Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) attended an Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology legislative hearing today that focused on seven communications bills that update safety measures, promote access to spectrum, and increase accountability and availability of certain programs funded by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).“The… Read more »
Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today released a statement on the Administration’s release of the final Conflict of Interest regulation, also known as the fiduciary rule.“Families across Kentucky work hard in the hope that they can save for retirement, and the government should not stand in the way of achieving this goal. I am concerned that the… Read more »
Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) announced today that three students from Kentucky’s Second District, Michael Graves, Brycen Lacey, and James “Luke” Rice, have been offered admission to two of our nation’s service academies.Congressman Guthrie stated, “It was a great honor to break the news to Michael, Brycen, and Luke about their… Read more »
Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today voted for H. Res. 639, legislation authorizing the Speaker of the House to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States v. Texas.“In 2014, the President exceeded his authority by unilaterally granting amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants. This resolution is an… Read more »
Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today voted for H.R. 4557, the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act of 2016, to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from enforcing new Clean Air Act regulations on manufacturers of brick and structural clay products and clay ceramics until the courts complete their constitutional review of the… Read more »
Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) announced today that two more students from Kentucky’s Second District, Alex Goff and Daniel Stuber, have received appointments to the United States Naval Academy.“It was a great honor to break the news to Alex and Daniel about their appointments. I am proud to see such motivated students from the Second District offered… Read more »
Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today voted for H.R. 2406, the Sportsmen's Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act of 2015, to preserve our nation’s sporting heritage.“Sporting is an important tradition and industry in Kentucky and also a part of our nation’s rich heritage. This bill will expand access and opportunities for our… Read more »
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 »
