Press Releases
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
March 24, 2025
Reps. McGarvey, Houchin Introduce Resolution Supporting NICU Baby’s Bill of Rights
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 24, 2025) - Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) today announced that they have introduced a resolution expressing support for the NICU Baby’s Bill of Rights, highlighting the need for family-centered care, informed parental consent, and improved resources for families with babies in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). “My twins spent 99 days in the NICU - my wife and I fought tooth and nail with our insurance company to ensure … Continue Reading
March 13, 2025
Congressmen McGarvey, Luttrell Champion Two Bipartisan Bills to Support Veterans
Today, Congressmen Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Morgan Luttrell (R-TX )introduced the Veterans Compensation Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Act and the Review Every Veteran's Claim Act. "I’m proud to partner with Chairman Luttrell to support the Veterans COLA Act and the Review Every Veterans Claims Act to ensure veterans in Louisville and across the country receive the benefits they earned," said Congressman McGarvey. "I’ll always stand against anything that prevents veterans from accessing … Continue Reading
March 12, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Statement on 50% EU Retaliatory Tariffs on Bourbon
Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey - Co-Chair of the Congressional Bourbon Caucus - released the following statement after the European Union announced 50% retaliatory tariffs on Kentucky’s $9 billion bourbon industry: “The EU’s 50% retaliatory tariffs on Kentucky’s signature bourbon industry will devastate distilleries across our commonwealth, which employ over 20,000 hardworking Kentuckians and generate billions for our economy. And for what? Donald Trump’s petty trade war isn’t lowering … Continue Reading
March 11, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Votes Against Partisan Funding Bill
Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement after voting against the partisan Republican funding bill: "Over 40,000 veterans call Louisville home. Instead of supporting their heroism, Republicans just jeopardized their health care, including for veterans exposed to toxic chemicals like Agent Orange. “As if that wasn't enough, this Republican bill also shortchanges FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund just as Kentucky is recovering from devastating flooding, cuts programs that … Continue Reading
March 11, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Honors Breonna Taylor on House Floor
Ahead of March 13, Congressman Morgan McGarvey honored Breonna Taylor today on the House floor. CLICK HERE TO WATCH OR DOWNLOAD VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Five years ago, a young Louisville woman was killed in the middle of the night by police officers who forced entry into her home without warning. Her name was Breonna Taylor. While we will never forget how Breonna Taylor died, we get to choose to remember how she lived. Breonna was a sister, a daughter, a girlfriend. Breonna was a caregiver, … Continue Reading
March 06, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Cosponsors Legislation to Reinstate Veterans Illegally Fired by Elon Musk, DOGE
Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey, a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, cosponsored the Protect Veteran Jobs Act, legislation to reinstate veterans who have been illegally fired by Elon Musk and DOGE. The federal government is the largest employer of veterans in the United States - veterans make up approximately 30% of the federal workforce. To date, Elon Musk and DOGE have fired nearly 6,000 veterans across the country and last night, the Trump administration announced they … Continue Reading
March 05, 2025
Congressman McGarvey’s Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act Passes Out of Committee
Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s bipartisan Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025 passed unanimously out of the House Small Business Committee, clearing the path for a full vote on the House floor. 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). “Many Americans still face barriers when starting and running their own businesses,” said Rep. … Continue Reading
March 03, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey, 200+ House Democrats Send Letter to Speaker Johnson Opposing Cuts to Social Security, Health Care
Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey and more than 200 House Democrats sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson calling on him to protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid on behalf of millions of Americans who depend on these programs. In KY-03, there are 149,559 Social Security recipients, including 107,683 retirees, 9,583 children, and 21,109 disabled workers. Additionally, in KY-03, 219,684 people rely on Medicaid, including 103,784 children under the age of 19 and 17,000 seniors … Continue Reading
March 03, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Announces Joint Session of Congress Guest
Congressman Morgan McGarvey announced today that Dr. Kim Schatzel, President of the University of Louisville, will be his guest at tomorrow’s Joint Session of Congress. Chartered in 1798, the University of Louisville is the city’s preeminent research university and has been a source of pride and progress for the community for over 200 years. In recent weeks, the University has been adversely affected by the Trump administration’s freeze on federal funding, including freezing funding for the … Continue Reading
February 27, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Addresses USPS Delays, Solutions on House Floor
