Press Releases
Transcript of Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Floor Speech Honoring Louisville First Responders’ Successful Rescue from Clark Memorial Bridge Crash
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 12, 2024) —Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to honor the Louisville first responders who were on the scene of the Clark Memorial Bridge crash on March 1. A transcript of Congressman McGarvey’s remarks is below, and a video of the remarks can be found here: “I rise today because, on March 1, a 4-car crash on the Clark Memorial Bridge left a semi-truck dangling dangerously over the Ohio River with the … Continue Reading
March 11, 2024
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Introduces Justice for Breonna Taylor Act
LOUISVILLE, KY (March 11, 2024) - Today, Congressman McGarvey (KY-03) and Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act. This bill would prohibit federal law enforcement and state and local police departments that receive federal funding from executing no-knock warrants. The bill is named in honor of Breonna Taylor, who was killed in her Louisville home when officers entered under the authority of a no-knock warrant. “Louisvillians remember … Continue Reading
March 09, 2024
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Secures $12 Million for Local Projects in Government Funding Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 9, 2024) - Today, Congressman McGarvey (KY-03) announced that he secured $12,179,031 for community projects in Louisville and Jefferson County. This Community Project Funding was included in a package of six government funding bills passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden. Since taking office, Congressman McGarvey has secured over half a billion dollars in federal funding for Kentucky’s Third Congressional District. “Louisville deserves federal … Continue Reading
March 07, 2024
Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 7, 2024) - Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released the following statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address: “Nearly four years ago, people were scared, dying in hospital hallways, hunkered at home, and wondering if we would recover. Today, under President Biden’s leadership, we have the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years, historic job creation, and record investments in American manufacturing and climate change resiliency. We’re fixing potholes, … Continue Reading
March 05, 2024
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Introduces Young Adult Tax Credit Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 5, 2024) - Today, Congressman McGarvey (KY-03) and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced the Young Adult Tax Credit Act. This legislation creates a universal $500 monthly payment, indexed to inflation, for all 18 - 24-year-olds in the United States. This cash transfer would allow young adults to access capital earlier in their lives, better afford necessities, or otherwise build their lives and be more integrated into the tax system. “Our social safety … Continue Reading
February 29, 2024
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Introduces Bill to Honor Alberta Odell Jones’ Legacy
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 29, 2024) - Congressman McGarvey (KY-03) introduced legislation to rename the post office in downtown Louisville (835 S 7th Street) as the “Alberta Odell Jones Post Office Building.” In December 2023, Congressman McGarvey visited students at Central High School and asked them to decide on an iconic Louisvillian to receive this honor; Alberta Odell Jones, a Central High School alum, was their overwhelming choice. “Alberta Jones was a tireless trailblazer, civil … Continue Reading
February 28, 2024
Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Bipartisan Service-Disabled Veterans Opportunities in Small Business Act Passes U.S. House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 28, 2024) - Tonight, Congressman McGarvey’s bipartisan bill, The Service-Disabled Veterans Opportunities in Small Business Act, unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill is co-led with Congressman Nick LaLota (NY-01). “As a member of both the Veterans Affairs and Small Business Committees in Congress, it’s an honor to serve those who have put on the uniform and served our country,” said Rep. McGarvey. “We must support our veterans coming out of … Continue Reading
February 28, 2024
Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Statement on Senator Mitch McConnell Stepping Down from Senate Leadership
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 28, 2024) - Congressman McGarvey released the following statement after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced he would step down from his leadership position in November: “Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is the longest-serving leader, and one of the most consequential legislators, in Senate history. While we disagree on almost everything, I appreciate his bipartisan leadership in passing the bipartisan infrastructure law, avoiding government … Continue Reading
February 23, 2024
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Announces Winner of 2023 Congressional App Challenge
LOUISVILLE, KY (February 23, 2024) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) visited his alma mater, duPont Manual High School, to speak with Louisville students and announce Annika Chadha as Kentucky’s Third Congressional District Congressional App Challenge Winner. “Annika’s creativity and innovative spirit is a great example of how the next generation is shaping the future through technology,” said Rep. McGarvey. “She designed an app that helps parents get their kids ready for … Continue Reading
February 23, 2024
Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Statement on Alabama Supreme Court IVF Ruling
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 23, 2024) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released the following statement on the Alabama Supreme Court’s ruling to afford frozen embryos the same protection as children under the state’s “Wrongful Death of a Minor Act”: “The Alabama Supreme Court’s extreme right-wing ruling defies common sense, contradicts medical standards of care, and lacks basic sympathy for people struggling to start a family. It’s insane. You can’t call yourself a family values … Continue Reading
February 15, 2024
