Latest News

Filter

Guthrie Releases Statement Following Briefing on Ongoing Military Strikes in Iran

| Posted in Latest News

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

| Posted in Latest News

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

| Posted in Latest News

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

| Posted in Latest News

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

| Posted in Latest News

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

| Posted in Latest News

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

| Posted in Latest News

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…

Guthrie Announces Winners of 2025 Congressional App Challenge

| Posted in Latest News

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…

Guthrie Votes In Favor of Two-Bill Appropriations Package Funding National Defense and General Government Programs

| Posted in Latest News

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…

Guthrie Celebrates House Passage of Three-Bill Appropriations Package

| Posted in Latest News

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,…