Congressman Morgan McGarvey Elected to Co-Chair Largest Future Forum in History
WASHINGTON, DC (December 10, 2024) – Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) announced that he has been elected to serve as a Co-Chair for Communications of the Future Forum Caucus for the 119th Congress.
“I’m honored to have been elected co-Chair of the Future Forum for the 119th Congress,” said Congressman Morgan McGarvey. “Too often, young people in America are undervalued and overlooked—we have to do better. By investing in the next generation of leaders and making sure their voices are not just heard, but valued, we’re investing in a stronger America. I look forward to working with my fellow co-chairs and the entire Future Forum Caucus as we continue this mission.”
In the 118th Congress, Rep. McGarvey introduced several bills to fight for America’s youth—including legislation to create a Young Adult Tax Credit and lift young adults out of poverty, the Child Safety and Well-Being Act to establish a long-overdue independent children’s commission to advise on how best to support children, and the School Meals Expansion Act to reduce student hunger.
As a member of the Child Labor Prevention Task Force, Rep. McGarvey has also fought to keep kids safe and protect them from labor violations. Following a federal investigation into several child labor violations in Louisville, McGarvey introduced the Workers POWER Act to better prevent the exploitation of kids and workers.
Rep. McGarvey also established the first Congressional Youth Advisory Council in Louisville, a nonpartisan initiative that provides students with the opportunity to advise him on policy issues and have their voices better represented in Washington, D.C.
Rep. McGarvey with fellow Future Forum co-chairs Rep. Gabe Amo (RI-01) and Rep. Brittany Pettersen (CO-07)
About Future Forum:
Established in 2015, Future Forum is a generational caucus. In the 119th Congress, the Caucus will be comprised of 54 members from a diverse cross section of the Democratic Caucus who are 50 years and younger. Future Forum represents the next generation of leaders in Congress and includes members of all ideological and identity caucuses in the House, members of the Democratic leadership, and the first Gen Z Member of Congress.
Future Forum is dedicated to amplifying the voices of younger Americans on the issues that matter most to the next generation while inspiring future leaders to engage in public service. Throughout the 119th Congress, Future Forum’s leadership will collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders and advocates—both on and off Capitol Hill—to advance a forward-thinking policy agenda. Key priorities include addressing gun violence, combating climate change, tackling student loan debt, and lowering the cost of health care. Since its inception, Future Forum has engaged with Millennial and Gen Z Americans in over 50 cities where they live, work, and learn—and this is just the beginning.
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Congressman Morgan McGarvey represents Kentucky’s Third Congressional District, including Louisville and Jefferson County. He serves on the House Veterans Affairs and House Small Business Committees.