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Andy Barr

Andy Barr

RRepublicanKY-6 · Representative
57
/ 100
Average
Attendance93
Avg: 96
Independence1
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone8
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency77
Avg: 55

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
61
Total Statements
22
Floor Speeches
39
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 18Environment: 16Trade: 10Agriculture: 10Defense: 10Foreign Policy: 10Labor: 9Housing: 9Veterans: 7Immigration: 6Healthcare: 6Economy: 6China: 4Social Security: 3Technology: 3

Speech Tone

Neutral: 41Ceremonial: 9Bipartisan: 5Urgent: 4Partisan Attack: 2

Statements (61)

Press Release2026-07-17
Rep. Barr on Aligning Commercial Diplomacy Between State and Commerce in HFAC 7.15.26
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Press Release2026-07-15
Rep. Barr Hammers CFPB, Calls for Reform in FSC 7/15/26
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Press Release2026-07-14
Rep. Barr Camp Lejeune Speech 6.4.26
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Press Release2026-07-14
Rep. Barr FSC on Oversight of Prudential Regulators 6.4.26
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Press Release2026-07-14
Rep. Barr Questions Secretary Rubio in HFAC 6.3.26
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Press Release2026-07-14Gun PolicyHousingCivil Rights
House Passes Barr-Led Bill Protecting Second Amendment Privacy

House Passes Barr-Led Bill Protecting Second Amendment Privacy Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) helped lead key legislation protecting the Second Amendment through the House of Representatives. Barr's legislation, the "Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act," prohibits…

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Press Release2026-07-14
Rep. Barr FSC on Oversight of Prudential Regulators 6.4.26
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Press Release2026-07-14Foreign PolicyChinaTechnology
Rep. Barr Previews Kentucky Derby, Blasts Bernie Sanders for China AI Summit
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Press Release2026-07-14
Rep. Barr FSC Hearing on Modernizing the Bank Secrecy Act 5.21.26
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Press Release2026-07-14HR1181
Rep. Barr on H.R. 1181 - Protecting Privacy in Purchasing Act 7/14/26
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Press Release2026-07-14Economy
Rep. Barr Questions Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh in FSC 7.14.26
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Press Release2026-07-14
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Floor Speech2026-07-14UrgentGun PolicyEnvironmentTradeHR1181HRES1423
PROTECTING PRIVACY IN PURCHASES ACT

PROTECTING PRIVACY IN PURCHASES ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4441-H4445] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2026-07-14
Rep. Barr FSC Hearing on Prioritizing Main Street Capital 4.28.26
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Press Release2026-07-14Foreign PolicyChinaTechnology
Rep. Barr Previews Kentucky Derby, Blasts Bernie Sanders for China AI Summit

Rep. Barr Previews Kentucky Derby, Blasts Bernie Sanders for China AI Summit Rep. Barr Previews Kentucky Derby, Blasts Bernie Sanders for China AI Summit...

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Press Release2026-07-13CeremonialHealthcareTradeAgriculture
Thirty Years of Healing Thanks to the Post Clinic

Thirty Years of Healing Thanks to the Post Clinic Three decades ago, a small group of advocates in Mt. Sterling opened the doors of the Post Clinic with a simple mission: expanding access to primary medical and dental care for Kentuckians who couldn't afford it. Three decades later, that mission is…

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Floor Speech2026-06-23TaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR6644HR1981
HOUSING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACT

HOUSING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4151-H4192] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-06-22CeremonialTaxesDefenseVeterans
HONORING BILL TOOLEY

HONORING BILL TOOLEY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 104 (Monday, June 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 104 (Monday, June 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E597] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

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Floor Speech2026-06-22
HONORING BOB QUICK

HONORING BOB QUICK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 104 (Monday, June 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 104 (Monday, June 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E593-E594] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2026-06-09ImmigrationEnvironment
Barr Votes to Fund Border Security through 2029

Barr Votes to Fund Border Security through 2029 Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY), one of the strongest members on border security in the U.S. House of Representatives, voted to approve almost $70B in funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Secure…

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Press Release2026-06-05Foreign PolicyChinaTrade
Barr Applauds Trump’s Investment in Kentucky Coal to Create Jobs, Lower Costs

Barr Applauds Trump’s Investment in Kentucky Coal to Create Jobs, Lower Costs U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) joins President Trump in the Oval Office on Thursday, June 4, for the coal investment announcement by the White House. Lexington, KY - This week, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06)…

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Press Release2026-05-20BipartisanHousingAgriculture
Historic Housing Package Championed by Congressman Andy Barr Sails Through Congress

Historic Housing Package Championed by Congressman Andy Barr Sails Through Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passed with overwhelming support in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06), a senior member on the House Financial Services…

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Floor Speech2026-05-12TaxesHousingCivil Rights
HONORING THE LIFE OF PORTER G. PEEPLES

HONORING THE LIFE OF PORTER G. PEEPLES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E433] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2026-04-30UrgentTaxesAgricultureHR7567
Barr Delivers for Rural America with 2026 Farm Bill

Barr Delivers for Rural America with 2026 Farm Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) stood with Kentucky farmers and voted to pass H.R. 7567 - the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 - a comprehensive, five-year reauthorization of critical food and agriculture…

