“Voted for the 2024 landmark Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act that enhanced disability claims processes, expanded veterans choice, and strengthened accountability on the VA.”
“I’ve cut red tape to ensure our veterans get access to the benefits they earned in service and worked to expand education, healthcare, and housing services for our veterans.”
“He has also supported innovative programs like $5 million for equine-assisted therapy and led bipartisan amendments to strengthen the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship under the Forever GI Bill, which was signed into law to expand opportunities for veterans pursuing careers in science and technology.”
“Andy Barr has led the fight for our veterans, passing the Veterans Fairness and Transparency Act, ensuring our veterans had access to key disability benefits when federal offices shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
“Barr pointed to his record of delivering tangible results for service members and veterans, including supporting increased annual military pay raises through the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and backing the landmark 2024 Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act.”
“To help our veterans transition to successful civilian careers, Andy championed the Veteran STEM Scholarship Enhancement Act into law. This law boosted science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) scholarships for veterans.”
“Barr has supported and voted for annual military pay raises for troops, including the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included a historic 14.5% pay raise for enlisted troops.”
“Barr cosponsored and voted for the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019. This law extended healthcare benefits for military members exposed to Agent Orange and other toxins while serving on ships during the Vietnam War.”
“Barr cosponsored and voted for the PACT Act, the federal law that extended VA disability benefits to veterans of the Global War on Terrorism who were exposed to burn pit and other toxins during their service.”
“Led bipartisan amendments to the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship under the Forever GI Bill—signed into law by President Trump—that lowered credit hour requirements, expanded access for student veterans, and helped Kentucky veterans complete their degrees while strengthening our STEM workforce.”
“Barr has consistently backed legislation that supports those who served, including co-sponsoring measures like the Blue Water Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 and the PACT Act to expand access to care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances.”
“My record is clear: I have fought for you in Congress, and I will fight for you in the U.S. Senate. Together, we can ensure that public safety remains a top priority and that every officer in Kentucky receives the respect, resources, and protection they deserve.”
“When the Radical Left comes for your firearm or to impose more restrictions on law-abiding gun owners, Andy will stand in the breach and fight for our Second Amendment rights.”
Fund police departments and give them the resources they need
Hire and keep more police officers
Improve police officers' pay, benefits and well-being
Strengthen legal protections for police officers
Oppose policies that restrict or work against police
“While Charles Booker wants to defund the police and abolish cash-bail, Andy Barr strongly supports police and will work with them to help keep Kentucky safe.”
“Andy has been endorsed in his past campaigns by the Kentucky Fraternal Order of Police and has voted to increase federal funding to support law enforcement throughout Kentucky.”
“Unlike my opponents in this race, I will never cave to the radical left when they come for our men and women in uniform with anti police, pro-criminal policies that will hurt our law enforcement and endanger our communities.”
“Championing the Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act: to fix the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits program so that families of fallen officers aren’t denied benefits due to retirement technicalities. Chief Proffitt, a Kentuckian killed by a criminal he once put behind bars, deserves justice — and so do all of you who wear the badge. I led this bill to passage in Congress and it will be signed into law by President Donald Trump.”
“Fighting for COPS and DOJ Grants: I’ve secured millions in Department of Justice and COPS Office grants to strengthen local departments across Central and Eastern Kentucky — including hiring funds, new technology, and school safety upgrades to protect officers and students.”
“Enhancing Criminal Penalties for Criminals who Target Cops: I voted for the Thin Blue Line Act and the Protect and Serve Act — legislation to strengthen penalties for anyone who assaults or targets police officers. Criminals who attack law enforcement must face serious consequences.”
“My record is clear: I have fought for you in Congress, and I will fight for you in the U.S. Senate. Together, we can ensure that public safety remains a top priority and that every officer in Kentucky receives the respect, resources, and protection they deserve.”
Sanction and cut off fentanyl supply chains in China and abroad
Give law enforcement more resources to fight drugs
“Andy Barr is leading the charge against the CCP. Andy led the STOP Chinese Fentanyl Act into law, which sanctions anyone involved in China with fentanyl manufacturing.”
“To help our police attack the fentanyl and overdose crisis, Andy fought for additional federal resources to help local communities with drug enforcement, prevention efforts, and rehabilitation for people struggling with addiction.”
“Expanding High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) designations: enhanced HIDTA designations in the Sixth District — including Clark, Madison, Montgomery, and Powell Counties — so local and state law enforcement could access enhanced federal resources, intelligence sharing, and coordination tools to fight fentanyl and organized crime.”
