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Jul 8, 2025
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ICYMI: Wall Street Journal Op-Ed: No One is ‘Gutting’ the Safety Net

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board wrote the following op-ed this week in defense of the commonsense provisions included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.   Key Takeaways:   Medicaid spending has risen by roughly 60 percent since 2019, and the bill’s intent is to slow Medicaid spending amidst continued growth in the program.  In a letter penned last month about the House bill, CBO said 4.8 million individuals covered by Medicaid won’t comply with the bill’s part-time work requirement. That should be a warning about the country’s social condition.  The work requirement provisions don’t apply to anyone who is disabled, pregnant or caring for a child younger than age 14. You will still receive Medicaid coverage by volunteering 20 hours a week or enrolled in school.  Don’t buy the Democratic talking point that the working poor will be lost in red tape as they try to prove they’re on the job; these provisions are intended to protect our most vulnerable Americans.   Since the Biden Administration waved millions onto health entitlements, the GOP bill includes sensible measures such as asking states to check their Medicaid expansion rolls every six months and more scrutiny on Obamacare subsidies.   America is a generous society that cares for the vulnerable. But it should also be a land of opportunity, not a European welfare state.  In Case You Missed It…   “Democrats and their media collaborators always distort GOP policy, but the coverage about the big budget bill has kicked free of the earth. Allow us to temper the histrionics about gutting the social safety net with a few facts about Medicaid, food stamps and Republican priorities.   “By now you’ve seen the headline in every outlet: The Republican law will soon toss millions from Medicaid and cut the program to the bone. But annual spending on the health entitlement will grow over the next decade even with the bill’s roughly $1 trillion in estimated savings. Medicaid spending has risen by roughly 60% since 2019, and the bill’s intent is to try to bend Medicaid’s trajectory closer to the bad old days of 2020.   “Democrats and some Republicans have offered cynical distortions that pregnant women in poverty and disabled children will suffer. But Republicans are trying to address the program’s enormous ObamaCare expansion to prime-age adults above the poverty line, and note the details of those who will allegedly lose coverage.   “CBO, in an letter last month about the House bill, said 4.8 million won’t comply with the bill’s part-time work requirement. That should be a warning about the country’s social condition. The work requirement doesn’t apply to anyone who is disabled, pregnant or caring for a child younger than age 14. Volunteering 20 hours a week or enrolled in school? You can get Medicaid.   “Don’t buy the Democratic talking point that the working poor will be lost in red tape as they try to prove they’re on the job. States have handled work requirements in food stamps and cash assistance for decades.   “As the Foundation for Government Accountability notes, when Arkansas experimented with such requirements in Medicaid, enrollees only had to report work once, and it was easy to do so. The state cross-referenced wage and employment data and folks could also self-attest online or call a hot line. The Democratic position is that Medicaid should be a free universal benefit for men who refuse to work.   “The other main provision is tamping down state scams to hoover up more federal dollars. The main losers here are large hospital systems that have been doing well on the largesse.   “The GOP bill also includes sensible measures such as asking states to check their Medicaid expansion rolls every six months and more scrutiny on ObamaCare subsidies. That is necessary because the Biden Administration waved millions onto health entitlements. The Paragon Institute estimates that 6.4 million people are enrolled in fully subsidized ObamaCare plans but don’t meet the eligibility criteria. Apparently this is what Democrats support.   “The bill’s changes to food stamps are also modest and rooted in the tenet that work is central to upward mobility. As a refresher, the program currently requires able-bodied adults without dependents to work about 20 hours a week—or lose benefits after three months. That 90-day dispensation allows those who suffer a setback time to get back on their feet.   “But here is the not at all radical reform proposition: More of those who rely on benefits for longer need to be working. The GOP bill would expand the current work requirement to cover more able-bodied adults, including some parents with older children in school and those in their 50s and early 60s. The law also tries to tighten up waivers that states have abused to eliminate the work rules. The other major change is asking states with high improper payment rates to have skin in the game and pick up a share of benefit costs, which are currently billed 100% to the federal taxpayer.   “These are common-sense ideas that have public support, though most voters aren’t hearing a defense from Republicans. Here is the abiding lesson for the GOP: Ducking the hardest reforms, public groveling, the bill’s eleventh-hour $50 billion blowout for rural hospitals—none of it will stop dishonest Democratic attacks. There is no substitute for defending your own ideas.   “Democrats think they can ride the Medicaid scare into a midterm victory, but there’s still time for the GOP to lay out the facts. Roughly a quarter of Americans are on Medicaid, which is worse than private insurance. Food aid tops $100 billion a year and no longer shrinks as it once did when the economy is growing.   “America is a generous society that cares for the vulnerable. But it should also be a land of opportunity, not a European welfare state.”   ### 



