S. Brett Guthrie
02/03/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/03/2026 14:13
Guthrie Secures Over $76 Million in Community Project Funding for Kentucky’s Second District
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement after the final passage of H.R. 7178, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. This bill included funding for the final two of 13 total community projects requested by Congressman Guthrie, totaling $76.65 million in funding for projects across the Second District.
"One of my most important jobs in Congress is developing legislation that encourages economic development, fosters an environment to spur job creation, and improves the quality of life for all Kentuckians," said Congressman Guthrie. "I'm proud that after months of work, I was able to secure $76.65 million for projects across our district. I am confident that these projects will make meaningful impacts for hardworking Kentucky families for years to come."
Community Project Funding Secured by Congressman Guthrie
- $14,000,000 - Edmonson County Water District Treatment Plant, Brownsville
This project will provide for the replacement and upgrade of intake structures and tower at the Edmonson County Water District's Brownsville facility, ensuring more reliable access to the Green River, a primary source of potable water for residents in Edmonson, Hart, and Grayson Counties.
- $2,000,000 - Green River Valley Water District, Hart County
This project will upgrade existing water lines to increase water supply from Bonnieville to Priceville to meet the area's rising demand.
- $2,000,000 - City of Lewisport Water Treatment Plant
This appropriation will help construct a new regional Water Treatment Plant to help ensure long term quality service for all Lewisport citizens as well as those households outside of the city limits that the plant services.
- $1,500,000 - City of Clarkson Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
The funding will help upgrade the current wastewater treatment system, as it is currently at capacity. It will also expand the system to allow for new users in the city of Clarkson.
- $2,130,750 - Meade County Water District System Upgrades
This project will install a new transmission main, along with a new interconnect, tank, and pump station, to help provide a more reliable and consistent supply of water to more than 5,000 rural customers in Meade County.
- $675,000 - New Haven Asbestos Water Line
This project will allow the LaRue County Water District to replace approximately 4,500 linear feet of existing asbestos cement water lines in the City of New Haven with a six-inch PVC pipe, to improve water quality throughout the city.
- $50,000,000 - Fort Knox ARAC Aviation Support Facility
This funding will support the Army Reserve rotary wing aviation maintenance mission at Fort Knox.
- $817,491 - Vine Grove Water Line Improvements
This funding will improve and replace undersized waterlines in Vine Grove, improving water pressure, reliability, and providing highly effective fire flow protection for the community.
- $854,400 - Greenville Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation
This funding will support infrastructure upgrades at the Greenville Wastewater Treatment Plant.
- $750,000 - Bullitt County Collection System Rehabilitation
This project will rehabilitate the wastewater collection system for Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District, previously the Bullitt County Sanitation District, that serves the cities of Hillview, Pioneer Village, Fox Chase, Hebron Estates, and Hunters Hollow.
- $656,000 - Auburn Cast Iron Water Line Replacement
This funding will provide for the replacement of 3,000 linear feet of galvanized water lines that have been in service since 1938 in Logan County.
- $470,617 - Barren County Sheriff's Technology Improvements
This funding will support the Barren County Sheriff's Department to purchase critical technology improvements such as body and cruiser cameras, software for cell phone recovery and access technology to expedite criminal investigations, license plate identification management equipment, a firearm training simulator, thermal imaging equipment, and digital speed monitors.
- $796,528 - Daviess County Sheriff's Office Community Response and Safeguard Initiative
These dollars will support the Daviess County Sheriff's Office Community Response and Safeguard Initiative to purchase critical equipment and provide tactical services that are needed to safeguard the public.
Listed below are additional community projects in KY-02, funded through the FY2026 appropriations process, requested and secured by Senator McConnell, a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee:
- $250,000 - Elizabethtown Regional Airport (EKX)- Transportation Planning, Research, and Development
- $9,000,000 - Elizabethtown Regional Airport (EKX)- Grants-in-Aid for Airports
- $6,600,000 - Owensboro Family YMCA- Owensboro and Daviess County Community Childcare Center
- $20,000,000 - Barren County- Cave City Area Agriculture Exposition Center
- $352,000 - Warren County Fiscal Court- Law Enforcement Technology and Equipment
- $9,256,000 - Edmonson County Water District for Water Treatment Plant Modernization- STAG - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
- $1,350,000 - Rural Community Facilities Program- Ohio County Healthcare Hospital Infrastructure Improvement
- $8,000 - Fort Knox- Emergency Services Railroad Overpass: Minor Construction
- $4,500 - Fort Knox- Warrior Dining Facility: Design
"One of my most important jobs in Congress is developing legislation that encourages economic development, fosters an environment to spur job creation, and improves the quality of life for all Kentuckians," said Congressman Guthrie. "I'm proud that after months of work, I was able to secure $76.65 million for projects across our district. I am confident that these projects will make meaningful impacts for hardworking Kentucky families for years to come."
