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Guthrie Votes to Begin Obamacare Overhaul

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Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), vice chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Health Subcommittee, today released the following statement after voting for the Senate Budget resolution, which includes instructions for Congress to repeal Obamacare: “The American people have sent a clear message: Obamacare is not working for them and…

Guthrie Votes to Halt Burdensome Regulations, Increase Government Transparency

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Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today applauded the House passage of several bills that will increase transparency throughout the federal government and limit the power of federal bureaucracies in the regulatory process. “After eight years of countless regulations that have taken a heavy toll on our economy, taxpayers deserve a break,” said…

Guthrie Slams White House Over Actions Against Israel, Votes to Reject Anti-Israel UN Resolution

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Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today voted to reject the anti-Israel United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334. “In the midst of constant turmoil in the Middle East, the Obama administration has chosen to turn its back on our friend and greatest ally in the region — Israel,” said Guthrie. “By shamefully breaking with the…

Guthrie Sworn in for Fifth Term

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Washington, DC– Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) was sworn in for a fifth term as the Representative for Kentucky’s Second District.“It is an honor to represent the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the 115th Congress, especially as we look forward to the historic opportunity we have to partner with the new administration and advance pro-growth policies,” said…

Guthrie Votes to Keep America Safe with National Defense Authorization Act

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Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today voted for the Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), an annual bill necessary to set the policies that guide our Armed Forces and reauthorize funding for defense programs. This is the fifty-fifth consecutive NDAA passed by Congress. “With the continued threat posed by ISIS and radical Islamic…

Guthrie Selected as Regional Representative to Republican Committee Tasked with Developing Policy

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Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) has been selected as a regional representative to the House Republican Policy Committee, which serves as an advisory arm to the Republican Conference on legislative proposals before the House. Guthrie, who currently serves as Vice Chair of the Health Subcommittee and as a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee and the…

VIDEO: Guthrie Supports 21st Century Cures Act

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Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Vice Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee, today applauded the passage of the 21st Century Cures Act, a bipartisan legislative package that will accelerate medical innovation as well as update mental health programs and provide funding to help fight opioid abuse. “The 21st…

Guthrie Votes to Support Veterans, Streamline VA Bureaucracy

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Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today voted for key measures that will help veterans get the benefits and health care they have earned, while making it easier for veterans to navigate the complicated bureaucracy at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). “One of our most important responsibilities as members of Congress is to make good on the promises…