Us Representative Andy Barr (ky-6)
Recent News About Us Representative Andy Barr (ky-6)
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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.
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House passes bills aimed at limiting ESG considerations
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the "Prioritizing Economic Growth Over Woke Policies Act," which included two bills by Congressman Andy Barr.
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House passes bill for increased oversight on US-China science tech agreements
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed Congressman Andy Barr’s legislation, the “Science and Technology Agreement Enhanced Congressional Notification Act.” This bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in scientific and technological partnerships between the United States and China by enforcing congressional oversight.
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House passes bill targeting Chinese Communist Party's global influence
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act of 2023,” introduced by Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06). The legislation authorizes $325 million annually for fiscal years 2023 through 2027 to combat the Chinese Communist Party’s global influence. The funds will support initiatives aimed at countering CCP disinformation, promoting transparency, reducing corruption, and combating coercive economic practices associated with China’s Belt and Road Initiative. A senior State Department official will oversee these...
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Barr introduces bill for increased oversight of global banking governance
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) introduced the Congressional Banking Regulation Priorities and Accountability Act of 2024. The legislation mandates enhanced consultation by Federal financial regulatory agencies with Congress and the public regarding their engagement with international organizations. The Act aims to protect U.S. sovereignty and strengthen congressional oversight of federal financial regulators by improving accountability and transparency concerning the impact of international organization membership, engagement, and participation on U.S....
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Barr criticizes global governance bodies for non-participation in transparency hearing
Washington, DC - Today, Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy Subcommittee Chairman Andy Barr (KY-06) issued a statement in response to several global governance bodies—the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), Basel Committee for Banking Supervision (BCBS), and Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS)—refusing to appear at the Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy Subcommittee’s September 11, 2024 hearing titled “Transparency in Global Governance.”
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Rep. Barr and Sen. Paul urge CMS reconsideration on noncompliance finding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) and Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) have jointly sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), expressing strong concerns over a preliminary noncompliance finding issued to Fleming County Hospital during its recent re-certification as a critical access hospital (CAH).
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Congressional leaders condemn China's new guidelines targeting Taiwan
On Friday, U.S. Representatives Andy Barr (R-KY), Ami Bera M.D. (D-CA), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), and Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, issued a statement condemning the People’s Republic of China’s new guidelines targeting the people of Taiwan.
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Congressman Barr supports Supreme Court’s decision on Chevron deference
Washington, DC – Congressman Barr released a statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Chevron deference.
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Kentucky congressional delegation supports major disaster declaration after May storms
Kentucky's federal delegation, including U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, Senator Rand Paul, and Representatives Hal Rogers (KY-05), Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Andy Barr (KY-06), James Comer (KY-01), Thomas Massie (KY-04), and Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) have expressed support for Governor Andy Beshear's request for a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This request follows severe storms that began on May 21, 2024, and continued until May 27, 2024.
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Congressman Barr responds to Supreme Court’s decision on HISA ruling
Washington, DC – Congressman Barr released a statement on the Supreme Court's decision regarding the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA).
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Barr calls for transparency on US-China science agreement
Washington, DC - Last week, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) joined several colleagues in sending a letter to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office Kathi Vidal. The letter urges the Biden Administration to provide a full account of the national security damage caused by the Science and Technology Agreement (STA) between the United States and People's Republic of China (PRC).
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Barr criticizes potential replacement for FDIC chair
Congressman Barr has issued a statement regarding the White House's consideration of Christy Goldsmith Romero as a replacement for Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chair Marty Gruenberg. Gruenberg has been embroiled in controversy, prompting calls for his resignation.
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Rep. Barr visits Taiwan with bipartisan delegation amid rising regional tensions
U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, recently joined Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific Chairwoman Young Kim (R-CA), Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Chairman Joe Wilson (R-SC), Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), and Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) on a bipartisan congressional delegation visit to Taiwan. The visit comes as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) escalates tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.