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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · KENTUCKY · 2ND DISTRICT · REPUBLICANSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · KY-2 · REP
Brett Guthrie
Brett Guthrie has represented Kentucky’s 2nd district in the U.S. House since 2009. Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
A businessman, Guthrie served in the Kentucky Senate from 1999 to 2008.
Guthrie earned a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy in 1987 and a master’s degree from Yale University in 1997. A businessman, Guthrie served in the Kentucky Senate from 1999 to 2008, then began serving in the U.S. House in 2009.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In House
- Since 2009
- Age
- 62
- Committees
- 1 · 1 chair
- Next election
- Nov 3, 2026
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2009
- COMMITTEES
- 1
- AGE
- 62
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Brett Guthrie at a glance
NET READER RATING
▼ 3 PTS IN 30 DAYS+28
▲ 97 GOOD LOOK151 VOTES54 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 18 STORIES
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NETSTATED POSITIONS
2026 KY U.S. House district 2 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Brett Guthrie’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 99%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 5 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 97%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 98%
- 1 point below the median House Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 70%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 60%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 6 of 10 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
JUL 21Amendment: Amendment sought to amend the bill to ensure that no court may issue injunctio…NAY
JUL 15Amendment: An amendment numbered 20 printed in Part A of House Report 119-749 to prohibit…NAY
JUL 15Amendment: Amendment sought to strike the $139,575,000 for the Global Environment FacilityNAY
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSBrett Guthrie’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Brett Guthrie in the 119th Congress
10Sponsored
6Out of cmte
2Passed House
1Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored10
Out of committee6
Passed House2
Became law1
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 2483 | SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025HEALTH | Became law | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7757 | KIDS ActCOMMERCE | Passed House | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8255 | SAT Streamlining ActSCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS | Out of committee | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9393 | Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026HEALTH | Out of committee | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7389 | Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS | Out of committee | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6498 | Student Financial Clarity Act of 2025EDUCATION | Out of committee | 4 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8739 | Brownfields Revitalization for a Better Tomorrow ActENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 3286 | Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2025PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Introduced | 5 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7871 | MVP ActHEALTH | Introduced | 17 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6087 | To amend the Delta Development Act to add the Kentucky counties of Hancock, Ohio, and Daviess to the Delta Regional Authority area, and for other purposes.COMMERCE | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.Res. 85 | Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Energy and Commerce in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.CONGRESS | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
Plus 96 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Brett Guthrie’s committee assignments
Energy and Commerce
CHAIRSUBCOMMITTEESNo subcommittee assignments
Brett Guthrie’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 1999 – PRESENT
OFFICE
Kentucky State Senate 1999–08U.S. House · KY-2 2009–
LEADERSHIPChair, Energy and Commerce 2025–
- 2025 – NOWChair, Energy and Commerce
- 2009 – NOWU.S. House · KY-2
- 1999 – 08Kentucky State Senate
- BORN
- February 18, 1964 · Florence, Alabama
- OCCUPATION
- Business executive
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1987 · Master's degree, Yale University, 1997
2026 election: Kentucky’s 2nd District
NEXT ELECTION · KY-2
29DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST R+46.2ON THE BALLOT
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. House · KY-273.1%
2022U.S. House · KY-271.9%
2020U.S. House · KY-271.0%
2018U.S. House · KY-266.7%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 KY-2 HOUSE RACE →STATED POSITIONS
2026 KY U.S. House district 2 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Brett Guthrie’s stated positions and sources
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Brett Guthrie’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $4.7M
- CASH ON HAND
- $1.7M
- SPENT
- $3.4M
- DEBT
- $2K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $1.7M · 35.6%
- PACs
- $3.0M · 64.4%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $9K
- Earmarked gifts · 16 donors
- $4K
- From the PAC itself
- $5K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SINCE DEC 2021 $39K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Ferber, Roman Mr.Wellsense · CEO$10K
Burke, MeganAdaptive Government Relations · CONSULTANT$9K
Mohan, NealGoogle · YOUTUBE$7K
Walker, KentGoogle LLC · PRESIDENT, GLOBAL AFFAIRS$7K
Paduano, AnthonyPaduano Weintraub Llp · PARTNER$7K
Raghavan, PrabhakarGoogle · ENGINEER$7K
Fitzpatrick, JenniferGoogle · SVP$7K
Mccarthy, JohnMssgov · CONSULTANT$7K
Chao, AlbertWestlake Corporation · EXECUTIVE$7K
Kudon, JeremyOrrick, Herrington Sutcliffe Llp · PARTNER$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $80K
- OPPOSING
- $0
American Chemistry Council, INC$80K / $0
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$1.8M
Contributions$1.3M
Refunds$12K
Fundraising$4K
How to contact Brett Guthrie
WASHINGTON, D.C.
2161 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-1702(202) 225-3501Call (202) 225-3501OWENSBORO
2200 Airport Rd.Owensboro, KY 42301RADCLIFF
411 W. Lincoln Trail Blvd.Radcliff, KY 40160ONLINE
Websiteguthrie.house.gov
Instagram@repguthrie
YouTubeBrettGuthrie
FacebookCongressmanGuthrie
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Guthrie welcomed federal grants for two Kentucky hospitals and said the funding could support rural health workers and access to care.
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Guthrie Warns Against Ceding AI Lead to China; Schumer Pushes Guardrails, Chip Curbs
Guthrie backed a data-center cost measure while warning against ceding AI leadership to China.
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Guthrie signed a letter urging the EU to remove its sustainability requirements for non-EU businesses.
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Representative Guthrie led the rollout of the Secure Data Act, aiming to establish national consumer privacy protections.
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