Guthrie announces NTIA's approval of Kentucky's BEAD proposal, aiming to connect over 86,000 underserved locations to broadband.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Guthrie announces NTIA approval: Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, announced the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Kentucky's Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program proposal. This approval is expected to bring broadband service to over 86,000 unserved and underserved locations in the state.
Funding and support details: The BEAD Program represents a historic $376.9 million investment in Kentucky's broadband connectivity, which Guthrie attributes to reforms initiated by the Trump Administration to ease prior regulatory burdens. He stated, "This historic investment... would not have been possible without the work of the Trump Administration."
Future initiatives: Guthrie emphasized ongoing efforts to streamline broadband permitting processes and ensure funding is deployed efficiently. Background information notes that the BEAD Program was part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, aimed at connecting every American to high-speed broadband.
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Brett Guthrie Fundraising
Brett Guthrie recently disclosed $389.0K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 233rd most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 40.7% came from individual donors.
Guthrie disclosed $531.7K of spending. This was the 82nd most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Guthrie disclosed $1.4M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 249th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Brett Guthrie's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Brett Guthrie Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Brett Guthrie:
- H.R.6498: Student Financial Clarity Act of 2025
- H.R.6087: To amend the Delta Development Act to add the Kentucky counties of Hancock, Ohio, and Daviess to the Delta Regional Authority area, and for other purposes.
- H.R.3286: Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2025
- H.R.2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Brett Guthrie on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Guthrie.
