Kentucky
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Brett Guthrie

R

U.S. Representative · Kentucky

Last updated

May 13, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

950

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

950

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

16 actions

Guthrie demonstrates consistent support for electoral integrity measures centered on citizenship verification, ballot tracking transparency, and election monitoring oversight while viewing these mechanisms as essential safeguards against fraud and foreign interference.

Criminal justice

50 actions

Guthrie demonstrates a pro-law enforcement criminal justice ideology, consistently supporting measures that strengthen penalties for serious crimes, enhance protections and support for police officers, expand immigration consequences for criminal conduct, and prioritize enforcement-focused approaches to drug control and human trafficking while favoring tougher juvenile justice policies.

Fiscal policy

87 actions

Guthrie demonstrates support for fiscal policy measures that expand government revenue sources and maintain federal spending continuity, voting to increase tax obligations on certain groups and advance appropriations bills that sustain government operations.

Healthcare

35 actions

Guthrie demonstrates a consistent pro-healthcare ideology focused on expanding access to underserved populations, advancing medical research and disease prevention, improving cost transparency in insurance and provider practices, and strengthening occupational and veteran health protections.

Education

27 actions

Guthrie demonstrates consistent support for education initiatives focused on practical workforce development, veteran educational access, civics curriculum, financial aid processing efficiency, and funding for underserved rural schools while opposing debt forgiveness programs.

Economy and labor

47 actions

Guthrie demonstrates strong support for pro-business economic policies, consistently backing measures that reduce regulatory burdens on small businesses, facilitate access to capital and financing, promote free trade and foreign investment, and prioritize financial returns in investment decisions, while opposing labor union protections for federal employees.

Environment and energy

168 actions

Guthrie supports targeted environmental conservation measures like invasive species control and wildfire management while simultaneously backing energy infrastructure streamlining and mining facilitation that weaken pollution protections and reduce environmental safeguards.

Immigration

53 actions

Guthrie consistently opposes expansive immigration policies and supports restrictive enforcement measures including stricter border controls, enhanced deportation procedures, and limitations on asylum access, while favoring enforcement-focused approaches to immigration management.

National security and foreign policy

186 actions

Guthrie demonstrates consistent support for assertive national security measures, including sanctions and financial restrictions on adversarial regimes like Iran and China, strengthened maritime and aviation security infrastructure, and enhanced intelligence-sharing mechanisms to counter terrorism and financial crimes.

Civil rights and liberties

46 actions

Guthrie demonstrates consistent support for civil rights protections across religious freedom, antisemitism prevention, Second Amendment rights, and democratic safety, while opposing restrictions on legislative speech rights.

Social policy

24 actions

Guthrie demonstrates consistent support for social policies that expand protections and benefits for vulnerable populations including veterans, children in foster care and residential facilities, Native American families, and homeless individuals through enhanced funding and strengthened federal oversight.

Technology and data

34 actions

Guthrie supports modernizing federal technology infrastructure and regulatory frameworks while prioritizing consumer data protections, digital asset innovation, and cybersecurity measures that balance industry development with national security interests.

Civil liberties and government power

7 actions

Guthrie demonstrates support for constraining federal government power over speech and promoting transparency through declassification of sensitive information.

Government accountability and transparency

138 actions

Guthrie demonstrates a strong commitment to government accountability and transparency by consistently supporting measures that expand Congressional oversight of executive agencies, require federal entities to report their actions and impacts to the public, and strengthen legislative checks on regulatory decisions made by unelected officials.

Infrastructure and public investment

28 actions

Guthrie supports federal investment in major infrastructure projects including transportation, energy, broadband, and space development, though he favors approaches that leverage federal resources for new construction and expansion rather than programs that reduce financial burdens on communities through extended repayment terms.

Activity ledger — most recent first

May 13, 2026

Guthrie called up H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025, for immediate consideration in the House pursuant to House Resolution 1224.

On the record

Apr 22, 2026

Guthrie called up H.R. 4690, the Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act, to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards.

On the record

Apr 22, 2026

Guthrie called up House Resolution 1182 for immediate consideration in the House pursuant to House Resolution 1189.

On the record

Mar 18, 2026

Guthrie asked for and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute to honor Army Staff Sergeant Benjamin Pennington and U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant Ashley Pruitt, who were killed in the line of duty during Operation Epic Fury, and requested that the House observe a moment of silence in their honor.

On the record

Feb 24, 2026

Guthrie called up H.R. 4626, the "Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act," to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing new or amended energy conservation standards for products that are not technologically feasible and economically justified.

On the record

Jan 7, 2026

Guthrie called up H.R. 4593, the Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead.

On the record

Dec 17, 2025

Guthrie called up H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, for immediate consideration in the House pursuant to House Resolution 953.

On the record

Dec 10, 2025

Guthrie called up H.R. 3628, the State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act, for immediate consideration in the House pursuant to House Resolution 936.

On the record

Dec 10, 2025

Guthrie rose in support of H.R. 3638, the Electric Supply Chain Act, and stated that the legislation directs the Department of Energy to conduct ongoing assessments and report to Congress on the components and infrastructure supply chain needed to secure the reliability and affordability of the bulk power system.

On the record

Nov 20, 2025

Guthrie called up H.R. 3109, the REFINER Act, which requires the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a report on petrochemical refineries in the United States.

On the record

Nov 20, 2025

Guthrie called up H.R. 1949, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025, for immediate consideration in the House pursuant to House Resolution 879.

On the record

Sep 18, 2025

Guthrie called up H.R. 1047, the Guaranteeing Reliability through the Interconnection of Dispatchable Power Act, for immediate consideration in the House pursuant to House Resolution 707.

On the record

Sep 18, 2025

Guthrie called up H.R. 3062, the Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act, for immediate consideration in the House pursuant to House Resolution 707.

On the record

Sep 18, 2025

Guthrie called up H.R. 3015 to reestablish the National Coal Council in the Department of Energy and spoke in support of the legislation.

On the record

Sep 11, 2025

Guthrie expressed support for the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, citing its investments in military capabilities, servicemember pay raises, border security, Army Reserve Aviation, and preservation of the Patton Museum near Fort Knox.

On the record

Jul 17, 2025

Guthrie included in the Congressional Record letters of exchange between the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs regarding H.R. 1765, the Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2025, in which the Committee on Foreign Affairs agreed to discharge the bill so it could proceed to the House Floor.

On the record

Jun 4, 2025

Guthrie yielded himself time to speak in support of H.R. 2483, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act, and discussed the evolution of the opioid crisis since the original Act was passed seven years ago.

On the record

Dec 18, 2024

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Civil rights and libertiesVoting rights↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

EducationK-12 funding and standards↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 11, 2024

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 11, 2024

Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 19, 2024

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 13, 2024

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Infrastructure and public investmentTransportation and roads↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 11, 2024

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.

Economy and laborMinimum wage↗ Source
Voted no

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