National Security

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Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today released the following statement after the House passed the Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):“Today I was proud to vote for the bipartisan, bicameral National Defense Authorization Act. This bill includes the largest pay raise for our troops in eight years – great news for service members… Read more »

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today released the following statement after voting in favor of the Make America Secure Act (H.R. 3219). This is a government funding bill made up of four of the twelve annual appropriations bills, including Defense, Legislative Branch, Energy and Water, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs:“Today I was proud to… Read more »

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today released the following statement after the House passed the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (H.R. 2810) by a vote of 344 to 81.“With increased security threats around the world, we must ensure the members of our military are fully trained, equipped, and ready for the national security… Read more »

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed several bills designed to better protect members of the law enforcement community and thank them for their service in honor of National Police Week:“Brave men and women in uniform throughout the country put their lives on the line to keep us… Read more »

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s decision to replace FBI Director James Comey:“President Trump has the right to replace the FBI director. I respect his decision to fire FBI Director James Comey, and I look forward to working with the new director following confirmation. Unfortunately,… Read more »

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today released the following statement after voting for the Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 244), which funds the federal government for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2017.“This bill prioritizes conservative principles and fulfills President Trump’s promise to rebuild our military and strengthen national security.… Read more »

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) this week voted for three bills to improve access to care and benefits for veterans.“Veterans deserve nothing but the best care we can offer, which is what they have earned through their service,” said Guthrie. “Unfortunately, the last several years have been marked by scandal at the Department of Veterans Affairs.… Read more »

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today voted to fund the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for Fiscal Year 2017. The Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2017 (H.R.1301) increases funding from Fiscal Year 2016 by over $10 billion to match the levels authorized under the National Defense Authorization Act of 2017, ensuring military readiness and providing… Read more »

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today released the following statement on the appointment of Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster to be National Security Advisor:“I am pleased that Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster has been named the President’s National Security Advisor. He is an outstanding choice.“I first met General McMaster in 1983 when he was my… Read more »