Jul 4, 2025
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Chairman Guthrie Hails Signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement after President Trump signed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law: "At the beginning of the reconciliation process, President Trump and Congressional Republicans committed to extend middle class tax cuts, strengthen Medicaid, and root out wasteful spending. Today marks the fulfillment of that promise we made to the American people,” said Chairman Guthrie. “I want to thank President Trump and my colleagues for their months of hard work, which now culminates in passing this bill and helping millions of families achieve the American Dream.” ###



Jul 3, 2025
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Chairman Guthrie Announces Changes to E&C Republican Subcommittee Leadership and Assignments

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement in response to a letter from Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01) announcing his resignation of the Chairmanship of the Subcommittee on Health.  "It’s been a pleasure working alongside Health Subcommittee Chairman Buddy Carter, who has been a long-time champion of increasing Americans’ access to care,” said Chairman Guthrie . “We thank you for your leadership on the Subcommittee on Health and your continued commitment to the health and wellbeing of Americans. I wish you well in your future endeavors and look forward to your continued work on the Health Subcommittee . ” As a result of this vacancy, Chairman Guthrie announced new Subcommittee leadership and changes to Subcommittee memberships.   The following changes to Subcommittee leadership and rosters will be enacted:   Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01) will leave the Chairmanship of the Subcommittee on Health to focus on other priorities.  Rep. Morgan Griffith (VA-09) has been appointed to Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health.  Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-06) has been appointed to Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment.  Rep. John Joyce (PA-13) has been appointed to Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.  Rep. Neal Dunn (FL-02) has been appointed to Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  Rep. Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) has been appointed to Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Health.  The new Subcommittee Rosters are as follows:   Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, & Trade:   Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman  Rep. Russ Fulcher (ID-01), Vice Chairman  Rep. Neal Dunn (FL-02)   Rep. Kat Cammack (FL-03)   Rep. Jay Obernolte (CA-23)   Rep. John James (MI-10)   Rep. Cliff Bentz (OR-02)   Rep. Erin Houchin (IN-09)   Rep. Russell Fry (SC-07)   Rep. Laurel Lee (FL-15)   Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07)    Rep. Gabe Evans (CO-08)    Rep. Craig Goldman (TX-12)  Rep. Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Ex-Officio  Subcommittee on Communications and Technology:   Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman  Rep. Rick Allen (GA-12), Vice Chairman  Rep. Bob Latta (OH-05)   Rep. Morgan Griffith (VA-09)  Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12)   Rep. Buddy Carter (GA-01)   Rep. Neal Dunn (FL-02)   Rep. Russ Fulcher (ID-01)   Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11)   Rep. Kat Cammack (FL-03)   Rep. Jay Obernolte (CA-23)   Rep. Erin Houchin (IN-09)   Rep. Russell Fry (SC-07)   Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07)    Rep. Craig Goldman (TX-12)   Rep. Julie Fedorchak (ND-AL)  Rep. Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Ex-Officio  Subcommittee on Energy:   Rep. Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman  Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14), Vice Chairman  Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-06)   Rep. Rick Allen (GA-12)   Rep. Troy Balderson (OH-12)   Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11)   Rep. Diana Harshbarger (TN-01)   Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01)   Rep. John James (MI-10)   Rep. Cliff Bentz (OR-02)   Rep. Russell Fry (SC-07)   Rep. Laurel Lee (FL-15)   Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23)   Rep. Michael Rulli (OH-06)   Rep. Gabe Evans (CO-08)   Rep. Craig Goldman (TX-12)   Rep. Julie Fedorchak (ND-AL)  Rep. Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Ex-Officio  Subcommittee on Environment:   Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-06), Chairman  Rep. Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), Vice Chairman  Rep. Bob Latta (OH-05)    Rep. Morgan Griffith (VA-09)   Rep. Buddy Carter (GA-01)   Rep. John Joyce (PA-13)   Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14)   Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11)   Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01)   Rep. Laurel Lee (FL-15)   Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23)   Rep. Gabe Evans (CO-08)   Rep. Julie Fedorchak (ND-AL)  Rep. Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Ex-Officio  Subcommittee on Health:   Rep. Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman  Rep. Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), Vice Chair  Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12)   Rep. Buddy Carter (GA-01)   Rep. Neal Dunn (FL-02)    Rep. Dan Crenshaw (TX-02)   Rep. John Joyce (PA-13)   Rep. Troy Balderson (OH-12)   Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01)   Rep. Kat Cammack (FL-03)   Rep. Jay Obernolte (CA-23)   Rep. John James (MI-10)   Rep. Cliff Bentz (OR-02)   Rep. Erin Houchin (IN-09)   Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23)   Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07)    Rep. Michael Rulli (OH-06)  Rep. Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Ex-Officio  Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations:   Rep. John Joyce (PA-13), Chairman  Rep. Troy Balderson (OH-12), Vice Chairman  Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-06)  Rep. Dan Crenshaw (TX-02)  Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14)  Rep. Rick Allen (GA-12)  Rep. Russ Fulcher (ID-01)  Rep. Diana Harshbarger (TN-01)  Rep. Michael Rulli (OH-06)  Rep. Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Ex-Officio  ###



