Washington, D.C. – Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) released the following statement regarding the nomination of Benjamin Beaton, of Louisville, Kentucky to serve as a U.S. District Court judge for the Western District of Kentucky:
“I commend President Trump for the selection of Benjamin Beaton to serve as a District Court judge for the Western District of Kentucky. Ben is steeped in experience that has prepared him for this moment, having clerked on the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Throughout his career, Ben has proven to be a first-rate legal mind who will be a tremendous addition to the federal bench and who will serve Kentucky well in this capacity. I congratulate Ben and his family on his nomination and I hope the U.S. Senate consider his nomination soon.”