Washington, Sept. 16 -- Congressman Brett Guthrie issued the following news release:

Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement following the House passage of three Committee-led bills to combat the manufacturing of illicit drugs and to protect Americans from dangerous substances, like fentanyl.

"I am glad to see the House take action to pass three House Energy and Commerce bills to build upon our work of combating illicit drugs that have devastated communities across our nation, especially here in Kentucky," said Congressman Guthrie. "These bipartisan bills will provide law enforcement additional tools to combat the production of fentanyl and other illicit dr...