Community Project Funding Secured by Congressman Guthrie
- $14,000,000 - Edmonson County Water District Treatment Plant, Brownsville
This project will provide for the replacement and upgrade of intake structures and tower at the Edmonson County Water District's Brownsville facility, ensuring more reliable access to the Green River, a primary source of potable water for residents in Edmonson, Hart, and Grayson Counties.
- $2,000,000 - Green River Valley Water District, Hart County
This project will upgrade existing water lines to increase water supply from Bonnieville to Priceville to meet the area's rising demand.
- $2,000,000 - City of Lewisport Water Treatment Plant
This appropriation will help construct a new regional Water Treatment Plant to help ensure long term quality service for all Lewisport citizens as well as those households outside of the city limits that the plant services.
- $1,500,000 - City of Clarkson Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
The funding will help upgrade the current wastewater treatment system, as it is currently at capacity. It will also expand the system to allow for new users in the city of Clarkson.
- $2,130,750 - Meade County Water District System Upgrades
This project will install a new transmission main, along with a new interconnect, tank, and pump station, to help provide a more reliable and consistent supply of water to more than 5,000 rural customers in Meade County.
- $675,000 - New Haven Asbestos Water Line
This project will allow the LaRue County Water District to replace approximately 4,500 linear feet of existing asbestos cement water lines in the City of New Haven with a six-inch PVC pipe, to improve water quality throughout the city.
- $50,000,000 - Fort Knox ARAC Aviation Support Facility
This funding will support the Army Reserve rotary wing aviation maintenance mission at Fort Knox.
- $817,491 - Vine Grove Water Line Improvements
This funding will improve and replace undersized waterlines in Vine Grove, improving water pressure, reliability, and providing highly effective fire flow protection for the community.
- $854,400 - Greenville Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation
This funding will support infrastructure upgrades at the Greenville Wastewater Treatment Plant.
- $750,000 - Bullitt County Collection System Rehabilitation
This project will rehabilitate the wastewater collection system for Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District, previously the Bullitt County Sanitation District, that serves the cities of Hillview, Pioneer Village, Fox Chase, Hebron Estates, and Hunters Hollow.
- $656,000 - Auburn Cast Iron Water Line Replacement
This funding will provide for the replacement of 3,000 linear feet of galvanized water lines that have been in service since 1938 in Logan County.
- $470,617 - Barren County Sheriff's Technology Improvements
This funding will support the Barren County Sheriff's Department to purchase critical technology improvements such as body and cruiser cameras, software for cell phone recovery and access technology to expedite criminal investigations, license plate identification management equipment, a firearm training simulator, thermal imaging equipment, and digital speed monitors.
- $796,528 - Daviess County Sheriff's Office Community Response and Safeguard Initiative
These dollars will support the Daviess County Sheriff's Office Community Response and Safeguard Initiative to purchase critical equipment and provide tactical services that are needed to safeguard the public.
Listed below are additional community projects in KY-02, funded through the FY2026 appropriations process, requested and secured by Senator McConnell, a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee:
- $250,000 - Elizabethtown Regional Airport (EKX)- Transportation Planning, Research, and Development
- $9,000,000 - Elizabethtown Regional Airport (EKX)- Grants-in-Aid for Airports
- $6,600,000 - Owensboro Family YMCA- Owensboro and Daviess County Community Childcare Center
- $20,000,000 - Barren County- Cave City Area Agriculture Exposition Center
- $352,000 - Warren County Fiscal Court- Law Enforcement Technology and Equipment
- $9,256,000 - Edmonson County Water District for Water Treatment Plant Modernization- STAG - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
- $1,350,000 - Rural Community Facilities Program- Ohio County Healthcare Hospital Infrastructure Improvement
- $8,000 - Fort Knox- Emergency Services Railroad Overpass: Minor Construction
- $4,500 - Fort Knox- Warrior Dining Facility: Design
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