Press Releases
Transcript of Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Floor Speech Supporting Cuban Nationals in The United States
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 12, 2023) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of Cuban nationals in the United States. Congressman McGarvey is leading 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. A transcript of Congressman McGarvey’s remarks in … Continue Reading
January 08, 2024
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Appointed to Key Position in House Democratic Caucus
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 08, 2023) - Today, after only one year in Congress, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) announced he has been named a Senior Whip, a key position in Democratic Whip Katherine Clark’s (MA-05) whip team, to champion House Democrats’ agenda in the 118th Congress. “I’m honored to be appointed by Whip Clark to serve my Democratic colleagues as a Senior Whip,” said Rep. McGarvey. “As the only Democrat serving in the Kentucky Delegation, it’s a privilege to work alongside … Continue Reading
January 04, 2024
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Releases 2023 Report Highlighting Accomplishments in First Year of Congress
LOUISVILLE, KY (January 04, 2023) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released his 2023 report to constituents, highlighting important accomplishments during his first year serving Louisvillians in Congress. “A year that started with 15 historic speaker votes ended with ousting a speaker for the first time in our country’s history, electing a new speaker (on the fourth try), expelling George Santos, and House Democrats coming in amid the chaos to prevent a MAGA government shutdown,” … Continue Reading
December 14, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Introduces Bill to Support the Families of Mine Workers Afflicted by Black Lung Disease
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 14, 2023) - This week, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) introduced the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act alongside Congressman Matt Cartwright (PA-08) and cosponsors Reps. Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Dan Kildee (MI-08), Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Abigail Spanberger (VA-07). The bill will make it easier for survivors of miners who died of pneumoconiosis, also known as “black lung disease”, to access benefits through the … Continue Reading
December 13, 2023
Reps. Morgan McGarvey and Suzanne Bonamici Lead Effort to Improve Family Access to Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 13, 2023) - Today Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) led 25 of their colleagues in drawing attention to the decline in federal housing assistance programs for families with children. Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit are two of the largest federal housing programs that can help prevent homelessness. Unfortunately, data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on … Continue Reading
December 11, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Celebrates Closing More Than 1,000 Constituent Cases in First Year in Congress
LOUISVILLE, KY (December 11, 2023) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) announced his office has closed more than 1,000 constituent cases during his first year in Congress. “We hit the ground running and our office has closed over 1,000 constituent cases and returned more than $3.7 million to Louisvillians in my first year in Congress,”said Rep. McGarvey. “From ensuring Louisvillians receive their hard-earned benefits to getting passports returned in time for family trips, my team is … Continue Reading
December 08, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Statement on Planned Parenthood’s Lawsuit to Restore Abortion Rights in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, KY (December 08, 2023) - Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released the following statement in support of Planned Parenthood’s lawsuit to restore abortion rights in Kentucky: “Hope has been rekindled for countless Kentuckians who, for much of the last 18 months, have been forced to live without the long held right to bodily autonomy and healthcare, sometimes lifesaving healthcare, without recourse. Today, Kentuckians got their recourse, thanks to the courage of a Jane Doe — … Continue Reading
December 06, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Labor Rights Violations
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 06, 2023) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) introduced the Workers Protecting Our Wage Earners’ Rights Act, or Workers POWER Act, alongside Rep. Bobby Scott (VA-03), Ranking Member of the House Education & Workforce Committee, Congressional Labor Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01), and Rep. Greg Casar (TX-35). The bill will equip the Department of Labor with the resources needed to tackle federal labor law violations including child labor, … Continue Reading
December 05, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Statement on Voting Present on H.Res. 894
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 05, 2023) - Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released the following statement after voting present on Republican-led H.Res. 894: “Today, for the first time in 11 years of serving in public office, I voted present on a bill. I voted present today not because I’m undecided on the question of antisemitism - I condemn antisemitism wholeheartedly and in all its forms - but because I could not in good conscience vote for a partisan resolution designed exclusively to … Continue Reading
December 04, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Announces “Holiday Cards for Heroes” Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 04, 2023) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) launched his “Holiday Cards for Heroes” program for the 2023 holiday season, encouraging Louisvillians to drop off holiday greetings for active duty service members and veterans at his downtown Louisville office. “The holiday season is often a time to gather with our friends and loved ones, but many service members and veterans won’t have that opportunity this year,” said Rep. McGarvey. “My brother is currently … Continue Reading
