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Guthrie Votes in Favor of House FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following the House passage of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act, FY2027 (NDAA). This legislation would authorize $1.15 trillion in discretionary defense spending, matching President Trump’s presidential budget request. At its core, this NDAA focuses on reinvigorating America’s defense industrial base to ensure our troops can continue to keep our country safe.

“As a graduate of West Point and former officer in the U.S. Army, I am proud to support this year’s NDAA, which ensures America’s heroes have the tools and support necessary to carry out their mission,” said Congressman Guthrie. “This legislation unleashes America’s private defense manufacturing capabilities and invests in much-needed quality of life improvements for our servicemembers. This bill is a win for our military and national security, plain and simple.”

Background:

H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act, FY2027:

Authorizes $1.15 trillion in total defense discretionary spending, including:
- $258 billion for procurement of new equipment
- $219 billion for research, development, test, & evaluation
- $247 billion for military personnel & health
- $338 billion for operation & maintenance
- $28 billion for military construction & military family housing
- $41 towards defense nuclear programs
Provides a 5% to 7% pay raise to all servicemembers.
Directs targeted resources to strengthen nuclear deterrence, expand missile defense, and counter threats from our adversaries such as China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
Makes statutory reforms to expand domestic defense manufacturing and reinvigorate our defense industrial base.
Authorizes almost $1 billion to counter drug trafficking and grants the National Guard the authority to procure equipment for counter-narcotics and drug interdiction operations.

A topline summary of H.R. 8800, provided by the House Armed Services Committee, can be found HERE.

Guthrie, Energy and Commerce Advance Legislation to Protect Ratepayers from Increased Energy Costs Related to Data Center Development

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce advanced the Ratepayer Protection Act to the full House of Representatives unanimously. Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, spoke in support of this legislation, which, if signed into law, would prevent ratepayers from footing the bill for upgrades to any energy generation, transmission, or distribution infrastructure for newly constructed data centers.

Excerpts from Chairman Guthrie’s remarks on the Ratepayer Protection Act from today’s Full Committee Markup as prepared for delivery.

“We have met with numerous stakeholders, including the data center industry and big tech, state regulators, utilities, and others. But it has become clear that across the entire industry there is one entity uniquely positioned to stand up for families and communities who are the ones paying electricity bills—and that is the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and our colleagues in Congress.”

Background:

The Ratepayer Protection Act would amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) to require each state regulatory authority to consider establishing a large-load standard, requiring large-load data center customers to cover the full, incremental cost of any generation, transmission, or distribution upgrade necessary to serve the energy load for the customer.

Full legislative text for H.R. 9430 can be found HERE.

Guthrie Votes in Favor of Legislation to Bolster U.S. National Security and Foreign Policy Mission

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following the House passage of H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027. If enacted, this legislation would allocate $47.32 billion in funding to strengthen America’s standing on the world stage and keep Americans safe.

“I’m proud to support this legislation, which puts America’s national security interests first, supports our allies, takes action to counter our adversaries, and stops the flow of deadly drugs like fentanyl from coming into our country,” said Congressman Guthrie. “This bill rightfully refocuses our nation’s foreign policy to bolster our standing on the world stage and reinforces President Trump’s foreign policy agenda.”

Background:

H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027:

– Provides $15.15 billion for the operations of the Department of State and several related agencies and commissions.

– Provides $22.45 billion for global health, economic assistance, and humanitarian programs administered by the Department of State and the Department of the Treasury.

– Allocates $1.66 billion for International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement, which is an increase from the FY26 enacted level to counter the fentanyl crisis.

– Redefines foreign assistance to promote self-sufficiency, bolster economic growth and stability, and protect United States’ national security.

– Enhances stability in the Middle East by providing $3.3 billion in funding for the Foreign Military Financing Program for Israel and supports additional assistance to regional partners such as Egypt and Jordan.

– Combats the Chinese Communist Party’s access to U.S. backed resources.

A summary of H.R. 8595, provided by the House Appropriations Committee can be found HERE.

Guthrie, Energy and Commerce Leaders Celebrate Passage of KIDS Act

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), and Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL-14) issued the following statements after the House passed H.R. 7757, the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act by a vote of 267 to 117.

“Congress has spent years searching for how to best protect children and teens online, and today’s overwhelming bipartisan vote indicates that we have found our solution. The KIDS Act creates strong protections with new rules for design features, default settings, and kids’ privacy,” said Chairman Guthrie and Ranking Member Pallone. “We want to thank our colleagues for their strong vote today to protect kids, empower parents, and hold internet platforms accountable.”

