Representative Brett Guthrie, Republican from Kentucky

Brett Guthrie

Representative · Kentucky · Republican

Brett Guthrie

House Floor

Recent comments in the House

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 3491, led by my colleagues Representatives DeGette and Hudson. This bill would authorize the INCLUDE Project at the National Institutes of Health, which advances research into Down syndrome to improve the health and quality of life of individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 8205 led by my colleagues, Representative Quigley and Representative Calvert. H.R. 8205 reauthorizes the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act, which has supported critical research and development for ALS therapies. The ACT for ALS program has worked to expand access to key therapies for both individuals with ALS and those with other rare neurodegenerative conditions. It is imperative that we pass this bill today to continue advancing research and therapeutic development in the fight against this disease.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 6238, led by my colleagues Representatives Underwood and Fitzpatrick, which authorizes the Implementing a Maternal health and PRegnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone Initiative within the National Institutes of Health. According to CDC estimates, more than 80 percent of the pregnancy- related deaths and roughly half of the severe maternal morbidity events could be prevented.
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Biography
Brett Guthrie, a former manufacturing executive and U.S. Army veteran, has represented Kentucky’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2009. Guthrie focuses on strengthening workforce development, expanding access to affordable healthcare, and supporting veterans. He has played a key role in authoring the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to combat the opioid crisis and serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee, where he influences health and consumer protection policy. Guthrie approaches his role with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset, working to address the practical needs of his constituents in Kentucky.
Education
  • M.P.M., Yale University, New Haven, CT
    1997
  • B.S. in U.s. Military Academy, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY
    1987
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2009-Present

    Representing Kentucky's 2nd district

  • Vice President, Trace Die Cast

    1991–2009

  • Member, Kentucky Senate

    1998–2009

Policy Focus
Health46%
Science, Technology, Communications11%
Energy9%
Public Lands and Natural Resources5%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Brett Guthrie's record in Congress.

  • Opioid Crisis Legislation

    Co-authored the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to combat opioid addiction and improve treatment access.

  • Career and Technical Education

    Sponsored the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act to modernize workforce training programs.

  • Medical Device Tax Repeal

    Led efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act’s medical device tax, supporting Kentucky’s health care industry.

  • COVID-19 Response Funding

    Secured federal funding for Kentucky hospitals and health centers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Energy and CommerceChair

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