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Press Release2026-04-29
Barr Speaks in Support of SEED Act to Promote American Entrepreneurship
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Press Release2026-04-29
Barr on Banning CDLs for Illegals
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Press Release2026-04-29Immigration
Barr Talks DHS Shutdown, Save America Act, Banning CDLs for Illegals on Maria
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Press Release2026-04-29EnvironmentTradeHousing
Barr Applauds President Trump and FHFA Director Bill Pulte for Ending Biden-era Regulations to Help Rural Homeowners

Barr Applauds President Trump and FHFA Director Bill Pulte for Ending Biden-era Regulations to Help Rural Homeowners Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) applauded President Donald Trump and Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte for taking action to restore…

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Press Release2026-04-29CeremonialEconomyTaxesTradeHR6955
Barr Champions Community Banks, Delivers for Kentucky’s Families and Small Businesses with the Main Street Act

Barr Champions Community Banks, Delivers for Kentucky’s Families and Small Businesses with the Main Street Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06), the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions, celebrated passage of the Main Street Capital Access Act in the House…

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Press Release2026-04-29
Barr: Coal can Power AI, Technologies of the Future
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Press Release2026-04-29Ceremonial
Barr Congratulates Judge Greg Van Tatenhove on Appointment as Dean of the Rosenberg College of Law at UK

Barr Congratulates Judge Greg Van Tatenhove on Appointment as Dean of the Rosenberg College of Law at UK Lexington, KY - Today, Greg Van Tatenhove, U.S. District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky, was named the new Dean of the Rosenberg College of Law at the University of Kentucky.…

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Press Release2026-04-29Partisan AttackTaxesForeign PolicyDefense
Barr Defends Trump’s Iran Strike, Slams War Powers Resolution as “Dangerous Gift to Our Enemies”

Barr Defends Trump’s Iran Strike, Slams War Powers Resolution as “Dangerous Gift to Our Enemies” Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY), a senior member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, voted against the dangerous War Powers Resolution proposed by Congressman Thomas…

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Press Release2026-04-29UrgentEnvironment
Barr Introduces E-TAG Act to Protect Bank Depositors During Financial Crises

Barr Introduces E-TAG Act to Protect Bank Depositors During Financial Crises Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions, introduced the Emergency Transaction Account Guarantee (E-TAG) Act. Barr's…

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Press Release2026-04-29ImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
Barr Introduces “No Tax on Drill Pay” Act to Support National Guardsmen and Reservists

Barr Introduces “No Tax on Drill Pay” Act to Support National Guardsmen and Reservists Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) introduced the No Tax on Drill Pay Act, legislation to exempt federal income taxes on Inactive Duty Training (IDT) pay earned by members of the National…

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Press Release2026-04-29Defense
Barr: Military Doing Remarkable Job in Operation Epic Freedom
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Press Release2026-04-29
Barr Offers Amendment to Strengthen Coal Industry in FSC 3.4.26
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Press Release2026-04-29
Barr Questions on Operation Epic Fury in HFAC 3.26.26
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Press Release2026-04-29
Barr Speaks in Support of Main Street Capital Access Act in FSC
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Press Release2026-04-29Environment
Barr Applauds Zeldin, Trump for Approving Louisville’s RFG Withdrawal

Barr Applauds Zeldin, Trump for Approving Louisville’s RFG Withdrawal Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) credited U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin for approving Louisville's withdrawal from Reformulated Gas…

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Press Release2026-04-29Taxes
Barr Supports Bill to Put American Shrimpers First in FSC
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Press Release2026-04-29Immigration
Barr Talks Operation Epic Freedom, DHS, Save America Act, and No Tax on Drill Pay on Fox Business
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Press Release2026-04-29
Barr Touts Trump’s Operation Epic Fury, Rejects Attempt to Limit Presidential War Powers
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Press Release2026-04-29ImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
Following Trump’s State of the Union Call, Barr Introduces House Dalilah Law to Secure Our Roads and Stop Illegals from Getting CDLs

Following Trump’s State of the Union Call, Barr Introduces House Dalilah Law to Secure Our Roads and Stop Illegals from Getting CDLs Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) announced he will introduce the House companion to the "Dalilah Law," cracking down on left-wing states…

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Press Release2026-04-29BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR2102
Barr Urges Passage of the Major Richard Star Act to Support Combat-Wounded Veterans

Barr Urges Passage of the Major Richard Star Act to Support Combat-Wounded Veterans Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) is calling on House leadership to pass the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102), a bipartisan bill to correct a longstanding injustice impacting…

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Floor Speech2026-04-14CeremonialHealthcare
HONORING MEDICAL LABORATORY PROFESSIONALS WEEK

HONORING MEDICAL LABORATORY PROFESSIONALS WEEK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E323-E324] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-04-14CeremonialTaxesLabor
HONORING GEORGE ROGERS CLARK HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

HONORING GEORGE ROGERS CLARK HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E319] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-03-12EnvironmentHR7890HR7891
CONTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT

CONTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2483-H2484] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-03-04BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR5912HR7380
DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(C) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM UNAUTHORIZED HOSTILITIES IN…

DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(C) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM UNAUTHORIZED HOSTILITIES IN THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41…

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Floor Speech2026-03-03
HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF LORRIE ANNE PARKER

HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF LORRIE ANNE PARKER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E180] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-02-11EnvironmentHousingHR3617
SECURING AMERICA'S CRITICAL MINERALS SUPPLY ACT

SECURING AMERICA'S CRITICAL MINERALS SUPPLY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2167-H2169] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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