefits they earned.” “Our veterans served this country with grit and class, and now it is our turn to return the favor and provide commonsense access to the benefits they have rightly earned and deserve,” said Senator King, a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee. “The Ensuring Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act will help veterans access their benefits more efficiently – ensuring all veterans with disabilities can pursue their education without becoming tangled in red tape. This simple fix will make it easier for veterans to access benefits they have earned, making sure they can learn the skills they need to transition to the next phase in their life, beyond the military.” ""AMVETS strongly supports the Ensuring Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act, which repeals an outdated limitation that prevents veterans from accessing both the VA’s Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program and educational assistance benefits. Disabled veterans should never be forced to choose between rehabilitation and education when both are critical to achieving meaningful, long-term employment,” said American Veterans (AMVETS) National Executive Director Joe Chenelly. “Veterans’ paths to meaningful employment are not one-size-fits-all. By removing unnecessary barriers between VA education benefits and the Veteran Readiness and Employment program, this legislation would modernize VA policy and put veterans’ long-term success first. The VFW applauds Rep. Peters for advancing a commonsense fix that better reflects today’s transition realities,” said VFW National Legislative Service Associate Director Joe Grassi. ""The Ensuring Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act is a meaningful fix that puts veterans first. For too long, the outdated 48-month rule has penalized disabled veterans who rely on both the GI Bill and the Veteran Readiness and Employment program to pursue education and employment related training or rehabilitation. Repealing this rule ensures fairness, reduces unnecessary red tape, and empowers veterans to get the resources they need to succeed. IAVA is proud to stand with our partners in support of this legislation, and we urge Congress to move quickly to pass it,” said Dr. Kyleanne Hunter, CEO, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). Full bill text can be found here. Background The VR&E program provides education, training, and rehabilitation services to veterans with service-connected disabilities to help them prepare for employment or independent living. While VR&E already has its own statutory limits and safeguards, outdated rules governing multiple education programs have created unnecessary barriers for veterans who need these services most. The Ensuring Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act amends Title 38 of the U.S. Code to remove VR&E from the combined benefit limitation, while preserving VR&E’s existing 48-month cap and the VA’s authority to grant extensions when medically or vocationally necessary. Since coming to Congress, Rep. Peters has worked across the aisle to achieve the best possible outcomes for veterans and their families in San Diego – a city with one of the largest populations of veterans in the nation. He’s led several bills which have become law, including the Veteran HOUSE Act, the Veteran PEER Act, and the Sergeant Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act, to ensure veterans have the housing, mental health care, and community support they need long after their service ends. ###",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-rails-against-dhs-funding-bill-on-house-floor,Congressman Morgan McGarvey Rails Against DHS Funding Bill on House Floor,2026-02-03,2026,2026-02,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"“I don’t want to stand at this podium in two weeks with a longer list of names, Mr. Speaker.” WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 3, 2026) – Today, the House will begin voting on a Senate-passed government funding package, which includes two weeks of stopgap funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Congressman Morgan McGarvey, who recently backed articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, took to the House floor to oppose the bill. DOWNLOAD VIDEO HERE TRANSCRIPT: Mr. Speaker, Congress is deciding whether to fund an agency that has already shown us how it spends taxpayer money. When Republicans gave ICE a blank check last year, ICE used it to kill American citizens. And now ICE wants two more weeks of money – no strings attached – to keep their campaign of terror running smoothly. Two weeks? Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti were murdered just two weeks apart. During those two weeks, five-year-old Liam Ramos was used as bait and detained. And three more people died in ICE custody during those same two weeks. I don’t want to be back at this podium in two weeks with a longer list of names, Mr. Speaker. I urge my colleagues to consider what we’re wagering at this point. Are we going to give ICE two more weeks to invade U.S. cities in exchange for a pinky promise that we’ll talk about reforms? Forgive me if I don’t believe this President is negotiating in good faith. He’s not. ### Congressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky’s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-votes-against-dhs-funding-bill,Congressman Morgan McGarvey Votes Against DHS Funding Bill,2026-01-22,2026,2026-01,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"“I will not cut a blank check with your money to fund ICE’s campaign of terror against our own neighbors."" WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 22, 2026) – Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement on his vote against the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill to fund ICE: “I will not cut a blank check with taxpayer money, your money, to fund ICE’s campaign of terror against our own neighbors. “Masked agents who pin parents to the ground outside their kids’ schools, drag people out of their cars and down the street, and murder Americans in cold-blood are thriving on the impunity and immunity that Trump has given them and Congress cosigns with each new blank check. “I voted no, and I won’t give ICE another dime.” ###",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mcgarvey-demands-investigation-into-dhs-secretary-kristi-noems-impeachable-offenses,Congressman McGarvey Demands Investigation into DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s Impeachable Offenses,2026-01-20,2026,2026-01,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today’s letter calls on congressional committee to begin formal impeachment process after McGarvey backed articles of impeachment last week WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 20, 2026) – Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) joined his colleagues in a letter to House Committee on Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, demanding the Committee immediately start investigation hearings into Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s unlawful and potentially impeachable actions. A House Committee investigation would