Congressman Morgan McGarvey addressed ongoing mail delays on the House floor today, underscoring how Louisvillians have been impacted and what Congress can do to support letter carriers and sorters. His remarks come on the heels of new reporting that Donald Trump is trying to take over the USPS and fire the postal board, which would make the situation in Louisville even worse. Over the weekend, over 1,000 Louisvillians attended Congressman McGarvey’s in-person town halls and on Tuesday … Continue Reading
February 26, 2025
Congressmen Morgan McGarvey, Pete Stauber Introduce Bill to Support Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), Vice Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, and Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) introduced the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025. This bipartisan legislation would require the Small Business Administration (SBA) to submit a report to Congress on challenges faced by entrepreneurs with disabilities. The report will include an assessment of these entrepreneurs’ challenges and needs, detail what resources SBA currently … Continue Reading
February 25, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Votes Against Republican Budget Scam
Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey, a member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after voting against the House Republican budget proposal that will cut Medicaid, SNAP, and other critical programs: “Billionaires like Elon Musk poured hundreds of millions into the election and now they are cashing in on their investment: tax cuts for billionaires and the most profitable companies, paid for by our kids, seniors, veterans, and anyone who works hard for a … Continue Reading
February 25, 2025
Rep. McGarvey Debates GOP Budget on House Floor
Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) debated the Republican budget on the House floor, condemning how the Republican cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and education funding will hurt Louisvillians. Congressman McGarvey serves on the House Budget Committee. CLICK HERE TO WATCH OR DOWNLOAD THE VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: I rise in opposition to the Republican budget resolution and urge my colleagues to reject it for what it is - a total scam and betrayal of the middle class. A budget isn’t just a policy … Continue Reading
February 20, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Statement on Senator Mitch McConnell’s Decision to Not Seek Reelection
Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), the only Democrat in Congress from Kentucky, released the following statement: “It’s no secret that Senator McConnell and I disagree on a host of issues, especially his attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act that half a million Kentuckians rely on and his efforts to pack our courts with conservative judges who have ripped away many of our most fundamental freedoms. “As Kentuckians, Senator McConnell and I have also found common ground, and for … Continue Reading
February 20, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Cosponsors Legislation to Rein in Elon Musk
Congressman Morgan McGarvey announced today that he is taking additional action to rein in Elon Musk and protect Louisvillians. “Elon Musk and DOGE are operating in the shadows, unaccountable for the lives they are impacting. We’ve received hundreds of calls from Kentuckians who are deeply concerned about Elon Musk taking a sledgehammer to federal agencies they rely on like the Social Security Administration and VA,” said Rep. McGarvey. “I am taking an ‘all of the above’ approach to reining … Continue Reading
February 13, 2025
Congressman McGarvey Makes Budget Committee Debut with Fiery Speech Slamming Republican Tax Scam
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 13, 2025) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) made his debut on the powerful House Budget Committee during a markup hearing on the Republican budget proposal, which includes over $4.5 trillion in tax cuts paid for by deep cuts to programs like Medicaid and SNAP. CLICK HERE TO WATCH OR DOWNLOAD THE VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Let’s call the Republican budget proposal what it is - a total scam and betrayal of the American middle class. It reads like a love letter to … Continue Reading
February 13, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Named to Rapid Response Task Force and Litigation Working Group
Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey announced that he joined House Democrats’ new Rapid Response Task Force and Litigation Working Group. McGarvey served as an Assistant Attorney General of Kentucky before serving in the state Senate and U.S. Congress, giving Rep. McGarvey important perspective and experience regarding litigation strategy to rein in Donald Trump’s unconstitutional actions. “Litigation is a vital prong of our strategy to stop Donald Trump’s unconstitutional power grab,” said … Continue Reading
February 07, 2025
McGarvey, Barr Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Kentucky’s Equine Industry
Today, Congressmen Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Andy Barr (KY-06) reintroduced two bipartisan bills to strengthen Kentucky’s signature equine industry by incentivizing investment and ensuring tax fairness. The Racehorse Cost Recovery Act would make permanent the three-year depreciation schedule for racehorses, regardless of their age when placed into service—eliminating the need for annual congressional reauthorization. The Racehorse Tax Parity Act would shorten the holding period for equine … Continue Reading
February 06, 2025
Rep. McGarvey Delivers Powerful Speech: “We Are in a Constitutional Crisis”
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 6, 2025) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) delivered a powerful speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to raise the alarm on Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s unprecedented assault on our Constitution, and call on his Republican colleagues to stand up. CLICK HERE TO WATCH OR DOWNLOAD THE VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Mr. Speaker, We are in a Constitutional crisis. Our founding fathers created three, co-equal branches of government to ensure that no … Continue Reading