Rep. Brett Guthrie

R

Kentucky – District 2
representative

Leadership

Chairman

119th Congress

News & Announcements

Apr 8, 2026
Health

Chairmen Guthrie and Griffith Announce Legislative Hearing on Solutions Aimed at Improving the Health of Americans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, announced a hearing titled Healthier America: Legislative Proposals to Improve Public Health.

“In the last election, voters across the country sent a resounding message of support for the Trump Administration’s pledge to build a healthier America. To continue delivering on this agenda, the Health Subcommittee is holding a legislative hearing next week to discuss policies promoting the health and well-being of Americans,” said Chairmen Guthrie and Griffith. “During this hearing, we are going to be considering several pieces of legislation to bolster health resources for rural communities, incentivize disease research and prevention efforts, and increase access to care across the country. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce will continue working alongside the Trump Administration to support the public health priorities of Americans.”

Subcommittee on Health hearing titled Healthier America: Legislative Proposals to Improve Public Health.

WHAT: Subcommittee on Health hearing on legislation addressing various areas of public health, including disease research and prevention efforts, bolstering resources for rural medical services and health care providers, promoting healthy activities, and increasing access to care.

DATE: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

TIME: 10:15 AM ET

LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

The hearing will focus on the following bills:

  • H.R. 4348, To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes. (Reps. Smith-NJ and Doggett)
  • H.R. 4541, EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2025 (Reps. Wasserman Schultz and Miller-Meeks)
  • H.R. 3747, Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Provider Training Act (Reps. Balderson and Barragán)
  • H.R. 8209, School-Based Health Centers Reauthorization Act of 2026 (Reps. Tonko and Balderson)
  • H.R. 5160, Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2025 (Reps. Smith-NJ and Matsui)
  • H.R. 8205, Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026 (Reps. Quigley and Calvert)
  • H.R. 6121, Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (Reps. Moore and Panetta)
  • H.R. ____, [Nutrition Education and Chronic Disease Prevention in Community Health Centers Act of 2026] (Rep. Harshbarger)
  • H.R. 8201, Expanding Community Access to Health Services Act (Rep. Lee-NV)
  • H.R. ____, [Digital Health Screeners Act of 2026] (Rep. Balderson)

This notice is at the direction of the Chairman. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be livestreamed online at energycommerce.house.gov. If you have any questions concerning this 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. ###

Apr 8, 2026
Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade

Chairmen Guthrie and Bilirakis Announce Hearing on the Semiconductor Ecosystem and Supply Chain

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, announced a hearing titled Computing Power and Competition: Examining the Semiconductor Ecosystem.

“Semiconductors are foundational to modern life, powering everything from cars, computers, and phones to basic household appliances like toasters and refrigerators, along with critical tools essential for our national defense. Vulnerabilities in the semiconductor supply chain underscore the need for robust oversight of the semiconductor ecosystem to prevent significant economic disruptions and protect national security,” said Chairmen Guthrie and Bilirakis. “Especially as technologies such as artificial intelligence drive our future, we must ensure our supply chains are reliable and secure, supporting and expanding America’s technological competitive edge.”

Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade hearing titled Computing Power and Competition: Examining the Semiconductor Ecosystem.

WHAT: Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade hearing on semiconductor and advanced technology supply chains.

DATE: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

TIME: 2:00 PM ET

LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

This notice is at the direction of the Chairman. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be livestreamed online at energycommerce.house.gov. If you have any questions concerning this hearing, please contact Jackson Rudden with the Committee staff at Jackson.Rudden@mail.house.gov. If you have any press-related questions, please contact Daniel Kelly at Daniel.Kelly@mail.house.gov.

Apr 2, 2026
Press Release

Chairman Guthrie Leads E&C Republicans in Letter to Secretary Duffy Praising Proposed Rule on CAFE Standards

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, led a letter along with 28 Republican members of the Committee to Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in support of the Trump Administration’s proposed rule to address the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards.

The proposal from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reversing the overreach created by standards issued by the Biden-Harris Administration and ensuring that families—not politicians—pick the car that best serves their needs.

