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Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today condemned President Obama’s plan to close the U.S. military detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.“At a time when the security of the United States is constantly under fire from terrorists and other foreign threats such as ISIS, the President’s proposal to close down the prison holding terrorist detainees… Read more »

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) and Congressman Patrick E. Murphy (FL-18) led a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in anticipation of their 2017 Advance Notice and Draft Call Letter for Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D. The letter urged CMS to ensure that their policies for the coming year keep MA affordable and available to its 17… Read more »

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) today sent a letter, along with over a dozen members of the Energy and Commerce Committee, to the heads of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), urging the agencies to take action to unlock additional spectrum for… Read more »

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today announced the beginning of the 2016 Congressional Art Competition.“Originating in 1982, the Congressional Art Competition has become an anticipated event each year,” said Congressman Guthrie. “I’m looking forward to continuing this tradition and seeing what our young Kentucky artists create this year. I… Read more »

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today supported the House passage of several bills designed to improve the care and services our veterans have earned through their sacrifice and service to our nation.“Our veterans have earned the best care and service that our nation can provide because of the sacrifices they have made to protect our families and our… Read more »

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) voted this week for H.R. 3662, the Iran Terror Finance Transparency Act. This bill enhances congressional oversight of U.S. economic and trade sanctions against Iran to protect the U.S. from national security threats.“Iran has a record of supporting terrorist activities and groups around the world that pose a grave threat to… Read more »

Washington, DC– Today Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) voted to override President Obama’s veto of H.R. 3762, the Restoring American’s Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act.“Once again, the President has vetoed a bill that has passed in both the House and the Senate, and that has the support of a majority of Americans.  I am disappointed that the President… Read more »

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) announced today that three students from Kentucky’s Second District, Joseph Alcorn, Ryan Martin, and Jacob Rankin, have received appointments to two of our nation’s service academies.“I was thrilled and greatly honored to break the news to Joseph, Ryan, and Jacob about their appointments. I am proud to see such… Read more »

Washington, DC– This week Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) voted in support of legislation that would further protect the United States in light of recent reports indicating that North Korea has tested another atomic weapon.Congressman Guthrie voted in favor of H.R. 757, the North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act, which he previously cosponsored. This bill is designed to hold the… Read more »

Washington, DC–Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) voted on several bills this week to curb the administration’s regulatory overreach.Congressman Guthrie voted in support of S.J. Res. 22, a resolution that nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Corps of Engineers’ rule to redefine waters of the United States (WOTUS).“Since the EPA and Corps’… Read more »