What Brett Guthrie said, and what was done

“Women diagnosed at an early stage have survival rates exceeding 99 percent. However, that number can fall to 30 percent when breast cancer is detected at later stages.”

“Mr. Speaker, I commend my colleague. I know he talked about his mom and his sister, but as we all know, those of us who have been here a little bit of time, his brother was our colleague and had cancer as well.”

“Mr. Speaker, I yield such much time as he may consume to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bilirakis), a very important member of our committee and chairman of the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee.”

“In addition to thanking the bill's sponsors for their leadership in advancing the efforts to reduce the alarming threat of vector-borne disease, I also thank the administration for their support of this bill and for their commitment to the American people by combating Lyme disease, which affects almost half a million Americans annually.”

“Madam Speaker, I appreciate my good friends from Virginia and Iowa working together on this bill. I encourage my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on H.R. 7266, and I yield back the balance of my time.”

“H.R. 7258 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Energy Emergency Leadership Act''.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 7257, the SECURE Grid Act, sponsored by my colleague and Energy Subcommittee chairman from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District, Mr. Latta.”

“PART 2--AI WARNINGS AND RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION (AWARE) ACT SEC. 523. SHORT TITLE. This part may be cited as the ``AI Warnings And Resources for Education Act'' or the ``AWARE Act''.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Kerry Allen McDaniel of Horse Cave, Kentucky. Kerry Allen McDaniel dedicated his life to public service and the betterment of the Commonwealth of Kentucky through a distinguished career spanning decades.”

“Mr, Speaker, I rise today to celebrate National Police Week and honor the brave men and women who wear the badge. Across the Commonwealth and our Nation, police officers put on their uniforms each day knowing they may face danger and spend long hours away from their loved ones, all in an answer to a call of duty to protect and serve their community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my constituent and fellow Kentuckian, Robert Magalong, upon his acceptance to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Nominating young people to our service academies is one of my greatest honors as a Member of Congress.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my constituent and fellow Kentuckian, Milla Santapaola, upon her acceptance to the United States Naval Academy. Nominating young people to our service academies is one of my greatest honors as a Member of Congress.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my constituent and fellow Kentuckian, Holden Schoen, upon his acceptance to the United States Military Academy at West Point. As a future West Point cadet, he will soon embark on a life-changing journey, joining the greatest fighting force on the face of the earth, the United States military.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my constituent and fellow Kentuckian, Owen Dale, upon his acceptance to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Nominating young people to our service academies is one of my greatest honors as a Member of Congress.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my constituent and fellow Kentuckian, Stephen LePrell, upon his acceptance to the United States Air Force Academy. Nominating young people to our service academies is one of my greatest honors as a Member of Congress.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Bowling Green, Kentucky's Rockfield Elementary School on being named a Leader in Me Legacy School. This distinction reflects years of commitment to building a culture where every student is empowered to lead, grow, and succeed.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my constituent and fellow Kentuckian, Austin Allen, upon his acceptance to the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Nominating young people to our service academies is one of my greatest honors as a Member of Congress.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my constituent and fellow Kentuckian, John Murphy, upon his acceptance to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Nominating young people to our service academies is one of my greatest honors as a Member of Congress.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the service of Major Michael Hart as he concludes his time on Capitol Hill. During his time working in the House of Representatives, Major Hart has served as the Army Branch Chief, National Guard Bureau Legislative Liaison (NGB-LL), Legislative Assistant to the Director of the Army National Guard, Army Appropriations Liaison for the Army National Guard, and as a Defense Fellow.”

“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the gentleman from Alabama for yielding, and I appreciate his hard work going into the Rural Transformation Healthcare Fund that was in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”

“Mr. Speaker, tonight, the Kentucky congressional delegation rises to honor Army Staff Sergeant Benjamin Pennington and U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant Ashley Pruitt, who were both killed in the line of duty while serving in support of Operation Epic Fury.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Sophie Trainor Khanahmadi for her service to the 2nd District of Kentucky, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the United States Congress.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Green River Hill Grocery, located in Munfordville, Kentucky. Since 1951, Green River Hill Grocery has been a cornerstone of the local community, serving generations of Hart County families.”

“Mr. Speaker, when we talk about affordability, we did pass and sign into law no tax on Social Security. It is a deduction for people who generally have incomes that are almost all Social Security.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the birth of Henry David Boylan. Hank was born on November 24, 2025 at Virginia Hospital Center weighing eight pounds, two ounces to loving parents Ansley and Matt Boylan.”

“Mr. Speaker, before I yield to my friend, I have asked, since we have been meeting this year, about the extension of the tax credits they keep bringing up.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am glad my friend from Illinois pointed out this only affects children because adults can make their decisions. We don't take any decisions away from adults.”

“Mr. Speaker, I invite anyone to read through the list of the specific things that are prohibited in this bill from being performed on minors and say which one they think is good for a minor to have.”

“Today, we know that ObamaCare has not lived up to the Democrats' lofty promises. Instead, the consequences of that bill continue to burden American patients as they have since its enactment.”

