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Brett Guthrie has accepted documented donations from sectors with material interests in "Conflict of interest as Trace Die Cast board member while serving on Energy & Commerce Committee" but has no public statement, vote, or hearing record on the topic. Expected position: As chair of the Energy and Commerce Committee with jurisdiction over motor vehicle safety and interstate commerce, Guthrie would be expected to address his board membership on Trace Die Cast, an aluminum auto-parts manufacturer with up to $10.5 million of his personal wealth invested. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: Guthrie has been publicly active throughout this period, giving interviews about energy policy, healthcare, and trade. Sludge reported in 2019 on his conflict of interest, noting that 'Guthrie's office did not return a request for comment.' He also did not respond to requests for comment from Kentucky Lantern in 2025 regarding his fundraising. No public statement addressing the conflict-of-interest concerns about his simultaneous role as Trace Die Cast board member and E&C chair was identified. Primary URL: https://readsludge.com/2019/01/23/congressman-sits-on-board-of-family-business-could-influence-policy-to-help-it/ Days silent: 2534. The constituent is owed an explanation of the official's position.
Subject: Constituent request: hearing on Brett Guthrie has not publicly weighed in on Conflict of interest as Trace Die Cast board member while serving on Energy Dear Members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, I am writing to ask the committee to hold a public hearing on the following matter that falls within your jurisdiction: Brett Guthrie has not publicly weighed in on Conflict of interest as Trace Die Cast board member while serving on Energy. The basis of this request is documented in publicly available evidence summarised here: Brett Guthrie has not publicly weighed in on Conflict of interest as Trace Die Cast board member while serving on Energy & Commerce Committee. Full evidence trail with source citations: https://g…
Subject: Tip — Brett Guthrie has not publicly weighed in on Conflict of interest as Trace Die Cast board member while serving on Energy & Commerce Committee Hi The Lever team, Tipping you to a documented accountability gap that aligns with your beat (Money in politics, regulatory capture): Brett Guthrie has not publicly weighed in on Conflict of interest as Trace Die Cast board member while serving on Energy & Commerce Committee One-line summary: Brett Guthrie has not publicly weighed in on Conflict of interest as Trace Die Cast board member while serving on Energy & Commerce Committee Full evidence trail with source citations and confidence labels: https://goblinhouse.net/wall/disclosure-gap-congress-g000558-conflict-of-interest-as-trace-die-…