Energy and Commerce

Congressman Guthrie serves on the House Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee for the 112th Congress.  E&C is the oldest standing legislative committee in the House with jurisdiction over our nation’s energy, telecommunications and consumer product safety policies.

Guthrie also serves on the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology; and Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade.

Latest News

Guthrie disappointed in President's decision against more jobs, energy independence
Congressman Guthrie released the following statement Wednesday, January 18, 2012, on President Obama’s decision against building the Keystone XL pipeline

Guthrie urges President to allow Keystone Pipeline
Keystone XL pipeline means greater energy independence, more jobs
Congressman Guthrie continued his insistence that President Obama stop playing politics with America’s energy security and certify TransCanada’s application to build the Keystone XL pipeline

Guthrie votes against administration's regulation of the internet
Congressman Guthrie voted Wednesday, March 9, 2011, in support of H. J. Res. 37 – a resolution of disapproval to stop the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) internet regulation.  

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