“Empowering parents to better protect their children—especially in the face of the near-constant barrage of digital threats—remains one of our most important responsibilities,” said Rep. Bilirakis. “Today, we advanced that mission by moving forward this package, including the Kids Online Safety Act, which establishes a comprehensive set of safeguards, such as addressing compulsive usage, and parental controls to protect kids. One troubling post should not turn into a constant stream of depression, suicide, or eating disorder content. I remain committed to ensuring children can safely navigate the digital world while holding technology companies accountable. Protecting our kids must always come before protecting corporate profits.”

“Today’s adoption of the bipartisan KIDS Act is a long-overdue and meaningful step toward protecting America’s children in the digital age,” said Rep. Castor. “For years, parents, young people, pediatricians, psychologists, teachers and advocates have made clear that Big Tech must act to reduce the harms experienced by too many kids online. This bill strengthens privacy protections for children and teens, bans targeted advertising to young people, gives families more control and preserves parents’ ability to seek justice in court. This is an important step, but it is not the end of our work. I will continue to press to create a safer digital environment for children and teens.”

A one pager on the KIDS Act, provided by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, can be found HERE.

A section by section summary of the KIDS Act, provided by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, can be found HERE.

Guthrie Votes in Favor of Bipartisan Housing Package to Preserve the American Dream

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) voted in favor of H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which passed the House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 352 to 32. This legislation, which passed the Senate on June 22, 2026, now heads to President Trump to be signed into law.

“For too long, the idea of home ownership has increasingly become out of reach for countless American families. Today, the House took meaningful action to help working families pursue the American Dream and enter the housing market,” said Congressman Guthrie. “By reducing unnecessary red tape, increasing access to home loans, and prioritizing individual homebuyers over large corporations, this housing package will help Americans achieve their dream of home ownership.”

Background:

H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act:

Removes unnecessary regulatory barriers to streamline housing development and affordability by allowing the use of ready-to-use, pre-approved home designs so builders can get permits faster and build homes more quickly,
Addresses concerns about large investors unfairly competing with individual homebuyers by limiting investor purchases to no more than 350 single-family homes,
Modernizes outdated banking regulations to expand local lending while maintaining financial responsibility by simplifying bank exams and updating thresholds so well-run banks can focus more on lending and less on paperwork, and
Expands community and rural banks’ access to stable deposits so they can lend locally and support small businesses, farmers, and households.

A one pager provided by the House Financial Services Committee can be found HERE.

A section-by-section summary of H.R. 6644 compiled by the House Financial Services Committee can be found HERE.

Guthrie, House Republicans Take Action to Prevent Fraud and Hold Bad Actors Accountable

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This month, Congressman Guthrie (KY-02) voted in favor of a series of bills to combat fraud, increase program integrity, and ensure that benefits are available for those who need them most.

“Over the past months, Americans have been outraged by the alarming fraud schemes that have come to light. From California to Minnesota to New York, the schemes that have been uncovered have victimized the very individuals these programs are intended to serve and cost American taxpayers billions of dollars,” said Congressman Guthrie. “These are commonsense reforms to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in our federal programs, and I am proud to have voted alongside my Republican colleagues in taking action to end fraud and hold bad actors accountable.”

Background:

This month, the House voted on various bills to help eliminate fraud in federal programs. This includes:

H.R. 7726, the Stop Child Care Scams Act, which is a comprehensive bill to address fraud in federal childcare programs by increasing fraud detection measures, improving audits, enhancing data sharing between states, and requiring states to take corrective action when improper payments or violations occur. This bill would also prohibit federal funds from going to states that fail to take action to counter fraud.
H.R. 7872, the No Aid for Ghost Students Act, would require the Department of Education to establish a fraud detection system that reviews and identifies suspicious student aid applications within the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) program and requires schools to verify flagged applications before any money is disbursed to bad actors.
H.R. 6916, the Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act, would prohibit those convicted of felonies, specifically related to fraud against the government, from participating in federal contracts or receiving grants and federal financial assistance.
H.R. 8312, the Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act, would require the federal government to preserve and distribute proven methods to combat fraud, developed during the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee, as well as establish a permanent Inspector General (IG) in the U.S. Treasury for Fraud, Accountability, and Recovery (IGFAR) that assists individual agency Inspectors General in detecting and mitigating fraud in federal awards over $50,000.
H.R. 8464, the Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act, would prohibit federal agencies from issuing payments without correction when significant risks are identified and gives the U.S. Treasury new authority to return payment requests to agencies if they appear to be at risk for fraud.
H. Res. 1335, which condemns bad actors who seek to defraud the government and expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that government-wide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment.