“The Biden-Harris Administration’s NHTSA established unlawful fuel economy standards that served as a de facto electric vehicle mandate,” said Chairman Guthrie. “The rule instituted aggressive fuel economy targets that could only be achieved through broad vehicle electrification, made improper assumptions on vehicle electrification, expressly considered ‘dedicated automobiles,’ and allowed consideration of the fuel economy credit program in establishing fuel economy standards.”

Key excerpt from the letter:

“In June 2025, NHTSA appropriately concluded that the previous Administration’s approach contradicted EPCA and exceeded the agency’s authority. NHTSA’s new proposal appropriately brings the CAFE program back in statutory compliance and aligns with congressional intent in establishing the program through setting achievable fuel economy targets, not picking winners and losers in the marketplace, and addressing credit trading.

“Even during a time when Americans were already struggling to afford groceries due to Biden-inflation, the Biden-Harris Administration plowed ahead with CAFE standards that were projected to increase the average cost of new motor vehicles. By contrast, your Department’s proposed standards are estimated to save American families approximately $109 billion over the next five years. Regulatory costs often price consumers out of newer vehicles, meaning fewer Americans would have access to new motor vehicle safety technologies. The current proposal is estimated to save more than 1,500 lives and prevent nearly 250,000 serious injuries by improving access to newer vehicles.”

BACKGROUND:

  • The Biden Administration used the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to impose de-facto EV mandates, driving up prices and reducing options for American families.

  • When drivers aren’t incentivized with taxpayer subsidized handouts to purchase an EV, their sales have plummeted. According to data from Cox Automotive, EVs totaled nearly 12% of the U.S. market in September, a record high. In January, that share dropped to 6%.

  • By addressing fuel economy standards, President Trump and his administration are ensuring that Americans are not forced into purchasing costly EVs that they do not want to buy.

  • By reducing costs and making newer, safer vehicles more affordable, this proposal is projected to save more than 1,500 lives and prevent nearly 250,000 serious injuries.

CLICK HERE to read the full letter.
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Letters

Apr 8, 2026
Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade

Chairmen Guthrie and Bilirakis Announce Hearing on the Semiconductor Ecosystem and Supply Chain

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, announced a hearing titled Computing Power and Competition: Examining the Semiconductor Ecosystem.

“Semiconductors are foundational to modern life, powering everything from cars, computers, and phones to basic household appliances like toasters and refrigerators, along with critical tools essential for our national defense. Vulnerabilities in the semiconductor supply chain underscore the need for robust oversight of the semiconductor ecosystem to prevent significant economic disruptions and protect national security,” said Chairmen Guthrie and Bilirakis. “Especially as technologies such as artificial intelligence drive our future, we must ensure our supply chains are reliable and secure, supporting and expanding America’s technological competitive edge.”

Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade hearing titled Computing Power and Competition: Examining the Semiconductor Ecosystem.

WHAT: Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade hearing on semiconductor and advanced technology supply chains.

DATE: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

TIME: 2:00 PM ET

LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

This notice is at the direction of the Chairman. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be livestreamed online at energycommerce.house.gov. If you have any questions concerning this hearing, please contact Jackson Rudden with the Committee staff at Jackson.Rudden@mail.house.gov. If you have any press-related questions, please contact Daniel Kelly at Daniel.Kelly@mail.house.gov.

Apr 8, 2026
Health

Chairmen Guthrie and Griffith Announce Legislative Hearing on Solutions Aimed at Improving the Health of Americans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, announced a hearing titled Healthier America: Legislative Proposals to Improve Public Health.

“In the last election, voters across the country sent a resounding message of support for the Trump Administration’s pledge to build a healthier America. To continue delivering on this agenda, the Health Subcommittee is holding a legislative hearing next week to discuss policies promoting the health and well-being of Americans,” said Chairmen Guthrie and Griffith. “During this hearing, we are going to be considering several pieces of legislation to bolster health resources for rural communities, incentivize disease research and prevention efforts, and increase access to care across the country. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce will continue working alongside the Trump Administration to support the public health priorities of Americans.”

