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Chairman Brett Guthrie Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Treatment for Rare Diseases

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, introduced the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act alongside Congressman Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50), Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02), and Congressman Don Davis (NC-01), . This legislation…

Chairman Guthrie Op-Ed: Congress is Done Waiting for Big Tech to Protect Kids Online

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following op-ed by Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, appeared in the Washington Post today.  “The most popular social media platforms are constantly changing and reinventing themselves, but one challenge has remained consistent over three decades: Kids are at risk when they go…

Chairman Guthrie Delivers Remarks Encouraging the Advancement of His KIDS Act to Safeguard Children and Teens Online

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered the following statement advocating for advancement of his recently introduced Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act at today’s Full Committee Markup examining key pieces of legislation to protect America’s children and teens online. Chairman Guthrie’s remarks as…

Guthrie Releases Statement Following Briefing on Ongoing Military Strikes in Iran

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) released the following statement following the conclusion of a Congressional briefing regarding Operation Epic Fury. This briefing was presented by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency John Ratcliffe, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine.…

Guthrie Encourages Kentucky Farmers to Enroll in Farmer Bridge Assistance Program by April 17th

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) released the following statement encouraging Kentucky farmers to apply to receive one-time payments through the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the opening of the enrollment period for the program, which will close on April 17, 2026. “It is essential that…

Guthrie Praises President Trump's State of the Union Address

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued a statement following President Trump’s State of the Union Address to a Joint Session of Congress: “Tonight, President Trump laid out a bold vision for the American people as we celebrate the 250th anniversary since our founding. By unleashing American energy…

Chairman Guthrie Leads Effort to Eliminate Fraud in Federal Health Programs

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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…

Guthrie Secures Over $76 Million in Community Project Funding for Kentucky’s Second District

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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…

Guthrie, McConnell, Meredith Secure Nearly $30 Million for Improvements for Edmonson County Water District

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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…

Chairman Guthrie Demands Answers from Health Insurance Execs Over Increased Costs of Health Care

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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…