Rep. Brett Guthrie focuses on Kentucky industries and online safety in recent tweets

Rep. Brett Guthrie focuses on Kentucky industries and online safety in recent tweets
Brett Guthrie U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 2nd district — Official U.S. House Headshot
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Representative Brett Guthrie, a congressman serving Kentucky’s 2nd district, shared recent activities and legislative updates through a series of tweets. Guthrie, who replaced Ron Lewis in 2009, has been an active voice in Congress and has recently engaged with various stakeholders in U.S. legislation. The tweets, which were posted in early April 2025, highlight his involvement in different domains ranging from the retail industry to legislative acts related to online safety.

On April 5, 2025, Guthrie expressed support for Kentucky’s retail industry, noting the significant role it plays in the state’s economy. In his tweet, he shared, “Our Kentucky retail industry supports over 700,000 jobs in the Commonwealth. It was great to meet with members of the Kentucky Retail Federation to discuss the work they do and learn about the ways Congress can support this vital industry.”

Two days later, on April 7, 2025, Guthrie reflected on his recent work representing Kentucky’s 2nd district. He invited followers to learn more by reading his update, stating, “I’ve had a busy couple of weeks working on behalf of #KY02! Read about some of the highlights in the latest edition of Brett’s Bulletin. https://t.co/mILA1ppOIA.”

On April 8, 2025, Guthrie addressed legislative efforts concerning online safety. As chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, he emphasized his commitment to protecting Americans online. He reported on the passage of new legislation, saying, “As Chairman of @HouseCommerce, I made a commitment to take action to protect Americans, particularly our children, online. Our committee just passed the TAKE IT DOWN Act, which protects victims of real and deepfake ‘revenge pornography’ by criminalizing the publication, or.”



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