Congressman Andy Barr

Representing the Sixth Congressional District of Kentucky & Member of House Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, and Select China Committees

[Congressman Andy Barr @RepAndyBarr]

Big news from the @USOCC. @jamesfraney, @nypost with a great report. For years, left-wing activist groups have weaponized the Community Reinvestment Act to pressure financial institutions far beyond Congress’s original intent. Instead of expanding access to credit, the CRA has too often become a tool to limit access to capital. I welcome the Trump Administration’s commonsense reforms to restore the law to its intended purpose and refocus it on lending and community investment. Full piece ⬇️ https://t.co/jmssqTBxo7

[Todd Faulkner @TFaulknerWPSD]

My @WPSDLocal6 exclusive with @RepAndyBarr
after the @ENERGY announcement of a $100 billion investment at the Dept. of Energy Paducah Site for an AI data center.

[Taxpayers Protection Alliance @Protectaxpayers]

This month's Bill of the Month is the Main Street Capital Access Act (H.R. 6955), a commonsense reform from @RepFrenchHill and @RepAndyBarr to modernize bank regulation and support community banks.👏

https://t.co/wTTmY4CIRw

[Congressman Andy Barr @RepAndyBarr]

BIG day for Western Kentucky. $100B investment in Paducah that will create jobs, lower energy costs, and drive innovation.

Honored to be with @SecretaryWright and leaders on the ground for this historic day. More to come. https://t.co/Ilq2CicR5V

[Eric Daugherty @EricLDaugh]

🚨 BREAKING: A $100 BILLION private investment has been announced in Kentucky for AI, and the center will be producing MORE energy than it consumes thanks to President Trump

Thousands of jobs being created!

This is a HUGE WIN, China is fuming! 👏🏻

Energy Sec. Chris Wright expects these locations to DRIVE DOWN electricity prices for Americans in the region

"It's going onto the grid to help lower electricity prices for all the residents in the region, and also allowed new businesses to start. Thousands of additional jobs will be created in that area, because we'll have a surplus of energy. Low prices, more jobs."

[Congressman Andy Barr @RepAndyBarr]

Great meeting with @kyamwater President Rob Burton and his team to discuss the importance of delivering safe, clean, and reliable water to families and businesses across the Commonwealth.

Thank you to Rob and the entire team for the important work you do every day to serve Kentucky communities. I look forward to working together to strengthen our water infrastructure and ensure Kentuckians continue to have access to a dependable, high-quality water supply.

[Congressman Andy Barr @RepAndyBarr]

Today, I led the KY Congressional Delegation requesting that President Trump quickly approve of Kentucky’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration. Madison County and others in #KY06 were hit hard by floods last month.

I’ll continue to support Central Kentucky and the rest of our Commonwealth as we recover from these storms.

[Financial Services GOP @FinancialCmte]

There is strong and widespread support for Chairman @RepFrenchHill and @RepAndyBarr's Main Street Capital Access Act. To date, over 100 organizations, including @ABABankers, @ICBA, @ArkBankers, and Kentucky Bankers, have expressed support for the bill.

https://t.co/t8TwvTJUaR

[Congressman Andy Barr @RepAndyBarr]

I voted YES on the NDAA to strengthen America’s military and keep our nation safe. @HouseGOP delivered:

✅ Pay raises for our troops
✅ Investments to modernize our military and deter China
✅ Strong support for Israel and our allies as we confront Iran

Full statement ⬇️

[Congressman Andy Barr @RepAndyBarr]

On the heels of the House passing the Main Street Capital Access Act to expand the American Dream, I met with @CommerceLex in DC.

I updated them on my work to fight for Central Kentucky jobs and small businesses. I’ll never stop working for CKY.

[Angie Craig @RepAngieCraig]

Hemp has grown into a $30B industry, supporting local economies across our country. The federal hemp ban scheduled for this November would deal a fatal blow to responsible hemp businesses in MN and beyond.

That’s why @RepAndyBarr and I are introducing the Legal Hemp Protection Act, which gives regulatory clarity to our farmers, brewers and small business owners and puts MN’s economy first.  

