Press Releases
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
February 05, 2025
Rep. McGarvey Slams Reports that Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Now In Medicare and Medicaid Systems
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 5, 2025) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released the following statement slamming reports that Elon Musk’s DOGE is now in the Medicare and Medicaid systems: “It should scare us all that Elon Musk and DOGE now have access to the Medicare and Medicaid systems that over 350,000 Louisvillians rely on for health care. What’s next, is Elon Musk going to get access to the Social Security Administration and be in charge of who gets their Social Security … Continue Reading
February 03, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Statement on Temporary Pause to Trump’s Tariffs
LOUISVILLE, KY (February 3, 2025) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), Co-Chair of the Congressional Bourbon Caucus, released the following statement following a temporary pause to Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico: “Let’s be clear: this fight is far from over. “There are over 20,000 Kentuckians working in the bourbon industry who will go to bed tonight worrying about their job security if the Trump tariffs go into effect next month. These hardworking men and women's livelihoods … Continue Reading
February 02, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Slams President Trump’s Harmful Tariffs
LOUISVILLE, KY (February 2, 2025) - Today, following President Donald Trump’s announcement that he will impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, triggering retaliation from both countries, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released the following statement: “President Trump promised to lower prices, but these tariffs will do the opposite, increasing the cost of food, automobiles, and gas for every American family. In Kentucky, we will feel the pain even more acutely. As Canada moves to … Continue Reading
January 23, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Named to Powerful House Budget Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 23, 2025) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) announced that he has been named to the House Budget Committee, which is responsible for setting annual federal spending and revenue levels - including overseeing the budget reconciliation process. Former Representative John Yarmuth, who represented Kentucky’s Third Congressional District, chaired the House Budget Committee from 2019 - 2023. “I am honored to join the House Budget Committee, which will allow me to … Continue Reading
January 23, 2025
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Slams DOJ’s Reported Halt to Consent Decrees, Review of Recent Agreements Like Louisville's
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 23, 2025) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) slammed new reports that the Trump Department of Justice is planning to halt police reform agreements and review recent agreements - such as Louisville's consent decree - that were finalized in the last 90 days. Louisville’s consent decree was finalized 42 days ago. “The Trump Administration is clearing the way to strike down Louisville's consent decree, a decision that will make all Louisvillians less safe. Our … Continue Reading