U.S. Representative for Kentucky’s 2nd District
Brett Guthrie
Position · +0.43
- In office
- House 2009–now
17 years in CongressMore senior than 84% of the House - Breaks on
- Agriculture and Food 25% · Economics and Public Finance 24%
- Committees
- Energy and Commerce
- Bills on
- Health · Commerce · Transportation and Public Works
- Age
- 62
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Guthrie has influence
Bills on the move
- H.R. 8255 SAT Streamlining Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 9393 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026 · Out of committee
- H.R. 7757 KIDS Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 7389 Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026 · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Guthrie’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Guthrie breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Guthrie voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Agriculture and Food 25% · 2 of 8 party 13%
- Economics and Public Finance 24% · 12 of 50 party 7%
- Armed Forces and National Security 3% · 1 of 38 party 3%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Guthrie broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/26 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor… | Yea |
| 07/21/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/15/26 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/15/26 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 04/30/26 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
| 04/30/26 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
| 01/22/26 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 01/14/26 | Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to financial…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Guthrie is saying
All 8 statements and posts-
Guthrie Celebrates Federal Grant Funding to Support Rural Health Providers
Celebrated $375,138 in federal grants for two rural Kentucky hospitals.
“Throughout my time in Congress, I have worked to provide meaningful solutions to provide high-quality health care that is accessible to all Americans, especially those in our rural communities.”
Rural Health CareAI-read
Mentions H.R. 7148 · voted Yea Feb 3, 2026, roll 413
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Released staff report detailing Medicare and Medicaid fraud and recommending 37 reforms.
“Every dollar stolen from Medicare and Medicaid is a dollar taken from the seniors, children, pregnant women, and Americans with disabilities these programs were created to serve.”
Fraud EnforcementAI-read
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Voted for water infrastructure bill authorizing flood mitigation and navigation projects in Kentucky.
“Being located along the Ohio River and its tributaries, Kentucky’s Second District is no stranger to the importance of safe and reliable water infrastructure. Today, the House took an important step in securing the next generation of water infrastructure improvements in passing the Water Resources Development Act of…”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
Mentions H.R. 9497 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 673
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Guthrie-Cosponsored Bill to Protect American Seniors from Fraud Passes House
Cosponsored bill providing law enforcement funding to protect seniors from fraud schemes.
“I am glad to see this commonsense legislation advance out of the House of Representatives to protect seniors from fraud with wide bipartisan support.”
Fraud EnforcementAI-read
Mentions H.R. 2978 · voted Yea Sep 15, 2026, roll 661
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Praised House passage of three bipartisan bills to combat illicit drug manufacturing and fentanyl production.
“I am glad to see the House take action to pass three House Energy and Commerce bills to build upon our work of combating illicit drugs that have devastated communities across our nation, especially here in Kentucky.”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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Ratepayer Protection Act Passes House with Strong Bipartisan Support
Applauded House passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act with strong bipartisan support.
“When done responsibly, data center development leads to longer term investments and broader infrastructure improvements in the communities where they’re built. The Ratepayer Protection Act helps to safeguard these benefits by ensuring that the companies who are building data centers—and not American families and small…”
Ratepayer Protection ActEnergyAI-read
Mentions H.R. 9340 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 672
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Guthrie voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 24 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 24 majority-party committee chairs
How far Guthrie’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
10 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 2 significant (got a roll call vote), 8 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Became law (1)
1 national policy
- H.R. 2483 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025Reauthorizes and expands federal substance use disorder, overdose, and mental health programs through 2030. AI-readBecame law Dec 1, 2025 · HealthNational policy
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Bills, 119th Congress
All 11 sponsored billsSponsored 11 (House median 25) · cosponsored 96 (median 289), 21 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Commerce, Transportation and Public Works.
- H.R. 7871 MVP ActHealth · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9393 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026Increases transparency and reduces costs in health care pricing and coverage. AI-readHealth · Introduced Jun 23, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 7757 KIDS ActRequires online platforms to implement safeguards protecting minors from sexual material and predatory features. AI-readCommerce · Introduced Jun 23, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 8739 Brownfields Revitalization for a Better Tomorrow ActRevitalizes brownfields sites through environmental protection and remediation reforms. AI-readEnvironmental Protection · Introduced May 12, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8255 SAT Streamlining ActStreamlines federal Scholastic Aptitude Test administration and oversight procedures. AI-readScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Apr 14, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 7389 Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026Updates motor vehicle standards, emissions, or safety regulations. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 6498 Student Financial Clarity Act of 2025Requires clearer disclosure of student loan terms and financial aid information. AI-readEducation · Introduced Dec 16, 2025 Out of committee
- 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.Adds three Kentucky counties to the Delta Regional Authority area. AI-readCommerce · Introduced Nov 18, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 89% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 47% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 61 | 74% | Pro |
| Energy | 38 | 76% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 32 | 75% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 87% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 27 | 85% | Pro |
| Commerce | 26 | 92% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 26 | 50% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 63% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 100% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 63% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 71% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
- RCliff BentzOR-299%agreement
- RFrank D. LucasOK-399%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Guthrie most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Guthrie’s campaign raised $4.7M: $1.7M (35%) from individuals and $3.0M (64%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.7M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Guthrie
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 678.
- Thoroughbred PAC Independent PAC
- Medical Device Manufacturers Association Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Guthrie this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inGuthrie’s own leadership PAC: Bringing Republican Excellence to Town PAC, Nice PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Guthrie’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, KY-2Republican2009–present
Seat
- State
- Kentucky
- District
- 2
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 62
Committees and roles
- Energy and Commerce Chair
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-3501
2161 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Bowling Green, Owensboro, Radcliff
- Website
- guthrie.house.gov
- CongressmanGuthrie
- repguthrie
- YouTube
- BrettGuthrie
Elsewhere
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