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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 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…
I include in the Record a letter dated April 6, 2023, sent by OCC Acting Comptroller Hsu to Chairman McHenry and Senator Lummis in response to their March 2, 2023, letter. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, April 6, 2023. Hon…
Mergers within the financial sector promote competition and generate a robust landscape with banks that vary in size to fit all individuals' needs.
I thank the gentleman for the additional time. The Biden administration's refusal to implement strong sanctions against the pipeline not only removed deterrents before the full-scale invasion and invited Putin's invasion of Ukraine, but…
While I rise in support of the rule, and I thank Chairman Burgess for his leadership on giving Members the opportunity to vote on these packages, I also rise to express my profound disappointment that the Biden administration and Democrats…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is increasingly out of control and lacks transparency because there are virtually no checks on the agency's power.
The cybersecurity workforce is obviously paramount to the safety and soundness of the U.S. economy.
I was very impressed and alarmed with your testimony that the DPA has drifted from its original focus on national defense.
I do not think that the United States stuck to our commitment to help the Afghan government when the Taliban was clearly making progress throughout the country.
I appreciate you coming to my district in August to hear from my constituents, especially small businesses and financial institutions.
Thank you, Madam Chairwoman, and thank you, Under Secretary Nelson. It's good to see you again.
Many Republicans are fully supportive of the effort to assist the Ukrainian resistance. That is not the issue.
The Administration's obsession with climate is compromising our national security and our strategy to counter Putin.
Energy has geopolitical consequences and when the Administration asks Congress for assistance but is working at cross purposes with energy policy it makes it harder for us to support the Administration's request.
The problem is that it is perplexing to all of us why this Administration's strategy with respect to defending Ukraine and their sovereignty is working at completely cross-purposes with the Administration's obsession with climate.
When you ask us for money to support the----Ukraine assistance, we need to shut down the financing to Moscow.
I do share Chairman McHenry's concerns that this is a lot for these small businesses.
The bottom line is that the Administration's climate strategy is compromising our national security because we can't export energy to our NATO partners and allies.
we would urge the Administration to use that Presidential drawdown authority.
My point is this: Why is the Biden Administration greenlighting billions of dollars that fund Moscow's war in Ukraine, even as you ask Congress to provide supplemental budget funding for Ukraine?
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