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Deadline to Apply for a Nomination to a U.S. Service Academy One Month from Today

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

BOWLING GREEN, KY – The deadline for high school students interested in applying for a Congressional nomination to one of our nation’s U.S. service academies through the Office of Congressman Brett Guthrie is one month from today – November 12, 2026.

All application materials must be turned in or postmarked by November 12, 2026. Applications must be submitted to Congressman Guthrie’s District Office, located at 996 Wilkinson Trace, Suite B2, Bowling Green, KY 42103.

Choosing to attend a service academy comes with an obligation and commitment to serve our great country in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. In addition to the unmatched opportunity to achieve the highest goals and standards in service, students receive a competitive, high-quality education. The Army, Navy, Air Force, and Merchant Marine academies are all excellent institutions for higher education and training.

Additional information about the application process through Congressman Guthrie’s office can be found HERE.

Students interested in applying for a Congressional nomination, you must fill out this form. After you complete the Academy Application, you must turn in the following items:

Completed application form
Personal and brief letter from you to Congressman Guthrie stating why you want to attend an academy
Minimum of 3 evaluation forms required from the following sources:
1. High School Counselor or Principal
2. High School Teacher
3. Supervisor of an extra-curricular activity in or outside school

Note: the evaluation form can be found on the Academy Application. Please use this form rather than submitting a letter of recommendation.

Current photograph
List of extra-curricular activities inside or outside school (please specify any honors, awards, and leadership positions)
Official transcript of grades through junior year
Official rank in class to include total number in class

Please have your guidance counselor contact Congressman Guthrie’s office at 270-842-9896 if your school does not use a class ranking system.

SAT and/or ACT scores
Completed academy application process acknowledgement form.

Guthrie Leads Members of Congress in Submitting Amicus Brief in Support of Kentucky Lawsuit Against the EPA

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, led in filing an amicus brief on behalf of 12 Members of Congress in support of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and other states’ request that the Supreme Court of the United States hear an appeal in a significant Clean Air Act case, Commonwealth of Kentucky, et al. v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, et al.

Petitioning states argue that the Biden-Harris Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revised the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in 2024 without conducting the “thorough review” required by the Clean Air Act. These revised standards, imposed by the Biden-Harris EPA, will restrict the construction of new American manufacturing plants and energy projects, as well as improvements at existing sites, in many parts of the country.

“For four years, the Biden-Harris Administration imposed countless burdensome environmental regulations that handcuffed American industries and made everyday life more expensive,” said Congressman Guthrie. “I am proud to lead my colleagues in filing this amicus brief in support of the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s lawsuit to vacate the Biden-Harris Administration’s PM2.5 NAAQS finalized rule, arguing that the revised NAAQS was adopted on an incomplete scientific record and without the required thorough review. If implemented, this rule would devastate American manufacturing and energy and stifle American innovation. I am hopeful the Supreme Court will grant the petitioning states a Writ of Certiorari and that the petitioning states will ultimately prevail in court.”

The full text of the amicus brief can be viewed HERE.

The amicus brief is supported by Reps. Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Rick Allen (GA-12), Troy Balderson (OH-12), Andy Barr (KY-06), Julie Fedorchak (ND-AL), Craig Goldman (TX-12), Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), Erin Houchin (IN-09), Nick Langworthy (NY-22), August Pfluger (TX-11), Hal Rogers (KY-05), and Randy Weber (TX-14).

Background:

