Dear Friends,

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death for people in the United States between the age of 10 and 64. Tragically, nearly 46,000 people in the United States died by suicide in 2020, which is one death every 11 minutes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Specifically among our veteran population, we sadly lose around 17 veterans a day to suicide.

Rep. Guthrie hosting a veteran suicide prevention training in Hardin County in 2021

Recognizing how important it is for people to access help quickly when they are in crisis, I voted to transition the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Veterans Crisis Line from a 10-digit number to an easier to remember 3-digit number, similar to 911. On July 16th, the national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline officially changed to a 3-digit number. The help is free, confidential, and available 24/7 if you or someone you know need assistance.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 988

Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 and press 1

I have and will continue to work to bolster mental health resources for veterans to whom we are indebted for their service to protect us and other Americans who need assistance.

Rep. Guthrie meeting at Fort Knox Garrison Headquarters this year
Photo credit: Renee Rhodes with Fort Knox Visual Information

I recently voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2023 because I believe it supports Fort Knox’s mission and service members and their families. On top of supporting mission readiness, the NDAA will help service members and their families with the rising cost of living due to inflation. This includes a pay raise, increased housing allowances, and funding to reduce the costs of food and other goods at military commissaries. The next step for the NDAA is for it to be passed by the Senate.

Baby Formula

I voted recently to help lower the cost of baby formula for families by removing tariffs on imported baby formula. This is my latest effort to help alleviate the baby formula crisis for families. I believe the federal government’s clumsy response exacerbated the crisis, and I’m conducting oversight to figure out what happened under the Biden Administration and to improve the response in the future. I also introduced the More Options for Infants and Parents Act to get more products on the shelves by making the FDA immediately review pending baby formula applications. This bill would also educate families on substitutes, including for babies with amino-acid or metabolic conditions, by requiring the FDA to publish a list of substitutes on their website for formulas in shortage or at risk of being in shortage.

Preserving the Lincoln Memorial

I’m proud to represent the birthplace of President Abraham Lincoln and thoroughly enjoy visiting the national park in Kentucky’s Second District that shares the history of the 16th president’s humble beginnings and features the first memorial to President Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln is also honored with the Lincoln Memorial in D.C., and this year is the Lincoln Memorial’s 100th anniversary. This week, I co-sponsored a bill that would direct the U.S. mint to issue a commemorative coin on the Lincoln Memorial’s 100th anniversary. The proceeds from this coin would go towards long-term maintenance to preserve the memorial on the National Mall of the Kentucky-born president for Kentuckians and other Americans to enjoy for years to come.

Photo of the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall

Recent Meetings with Kentuckians

Rep. Guthrie participating in a discussion on preparing for the expected, new growth from BlueOvalSK Battery Park with LaRue County’s community leaders

Rep. Guthrie discussing his plans to reverse President Biden’s policies that have contributed to rising inflation, including higher production costs for farmers, at the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts’ annual meeting in Warren County

Rep. Guthrie sharing his appreciation and describing his work in Congress to support Kentucky farmers at the Farm to Table dinner at the Hardin County Fairgrounds

Rep. Guthrie meeting with the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents and thanking educators for their tireless efforts to educate students, especially during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic

Rep. Guthrie going over issues, including the upcoming Farm Bill, that impact Kentucky soybean farmers with the Kentucky Soybean Board and Association

Rep. Guthrie meeting with members of the Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children on resources needed to support special education

Rep. Guthrie meeting with Kentucky members of Christians United for Israel to discuss policies that support Israel

How Can I Help?

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