As Kentucky faces stronger storms and more frequent flooding, Rep. McGarvey commits to leading on solutions that strengthen flood resilience and improve disaster recovery for communities across the state.
WASHINGTON, DC — August 20, 2026 — The American Flood Coalition (AFC) today recognized Representative Morgan McGarvey (KY) as a Federal Champion for his leadership, public service, and commitment to finding solutions to challenges posed by flooding.
“As Louisville and our commonwealth contend with severe storms and devastating flooding, I am committed to delivering proactive investments in flood-ready infrastructure, driving initiatives that support healthy riversheds, and designing a faster, more efficient federal system that helps communities recover stronger,” said Rep. McGarvey. “As a Federal Champion, I am proud to work with the American Flood Coalition across these initiatives and deliver reforms that Kentuckians and communities across the country deserve.”
Representative McGarvey joins 58 bipartisan AFC Federal Champions, those members of Congress dedicated to combatting the effects of stronger storms and more frequent flooding. As the first Federal Champion from Kentucky, Rep. McGarvey brings a decade of state legislative experience and a strong bipartisan record on flood resilience and disaster recovery reform to this work.
“Rep. McGarvey represented Louisville in the Kentucky Senate for a decade before bringing that same commitment to Congress, giving him an understanding of what flooding costs his constituents, communities across Kentucky, and what it takes to deliver results at the federal level,” said Melissa Roberts, AFC Founder and Executive Director. “His work to advance FEMA reform, support local infrastructure projects, and better harness nature-based solutions throughout the Ohio River Basin affirms him as a strong leader for flood-impacted communities in Congress.”
Rep. McGarvey has worked to strengthen flood resilience and disaster recovery for Louisville and communities across Kentucky, including bipartisan proposals to reform FEMA’s disaster response and resilience programs. He has also led efforts to secure federal investments to address flooding and upgrade aging stormwater infrastructure in Louisville and across Kentucky’s third congressional district. As Co-Chair of the bipartisan Ohio River Caucus, Rep. McGarvey has also introduced legislation to dedicate federal funding for Ohio River Basin restoration initiatives, improving river health and better protecting communities against storms and flooding.
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About the American Flood Coalition
The American Flood Coalition is a nonpartisan group that brings together cities, elected officials, military leaders, businesses, and civic groups to drive adaptation to higher seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding. The Coalition advances solutions that support flood-affected communities and protect our nation’s residents, economy, and military installations. AFC has over 500 members across more than 20 states, and over 50 Federal Champions. For more on the organization’s work or how to become a member, visit floodcoalition.org.
About Federal Champions
The American Flood Coalition is an IRS Section 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The American Flood Coalition is not a Congressional Member Organization, nothing on this website shall be read to imply official sponsorship by either the U.S. House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate or any of their respective Members, and Federal Champions have no membership obligations or fiduciary responsibilities with respect to the American Flood Coalition. Federal Champion is an honorary title awarded by the American Flood Coalition to recognize Members of Congress who have come together to drive adaptation to the reality of higher seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding.
