Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1181, the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act. I thank my friend, the gentleman from Arkansas, the chairman of the Financial Services Committee, for his leadership on the bill and for yielding. I am proud to be a cosponsor of this legislation. I thank Congressman Riley Moore for his leadership on this important bill.
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Garland Barr
Representative · Kentucky · Republican
Garland Barr
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Mr. Speaker, I want to start by applauding my good friend from Arkansas, Chairman French Hill, for his leadership on this critical legislation. Great job working across the aisle for bipartisan support for this legislation that will help strengthen Main Street America. The Main Street Capital Access Act is exactly the kind of reform needed to advance this committee's goal of making community banking great again.
Biography
Garland Barr, a former Air Force officer and attorney, represents Kentucky in the U.S. House of Representatives after being elected in 2022. Barr focuses on strengthening national security, supporting rural economic development, and defending constitutional rights. He authored legislation expanding broadband access in underserved communities and serves on the House Armed Services Committee. Barr approaches his work with a pragmatic commitment to his constituents, striving to bring practical solutions to the challenges facing Kentucky families.
Education
- J.D., University of Kentucky College of Law, Lexington, KY2001
- B.A., Magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA1996
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2013–PresentRepresented Kentucky's 6th congressional district for 7 terms.
Associate Attorney, Kinkead & Stilz
2008–2012Returned to private practice in Lexington as an associate at the law firm Kinkead & Stilz after serving in the Kentucky governor's administration.
Part-Time Instructor of Constitutional Law, University of Kentucky
2008–2012Taught constitutional law on a part-time basis at the University of Kentucky while practicing law in Lexington.
Deputy General Counsel, Office of Governor Ernie Fletcher
2007–2008Served as deputy general counsel in the Kentucky governor's office, including authoring a defense of an executive order on displaying the Ten Commandments in the state capitol.
Attorney, Stites & Harbison
2002–2007Worked in the liability defense and business litigation service groups at the Lexington law firm Stites & Harbison.
Policy Focus
Finance and Financial Sector36%
International Affairs17%
Taxation8%
Health5%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Garland Barr's record in Congress.
HEALS Act Co-Author
Co-authored the HEALS Act to provide COVID-19 relief funds for healthcare, testing, and economic support.
Cattle Market Transparency
Introduced legislation to increase transparency and fairness in cattle markets for Kentucky farmers.
Opioid Crisis Response
Secured funding and supported legislation to combat opioid addiction and expand recovery resources in Kentucky.
Rural Broadband Expansion
Advocated for and helped secure federal investment to expand broadband internet access in rural Kentucky communities.
Committee Assignments
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- House Committee on Financial Services
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
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