Barr Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Spur Private Investment in Small Businesses

Reintroduced bipartisan bill to increase SEC registration threshold for private fund advisers.

“One of my missions in Congress is to expand capital for small businesses, farmers, and other businesses throughout Kentucky”

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Kentucky’s Congressional Delegation Supports Gov. Beshear’s Request for a Third Presidential Disaster Declaration in 2025

Kentucky delegation requested third presidential disaster declaration for 2025 tornado and storm damage.

“This severe weather event has resulted in catastrophic damage, and 19 Kentuckians have lost their lives. Entire neighborhoods have been destroyed or severely damaged, with homes, businesses and essential infrastructure suffering widespread loss.”

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Barr: Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill will Make America Great Again

Praised One Big Beautiful Bill Act passage and urged Senate to vote for tax relief.

“Make no mistake, Maria, this would not have happened without the leadership of President Donald Trump who came to the Capitol and rallied the troops and told us how important this was. And 77 million Americans voted for President Trump, and we delivered for him. My message to U.S.”

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Barr, Ricketts Proposal Ends Unused Dodd-Frank Regulatory Authorities

Introduced bill to repeal unused Securities and Exchange Commission authorities from Dodd-Frank.

“Dodd-Frank slowed our recovery from the 2008 recession and will go down as one of the biggest power grabs by federal regulators in history”

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Barr Praises Trump’s Leadership, Votes for the Big, Beautiful, Bill

Voted for One Big Beautiful Bill Act extending tax cuts and funding border security.

“President Trump’s leadership put us one step closer to getting One Big Beautiful Bill across the finish line”

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Barr Leads Bill Undoing Biden-era Bank Merger Rule Through the House, Heads to Trump

House passed bill reversing Biden-era bank merger rule; sent to President Trump.

“Bank mergers create competition and efficiency in the banking system”

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Congressman Andy Barr Introduces Legislation to Expand Camp Nelson National Monument

Introduced bill to expand Camp Nelson National Monument by 132 acres in Kentucky.

“This legislation honors the legacy of Camp Nelson as a beacon of freedom and sacrifice during one of the most defining chapters in our nation's history”

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Rep. Andy Barr Reintroduces Bill to Reform CFPB’s UDAAP Authority

Reintroduced bill requiring Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to define abusive financial practices.

“For far too long, financial institutions have been left in the dark due to the CFPB’s failure to provide a clear and consistent definition of what constitutes an ‘abusive’ act or practice”

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Barr Reintroduces RACE Act to Spur Investment and Secure Future of Thoroughbred Racing

Reintroduced bill to streamline SEC rules and expand capital access for thoroughbred racing industry.

“The RACE Act removes unnecessary regulatory barriers so more Americans can invest in the future of horseracing”

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Barr Office Responds to “We Show Up” Political Stunt: "A Media Circus, Not Civic Engagement"

Criticized a political organization's town hall event as a stunt.

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Tax Relief for Working Families: Barr Moves to Modernize Capital Gains

Introduced bill to modernize capital gains tax brackets for middle-class taxpayers.

“The tax code shouldn’t punish middle-class families for doing the right thing—saving, investing, and planning for the future”

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Barr Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Budget Accountability

Introduced CBO Scoring Accountability Act requiring post-enactment analysis of major legislation.

“Washington’s budget process is broken, and part of the problem is that there’s no accountability when reality doesn’t match the promises made to get legislation passed”

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Rep. Barr & Sen. Kennedy Lead Resolution to Block Harmful OCC Bank Merger Rule

Introduced resolution to block OCC bank merger rule restricting community and regional bank mergers.

“Mergers increase competition and make our banking system more dynamic. By allowing banks to realize economies of scale and pass cost savings on to consumers, these acquisitions result in better rates, lower fees, and expanded access to credit—especially in underserved communities”

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Barr and Torres Introduce Bipartisan Bill to End Political Bias in Bank Supervision

Introduced bipartisan bill to prohibit federal banking regulators from denying services based on political factors.

“For too long, unelected regulators have used the vague and subjective concept of reputational risk to push political ideology under the guise of bank supervision”

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Barr Reintroduces White Oak Resilience Act to Support Bourbon Industry

Reintroduced bipartisan bill to support American white oak forest health and bourbon industry.

“The White Oak Resilience Act is not just about saving a species of tree”

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Barr Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Introduced bipartisan resolution supporting National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

“Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, loving environment, free from abuse and neglect”

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Barr Reintroduces ESG Act

Reintroduced bill to require investment advisors to prioritize financial returns over political goals.

“Institutional investors and retirement plan sponsors have a fiduciary duty to maximize returns—not to advance political agendas”

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Barr, Moolenaar, McCaul Reintroduce FIGHT China Act to Safeguard U.S. Investment from Fueling CCP Aggression

Reintroduced bipartisan bill to prevent U.S. investment from financing Chinese military and surveillance capabilities.

“The CCP is using American capital to fuel its military ambitions and undermine our security. Under President Trump, we took bold action to counter China, but the Biden Administration failed to keep pace”

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Barr, Goldman Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Families of Fallen Law Enforcement Officers

Reintroduced bipartisan bill to ensure fallen law enforcement officers' families receive benefits.

“The Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act corrects an injustice that has unfairly denied the families of officers like Chief Proffitt the support they deserve”

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Barr, McGarvey Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Kentucky’s Equine Industry

Reintroduced bipartisan bills to strengthen Kentucky's equine industry through tax incentives.

“Kentucky's equine industry is not just a cultural cornerstone but also a vital economic driver for our Commonwealth”

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Barr Reintroduces Legislation to Hold CCP Fentanyl Producers Accountable

Reintroduced legislation to impose sanctions on Chinese fentanyl producers.

“The Trump administration is actively working to regain control of our southern border, following the failed policies of President Biden and Border Czar Kamala Harris. I look forward to collaborating with them to ensure our communities are protected from this devastating epidemic.”

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Barr Reintroduces TABS Act to Bring Accountability to the CFPB

Reintroduced bill to subject Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to congressional appropriations.

“The CFPB is the most unaccountable and unchecked agency in the entire federal bureaucracy”

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Barr Named Chairman of the Financial Institutions Subcommittee on the House Financial Services Committee

Named Chairman of the Financial Institutions Subcommittee on the House Financial Services Committee.

“I am honored to continue serving as Chairman of the Financial Institutions Subcommittee”

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Barr, Moolenaar Introduced Bill to Restrict U.S. Investment in China

Introduced bill to restrict U.S. investments in China's military and technology sectors.

“China’s aggressive ambitions and actions require a decisive and strategic response”

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