November 29, 2023
Transcript of Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Remarks on Premature Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 29, 2023) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) joined his colleagues, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), and March of Dimes President and CEO Dr. Elizabeth Cherot, at a press conference marking November as Premature Awareness Month. A transcript of his remarks are below: Thank you so much, Congresswoman McClellan. Thank you to Dr. Cherot for sharing those statistics. D plus is simply unacceptable — particularly … Continue Reading
November 28, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Introduces Bill to Expand Access to Capital for Small Business Owners
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 28, 2023) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) introduced the Supporting Community Lenders Act, a bill which expands access to capital for underserved small business owners. The bill would establish a dedicated position within the Small Business Administration to support and advocate on behalf of community lenders - Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Community Development Corporations (CDCs), Microloan … Continue Reading
November 22, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Statement on the Ceasefire Agreement to Release Hostages and Provide Humanitarian Relief
LOUISVILLE, KY (November 22, 2023) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement: “The freeing of 50 hostages, a temporary ceasefire, and the increase in humanitarian aid to Gaza is a welcome and desperately needed development. I’m grateful that President Biden managed to navigate the complexities of the crisis and negotiate an agreement that will save lives. "Whether we will look back on this as a momentary pause or a significant step toward stopping the … Continue Reading
November 16, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Statement on the Ongoing Violence in Gaza
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 16, 2023) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement on the ongoing violence in Gaza: “The images coming out of Gaza are horrifying. Thousands of Palestinians have been killed and so many more have fled their homes. I have seen Palestinians crying in agony while holding blood-stained toddlers, I have watched families digging through rubble searching for loved-ones, I have heard the doctors who refuse to leave patients as their … Continue Reading
November 15, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 15, 2023) - This week, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) introduced a bipartisan resolution supporting the designation of the week of November 13th, 2023 as “National Apprenticeship Week.” “Building the workforce of tomorrow begins with our investments today,” said Rep. Morgan McGarvey. “Registered apprenticeship programs are critical to ensuring our country provides the high-quality, high-paying jobs that hard working people deserve, with the training and … Continue Reading
November 14, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Statement on Voting to Avoid Another Republican-Led Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 14, 2023) - Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement after voting in favor of a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through January 19th and February 2nd at current spending levels. The continuing resolution avoids a catastrophic shutdown and allows Congress to continue negotiating a funding agreement for fiscal year 2024. “For the second time this year, I voted to avoid a catastrophic government shutdown,” said Rep. … Continue Reading
November 09, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Introduces Bill to Protect Veterans Against Scams and Fraud
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 09, 2023) - Today, as Americans prepare to honor our military veterans on Veterans Day, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) introduced the Veteran and Servicemember Consumer Protection Act. This bill gives the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) new authorities to crack down on fraud and scams targeting veterans and servicemembers. “Veterans who have served our country and those who serve today have earned the right to enjoy every single dollar of their earned … Continue Reading
November 03, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Highlights Casework Wins During His First Year in Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 03, 2023) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released updated casework statistics, highlighting his work to directly serve and help Louisvillians during his first year of Congress. $3,706,831 has been returned to constituents $440,913,346 has been awarded to organizations in district through federal grants 31,943 response letters have been sent to constituents 917 constituent cases have been closed ### Congressman Morgan McGarvey … Continue Reading
October 26, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Announces Nearly $500,000 in Environmental Justice Funding for Louisville’s Parks Alliance
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 26, 2023) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) announced the Parks Alliance will receive nearly $500,000 in funding through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program. “Thanks to Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act, we will have the resources necessary to bolster our climate change resiliency,” said Rep. McGarvey. “These funds will help the Parks Alliance address decades … Continue Reading
October 25, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Statement on Mike Johnson Becoming Speaker of the House
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 25, 2023) - Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released the following statement after Republicans elected Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives: “We finally have a Speaker so we can get back to work. It is frustrating and embarrassing it took House Republicans more than three weeks and four speaker votes to overcome their own civil war and install Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House” said Rep. McGarvey. “And for what? To reach any … Continue Reading