Andy Barr
- Previous profession
- Lawyer, private practice; Instructor, Morehead State University
- First public office
- 2012Elected to the 113th Congress on November 6, 2012
- Years in public office
- 13
Confirmed from the official recordSource: Congressional Directory for the 119th Congress (2025-2026), February 20, 2026. We saved our copy on October 8, 2026.
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The saved record holds 729 recorded votes by Andy Barr, from 2013 to 2026.
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This record covers the votes that passed a law: votes on passage, and votes on a House resolution that passed a law. Each Congress below lists the two apart. Votes on bills that did not become law are not included yet.
116th Congress, 2019 and 2020
56 Yes · 6 No · 2 Did not vote on 64 laws of this Congress.
What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 2 laws and 1 executive order.
From the official record
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From this member’s press releases
From a secondary sourceThese are excerpts from press releases on this member’s official website that name a law or an executive order. We save a copy of each one.
9 excerpts
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActMarch 13, 2026
Barr Introduces “No Tax on Drill Pay” Act to Support National Guardsmen and Reservists
“Barr also voted to exempt federal taxes on tips, overtime, and social security last year in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026January 22, 2026
Barr Votes to Finalize FY26 Funding, Delivering Strong Defense and Investments for Kentucky
“Washington, D.C.— Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) voted YES on H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, finalizing Fiscal Year 2026 funding and advancing a responsible, Republican-led agenda aligned with President Trump’s America First priorities.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActDecember 12, 2025
Barr Honored for A+ Rating from NumbersUSA for Strong Border Security Record
“During this first session of the 119 th Congress, Congressman Barr voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which allocated $170B to secure the border. He also introduced a constitutional amendment to prohibit the children of illegal immigrants from obtaining birthright citizenship.”
- Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support TerrorismNovember 4, 2025
Reps Barr and Shreve Urge Terrorist-Designation for Radical Palestinian Group
“We write to encourage the Treasury Department to designate the Palestinian Conference for Palestinians Abroad (PCPA) as an affiliate of Hamas and a Specially Designated Terrorist Group under Executive Order 13224,” their letter read in-part.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActOctober 24, 2025
Barr Receives A+ Grade from NumbersUSA for Championing Border Security Priorities in Congress
“Just during this session of Congress, Congressman Barr voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which allocated $170B to secure the border. He also has introduced a Constitutional Amendment to prohibit the children of illegal immigrants from obtaining birthright citizenship.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActJuly 7, 2025
Barr Hails Wins for Equine Industry Included in the Big Beautiful Bill
“Washington, D.C.— Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06), Co-Chair of the Congressional Horse Caucus, celebrated major wins for the thoroughbred horse racing industry contained in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Congressman Barr worked closely with industry advocates and led the charge on Capitol Hill to ensure these victories were included in the final OBBBA package.”
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- One Big Beautiful Bill ActJuly 3, 2025
President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Championed by Barr, Passes and Heads to the President’s Desk
“Washington, D.C.— Today, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is now heading to President Donald Trump’s desk to be signed into law. The bill passed the U.S. Senate earlier this week.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActMay 22, 2025
Barr: Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill will Make America Great Again
“Washington, D.C.— Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) joined Maria Bartiromo on Mornings with Maria to discuss the historic passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActMay 21, 2025
Barr Praises Trump’s Leadership, Votes for the Big, Beautiful, Bill
“Washington, D.C.— Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) cast his vote to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, championed by President Donald Trump. The package extends and expands the 2017 tax cuts and provides a major boost for border security efforts.”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 15 spending items this member requested, $16,360,692 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of North Middletown | Public Law 119-37 | North Middletown Fire Truck FundingRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | KY | $214,500 |
| City of Stamping Ground | Public Law 119-37 | New Pumper Truck, Stamping Ground Volunteer Fire DeptRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | KY | $300,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e KY City of Lancas Sanitary Sewe ProjectEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e KY Clark County f Sewer ImproveEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e KY Winchester Mun Utilities for ProjectEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate KY Bourbon County ProjectEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $750,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate KY Nicholas Count ImprovementsEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research | Public Law 119-74 | University of Kentucky Graphite Manufacturing and Characterization ProgramDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $2,000,000 |
| Harrodsburg Police Department | Public Law 119-74 | Policing Equipment and Technology UpgradesDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $96,192 |
| Scott County Fiscal Court | Public Law 119-75 | Triple Crown Business Park DevelopmentDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | KY | $2,000,000 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County Fiscal Court | Public Law 119-75 | Wilkinson Farm Megasite--Industrial Park ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | KY | $2,000,000 |
| City of Versailles | Public Law 119-75 | Road and Utility Infrastructure ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | KY | $1,400,000 |
| Montgomery County Fiscal Court | Public Law 119-75 | Industrial Park ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | KY | $1,400,000 |
| City of Berea | Public Law 119-75 | Kenway Extension for Community Safety and MobilityDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | KY | $1,000,000 |
| Estill County Fiscal Court | Public Law 119-75 | Water District 12 Water System ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | KY | $1,200,000 |
Read from the lists Congress printed for 4 laws. An item requested by several members appears under each of them, so sums across members count such an item more than once. A list the Congressional Record printed on two days is counted once, from the later printing. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.
Campaign promises
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- Campaign website: barrforsenate.com. The Federal Election Commission’s record of ANDY BARR FOR SENATE, INC. gives this address.Confirmed from the official record
- Pages of barrforsenate.com: none saved. The site gave our reader no page on October 8, 2026.Not checked yet
Online ads
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ANDY BARR FOR SENATE, INC. Google Ads Transparency Center
Evidence for the tie: The library lists FEC committee number C00467571 for this advertiser, and the FEC committee file names this member as that committee’s candidate.
The library lists 162 ads by this advertiser since January 3, 2025.
Andy Barr for Senate, Inc. Google Ads Transparency Center
Evidence for the tie: The library lists FEC committee number C00467571 for this advertiser, and the FEC committee file names this member as that committee’s candidate.
The library lists 2 ads by this advertiser since January 3, 2025.
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