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For the last five years, I have been a champion of reauthorizing the Workforce Investment Act (WIA)and have highlighted the critical role these programs play in lifting workers into the middle class. This week the House is planning to vote on a bipartisan, bicameral agreement to reauthorize WIA. This will be the first re-authorization of these important programs in more than 15 years. Read more »

I applaud the Supreme Court for upholding the principle of religious freedom and striking down the HHS mandate. No employer should be forced to comply with a federal mandate to provide drugs or procedures that violate their religious beliefs. Read more »

H.R. 4984 will reform the current guidelines to require annual counseling for student borrowers. Through this, students will better understand the amount of money they need to borrow, which financial options to draw from first, the implication of their future debt load, repayment scenarios, and other valuable information. Read more »

Congressman Brett Guthrie today voted in support of a series of bills to boost our American energy sector and help lower energy costs for consumers by taking full advantage of our abundant natural resources. Read more »

The bill supports key readiness programs that prepare our troops for combat and peacetime missions, battle training and base operations. Read more »

The systemic problems at VA facilities across the country are serious and will take some time to fix, but this bill provides immediate remedies for those needing care. Read more »

Vote comes the same day as audit showing 57,000 vets waiting for initial appointments Read more »

Congressman Brett Guthrie today responded to President Obama's announcement that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new proposed regulations for existing power plants. Read more »

The VA needs a new set of eyes to properly audit its facilities and I believe that removing those who allowed this horrific situation to occur is the right decision. It's time for swift action and a strong response. Read more »

In the early hours of this morning, Congressman Brett Guthrie voted in support of the FY2015 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill. The bill includes funding for key law enforcement efforts, particularly programs to help combat counter-terrorism, drug trafficking, human trafficking and violence against women. Read more »