Press Releases
Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Statement on Anniversary of Kentucky Abortion Ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 1, 2023) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released the following statement to mark the one year anniversary of Kentucky’s abortion ban: “One year ago today, Kentucky’s abortion ban went into effect, placing Kentucky women at risk,” said Rep. McGarvey. “Kentuckians have not had access to a safe and legal abortion for one year — you have to be close to death for doctors to consider an abortion. It’s abhorrent. And banning abortions isn’t the end, it’s … Continue Reading
July 28, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Fights for Survivors of Louisville Shootings to Receive Tax-Exempt Donations
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 28, 2023) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) sent a letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requesting that donations received by the survivors, victims, and families of the Old National Bank and Chickasaw Park shootings are tax-exempt in accordance with IRS policy. “Our community is still grieving after experiencing two mass shootings in one week,” said Rep. McGarvey. “I’m grateful to the National Compassion Fund for creating the Love for Louisville … Continue Reading
July 27, 2023
Rep. Morgan McGarvey Leads Colleagues to Take Next Steps to Open Louisville’s First Passport Agency
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 26, 2023) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09), Congressman Thomas Massie (KY-04) and Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) sent a letter to the Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs, Rona Bitter, calling for the Bureau of Consular Affairs to consider opening a passport agency in Louisville Kentucky. “We write to you today to urge you to consider opening a passport agency in Louisville, Kentucky - a major hub of national and … Continue Reading
July 21, 2023
Reps. Morgan McGarvey and Gregory Meeks Lead Congressional Colleagues in Calling for Creation of Muhammad Ali Postage Stamp
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 21, 2023) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Congressman Gregory Meeks (NY-05) led their Congressional colleagues in sending a letter to the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee calling for the creation of a Muhammad Ali postage stamp. The letter highlights Muhammad Ali’s accomplishments both inside and out of the boxing ring and recognizes his contributions to justice and progress in the United States. “Muhammad … Continue Reading
July 14, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Denounces House Republicans Playing Political Games to Undermine our National Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 14, 2023) - Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which continues House Republicans’ attacks on freedom and undermines our national security: “The NDAA is a historically bipartisan piece of legislation to preserve national security, provide critical resources to our military, and ensure our servicemembers are taken care of,” said Rep. McGarvey. “For 63 years, … Continue Reading
June 22, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Introduces Bill to Protect Veterans’ Education Benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 22, 2023) - Earlier this month, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Congressman Mike Levin (CA-49) introduced H.R. 3981, The Veterans Education Oversight Expansion Act, which strengthens the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) oversight capacity and restores education benefits to defrauded veterans. “We all succeed when our veterans can access the education benefits they have earned,” said Rep. Morgan McGarvey. “Those who have served our country should be able to … Continue Reading
June 14, 2023
Reps. Morgan McGarvey and Steve Womack Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Level Playing Field for Bourbon Distillers
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 14, 2023) - Today, Congressmen Morgan McGarvey (D-KY) and Steve Womack (R-AR) introduced H.R. 4073, The Duty Drawback Clarification Act, a bipartisan bill that would allow American whiskey distillers, including Kentucky’s bourbon industry, to participate in the duty drawback program, which is already available to beer, wine, and spirit makers in the United States. The duty drawback program refunds duties and fees paid by importers when they export similar amounts of the … Continue Reading
June 01, 2023
Congressman Morgan McGarvey’s Statement on Vote to Avoid Defaulting on America’s Debt
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 31, 2023) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released the following statement after voting to avoid defaulting on America’s debt: “Today, I voted to prevent a default on America’s debt and protect our families, children, and veterans from a devastating economic catastrophe,” said Rep. McGarvey. “We can’t let our country default on its debts. A default would jeopardize our economy, resulting in millions of lost jobs, cratering people’s retirement savings, and … Continue Reading
May 25, 2023
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