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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following the House passage of H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act. 

“I am thrilled to support the passage of this legislation, which counters the opioid epidemic, unleashes our nation’s vast energy potential, supports our hardworking law enforcement officers, and modernizes our nuclear arsenal,” said Congressman Guthrie. “I’m especially proud of the inclusion of $13.9 million in funding for local projects across Kentucky’s Second District. These projects will invest in crucial infrastructure projects and keep our communities safe.”

Background: 
Once signed into law, H.R. 6938 will allocate nearly $175 billion across three appropriations bills to fund projects and programs to support law enforcement, crack down on illicit drugs, unleash American energy, and support new water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This bill now awaits consideration in the Senate.

This bill allocates over $4.3 million for six community projects requested by Congressman Guthrie. 
$817,491 to improve and replace undersized waterlines in Vine Grove, improving water pressure, reliability, and providing highly effective fire flow protection for the community.
– $854,400 towards infrastructure upgrades at the Greenville Wastewater Treatment Plant.
– $750,000 to rehabilitate the wastewater collection system for Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District, previously the Bullitt County Sanitation District, that serves the cities of Hillview, Pioneer Village, Fox Chase, Hebron Estates, and Hunters Hollow.
– $656,000 to replace 3,000 linear feet of galvanized water lines that have been in service since 1938 in Logan County.  
– $470,617 for the Barren County Sheriff’s Department to purchase critical technology improvements such as body and cruiser cameras, software for cell phone recovery and access technology to expedite criminal investigations, license plate identification management equipment, a firearm training simulator, thermal imaging equipment, and digital speed monitors. 
– $796,528 for the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office Community Response and Safeguard Initiative to purchase critical equipment and provide tactical services that are needed to safeguard the public.

Congressman Guthrie and Senator McConnell continue to work together advocating for county projects in the district. Congressman Guthrie supported a provision, secured by Senator McConnell as a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, providing $9.25 million to support a water treatment plant modernization effort within the Edmonson County Water District. The package also includes a provision, secured by Senator McConnell and supported by Congressman Guthrie, for Warren County to receive $352,000 for a new emergency operations center and updated law enforcement equipment.

This legislation also notably:

– Provides $300 million for Interagency Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces to enhance multi-agency efforts to combat transnational organized crime and reduce the availability of illicit drugs. 
– Increases funding for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) by $63 million to end the scourge of fentanyl and other illicit drugs, and to continue to support notable takedowns, including the co-founder of the notorious Sinaloa Cartel.
– Includes provisions related to state and local law enforcement assistance and community-oriented policing services programs established under my SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act.
– Provides $20.38 billion for the continued modernization of the nuclear weapons stockpile and infrastructure.
– Prohibits the sale of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to the Chinese Communist Party.
– Includes $3.27 billion for the National Park Service to support the continued success of parks like Mammoth Cave.

A one-pager on the Commerce, Justice, Science sections of this bill, provided by the House Appropriations Committee, can be found here.

A one-pager on the Energy and Water Development section of this bill, provided by the House Appropriations Committee, can be found here.

A one-pager on the Interior and Environment sections of this bill, provided by the House Appropriations Committee, can be found here.

Full text for the three-bill package can be found here.