Andy Barr
U.S. House · KY-6 · Republicans · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · KY-6
Biography
Overview
Andy Barr is a Republican U.S. Representative from Kentucky's 6th congressional district, serving since 2013. A lawyer by training, Barr previously worked in Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher's administration and in private practice. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky, in 1973, graduated from the University of Virginia and earned a law degree from the University of Kentucky. In April 2025, he announced a campaign for U.S. Senate to succeed retiring Senator Mitch McConnell.
Career
Barr has achieved several legislative successes. His Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Act passed both chambers and was signed into law in 2022 after years of advocacy. The CAROL Act, named for his late wife, was signed into law in 2022 and funds heart disease research. Camp Nelson was designated Kentucky's first National Monument in 2018 with Barr's involvement. He helped secure $87 million in HEAL grants for the University of Kentucky for opioid epidemic response. He authored the Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment Act (reintroduced multiple times) and has championed banking reform bills, though many remain in committee. He received a veto from President Biden in 2023 on a bill blocking ESG investing rules.
Prior political experience
Barr was first elected to Congress in 2012, defeating incumbent Democrat Ben Chandler 51% to 47% after a close 2010 primary race and narrow 2010 general election loss. He won reelection in 2014 with 60% of the vote against Elisabeth Jensen, in 2016 with 61.1% against Rev. Nancy Jo Kemper, in 2018 with 51% against Amy McGrath, in 2020 with 57.3% against Josh Hicks, and in 2022 with 62.7% against Geoff Young. In April 2025, he announced a campaign for U.S. Senate.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
Liberal–Conservative (DW-NOMINATE dim 1)
Secondary axis (DW-NOMINATE dim 2)(?)
Campaigns targeting Andy Barr
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Start a campaign targeting Andy BarrOfficeholding history
| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | U.S. House KY-6 | 2025–present | In progress | Andy Barr | — |
| 6th | U.S. House KY-6 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | Andy Barr | Andy Barr |
| 5th | U.S. House KY-6 | 2021–2023 | Term ended | Andy Barr | Andy Barr |
| 4th | U.S. House KY-6 | 2019–2021 | Term ended | Andy Barr | Andy Barr |
| 3rd | U.S. House KY-6 | 2017–2019 | Term ended | Andy Barr | Andy Barr |
| 2nd | U.S. House KY-6 | 2015–2017 | Term ended | Andy Barr | Andy Barr |
| 1st | U.S. House KY-6 | 2013–2015 | Term ended | — | Andy Barr |
Committee assignments
- Financial InstitutionsHouseChairman· 2025–present
- East Asia and PacificHouse· 2025–present
- House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist PartyHouse· 2025–present
- National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial InstitutionsHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 8075
To authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to direct the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the National Credit Union Administration to establish emergency transaction account guarantee programs, and for other purposes.
Mar 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7897
No Tax on Drill Pay Act
Mar 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7759
Afghanistan Vetting and Accountability Act of 2026
Mar 3, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7758
The Dalilah Law
Mar 3, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7644
Millennium Challenge Corporation Strategic Modernization Act
Feb 23, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7588
Eliminating Fraud in the CFPB’s Complaint Database Act
Feb 17, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7484
Community Bank Relief Act
Feb 11, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7485
Taiwan SOS Act of 2026
Feb 11, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7056
Community Bank Regulatory Tailoring Act
Jan 14, 2026INTRODUCED - H.R. 7026
Fiscal State of the Nation Act
Jan 13, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8398
To make improvements to title V of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and for other purposes.
Apr 21, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8334
Taxpayer Protection and Somalia Accountability Act of 2026
Apr 16, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8116
SHARE Act
Mar 26, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8092
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026
Mar 26, 2026INTRODUCED - H.R. 7866
American Lending Fairness Act of 2026
Mar 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7651
Chloe Cole Act of 2026
Feb 23, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7622
Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026
Feb 20, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7534
Contract Our Veterans Act of 2026
Feb 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7540
United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026
Feb 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7146
PORCUPINE Act
Jan 16, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Pending | — | — |