Press Releases
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Rails Against DHS Funding Bill on House Floor
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 … Continue Reading
January 22, 2026
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Votes Against DHS Funding Bill
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 … Continue Reading
January 20, 2026
Congressman McGarvey Demands Investigation into DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s Impeachable Offenses
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 … Continue Reading
January 15, 2026
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Backs Impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
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 … Continue Reading
January 09, 2026
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Releases 2025 Report Highlighting Accomplishments
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 … Continue Reading
January 07, 2026
Congressman McGarvey Urges HHS Secretary Kennedy to Restore Childhood Vaccine Schedule
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 … Continue Reading
December 16, 2025
McGarvey, Kaine, Warner, Fetterman, Scott Introduce Legislation to Strengthen and Increase Accessibility of Black Lung Benefits Program for Miners
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 16, 2025) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), U.S. Senators Tim Kaine, Mark R. Warner (both D-VA), and John Fetterman (D-PA), and U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Ranking Member of the Committee on Education and Labor, reintroduced the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, legislation that would help miners who have suffered from black lung disease access the workers’ compensation and benefits they are entitled to receive under the federal Black … Continue Reading
December 16, 2025
Endorsements for McGarvey Bills to Improve Black Lung Benefits for Miners and Their Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 16, 2025) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) introduced two bills, the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act and the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act, to hold coal operators accountable and improve black lung benefits programs for miners and their families. Both bills received endorsements by various miner advocate groups. Read what they are saying below. Appalachian Voices Government Affairs Specialist Quenton King: “We applaud the leadership of Sens. … Continue Reading
December 16, 2025
McGarvey and Warner Introduce Bill to Support Families of Mine Workers Who Died of Black Lung Disease
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 16, 2025) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) introduced the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act, a bill to support families of miners who have died of pneumoconiosis, also known as “black lung disease.” A Senate companion bill will also be introduced by Senator Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today. Under current law, miners’ surviving dependents can claim monthly payments and medical benefits through the Black Lung Benefits Act of 1972, but must prove black lung … Continue Reading
December 11, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Sends Letter to USPS After Reports of Significant Mail Delays in Louisville
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 11, 2025) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey sent a letter to U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner regarding “an alarming number of messages and calls from constituents who are not receiving their bills, medication, and other essential mail on time.” The letter to USPS cites dozens of reports of mail and packages sitting idle in the Gardiner Lane facility for days and weeks and USPS trucks arriving at Louisville facilities only to be delayed or turned away. “My … Continue Reading
December 10, 2025
Morgan McGarvey and Rand Paul Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Push to Ban No-Knock Warrants Nationwide with Justice for Breonna Taylor Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 10, 2025) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Reps. Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) reintroduced legislation to ban no-knock warrants, the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act. The bill is named after Breonna Taylor, who was killed in March 2020 during a police raid on her Louisville home under the authority of a no-knock warrant. Since the bill’s introduction last year, former Kentucky … Continue Reading
December 02, 2025
Congressman McGarvey Condemns Trump Administration’s Immoral Decision to Slash Federal Funds for Housing Assistance as Kentucky Sees Freezing Conditions
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 2, 2025) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey sent a letter to Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner, calling out the Trump administration’s callous decision to slash 70 percent of federal funding for Continuum of Care (CoC) programs that help Kentuckians facing homelessness find stable, long-term housing. McGarvey described the plan, first outlined in HUD’s FY25 Notice of Funding Opportunity last month, as “dangerous and … Continue Reading
December 01, 2025
Congressman McGarvey Writes to EPA Urging Continued Oversight into Louisville Public Health and Safety After UPS Flight Crash
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 1, 2025) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin urging continued oversight of the crash site with regard to the public health and safety of Louisvillians. On November 4, UPS Airlines Flight 2976 crashed during departure from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. The plane crash tragically killed fourteen people, including three crew members, and over a dozen were injured. “Our … Continue Reading
November 20, 2025
McGarvey Announces Community Endorsements for Bill to Fund Ohio River Restoration
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 20, 2025) - Environmental and conversation groups endorse the Ohio River Restoration Program Act, led by Congressman Morgan McGarvey and a bipartisan group of Representatives throughout the Ohio River Basin, to fund the restoration of the Ohio River. Ohio River Basin Alliance Chairperson Dr. Chris Lorentz: "We are thrilled with the introduction of this legislation. Over 30 million people depend on the waters of the Ohio River Basin for their drinking water, health, … Continue Reading
November 18, 2025
Bipartisan Members of Congress Launch Federal Push to Fund Ohio River Restoration
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 18, 2025) - Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) led introduction of the Ohio River Restoration Program Act with Reps. Erin Houchin (IN-09), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Mike Rulli (OH-06), and Mark Messmer (IN-08) to fund the economic and environmental restoration of the Ohio River. The bipartisan coalition of Members represents districts throughout the Ohio River Basin, which spans 55 congressional districts across 15 states. The Ohio serves as a … Continue Reading
November 12, 2025
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