Floor Statements

Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding earmarks I received as part of

H.R. 3183, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010.

Requesting Member: Congressman Brett Guthrie

Bill Number: H.R. 3183

Account: Department of Energy, EERE--B&B

Recipient: University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research, 2450 Research Park Drive, Lexington, KY 40511

Description of Request: Provide $1,000,000 to the University of Kentucky to work directly with agricultural and energy producers across the commonwealth to improve the research and development of biofuels production.

Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 3183, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010.

Requesting Member: Congressman Brett Guthrie

Bill Number: H.R. 3183

Account: Department of Energy, EERE--B&B

Recipient: Western Kentucky University Research Foundation, 1906 College Heights Blvd., #11016, Bowling Green, KY 42101

Description of Request: Provide $500,000 to the WKU Research Foundation to continue research on a one-step biodiesel production technology that produces flexible, renewable,

and alternative transportation fuels using 100% green feedstock.

Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 3170, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2010.

Requesting Member: Congressman Brett Guthrie

Bill Number: H.R. 3170

Account: Small Business Administration

Recipient: City of Bardstown, 220 N. 5th Street, Bardstown, KY 40004

Description of Request: Provide $100,000 to replace a water line to further economic development.

Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010.

Requesting Member: Congressman Brett Guthrie

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: FTA/Bus and Bus Facilities

Recipient: Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101

Description of Request: Provide $250,000 for the purchase of a new fuel-efficient, hybrid bus to meet the campus' transportation needs.

Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010.

Requesting Member: Congressman Brett Guthrie

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: HUD/EDI

Recipient: Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101

Description of Request: Provide $250,000 to assist the business accelerator in their mission to help students, local entrepreneurs, and emerging small businesses access technology to begin their businesses.

Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010.

Requesting Member: Congressman Brett Guthrie

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: HUD/EDI

Recipient: City of Bradfordsville

Description of Request: Provide $250,000 to renovate a vacant school for the purposes of a storm shelter, senior center, and community center.

Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010.

Requesting Member: Congressman Brett Guthrie

Bill Number: H.R. 3288

Account: FTA/Bus and Bus Facilities

Recipient: Audubon Area Community Services, 1800 W. Fourth Street, Owensboro, KY 42304

Description of Request: Provide $1,350,000 for a facility to maintain the bus fleet in order to ensure continued services to the region.

Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 3293, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010

Requesting Member: Congressman Brett Guthrie

Bill Number: H.R. 3293

Account: DOE/FIPSE

Recipient: Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101

Description of Request: Provide $500,000 for the purchase of classroom and laboratory equipment for the new satellite campus in Owensboro. The building is currently under construction and funds would provide computers and other equipment to ensure the classrooms and laboratories are operational and able to serve students' needs.

Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 3293, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010

Requesting Member: Congressman Brett Guthrie

Bill Number: H.R. 3293

Account: DOL/ETA-TES

Recipient: Campbellsville-Taylor County Industrial Development Authority, 107 W. Broadway, Campbellsville, KY 42718

Description of Request: Provide $500,000 to assist the organization with its job training goals. The funds will enable CTCIDA to work with the local Technology Training Center at Campbellsville University to provide technical skill development to the workforce.

I remember walking into my home one night when I was a senior in high school after school, 1982. My father and mother were talking with each other with a distressed look on their faces, and my dad was telling my mother that he was losing his job. The factory where he expected to work his entire life was shutting down. This was 1982, the recession, a recession like we find ourselves in today; and the prescription from Washington was to lower spending and to cut taxes.

In the late 1980s, my father decided to take advantage of the economy and create a plant that he used to work at; and he decided to start a new plant, created over 500 jobs because Washington's prescription was lowering taxes and lowering spending.

The prescription today coming out of Washington to try to get out of this recession is to raise regulation and to raise taxes; and, Mr. Speaker, I believe that's why we're lingering in this recession, because people don't want to invest, because they're concerned about what's happening here in Washington, D.C.

Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 2996, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010.

Requesting Member: Congressman Brett Guthrie

Bill Number: H.R. 2996

Account: STAG Water and Wastewater Infrastructure

Recipient: Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Water Resource Agency, 1722 Pleasant Valley Road, Owensboro, KY 42303

Description of Request: Provide $220,000 to install a sewer system in the Locust Hill Subdivision, which is currently without sewer services.

Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 2996, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010.

Requesting Member: Congressman Brett Guthrie

Bill Number: H.R. 2996

Account: Save America's Treasures

Recipient: Breckinridge County Fiscal Court, Hardinsburg, KY

Description of Request: Provide $150,000 to help preserve the historic Holt House. Judge Joseph Holt served as Judge Advocate General, and then later as Secretary of the Interior and Attorney General in President Lincoln's administration. The house has been on the National Register since 1976, however has not been properly maintained. Restoring the home would be key to helping develop regional tourism.

Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 2647, the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2010.

Requesting Member: Congressman Brett Guthrie

Bill Number: H.R. 2647

Account: RDT&E, Defensewide

Recipient: EWA, Inc. 2413 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101

Description of Request: Provide $2,000,000 to develop a tactical biometric identification system for the U.S. Special Operations Command. The system will allow intelligence officials to identify and track individuals of high suspicion remotely, without risking injury or loss of life. This project will allow for the development of a field- usable prototype, downsized for tactical mobility. It is a wise investment of taxpayer dollars to ensure, at a time when our nation's enemies attack through suicidal mass-casualty events, that the Special Operations Command be able to track and identify persons of high interest with high accuracy and from a safe distance.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Brigadier General Joseph Anderson for his service to Fort Knox and our nation. Brig. Gen. Anderson has effectively served as the Deputy Commanding General of the United States Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) since May 27, 2008. Brig. Gen. Anderson will be leaving this post in July 2009.

Brig. Gen. Anderson provided outstanding leadership for USAREC that ensured it would become a successful command for recruiting. He is a talented leader, skilled motivator, and inspiring mentor.

Brig. Gen. Anderson displayed exceptional training skills, innovative ideas, and outstanding performance. His commitment to ensuring the safety of USAREC soldiers, civilian employees, contractors, and family members was extraordinary.

Brig. Gen. Anderson's dedicated effort is an example for all Kentuckians to follow. I thank Brig. Gen. Anderson for his commitment to the people of Fort Knox, the men and women in the Army, and our nation.

Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 2487, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010.

Requesting Member: Congressman Brett Guthrie

Bill Number: H.R. 2487

Account: Department of Justice, COPS-Meth

Recipient: Daviess County Sheriff's Department, 212 St. Ann Street, Owensboro, KY 42301

Description of Request: Provide $300,000 to the Daviess County Sheriff's Department to assist local law enforcement agencies to fight methamphetamine production and use. These funds will enable regional and local anti-drug agencies across the Second District to work together in their efforts to combat methamphetamine production. Methamphetamine use is on the rise for the first time in half a decade and local law enforcement must have the tools they need to combat this problem.