Subcommittee on Health hearing titled Healthier America: Legislative Proposals to Improve Public Health.

WHAT: Subcommittee on Health hearing on legislation addressing various areas of public health, including disease research and prevention efforts, bolstering resources for rural medical services and health care providers, promoting healthy activities, and increasing access to care.

DATE: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

TIME: 10:15 AM ET

LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

The hearing will focus on the following bills:

  • H.R. 4348, To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes. (Reps. Smith-NJ and Doggett)
  • H.R. 4541, EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2025 (Reps. Wasserman Schultz and Miller-Meeks)
  • H.R. 3747, Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Provider Training Act (Reps. Balderson and Barragán)
  • H.R. 8209, School-Based Health Centers Reauthorization Act of 2026 (Reps. Tonko and Balderson)
  • H.R. 5160, Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2025 (Reps. Smith-NJ and Matsui)
  • H.R. 8205, Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026 (Reps. Quigley and Calvert)
  • H.R. 6121, Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (Reps. Moore and Panetta)
  • H.R. ____, [Nutrition Education and Chronic Disease Prevention in Community Health Centers Act of 2026] (Rep. Harshbarger)
  • H.R. 8201, Expanding Community Access to Health Services Act (Rep. Lee-NV)
  • H.R. ____, [Digital Health Screeners Act of 2026] (Rep. Balderson)

This notice is at the direction of the Chairman. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be livestreamed online at energycommerce.house.gov. If you have any questions concerning this 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. ###

Apr 2, 2026
Press Release

Chairman Guthrie Leads E&C Republicans in Letter to Secretary Duffy Praising Proposed Rule on CAFE Standards

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, led a letter along with 28 Republican members of the Committee to Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in support of the Trump Administration’s proposed rule to address the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards.

The proposal from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reversing the overreach created by standards issued by the Biden-Harris Administration and ensuring that families—not politicians—pick the car that best serves their needs.

“The Biden-Harris Administration’s NHTSA established unlawful fuel economy standards that served as a de facto electric vehicle mandate,” said Chairman Guthrie. “The rule instituted aggressive fuel economy targets that could only be achieved through broad vehicle electrification, made improper assumptions on vehicle electrification, expressly considered ‘dedicated automobiles,’ and allowed consideration of the fuel economy credit program in establishing fuel economy standards.”

Key excerpt from the letter:

“In June 2025, NHTSA appropriately concluded that the previous Administration’s approach contradicted EPCA and exceeded the agency’s authority. NHTSA’s new proposal appropriately brings the CAFE program back in statutory compliance and aligns with congressional intent in establishing the program through setting achievable fuel economy targets, not picking winners and losers in the marketplace, and addressing credit trading.

“Even during a time when Americans were already struggling to afford groceries due to Biden-inflation, the Biden-Harris Administration plowed ahead with CAFE standards that were projected to increase the average cost of new motor vehicles. By contrast, your Department’s proposed standards are estimated to save American families approximately $109 billion over the next five years. Regulatory costs often price consumers out of newer vehicles, meaning fewer Americans would have access to new motor vehicle safety technologies. The current proposal is estimated to save more than 1,500 lives and prevent nearly 250,000 serious injuries by improving access to newer vehicles.”

BACKGROUND:

  • The Biden Administration used the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to impose de-facto EV mandates, driving up prices and reducing options for American families.

  • When drivers aren’t incentivized with taxpayer subsidized handouts to purchase an EV, their sales have plummeted. According to data from Cox Automotive, EVs totaled nearly 12% of the U.S. market in September, a record high. In January, that share dropped to 6%.

  • By addressing fuel economy standards, President Trump and his administration are ensuring that Americans are not forced into purchasing costly EVs that they do not want to buy.

  • By reducing costs and making newer, safer vehicles more affordable, this proposal is projected to save more than 1,500 lives and prevent nearly 250,000 serious injuries.

CLICK HERE to read the full letter.
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