This week’s legislation builds upon Congressman Guthrie’s work as Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in combating fraud in federal health programs, like Medicaid and Medicare. You can learn more about this work here.

Guthrie Votes to Fund ICE, Border Patrol, and End Democrats’ Open-Border Distraction

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following his vote in favor of S. 2, the Secure America Act, a budget reconciliation package to provide funding to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through fiscal year 2029.

This action comes after months of obstruction from Democrats over their refusal to vote in favor of any bill that provided funding for border security and immigration funding, which resulted in the 76-day shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). S. 2 passed the House by a vote of 214 to 212. The bill, which initially passed the Senate on June 5, 2026, now heads to President Trump's desk for signature.

“Our nation cannot afford to return to the open borders and catch-and-release policies that caused the worst immigration crisis in our nation’s history. I was proud to vote in favor of legislation to provide funding for essential border security and immigration enforcement operations through September 2029,” said Congressman Guthrie. “For months, Republicans attempted to negotiate in good faith with our colleagues on the other side of the aisle, offering reforms to ICE enforcement and operations. Sadly, Democrats continued to shift the goalpost and refused to find common ground. This bill will guarantee that ICE and CBP remain funded and operational in order to keep Americans safe.”

Full text of S. 2, the Secure America Act, can be found HERE.

Chairmen Guthrie, Joyce, and Latta Request Investigation of Foreign Adversaries’ Efforts to Block American Data Center Buildout

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, sent a letter to the Co-Chairs of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel requesting information about the evidence that strongly suggests there are foreign influence campaigns working to slow American AI progress and block the development of the infrastructure we need to power it.

“Our nation is locked in a race with China to innovate and lead the world in the development of Artificial Intelligence technologies. The fact that Chinese Communist Party-backed entities and other foreign adversaries may be attempting to influence decisions related to American data center infrastructure puts into perspective how serious of a fight we are in. Americans deserve to know who is bankrolling the disinformation campaign that seeks to block critical infrastructure investments,” said Chairman Guthrie. “Data centers are the foundational computing structure that makes modern life possible. From financial and medical records that underpin the economy and personal health care to the photos and emails on our phones to the critical infrastructure that keeps the electricity flowing to homes and businesses, so much of what we take for granted in our daily digital lives relies on the data center infrastructure across the country. Our adversaries in Beijing fundamentally understand this, and that’s why our Committee is working to address this critical issue.”

Key excerpt from the letter:

“In July 2025, the White House released an action plan titled, ‘Winning the Race: America’s Action Plan,’ which states, ‘[w]hoever has the largest AI ecosystem will set global AI standards and reap broad economic and military benefits. Just like we won the space race, it is imperative that the United States and its allies win this race.’ As the Committee with legislative jurisdiction over matters related to energy, telecommunications, health care, and environment, advancements in AI and the buildout of infrastructure supporting this technology, such as data centers, is of keen interest. The U.S. is in a global race for technological superiority that has significantly raised the stakes for economic and national security if our nation falls behind. It is critical that this Administration takes any effort to undermine this objective—particularly from foreign adversaries—with a great deal of seriousness.”

CLICK HERE to read the full letter.

CLICK HERE to read more from the New York Post.

BACKGROUND:
New investigations from the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) and Power the Future (PTF) lay out how these foreign-linked influence campaigns are currently being waged.

BPI documents how foreign state media, the CCP-aligned Singham network, and foreign-billionaire funding are routed through U.S. nonprofits. PTF’s report shows how billionaire donors filter cash through a financial web into America’s nonprofit ecosystem to turn public opinion against data center buildout, using the same playbook environmental activists have run against needed energy projects for decades.

This new information comes as states and localities continue to examine potential pauses and moratoriums on data center construction, an effort that is backstopped by Senator Bernie Sander’s disastrous AI Data Center Moratorium Act.

Throughout this Congress, the Committee on Energy and Commerce has worked to ensure American leadership in AI, while supporting the power generation needed to win the race against China to AI dominance.

The stakes couldn’t be higher. China already deploys next-generation technologies to advance many of the regime’s most sinister goals focused on enhancing the power of its surveillance state utilizing advanced computing. The fact that China is now attempting to undermine American AI innovation is a stark warning, and these threats need to be taken seriously.

