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2022 Legislative Work

Rep. Guthrie speaking at an Energy and Commerce Committee hearing

The Biden Administration’s policies have worsened our nation’s most pressing issues. I am committed to putting forward solutions to address these challenges. I want Kentucky families to thrive with a strong economy and safe nation. Below are highlights of my legislative work in 2022:

Reducing Inflation and Strengthening America’s Workforce

Inflation is costing Kentucky households $7,141 a year, according to the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee Republicans. In 2022, I pushed for legislation that would help address inflation and workforce issues. I strongly support unleashing American energy to reduce energy costs, which would help lower costs for many other goods and services. I cosponsored legislation that would approve the Keystone XL pipeline and ensure the Administration moves forward with energy leasing and permitting on federal lands. I also introduced or co-led legislation that would strengthen the health care workforce in long-term care facilities, increase access to apprenticeship programs, and support new early educators through apprenticeship programs.

Combating the Overdose Crisis

I am committed to combating overdoses in our communities and fighting fentanyl, which was responsible for more than 70% of overdoses in Kentucky in 2021. A bill I pushed for in Congress was signed into law, securing more resources for Kentucky communities to support services to help people who want to overcome a substance use disorder and help them return to the workforce. I also pushed for permanently scheduling deadly fentanyl-related substances to ensure these poisons never become essentially street legal after the temporary scheduling extension expires.

Pay Raise for Troops and Ending COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate on Service Members

I am proud to represent Fort Knox in Congress and work to ensure our military, including this Army military installation, has the resources needed to complete its mission. In the National Defense Authorization Act I supported, the military is provided those resources for current and future threats. I am happy that the NDAA provides troops a 4.6% pay raise and ends President Biden’s harmful COVID-19 vaccine mandate policy on service members.

Strengthening Veterans Benefits

As a former Army officer and representative of veterans in the Second District, I work hard to ensure veterans are receiving the benefits they earned. I voted for a bill that ultimately became law last year to ensure veterans who were exposed to harmful toxic substances in uniform are able to access health care resources to treat conditions caused by these exposures. Learn more about these new benefits by clicking HERE. 

Supporting Kentuckians Health

Last year I served as the Republican Leader of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee. I pressed the Biden Administration on the baby formula crisis and introduced legislation to help prevent this crisis from happening again. I also served as co-leader of the Healthy Future Task Force. To learn more about the task force’s solutions to help Americans live healthier and longer lives, please click HERE.

In 2022, bills I introduced or co-led to promote domestic manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, get lifesaving treatments and medical devices sooner to patients, and screen newborns for hearing loss were signed into law. I also pushed for legislation to lower drug costs, protect telehealth access, and promote early access to cancer screening diagnostics for seniors to detect the disease earlier and save lives.

In addition to the legislative work mentioned above, I was proud to continue my long-standing support for pro-life legislation and continue my staunch defense of the Second Amendment.

Constituent Roundtables

In 2022, I focused on bringing members of the community together and participating in community discussions on how to stop the flow of illicit drugs into our communities, reduce overdose deaths, and provide access to treatment and recovery support services for those seeking to overcome their substance use disorder. Below are highlights of roundtable discussions:

Rep. Guthrie and U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell with officials from local and federal law enforcement agencies to examine solutions to reverse the overdose crisis in Kentucky due to opioids, fentanyl, and other illicit drugs

Rep. Guthrie in Glasgow joining discussions on combating the drug epidemic in local communities

Rep. Guthrie hosting a drug overdose and substance use disorder roundtable discussion with law enforcement, substance use disorder treatment professionals, local officials, and families who have lost loved ones to overdose

Rep. Guthrie discussing policies with community partners to help formerly incarcerated individuals with workforce reentry to reduce recidivism

Rep. Guthrie participating in an opioid roundtable discussion at the University of Kentucky to hear about research efforts to reduce overdose deaths and substance use disorder

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.