In 2020, the Trump Administration EPA finalized a rule for the PM2.5 NAAQS under the Clean Air Act, which was conducted as part of the standard 5-year review required under the Act and kept the standard at 12 micrograms/cubic meter.
In 2024, the Biden-Harris EPA revised the Trump Administration’s EPA ruling, lowering the PM2.5 standard to 9 micrograms/cubic meter.
Throughout the 119th Congress, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce has held multiple hearings and taken action on legislation to ensure the Clean Air Act continues protecting human health and the environment and without stopping economic development and growth. During this work, the Committee has found that the Biden Administration’s new NAAQS standards are very close to background levels and will make it very difficult to build and permit new facilities.
While the Clean Air Act allows the EPA to reconsider a NAAQS outside of the normal 5-year review cycle, the Biden-Harris Administration EPA did not follow the required process of conducting a “thorough review” of the science before establishing a new NAAQS under the Clean Air Act.
Kentucky, and other petitioning states, sued the EPA, along with several industry groups, in 2024. The Trump Administration EPA tried to have the Biden-Harris NAAQS vacated, but in a June 2026 decision, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals denied EPA’s motion to vacate the 2024 NAAQS and upheld the Biden-Harris Administration’s burdensome mandates.
Petitioning states are requesting that the Supreme Court rule on the following questions:
- Whether the Clean Air Act gives EPA the authority to revise NAAQS without conducting a thorough review merely because the revision occurs before the normal, five-year review.
- Whether the Clean Air Act bars EPA from considering the costs and feasibility of revising NAAQS when deciding whether to exercise its discretion to undertake a revision before the normal, five-year review.

Guthrie Celebrates Federal Grant Funding to Support Rural Health Providers

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

MUHLENBERG & GRAYSON COUNTIES, KY – Congressman Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement celebrating the Health Resources & Services Administration’s (HRSA) announcement that Muhlenberg Community Hospital and Owensboro Twin Lakes Medical Center were each awarded $187,569 in federal grant funding as a part of the Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program (RHPA).

“Throughout my time in Congress, I have worked to provide meaningful solutions to provide high-quality health care that is accessible to all Americans, especially those in our rural communities,” said Congressman Guthrie. “I am glad to see two Kentucky hospitals be awarded federal grants to support our rural health workforce, and I look forward to seeing these funds improve access to care and health outcomes for Kentucky families.”

“Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital and Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center appreciate the recent funding through HRSA’s Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program. The funding comes in a challenging time for rural hospitals and will be used to help retain access and physicians in these important communities. We are grateful for the awards and the efforts by Congressman Guthrie to help maintain essential hospital services in our rural communities,” said Owensboro Health President and CEO, Mark Marsh.

Background:

The RHPA provides direct financial assistance to qualifying rural hospitals to maintain their workforce and essential hospital services.

Funding for the RHPA was secured as a part of H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, which passed the House of Representatives on February 3, 2026, with the support of Congressman Guthrie.

Guthrie-Led E&C Releases Staff Report Exposing How Fraudsters are Ripping Off Medicare and Medicaid and How More Must be Done to Protect These Programs

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, chaired by Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), through the work of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, chaired by Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), released a Majority Staff Report detailing how fraud has continued to undermine the integrity of critical taxpayer-funded health care programs. The report also details the disparities in the oversight and enforcement of fraud within state Medicaid programs. The report outlines 13 investigative findings and 37 recommendations to strengthen program integrity and keep fraudsters out of Medicare and Medicaid.

“Every dollar stolen from Medicare and Medicaid is a dollar taken from the seniors, children, pregnant women, and Americans with disabilities these programs were created to serve,” said Chairman Guthrie. “That’s why Chairman Joyce and our Committee have made rooting out fraud a top priority. Our findings expose the worst actors, but the accompanying recommendations also lay out commonsense steps to help CMS and the states stop fraud before it happens. We will keep fighting to hold criminals accountable, protect patients, and safeguard taxpayer dollars.”

“The Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee is focused on rooting out fraud that threatens the future of Medicare and Medicaid. These crimes hurt patients and steal from the American taxpayer,” said Chairman Joyce. “We will continue to expose those who exploit the system, hold fraudsters accountable, and advance commonsense recommendations that states can implement. This cannot be solved alone. Protecting the integrity of these programs must be a shared goal, because millions of Americans are counting on us to get it right.”

Read the full report here.

BACKGROUND:

During the investigation, the Committee sent 12 letters, held three Oversight and Investigations hearings, and reviewed more than 100,000 pages of documents.

Key findings include:

Medicare and Medicaid fraud is occurring nationwide.
Some states do not consider fraud trends when setting required Medicaid provider risk levels, and they do not regularly update the risk levels that they set. This alleviates states from conducting more rigorous oversight that they would be required to conduct if the provider was assigned a higher risk level. These actions weaken a key safeguard that can help keep fraudsters out of these programs.
States are not using audit and investigative authorities to their fullest potential to prevent Medicaid fraud from occurring. States vary in auditing capacity and are generally not focusing on high-risk providers in their state.
Medicare and Medicaid have traditionally relied on the “pay and chase” model instead of stopping fraud before it happens. New efforts by CMS under the Trump Administration are investing in “detect and prevent” strategies to shut down fraudsters before they are paid.

