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Andy Hale Barr is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Kentucky's 6th congressional district since 2013. Born on July 24, 1973, Barr has focused on various issues during his tenure, including agriculture, economic development, and regulatory reform. He has been an advocate for Kentucky's agricultural sector and has emphasized the need for legal workers in the hospitality industry. Barr has also been vocal about his opposition to certain diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, reflecting a broader trend among some Republican lawmakers.
Mr. Speaker, as to our Democratic colleagues' concern that this legislation and allowing for healthy mergers to happen in the banking sector would somehow diminish financial services or that customer service would somehow be lost, it is…
Reducing the efficiency of bank M&A can be a deterrent to healthy bank transactions. It can reduce the effectiveness of M&A activity that preserves the presence of community banks in underserved areas, prevent institutions from pursuing…
Economies of scale and big, large financial institutions serve our economy. Community banks serve our economy. Midsize banks serve our economy. Regional banks serve our economy. Super-regional banks serve our economy, and big banks serve…
The reason why we are invoking the provisions of the Congressional Review Act is that passing a resolution of disapproval under this law ensures that a substantially similar bad rule can never be reintroduced in the future without…
I thank my friend, Chairman Hill, for bringing this important resolution of disapproval to the House floor, nullifying the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's disastrous overdraft rule. Let me set the record straight, Mr. Speaker. This…
I will finish the story. The tire was irreparable. She had to buy a new tire for a couple of hundred dollars she didn't have. She was not able to keep up with her car. She had to buy the new tire. There was no choice. She ran her debit…
the state deserves a Senator who will fight for President Trump and the America First Agenda
Congress can put consumer protection laws back where it belongs—with real regulators—not Elizabeth Warren's unchecked, unaccountable CFPB.
Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 484. ____________________
I urge my colleagues to support this legislation. It is a win-win. It is a win for reforestation, it is a win for the Kentucky bourbon industry, and it certainly will help this important bipartisan legislation, Fix Our Forests Act, pass…
I would just say to my friend from California that former Speaker Henry Clay, who was famous for bringing barrels of white oak filled with Kentucky whiskey up to the Capitol Building, used to famously say that Kentucky bourbon could…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill insert the following: TITLE IV--WHITE OAK RESILIENCE SEC. 401. WHITE OAK RESTORATION…
Regulators' independence is being severely threatened, as they are being politicized to achieve the dreams of the Green New Deal. For the safety of our economy and for the retirement security of our constituents, we must pass this…
I urge Members to vote in favor of 8152, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Barr) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill…
Runaway inflation and the increased interest rates necessary to confront it continue to hammer Americans, especially those living paycheck to paycheck.
We have a list of Chinese Military-Industrial Complex companies, but Treasury hasn't sanctioned any of them.
I urge you, Secretary Yellen, and I urge the Biden Administration to use it and use it forcefully.
Let me reclaim my time. Bloomberg reported last week that Russia's government revenues from oil sales rose almost 50 percent compared to last year.
This Administration, which has this massive climate focus, wants to punish American energy production.
I want this Administration to revisit the failed oil price cap scheme and sanction the crap out of Vladimir Putin's energy.
this is supposed to be an independent regulatory agency, not a partisan agency
I also include in the Record a letter dated March 16, 2023, sent by NCUA Chairman Harper in response to Chairman McHenry's and Senator Lummis' March 2, 2023, letter. National Credit Union Administration, Alexandria, VA, March 16, 2023…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record a letter dated March 2, 2023, cosigned by Chairman McHenry and Senator Lummis sent to the Fed, OCC, FDIC, and NCUA asking them about SAB 121's impact…
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