Press Releases
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
January 12, 2024
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