National Security

Like those in the community, I understand how important of a facility Fort Knox is, but it is critical that others in Washington understand that too. Read more »

Congressman Brett Guthrie today issued the following statement after the Congressional Remembrance Ceremony on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001: Read more »

Based on the information available to me and the concerns I have heard from Kentuckians, I will vote against the proposed resolution to authorize U.S. military force in Syria. Read more »

Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today issued the following statement following the announcement that the Army Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) will be relocated to Fort Knox: Read more »

Congressman Brett Guthrie today issued the following statement after visiting Fort Knox: Read more »

Congressman Brett Guthrie today issued the following statement following the announcement that Fort Knox's 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division will be inactivated: Read more »

This is an incredibly unique project that will also serve as a living memorial for those killed while fighting the War on Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan. We owe it to each individual who has ever worn the uniform to honor them for their service, and thi

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today attended the groundbreaking of the Education Center at The Wall in Washington, DC

“It is important to remember those who served on behalf of our nation.  My uncle gave his life for this country and my Grandmother always wanted our family to remember him for that,” said Congressman Guthrie, who is a member of the honorary committee.  “This facility will be an excellent way for future generations to remember those who have fought for our country.”

The Education Center is a project through the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.  By using the stories of veterans, the center seeks to teach the values of loyalty, honor, integrity, duty and courage.

“This is an incredibly unique project that will also serve as a living memorial for those killed while fighting the War on Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan.  We owe it to each individual who has ever worn the uniform to honor them for their service, and this project will take that mission one step further,” said Congressman Guthrie.

“Through my uncle’s sacrifices and my time at West Point, I know how valuable of a project this center is.  It was an honor to attend the groundbreaking today and I look forward to seeing this project completed,” added Congressman Guthrie.

To learn more about the Education Center, please visit http://www.buildthecenter.vvmf.org/ .

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These cuts will be the direct result of the Administration's unwillingness to compromise on the spending reductions required by the Budget Control Act (BCA). Sequestration is a real concern for military families and their communities, like Fort Knox,

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today issued the following statement on the release of the Office of Management and Budget’s report on the Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012.

“These cuts will be the direct result of the Administration’s unwillingness to compromise on the spending reductions required by the Budget Control Act (BCA). Sequestration is a real concern for military families and their communities, like Fort Knox, and the uncertainty it brings is not comforting.

“These catastrophic, across-the-board defense cuts will weaken our national security and cost thousands of jobs in the factories that design and manufacture products for the military. Our country is facing tremendous challenges abroad. This report outlines how our national defense would be seriously weakened.

“Our military is comprised of some of our nation’s best and bravest. It is crucial that we give them the proper resources so they can defend our freedoms to the best of their ability.”

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President Obama signed the Sequester Transparency Act (H.R. 5837) on August 7, 2012. This bill required him to submit a report to Congress within 30 days detailing the across-the-board cuts that his Administration would make to our military to comply with the BCA.

House Republicans have passed multiple bills to replace the sequester with common sense cuts that won’t hinder our military and national security, including the Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012 (H.R. 5652). To date, the Senate has not passed any similar measures.

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Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today issued the following statement on the 11th anniversary of the September 11th attacks after attending a remembrance ceremony on the East front steps of the U.S. Capitol Building: Read more »

This legislation is the first step in protecting our military from an arbitrary cut. If sequestration happens in January, we would have the smallest ground force since 1940, the smallest fleet since 1915 and the smallest tactical fighter force in the his

Washington, DC – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) voted today on the Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012 and voiced his concern about looming defense cuts in addition to the nearly $500 billion in cuts already identified.

"Our military is the bravest in the world," said Congressman Guthrie. "Our troops fight for our freedoms and have created a strong national defense. To maintain this role, we cannot drastically cut this vital funding."

H.R. 5872, the "Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012" would require the President to submit to Congress a detailed preview of the sequestration required by the Budget Control Act, in addition to how the required spending cuts would be implemented.

"This legislation is the first step in protecting our military from an arbitrary cut. If sequestration happens in January, we would have the smallest ground force since 1940, the smallest fleet since 1915 and the smallest tactical fighter force in the history of the U.S. Air Force. Quite simply, sequestration will end our technological advantage during a time of economic uncertainty," said Congressman Guthrie.

"Representing Ft. Knox and the surrounding area, I know how important it is to fund the Department of Defense. These funds directly benefit our troops, their families and our country’s future. Our military has done everything that has been asked of them and they deserve to know what cuts are coming," added Congressman Guthrie.

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