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Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) voted this week for H.R. 4909, the House version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017, an annual bill to authorize funding and programming for the U.S. military.  The House and Senate have worked together to pass an NDAA into law for fifty-four consecutive years.This year’s NDAA includes a… Read more »

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) was appointed today by Speaker Paul Ryan to represent the House on the conference committee for legislation to address our nation’s opioid epidemic. The committee will work to resolve the differences between the House and Senate-passed bills. The compromise package will then be sent to the President.“This is an issue… Read more »

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) voted this week in support of a series of bills designed to improve the prevention and treatment of opioid abuse across the U.S.“The growing abuse of opioids claims thousands of lives from all parts of our nation, and Kentucky has sadly become an epicenter of the epidemic,” said Congressman Guthrie. “My colleagues… Read more »

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today announced that “Gerard Way” by Kelsey Janes from Edmonson County High School was voted by Facebook users as their favorite artwork among the county winners of the 2016 Congressional Art Competition in Kentucky’s Second District.“The ‘Facebook Favorite’ was a fun addition to the annual… Read more »

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today voted for H.J. Res. 88, disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor (DOL) relating to the definition of the term "fiduciary.”“Kentuckians deserve to have access to sound and affordable financial advice, helping them to save up for their hard-earned retirements,” said Congressman Guthrie.… Read more »

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) this week voted during an Energy and Commerce Committee markup for a series of bills that address the opioid abuse epidemic across our nation.“Unfortunately, Kentucky is the epicenter of opioid abuse in our country and these bipartisan bills will help make strides in our ability to help those suffering from addiction. … Read more »

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) is excited to announce Noah Martin of Hardin County as the first place overall winner for Kentucky’s Second District, 2016 Congressional Art Competition.Noah, a student at North Hardin High School, titled his artwork, “Disappointed in You.”The winner and finalists were selected by an independent panel of art… Read more »

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) this week voted in favor of multiple bills designed to keep the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) accountable to lawmakers and American taxpayers.“The IRS is in a position of great power and responsibility and it is important that Congress continues to exercise vigorous oversight,” said Congressman Guthrie. “Each April… Read more »

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) this week introduced legislation to secure Fort Knox’s energy independence, a major priority for installation commanders and leaders at the Pentagon. The bill would keep intact a pre-existing contract that saves taxpayer money while supporting Fort Knox’s energy security.“Natural gas production and use at Fort Knox… Read more »

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today voted for H.R. 2666, the No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act. This legislation would prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from regulating the retail rates charged by Internet service providers for broadband Internet access, an important protection for consumers.“This bill simply codifies… Read more »