Congressman Ron Lewis - News Releases

February 2008

(February 7, 2008) Lewis Apologizes for Error in Judgment at Filing Deadline

January 2008

(January 23, 2008) Barren County Farmer Receives Presidential Appointment

(January 17, 2008) City of Campbellsville Receives USDA Rural Development Grant

(January 2, 2008) Lewis Delivers $2.8M to Daviess County

December 2007

(December 20, 2007) Lewis Mortgage Provision Becomes Law

(December 19, 2007) House Passes Bill to Prevent Physician Medicare Payment Cuts

(December 19, 2007) Ft. Knox to Gain Additional Combat Support Units

(December 17, 2007) Lewis Trade Legislation Will Benefit Meade County Chemical Plant

(December 12, 2007) Edmonson Co. Fire Chiefs Assoc. Receives Federal Grant

(December 11, 2007) Lewis Rises in Seniority on Top House Committee

November 2007

(November 30, 2007) Campbellsville Apparel Awarded Multimillion Dollar Defense Contract

(November 29, 2007) Lewis Encourages Precautions to Avoid Unsafe Products

(November 13, 2007) Lewis Secures $2M for Owensboro Cancer Research Program

(November 8, 2007) Rep. Lewis Urges Precautions to Combat Predatory Lending

(November 5, 2007) Rep. Lewis Distributes Safety Resource to Area Schools

October 2007

(October 30, 2007) Lewis Supports Internet Tax Moratorium

(October 26, 2007) Lewis Urges Prompt Action on Veterans Appropriations

(October 19, 2007) Lewis toInspect Daviess County Storm Damage

(October 11, 2007) Lewis to Monitor Soldier Death Investigation

(October 11, 2007) Lewis Condemns Removal of God Reference on U.S. Flag Certificates

(October 5, 2007) Owensboro Couple Honored at Adoption Gala in Washington, D.C.

(October 4, 2007) Mortgage Cancellation Relief Act Passed in House

September 2007

(September 26, 2007) Lewis Mortgage Provision Passed in Committee

(September 25, 2007) Lewis Urges Passage of the Medicare Access to Complex Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Act

(September 20, 2007) Lewis Tours Bernheim Forest Exhibit at U.S. Botanic Gardens

(September 10, 2007) Lewis Comments on Testimony of General Petraeus

(September 10, 2007) Lewis to Host Military Academy Representatives in Elizabethtown

(September 5, 2007) Washington County Fire and EMS Receive Federal Grants

(September 5, 2007) WKU Receives Federal Grant for Veteran Education Program

(September 4, 2007) City of Owensboro Receives Department of Justice Grant

August 2007

(August 31, 2007) President Cites Lewis Bill During Rose Garden News Conference

(August 31, 2007) City of Bowling Green Receives Department of Justice Grant

(August 29, 2007) Rep. Lewis Calls for U.S. Senator Larry Craig to Resign

(August 28, 2007) Owensboro-Daviess County Airport Receives $1M Federal Grant

(August 24, 2007) Campbellsville-Taylor Co. Rescue Receives Federal Grant

(August 23, 2007) Community Solutions for Substance Abuse Awarded $100,000 Grant

(August 22, 2007) Hardin County Receives Department of Justice Grant

(August 6, 2007) U.S. House Approves Funds for Owensboro Cancer Research Program

(August 3, 2007) U.S. House Approves Measure Directing USDA Assistance for Green County Agriculture Education, Marketing and Exposition Center

(August 3, 2007) Lewis Protests Taxpayer-funded Benefits for Illegal Immigrants

(August 1, 2007) U.S. House Approves Measure to Designate Owensboro Interstate Spurs

July 2007

(July 27, 2007) Rep. Lewis Comments on Farm Bill Extension Act

(July 25, 2007) U.S. House Approves Funds for Regional Meth Eradication

(July 25, 2007) U.S. House Approves Funds for Shelby County Drug and Alcohol Advisory Council

(July 24, 2007) U.S. House Approves Funds for Green River Ferry

(July 24, 2007) U.S. House Approves Funds for WKU Business Incubator

(July 24, 2007) U.S. House Approves Funds for Lincoln Museum

(July 24, 2007) U.S. House Approves Funds for Heartland Commerce and Technology Park

(July 20, 2007) Lewis Introduces Dental Health Promotion Act of 2007

(July 19, 2007) U.S. House Approves Funds for St. Catharine College Health Sciences Program

(July 19, 2007) U.S. House Approves Funds for Cliff Hagan Boys and Girls Club

(July 17, 2007) U.S. House Approves $1M for University of Kentucky Biofuels Research

