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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Energy and Commerce Committee today approved five bills introduced by Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02). Ranging from energy efficiency to health care to telecommunications, these five bipartisan bills introduced by Guthrie will now be sent the House floor for a vote by the full U.S. House of Representatives. “I am proud to serve on the House Energy and… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today introduced the Success for Rural Students and Communities Act, bipartisan legislation that will improve college access and success for rural students by spurring innovation and investment in new strategies to prepare them to complete their credentials and step into high-demand jobs in their communities. Guthrie introduced the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, today joined full committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (OR-02) in releasing a report on the committee’s recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. Guthrie and Walden are together leading the “Second Wave Preparedness… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today introduced the Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable (TRUSTED) Broadband Networks Act. The TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act will build on Congressman Guthrie’s Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act, which was signed into law in March… Read more »

BOWLING GREEN, KY – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today applauded the continued grant funding provided to Kentucky’s Second District through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.  So far, the Second District has received over $105 million in CARES Act funding, which has been distributed to health care providers, local housing authorities, and… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, yesterday led a virtual hearing on how different states are responding to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The hearing focused on the need to expand coronavirus testing capabilities in order to reopen safely and swiftly. The… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) this week voted in favor of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (H.R. 7010). The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was initially established in the CARES Act to help small businesses continue to pay employees during the coronavirus pandemic. The PPP originally provided eight weeks of cash-flow assistance and required that… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) this week joined with his colleagues on the House Energy and Commerce Committee in introducing two bills to ensure American leadership in emergency technology: The Advancing Blockchain Act and the Countering Online Harms Act. Guthrie serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. “The… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today announced that the Commonwealth of Kentucky will receive $97,738,054 in funding for coronavirus testing from the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. Guthrie voted for the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act in April. This legislation provided $25 billion in funding for increased… Read more »

BOWLING GREEN, KY – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today announced Alexis Gribbins of Nelson County High School as the winner of this year’s Second District Congressional Art Competition for her drawing “Self Portrait.” “I am proud to announce Alexis as the winner of the Second District Congressional Art Competition,” said Guthrie. “The judges and I were very impressed by her… Read more »