Jul 3, 2025
Press Release

Chairman Guthrie Delivers Floor Remarks on H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, gave the following remarks during debate on H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, that would provide historic tax cuts, unleash American energy, support innovation, and strengthen Medicaid for decades to come. Chairman Guthrie's opening statement as prepared for delivery: “I thank the Gentleman for yielding. “Today, I rise in support of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes the work of the Energy and Commerce Committee to unleash American energy, promote innovation, and protect health care for our most vulnerable Americans.   “We claw back wasteful and unnecessary spending, unleash affordable and reliable American energy, and support technological innovation by reauthorizing spectrum auction authority. “And we secure Medicaid for the people who need it most: mothers, children, seniors, and people with disabilities. “Democrats continue to fearmonger and misrepresent what is in this bill but let me be clear – House Republicans are eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse to focus Medicaid on the most vulnerable, not able-bodied adults who choose not to work. “We are fighting for common sense policies to protect America’s children, pregnant women and mothers, individuals with disabilities, and low-income seniors. “This bill delivers on promises the President and Congressional Republicans made to the American people. “That is why I urge my colleagues to support this legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.”   ###



Jul 3, 2025
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Chairman Guthrie Celebrates the Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act . The legislation now goes to the desk of President Donald Trump.  “The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a victory for the millions of American families who will receive a historic tax cut,” said Chairman Guthrie. “As part of this legislation the Committee on Energy and Commerce worked to secure major victories targeting waste, fraud, and abuse in federal spending. The bill strengthens Medicaid for those who need it most, ensures American energy dominance, and supports the rapid innovation of American industry. Thank you to President Trump and all our Committee members who worked tirelessly on this legislation.”  ###



Jul 2, 2025
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Chairmen Guthrie and Latta Announce Hearing to Strengthen Pipeline Safety

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, announced a hearing titled Strengthening American Energy: A Review of Pipeline Safety Policy .  “Safe and secure pipeline infrastructure is a vital part of ensuring our nation’s energy dominance,”   said Chairmen Guthrie and Latta . “This hearing will provide us with the opportunity to discuss priorities for pipeline safety reauthorization and examine what steps need to be taken to build and operate pipelines safely and effectively. It’s critical that these pipelines can continue to operate reliably and meet the energy demands of communities across our country.”   Subcommittee on Energy hearing titled Strengthening American Energy: A Review of Pipeline Safety Policy   WHAT : Subcommittee on Energy Hearing on pipeline safety policy and examine reauthorization of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) pipeline safety program. DATE : July 8, 2025 TIME : 10:30 AM ET LOCATION : 2123 Rayburn House Office Building This notice is at the direction of the Chairmen. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be live streamed online at  energycommerce.house.gov . If you have any questions concerning the hearing, please contact Calvin Huggins with the Committee staff at Calvin.Huggins1@mail.house.gov . If you have any press-related questions, please contact Ben Mullany at  Ben.Mullany@mail.house.gov . ###



Jul 2, 2025
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Chairmen Guthrie and Hudson Announce Hearing on Public Safety Communications