“Andy voted for the largest border security bill in history that sent record resources to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to seal our border in 2025.”
“Whether it was successfully leading the defense of President Trump’s authority in federal court to build the wall in his first term or voting to send record resources to CBP through the Big Beautiful Bill to secure the border, I will always stand side-by-side with the men and women of the NBPC.”
Fix the immigration system through comprehensive reform
Include border security and enforcement in immigration reform
“Andy Barr voted in support of the Securing America’s Future Act of 2018, also known as “Goodlatte I,” written by conservative then-House Judiciary Chairman, Rep. Bob Goodlatte, that moderate Republicans voted down in the House. When President Trump endorsed the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018, also known as “Goodlatte II,” Andy Barr also supported the bill.”
Increase funding for Border Patrol and border security
Fund and finish the border wall
“Andy voted for the largest border security bill in history that sent record resources to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to seal our border in 2025.”
“Whether it was successfully leading the defense of President Trump’s authority in federal court to build the wall in his first term or voting to send record resources to CBP through the Big Beautiful Bill to secure the border, I will always stand side-by-side with the men and women of the NBPC.”
“When Joe Biden opened our borders to millions of illegal immigrants, he voted to impeach Biden’s DHS Secretary for failing to enforce our border security laws.”
“Andy Barr’s position on Afghan refugees is the same as President Trump’s and Vice President JD Vance — help the vetted Afghan allies who fought alongside our troops, while opposing Joe Biden’s reckless program to resettle unvetted migrants.”
“Andy had the same position as President Trump on Afghanistan military members who served with Americans coming to our country. Andy supported visas for a small subset of VETTED Afghans who served alongside our troops to fight terrorists.”
“Andy voted NO on H.R. 5305, legislation that provided over $6B to resettle over 70,000 Afghan refugees. This program went far beyond helping vetted Afghan wartime allies. Instead, it opened the door to a broad refugee program for Afghans and made them eligible for taxpayer-funded benefits.”
Open and expand markets for American farm products
“President Trump and I will continue to reduce government red-tape, expand access to capital, increase opportunities to new markets, and support our farmers do what they do best: grow. To that end, I’m committed to supporting our farmers and the crops they produce for our Commonwealth and country, including industrial hemp.”
“Andy Barr is committed to fighting for Kentucky’s farmers to ensure that they have the support they need to feed our communities and keep our Commonwealth healthy.”
“Now, Andy is leading the charge to undo the ban on Kentucky’s hemp industry. Andy is fighting to establish a federal regulatory framework for hemp-derived consumer products while protecting Kentucky farmers, enhancing consumer safety, and preserving the long-term viability of the domestic hemp industry.”
“Barr helped lead the ACRE Act (Access to Credit for Our Rural Economy Act), to passage and enactment by President Trump. This law levels the playing field for community banks by providing a 25 percent tax exclusion on interest earned from qualifying agricultural real estate loans. The expands access to affordable mortgage lending in rural communities and increase access to credit in more than 17,000 rural communities nationwide. This legislation was included in the Big Beautiful Bill that Congressman Barr helped write and get through the Congress to the President’s desk.”
“Andy delivered the largest tax cut in history to farmers, ending the death tax on 2 million family farms and expanding crop insurance to record levels.”
“Barr emphasized his work alongside President Donald Trump to deliver historic tax relief and agricultural investments benefiting family farms and rural businesses. He highlighted the permanent increase of the Death Tax exemption to $30 million for married couples, protections for family-owned farms, expansion of the small business deduction for pass-through entities, and new capital gains incentives designed to help keep farmland in the hands of farmers.”
Cut taxes for seniors, including on Social Security benefits
“Andy has always fought for tax cuts. In 2025, he voted for the largest tax cut in American history, the Big Beautiful Bill. The average Kentucky family with two kids saves $4,200 under the new tax law that Andy helped author, champion, and push through Congress.”
“The Big Beautiful Bill ended taxes on Social Security for seniors, taxes on overtime for Kentucky workers, and tips for Kentucky’s great waiters and waitresses.”
“Andy has always fought for tax cuts. In 2025, he voted for the largest tax cut in American history, the Big Beautiful Bill. The average Kentucky family with two kids saves $4,200 under the new tax law that Andy helped author, champion, and push through Congress.”
Cut small business taxes, including through credits and deductions
“Barr emphasized his work alongside President Donald Trump to deliver historic tax relief and agricultural investments benefiting family farms and rural businesses. He highlighted the permanent increase of the Death Tax exemption to $30 million for married couples, protections for family-owned farms, expansion of the small business deduction for pass-through entities, and new capital gains incentives designed to help keep farmland in the hands of farmers.”
