Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.)
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Recent News About Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.)
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Barr advocates bill focusing asset managers on financial returns over political goals
U.S. Congressman Andy Barr, representing Kentucky's 6th District and a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, has announced the reintroduction of the Ensuring Sound Guidance (ESG) Act.
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FIGHT China Act aims to curb U.S. investment aiding Chinese military
Congressmen Andy Barr, John Moolenaar, and Michael McCaul have reintroduced the FIGHT China Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at preventing American investments from supporting the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) military and technological advancements.
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Bipartisan bill reintroduced to amend benefits for families of fallen law enforcement
This week, Congressmen Andy Barr from Kentucky and Dan Goldman from New York reintroduced the Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act.
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Bipartisan bills aim to strengthen Kentucky’s equine industry with tax reforms
Today, Congressmen Andy Barr and Morgan McGarvey reintroduced two bipartisan bills aimed at bolstering Kentucky's equine industry.
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Barr reintroduces bill targeting Chinese fentanyl producers
Congressman Andy Barr has announced the reintroduction of the Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act, a legislative effort aimed at addressing the fentanyl crisis in the United States by targeting Chinese producers.
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Barr reintroduces TABS Act targeting CFPB accountability
U.S. Congressman Andy Barr has reintroduced the Taking Account of Bureaucrats’ Spending (TABS) Act, aiming to subject the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to the traditional congressional appropriations process.
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Andy Barr reappointed chairman of key House subcommittee
Congressman Andy Barr has been re-appointed as the Chairman of the Financial Institutions Subcommittee on the House Financial Services Committee for the 119th Congress.
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Bill aims to restrict US investments fueling CCP's military and tech advancements
On December 24, 2024, Congressman Andy Barr and Chairman John Moolenaar introduced a bill aimed at restricting U.S. investments that contribute to the Chinese Communist Party's military and technological advancements or human rights abuses.
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Congressman Barr supports national defense bill focusing on troops' welfare
Congressman Andy Barr of Kentucky has cast his vote in favor of H.R. 5009, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.
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Bipartisan push seeks passage of US-Taiwan double taxation relief
Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Andy Barr and Ami Bera, who co-chair the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, led a bipartisan initiative urging House and Senate leaders to approve measures for U.S.-Taiwan double taxation relief before the year ends.
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Representatives urge FDIC to retract brokered deposits proposal
U.S. Representatives Andy Barr and French Hill have called on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to retract a proposal regarding brokered deposits.
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House passes bipartisan act improving veterans' health and benefits
On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8371, known as the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act.
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Andy Barr outlines plan to lead House Financial Services Committee
Representative Andy Barr from Kentucky has released his plan to lead the House Financial Services Committee.
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Barr and Gonzalez propose reforms for CFPB's civil investigative demands
U.S. Representatives Andy Barr and Vicente Gonzalez have introduced the Civil Investigative Demand Reform Act of 2024, a bipartisan effort aimed at reforming the process used by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) when issuing civil...
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Congressional leaders question China's role in Taiwan-South Africa relations
U.S. Representatives Andy Barr, Ami Bera, Gerald E. Connolly, and Mario Diaz-Balart, who co-chair the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, have raised concerns regarding South Africa's recent request to move the Taiwan Liaison Office from Pretoria.
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Barr introduces bill to rename Camp Nelson monument
Congressman Andy Barr has introduced a bill to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act of 2019. The legislation aims to align the naming of Camp Nelson National Monument between legislative and executive branches by changing its name from "Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument" to "Camp Nelson National Monument." This adjustment will facilitate the installation of accurate signage at the site.
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Congressional leaders urge Biden Administration action against EU corporate sustainability rules
U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) and Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) have led a bicameral effort urging Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and senior Biden-Harris Administration officials to address concerns about the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The letter, signed by multiple senators and representatives, calls for immediate action to protect American economic interests from what they describe as regulatory overreach by the EU.
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House passes act including initiative for white oak restoration
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the "Fix Our Forests Act," which included Congressman Andy Barr’s amendment to establish the White Oak Restoration Initiative Coalition. This initiative aims to address the projected decline of white oak populations over the next two decades. White oak currently spans 104 million acres across the United States and is vital for biodiversity, wildlife habitats, and various industries.
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Barr and McGarvey introduce resolution for National Bourbon Heritage Month
Yesterday, Representatives Andy Barr (KY-06) and Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Bourbon Caucus, introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate September as National Bourbon Heritage Month. This move celebrates the bourbon capital of the world and marks the 25th anniversary of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
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EDA awards $4.7 million grant for substance abuse facility in Richmond
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $4.7 million to the City of Richmond, Kentucky, for building renovations aimed at supporting substance abuse workforce development in the region. The facility will house 50-72 recovery beds for men and will be operated by New Vista, which will implement a workforce program and employ approximately 41 full-time service, support, and clinical staff. The investment will be supplemented by contributions from the City of Richmond and Madison County, each providing $1.5 million.