Honoring Senator Jimmy Higdon

Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a true public servant, Kentucky State Senator Jimmy Higdon. His home is in Lebanon, Kentucky, where he was born on July 15, 1953. Senator Higdon graduated from Marion County High School and Morehead State University. He served in the United State Army Reserves from 1976…

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Barr Announces $1M Federal Grant to University of Kentucky to Build Critical Minerals Workforce

Announced $1 million federal grant to University of Kentucky for critical minerals workforce training.

“Kentucky helped power this country for generations, and our state has a central role to play in America's energy and mineral independence”

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Honoring Clarence Frank Blankenship

Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a true patriot, Mr. Frank Blankenship of Waco, Kentucky. Mr. Blankenship, a veteran of the United States Army and the United States Air Force, celebrated his 101st birthday on October 16th. Mr. Blankenship was born in Burdine, Kentucky on October 16, 1925. Burdine is…

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USDA Delivers $8 Billion in Relief for American Farmers

Announced USDA $8 billion relief program for farmers through Harvest Fuel Relief.

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Rep. Barr Applauds $43.6 Million Federal Grant Awarded to Kentucky-Based R. J. Corman

Applauded $43.6 million federal grant to Kentucky railroad company for freight rail improvements.

“R. J. Corman is a great Kentucky success story, and I’m proud to support this $43.6 million investment in strengthening our nation’s freight rail infrastructure”

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Barr Announces $190,476 FEMA Grant for Three Central Kentucky Fire Departments

Announced $190,476 FEMA grant for three fire departments' mobile cascade trailer.

“Our firefighters never hesitate to answer the call when their communities need them, and they deserve reliable equipment that helps them do their jobs safely”

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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”

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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”

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Barr Hosts CMS Administrator Oz in Lexington, Oz Confirms Rural Hospitals are Eligible for RHTP funds

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”

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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”

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Honoring Sterling Health Care

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the vital contributions of Sterling Health Care during Health Center Week. Sterling Health, founded in 2012, serves the people of Nicholas, Bourbon, Bath, Montgomery, Clark, and Powell counties in Kentucky. Sterling Health provides a robust list of vital…

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Honoring Ale-8-one Bottling Company

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an important Kentucky business, Ale-8-One Bottling Company, which celebrated its 100th year in business on August 1, 2026. It is the oldest privately held bottler in the United States still owned by the founding family. Located in Winchester, Kentucky, the…

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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”

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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”

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Kentucky Congressional Delegation Urges President Trump to Approve Kentucky’s Major Disaster Declaration

Led Kentucky delegation urging President Trump to approve Major Disaster Declaration for June storms and flooding.

“Kentucky families have endured an extraordinary stretch of severe weather, and many communities are facing a long road to recovery”

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Barr Votes to Strengthen America’s Military, Support Servicemembers, and Confront Global Threats

Voted for FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act with military pay raises and China deterrence funding.

“This legislation includes a much deserved pay raise for the men and women who defend our nation, strengthens our ability to deter Communist China, stands firmly with our ally Israel, and ensures we are prepared to confront Iran and its terrorist proxies.”

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Barr Introduces Lawful Hemp Protection Act to Protect Kentucky Farmers, Consumers, and the Future of the Hemp Industry

Introduced bipartisan Lawful Hemp Protection Act establishing federal regulatory framework.

“Kentucky farmers helped build America’s hemp industry and they deserve certainty”

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Barr Leads House Passage of Main Street Capital Access Act to Strengthen Community Banks and Expand Opportunity

Led House passage of Main Street Capital Access Act to strengthen community banks.

“Community banks are at the heart of Kentucky's economy. They finance our small businesses, stand by our farmers, and help hardworking families buy homes, start businesses, and build a better future.”

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House Passes Barr-Led Bill Protecting Second Amendment Privacy

Passed legislation prohibiting financial institutions from tracking firearm and ammunition purchases.

“Law-abiding Kentuckians should not be targeted for exercising their constitutional rights”

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Thirty Years of Healing Thanks to the Post Clinic

Announced $1 million federal grant secured in 2022 for Post Clinic expansion in Kentucky.

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Barr Votes to Fund Border Security through 2029

Voted to approve $70 billion in Department of Homeland Security funding through 2029.

“For six months out of the last year, Congressional Democrats kept DHS shut down”

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Barr Applauds Trump’s Investment in Kentucky Coal to Create Jobs, Lower Costs

Praised Trump administration's $124 million coal investment in Kentucky power plants.

“Coal is not just part of Kentucky’s past, it is a key to our future”

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Historic Housing Package Championed by Congressman Andy Barr Sails Through Congress

Championed housing bill that passed House to reduce regulations and expand credit access.

“We need more homes to lower the cost of housing and make the American Dream more affordable for Kentuckians all across the Commonwealth”

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Barr Delivers for Rural America with 2026 Farm Bill

Voted to pass five-year farm bill reauthorization supporting farmers and rural communities.

“Under President Trump's leadership, the Big Beautiful Bill ended the death tax on almost two million family farms, expanded crop insurance for farmers, and provided the largest investment ever in rural America”

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