On September 17, 2014, the National Federation of Independent Business, an advocacy association which gives small-business owners on Main Street a voice in public policy-making, announced that they have named Congressman Barr a "Guardian of Small Business" for his outstanding voting record on behalf of America's small-business owners in the 113th Congress.
Congressman Andy Barr made the following statement upon being recognized:
"Receiving this recognition from the NFIB is a tremendous honor as promoting legislation that protects Main Street and enables small business owners to succeed is one of my top priorities. I will continue working on behalf of Kentucky's small businesses because their success leads to job growth and a stronger economy."