Press Releases
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 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
April 30, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Cosponsors Legislation to Promote Public Trust, Ban Congressional Stock Trading
Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvery (KY-03) cosponsored legislation to promote public trust in Congress by banning Members from trading or owning individual stocks. “Public trust is essential to our work as elected officials. I am proud to cosponsor the Bipartisan Restoring Faith in Government Act and TRUST in Congress Act to ban Members of Congress from trading or owning individual stocks,” said Congressman McGarvey. “Since my time in the Kentucky state Senate, my wife and I have had an … Continue Reading
April 29, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey, Colleagues Introduce Equality Act to Strengthen Federal LGBTQ+ Nondiscrimination Protections
Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey - a member of the Congressional Equality Caucus - joined colleagues in introducing the Equality Act, which would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to extend nondiscrimination protections to LGBTQ+ people. This landmark legislation would explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation in employment, education, access to credit, jury service, federal funding housing, and public accommodations. According to Navigator Research, … Continue Reading
April 25, 2025
Congressmen McGarvey, Womack Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support American Whiskey Manufacturers
Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) - Co-Chair of the Congressional Bourbon Caucus - and Congressman Steve Womack (AR-03) introduced the Duty Drawback Clarification Act, a bipartisan bill that would level the playing field for American whiskey distillers. The bill would allow American whiskey distillers to participate in the duty drawback program, which refunds duties and fees paid by importers when they export equivalent amounts of the same product. Beer, wine, and other spirit makers … Continue Reading
April 21, 2025
Statement on Passing of Pope Francis
Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement following the passing of Pope Francis: "In life and service, we are judged by how we treat those on the margins — Pope Francis led with that belief. "Today, I join millions in mourning his passing. His legacy calls on each of us to treat all of our neighbors with compassion and lift up our most … Continue Reading
April 10, 2025
Two Years After Old National Bank Shooting, Congressman McGarvey Speaks on House Floor, Introduces Congressional Resolution Honoring Victims
Today, two years after the Old National Bank shooting that claimed five lives and injured eight, Congressman Morgan McGarvey spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives and introduced an official Congressional Resolution to honor the victims. SPEECH TRANSCRIPT: Two years ago today, the blast of an AR-15 shattered a beautiful spring morning in Louisville as a lone gunman walked into Old National Bank on Main Street and opened fire. We lost Josh Barrick, Deana Eckert, Juliana … Continue Reading
April 03, 2025
Reps. McGarvey, Barr Reintroduce White Oak Resilience Act to Support Bourbon Industry
Congressmen Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Andy Barr (KY-06), Co-chairs of the Congressional Bourbon Caucus, introduced the White Oak Resilience Act today, bipartisan legislation that promotes the long-term health of the American white oak - a keystone species essential to forest ecosystems and a critical component of Kentucky’s signature bourbon industry. Without decisive action, the American white oak population is projected to decline substantially within the next 10 to 15 years, with even … Continue Reading
April 03, 2025
Reps. McGarvey, Scholten Lead Congressional Effort to Crack Down on Child Labor Exploitation
Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), alongside Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03), officially formed the Congressional Child Labor Prevention Task Force for the 119th Congress aimed at addressing the alarming rise in child labor violations across the United States. The task force will work to strengthen protections, enhance oversight, and advocate for policy solutions that protect children from exploitation in the workforce. Additionally, the task force will work to advance … Continue Reading
April 02, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Statement on Donald Trump’s Tariff Announcement
Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement following Donald Trump’s tariff announcement: “I want to bring more manufacturing jobs home, but tariffs don't solve problems on their own. To work, they must be backed by a comprehensive plan. Donald Trump has not paired his overly broad, half-baked tariffs with any comprehensive strategy to return manufacturing jobs to the United States, and without one, these tariffs will only hurt working families and small businesses, … Continue Reading
April 02, 2025
Congressmen Morgan McGarvey, Luttrell Introduce Legislation to Increase Access to Service Dogs for Veterans
Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, joined Congressman Morgan Luttrell (TX-03) to introduce the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act. This legislation would increase access to service dogs for eligible veterans - including veterans who are blind, deaf, or are healing from traumatic brain injuries (TBI), military sexual trauma, paralysis, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - by establishing a VA grant program to fund nonprofit … Continue Reading
March 25, 2025
Congressmen Morgan McGarvey, Gus Bilirakis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Expedite Veterans Appeals Claims
Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Gus Bilirakis (FL- 12) introduced the Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act, which would help the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) recruit and retain the staff necessary to address the significant 200,000-case backlog it currently faces. This bill will be heard in the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee on Wednesday, on which Rep. McGarvey serves as the ranking Democratic member. “Over 30,000 … Continue Reading