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, announced a hearing titled Public Safety Communications in the United States. "One of the primary functions of a nation is to ensure the safety of its people. Our public safety community requires reliable communications to adequately respond during an emergency,” said Chairmen Guthrie and Hudson . “We look forward to considering ways to strengthen our public safety communications to better serve Americans in their moments of crisis.” Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing titled Public Safety Communications in the United States. WHAT : Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing on FirstNet and public safety communications. DATE : Wednesday, July 9, 2025 TIME : 10:00 AM ET LOCATION : 2322 Rayburn House Office Building This notice is at the direction of the Chairmen. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be live streamed online a t  energycommerce.house.gov . If you have any questions concerning the hearing, please contact Noah Jackson with the Committee staff at Noah.Jackson@mail.house.gov . If you have any press-related questions, please contact Daniel Kelly at  Daniel.Kelly@mail.house.gov . ###



Jul 2, 2025
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Chairmen Guthrie and Carter Announce Legislative Hearing on Preserving Access to Timely and Affordable Care

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, announced a hearing titled Legislative Proposals to Maintain and Improve the Public Health Workforce, Rural Health, and Over-the-Counter Medicines. “The reauthorization of important programs, such as the Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Program and vital public health programs, play a critical role in the Committee’s continued efforts to improve health care for Americans,” said Chairmen Guthrie and Carter. “Expanding patient access to safe over-the-counter drugs, allocating resources for rural providers, and supporting health care workforce development are among the many priorities of the Health Subcommittee, and we look forward to continuing the conversation and exploring future opportunities on ways to help Americans live healthier lives.”   Subcommittee on Health hearing titled Legislative Proposals to Maintain and Improve the Public Health Workforce, Rural Health, and Over-the-Counter Medicines.   WHAT : Subcommittee on Health hearing on Preserving Access to Timely and Affordable Care. DATE : Wednesday, July 9, 2025 TIME : 10:15 AM ET LOCATION : 2123 Rayburn House Office Building This notice is at the direction of the Chairmen. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be live streamed online at  energycommerce.house.gov . If you have any questions concerning the hearing, please contact Annabelle Huffman with the Committee staff at Annabelle.Huffman@mail.house.gov . If you have any press-related questions, please contact Katie West at Katie.West@mail.house.gov . ###



Jul 1, 2025
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Chairman Guthrie Delivers Opening Statement at Committee on Rules Hearing on the One Big Beautiful Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered the following opening statement at today’s Committee on Rules hearing on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act . Chairman Guthrie's opening statement as prepared for delivery: “Good afternoon, Chairwoman Foxx and Ranking Member McGovern. Thank you for holding today’s hearing.  “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act cuts wasteful spending, defends our nation’s energy dominance, supports the rapid innovation of American industry, and preserve and protects Medicaid for the Americans who are most in need.    “We will send a bill to President Trump’s desk that delivers on American leadership across industries, spurs technological innovation, and supports individual workers.   “We will unleash American energy dominance through strategic investments, while also putting an end to wasteful subsidies.  “We will spur technological innovation by renewing American wireless leadership through spectrum auction authority that protects national security.   “This legislation begins to refill our dangerously low Strategic Petroleum Reserve and creates new investments to generate reliable energy that will secure our grid and power AI.  “This bill also raises $85 billion of new revenue through a historic agreement reauthorizing the FCC’s spectrum auction authority, while protecting U.S. national security.  “Our priority has been to strengthen, secure, and sustain Medicaid for expectant mothers, children, people with disabilities, and the elderly.  “Our legislation stops billions of dollars of waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicaid program by beginning to close loopholes, ensuring states have the flexibility to remove ineligible recipients from their rolls, and removing beneficiaries who are enrolled in multiple states.   “H.R. 1 ends coverage for deceased beneficiaries, limits the ability of enrollees to obtain duplicative coverage, and ensures individuals with million-dollar homes are no longer eligible to qualify for Medicaid coverage.  “These are all commonsense policies that will return taxpayer dollars to middle-class American families. “Republicans seek to return to the core intent of the Medicaid program, which was created to protect health care for Americans who otherwise could not support themselves.  “Democrats expanded the program far beyond this core mission, allowing spending to grow into the trillions if not addressed.  “Our commonsense work requirements and community engagement policies for able-bodied adults who choose not to work encourage individuals to re-enter the workforce and regain their independence.  “This provision speaks to Republicans’ commitment to strengthening Medicaid to ensure it is available for those who need it most, and this is an issue that resonates favorably with a majority of Americans across the board.   “H.R. 1 fulfills President Trump’s promise of generational growth, prosperity, and health for the American people. It fulfills our commitment to lowering taxes for working families, unleashes American energy, safeguards Medicaid for the patients that need it most, and supports the rapid innovation of American technology.   “It’s time pass this vital legislation, and see it signed into law.  “Thank you, and I yield back."  ###