(July 17, 2007) U.S. House Approves Funds for Guist Creek Lake Restoration Study

(July 12, 2007) Rep. Lewis, First Lady Laura Bush Congratulate Bowling Green for Receiving Federal Grant

(July 3, 2007) Campbellsville University Receives Dept. of Education GrantFunds will support teacher training initiative

June 2007

(June 28, 2007) Hancock County Woman Wins Congressional Art CompetitionArtwork will be displayed in U.S. Capitol Building

(June 25, 2007) Green River Ministries Receives USDA Rural Development GrantGrant, approved loan will be used to construct new social services facility

(June 21, 2007) Rep. Lewis Participates in Congressional Hearing on ID TheftHouse Ways and Means panel examines Social Security Number fraud issues

(June 20, 2007) Central Kentucky to Receive $5M Department of Labor GrantFunds will support regional workforce development

(June 19, 2007) $12M Contract Awarded for Brigade HQ at Fort KnoxFunds will support contstruction of new Brigade Headquarters Annex

(June 15, 2007) Campbellsville Woman Testifies Before Congressional CommitteeVirginia Flanagan highlights benefits of Trade Adjustment Assistance in Rural Kentucky

(June 14, 2007) $83M Contract Awarded for Fort Knox ConstructionFunds will support construction of new Human Resources Command Headquarters

(June 8, 2007) Kentucky to Receive $4.2M Dept. of Justice GrantFunds will support community crime prevention activities

May 2007

(May 24, 2007) Department of Veteran Affairs Designates Outpatient Clinic for Daviess CountyLewis led effort in Washington to bring new facility to Owensboro

(May 18, 2007) Lewis Opposes Amnesty for Illegal ImmigrantsSays U.S. Senate agreement rewards illegal activity

(May 17, 2007) House Passes FY '08 Defense AuthorizationLewis supports bill to help ensure the safety of American troops

April 2007

(April 30, 2007) Lewis Introduces Billto Extend New Markets Tax Credit Program

(April 27, 2007) Social Security Trustees Release Annual Report to Congress Long-term financing challenges remain

(April 24, 2007) Lewis Introduces Bill to Expand Clean Energy Bond Program Legislation extends tax credit program for clean energy projects

(April 18, 2007) Lewis Introduces Bill to AssistRuralInfrastructure Development Legislation will help underserved communities fund essential projects

March 2007

(March 30, 2007) Rep. Lewis Re-introduces Agricultural Business Security Tax Credit Legislation provides great security for agricultural chemical retailers, manufacturers

(March 27, 2007) Bowling Green Police Department Receives Grant $48,500 grant will fund new radio equipment

(March 17, 2007) Free Online Tax Preparation and E-Filing Available to Eligible Kentucky Taxpayers Lewis details filing options during visit to Bowling Green

(March 9, 2007) Rep. Lewis Introduces Veterans' Benefits Protection Act Legislation repeals lawyer fee provisions in benefits claims process

February 2007

(February 16, 2007) Rep. Lewis Delivers Floor SpeechOpposing Troop Surge Resolution Congressman votesagainst non-binding resolution dissapprovingincreased troop deployment

(February 15, 2007) Lewis Introduces Social Security Guarantee Plus Act Legislation preserves Social Security without raising taxes or cutting benefits

(February 8, 2007) Lincoln Trail Area Development District Receives Federal Grant $565,867 awarded for BRAC-related community adjustment

(February 6, 2007) Rep. Lewis Re-introduced Rural Communities Investment Act Legislation provides tax incentives to strengthen rural economies

January 2007

(January 24, 2007) Lewis Introduces Alternative Fuels Excise Tax Credit Legislation provides investment incentives for coal-to-liquid technology

(January 11, 2007) Lewis Receives Appointments to Ways and Means Subcommittees Congressman will continue service on Trade, Social Security Subcommittees

December 2006

(December 12, 2006) Owensboro Community and Technical College Receives Federal Grant $824,779 award will support biotechnology and life science program

October 2006

(October 6, 2006) Rep. Lewis to Present $300,000 Check to OMHS Lewis secures federal funding for new cancer research and treatment equipment

(October 4, 2006) Rep. Lewis to Present Checks to State Theater, Drug Task Force Lewis secures $190,000 in federal funding for Hardin County

(October 3, 2006) House Passes Key Defense Legislation Before Adjourning Lewis supports bills to help ensure the safety of American troops

September 2006

(September 29, 2006) Radcliff Fire Department Awarded Federal Grant Funds will be used to hire full time firefighters

