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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.
I thank my colleague from Kentucky (Mr. Guthrie) for his leadership on this issue, and I want to thank my colleague from West Virginia (Mr. Jenkins) for his leadership on this important legislation. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to encourage…
There is nothing that to me is more disgraceful about what these terrorist organizations are doing than what we are hearing about here today.
Thank you to my colleagues, Congressman Roe and Congressman Cooper, for joining me in remembering our constituents, Stephanie and Justin Shults, two promising young lives tragically cut short in the barbaric terrorist attacks on March 22…
That seems to me to be an insufficient number, given the threat environment.
Yes. And one of the things I have said is that they are going to protect people right out of their homes.
So when the Bureau says that your industry is predatory, what is your response?
I think that the mission of consumer protection is being turned around on its head here.
I think there is an opportunity to be more flexible and for us to follow the rules with some more flexibility.
On rollcall No. 109, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''
the reason why I asked the question is because a recurring theme back home in Kentucky among my constituents is, why are we engaged in the practice of appropriating funds for foreign aid to countries that hate us?
I would like to know from the witnesses what your views are in terms of congressional involvement in oversight here.
You are canceling the collective judgment of the general assembly of Kentucky.
What justifies the Federal Bureau canceling the collective judgment of Kentucky legislators, a governor, and a regulator in Kentucky?
I think we are all happy to see the positive development of exceeding the 2 percent target, but we continue to be concerned that target may be inadequate.
In my congressional district, at least, I know that many of these lenders are regulated under Federal law by the Bank Secrecy Act...
The greatest protection for consumers, the greatest consumer protection is competition and choices.
I thank the chairman. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong support of H.R. 3700, which is a modest but important first step to improving Federal housing policy through several commonsense reforms. For the first time in HUD's 50-year history…
Being uninsured in the era of ObamaCare is about to get a lot more expensive. The penalty for individuals and families who cannot afford ObamaCare-approved plans will double next year. Congress will soon finalize a reconciliation bill that…
On rollcall No. 682, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' Stated against:
Kentucky is famous for horses, bourbon, college basketball, and hospitality. And now we can add to that list the fact that the Commonwealth is home to Toyota's largest manufacturing plant in the world. With production of the 2016 Lexus ES…
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