Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing, examining fraud in Medicare and Medicaid. This hearing follows the largest Department of Justice health care fraud bust in history and the widely reported allegations of welfare fraud in states like Minnesota. Oversight of federal hea... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement after the final passage of H.R. 7178, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. This bill included funding for the final two of 13 total community projects requested by Congressman Guthrie, totaling $76.65 million in funding for projects across the Second District. “One of my most important jobs in Congress is d... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Following the final passage of H.R. 7178, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) and Senator Mitch McConnell (KY) announced that they have helped to secure more than $23.25 million in federal funding to support much-needed upgrades for the Edmonson County Water District. This federal funding is in addition to the $6.5 million state funding... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered the following opening statement at today’s Health Subcommittee hearing with top health executives examining health insurance affordability. Chairman Guthrie’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Chairman Griffith. And thank you to our panel of CEO witnesses for being... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) announced the winning submissions for the 2025 Congressional App Challenge. “I am proud to announce the winning submissions for Kentucky’s Second District,” said Congressman Guthrie. “Out of the more than 57 submissions, these students’ submissions showcased incredible ingenuity and creativity in the development of their apps. Their utili... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following the House passage of H.R. 7006, the Financial Services and General Government and National Security and Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. “In 2024, the American people spoke clearly, sending a Republican trifecta to Washington to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in government ... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following the House passage of H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act. “I am thrilled to support the passage of this legislation, which counters the opioid epidemic, unleashes our nation’s vast energy potential, supports our hardworki... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce issued the following statement following the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) approval of the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program proposal. “Today marks a historic milestone in the efforts to get all Kentuckians conne... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement applauding the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) recent announcement of funding allocations for states through the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) program, which was established in President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts. “The Wor... Read More »
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 »
