[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 73 (Thursday, May 1, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E378]
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                       RECOGNIZING BRANNON RAINS

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                           HON. BRETT GUTHRIE

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 2025

  Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Brannon Rains on his 
career with the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  A Dundee, Oregon native and 2018 graduate of Oregon State University, 
Brannon began his career in the U.S. House of Representatives as an 
intern for his home state Congressman, Representative Greg Walden (OR-
02) before joining the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in 2018 
as a Staff Assistant for Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers. Since that time, 
he has served as a Legislative Clerk, Policy Analyst, and most recently 
a Professional Staff Member for the Subcommittee on Commerce, 
Manufacturing, and Trade. When I became Chairman in January, Brannon 
stayed on as a valuable member of my team as a policy expert in 
critical areas such as artificial intelligence, data privacy, and 
children's online safety. During his time in the United States House of 
Representatives, he has helped develop important pieces of legislation 
including the RANSOMWARE Act and the American COMPETE Act. Brannon was 
also crucial in planning legislative hearings regarding technology 
policies, Federal Trade Commission, and Department of Commerce.
  Recently, Brannon accepted a role in Senator Todd Young's office as a 
Policy Advisor. I thank him for his service, congratulate him on his 
new role, and wish him the best.

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