U.S. Representative for Kentucky’s 6th District
Andy Barr
From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Oct 5, 2026 · How we measure
Position · +0.49
- In office
- House 2013–now
13 years in CongressMore senior than 73% of the House - Breaks on
- Agriculture and Food 13%
- Economics and Public Finance 2%
- Committees
- Financial Services
- Foreign Affairs
- Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
- Bills on
- Finance and Financial Sector
- International Affairs
- Taxation
- Age
- 53
2026 election
Not on the November ballot
General election Nov 3, 2026
On the ballot for this seat
- RAndy Barr$10.0M
- DCharles Booker$1.1M
Bottom line
Where Barr has influence
Roles
- Chairman · Financial Institutions (Financial Services)
- Financial Services · 6th in seniority on the majority side
- Foreign Affairs · 8th in seniority on the majority side
- Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party · 3rd in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 10184 Consumer Financial Protection Accountability and Reform Act of 2026 · Out of committee
- H.R. 1653 Civil Investigative Demand Reform Act of 2025 · Out of committee
- H.R. 5929 Critical Minerals Supply Chain Resiliency Act of 2026 · Out of committee
- H.R. 7056 Community Bank Regulatory Tailoring Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Barr’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Barr breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Barr voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
- Economics and Public Finance 2% · 1 of 49 party 7%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Barr broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Barr is saying
All 7 statements and posts-
Barr Applauds President Trump for Securing Major U.S. Coal Export Commitment from China
Praised Trump administration for securing Chinese coal import commitment from China.
“President Trump delivered a major win for American coal workers, producers, and the communities that depend on them.”
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Congressman Andy Barr Announces $160,180 FEMA Grant for Millers Creek Fire Rescue
Announced $160,180 FEMA grant to Millers Creek Fire Rescue for firefighting equipment replacement.
“Every time our firefighters answer the call, they put their own safety on the line to protect their neighbors.”
Emergency ManagementAI-read
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Barr Applauds Trump EPA Action to Unleash American Energy
Praised EPA rollback of Biden-era power plant greenhouse gas regulations.
“Kentuckians have been paying high electric bills and losing energy jobs in our communities because of Barack Obama and Joe Biden’s war on Kentucky coal.”
EnergyAI-read
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Hosted CMS Administrator confirming Kentucky rural hospitals eligible for transformation program funds.
“Administrator Oz’s visit should put this debate to rest, Kentucky can and should be using RHTP money for rural hospitals.”
Rural Health CareAI-read
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Trump Approves Kentucky FEMA Funds After Barr, Congressional Delegation Push for Approval
Secured $9.1 million in FEMA disaster relief for Kentucky severe weather recovery.
“Tonight, I spoke with President Trump over the phone. I am grateful that after I advocated for FEMA relief to recover from difficult storms that hit Kentucky earlier this summer, President Trump is approving $9.1M in federal funds to Kentucky.”
Disaster ResponseAI-read
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Barr Calls Out Beshear Over Inaccurate Rural Hospital Claims
Sent letter to governor questioning rural hospital closure claims.
“The Rural Health Transformation Program gives Governor Beshear the resources to protect rural hospitals.”
Rural Health CareAI-read
Mentions H.R. 1 · voted Yea Jul 3, 2025, roll 189
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Barr voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 53 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Barr’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 57
- Action in committee 17
- Action beyond committee 14
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
57 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 56 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 60 sponsored billsSponsored 60 (House median 25) · cosponsored 234 (median 289), 56 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Finance and Financial Sector, International Affairs, Taxation.
- H.R. 987 Fair Access to Banking ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10184 Consumer Financial Protection Accountability and Reform Act of 2026Reforms the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's structure and authority. AI-readFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 10070 Border Patrol Overtime Parity ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Aug 10, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9830 Lawful Hemp Protection ActAgriculture and Food · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7026 Fiscal State of the Nation ActEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Jun 2, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8956 Border Patrol Supervisors Retention ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced May 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7897 No Tax on Drill Pay ActTaxation · Introduced Apr 6, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 5929 Critical Minerals Supply Chain Resiliency Act of 2026Establishes measures to strengthen the domestic supply chain for critical minerals. AI-readEnvironmental Protection · Introduced Mar 27, 2026 Out of committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 150 | 89% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 67 | 66% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 60 | 75% |
| Energy | 35 | 77% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 76% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 29 | 83% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 86% |
| Commerce | 24 | 92% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 24 | 83% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 22 | 77% |
Show all 31 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 21 | 48% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 69% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 64% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 10 | 90% |
| Health | 8 | 63% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 7 | 100% |
| Law | 6 | 67% |
| Taxation | 6 | 100% |
| Emergency Management | 5 | 100% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2 | 100% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Barr voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-499%agreement
- RMatt Van EppsTN-799%agreement
- RRudy Yakym IIIIN-299%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Barr most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Free account See ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Barr’s campaign raised $19.9M: $11.2M (56%) from individuals and $3.9M (19%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $4.6M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Barr
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 389.
- Young Victory Committee Party committee
- Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers Membership group PAC
- American Council of Life Insurers Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Barr this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Record over time
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Experience
- Congressional staff 1996–1998
- University teacher
Education
- University of Kentucky College of LawJuris Doctor 2001
- University of VirginiaBachelor of Arts 1996
- Henry Clay High School 1992
Résumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, KY-6Republican2013–present
Seat
- State
- Kentucky
- District
- 6
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 53
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4706
2430 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Lexington
- Website
- barr.house.gov
- RepAndyBarr
- RepAndyBarr
- YouTube
- RepAndyBarr
Elsewhere
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