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Brett Guthrie is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 2nd congressional district since 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he has focused on various issues including healthcare, education, and economic development. Guthrie has been involved in securing Medicaid for vulnerable populations, emphasizing support for mothers, children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. Throughout his tenure, he has worked on legislation aimed at improving the quality of life for his constituents in Kentucky.
I enjoyed working with my colleague from New Mexico in moving this bill forward. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 767, the SOAR Act, will head to the President's desk after passage today. It is critical in ensuring adequate treatment of victims of human…
I support S. 2322, the CURD Act, which would define the term ``natural cheese'' within the Federal statute and, with passage, head to the President's desk. Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to support the bill, and I yield back the balance…
I congratulate the chairman not on just this but his entire chairmanship, for getting big things done. Mr. Speaker, I want to speak on the underlying bill, the Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act. Currently, healthcare providers are…
This amendment will provide borrowers with critical information on aggregate loan limits, which is particularly important for transfer students, as my friend just explained. This disclosure will encourage borrowers to thoughtfully plan…
I claim the time in opposition to this amendment, but I do not intend to oppose it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Kentucky is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
This amendment will help students see an estimated monthly student loan payment broken down by all income-driven repayment plans for which the student is eligible. I support this amendment because students need to see the full range of…
This proposal will make sure students are warned about third-party debt relief companies that prey on borrowers. They frequently provide inaccurate or misleading information and often charge excessive fees for services that can be received…
I appreciate the opportunity to be here. We all support veterans. Under this bill, every veteran receives the same enhanced counseling provided to all borrowers. Looking at the study and before we determine the right elements of a new…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 406, nays 4, not voting 19, as follows: [Roll No. 385] YEAS--406…
I was very pleased to introduce this bill with my colleague as bipartisan with Debbie Dingell.
What is important in recovery is having meaning and purpose, and a good job and a purpose in life with a skill is extremely important in preventing relapse.
I wish there was one single bill we could pass and it would make the problem go away. It is just not that simple.
There is no greater need than these folks that are held captive by addiction.
Congressman Guthrie has convened joint committee hearings on the issue of helping people in addiction.
Congress needs to make sure that, as you are looking at the funding, as you--final passage of these bills, that you recognize this full continuum of care.
I have heard countless stories of the awful effects the opioid epidemic has had on families, communities, and the overall workforce.
I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I rise in support of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. Kentucky has been one of the hardest hit by our Nation's opioid crisis, and I have heard from many Kentuckians across the Second…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 195, nays 152, answered ``present'' 1, not voting 79, as…
To close. Mr. Speaker, I didn't see my friend from Rhode Island on the floor when I was speaking earlier on Ms. DeGette and her work in this. He has been working really hard. I appreciate my friend from Rhode Island leading on this issue…
I urge my colleagues to vote for this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Gianforte). The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Guthrie) that the House suspend the…
I thank the chairman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, the Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers Act, a bipartisan bill that will establish treatment centers that offer a full range of treatment for people…
I just want to close by saying that it is owned by the American people, the military, which is why we are here today at the national level. It is owned by the American people. There are things that we can work through so that we can move…
I thank my friend from Tennessee for yielding back. As he said, Tennessee has seen the benefits from tax reform. Kentucky is seeing the benefits of tax reform and the opportunity for people to move into prosperity as they expand…
This evening, we will hear from myself and a colleague from Tennessee, and he is joining me today to talk about how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has benefited our States. In my congressional district, Kentucky's Second, I have heard from…
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