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Brett Guthrie

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Guthrie, a Republican on the Energy and Commerce Committee, spends most of his floor time managing consideration of largely bipartisan bills on health (ALS, breast cancer screening, traumatic brain injury, fentanyl and xylazine) and energy (grid capacity, battery recycling, critical minerals), typically urging a yes vote. His speech is heavily procedural—the signature phrase ‘I yield myself such time as I may consume’ opens nearly every statement, and closing remarks often consist mainly of thanking bill sponsors and yielding time, so much of his airtime goes to floor mechanics rather than argument, far more than most members. When he does argue, he is concrete and mostly free of invective: he cites figures (DERA’s $2.30 in outside funding per federal dollar, 47 million seized fentanyl pills), names bill sponsors across both parties, stresses competition with China on technology and minerals, and frequently ties bills back to Kentucky, as with bluegrass music’s origins in ‘my district.’ His main recurring weak spot is staying on the question: much of his speaking time answers something other than the issue under discussion, usually procedure or thanks, and he occasionally asserts conclusions like California’s emission waiver lacking ‘meaningful, measurable decrease in emissions’ with little supporting detail.Written by AI from their statements. Updated .

Average grade
B+
81 / 100 over 41 statements
Signal 63 / 100
Relevance 97 / 100
Respect Not scored yet
Clarity 95 / 100
Loses points more than most for Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.1.8 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×1.8 Loses points less than most for Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.Less often than most members.What the tags mean Averaged over the 41 of 81 statements graded so far.

Statements 81

House of Representatives ·

Application of Leave Provisions for Members of the Armed Forces to Members of the Public Health Service

“I want the House to vote yes on this bill.”
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Madam Speaker, I thank my friend from Pennsylvania for bringing this forward. I thank her for her service in the U.S. Air Force and her service here. In closing, Madam Speaker, I encourage a ``yes’’ vote on the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

“I have no more speakers, and I am ready to end the debate. I want to thank Una Lee for her work with our committee, even when we were on different sides. We will miss her.”
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Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I just want to speak briefly. I have no further speakers, so I will be prepared to close. The gentleman recognized Una Lee, but I didn’t get to speak earlier in the subcommittee today. We get to work with fantastic people here, and I know Una is one of them. We get to see, on the opposite sides of the table sometimes, but I know we are always working to try to improve our country. I thank her for her service. We will miss seeing her around the Energy and Commerce room. I am prepared to close, and I reserve the balance of my time.

“I want the House to pass this bill. It gives Public Health Service officers the same time off benefits as other military service members.”
Official Congressional Record

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 2846 led by the gentlewoman from Pennsylvania (Ms. Houlahan). The U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps is one of eight uniformed services in the U.S. It is first in line to defend our Nation’s public health against any threat. This bill closes the gap in benefits between Public Health Service officers and other civilian uniformed public servants by aligning their leave policies with those of other uniformed services. The dedicated men and women of the Public Health Service Corps have my respect and gratitude, and they deserve the same benefits and protections afforded to their fellow uniformed servicemembers. Madam Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.

“I want the House to pass this bill. It gives Public Health Service officers the same leave benefits as Army officers.”
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Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2846) to amend title II of the Public Health Service Act to include as an additional right or privilege of commissioned officers of the Public Health Service (and their beneficiaries) certain leave provided under title 10, United States Code to commissioned officers of the Army (or their beneficiaries). The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows:

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Ratepayer Protection Act

“We need data centers so we can beat China in the race for artificial intelligence. But local communities should decide where they go, and regular people should not have to pay for the extra power they use. I urge everyone to vote for this bill.”
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Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time to close. I agree, this is important. We have to beat China. We have to win the war on AI. If we don’t, they are going to set the standards for technology around the world. It needs to be with our values, not theirs. To do that, we have to have the data centers. It needs to be locally decided where they go, and ratepayers need to be protected from it. That is what I heard all of August. I think most of us home working heard about it. This is an example where people are going home, both sides of the aisle, listening, and coming back here and doing something about the concerns for the people they represent. I encourage support of this bill. I encourage for its passage, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Miller of Illinois). The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Guthrie) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 9340, as amended. The question was taken.

“I want the House to pass this bill. It protects families and small businesses from paying for power grid upgrades needed by large data centers. It also keeps technology jobs in America instead of China.”
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Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, sponsored by my colleague and friend from Colorado, Congressman Evans. This bill encourages States to protect our neighbors and small businesses from footing the bill for infrastructure investments needed for the AI race, while protecting existing State authorities. The evidence is clear: When States have the proper processes in place to protect households, interconnecting large-load data centers have positive benefits for the communities in which they reside. Data center growth can be a catalyst for investment in an aging grid, strengthening the tax base to fund essential public services and anchor tenants for utilities that lower rates for everyone else. Electricity demand is growing at a pace not seen since World War II, and communities are rightly concerned about what this might mean for their daily lives. As this industry continues to develop, I want to be absolutely clear that we need it to develop here at home and not in China. H.R. 9340 takes action on behalf of our constituents so we may keep costs low while ensuring the U.S. leads in the next-generation economy. If we cede the race for AI dominance to China, then China will set the standards for future technology. This bill strikes the right balance of providing a modest but important level of accountability as we continue to support this vital industry. Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend from Colorado again for his tireless bipartisan leadership on this issue. He is bringing together both sides of the aisle on a critical issue. I would say, we were home, working in our districts in August. We listened to our constituents, and we are here today based on what we heard, taking action here in Washington, D.C. That is how our system is supposed to work. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this legislation, and I reserve the balance of my time.

