Passed Landmark SUPPORT Act to Help those with Substance Use Disorder Across the Commonwealth

On December 12, I was pleased the landmark legislation I introduced, 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 with overwhelming bipartisan support.

This key bill works to end the drug overdose epidemic by authorizing funding for treatment and recovery support services to communities across Kentucky and the nation that are grappling with the the tragic overdose crisis that is being made worse by our open Southern Border.

This bill is an important opportunity to build on the work that House Republicans did in 2018 by stopping the flow of illicit opioids, providing greater access to treatment services for vulnerable populations, and providing access to services that promote long-term recovery, like career training and peer to peer counseling. I am confident that this reauthorization bill will help stem the tide of this epidemic and save thousands of lives across the Commonwealth and the United States.

Working to Lower Health Care Costs for all Kentuckians

On December 11, H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, which I helped lead from the Health Subcommittee, passed the House of Representatives with over 300 votes. This crucial bill helps to fulfill a promise I made from my first day as Health Chairman, to make health care more affordable.

By empowering patients to know the true costs of care we can make the health care system work better for patients, especially our seniors. This will allow both patients and employers that provide health benefits to their employees to more efficiently shop around for care and make informed decisions for their health care needs.

This legislation will also help reveal the real costs you are paying at the pharmacy, by requiring pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to disclose negotiated discounts and other fees they charge employers. This information will help employers know about other effective and lower cost medications, such as generic drugs, that they could cover under employee health plans to help lower prescription drug spending. This can drive real change to lower the costs of prescription medications for hard-working Kentuckians.

Additionally, this legislation helps to expand access to generic drugs, which will help ensure patients can maintain access to cheaper, life-saving medications. I am now working with Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers to ensure that the Senate takes up this legislation so it becomes a law and everyday Kentuckians can see the benefits of this landmark legislation.

Check Out My Recent Interviews

Click here to watch my recent Interview with WDRB on the Lower Costs More Transparency Act.

Check out my recent interview on the Terry Meiners Show on recent antisemitic comments by university presidents.

Recent Meetings with Kentuckians

Rep. Guthrie speaks with Warren County residents at the beautify I-65 Project to talk about how Congress is working to grow the economy for everyday Americans.

Rep. Guthrie thanks four-star General Chance Saltzman, a Bowling Green native, for his dedication and service to our country.  

Rep. Guthrie meets with Jewish leaders from Kentucky to discuss the Israel-Hamas conflict and how Congress will continue to be a steadfast supporter of Israel.

Rep. Guthrie meets with University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto to discuss how Congress can continue to help UK stay at the forefront of scientific research and technological innovation.

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