Guthrie Votes in Favor of House Appropriations Package, Investing in Rural Communities

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) voted in favor of H.R. 8646, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This legislation allocates over $26 billion to protect our nation’s food supply, support Kentucky farmers, and prioritize Americans’ health for Fiscal Year 2027.

“Today marks another historic step in Congressional efforts to support our nation’s agricultural producers and rural communities,” said Congressman Guthrie. “This legislation will make investments to support rural development initiatives, strengthen nutrition programs for Americans in need, and provide additional funding for research to improve the stability of our agriculture industry. This bill is a win for our Commonwealth’s rural communities and the more than 20,000 farms that call Kentucky’s Second District home.”

Background:

The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 allocates $26.27 billion in funding to support Kentucky agriculture, rural communities, and Americans most in need. H.R. 8646 accomplishes these goals by:
– Increasing funding for the Agricultural Research Service to $1.79 billion, which will help high-priority research of emerging pests and diseases.
– Adding the Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to review agricultural transactions, including purchases made by China.
– Allocating $1.15 billion for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to support animal health and specialty crop programs.
–Providing over $100 billion in mandatory funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to provide nutrition assistance for our most vulnerable.
– Providing $8 billion in funding for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and ensuring access to fresh, frozen, canned, and dried fruits and vegetables, making all affordable options available to eligible mothers and children.

A summary of this legislation, provided by the House Committee on Appropriations, before amendments, can be found here.

Guthrie, McConnell, Local Leaders Celebrate $30 Million in Funding for Edmonson County Water District

Thu, 28 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Brownsville, KY – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) and Senator Mitch McConnell (KY) were joined by local and state leaders in Brownsville, KY, to celebrate the recently secured nearly $30 million in federal and state funding to support much-needed upgrades for the Edmonson County Water District. The two leaders were joined by State Senator David Givens (SD-09), State Representative Michael Meredith (HD-19), Edmonson County Judge/Executive Scott Lindsey, and former Edmonson County Water District General Manager Kevin Shaw.

“It was an honor to play a part in securing $14 million in funding that will provide for modernization upgrades within the Edmonson County Water District, ensuring residents have access to safe and reliable water,” said Congressman Guthrie. “This project would not have been possible without the collaboration between federal, state, and local partners. It has been a years-long process to secure this state and federal funding, and I look forward to seeing it directly improve the lives of Kentuckians for years into the future.”

“I’m proud to have worked alongside Congressman Guthrie and local leaders to help secure more than $9 million in federal funding to modernize this critical water treatment facility in Edmonson County. Investments like this are essential to supporting growing communities and ensuring Kentuckians have access to reliable, modern infrastructure,” said Senator McConnell. “Throughout my time in the Senate, I’ve worked to make sure Kentucky punches above its weight when it comes to federal resources so that community projects like this one can help strengthen local economies and improve quality of life for families across the Commonwealth."

"This coordinated effort by local, state and federal leaders to address the drinking water challenges faced by Edmonson County met with great success today as we celebrated the vital funding to address intake and infrastructure needs. The future just got much brighter for Edmonson County,” said Senator Givens.

“It was a pleasure to welcome Congressman Guthrie and Senator McConnell to Brownsville. The $23 million they secured in Washington is a transformational investment in our community. It will ensure that the people of our community have clean drinking water and will prepare us for future growth. I am grateful to both Senator McConnell and Congressman Guthrie for their support of Edmonson County and our water district,” said Representative Meredith.

"We are humbled and honored to welcome Senator Mitch McConnell and Congressman Brett Guthrie to our community. Both they and their staff have been instrumental in helping make this outcome possible,” said Judge/Executive Lindsey. “All of their dedication and hard work to secure the funding needed will have a generational impact on our community, and for that, we are sincerely grateful. This is proof positive of what can happen for communities when a critical need arises, and everyone at every level of government works together to create solutions to the needs at hand. I could not ask for better advocates for Edmonson County and our people than the Senator, Congressman, and the teams that they have assembled to assist the local governments."

“It was just a great example of what everyone can accomplish working collaboratively towards a common goal. While the water level changing on Green River was of no fault of the Water District, the consequences were,” said former Edmonson County Water District Commissioner Kevin Shaw. “Now a change due to progress has been righted and we will all move forward and make the necessary adjustments and improvements to the Water Treatment Plant, and the community will be all the better for it.”

Pictures from this week’s event can be found HERE.

Additional information about the federal and state funding 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