Dear Friends,

2024 is in full swing, with House Republicans ready to hit the ground running to deliver for the American people with common-sense solutions. I look forward to seeing even more Kentuckians across the Second District this year as I work to bring your views and voices to Washington. I am proud of the work my team and I have done thus far in the 118^th Congress helping Kentuckians navigate the federal government, and working to lower the cost of prescription drugs for all Kentuckians. I will always fight for policies that will strengthen our economy, protect our communities by securing our border, and defend our American freedoms.

Congressman Guthrie meets with the Morgantown Chamber of Commerce, including Butler County Clerk Sherry Johnson, Judge Executive Tim Flener, and Morgantown Mayor Billy Phelps, to discuss what Congress has done to bring down costs and make life more affordable across the Commonwealth.

2023 Constituent Services In Review

My constituent services team and I are here for you if you need assistance with navigating a federal agency. We can assist with veterans’ benefits, Medicare and Social Security, passports, and other services related to the federal government. Last year alone, we helped more than 1,079 constituents with federal casework and were able to claw back more than $1.14 million of your money from federal agencies. If you need assistance, please email guthrieassistance@mail.house.gov or call my Bowling Green office at 270-842-9896.

2023 Legislative Achievements

This past year, I was pleased to sponsor or co-sponsor 117 bills, introduced in the House, that will help deliver real solutions to issues facing Kentuckians and Americans across the nation. 

I was proud to introduce 22 bills, with 3 pieces of legislation passing the House of Representatives in 2023. I am working hard on your behalf to pass legislation to provide solutions to issues you face in your everyday life.

Pandemic is Over Act

In January, my bill, H.R. 382, the Pandemic is Over Act, passed the House of Representatives. This bill would require the Biden administration to immediately terminate the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency immediately. Pressure from the bill caused President Biden to take this action. It was long overdue to rescind the perpetual state of emergency, while keeping in place the essential Title 42 that was helping Border Patrol agents control the border. I was proud to lead the effort to rescind President Biden’s remaining emergency powers from the COVID-19 pandemic and take an important step toward restoring accountability in Washington.  

Protecting American Energy Exports

In March, H.Con.Res. 17, which I introduced to help reinstate American energy dominance, was passed as part of HR 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, on the House floor. This resolution opposes reinstating a ban on crude oil and petroleum product exports. My resolution reaffirms the decision Congress made on a bipartisan basis in 2015 to allow U.S. crude oil exports, which contributed to America becoming a global energy superpower and created new jobs as well as economic opportunity across the nation. Protecting American energy independence is crucial to bringing down high gas prices, and ensuring Kentucky remains at the forefront of the energy sector while also protecting our national security interests.

Supporting Those Suffering from Substance-Use Disorder

In December, my bill, H.R. 4531, the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act, passed the House of Representatives. The United States has lost more than 200,000 Americans in 2021 and 2022 due to drug overdoses and fentanyl poisonings. This bill provides funding to communities across the Commonwealth and the nation that are grappling with the consequences of the overdose epidemic that was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. I am confident that this bill can help save lives by  preventing future overdoses and providing access to immediate and long-term care recovery services for those seeking help overcoming substance use disorder.

In August, I held a substance-use disorder roundtable in Elizabethtown with community leaders on the reauthorization of the SUPPORT Act. As Chair of the Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Health, I have heard and read too many tragic stories from families across the Commonwealth and the country who have lost loved ones due to drug overdose.

I was glad to hear from leaders in our community, including the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy, about how my SUPPORT Act will help individuals, families, and health care providers throughout Kentucky continue to address the overdose crisis, as well as how we can work together to prevent opioid overdose deaths across the Second District.

Law Enforcement Roundtable

In September, I held a roundtable with law enforcement officials from Western Kentucky to discuss the overdose crisis and the tools law enforcement need to keep illicit drugs off our streets.  

In Kentucky alone, illicit fentanyl poisonings have contributed to over 70% of all drug overdose deaths from 2020-2022.  That’s why it was important for me to gather law enforcement officials that are on the frontlines of this battle. As Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Health, I have worked to provide law enforcement with the tools they need to prevent overdose deaths from occurring entirely. I look forward to our continued partnership with state, local, and federal law enforcement to ensure we end this crisis once and for all.

With rising numbers of illegal immigrants crossing our Southern border each month and 51,000 pounds of illicit fentanyl entering our country since January 2021, I am committed to controlling the Southern border. Beyond working with local law enforcement, I was proud to work with House Republicans to pass H.R.2, the Secure the Border Act, out of the House which will provide Border Patrol with the resources they need to regain operational control of our Southern border.

2023 Meetings with Constituents

Congressman Guthrie tours WPT Nonwovens in Ohio County to discuss how Congress can help grow small businesses that are the heart of our economy.

Congressman Guthrie meets with the Lincoln Trail Area Development District to discuss how Congress can help address their top priorities in 2024, like increasing economic development across Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, LaRue, Meade, and Nelson Counties.

Congressman Guthrie visits with Elizabethtown Community and Technical College to discuss how Congress can work with community colleges to educate tomorrow’s leaders through traditional and apprenticeship programs.  

Check Out My Recent Interview

Click here to watch my recent interview with News Nation on the Lower Costs More Transparency Act.

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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.