Fraud puts vulnerable patients at risk. A 2019 Johns Hopkins study found that providers kicked out of Medicare for fraud and abuse were more likely to have been treating low-income seniors or people with disabilities. These patients may be unable to report inadequate care, which in some cases led to hospitalizations and deaths.

The Trump Administration is already working to address these issues. Since January 2025, it has uncovered $96.4 billion of fraud in HHS programs, stopped $46.2 billion from wrongly going out the door, and recovered $33.1 billion.

Guthrie-Cosponsored Bill to Protect American Seniors from Fraud Passes House

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2978, the Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception (GUARD) Act, by a vote of 414 to 7, to provide state and local law enforcement agencies access to additional funding to protect seniors from fraud schemes. Introduced by Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-02), this bill was cosponsored by Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02).

“I am glad to see this commonsense legislation advance out of the House of Representatives to protect seniors from fraud with wide bipartisan support,” said Congressman Guthrie. “As technology continues to rapidly advance, so too does scammers’ ability to target and defraud Americans – especially our senior population. I am proud to be a cosponsor of this legislation and am confident it will help our local law enforcement hire additional officers to protect Kentuckians for years to come.”

Background:

The GUARD Act allows state and local law enforcement to use funding from certain existing federal law enforcement grant programs to facilitate the retention and training of personnel, and other enforcement activities associated with the countering of general financial fraud, elder fraud, and confidence schemes such as relationship scams, phishing, and fraudulent investment offers.
- This legislation would mandate that local and state agencies utilizing these funds report how they are implementing them and require the issuing federal agency to report annually on how the grants are being utilized.
The Federal Trade Commission reported that Americans lost nearly $16 billion in fraud schemes in 2025, with the actual amount being estimated at over $190 billion, as many of these schemes go unreported by victims.
This legislation is supported by various national groups, including the AARP, the National Police Association, and the National Sheriffs' Association.

Guthrie Votes in Favor of Legislation Authorizing Improvements in Kentucky Water Infrastructure Projects

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement after the House passage of H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 this week. H.R. 9497 would reauthorize and update the Water Resources Development Act to support water infrastructure projects nationwide, including navigation, flood and storm risk management, and environmental restoration.

“Being located along the Ohio River and its tributaries, Kentucky’s Second District is no stranger to the importance of safe and reliable water infrastructure. Today, the House took an important step in securing the next generation of water infrastructure improvements in passing the Water Resources Development Act of 2026,” said Congressman Guthrie. “I am especially proud to report that this legislation includes authorization for two projects within our district, including a modification to a feasibility study for flood mitigation in Bullitt and Jefferson Counties as well as to expedite the completion of riverbank erosion mitigation in the City of Brandenburg. I am glad to see the House take bipartisan action to invest in our water infrastructure, which is essential to the well-being and economic vitality of communities across Kentucky.”

Background:

WRDA is typically passed every two years, providing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with congressional authorization to conduct studies and carry out support to water infrastructure projects nationwide, including navigation, flood and storm risk management, and environmental restoration. This legislation would authorize 133 new feasibility studies or modifications to existing feasibility studies and 14 projects ready for construction.
H.R. 9497 includes the authorization for two projects within Kentucky’s Second District as requested by Congressman Guthrie.
- Flood mitigation in Bullitt and Jefferson Counties: This project study would expand the ability of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District to collaborate with the Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District to better provide adequate protection against increasingly severe storms and floods.
- Expedited completion of a project related to riverbank stabilization in the City of Brandenburg: This project would provide authorization for the expedited completion of mitigating significant bank erosion along the Ohio River in the City of Brandenburg, which is currently threatening critical infrastructure in the city.

Full text of H.R. 9497 can be found HERE.

Ratepayer Protection Act Passes House with Strong Bipartisan Support

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, and Congressman Gabe Evans (CO-08), applauded House passage of H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, by a vote of 417 to 3. The legislation would require state public utility commissions to consider a strategy to make data centers pay their own way, instead of passing costs onto American consumers.