“Mr. Speaker, I will remind my friends that the premium tax credits from the ACA are extended. They are permanent. These are the enhanced premium tax credits. It is good, and sad, that my colleagues are recognizing that the Affordable Care Act is failing.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Molly Brimmer Lolli for her service to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. A graduate of the University of Maryland for both a bachelor's degree in Political Science and a Juris Doctorate degree, Molly began her career on Capitol Hill as a Legislative Assistant for Rep.”

“Mr. Chair, I thank my friend from California for offering this amendment. This amendment would incorporate advanced transmission technologies into the supply chain considerations that the Department of Energy would also need to assess, as part of their responsibilities in this bill.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Kaitlyn Peterson for her service to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. A graduate of the University of Minnesota and native of Massapequa, Long Island, New York, Kaitlyn began her career in Washington, D.C. as a Staff Assistant and Deputy Scheduler for former Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Rep.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate an extraordinary milestone of the Mammoth Cave Park Association. Today, we are celebrating not only 100 years of the Association, but a century of guardianship, protection, and partnership.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Candance Castlen Brake on her retirement as President and CEO of the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce. For decades, Candance has been a staple in the community, working to bring new investments and opportunities to the City of Owensboro and Daviess County.”

“Since 1851, the St. James Catholic Church community has served the residents of Elizabethtown and the surrounding area. In 1852, the first church was constructed, and twenty years later, St.”

“The Biden-Harris administration's action not only jeopardized our European allies but it threatened the faith and credibility of American companies' contracts. It emboldened Russia and other nefarious actors and created uncertainty for domestic producers of natural gas.”

“Mr. Speaker, there are still protections in place so the President can sanction and not send to any adversaries. What this does is prevent a President from suspending LNG gas exports for some reason at a time when our friends in Europe are literally begging for it, and I know our friends from Japan and Korea are asking for it.”

“Mr. Chair, I yield to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Balderson), another good friend. I am yielding to all of my good friends, but I yield to a very valued member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.”

“Mr. Speaker, I will say that we want the world price produced by what we have here in our country. The price does fluctuate on a stop price day-to-day.”

“Mr. Speaker, as I mentioned, other than the Commonwealth of Kentucky, California is one of those beautiful States in our--they are all beautiful, actually. We live in a wonderful country.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and remember the life of Danny Buckman. A native of Lebanon, Kentucky, Danny Buckman was born on February 2, 1954, to Robert ``Bobby'' Ray and Mary ``Pauline'' Buckman.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Seth Gold for his service to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio and graduate of The George Washington University for both a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Master of Public Health--Seth began his career on Capitol Hill as a Health Legislative Assistant for Dr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of my dear friend, Sheriff Jerry ``Peanuts'' Gaines. Sheriff Gaines dedicated his life to serving the Warren County community for nearly half a century.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the birth of Reese Patricia Fritsch. Reese was born on October 7, 2025 at 2:45 P.M. at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center weighing seven pounds, two ounces and measuring 21 inches long to loving parents Taylor and Kristin Flukey Fritsch, who serves as a valuable member of my team on the Subcommittee on Health for the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Bank of Edmonson County for 100 years of service to its local community. Founded on October 5, 1925, by brothers Jesse, Luther, and David Alexander alongside business paltners George Woodcock and N.E. (Ed) Vincent, this local financial institution has served the residents of Edmonson County well for a century.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate Mr. Stephen D. Austin, Assistant Chief of Army Reserve, on his retirement from the U.S. Army Reserve as a Department of the Army Civilian, Senior Executive Service Tier 3.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Balderson for sponsoring the GRID Power Act. Mr. Speaker, this is part of the strategy we all have to do to produce more power so we can have cheaper power.”

“We do need to work together, as he said, to make sure we can do permit reform and produce the energy this country needs for AI and other things.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Kate O'Connor Harper for her service to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. A native of Chicago, Illinois and a graduate of the University of Chicago, Kate began her career as a Staff Assistant for Senator Mark Kirk (IL) before becoming Legislative Assistant and Correspondent for Senator Dan Sullivan (AK).”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Nearly 2 months ago, Republicans in Congress worked alongside President Trump to deliver on our promises and pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”

“Mr. Speaker. I wish to include in the Record the following letters of exchange between the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs with respect to H.R. 1765, the Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2025.”

“Affairs on the text of H.R. 1765, the Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2025. I agree that Foreign Affairs may be discharged from further consideration of the bill, so that it may proceed expeditiously to the House Floor.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Emily Hale for her service to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. A Louisville, Kentucky native, Emily graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science from the University of Kentucky in 2024.”

“Mr. Speaker, on Roll Call No. 191, No. 192, and No. 193, I was not recorded due to inclement weather delaying travel. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 191, YEA on Roll Call No. 192, and YEA on Roll Call No. 193. personal explanation Ms.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in support of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes the work of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, to unleash American energy, promote innovation, and protect healthcare for the most vulnerable Americans.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding me the time. Mr. Speaker, this is not the answer to the problem. This problem is not going to be solved by only putting people in jail and throwing away the key.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Gavin Proffitt for his service to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. A Lynchburg, Virginia native, Gavin began his career on Capitol Hill as a Research Assistant for Rep.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Joanne Thomas for her service to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. A graduate of Wayland Baptist University, The University of Sydney, and The Catholic University of America's Columbus School of Law, Joanne began her career on Capitol Hill as a Law Clerk for the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary in 2022 after having previously worked in the legal field.”

