Us Representative Brett Guthrie (ky-2)
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Recent News About Us Representative Brett Guthrie (ky-2)
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Lawmakers raise concerns over new Medicare Part D premium stabilization demonstration
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chair of the Health Subcommittee on the House Energy & Commerce Committee, along with Rep. Vern Buchanan (FL-16) and several Republican colleagues from the committee, addressed a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure. The letter expressed concerns regarding the recently announced Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration program, which aims to mitigate significant premium increases caused by perceived failures of the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Republicans push for permitting reform to achieve US energy independence
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) recently published an op-ed in The Washington Reporter, outlining the efforts of House Republicans to reform permitting processes aimed at reinstating energy independence and reducing energy costs for consumers nationwide.
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Guthrie and Paul host academy fair for aspiring military leaders
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) and Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) will host a Service Academy Information Fair for students and their families interested in the application process for U.S. Service Academies. The event will take place at the Knicely Conference Center at Western Kentucky University on Thursday, September 5, 2024, starting at 5 p.m. CT.
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Guthrie criticizes new CMS drug price negotiations under Biden-Harris administration
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the Health Subcommittee of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, released a statement following the Biden-Harris administration's release of the first round of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) negotiated drug prices.
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Guthrie introduces bill aimed at increasing access to life-saving therapies
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Energy & Commerce’s Health Subcommittee, introduced bill H.R. 9184, known as the Patient Access Act, aimed at providing greater access to life-saving therapies, including potentially curative cell-and-gene therapies.
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Guthrie addresses fentanyl crisis linked to border policies
In Case You Missed It - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) recently published an op-ed in The Washington Reporter discussing the impact of President Joe Biden’s border policies on communities in Kentucky and across the nation.
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Guthrie and Pence introduce bill targeting Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's compensatory powers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), a senior member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, and Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) have introduced bill H.R. 9077 aimed at removing the authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to compensate individuals for intervening in Commission proceedings.
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Guthrie's nuclear energy development bill signed into law
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), a senior member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, released a statement following the signing of his bill, the Nuclear for Brownfields Site Preparation Act, into law this morning.
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Guthrie supports bills aimed at bolstering national defense and border security
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued a statement following his vote in favor of three appropriations bills passed by the House of Representatives this week: the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act by Rep. Mark Amodei (NV-02), the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), and the Department of Defense Appropriations Act by Rep. Ken Calvert (CA-41).
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Congressman Guthrie praises Supreme Court ruling overturning Chevron Doctrine
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), a senior member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee and Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, released a statement following the Supreme Court's decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce, which overturned the Chevron Doctrine.
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Congressman Guthrie's nuclear energy development bill heads to President's desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), a senior member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, released a statement following the passage of his bill, the Nuclear for Brownfields Site Preparation Act, by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. The bill will now proceed to the President's desk for signing into law as part of the ADVANCE Act.
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Guthrie supports bill to improve servicemember quality of life
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) released a statement following his vote in favor of H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.
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Congressman Guthrie responds to CMS projections on healthcare expenditure
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the Health Subcommittee of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, released a statement regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) recent report projecting expenditures for 2023-2032.
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Guthrie supports FY 2025 appropriations act ensuring veterans' benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued a statement following his vote in favor of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
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Guthrie criticizes Biden's LNG export ban, cites national security concerns
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), a senior member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, recently published an op-ed in The Hill addressing President Joe Biden’s ban on liquified natural gas (LNG) exports and permitting. Guthrie argues that this policy is detrimental to America's national security.
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Guthrie, Collins introduce resolution against EPA's new coal regulations
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), a senior member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, and Congressman Mike Collins (GA-10) released statements after introducing a Congressional Review Act resolution regarding Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements of unproven technologies and unachievable mandates.
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House passes Guthrie's telecommunications priority act
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) announced the passage of his bill, the Novel, Advanced Spectrum and Communications Technology Networks Promotion Act, in the House of Representatives. The legislation was part of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Reauthorization Act.
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Guthrie Votes in Support of Americans’ Right to Have Gas Appliances
Congressman Brett Guthrie from Kentucky voted in favor of the Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act proposed by Rep. Debbie Lesko from Arizona. The bill aims to protect Americans' right to choose their appliances without government interference. Guthrie emphasized the importance of stopping what he called the Biden administration's overregulation of household appliances. The bill includes provisions to eliminate unnecessary rules, consider costs for low-income households, and establish minimum thresholds for energy savings before imposing new standards. It also prevents the...
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Guthrie Statement In Response to Biden’s Anti-Coal, Anti-Kentucky Agenda
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), a senior member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, expressed his concerns regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) newly released guidelines aimed at closing coal-fired power plants. Guthrie stated, "This morning the Biden administration continued their war on American-made energy. The Obama-Biden War on Coal blatantly ignores the importance coal and other fossil fuels play in helping to provide reliable and affordable sources of energy to American households."Guthrie further criticized the Biden...
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Guthrie Announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition Winners
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) revealed the triumphant artists of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition from Kentucky’s Second District at a reception held at the Elizabethtown Tourism and Convention Center on April 22. The event was attended by students, their families, and educators.Meade County High School student Lavender Vessels claimed the top spot with her piece, “Captive to Technology,” securing a coveted spot for her artwork in the U.S. Capitol among other winning entries from congressional districts and territories across the country....