On Friday, February 27th, Congressmen Brett Guthrie (KY-02) and Gregg Harper (MI-03) sent a letter to the Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in support of the commission's continued work to study the impact of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed Clean Power Plan regulation on electric reliability. The letter included the signatures of 42 additional Members of Congress. Read more »
This week, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) voted in support of legislation to make permanent reforms to our nation's tax policies that will provide certainty to Kentucky businesses, farmers and families. Read more »
H.R. 921 clarifies medical liability rules for athletic trainers and medical professionals to ensure they are properly covered by their malpractice insurance while traveling with athletic teams in another state. Read more »
This bill received 62 votes in the Senate and includes many bipartisan compromises, and I encourage President Obama to reconsider his partisan posturing and sign this bill into law, said Congressman Guthrie. Read more »
I've seen firsthand that excessive regulation stunts job growth. Along with a shortage of highly skilled workers, burdensome red tape is a top concern when I hear from manufacturers and other business leaders about what stands in their way when they're working hard to create new jobs. It's time Washington focuses on empowering our job creators, and these bills are important steps, said Congressman Guthrie. Read more »
Natural gas has become an abundant resource in the United States and we should be utilizing it to its fullest potential as part of an all-of-the-above energy policy, said Congressman Guthrie. Read more »
Natural gas is an abundant domestic energy source that we are still not taking advantage of by fully utilizing its potential. Last winter many parts of the country, including Kentucky, faced propane shortages due to insufficient pipeline networks. Families and job creators could benefit greatly from this reform and see real savings, said Congressman Guthrie. Read more »
"Over the course of the last six years, our nation has fallen victim to this Administration's failed policies. From a one-size-fits-all health care law to unilateral action on immigration reform, this Administration has led with executive actions and regulations that hold America back from reaching its potential. Tonight, I hope we will hear a new tune from this president – expressing willingness to work with Congress to put America first. It won't be easy, but it is possible," said Congressman Guthrie. Read more »
Included in the primary text of the bill is funding for many important agencies that keep our nation safe and secure, including: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Coast Guard, the Transportation Security Agency (TSA) and the U.S. Secret Service. Amendments to H.R. 240 were also included in direct response to President Obama's unconstitutional executive overreach on immigration. Read more »
The seemingly endless amount of burdensome government regulations carries a serious price tag and costs the average household roughly $15,000 each year, said Congressman Guthrie. Read more »