“Mr. Chair, I want to point out that Medicaid reform specifically exempted people with substance use disorder from being defined as able-bodied for the purpose of the work requirement.”

“Mr. Chair, I want to point out one more time that in Medicaid reform, people with substance use disorder and mental health issues are exempted from having to comply with the work requirement so that hardworking taxpayers who go to work will provide the categories we were just talking about today with Medicaid.”

“Mr. Chair, I will remind you that we spend about almost $700 billion in Medicaid. When this bill goes into effect, 10 years from now, we are going to spend $1.1 trillion in Medicaid.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Kaley Stidham for her service to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. A London, Kentucky native, Kaley began her career as an intern for her hometown member and Dean of the House Congressman Hal Rogers (KY- 05) followed by an internship with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (KY).”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Kristen Pinnock for her service to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. A Gales Ferry, Connecticut native, Kristen graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Secondary Science and Social Science Education from DePaul University in 2011.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise in support of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes a title from the Energy and Commerce Committee that unleashes American energy, promotes American innovation, and protects care for our most vulnerable Americans.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend from Texas for yielding. Mr. Speaker, the legislation before us today addresses a key issue created in the Biden-Harris administration that harms American businesses and actually disincentivizes investment to reduce pollution.”

“Mr. Speaker, on Roll Call No. 114, H.J. Res. 88, I was not recorded due to official business. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 114, H.J.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Brannon Rains on his career with the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. A Dundee, Oregon native and 2018 graduate of Oregon State University, Brannon began his career in the U.S.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Christopher Krepich for his career in the U.S. House of Representatives. An Altoona, Pennsylvania native, Christopher began his near decade long career on the Hill a year after graduating from Pepperdine University in 2014.”

“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to be here, and I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in strong support of the waivers before us today: H.J.”

“If somebody builds a car in California, a gas-powered car in California, I think California has the right to ban their citizens from buying it. I don't think they have the right to ban their citizens from buying cars produced everywhere else in the States.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 146, the TAKE IT DOWN Act. I echo the sentiments of Representative Dean and my friend Representative Salazar. I appreciate the comments that they just made.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jake Tyner for his career in the United States Congress. A Towson, Maryland native, Jake began his career in Washington, D.C. in 2016 as Director and Associate Policy Counsel of the Global Energy Institute for the United States Chamber of Commerce after receiving his bachelor's degree from Elon University and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Baltimore School of Law.”

“Mr. Speaker, as President Trump took office in January, the Biden- Harris Department of Energy finalized amended energy efficiency standards for commercial refrigeration equipment. H.J. Res. 75, introduced by Representative Goldman of Texas, a new member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, repeals this final rule.”

“Mr. Speaker, I have a letter here from the National Automatic Merchandising Association--vending machines, as most of us would know it--that it would be affecting their vending members.”

“Mr. Speaker, the Federal Register lists this class of equipment, and the simple payback period in years is 93.9 for all purchasers. I have it right here. Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, in the subcommittee this morning, it was brought to my attention that our colleague Sylvester Turner had passed away.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend, Chairman Griffith, for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, this rule is an example of unsubstantiated bureaucratic overreach that does not have any added impact to public health benefits and actually goes so far as to have a negative environmental impact.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give my sincere thanks to my Communications Director, DJ Griffin, who recently ended his tenure with my office. A proud graduate of Colgate University, DJ began his Washington, DC career as a Senior Associate Director of Research for the Republican National Committee.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Kayi Gambill Lewis. Kayi was the dedicated wife of former Congressman Ron Lewis for nearly 60 years, and together they proudly served Kentucky's Second District for fifteen years in the House of Representatives.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Larry Thomas Glass, Sr. Larry, a lifelong resident of Barren County, Kentucky, was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather to two children, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.”

“Mr. Speaker, I just want to note that the bill before us today schedules illicit fentanyl. We had testimony to say this will save lives. That is the vote before us today.”

“Mr. Speaker, we are going to work on the SUPPORT Act, but the vote before us today that people are going to put their names to, a yes or no: Do we want to make illegal derivatives of fentanyl produced and conceived in China sent to Mexico and across our border to kill our people?”

“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the comments. Mr. Speaker, I just will say that, if someone is trafficking in illicit fentanyl, they belong in jail. I understand the argument that people who are addicted need help and support, but if someone is trafficking in illicit fentanyl, they belong in jail.”

“Mr. Speaker, derivatives of illicit fentanyl have to be scheduled for traffickers to be prosecuted. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Allen), my good friend and member of the committee.”

“Mr. Speaker, we know that if this emergency declaration expires, that illicit fentanyl will no longer be scheduled and individuals will no longer be subject to arrest and prosecution.”

“Mr. Speaker, all I will say is that we know, and we have had testimony. We have had testimony from so many people who have come before our committee.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Alan Slobodin for 30 years of service to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. I am proud to join the entire Committee in honoring his significant achievement and distinguished career on Capitol Hill.”