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Guthrie Statement on Passage of Legislation to Repeal, Replace Obamacare

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Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today commented on House passage of the American Health Care Act.“Today, the House voted to repeal and replace Obamacare with my support,” said Guthrie. “As vice chair of the Health Subcommittee, I was proud to work closely with the Trump administration and my colleagues in the House to craft the American Health…

Guthrie Votes for Greater Security, Defense

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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.…

Guthrie Votes to Give Working Families More Flexibility

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Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today voted for the Working Families Flexibility Act of 2017 (H.R.1180), which would give private-sector employees the opportunity to choose compensatory time, or “comp time,” instead of overtime pay.Currently, federal government employees can choose whether they would rather receive comp time instead of cash wages for…

Guthrie Announces Danville Water Investment Grant

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Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce, is awarding a $980,000 grant to the city of Danville to improve water infrastructure in and around the city’s Corporate Drive Industrial area. The grant is expected to attract millions of dollars in additional…

Guthrie Announces Danville Water Investment Grant

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Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce, is awarding a $980,000 grant to the city of Danville to improve water infrastructure in and around the city’s Corporate Drive Industrial area. The grant is expected to attract millions of dollars in additional…

Guthrie Announces 2017 Congressional Art Competition Winner

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Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie today announced Marly Walls of Nelson County as the Second District’s first place winner for the 2017 Congressional Art Competition. Marly, a student at Nelson County High School, submitted a work entitled “Rowan.”“Every year I am excited to see the impressive artwork submitted by high school students across the…

Guthrie, Matsui Reintroduce Bipartisan Federal Spectrum Incentive Bill

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Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), co-chairs of the Congressional Spectrum Caucus, today reintroduced the Federal Spectrum Incentive Act (H.R.1888).The radio frequencies known as spectrum power wireless technologies such as smartphones, Wi-Fi, the Internet of Things, and other innumerable applications that affect our daily lives.…

Guthrie Announces 2017 Congressional Art Competition

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Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today announced the beginning of the 2017 Congressional Art Competition.“I am excited to announce the annual Congressional Art Competition,” said Guthrie. “Every year, I am amazed by the talent of the Second District’s high school students. I look forward to seeing what our young Kentucky artists create this…

Guthrie Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Recovery, Prevention Efforts for Missing and Exploited Children

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Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), chairman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, this week introduced legislation to strengthen efforts to recover missing children and support youth who are the victims of violent crimes.The Improving Support for Missing and Exploited Children Act (H.R.1808)…

Guthrie Chairs First Higher Education Hearing

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Click here to watch Chairman Guthrie’s opening remarks. Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today presided over his first hearing as chairman of the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, part of the House Education and the Workforce Committee.The hearing focused on the need to reform federal student aid policies to make college more…