Press Releases
Congressman Morgan McGarvey: Why I’m Voting No on the CR
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 12, 2025) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement on Republicans’ refusal to include federal funding for health care tax credits in their bill to fund the government: “Republicans in Congress chose to keep the government shut down for a record-breaking 43 days rather than work out a deal with Democrats to fix our broken healthcare system. “Americans are already getting crushed by costs everywhere going up, but health insurance premiums … Continue Reading
November 11, 2025
McGarvey Introduces Bipartisan Legislation with Reps. Beyer & Ciscomani to to Improve Disability Claims Process for Veterans
November 11, 2025 (Washington, D.C.) - Reps. Morgan McGarvey (D-KY), Don Beyer (D-VA), and Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) introduced the Veterans Transition Support Act to improve the disability claims process for veterans. The bill would expand the Solid Start program to help transitioning service members file claims pre-separation and minimize interruptions in medical care and benefits. Due to time constraints in a service member’s transition to civilian life, inconsistent education about filing … Continue Reading
November 04, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Statement on Plane Crash in Louisville
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 4, 2025) - Congressman Morgan McGarvey issued the following statement after horrific reports that a UPS flight crashed during takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday evening. “Tonight, our community was rocked by a devastating plane crash at the Louisville airport. “My heart breaks for the pilots, crew, and their families, and I’m praying for everyone impacted. I’m grateful for the bravery of our first responders as they continue their … Continue Reading
October 28, 2025
Gov. Beshear, Rep. McGarvey Urge Congress To Extend Tax Credits To Protect Affordable Health Coverage for Kentuckians
Washington, D.C. (Oct. 28, 2025) - This morning, Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Congressman Morgan McGarvey joined together to warn of rising health insurance costs as Kentuckians face steep premium increases due to Congress’s lack of action to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits. Nearly 100,000 Kentuckians with insurance plans through Kentucky’s marketplace, kynect, will see up to 37% higher costs when open enrollment begins this Saturday, Nov. 1. This is a 10 times bigger premium … Continue Reading
October 25, 2025
McGarvey Calls out Trump Admin for Withholding SNAP, Urges Use of Contingency Funds
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey joined House Democratic lawmakers in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to urge the agency to use contingency reserve dollars to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown. With no resolution to a bipartisan path forward to reopen the government, SNAP funding is set to lapse on November 1st, putting 42 million children and families at risk of … Continue Reading
October 21, 2025
McGarvey Demands Answers on Billion Dollar Bailout for Argentina
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressman Morgan McGarvey joined a group of Democratic lawmakers to call on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to provide immediate answers regarding the Trump administration’s $20 billion bailout of Argentina. The members expressed concerns that the bailout is an inappropriate use of U.S. taxpayer funds to influence Argentina’s upcoming election in favor of President Trump’s political ally, Argentine President Javier Milei. They also highlighted the bailout’s … Continue Reading
October 16, 2025
McGarvey Joins 36 House Dems in Urging Trump to End Tariff-Fueled Economic Assault on Soybean Farmers
Washington, D.C. (October 16th, 2025) — Congressman Morgan McGarvey joined 36 House Democrats in a letter to President Donald Trump highlighting the significant negative economic impact of his tariffs on soybean farmers and urging the president to immediately terminate the harmful tariffs. “Soybeans are the backbone of American agriculture, contributing over $31 billion to the U.S. economy during the 2023-2024 crop year. In 2024, China purchased more than half of all U.S. soybean exports, … Continue Reading
September 30, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Statement on Looming Republican Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 30, 2025) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement as Congress approaches tonight’s midnight deadline to extend government funding: “Republicans control the White House, the House, and the Senate, and they’re making it clear they would rather shut the entire government down than pass a budget that actually gives families a fair shake. “I’m here in Washington to pass a budget that addresses rising costs like health insurance, but House … Continue Reading
September 19, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Statement on Resolution Condemning Charlie Kirk Assasination
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 19, 2025) - Today, following his vote on a resolution condemning the assasination of Charlie Kirk, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement: “I don’t have to agree with someone - or approve of their hateful rhetoric - to unequivocally condemn political violence. In a moment where the Trump administration seems to be doing all they can to tear us apart, I want to do everything I can to bring this country … Continue Reading
July 03, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Slams Passage of Republican Budget: “Slap in the Face to Kentucky and All of Rural America"
Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey, a member of the House Budget Committee, condemned passage of the Republican budget. Congressman McGarvey voted against the budget after debating the bill at 4:00am on the House floor. Click here to download video of his debate remarks. “This Republican budget is a slap in the face to Kentucky and all of rural America. It will kick millions of Americans off their health insurance, take food away from Kentucky families, kids, and seniors, and add trillions to … Continue Reading
