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Rep. Brett Guthrie wins powerful House Energy and Commerce gavel


Published on 2024-12-09 18:21:20 - MSN
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  • Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) won the race to lead the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee next year, replacing retiring Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.). Why it matters: The panel's vast jurisdiction positions its chairman to play a lead role in crafting policy on an array of issues: everything from blocking China from engaging in U.

Representative Brett Guthrie from Kentucky has been appointed as the chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, a significant role that places him at the forefront of legislative efforts concerning energy, health care, and telecommunications. This position, which he assumed after the retirement of Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, gives him considerable influence over policy in these critical sectors. Guthrie, who has been a member of the committee since 2011, expressed his commitment to advancing policies that promote American energy independence, lower health care costs, and foster innovation in technology. His leadership comes at a pivotal time as the committee is expected to tackle issues like drug pricing, energy policy, and the regulation of big tech companies.

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