Representing the Sixth Congressional District of Kentucky & Member of House Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, and Select China Committees
Lexington, KY
Joined January 2013
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This week, I voted twice to pass the Major Richard Stat Act. I sent a letter to Congressional leadership earlier this year pushing for this bill to be passed so that combat veterans receive the benefits they earned in service on top of disability benefits. I’ll always fight for our veterans!
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The Abraham Accords was a historic peace deal to advance relations between Israel and multiple Arab countries. I look forward working with all parties involved to strengthen the Abraham Accords.
Chairman @RepBrianMast convened the first-ever congressional forum between HFAC Members and Abraham Accords Ambassadors.
The discussion focused on strengthening regional cooperation, addressing challenges, and Congress’s role in advancing the next chapter of the Abraham Accords.
Marines always hold the line! Happy birthday to the @USMC and all the great marines who have served our nation.
Happy Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps!
Today we celebrate the Marines who protect the air, land, and sea across the globe.
Semper Fidelis
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On the eve of Veterans Day and in their first official act since the election, Democrats are blocking pay raises for our troops and investments in our national security.
Our servicemembers have fought for us, and I will always fight for them. My full statement ⬇️
From @WSJ: 3.4% growth last quarter, the fastest in a year and better than expected. Growth is how we get higher wages and more jobs. More work to do: keep taxes low, cut red tape, and keep building.
Today, I join the Hopkins family, the team @KET, and all of Kentucky in mourning the passing of Shae Hopkins. My full statement.
On the eve of the Breeders' Cup here in Lexington, thank you to @NTRA for the chance to sit down today and talk about the future of Kentucky's signature industry. Yearling sales hit record highs after the Big Beautiful Tax Cut, but we have more work to do.
Kentucky helped power America for generations, and we'll help secure its mineral independence too.
Congrats to @universityofky on a $1M DOE award to train the next generation of mining engineers. Programs like this are why I backed these federal funds. barr.house.gov/press-release…
Honored to host Service Academy Day! Thank you to all the great students who came out and who are interested in joining the ranks of the world’s greatest military officers.
Millersburg has its post office back after the 2022 fire.
With no residential mail delivery, the post office in the center of town is how folks get their mail, see their neighbors and stay connected.
It took years of calls and persistence from local advocates and my office, but none of us quit. We celebrated at the ribbon cutting today with Mayor Hopkins, Community Ventures and @USPS. Congratulations Millersburg!
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Calling all students interested in serving our country and learn more about the opportunities available through our nation’s United States Service Academies.
Huge win for @RJCormanRR, a great Kentucky company. We secured over $43M to improve the transportation of goods in our region.
I strongly supported this funding through a letter of support to DOT and personally brought @SecDuffy to Kentucky earlier this year to discuss our regional transportation needs. Congratulations to RJ Corman Railroad Group!
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I’m fighting to unleash American energy production, lower diesel fuel costs, and create jobs.
In the meantime, USDA has announced new assistance to help farmers offset diesel fuel costs.
Kentucky farmers can learn more about this program in my full letter below. ⬇️
barr.house.gov/press-release…
No law-abiding American should be debanked for their beliefs.
Today, I joined @USComptroller and leaders from coal, firearms, and faith-based organizations to expose politically motivated debanking brought on by Obama/Biden financial regulators and fight to end it.
We need to save Kentucky’s hemp industry and protect the farmers who built it. I’m leading the charge to establish clear rules of the road, protect consumers, and keep hemp products out of the hands of children.
Thank you to the Kentucky Heritage Hemp Company for hosting us today for an important conversation about the future of this industry.
Great to be with the @jessaminechambr today. Central Kentucky is primed for growth. I’ll continue fighting to keep taxes low, boost manufacturing, and reduce DC regulations that hold our businesses back.
Thank you to the Kentucky District Export Council for meeting on the priorities shaping Kentucky’s economic future. From trade and manufacturing to U.S. investment, we need to strengthen Kentucky businesses through opening markets to maintain America’s economic dominance.
Great to speak with the @KentuckyCoal! Coal keeps the lights on in Kentucky, producing over 60% of electricity in our Commonwealth. I’ll keep fighting to unleash coal to create jobs, lower costs, and power us into the future!
