Congressman Andy Barr

12/26/2024

Thank you President Trump for recognizing the China threat in Panama. China controls two of Panama's five principal zone ports, and is responsible for large parts of the canal's infrastructure, including a new $1 billion bridge over the canal. The United States must counter this malign influence over the world’s most important artificial waterway which was built by the United States pursuant to the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty of 1901 and continues to serve as a key symbol of American technological prowess and economic power.

This Congress, as a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Select Committee on the Strategic Competition with China, I authored language in consultation with the Development Finance Corporation (DFC) that was included in the bipartisan HR 8926 to modernize the DFC and provide it with the tools to displace China through more private U.S. investment in Panama and beyond. The DFC is uniquely America First—pushing back on the PRC while delivering returns to taxpayers.

I look forward to working with Rep. Brian Mast and Senator Marco Rubio to get this done and deliver a win both for the U.S. and our allies in Panama.

12/26/2024

As we celebrate the season of Hanukkah, we are reminded of the values that unite us—faith, resilience, and the importance of family and community. To all who are celebrating, may this time of year bring peace, hope, and light to your home. Wishing you a joyous Hanukkah!

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas! Wishing everyone across Kentucky’s Sixth District and our nation a holiday season filled with peace, joy, and time with loved ones.

12/19/2024

Joe Biden and Chuck Schumer opened the borders, wrecked the economy, and now when they are both about to lose their jobs want a government shutdown. Republicans have a mandate from the American people to restore fiscal sanity to Washington and deliver President Trump’s agenda.

12/19/2024

I joined Varney & Co. on to discuss the Continuing Resolution and the mandate from the American people to end business as usual in Washington. Congress must work with President Trump to rein in spending and deliver results. Watch the interview below!

12/18/2024

The American people have given us a clear mandate: stop Washington’s reckless spending and restore accountability. Congress must work in lockstep with President Trump and his administration to deliver results and put America back on the right track.

12/14/2024

It was a privilege to join today’s Wreaths Across America Ceremony at Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Thank you to the volunteers and all who gathered to honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans and their families. This moving tradition is a powerful reminder of the gratitude we owe to those who fought to preserve our freedoms and protect our great nation.

12/12/2024

The Biden Administration’s Afghanistan withdrawal was a catastrophic foreign policy failure. I pressed Secretary Blinken on why Biden disregarded the Doha Agreement, costing 13 U.S. service members their lives. Watch here ⬇️

Hearing Entitled: An Assessment of the State Department’s Withdrawal from Afghanistan by America’s Top Diplomat

12/04/2024

Free-market capitalism is America First.

This morning, I joined to share my vision for leading the House Financial Services Committee as its next Chairman. Watch the full interview below ⬇️

12/02/2024

Great to run into Reece Oliver, from Lawrenceburg, KY, Philosophy major at the USMA at West Point. I had the privilege of nominating her to the Class of 2026! I'm so proud of all Reece has accomplished and for her future service to our nation.

11/30/2024

I join my fellow Kentuckians in mourning the passing of a great patriot, one of my most valued political mentors and a true Kentucky gentleman, Bob Gable. For all his accomplishments, I am most grateful for his loyal and genuine friendship, his sound advice, never-fail positive attitude and kind, dignified demeanor. Other than Mitch McConnell, no one has been as influential as Bob Gable in building the modern Republican hegemony in Kentucky. God Bless my dear friend Bob Gable.

11/28/2024

11/14/2024

Congratulations to my Friends of Australia Caucus Co-Chair, Joe Courtney for his induction into the Order of Australia. I look forward to working with him to implement the AUKUS agreement which not only benefits Kentucky manufacturers, but global security.

11/11/2024

Today, we honor the heroes who have defended our nation with courage and selflessness. To the veterans of Kentucky’s Sixth District and across the country, thank you for your enduring service and sacrifice. Your commitment to protecting our freedom will never be forgotten.

11/06/2024

To my Democratic colleagues in the House: Will you practice what you preach and certify this landslide election for Donald J. Trump on January 6th?

11/04/2024

Rep. Elise Stefanik and I introduced the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act to defend your 2nd Amendment rights from Harris-Biden overreach.

We’re fighting back to:

✅ Protect gun owners’ privacy
✅ Stop backdoor gun registries
✅ Prevent financial discrimination

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Our commitment to this principle is unwavering and founded on the belief that the privacy of American consumers should never be compromised.