Thomas Massie
U.S. Representative · KY-4 · Republican
Statements and posts
27 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Reps. Massie, Pingree Introduce the Red Meat Inspection Exemption Act
Introduced bill allowing small farmers to slaughter and process livestock for direct sale without federal inspection.
“Americans are concerned about the rising cost of red meat and are looking for solutions that will lower prices”
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Question of Personal Privilege
Madam Speaker, I seek recognition for a question of personal privilege. Madam Speaker, roughly 3 weeks ago, the Speaker of the House said: ``Let me tell you how stupid Thomas Massie's comment is.'' An article said that Johnson said that ``Republicans are here to work'' and will remain in Washington…
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Rep. Massie Forces Vote to Impeach Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth
Forced House vote to impeach Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth for unauthorized Iran hostilities.
“By engaging in hostilities in Iran for more than 90 days without congressional authorization, Secretary Hegseth is breaking the law and must be held accountable”
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Reps. Massie, Burlison Introduce the "Flock-Off Act" to Defund Surveillance State Cameras
Introduced bill to prohibit federal funding for automated license plate readers and biometric cameras.
“The federal government shouldn’t provide 'security' grants to cities and police departments that have gone beyond the pale and turned their communities into a version of 1984”
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Bring Epstein Perpetrators to Justice
Mr. Speaker, it has been a year since the President signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, and the government continues to withhold over 3 million files. That is why we have introduced the Epstein Files Transparency Act II, to bring the fight to the State courts, accountability to the…
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Massie, Khanna, Leger Fernández, Merkley, Luján Introduce the "Epstein Files Transparency Act II"
Introduced bill to enforce DOJ compliance with Epstein Files Transparency Act disclosure requirements.
“Since the Epstein Files Transparency Act was signed into law on November 19, 2025, the Department of Justice has flagrantly and consistently ignored EFTA's disclosure requirements”
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Rep. Massie Introduces House Resolution to Honor the Crew of the USS Liberty
Introduced resolution honoring USS Liberty crew and urging declassification of attack records.
“59 years ago, on June 8, 1967, Israel attacked the USS Liberty in international waters”
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Introduced bill to close Foreign Agents Registration Act loophole requiring foreign lobbyist transparency.
“Americans have a right to know when powerful lobbying organizations are advancing the interests of foreign governments in Congress”
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Rep. Massie's NICS Data Reporting Act Passes House
NICS Data Reporting Act passed House unanimously to improve background check transparency.
“The NICS Data Reporting Act requires the Attorney General to submit to Congress a report that includes the aggregate demographic data of individuals determined to be ineligible to purchase a firearm based on a background check performed by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)”
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Introduced bipartisan bill eliminating capital gains taxes on family farm sales between family members.
“This bill will allow farmers to sell their land to family members without being forced to pay punitive capital gains taxes”
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Rep. Massie's PRIME Act Included in House-Passed Farm Bill
Secured inclusion of PRIME Act pilot program in House-passed Farm Bill.
“I am excited to announce that a pilot program for the PRIME Act is included in this year’s Farm Bill”
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Introduced bill requiring warrants for government-initiated searches and creating private cause of action for violations.
“The Bill of Rights is not a suggestion, and Fourth Amendment protections against warrantless searches conducted by the government are not optional”
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Representative Thomas Massie to Host 2026 U.S. Service Academy Day
Announced annual U.S. Service Academy Day event for prospective military academy candidates.
“can be found at this link. By attending a U.S. Service Academy, young men and women have the opportunity to serve their country while improving all facets of their character through a rigorous scholastic curriculum and a disciplined moral and physical regimen.”
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Representatives Massie and Pingree Introduce Bipartisan Bill Allowing Interstate Traffic of Raw Milk
Introduced bipartisan bill to allow interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk.
“Executive branch agencies, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), do not and should not have the power to shut down trade between peaceful farmers and willing consumers”
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Representatives Massie and Pingree Introduce Bipartisan “No Immunity for Glyphosate Act”
Introduced bipartisan bill to undo executive order promoting glyphosate and protecting manufacturers from liability.
“If the goal is to 'Make America Healthy Again,' the federal government should not be using its authority to promote or protect the production of glyphosate”
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Rep. Massie Introduces Bill to Remove the United States from NATO
Introduced bill to withdraw the United States from NATO.
“NATO is a Cold War relic. We should withdraw from NATO and use that money to defend our own country, not socialist countries”
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Massie-Khanna "Epstein Files Transparency Act" Passes House of Representatives
Announced passage of Epstein Files Transparency Act in House on 427-1 vote.
“Today's overwhelming vote in the House of Representatives to release the Epstein files is a major victory not only for the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, but for victims of sexual abuse throughout the country”
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Massie Introduces Patent Reform Legislation Restoring "First to Invent" Protection to Inventors
Introduced patent reform bill restoring "first to invent" protection for inventors.
“as the Constitution of the United States originally envisioned it.”
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Rep. Massie Introduces Bill to Protect Americans from Federally Funded Propaganda
Introduced bill to repeal Smith-Mundt Modernization Act and ban federally funded domestic propaganda.
“The 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) included the Smith-Mundt Modernization Act, legislation that ended a prohibition on the federal government exposing American audiences to its propaganda”
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Rep. Thomas Massie Introduces Pro-Life "No Funds for Foreign Abortions Act"
Introduced bill prohibiting U.S. foreign aid to entities funding or promoting abortions.
“Rep. Massie's legislation prohibits U.S. financial aid from going to any foreign government, nongovernmental organization, international organization, or multilateral entity that funds, promotes, or facilitates abortions.”
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Congressman Massie Introduces Bill to Repeal Federal Gun-Free School Zones Act
Introduced bill repealing federal Gun-Free School Zones Act to allow state and local firearms policies.
“Banks, churches, sports stadiums, and many of my colleagues in Congress are protected with firearms. Yet children inside the classroom are too frequently left vulnerable.”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to allow states to permit intrastate custom-slaughtered meat distribution.
“Consumers want to know where their food comes from, what it contains, and how it’s processed. Yet federal inspection requirements make it difficult to purchase food from trusted, local farmers”
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Rep. Massie Introduces PREP Repeal Act to End "Medical Malpractice Martial Law"
Introduced bill to repeal PREP Act liability protections for pharmaceutical companies.
“The 2005 PREP Act prevents people from holding corporations accountable for the pain and suffering they cause during Presidentially declared emergencies. Americans deserve the right to seek justice when injured by government-mandated products. The PREP Repeal Act will restore that right.”
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Reps. Massie, Khanna Seek House Vote on Public Release of Jeffrey Epstein Files
Introduced bipartisan bill to force House vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein files.
“We all deserve to know what’s in the Epstein files, who’s implicated, and how deep this corruption goes”
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Reps. Massie, Khanna Introduce Bipartisan War Powers Resolution to Prohibit Involvement in Iran
Introduced bipartisan War Powers Resolution to prohibit U.S. military involvement in Iran.
“The Constitution does not permit the executive branch to unilaterally commit an act of war against a sovereign nation that hasn't attacked the United States”
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