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Congressman Andy Barr

Representing All the People of Kentucky's Sixth District

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President’s Plan Will Hurt Kentucky Families, Cost Kentucky Jobs

Jun 25, 2013 Press Release

Washington – Congressman Andy Barr released the following statement regarding President Obama’s “Climate Action Plan”:

Issues:
Energy, Jobs, Energy Coalition, Taxes

Barr: Amendment Makes Farm Bill Best Chance for Industrial Hemp

Jun 20, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Andy Barr voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives approved, an amendment to H.R.

Issues:
Agriculture, Jobs

Barr Votes to Protect Mothers, Children and Families

Jun 18, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Andy Barr released the following statement upon passage H.R. 1797, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which implements a nationwide ban on abortions at 20 weeks after fertilization or later, and passed by a vote of 228-196.

Issues:
Social Policy

Barr Votes to Ensure Troop Safety

Jun 14, 2013 Press Release
WASHINGTON – Congressman Andy Barr released the following statement upon passage of H.R. 1960, the FY 14 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which is the key mechanism to provide necessary authorities and funding for America’s military:
 
Issues:
Defense and National Security, Jobs, Veterans and Service Members

Barr Announces Redesign of Congressional Website for Sixth District of Kentucky

Jun 13, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Andy Barr today announced the launch of his newly re-designed congressional website, www.Barr.House.Gov.  This new "Online Office" will serve as an interactive and informative resource for Congressman Barr’s constituents. 

Issues:
Agriculture, Immigration, Constituent Services, Defense and National Security, Blue Grass Army Depot, Education, Energy, Financial Services Committee, Foreign Policy, Healthcare, Obamacare, Infrastructure, Jobs, Equine Coalition, Bourbon Industry, Energy Coalition, Tourism Industry, Overregulation, Second Amendment, Seniors, Social Policy, Spending and Debt, Veterans and Service Members, Sixth District Veterans Coalition, Taxes, Term Limits

Barr Takes Recommendations of Sixth District Veterans Coalition to Washington

Jun 11, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Following the most recent meeting of his Sixth District Veterans Coalition on Monday, June 10th, Congressman Andy Barr released the following statement:

Issues:
Defense and National Security, Blue Grass Army Depot, Jobs, Veterans and Service Members, Sixth District Veterans Coalition

Barr Introduces The Aged Distilled Spirits Competitiveness Act of 2013

Jun 10, 2013 Press Release
Congressman Andy Barr will introduce The Aged Distilled Spirits Competitiveness Act of 2013, legislation correcting a provision of the U.S. tax code that leaves bourbon distillers at a competitive disadvantage against other sectors of the liquor industry.
Issues:
Jobs, Bourbon Industry, Taxes

Barr Advances New, Innovative Infrastructure Plan

May 31, 2013 Press Release
Congressman Andy Barr joined a bipartisan group of 13 Republican and 13 Democratic Members of Congress to help introduce H.R. 2084, the Partnership to Build America Act. This bipartisan legislation, introduced by Congressman John Delaney (MD-6), provides for a new and innovative tool to upgrade America’s aging infrastructure with no additional burden to American taxpayers.
Issues:
Financial Services Committee, Infrastructure, Jobs, Spending and Debt

Congressman Barr to Host “Meet Your Congressman” Event in Anderson County

May 30, 2013 Press Release

Congressman Andy Barr will hold a "Meet Your Congressman" lunch in Lawrenceburg on Friday, May 31st at La Isla.  The event is a casual, come-and-go opportunity for constituents to visit directly with Andy.  This is a part of an ongoing series of events Congressman Barr has held across the Sixth District since being sworn into office.

Issues:
Constituent Services

Barr Introduces Race Horse Legislation to Protect Kentucky Jobs

May 30, 2013 Press Release
On May 24, 2013, Congressman Andy Barr introduced H.R. 2212, the Race Horse Cost Recovery Act, which would make permanent for all race horses the three-year depreciation schedule which is subject to expire at the end of this year.
Issues:
Agriculture, Jobs, Equine Coalition, Tourism Industry, Taxes

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