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Announces $13 Million for Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) Upgrades
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 15, 2024) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) announced the Department of Transportation will award $13 million to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) to upgrade the airport’s infrastructure, including improving the power system’s sustainability and adding four new screening lanes to the security checkpoint. “I fly in and out of our airport almost every week. Not only have I heard from many constituents that we need more security lanes, … Continue Reading
February 14, 2024
Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Statement on Elections in Pakistan
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 14, 2024) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released the following statement on the February 8th elections in Pakistan: “Last week, millions of Pakistanis made their votes heard in a long-awaited election,” said Rep. McGarvey. “I support free and fair democratic elections around the world and echo the Biden administration’s concerns about restrictions on freedoms of expression, association, and assembly in the most recent Pakistani elections. I support … Continue Reading
February 08, 2024
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Leads Efforts to Require Insurance Coverage of Special Nutrition Products for Premature Babies
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 08, 2024) - This week, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) led his colleagues in several efforts to increase insurance coverage for special nutrition products for premature babies. Rep. McGarvey introduced H.R. 7141, the Supporting Premature Infant Nutrition Act, which would require insurance coverage under Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and private insurance for nutrition products for premature infants called “human milk derived human milk … Continue Reading
February 06, 2024
Transcript of Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Floor Speech on Introducing the Supporting Premature Infant Nutrition Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 06, 2024) - Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives after introducing H.R. 7141, the Supporting Premature Infant Nutrition Act, to secure insurance coverage of special nutrition premature babies need to grow and thrive. A transcript of Congressman McGarvey’s remarks is below, and a video of the remarks can be found here: “In 2011, our twins, Clara and Wilson, were born 14 weeks premature. They weighed a pound … Continue Reading
February 06, 2024
Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Statement on Voting Against Partisan Funding Bill H.R. 7217
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 06, 2024) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released the following statement after voting against a partisan funding bill: “This Republican bill is another cynical political stunt by Speaker Johnson to appease twice impeached former President Trump and MAGA Republicans,” said Rep. McGarvey. “Rather than take up the bipartisan and comprehensive senate funding bill that includes aid to Israel, much needed humanitarian aid to innocent civilians in Gaza, and … Continue Reading
February 02, 2024
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Announces $72 Million from Department of Energy to Reduce CO2 Emissions
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 02, 2024) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) announced the Department of Energy has awarded $72 million to the Cane Run Generating Station as part of the Carbon Capture Large-Scale Pilots project. This project is funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and aims to significantly reduce CO2 emissions from electricity generation and hard-to-abate industrial operations. Congressman McGarvey has currently secured $587,831,658 in federal funding for … Continue Reading
February 01, 2024
Transcript of Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Floor Speech Commemorating 25 Years of Louisville’s Fairness Ordinance
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 01, 2024) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives Commemorating the 25th anniversary of Louisville’s Fairness Ordinance. A transcript of Congressman McGarvey’s remarks is below, and a video of the remarks can be found here: “I rise to commemorate 25 years of Fairness in my hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. When I was a kid, it wasn’t uncommon for someone to be fired just for being gay. Or kicked out of … Continue Reading
January 18, 2024
Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Statement on Voting to Avoid A Third Republican Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 18, 2024) - Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement after voting in favor of a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through March 1st and March 8th at current spending levels. The continuing resolution avoids a catastrophic Republican shutdown and allows Congress to continue negotiating a funding agreement for fiscal year 2024. “Extremist Republicans have brought our government to the brink of a shutdown for the third time … Continue Reading
January 16, 2024
Rep. Morgan McGarvey Leads Colleagues in Calling on Secretary Mayorkas to Support Cuban Nationals in the United States
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 16, 2023) - Last week, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (FL-25) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas urging him to grant “Parole in Place” status to any Cuban issued an I-220A form, which would allow them to remain in the United States and apply for residency. “We write to request that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issue a ‘Parole in … Continue Reading
January 16, 2024
Rep. Morgan McGarvey Leads Colleagues in Calling on Secretary Mayorkas to Support Cuban Nationals in the United States
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 16, 2023) - Last week, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (FL-25) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas urging him to grant “Parole in Place” status to any Cuban issued an I-220A form, which would allow them to remain in the United States and apply for residency. “We write to request that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issue a ‘Parole in … Continue Reading