John Yarmuth
D-Kentucky, U.S. Representative
U.S. House of Representatives
403 Cannon House Office Building
Washington,
DC
USA
20515
Biographical Sketch: U.S. Representative John Yarmuth represents Kentucky’s 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. In his fourth term, Congressman Yarmuth was appointed to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Budget. He served as President of the Freshman Class, as Senior Whip, and was named Legislator of the Year by the Kentucky Reading Association; "Outstanding New Member of Congress" by the Committee for Education Funding, which is the largest nonpartisan education organization in the nation; and "Best of Congress" by Working Mother Magazine and Corporate Voices for Working Families during each term in Congress.
Though best known for his work in the media (Louisville Today Magazine; LEO Weekly—recipient of over 100 journalism award), Yarmuth’s diverse career prior to entering the political arena gave him a solid background in policy, business, higher education, and health care.
Yarmuth previously worked on Capitol Hill as Legislative Aide for Kentucky Senator Marlow Cook from 1971 to 1974, when he moved back to his hometown of Louisville to publish Louisville Today Magazine. He went on to work as Associate Vice President of University Relations at the University of Louisville and Vice President of a local health care firm.
Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Congressman Yarmuth graduated from Atherton High School, where he served as student government president. He went on to earn a degree in American Studies from Yale University.
Papers:
PLENARY: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (ACA): PERSPECTIVES OF THE GOVERNMENT, PHYSICIANS, HOSPITALS, PAYERS, AND PATIENTS