What Morgan McGarvey said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Dairy Kastle, a beloved Louisville institution, and in celebration of its fiftieth anniversary. From its origins as a modest walk-up counter converted from a gas station, Dairy Kastle has been a fixture of Louisville summers for five decades.”

“Mr. Chairman, there is a great scene in the movie ``Jurassic Park'' where the scientist says: You guys are so preoccupied with whether you could, you forgot to ask whether you should.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Lynn Romans on the occasion of her 70th birthday and to recognize her lifetime of public service, personal sacrifice, and extraordinary devotion to others.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 8464. This bill lets the President take away money from anything or anyone he doesn't like, as long as he thinks it is merely at risk for fraud.”

“The American people, all of us, deserve to know who and how much they are paying for access to President Trump. For this reason, at the appropriate time, I will offer a motion to recommit this bill back to committee.”

“Mr. Speaker, we have to stop saying this is about $70 billion for ICE. This is about $240 billion for ICE. Republicans gave ICE $170 billion last July, and in less than 1 year, they want to give them $70 billion more.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor St. Stephen Baptist Church of Louisville, Kentucky. This year St. Stephen will be celebrating its 100th anniversary as a congregation. Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, nothing matches the pageantry and excitement of the Kentucky Derby. For 2 weeks, Louisvillians prepare for the most exciting 2 minutes in sports, and this year's derby was one of the best yet.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this Republican budget. Last year, my Republican colleagues forced through a budget that gave ICE over $80 billion. Let's put that in perspective: Last year, ICE got more than double the amount that they got during the entirety of Trump's first Presidency, but somehow that is not enough.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act. The term ``GOAT'' gets thrown around a lot these days. In fact, my middle school son came home recently asking us to buy him a pair of GOAT sweatpants.”

“There is a movie that just came out produced by Steph Curry called ``GOAT.'' But in Louisville, Kentucky, we know that there is only one Greatest of All Time: Muhammad Ali.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize David Neville, owner of Capstone Farms in Kentucky, for receiving the prestigious 2026 Citizen Diplomat Award. On 258 acres of land in Northern Kentucky, David has built not just a farm, but a laboratory of ingenuity.”

“Mr. Speaker, Congress is deciding whether to fund an agency that has already shown us how it wants to spend taxpayers' money. When Republicans gave ICE a blank check last year, ICE used it to kill American citizens.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I speak out of grave concern for my neighbors in Louisville, in Minneapolis, across the country, and for my colleagues here in Washington who somehow continue to excuse, dismiss, and ignore the atrocities that ICE exhibits each day.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, this isn't an abstract issue. I am hearing every single day from constituents who are too afraid to go to the grocery store, to go to school, to go to church, and to go to work.”

“Mr. Speaker, on November 4, Louisville was rocked when a UPS cargo plane taking off from Louisville's Muhammad Ali International Airport bound for Honolulu, Hawaii, crashed shortly after takeoff.”

“Mr. Speaker, 2 weeks ago tonight, our community of Louisville, our State of Kentucky, was absolutely rocked when a cargo plane taking off from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport bound for Hawaii crashed.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank the Okolona Fire Protection District for their bravery and heroism in response to the tragic crash of UPS Airlines Flight 2976 in Louisville, Kentucky.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the extraordinary life and centennial milestone of Geraldine ``Bubby'' Litvin Shaffer, who celebrates her 100th birthday on October 28, 2025. Born in 1925, Geraldine has lived a life centered on faith, service, and love for her family.”

“What I can tell you about Mr. Guthrie, having known him for a long time, is he has always acted and led with civility, kindness, and respect, going all the way back to the time in the State Senate in Kentucky.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate the legacy and remarkable life of a Louisville hometown hero, Dixie Demuth, who fought for equality for women in Kentucky and left a permanent mark on our city and commonwealth.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sergeant Major Troy Black as he retires from a distinguished 37-year career in defense of our Nation. Sergeant Major Black was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, before joining the Marine Corps in 1988, rising to become the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, the highest-ranking enlisted Marine.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize an extraordinary American patriot, Sergeant Major Troy E. Black, United States Marine Corps, on the occasion of his retirement following a distinguished 37-year career in faithful service to our Nation.”

“Mr. Speaker, a budget is a series of choices. Republicans are choosing to take healthcare away from 17 million Americans. Republicans are choosing to take food off the plates of hardworking families, kids, and seniors.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleagues, Mr. Meuser and Mrs. McIver, for working together in a bipartisan way on behalf of strengthening the SBA's flagship 7(a) loan program.”

“Mr. Speaker, 13.7 million Americans will lose their healthcare. We are going to gut America's premier antihunger program. It is going to add trillions of dollars to the Nation's debt.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Christina ``Elise'' Wobbe, a vibrant and talented individual who touched the lives of many through her passion for the performing arts and her kindness.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Dr. Don Dugi, a professor of political science at Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky, and to congratulate him on his retirement after a remarkable 50-year career dedicated to educating and empowering students.”

“Mr. Speaker, 2 years ago today, the blast of an AR-15 shattered a beautiful spring morning in Louisville as a lone gunman walked into Old National Bank on Main Street and opened fire.”

“Mr. Speaker, I can tell you exactly what is going on in Louisville, Kentucky, right now. Grocery prices are up, and retirement savings are in chaos. Republicans could put an end to this crisis, but instead, they are going to make things worse.”

“Mr. Speaker, 5 years ago, a young Louisville woman was killed in the middle of the night by police officers who forced entry into her home without warning.”

“Mr. Speaker, Louisvillian Tim Nicolazzi has dedicated his life to service. He served in the Air Force and then Army, deploying to Kuwait and Iraq, where he earned a Bronze Star.”

“Mr. Speaker, since before Christmas, I have heard from Louisvillians every day about mail delays. I have heard from people who haven't received paychecks, prescriptions, or W-2s. One woman told me she received a bill so late that she owed more in late fees than she did on the bill.”

“Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to the Republican budget resolution and urge my colleagues to reject it for what it is: a total scam and betrayal of the middle class.”

“Mr. Speaker, we are in a constitutional crisis. Our Founding Fathers created three coequal branches of government to ensure that no one man can be king, but here we are.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Louisville Metro Councilman Robin Engel in honor of his extraordinary leadership, commitment to public service, and transformative contributions to the communities of Fern Creek and Jeffersontown.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and enduring legacy of Shirley Mae Beard, a cherished figure in Louisville, Kentucky, who passed away on January 11, 2025.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Louisville Metro Councilwoman Madonna Flood and to acknowledge her exemplary leadership, unwavering dedication, and significant contributions to the people and communities of Louisville.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Louisville Metro Councilman Rick Blackwell in recognition of his extraordinary leadership and decades of unwavering service to Louisville Metro Council District 12.”

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“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Judge Gina Kay Calvert in recognition of her outstanding career in law and her significant contributions to the legal system of Kentucky.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Louisville Metro Councilman Jecorey Arthur, whose historic election in 2020 led to him becoming the youngest city legislator in Louisville, Kentucky's history, and to honor his unwavering dedication to the citizens of Louisville Metro Council District 4.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Kentucky State Senator Denise Harper Angel in recognition of her remarkable 49 years of public service, including 36 years as an elected official.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Louisville Metro Councilwoman Cindi Fowler in honor of her exemplary leadership, unwavering dedication, and significant contributions to the residents of Louisville Metro Council District 14.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Kentucky State Senator Adrienne Southworth in recognition of her service to the Commonwealth of Kentucky and unwavering dedication to the principles of transparency, accountability, and innovation in public service.”