(September 28, 2006) Lewis Offers Testimony on Measures to Support Rural Communities Rep. Lewis tells House Committee: "tax incentives needed to help rural America"

(September 14, 2006) Lewis Announces Federal Grant for Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentFunds will support efforts to promote and improve cooperative in Hardin County

(September 8, 2006) Lewis to Host Military Academy Representatives in Elizabethtown

(September 7, 2006) Lewis Announces $100,000 Grant for Save Our Kids Coalition, Inc

(September 6, 2006) Lewis Announces $100,000 Grant for Hancock Co. Partners for a Healthy Community and HealthyYouth Funds will support drug prevention efforts in Hancock County

(September 1, 2006) Hancock County Airport Receives $4.7M Federal Grant Grant will fully fund construction of new airport

August 2006

(August 28, 2006) Rep. Lewis to Speak at ConnectKentucky Award Ceremony

(August 22, 2006) Roundtable Examines Impact of Immigration Reform on Social Security Rep. Lewis, House colleague, hear testimony from local officials and business leaders

(August 10, 2006) East Barren Volunteer Fire Department Receives Grant $114,997 grant will support fire operations and safety program

(August 7, 2006) Lewis Cosponsors Bill to Protect Military From Predatory Lending Servicemembers Anti-Predatory Lending Protection Act will tighten creditor terms

(August 4, 2006) Lewis Introduces Bill Congratulating State for Equestrian Games Selection Resolution praises Kentucky for selection to host 2010 Federation Equestre Internationale Games

July 2006

(July 30, 2006) House Passes Permanent Estate Tax Relief Act Bill extends important tax relief to help families and small businesses

(July 30, 2006) House Passes Comprehensive Pension Reform Lewis praises legislation to safegaurd pension benefits for workers and retirees

(July 20, 2006) Hart County Public Schools Receive Literacy Grant $297,148 awarded for school library resources

(July 10, 2006) Citizens Union Bank Receives Bank Enterprise Award $9,000 awarded for the support of community development activity

June 2006

(June 30, 2006) Rep. Lewis to Speak at Hodgenville Post Office Renaming Cermony

(June 26, 2006) Federal Grant Awarded to Meade County Riverport Authority $95,000 designated for engineering services for planned development

(June 23, 2006) Department of Veteran Affairs to Provide Free Credit Monitoring Rep. Lewis urges precautions to combat identity theft

(June 14, 2006) Lewis Secures Federal Funds for WKU Business Incubator $250,000 designated for infrastructure improvements to accomodate recent growth

(June 14, 2006) Lewis Secures Funds for Heartland Commerce and Technology Park $250,000 designated for infrastructure improvements

(June 14, 2006) Lewis Secures Funds for Lincoln Bicentennial Project $250,000 designated for facility preparations

(June 13, 2006) House Passes Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act Lewis praises success of House to restrain wasteful spending while funding critical needs

(June 9, 2006) Lewis Introduces Bill to Recognize Contributions of Small Businesses Resolutions praises Small Business Development Centers for commitment to service

(June 8, 2006) Lewis Statement on the Death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi

May 2006

(May 25, 2006) House Passes Bill to Authorize Oil Exploration, Production in ANWR Rep. Lewis praises measure as an opportunity to reduce our country's dependence on foreign oil

(May 24, 2006) U.S. House Approves Agriculture Appropriations Act Legislation supports Farmers, rural America

(May 23, 2006) Rep. Lewis Urges Precautions to Prevent Identity Theft Lewis releases public service announcement on how to keep personal information safe

(May 11, 2006) Lewis Measure Providing Relief for Soldiers Passed in U.S. House 'No Pay Due' legislation incorporated in FY '07 National Defense Authorization Act

(May 10, 2006) Prescription Drug Benefit Enrollment Deadline is May 15th Lewis encourages qualified Medicare beneficiaries to enroll, penalty-free, before deadline

(May 8, 2006) Campbellsville ApparelAwarded Multimillion Dollar Defense Contract

(May 2, 2006) Social Security Trustees Release Annual Report to Congress Serious long-term financing challenges remain

April 2006

(April 25, 2006) Lewis Supports Legislation to Protect the Dignity of Military Funerals Fallen Heroes Act will prevent disruption of military funerals at national cemetaries

(April 11, 2006) Lewis Supports Legislation to Protect Taxpayers' Rights Tax Return Choice Act of 2006bans IRS from preparing tax returns for taxpayers

(April 6, 2006) Lewis Supports National Methamphetamine Prevention Week House Resolution endorses increased national awareness of meth crisis

(April 4, 2006) Lewis Meets with VA Secretary to Discuss Owensboro Clinic Secretary Nicholson pledges to personally look into clinical needs in Daviess County

