Press Releases
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Holds the House Floor with Congressional Democrats to Demand Republicans Pay Our Bills
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 25, 2023) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) joined Congressional Democrats on the House Floor to demand Congressional Republicans do their job and pay America’s bills. Below are Congressman McGarvey’s remarks: I know I’m new here, but I came here to work — to work across the aisle and to actually get things done. But here we are on the eve of our country’s default and my Republican colleagues aren’t even here to work with. This isn’t difficult. … Continue Reading
April 28, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Introduces Resolution Condemning Louisville Mass Shootings and Joins House Democratic Leadership at Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Press Conference
WASHINGTON, DC (April 27, 2023) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) joined Dr. Jason Smith from UofL Health, House Democratic Leadership, and his Gun Violence Prevention Task Force colleagues to urge House Republicans to pass common sense gun violence prevention legislation. This week, Congressman McGarvey introduced a House Resolution condemning Louisville’s two mass shootings and led a letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives urging them to destroy the gun … Continue Reading
April 28, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Celebrates 100 Days of Serving Louisvillians in Congress
LOUISVILLE, KY (April 25, 2023) - On April 16th, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) marked his first 100 days serving Louisville and Jefferson County in Congress. “It is the honor of a lifetime serving my hometown in Congress,” said Rep. McGarvey. “From day one, my office has hit the ground running to deliver for Louisvillians. We’ve hosted town halls across the district, delivered critical federal grants, returned funds to constituents, attended over a dozen committee hearings in … Continue Reading
April 26, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Introduces His First Bill to Reduce Student Hunger
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 26, 2023) - On April 10th, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) introduced his first bill, H.R. 2567, the School Meals Expansion Act, which amends the National School Lunch Act’s Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) to allow more schools to provide free meals to every student they serve. This legislation will reduce student hunger by lowering the eligibility threshold for participation in the CEP and increasing federal reimbursement rates for school meals. These changes … Continue Reading
March 31, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Convenes Congressional Progressive Caucus Special Order Hour on Gun Violence in Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 30, 2023) - On Thursday, March 29th, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) led his Congressional Progressive Caucus colleagues in a Special Order Hour on the increase of gun violence in communities across the country. Following the most recent school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee, Rep. McGarvey urged his colleagues on both sides of the aisle to do more to address gun violence. Reps. Summer Lee (D-PA) and Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) joined and spoke on this … Continue Reading
March 08, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Statement on the Results of the DOJ’s Investigation of the Louisville Metro Police Department
Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Statement on the Results of the DOJ’s Investigation of the Louisville Metro Police Department WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 8, 2023) - Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released the following statement after the Department of Justice released their findings of an investigation into the Louisville Metro Police Department following Breonna Taylor’s wrongful death on March 13, 2020: “Like many people across Louisville, my heart breaks for Breonna Taylor and her … Continue Reading
March 07, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Introduces Veterans’ Appeals Backlog Improvement Act
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Introduces Veterans’ Appeals Backlog Improvement Act WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 7, 2023) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) introduced the Veterans’ Appeals Backlog Improvement Act alongside his Veterans Affairs Committee colleague Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06). Reps. Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Nikki Budzinksi (IL-13) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) are original co-sponsors. “Disabled veterans deserve a system that provides access to their earned … Continue Reading
March 01, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Celebrates the Introduction of the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Celebrates the Introduction of the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 1, 2023) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) celebrated the introduction of H.R. 20, the bipartisan Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Rep. McGarvey joins Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Education and Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-VA), Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Senate Majority … Continue Reading
February 10, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Announces $240,000 in AmeriCorps American Rescue Plan Funding for Louisville
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Announces $240,000 in AmeriCorps American Rescue Plan Funding for Louisville WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 10, 2023) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) announced Father Maloney’s Boys & Girls Haven in Louisville has received a $240,000 AmeriCorps grant through the American Rescue Plan (ARP). This planning grant provides funding that will allow Boys and Girls Haven to expand research and development of new AmeriCorps programs that address critical needs … Continue Reading
February 07, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address
Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 7, 2023) - Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released the following statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address: “Tonight, President Biden highlighted his accomplishments delivering for the American people,” said Rep. Morgan McGarvey. “When President Biden took office two years ago, our economy was in disarray and COVID-19 was running rampant in our … Continue Reading
February 02, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Statement on Co-sponsoring Legislation to Honor Muhammad Ali with the Congressional Gold Medal
Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Statement on Co-sponsoring Legislation to Honor Muhammad Ali with the Congressional Gold Medal WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 2, 2023) - Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released the following statement after co-sponsoring legislation to award Muhammad Ali the Congressional Gold Medal: “I’m proud to honor Muhammad Ali’s legacy and join my colleagues in this effort to award him the Congressional Gold Medal,” said Rep. McGarvey. “Born and raised in my … Continue Reading
January 27, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Celebrates $182 Million in Funding for Expanding Broadband Access in Kentucky
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Celebrates $182 Million in Funding for Expanding Broadband Access in Kentucky WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 27, 2023) -Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released the following statement today after the U.S. Department of Treasury announced $182 million from the American Rescue Plan’s Capital Projects Fund will go toward expanding broadband access in Kentucky: “I’m extremely pleased that Kentucky will receive crucial funding to connect underserved communities to … Continue Reading
January 27, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey named to the House Veterans Affairs and Small Business Committees for the 118th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 27, 2023) — Today, Congressman McGarvey (KY-03) announced he has been named to serve on the House Committee on Veterans Affairs and the House Committee on Small Business in the 118th Congress. “It’s an honor to serve on the Veterans Affairs Committee and work for those who have worn the uniform and sacrificed for our country,” said Rep. McGarvey. “My grandfather served in World War II and my brother, U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel David McGarvey, has been … Continue Reading
January 19, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Statement on the U.S. Debt Ceiling
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 19, 2023) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released the following statement after the United States hit its debt limit and the U.S. Department of Treasury announced it would implement “extraordinary measures” to avoid defaulting on the government’s bills: “Congress has a constitutional responsibility to raise the debt ceiling to meet obligations the government has already made,” said Rep. McGarvey. “The United States should never be in a position to … Continue Reading
January 07, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Sworn-in to the 118th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 7, 2023) - Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released the following statement after being sworn in as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 118th Congress: “It’s a tremendous honor to be Louisville’s voice in Congress,” said Rep. McGarvey. “I’m proud to finally be sworn in to represent Kentucky’s third district after five days of Republican in-fighting held up our legislative business. While Republicans were unable to find a consensus and choose a … Continue Reading
January 06, 2023
Congressman - Elect Morgan McGarvey’s Statement on the Second Anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection
WASHINGTON, D.C (January 6, 2023) - Congressman - Elect Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released the following statement on the second anniversary of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol: “On January 6th, 2021, violent insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to stop the peaceful transfer of power,” said Congressman - Elect McGarvey. “Two years ago, I felt a strong sense of duty that remains with me today: to restore, protect, and preserve our democracy for future generations. … Continue Reading
April 01, 2022
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