"When done responsibly, data center development leads to longer term investments and broader infrastructure improvements in the communities where they’re built. The Ratepayer Protection Act helps to safeguard these benefits by ensuring that the companies who are building data centers—and not American families and small businesses—are paying for the electricity they use,” said Chairman Guthrie. “U.S. leadership in the race to AI dominance is critical to our economic prosperity and national security, so we need to keep building the needed infrastructure with appropriate accountability measures. I'm grateful to Congressman Evans for his tireless work—on a bipartisan basis—to protect ratepayers while ensuring that America continues to lead the world in innovation."

"I am proud to vote for the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act, led by Representative Gabe Evans, which will protect ratepayers from increased electricity costs caused by data centers. Across the country, communities are seeing proposals for new data centers that will bring jobs, investment and new technological capabilities, but also raise important questions about how these facilities will affect local electric grids and the nearby communities,” said Chairman Latta. “One question should have a clear answer: American families should not have to pay higher electricity bills so large technology companies can build and operate data centers. I urge the Senate to swiftly consider this legislation and send it to the President’s desk."

"Hardworking families should not have to subsidize the energy demands of data centers. America needs the infrastructure to lead the world in AI and outcompete Communist China, but we cannot have that growth at the expense of hardworking families, farmers, seniors, and small businesses,” said Congressman Evans. “My bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act ensures large data centers pay for the infrastructure they require while giving states the flexibility to determine what works best for their communities. I’m incredibly proud to lead the charge on this pivotal issue, ensure our ratepayers are protected, and keep American innovation moving forward."

BACKGROUND:

H.R. 9340 would protect consumers from rate increases resulting from data center construction by having state utility commissions consider large-load standards for data centers drawing more than 100 MW of power, which would ensure they pay for the full incremental costs to serve their loads.

By drawing on existing Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act authorities (Sec. 111(d)), this light touch approach provides a federal recommendation while preserving state power to regulate electricity markets, drawing on what 24 states are already doing to protect residential homes and small businesses.

By establishing large-load standards, states can ensure that American families are not left footing the bill for AI data center growth, while still encouraging industry growth.

More information about the Ratepayer Protection Act can be found HERE.

Guthrie Committee-Led Bills Pass House to Combat Manufacturing of Illicit Drugs and Protect Americans from Dangerous Substances

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement following the House passage of three Committee-led bills to combat the manufacturing of illicit drugs and to protect Americans from dangerous substances, like fentanyl.

“I am glad to see the House take action to pass three House Energy and Commerce bills to build upon our work of combating illicit drugs that have devastated communities across our nation, especially here in Kentucky,” said Congressman Guthrie. “These bipartisan bills will provide law enforcement additional tools to combat the production of fentanyl and other illicit drugs, protect Americans from dangerous substances, increase access to fentanyl testing, and most importantly save lives.”

Background:

H.R. 1266, Combating Illicit Xylazine Act – This legislation passed the House of Representatives unanimously. If enacted, this bill would place xylazine in Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act and amend the definition of “ultimate user” to allow xylazine to continue to be lawfully administered for legitimate veterinary purposes. This bill requires a report to Congress on the prevalence and proliferation of xylazine trafficking and misuse in the United States.

H.R. 8005, Stop Pills That Kill Act – This legislation passed the House of Representatives unanimously. If enacted, this bill would seek to prevent the misuse of pill press machines and their critical parts for the illicit manufacture of a controlled substance by strengthening the DEA’s ability to conduct regulatory oversight of pill press machines and their critical parts.

H.R. 2004, Tyler’s Law – This legislation passed the House of Representatives unanimously. If enacted, this bill would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to complete a study and issue guidance on whether hospital emergency departments should implement fentanyl testing as a routine procedure for patients experiencing an overdose.

Chairman Guthrie Delivers Floor Remarks on Legislation to Protect Ratepayers

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered remarks on the House floor regarding H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act. This legislation would codify President Trump’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge and prevent American families from being forced to cover the costs of energy infrastructure upgrades to support data center development.

Chairman Guthrie’s remarks on H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, as prepared for delivery.

“I rise in support of H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, sponsored by my colleague and friend from Colorado, Congressman Evans.

