Chairman Brett Guthrie announced widespread industry backing for new permitting reform bills set for a House vote this week. Industry leaders say changes will help streamline project approvals under environmental laws while supporting economic growth.
Congressman Brett Guthrie met with Kentucky workers at an Elizabethtown roundtable ahead of Tax Day. He discussed new deductions on tips and overtime included in recent Republican-backed tax legislation.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a public hearing examining how U.S. environmental laws affect critical material supply chains. Chairmen Brett Guthrie and Gary Palmer say they aim to discuss possible updates for key regulations impacting American manufacturing competitiveness.
Chairman Brett Guthrie addressed members of Congress about three new bills focused on updating U.S. permitting processes tied to energy production and environmental regulation. The proposed legislation targets reforms within existing frameworks like the Clean Air Act while seeking bipartisan support.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a public oversight hearing with leaders from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The session aims to discuss regulatory priorities for fiscal year 2027 amid ongoing focus on nuclear power’s role in U.S. energy security.
Chairmen Brett Guthrie and Richard Hudson have announced an April 21 hearing focused on modernizing satellite licensing regulations with H.R. 8255 under review. The session highlights ongoing efforts by one of Congress’s oldest committees overseeing technology-related legislation.
Congressman Brett Guthrie named winners of the annual Congressional Art Competition at Barren County High School on April 14. Student artworks will be displayed locally and at the U.S. Capitol over coming months.
Chairmen Brett Guthrie and Morgan Griffith have announced an April 21 hearing on next year’s Department of Health budget. The session will address healthcare affordability concerns with input from Secretary Kennedy. The House Energy & Commerce Committee plays a major role in shaping national policy.
In 2024, Morgantown Medicaid providers billed $382,812 for services under the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies, reflecting an 8% increase from the prior year.
Brownsville saw a 43.5% rise in Medicaid spending for Pathology and Laboratory Procedures in 2024, highlighting shifts in health care use and payment models.