June 26, 2025
Congressman McGarvey Sends Letter to EPA Administrator About Concerning Spike in Forever Chemicals Detected in the Ohio River
Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin raising the alarm about a sharp spike in forever chemicals detected in the Ohio River, which is downstream of notorious polluters like the Chemours Washington Works Plant. Data from Louisville Water shows that in November 2024, detected levels of the PFAS chemical GenX spiked dramatically, jumping from under 5 parts per trillion (ppt) to over 50 ppt. Studies have revealed that GenX consumption can have adverse … Continue Reading
June 26, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Cosponsors War Powers Resolution
Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey cosponsored a Congressional War Powers Resolution directing Donald Trump “to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.” Congressman McGarvey said earlier this week: “On behalf of all Louisvillians, I am fighting to ensure American safety and security and that our top priority is peace and not another endless war." CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PDF Full text: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to … Continue Reading
June 25, 2025
Congressman McGarvey Introduces Legislation to Cap Drug Prices for Over 270,000 Kentucky Seniors, People With Disabilities
Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) introduced the Cutting Copays Act, which would cut the cost of generic prescription drugs to $0 for over 270,000 Kentucky seniors and people with disabilities. “The cost of prescription drugs is out of control and far too often, Americans have to choose between paying for the medication they need and putting food on the table,” said Congressman Morgan McGarvey. “My bipartisan bill cuts the cost of these … Continue Reading
June 04, 2025
Congressman McGarvey Slams Donald Trump’s Plan to Cut $1.1 Billion From Public Broadcasting, Which Provides Emergency Weather Alerts in Kentucky
oday, Congressman Morgan McGarvey responded to the news that Donald Trump plans to cut $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which provides funding to NPR and PBS. Public broadcastingprovides many services for Kentuckians, including emergency weather alerts that have saved lives during the recent deadly storms. “Kentuckians rely on public broadcasting for disaster and extreme weather alerts, especially in rural parts of the Commonwealth. Donald Trump's plan to cut these … Continue Reading
June 03, 2025
Congressman McGarvey’s Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act Passes Unanimously in the House of Representatives
Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025 passed unanimously in the House of Representatives. Congressman McGarvey, who serves as Vice Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, introduced the legislation in February alongside Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) to improve government services for entrepreneurs with disabilities. There are 44 million people with disabilities in the United States. In Kentucky, approximately 18 percent of … Continue Reading
May 08, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Statement on Pope Leo XIV
Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement: “Congratulations Pope Leo XIV, the first Pope from the United States. “I hope Pope Leo XIV will guide us with moral clarity and unite us in the pursuit of peace, justice, and compassion. “We must continue to lift up all of our neighbors, especially those on the … Continue Reading
May 07, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Defends Medicaid in Congressional Hearing, Shares Story of 10-Year-Old Louisvillian
Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey delivered passionate remarks in defense of Medicaid during a House Budget Committee hearing, sharing the story of a 10-year-old Louisvillian named June who has Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and receives health insurance and treatment through Medicaid. As a member of the House Budget Committee, Congressman McGarvey has been fighting tooth and nail against the Republican budget that will cut Medicaid by up to $880 billion, which would be devastating to … Continue Reading
May 06, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Announces Congressional Art Competition Winner
Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey recognized Gwyneth McMahon of Atherton High School as the winner of the Congressional Art Competition. McMahon’s submission - Illuminous - is a composition of colored pencil and acrylic paint that depicts a girl practicing mindfulness as she concentrates on a flame. Illuminous will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for the next year. DOWNLOAD ILLUMINOUS HERE “Congratulations to Gwyneth for sharing such a beautiful and deeply contemplative piece of art. … Continue Reading
May 01, 2025
House Democrats’ Litigation Task Force Urges Supreme Court to Protect Constitution, Defend Birthright Citizenship
This week, Congressman Morgan McGarvey and other House Democrats’ Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force members elevated their fight against the Trump administration’s illegal attacks on the constitutional principle of birthright citizenship to the highest court in the land—filing an amicus brief for the three birthright citizenship cases currently before the United States Supreme Court (Trump v. State of Washington, Trump v. CASA, Inc., and Trump v. State of New Jersey).The brief was … Continue Reading
April 30, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Introduces American Sovereign Wealth Fund Exploration Act of 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) introduced the American Sovereign Wealth Fund Exploration Act of 2025 today, which would create a 25-member commission to study and report on the “feasibility, considerations, limitations, and implications of creating and operating a sovereign wealth fund of the United States.” To provide independence, the commission would be hosted by the Federal Reserve and be composed of members from the Federal Reserve System, Treasury Department, Securities and Exchange … Continue Reading