Rep. Brett Guthrie Elected Energy and Commerce Chair, Defeating Rep. Latta, to Begin Role Next Year

Dec 9, 2024, 10:38 PM

Representative Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) has been elected as the next Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Guthrie secured the position after defeating Representative Bob Latta during a steering committee meeting. He will replace retiring Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (CMR) in this role. Guthrie's chairmanship will begin next year in the 119th Congress, where he is expected to lead efforts on healthcare costs, American energy, and rural internet access. The announcement was shared by the HouseCommerce Twitter handle.