🍃 More about my bill here: https://t.co/xxXIIZ8vy5

[Hemp Industry & Farmers of America @hifa_health]

Thank you Reps. @RepAngieCraig and @RepAndyBarr for hearing the concerns of farmers, seniors, veterans, small business owners, and every other person who has relied on this industry for the past eight years.

Read more: https://t.co/QVRroOMu0J

[Congressman Andy Barr @RepAndyBarr]

I’m fighting to overturn the hemp ban and stand up for our great Kentucky farmers.

Our Hemp Bill keeps hemp products out of the hands of kids by establishing a nationwide 21+ age requirement, puts consumer safety first with clear, commonsense federal standards, and gives America’s domestic hemp industry the certainty it needs to grow and thrive.

https://t.co/x7PZVFbvzv

[Congressman Andy Barr @RepAndyBarr]

The Main Street Capital Access Act means putting our small banks and local communities first.

Less red tape.
More opportunity.
Stronger local economies.

[Financial Services GOP @FinancialCmte]

WATCH: @RepAndyBarr in support of H.R. 6955:

"A $500 million community bank in rural Kentucky or rural Arkansas or rural Michigan should not be regulated under the same framework built for a $1 trillion institution operating around the globe. That means higher costs, fewer loans, and more forced consolidation. This hurts everyday Americans by reducing both access to credit and opportunities for small-business growth. The Main Street Capital Access Act is about changing that. It is about right-sizing this regulatory framework to ensure that community lenders get back to what they do best: serving their customers and their communities."

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[Financial Services GOP @FinancialCmte]

WATCH: @RepAndyBarr on the regulations in the AML program’s rule notice of proposed rulemaking:

“Despite FinCEN’s recognition that CTR and SARs thresholds are outdated and have produced millions of useless reports, FinCEN has consistently failed to update the thresholds.”

📺⬇️

[Consumer Bankers Association @ConsumerBankers]

Thank you to House Financial Services Committee Chairman @RepFrenchHill and @RepAndyBarr for championing the Main Street Capital Access Act, which tailors regulation and streamlines supervision, allowing banks to invest in communities across America. https://t.co/BonlCSAY12

[Congressman Andy Barr @RepAndyBarr]

One week ago, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law. This will cut red tape and help @HBAofKy deliver the American dream of homeownership for Kentucky families across our Commonwealth. My op-ed ⬇️

[Home Builders Association of Kentucky (HBAK) @HBAofKy]

🏡 Thank you, Congressman Andy Barr, for your leadership and commitment to expanding housing opportunities in Kentucky. Read more here: https://t.co/YnHBuBKxoG
#HBAK #BuildingKentuckyTogether #Housing #AndyBarr

[Congressman Andy Barr @RepAndyBarr]

We are on the verge of a major win for Main Street. Thank you to @SpeakerJohnson and Leader @SteveScalise for a great discussion about this historic legislation. Moving this next week will expand access to credit for farmers, small business owners, and families to help fuel their American Dream.

I will be voting YES!

[Brendan Pedersen @BrendanPedersen]

A major community banking deregulatory package goes to the House floor next week, per Rules schedule

[Congressman Andy Barr @RepAndyBarr]

Kentucky agriculture has a bright future because of the next generation of farmers. Great meeting with the @TheRealKyCorn today to discuss how we can keep our farms strong and productive. Glad to welcome this future farmer to the office—and send him home with a challenge coin.

[Congressman Andy Barr @RepAndyBarr]

Shameful. Democrats are voting to abandon America’s closest ally in the world’s most dangerous region.

I voted NO on cutting aid to Israel.

Israel’s enemies are America’s enemies. The same terrorist groups that chant “Death to Israel” also chant “Death to America.” We must stand with our ally, stand against terrorism, and never waver in defending our shared security and values.

[Jake Sherman @JakeSherman]

This is going to be a wildly overwhelming Democratic vote to cut aid to Israel.

It won't become law. But still.