“This bill encourages states to protect our neighbors and small businesses from footing the bill for infrastructure investments needed for the AI race, while protecting existing state authorities.

"The evidence is clear – when states have the proper processes in place to protect households, interconnecting large load data centers have positive benefits for the communities in which they reside.

“Data center growth can be a catalyst for investment in an aging grid, strengthen the tax base to fund essential public services, and anchor tenants for utilities that lower rates for everyone else.

"Electricity demand is growing at a pace not seen since World War II, and communities are rightly concerned about what this might mean for their daily lives.

“As this industry continues to develop—and I want to be absolutely clear that we need it to develop here at home and not in China—H.R. 9340 takes action on behalf of our constituents so that we can keep costs low while ensuring the U.S. leads in the next generation economy.

"If we cede the race to AI dominance to China, then China will set the standards for future technology. This bill strikes the right balance of providing a modest but important level of accountability as we continue to support this vital industry.

“I want to thank my friend from Colorado again for his tireless, bipartisan leadership on this issue. He is bringing together both sides of the aisle on a critical issue.

“I urge my colleagues to support the legislation and reserve the balance of my time.”

More information about the Ratepayer Protection Act can be found HERE.

Guthrie Votes To Avoid Government Shutdown

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following the House passage of H.R. 6500, a temporary government funding bill that would fund the government through December 11, 2026. This legislation is designed to provide Congress additional time to complete the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations process in regular order and avoid a government shutdown at the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2026.

“Throughout the 119th Congress, House Republicans have worked to responsibly fund and keep the federal government open,” said Congressman Guthrie. “Today, I voted in favor of a Continuing Resolution to give Congress additional time to finalize the appropriations process without running the risk of another detrimental government shutdown.”

Background:

H.R. 6500 is a continuing resolution that would extend government funding through December 11, 2026. This legislation previously passed the Senate and now heads to President Trump’s desk for signature.

Importantly, this bill would:

Allow the Department of Agriculture to continue food assistance programs such as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), for the duration of the CR.
Extend other crucial programs in their current form, including key provisions of the National Flood Insurance Act, wildfire suppression efforts, disaster relief, small business support, and livestock reporting for the duration of the CR.

Full text of H.R. 6500 can be found HERE.

Bullitt County

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 19:00:00 GMT

Bullitt County

Friday, June 1, 2018

3:00 - 4:00 p.m. EDT

Shepherdsville City Hall, 634 Conestoga Pkwy, Shepherdsville, KY 40165

Spencer County

Thu, 31 May 2018 15:00:00 GMT

Spencer County

Thursday, May 31, 2018

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EDT

Spencer County Extension Office, 100 Oak Tree Way, Taylorsville, KY 40071

Washington County

Wed, 30 May 2018 15:00:00 GMT

Washington County

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EDT

Washington County Extension Office, 245 Corporate Drive, Springfield, KY 40069

Mercer County

Wed, 30 May 2018 13:00:00 GMT

Mercer County

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. EDT

Mercer County Extension Office, Room B, 1007 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330

Garrard County

Tue, 29 May 2018 18:00:00 GMT

Garrard County

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EDT

First Southern National Bank, 27 Public Square, Lancaster, KY 40444

Hart County

Fri, 25 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Hart County

Friday, May 25, 2018

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CDT

Hart County Extension Office, 505 A.A. Whitman Lane, Munfordville, KY 42765

LaRue County

Fri, 25 May 2018 14:00:00 GMT

LaRue County

Friday, May 25, 2018

10:00 - 11:00 a.m. EDT

LaRue County Extension Office, 807 Old Elizabethtown Rd., Hodgenville, KY 42748

Breckinridge County

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 14:00:00 GMT

Breckinridge County

Monday, April 30, 2018

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CDT

Breckinridge County Public Library, 308 Old Highway 60, Hardinsburg, KY 40143

Meade County

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 18:00:00 GMT

Meade County

Monday, April 30, 2018

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EDT

Meade County Public Library, 996 Old Ekron Rd., Brandenburg, KY 40108

Grayson County

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Grayson County

Monday, April 23, 2018

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CDT

Centre on Main, 425 S. Main St., Leitchfield, KY 42754