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Dear Friends, Over the weekend many communities across our region were hit hard by a storm that has caused widespread flooding and damage to homes across our area. Then another round of winter storms tore through our communities, leaving behind even more dangerous conditions. My thoughts and prayers are with all affected by these terrible storms and please be safe navigating in these conditions. In Congress, we have made great strides in fulfilling our commitment to combating issues at the border. Recently I helped lead the passage of the HALT Fentanyl Act in the House of Representatives. This key bill will allow our dedicated law enforcement to get deadly drugs like illicit fentanyl derivatives off our streets by making permanent a class-wide scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances. I am proud of the work we are doing in Congress to help make our Kentucky communities safer. |
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FEMA Resources |
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Please continue to use caution when driving in inclement weather as roads and bridges may be icy and slippery. President Trump and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem approved a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) request for Kentucky within 12 hours of it being requested. More information is on the way, but currently: Residents with immediate needs should complete the Rapid Needs Assessment Form online or call 502-607-6665 for assistance. |
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Helped Lead the HALT Fentanyl Act to take this Deadly Drug off our Streets |
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On February 6, I was proud to lead the passage of the HALT Fentanyl Act through the House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support. This is a key priority for me as Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. This bill will place all fentanyl related substances as Schedule I and give our law enforcement the support needed to stop illicit drugs from entering our communities. With over 107,000 people dying from drug overdoses in 2023, Congress needed to take action. Synthetic opioids—like Illicit fentanyl— are now the number one cause of death among adults 18-49, more than cancer, heart disease, and car accidents. Taking these deadly drugs off our streets, will provide our law enforcement the resources needed to keep our communities safe. I am proud to be leading the charge to keep our nation safe from the deadly drugs being trafficked across our Southern Border. |
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Passed Bill to Protect Law Enforcement |
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On February 13, I was proud to vote for Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s bill, the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act which passed the House with bipartisan support. This bill creates harsher criminal penalties for intentionally fleeing from Border Patrol agents, or any law enforcement officer assisting the U.S. Border Patrol, including serious jail time. We cannot continue to put our border agents’ safety in jeopardy and this bill is an important step towards securing our Southern Border and protecting our brave law enforcement officers. |
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Powering Our America’s Future: Committee on Energy and Commerce Roundup |
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As the Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, I have been focused on restoring American energy dominance, protecting access to lifesaving treatments while lowering the cost of health care, and protecting our children online while ensuring America remains a leader in technological innovation. Check out what the Energy and Commerce Committee has been focused on these past two weeks: |
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On February 5, I was honored to join the Subcommittee on Energy to discuss how the United States must implement an all-of-the-above energy agenda to improve our grid and reinstate American energy dominance. This will not only lower prices for American consumers but also help to improve our national security. https://x.com/HouseCommerce/status/1887195464472068217 On February 6, I was proud to join the Subcommittee on Health to discuss how America can combat the drugs coming into our country across the Southern Border. We must crack down on the flow of fentanyl, xylazine, and other dangerous substances from entering our communities. https://x.com/HouseCommerce/status/1887542177250607613 On February 12, I joined the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade to discuss how we must secure American supply chains to maintain American manufacturing leadership and bring manufacturing jobs back to America. |
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Check Out My Recent Interview |
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Click Here to listen to my recent interview on the Terry Meiners Show to discuss how House Republicans are working to keep our communities safe and our Southern Border secure. |
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Recent Meetings |
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Congressman Guthrie meets with students at Memorial School in Hart County to discuss how our system of government works and how a bill becomes a law. |
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Congressman Guthrie meets with representatives from the Kentucky Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors to discuss how we can continue to advocate for drug prevention and ensure our youth are protected from the dangers of substance-use disorder. |
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Congressman Guthrie meets with the Kentucky Association of School Administrators including superintendents from Butler, Bullitt, and Breckenridge Counties to speak about how our schools can best prepare students for success. |
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Congressman Guthrie meets with leaders from the Kentucky Association of Fire Chiefs to discuss how Congress can continue to support our brave first responders and make sure they have the resources they need to keep our communities safe. |
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Congressman Guthrie meets with students from the Ford Statesmanship Academy in Daviess County to discuss the great work the Wendell H. Ford Government Education Center is doing in Owensboro and how Congress can continue to support students across our Commonwealth. |
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How Can I Help? My office and I are happy to help you. My constituent services team can help provide assistance with the Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies. Please click HERE or call 270-842-9896 or 202-225-3501 to contact my office. |
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