Health Care

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s Address to the Joint Session of Congress and to the Democratic response offered by former Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear:“Tonight, President Trump set a bold agenda for fulfilling the promises he made throughout his campaign. As our health care… 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 »

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) this week introduced the Employee Fairness and Relief Act (H.R.661) to allow insurance companies to continue offering small group market insurance plans as they existed prior to passage of Obamacare, ensuring access to these plan options for small businesses and their employees.“With the number of our health insurance choices… Read more »

Votes to prohibit taxpayer funding of abortion across federal government Read more »

Will serve as leader of health, higher education subcommittees Read more »

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), along with Congressman G.K. Butterfield (NC-01), Congressman Ron Kind (WI-03), and Congressman Tom Reed (NY-23), introduced the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act (H.R.592), which will make it easier for Medicare patients in underserved communities to receive care.The Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas… Read more »

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), vice chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Health Subcommittee, today released the following statement after voting for the Senate Budget resolution, which includes instructions for Congress to repeal Obamacare: “The American people have sent a clear message: Obamacare is not working for them and… Read more »

Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act would protect sports medicine professionals practicing across state lines Read more »

Will be major player in Obamacare replacement, Medicaid reform Read more »

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Vice Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee, today applauded the passage of the 21st Century Cures Act, a bipartisan legislative package that will accelerate medical innovation as well as update mental health programs and provide funding to help fight opioid abuse. “The 21st… Read more »