be the first step in an impeachment process after McGarvey signed onto three articles of impeachment against Noem last week. “Under Secretary Kristi Noem’s leadership, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has done irreversible harm to our constituents, trampling the rights of all people and disregarding the rule of law,"" the letter states. ""Secretary Noem has established a clear pattern of lawless behavior, mirrored in the behavior of rank-and-file members of her leadership team and enforcement agents. When taken together, her actions violate her oath of office.” In the official request, the members accuse Secretary Noem of: Misusing resources appropriated by Congress and engaging in unethical behavior. Repeatedly making false and misleading statements to Congress and to the press. Undermining the separation of powers and disregarding the role of Congress and the Courts. Read the full letter to Judiciary Chairman Jordan here. Read the full text of the impeachment articles here. ###",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-backs-impeachment-of-dhs-secretary-kristi-noem,Congressman Morgan McGarvey Backs Impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem,2026-01-15,2026,2026-01,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 15, 2026) – Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) announced his decision to back articles of impeachment against Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. “ICE is committing atrocities in communities across the country every single day,” said McGarvey. “In a long list of failures to protect public safety and her lies, self-dealing, and corruption; ICE murdered Renee Good, and Secretary Noem defended it. It’s well past time to impeach her and cut DHS off from the taxpayer dollars they are using to fund a terror campaign against our own neighbors.” McGarvey joins a group of House Democratic lawmakers who filed three articles of impeachment against Noem for obstruction of Congress, violation of public trust, and self-dealing. The Constitution gives the U.S. House sole power of impeachment. Obstruction of Congress: Secretary Noem willfully obstructed congressional oversight and withheld Congressionally appropriated funds in violation of her constitutional oath and federal law. There have been six documented denials of Members of Congress entering DHS facilities, despite following Secretary Noem’s unlawful seven-day notice requirement to visit. Violation of Public Trust: Secretary Noem has repeatedly violated the Immigration and Nationality Act, the First and Fourth Amendments of the United States Constitution. She’s also broken due process by directing ICE to conduct warrantless arrests and use violence against U.S. citizens and lawful individuals. Self-Dealing: Secretary Noem has misused her position for personal gain while inappropriately using $200 million taxpayer dollars to fund an ad campaign for ICE recruitment. She bypassed the normal competitive bidding process to award a contract to a firm called Strategy Group. Strategy Group was formed just days before the award and is run by the husband of senior DHS official Tricia McClaughlin, a close friend of Secretary Noem. Read the full text of the impeachment articles here. Watch or download Rep. McGarvey's floor spech here. ### Congressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky’s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs, Small Business, and Budget Committees.",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-morgan-mcgarvey-releases-2025-report-highlighting-accomplishments,Congressman Morgan McGarvey Releases 2025 Report Highlighting Accomplishments,2026-01-09,2026,2026-01,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 9, 2026) – Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released his 2025 Report to Constituents, highlighting important accomplishments for Louisville during the year. “Despite a cruel, hostile administration and Republican infighting, I worked with leaders across the aisle to introduce and pass meaningful legislation that will make a real difference in the lives of Louisvillians — policies that put the needs of working families, veterans, and our kids above all else,” said Rep. Morgan McGarvey. “While we have made progress, we have our work cut out for us this year. My team and I remain committed to working on issues that impact all of us, like rising grocery and housing costs, affordable health care, and continued attacks on our rights — these are big problems that require bold, thoughtful action.” “It’s the honor of a lifetime to serve Louisville in Congress and get the chance to make a meaningful impact in the city we all love,” added McGarvey. 2025 report highlights: $5.8 million returned to Louisville families $163 million federal grant funding secured for the district Over 72,000 constituent responses sent More than 1,500 constituent cases closed 13 bills introduced 2 McGarvey-led bills passed the U.S. House of Representatives 231 bills cosponsored 264 meetings with Louisvillians 68 site visits with Louisville businesses, schools, and organizations 17 town halls with Louisville families ###",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mcgarvey-urges-hhs-secretary-kennedy-to-restore-childhood-vaccine-schedule,Congressman McGarvey Urges HHS Secretary Kennedy to Restore Childhood Vaccine Schedule,2026-01-07,2026,2026-01,Democrat,House,KY,Morgan McGarvey,M001220,mcgarvey.house.gov,mcgarvey,https://mcgarvey.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC (January 7, 2026) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey, joined his colleagues in a letter urging Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to save lives by restoring the previous childhood immunization schedule. The letter comes on the heels of the Secretary Kennedy-led Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announcing they will gut the childhood immunization schedule by reducing the number of universally recommended vaccines without substantive input from relevant scientific and medical experts. In the letter, McGarvey and his colleagues wrote, “As Members of Congress, we are outraged at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) decision to endanger children and families by undermining the established science driven and expertly considered U.S. childhood immunization schedule. As Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), your duty to this country is to enhance the well-being of all Americans, and yet this decision will put Americans at unnecessary risk of illness and cost lives.” “Your agency’s decision to overhaul decades of evidence-based science is arbitrary and driven by ideology. This announcement completely bypasses the recommendations made by the previously esteemed Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a panel that you have replaced with your own hand-picked members, most of whom have long track records of anti-vaccine activism,” the letter states. “We demand that you reinstate the previous childhood immunization schedule, restore sanctity to the ACIP, and protect the health and wellbeing of children,” the letter concludes. To view the full letter, click here. ###",1,2026-04-04T05:28:40Z,2026-04-04T05:30:10Z