Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement after the House Committee on Education and Workforce advanced his bipartisan Student Financial Clarity Act to the full House yesterday, December 11, 2025, by a vote of 27 - 6. “I am grateful for the support of the House Committee on Education and Workforce for advancing my bipartisan Student Financial Clarity Act t... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) encouraged qualifying row crop farmers to ensure their 2025 acreage reporting, submitted to the Farm Service Agency (FSA), is accurate and factual for the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmer Bridge Assistance Program by December 19, 2025, at 5 pm ET. “After a difficult year for Kentucky farmers, I am glad to see the Tr... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the final Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which advanced out of a conference committee between members of the House and Senate. “I was proud to vote in favor of this NDAA, which secures a much-needed shift in America’s military posture. This legislation authorize... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) introduced the bipartisan Student Financial Clarity Act, alongside Congressman Bob Onder (MO-03) and Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), to increase price transparency for American students as they navigate higher education opportunities. This legislation would create a Universal Net Price Calculator and bolster the College Scorecard to pr... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) introduced legislation to amend the Delta Development Act to expand the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) area to include Daviess, Hancock, and Ohio counties. This legislation will ensure that all counties within the Green River Area Development District (GRADD) are included under the DRA. “I’m proud to introduce legislation to expand the De... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following House passage of H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2026. This legislation, which is expected to be signed by President Trump shortly, puts an end to the disastrous Democrat Shutdown. “After 43 days, common sense has finally prevailed in Congress, and our government has ... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement ahead of the Democrat Shutdown, which is set to begin at 12:01 AM EST October 1, 2025, barring Democrat action in the Senate. “Earlier this month, House Republicans came together to pass a clean Continuing Resolution to temporarily fund the government and avoid a lapse in government funding. If Democrats in the Sen... Read More »
Bowling Green, KY: Last week, Congressman Guthrie (KY-02) hosted his annual Service Academy Information Night to provide prospective applicants to U.S. Service Academies and collegiate ROTC programs with information about the application process. “As a graduate of West Point, it is an honor to have the privilege of playing a role in nominating future leaders in the United States military,” said Co... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following the House passage of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. “I was proud to vote in favor of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which rightly re-focuses our military posture to restore peace th... Read More »
Today, Congressman Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following the House passage of H.R. 4553, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026. “I was proud to vote in favor of this legislation, which fulfills President Trump’s priorities of asserting military deterrence through investing in America’s nuclear capabilities, unleashing our nation’s vast en... Read More »
Bowling Green, KY – In a new op-ed in the Courier Journal, House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) set the record straight on how the One Big, Beautiful Bill strengthens Medicaid for the Kentuckians the program is intended to serve: mothers, children, seniors, and people with disabilities. Brett Guthrie: Here's the truth: The One Big, Beautiful Bill actually strengthe... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following the House passage of H.R. 4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2026. “After four years of failed Democratic leadership diminishing our standing on the world stage, peace through strength is back. Under the leadership of President Trump and House Republicans, our United States military is... Read More »
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) announced that he helped 535 constituents of Kentucky’s Second District recover $9,604,166 through federal casework in the first six months of 2025. “One of the most important responsibilities I have as the Representative of Kentucky’s Second District is to ensure that the federal government is working for hardworking Kentucky families,” said Congressman Gu... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following the House passage of H.R. 3944, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026 yesterday evening. “Our nation owes a true debt of gratitude for those who have chosen to serve our nation in uniform. Last night, the House took a step to ensure that our veterans... Read More »
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) and Senator Mitch McConnell (KY) introduced the bicameral Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act. This bill would give the park the ability to acquire an additional 551.14 acres of land from the Nature Conservancy. This newly acquired land would enhance protections in the Green River watershed, further conserving the area’s wildlife and cultural... Read More »