March 2006

(March 30, 2006) House Expands Access to Higher Ed For Low, Middle Income Students Lewis worked closely with Education Committee to support Kentucky Schools

(March 24, 2006) Rep. Lewis Votes For Resolution Honoring Military Service Michigan teen inspired legislative effort to honor American troops

(March 16, 2006) Rep. Lewis Comments on Social Security Card Fraud

(March 15, 2006) Rep. Lewis Votes for Resolution Supporting Military Recruiters House resolution supports equal access on college campusesfor military recruiters

(March 3, 2006) Rep Lewis Introduces Rural Communities Investment Act Legislation provides lower-cost capital to strengthen rural economies

(March 1, 2006) Lewis Introduces 'No Pay Due' Relief Bill Legislation will amend conditions for phased recovery of overpayment

February 2006

(February 15, 2006) Lewis Introduces Earmark Reform Legislation Proposal promotes transparency and parity

(February 14, 2006) Rep. Lewis to Hold Veteran Town Hall Meeting Friday February 24th

(February 7, 2006) Rep. Lewis Responds to President's Budget Lewis applauds fiscal responsibility, objects to veteran health cost-share proposals

December 2005

(December 12, 2005) Patton Museum to Remain at Fort Knox Rep. Lewis holds news conference to discuss future status of armor museum

November 2005

(November 22, 2005) State Theater to Receive Federal AppropriationRep. Lewis secures $150,000 for theater renovations

(November 22, 2005) Lincoln Bicentennial Project to Receive Federal AppropriationRep. Lewis secures $100,000 forfacility preparations

(November 9, 2005) Region to Receive Federal Meth Eradication Appropriation Funding will aid local law enforcement efforts

(November 9, 2005) Federal Appropriation for OMHS Passed in U.S. House $300,000 designated for new cancer research and treatment equipment

October 2005

(October 27, 2005) Rep. Lewis Launches Veterans Advisory Council New council will advise Congressman on veteran needs

(October 27, 2005) Rep. Lewis Introduces Equine Equity Act Legislation promotes investment in the horse industry

(October 11, 2005) Rep. Lewis Introduces Bill to Reauthorize New Markets Tax Credit Legislation may be a catalyst for private sector investment in hurricane distressed region

September 2005

(September 23, 2005) Lewis Proposes Moratorium on Non-Defense Appropriations Earmarks

July 2005

(July 28, 2005) Federal Appropriation for Heartland Parkway to be Signed into Law $8 million designated for highway expansion design

(July 28, 2005) House Passes Comprehensive Energy Plan Legislation creates jobs, invests in domestic technologies and resources

(July 27, 2005) Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement Debate on Passage July 27, 2005

(July 25, 2005) Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Post Office Building Designation Act Debate on Passage July 25, 2005

June 2005

(June 30, 2005) Accountability for Judicial Activism Act Introduced in House Rep. Lewis introduces legislation to override certain SCOTUS decisions

February 2005

(February 22, 2005) Rep. Lewis Introduces Child Protection and Home Safety Act of 2005

(February 16, 2005) Shimkus, Green, Lewis Call for AAA Screening Bipartisan group says Medicare should cover preventive care

(February 10, 2005) Rep. Lewis Introduces Agricultural Businesses Security Tax Credit Legislation provides greater security for agricultural chemical retailers, manufacturers

(February 10, 2005) Owensboro Airport to Receive $1.5 Millilon Grant

(February 10, 2005) Rep. Lewis Praises Passage of Border Security Act

(February 1, 2005) Rep. Lewis Responds to Social Security Calls Anonymous organization employs scare tactics to cloud truth

November 2004

(November 19, 2004) Rep. Lewis Participates in Congressional Mission to Middle East Delagation explored trade, economic, security issues

October 2004

(October 7, 2004) House Approves Conference Report on Jobs Bill Monumental $10.14 billion tobacco buyout included in report

September 2004

(September 24, 2004) U.S. House Approves Working Families Tax Relief Act Rep. Lewis votes to let Kentucky families keep more of their money

August 2004

(August 18, 2004) Rep. Lewis Introduces Agricultural Businesses Security Tax Credit Legislation provides greater security for agricultural chemical retailers, manufacturers

June 2004

(June 17, 2004) $9.6 Billion Tobacco Buyout Passed by U.S. House of Representatives Rep. Lewis Let Effort to Include Buyout Provision in International Trade Bill

May 2004

(May 10, 2004) Roundtable Spotlights "Campbellsville Comeback" Rep. Lewis, colleagues, examine foreign investment boom in rural Kentucky