Defense and National Security
The U.S. Constitution requires the federal government to provide for the common defense and to protect our country from all enemies, both foreign and domestic. The Armed Forces play the central role in protecting the American people as well as the nation’s vital interests. While the President is the Commander in Chief of our Armed Forces, I am committed to upholding Congress’ vital role in foreign affairs and our national defense.
The United States must be capable of proactively protecting the nation and its citizens. Our Armed Forces must maintain a superior military force and be ready to act anywhere in the world where our vital national interests are threatened. I believe this can be achieved by giving our military the resources it needs to keep us safe and maintain freedom.
The 6th district of Kentucky is home to many decorated war veterans. Our heritage of courageous warriors dates as far back as the Kentucky Minutemen in the Revolutionary War, and our community’s brave men and women have engaged in every U.S. military conflict since. We are proud of our local service members and I look forward to working with them as well to ensure that the United States maintains a strong national defense in the years ahead.
I know many former servicemen and women face many challenges, and they deserve the best and most timely services available. If you or a loved one are a veteran having trouble with a VA disability claim, an issue with receiving service medals, or any other related problem, please contact my Lexington district office at (859) 219-1366. Caseworkers there are readily available to help you.
The entire military community is welcome and encouraged to join our Sixth District Veterans Coalition, which we have formed to help raise awareness about matters of concern to the broader veterans community. For more information on how to get involved, please contact Tyler White at (859) 219-1366 or tyler.white@mail.house.gov.
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WASHINGTON - Congressman Andy Barr issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5759, the Preventing Executive Overreach on Immigration Act:
"Today I joined a majority of my colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in response to President Obama’s unlawful Executive Order to pass H.R. 5759, the “Preventing Executive Overreach on Immigration Act.”
On September 17, 2014, the National Federation of Independent Business, an advocacy association which gives small-business owners on Main Street a voice in public policy-making, announced that they have named Congressman Barr a "Guardian of Small Business" for his outstanding voting record on behalf of America’s small-business owners in the 113th Congress.
Congressman Andy Barr made the following statement upon being recognized:
America’s freedom is only possible because of the sacrifice and bravery of our veterans and servicemen and women. However, recent reports of gross mismanagement and falsified data records at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), coupled with an utter lack of accountability at the agency, denies our heroes the care they have more than earned.
This is unconscionable and completely unacceptable.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Andy Barr released the following statement tonight after acting to address the border crisis:
WASHINGTON - Congressman Andy Barr praised the passage of the Veterans Access to Care Act of 2014, saying:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Barr voted today to enforce new accountability standards for the Department of Veterans Affairs, saying:
“America’s freedom is only possible because of the sacrifice and bravery of our veterans. However, recent reports of gross mismanagement and falsified data records at the VA, coupled with an utter lack of accountability at the agency, denies our heroes the care they have more than earned.
"This is unconscionable and completely unacceptable.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Barr (KY-6) announced today that seven young men and women in the Sixth Congressional District that have received appointment offers to four of the United States Service Academies.
On Wednesday, April 9, 2014, Congressman Andy Barr had the opportunity to testify before the House Armed Services Committee in support of Kentucky's Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve components, as well as Kentucky veterans to help ensure they receive the equipment and support they deserve.
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