“As electricity demand from AI, data centers, and advanced manufacturing explodes, Barr said reliable, around-the-clock power is now a national security issue.”
Expand access to addiction treatment and recovery services
Fight the opioid crisis and cut overdose deaths
Stop the flow of fentanyl and other illegal drugs
“To help our police attack the fentanyl and overdose crisis, Andy fought for additional federal resources to help local communities with drug enforcement, prevention efforts, and rehabilitation for people struggling with addiction.”
“The ad cites a 2013 Children’s Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act that includes no language about genital mutilation surgeries or radical hormone medications for minors. In 2018, Congressman Barr voted alongside an overwhelming majority of Congress to reauthorize this program and it was signed by President Trump.”
“Barr cosponsored the End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2023 to ban federal funding of sex change operations for minors. He currently cosponsors the same legislation introduced earlier in 2025.”
“The whole exercise of DOGE is not to end a lot of these worthwhile funding streams. It is to segregate the waste, fraud and abuse, corruption and mismanagement.”
“He has consistently voted to reduce the size and scope of the federal government, stop bureaucratic overreach, and preserve the rights guaranteed to the people in the Constitution.”
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“As a conservative, Andy believes that limited government and free enterprise empower the American people with the greatest opportunity to pursue happiness, provide for their families, and give their children a better life.”
“Andy was driven by a cause – to restore the American Dream, save America from bankruptcy, and keep the American people safe with peace through strength.”
Give tax incentives to companies that make goods and hire here
“Andy also championed the Made in America tax credit that helped secure a $1B investment from Apple into the Corning manufacturing plant in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. This investment doubles jobs at the plant, where all the iPhone and AppleWatch glass will now be produced.”
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“Barr is leading the fight to get the one big beautiful bill to the President’s desk to advance the America First Agenda and give President Trump the support he needs to Make America Great Again.”
“The endorsements represent significant support from organized labor and railroad workers across Kentucky, highlighting Barr’s commitment to strengthening American infrastructure, protecting good-paying jobs, and expanding economic opportunities for working families.”
“These workers are the backbone of our economy, and they deserve a Senator who will fight for good-paying jobs, safe workplaces, and policies that put American workers first.”
Reward companies that keep or create jobs in the US
“Andy also championed the Made in America tax credit that helped secure a $1B investment from Apple into the Corning manufacturing plant in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. This investment doubles jobs at the plant, where all the iPhone and AppleWatch glass will now be produced.”
“Andy Barr is leading the charge against the CCP. Andy led the STOP Chinese Fentanyl Act into law, which sanctions anyone involved in China with fentanyl manufacturing.”
Repeal the rules that cut public workers' Social Security benefits
“Social Security Fairness Act: supported and voted for the Social Security Fairness Act to repeal unfair provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for police officers, firefighters, and other public servants. You paid into the system — you earned those benefits. It’s time the law treated you fairly.”
“The endorsements represent significant support from organized labor and railroad workers across Kentucky, highlighting Barr’s commitment to strengthening American infrastructure, protecting good-paying jobs, and expanding economic opportunities for working families.”
“And when Biden tried to backdoor the Green New Deal through financial regulators like the Federal Reserve and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Andy Barr held the line.”
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“The first veto of Joe Biden’s presidency was a bill Andy wrote to block Biden’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) mandates to protect Americans’ retirement accounts and 401(k)s.”
“Barr led bipartisan legislation through Congress and to President Biden’s desk that required investment advisors and ERISA plan managers to put maximum financial performance ahead of ESG and other non-pecuniary factors.”
“Barr also introduced the Fair Access to Banking Act for three straight Congresses. This bill prohibits banks from discriminating against energy companies, gun manufacturers, and targeting other legitimate businesses because of politics.”
“Finally, Barr is also leading the Main Street Capital Access Act, legislation to revitalize community bank formation, right-size regulations on small and mid-sized banks, end debanking of lawful businesses, and ensure rural lenders can focus on serving farm families and small businesses instead of navigating excessive red tape.”
“He’s leading the Defend Girls’ Athletics Act that cuts off federal funding to any school or university that refuses to uphold the ban on biological men in girls’ sports.”
“Andy has been clear, there are two genders – God given, not doctor altered – and there should be no men in girls’ sports, locker rooms, or bathrooms.”
“Andy also earned the endorsement of Riley Gaines by working with her to make President Trump’s Executive Order banning biological men from girls’ sports permanent.”
