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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… Read more »

This week, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) hosted two events to celebrate and honor the winners of both the 2024 Congressional App Challenge and the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Both events were held on the campus of Barren County High School.  “I am so proud to see the hard work that our local students put into their submissions for both the Congressional App Challenge… Read more »

Bowling Green, KY – Yesterday, April 22, 2025, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) welcomed Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to Kentucky’s Second District for a tour of Mammoth Cave National Park. Secretary Burgum visited the park to celebrate National Park Week and to discuss the importance of preserving our public lands for Americans to enjoy.  The visit included a… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, last week, House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) spoke during a Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade hearing titled The World Wild Web: Examining Harms Online. Chairman Guthrie’s remarks focused on the committee’s plans to enact meaningful online safety measures to protect our children and… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) presented winning Louisville area student groups awards for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The Congressional App Challenge allows middle and high school students to compete with peers in their own Congressional District by creating and exhibiting their software applications, or “apps,” for mobile, tablet, or computer… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) released the following statement following Senator Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) announcement that he will not run for re-election next year. “It has been an honor to serve with Leader McConnell representing the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Leader McConnell is one of the most consequential figures in American and Kentucky political history,… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) announced the start of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Kentucky’s Second District. “I’m encouraging all high school students, who enjoy creating art, to participate in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Each year I enjoy hosting this competition, and I’m always impressed with the artistic talent of students across… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), released the statement below following President Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States:  “Today is a momentous day in the history of our nation. The inauguration of President Donald Trump will help usher in a new era that is dedicated to putting the American people first. President Trump,… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) released the following statement announcing Lauren Hodge will be his next Chief of Staff for his KY-02 office:   “Today, I am proud to announce that Lauren Hodge will serve as my next Chief of Staff and lead my team on behalf of Kentucky’s Second District. Lauren is an experienced Capitol Hill and campaign professional who… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), released the following statement after being sworn in today to serve Kentucky’s Second District for the 119th Congress: “I am humbled at the honor and privilege of continuing serving our Kentucky communities for the next two years in Congress. I look forward to continuing to serve our constituents and provide key constituent… Read more »