“I want the House to pass this bill. It makes large power users, like big data centers, pay for the electric grid upgrades they need.”
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Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 9340) to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal standard relating to the recovery of the full, incremental costs of upgrades that serve large-load customers, and for other purposes, as amended. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows:

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Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for Als Reauthorization Act of 2026

“I want everyone to vote for this bill. It helps fund research and treatments for ALS, which is important to families I have met in my district.”
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    Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time to close. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I will mention Brian and Sandra testified before our committee. When I was first elected to Congress, the Ensor family from Bullitt County, Kentucky, came to see me, and I got to know Mitch. I went to his funeral services, unfortunately. I was touched by his family, which is why this bill is important to me. Mr. Speaker, I strongly encourage everybody to vote for this bill. There may be a procedural call on this bill. This bill will pass this week. I look forward to seeing it pass, being sent to the Senate, and hopefully signed into law very soon. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

“I want the House to pass this bill. It keeps funding research to find treatments for ALS and similar brain diseases.”
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Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 8205 led by my colleagues, Representative Quigley and Representative Calvert. H.R. 8205 reauthorizes the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act, which has supported critical research and development for ALS therapies. The ACT for ALS program has worked to expand access to key therapies for both individuals with ALS and those with other rare neurodegenerative conditions. It is imperative that we pass this bill today to continue advancing research and therapeutic development in the fight against this disease. To my fellow Americans living with ALS and their caregivers, Mr. Speaker, I want to take a moment to let them know that I recognize their resilience and their commitment to a better future for themselves and other patients with ALS. Mr. Speaker, I want them to know that I stand with them, and I ask that my colleagues do the same. Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.

“I am asking the House to pass this bill to keep funding research and treatments for ALS.”
Official Congressional Record

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 8205) to amend the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act to reauthorize the provisions of such Act through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes, as amended. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows:

House of Representatives ·

NIH Implementing a Maternal Health and Pregnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone Act

“We must fix this problem. I am giving the representative from Pennsylvania five minutes to speak.”
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Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Fitzpatrick), my good friend. He is a member of the Ways and Means and Intel Committees and is really passionate about these issues. My friend from Colorado has touched on this. It is something that we absolutely have to get to the bottom of. I am very thankful for the leadership of the gentlewoman from Illinois and the gentleman from Pennsylvania.

“I support this bill. Most deaths related to pregnancy can be prevented. This bill funds research to find out why mothers die and how to stop it.”
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Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 6238, led by my colleagues Representatives Underwood and Fitzpatrick, which authorizes the Implementing a Maternal health and PRegnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone Initiative within the National Institutes of Health. According to CDC estimates, more than 80 percent of the pregnancy- related deaths and roughly half of the severe maternal morbidity events could be prevented. That is why it is so essential for us to advance the IMPROVE Initiative, which supports research into identifying and reducing preventable causes of maternal death and ways to improve maternal health outcomes. Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.

“I want the House to pass this bill. It funds research to improve health care for pregnant women and new mothers.”
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Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 6238) to establish the IMPROVE Initiative within the National Institutes of Health, as amended. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows:

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Deondra Dixon Include Project Act of 2025

“I want the House to pass this bill. It supports research into Down syndrome to help people with the condition live better, healthier lives.”
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Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 3491, led by my colleagues Representatives DeGette and Hudson. This bill would authorize the INCLUDE Project at the National Institutes of Health, which advances research into Down syndrome to improve the health and quality of life of individuals with Down syndrome and their families. This project investigates conditions that affect people with Down syndrome, as well as the general public, with a hope of improving our understanding of the condition and advancing the quality-of-life outcomes for individuals with Down syndrome and patients facing similar medical issues. I encourage my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.

“I want the House to pass this bill. It supports government research and training on Down syndrome.”
Official Congressional Record

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3491) to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a program of research, training, and investigation related to Down syndrome, and for other purposes. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows:

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Early Act Reauthorization of 2025

“I want to honor my colleague and his family. His brother served with us in Congress and died of cancer. We miss him.”
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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. We miss him. May God bless his family. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

“I want the House to pass this bill. It keeps funding programs that teach young women and doctors about breast cancer, so doctors can catch it early.”
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Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 4541, led by my colleagues Representatives Wasserman Schultz and Miller-Meeks. This bill reauthorizes funding for the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act, which supports critical education, outreach, and provider training efforts through HHS, acting through the CDC to close the gaps between screening and detection of breast cancer in women under the age of 45 and those at high risk. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer and second leading cause of cancer death among American women, claiming the lives of roughly 42,000 women annually. The EARLY Act has played a significant role in increasing breast cancer awareness and prevention efforts, and we must vote today to ensure future generations of women continue to benefit from these efforts. Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.

“I am asking the House to pass this bill. It keeps funding breast health education for young women.”
Official Congressional Record

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4541) to reauthorize the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009, as amended. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows:

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Programs to Prevent, Detect, and Treat Traumatic Brain Injuries

“I want the House to pass this bill. It keeps funding programs that prevent brain injuries and help patients recover. Over 69,000 people died from brain injuries in 2021, and we need to be ready to support these patients.”
Official Congressional Record

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 1493, led by my colleagues Representatives Pallone and Bacon, which would reauthorize HHS programs that allocate resources for traumatic brain injury prevention, improving access to TBI rehabilitation and TBI patient advocacy systems. TBI is a significant public health burden and a major driver of death and disability. In 2021 alone, there were over 69,000 TBI-related deaths. Though we may make every effort to prevent TBI from occurring in the first place, it is critical that when a TBI occurs, we are prepared and ready to employ resources that support patients in their recovery and rehabilitation. Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.

“I want the House to pass this bill. It continues and improves federal programs to prevent, detect, and treat brain injuries.”
Official Congressional Record

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1493) to reauthorize and make improvements to Federal programs relating to the prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries, and for other purposes, as amended. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: