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| https://austinscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-austin-scott-statement-fy21-ndaa | Rep. Austin Scott Statement on FY21 NDAA | 2020-12-30 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | legacy | TIFTON, GA Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the below statement on his vote to override President Trump's veto of the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (FY21 NDAA), which authorizes spending for the Department of Defense. The NDAA is one of the most important pieces of legislation our body passes each year, as it pays our warfighters and provides them with the resourcesthey need to tackle their missions and return home safely. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee and as the grandson of a World War II POW, this is a task I take very seriously, said Rep. Austin Scott. President Trump ultimately vetoed the measure due the package not addressing concerns over Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which created federal immunity for providers and users of social media companies and generally prevents them from being held liable for hosting content that someone else created. While I believe the President is founded in his concerns over Section 230, it is in our nation's best interest to pass the NDAA to deliver much-needed resources to our men and women in uniform, including a 3% pay raise and critical resources for installations like Robins and Moody Air Force Bases in Georgia's Eighth District, said. Rep. Scott. Social media companies should be held accountable for their selective censorship and bias that in many cases impedes the First Amendment of American citizens, but this issue can and should be addressed separate from the defense bill. I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress and President Trump to address this measure. In November, Rep. Scott was chosen to serve on a conference committee which was charged with working through differences of the House and Senate versions of FY21 NDAA to comprise a final bill for passage. The final bill provided resources for Robins and Moody Air Forces Bases in Georgia's Eighth District, as well as a 3% pay raise for troops and resources to help the De… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://austinscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-austin-scott-votes-extended-covid-19-relief-small-businesses-georgia | Rep. Austin Scott Votes for Extended COVID-19 Relief for Small Businesses, Georgia Families | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today,Representatives Austin Scott (GA-08) released the below statement upon House passage of the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus and COVID Relief Deal, which will provide extended relief for Georgia families and small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19. After months of needless waiting, the American people can rest a little easier knowing that extended COVID-19 relief is on the way. This legislative package, which includes money for routine government operations as well as extended COVID-19 relief, is a bipartisan-bicameral compromise that meets many Republican priorities to help American families, small businesses, and states continue to combat COVID-19 and get our economy back on track. While not perfect, I'm satisfied with the package and will continue to work to provide resources for those struggling with the impacts of the virus, said Rep. Austin Scott. This COVID-19 relief package is approximately $900 billion, or a net of approximately $325 billion after rescinding $429 billion in Federal Reserve 13(3) authority and repurposing unused Paycheck Protection Program funds, compared to the $3.3 trillion spending in Heroes 1 (H.R. 6800) and $2.4 trillion in Heroes 2 (H.R. 925). Key COVID-19 relief provisions: Small Business Relief: Extends the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and adds deductibility for PPP expenses Gives businesses experiencing severe revenue reductions an opportunity to apply for a second draw PPP loan Includes 501(c)(6) organizations but excludes unions from eligibility $15 billion in funding for entertainment venues, movie theaters, and museums that are experiencing significant revenue loss Codifies federal rules that ensure churches and faith-based organizations are eligible for PPP loans Vaccine Assistance: $20 billion for purchase of vaccines that will make the vaccine available at no charge for anyone who needs it $8 billion for vaccine distribution $20 billion to assist states with testing $20 billion distribution from existing provider relief fund Stim… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/blog-posts/seventh-district-georgia-congressional-transition | Seventh District of Georgia - Congressional Transition | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | Hello, In preparation for the start of the new Congress in January, the House of Representatives has closed my office and begun to transfer all 7th District operations to our newlyelected Representative, Carolyn Bourdeaux, who will take office on January 3rd, 2021.It is my sincere wish that you will continue tocall on her as you have called on me to ensure our communities are best served. Forten years, the people ofGwinnett and Forsythhave trusted me with their voting card, and that has been one of thehighesthonors of my life.I am forever grateful forhaving had thisopportunityto serveyou, and I am thankful for your support, your instruction, and your encouragement every step of the way.I am truly sorry that I am unable to continue to serve you today. Unfortunately, because the House has closed my office, this is an automated reply and not the personal response that I wish I could provide.If your need is urgentand should not wait until Congresswoman-elect Bourdeaux takes office on January 3rd, please reach out to our U.S.Senators,David PerdueandKellyLoeffler, who remain in office and are available to serve you. Sincerely, Rob Woodall Member of Congress | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletter-archive/washington-watch-121420 | Washington Watch - 12/14/20 | 2020-12-14 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL SUCCESS ON MAJOR LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS The House had a busy legislative schedule last week as we considered a number of important bills that shared wide bipartisan support. This included the long-awaited Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), the sixtieth consecutive National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) to give Congress a little more time to finalize negotiations about funding for FY21. As I have mentioned in previous newsletters, WRDA has tremendous importance for us in Georgia. From projects to deepen the Savannah Harbor to the maintenance of Lake Lanier and the Buford Dam, our state has a vested interest in ensuring the reauthorization and revision of WRDA. This year's bill, which was successfully negotiated between the House and Senate, shepherds in authorizations for new water projects, a reformed process for deauthorizing old ones, and modifications in how the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund is treated budgetarily. It passed the House by voice vote last Tuesday. The House also overwhelmingly passed the conference report to accompany H.R. 6395, the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for FY 21. The bicameral product came together as a bipartisan effort, exemplified by the bill being named after retiring House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Mac Thornberry. In addition to updates in military pay and benefits, this year's NDAA included provisions that will better position the United States against the continued threats posed by Russia and China, efforts to improve the efficacy and efficiency of the Pentagon as a whole, and updates to our acquisitions to improve military readiness. While each year's NDAA isn't perfect, they are important in securing ournation and providing our troops with the resources they both need and deserve. I was happy to vote in favor of the NDAA and with the Senate's passage last Friday, I look forward to it becoming law before the close of this Congress. Although Congress passed y… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://austinscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-austin-scott-leads-push-protect-american-blueberry-growers | Rep. Austin Scott Leads Push to Protect American Blueberry Growers | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Representatives Austin Scott (R-GA-08) and Al Lawson (D-FL-05) led several of their colleagues in sending a letter to the International Trade Commission (ITC) voicing support for a Section 201 safeguard investigation for the U.S. blueberry industry currently before the ITC. The members contend that extremely low pricing on rising imports during U.S. harvest periods have had a devastating impact on the domestic industry and request a prompt determination in the Section 201 case. Thousands of workers across the country have been laid off or not rehired.Scores of blueberry growers have gone out of business causing hardship on family farmers, economic harm to providers of packing and freezing services, and damage to the growers' local communities and tax bases.Grower profits have declined or vanished as prices have plummeted and blueberries have been left on bushes because it is uneconomic to harvest.In short, the effects of the import surge have been and remain devastating to the domestic blueberry industry, wrote the Members. As the Commission develops the evidentiary record in this case, it will be clear that imports are a substantial cause of serious injury to the domestic blueberry industry.We urge the Commission to promptly make an affirmative determination in this regard. In addition to the co-signers, the American Blueberry Growers Association and American Farm Bureau Federation support today's letter. Below is the text of the letter. You can also click here to read the letter. December 11, 2020 U.S. International Trade Commission 500 E Street, SW Washington, DC 20436 RE: Investigation No. TA-201-77 (Fresh, Chilled, and Frozen Blueberries) Dear Chairman Kearns and Commissioners: We write to express our support for the Commission's ongoing Section 201 investigation regarding fresh, chilled, and frozen blueberries. The significant surge of imports of blueberries in recent years, the timing of such imports during U.S. harvest periods, the extremely low pricing of the imports, and the targ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://austinscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-austin-scott-fights-covid-19-tax-relief-small-businesses | Rep. Austin Scott Fights for COVID-19 Tax Relief for Small Businesses | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | legacy | TIFTON, GA Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) joined several of his colleagues in sending a bipartisan letteryesterday urging House leadership to ensure small businesses who utilized the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) are able to claim normal business expense deductions. Following the sending of the letter, Rep. Scott released the below comment: PPP has been a lifeline for millions of American small businessowners and their employees, including many in Georgia. If Congressional leadership doesn't include a substantive fix soon, small businesses who have been struggling to keep their doors open during the COVID-19 pandemic are estimated to pay over $120 billion in taxes on forgivable PPP loans. Any end-of-year legislation should include provisions that allow small businesses who participated in the Paycheck Protection Program to deduct necessary business expenses as Congress intended in the CARES Act. Without this change, I fear many more American small businesses could close for good, impacting our national, state, and local economies for years to come, said Rep. Austin Scott. Below is the text of the letter. You can also click here to read the letter. December 9, 2020 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi The Honorable Kevin McCarthy Speaker of the House Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives H-232, U.S. Capitol H-204, U.S. Capitol The Honorable Steny Hoyer The Honorable Steve Scalise Majority Leader Minority Whip U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives H-107, U.S. Capitol H-148, U.S. Capitol Dear Speaker Pelosi, Leader McCarthy, Leader Hoyer, and Whip Scalise, Thank you for your continued efforts to provide assistance to the American people through these challenging times. As we continue working on additional coronavirus assistance measures, we want to bring your attention to an important issue affecting small businesses across the United States and ask for your help in providing much-needed relief. Over the past… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://austinscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-austin-scott-statement-final-passage-defense-bill | Rep. Austin Scott Statement on Final Passage of Defense Bill | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | legacy | TIFTON, GA Today, Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the below statement upon House passage of the Conference Report for the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (FY21 NDAA), which authorizes funding for Department of Defense (DOD) programs. The NDAA is one of the most important pieces of legislation we pass each year, and I am glad we were able to deliver this critical legislation to provide for our warfighters and their missions, said Rep. Scott. While the FY21 NDAA certainly isn't perfect, it accomplishes many important goals, including a much needed 3% pay raise for our troops, resources for new programs across the DOD, and support for missions at Robins and Moody Air Force Bases in Georgia's Eighth District. I encourage the President to sign this Conference Report to ensure our ability to tackle the threats we face today while planning for those of tomorrow. In November, Rep. Scott was chosen to serve on a conference committee which was charged with working through differences of the House and Senate versions of FY21 NDAA to comprise a final bill for passage. The legislation passed today is the result of House-Senate compromises and authorizes funding DOD for FY21. The FY21 NDAA Conference Report includes the following provisions important to Georgia's Eighth District: PROVIDING FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS AT ROBINS: The Conference Report includes language authored by Rep. Scott to prohibit the retirement of 16 critically important E8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) aircraft at Robins, which provide airborne surveillance, intelligence, and command and control to our military through on-board radar and computer subsystems equipment that gathers and distributes detailed battlefield information. Rep. Scott was also able to secure an increase of $27 million above the President's budget request for much-needed modernization upgrades to the JSTARS aircraft to ensure the system can continue to support com… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletter-archive/washington-watch-12720 | Washington Watch - 12/7/20 | 2020-12-07 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | HOUSE SKIPS COVID-19 RELIEF; PASSES MARIJUANA REFORM INSTEAD As many of you are aware, there are a number of pressing items that require Congress's attention before the end of the year, including a coronavirus relief package, funding for the government that runs out at the end of this week, completing consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act, reauthorizing the Coast Guard, and finalizing the Water Resources Development Act, to name a few. However, while the House didn't prioritize any of those items, the Democrat majority found time last week for the House to consider H.R. 3884, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act. Specifically, this bill would remove marijuana from the federal list of scheduled substances under the Controlled Substances Act and eliminate criminal penalties for those who manufacture, distribute, or possess marijuana. It would also create an Opportunity Trust Fund to assist those adversely impacted by the War on Drugs through a 5% sales tax on marijuana that would incrementally increase to 8% over five years. I don't fault the Majority for recognizing the need to reassess the federal government's role in regulating marijuana as states are ignoring federal law in increasing numbers. 36 states permit marijuana to be used for medical purposes, and 15 states allow for recreational use all in contravention of federal law while marijuana is still listed as a Schedule I substance. In fact, there is broad bipartisan support for addressing the wrong that is having two sets of rules for Americans to abide by. That said, setting timing issues aside, there are a number of flaws in the bill that my friends on the other side of the aisle did not take the time to address, again passing a messaging bill rather than legislation intended to become law. For example, the bill fails to include some commonsense protections for minors that we have for tobacco and vape products like banning flavored products that appeal to kids or teens, banning advertisements or public event… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletter-archive/district-connection-113020 | District Connection - 11/30/20 | 2020-11-30 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | GEORGIA VOTE COUNTING CONTINUES BY THE BOOK In the state of Georgia, we saw record-setting voter turnout for the general election on November 3rd. However, due to the increased use of mail-in ballots, this also meant confirming the official results of many elections could not be done overnight. With election results in several states across the nation too close to call including here in Georgia several steps had to be taken following the initial results to ensure an accurate vote count. For example, in Georgia, the November 3rd election results yielded such incredibly close vote shares in both of the U.S. Senate races and in the U.S. Presidential race that Georgia election laws automatically triggered runoff elections for both of Georgia's U.S. Senate seats and also required Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to launch a state-wide risk-limiting audit, which included a hand count of all ballots, to ensure voting machines yielded the correct results. Following the conclusion of the audit the largest hand count of ballots in recent history Secretary Raffensperger reaffirmed the original outcome of the presidential race in favor of former Vice President Joe Biden and took action to certify those results on November 20th, meeting the statutory deadline set by Georgia election law. However, because former Vice President Biden's margin of victory over President Donald Trump was less than 0.5% in Georgia's certified election results, the Trump campaign is entitled to and requested a formal recount of Georgia's ballots, a process that began last Tuesday to re-scan every legal paper ballot in the state to further ensure the validity of the state's election results. As I said before, there is no higher electoral priority than ensuring the confidence of the American people in our voting systems. I applaud the diligent efforts of our state and local election officials who have worked tirelessly to make sure we get it right. Of course, when allegations of impropriety are raised, those must be investigated. And this ele… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletter-archive/washington-watch-112320 | Washington Watch - 11/23/20 | 2020-11-23 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | HAPPY THANKSGIVING As we head into this year's holiday season, I want to wish you and your family a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. This year has been, without a doubt, a difficult one for so many in our country due to COVID-19. And celebrations around the dinner table will undeniably look different this year compared to most, with many families across the country opting to observe this day with one another virtually in order to best protect friends and loved ones. The CDC has issued updated guidelines on how to best observe Thanksgiving this Thursday, and I encourage you all to continue to follow public health and social distancing protocols to help prevent this virus' spread. Giving thanks in times like these can be difficult, yet we are all blessed in unique ways. Thanksgiving remains a time to reflect on those blessings. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to serve the Seventh District for the past ten years, and I am thankful for your support, your instruction, and your encouragement every step of the way. May God bless each and every one of you and your families this Thanksgiving season. HOUSE MISSES OPPORTUNITY FOR BIPARTISAN APPRENTICESHIP REFORM Members in the House returned to Capitol Hill this past week and brought forward a bill H.R. 8294 to update the National Apprenticeship Act. Over 80 years ago, Congress enacted the National Apprenticeship Act, which created the national registered apprenticeship (RA) system under the U.S. Department of Labor. Apprenticeships prepare workers for specific and highly-skilled occupations through paid on-the-job training and related educational instruction. At a time when more than 45 million Americans hold over $1.5 trillion in federal student loan debt, apprenticeships have and will continue to be an increasingly viable career option, creating an alternative pathway to high-paying jobs that ensure our workforce is well-trained and highly skilled. The National Apprenticeship Act serves a critical role in the apprenticeship space, graduating more than 80,000… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://austinscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-austin-scott-leads-bipartisan-push-level-playing-field-georgia-s | Rep. Austin Scott Leads Bipartisan Push to Level the Playing Field for Georgias Specialty Crop Producers | 2020-11-20 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA-08) lead a bipartisan letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer requesting a Section 332 investigation request to the International Trade Commission for cucumbers and squash to make a meaningful determination as to the impact of these seasonal imports on Southeastern markets. Joining Rep. Scott on the letter were Reps. Sanford Bishop (D-GA-02), Rick Allen (R-GA-12), and Buddy Carter (R-GA-01). Georgia growers testified at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) hearings in August regarding seasonal perishable fruit and vegetable imports. These fruit and vegetable imports from Mexico continue to dramatically impact U.S. markets and threaten the future of domestic farm production of perishable produce. As the fall season in Georgia is now in full swing, it appears that the problem is only getting worse, wrote the Members. A Section 332 investigation request to the International Trade Commission for cucumbers and squash is needed in order to make a meaningful determination as to the impact of these seasonal imports on Southeastern markets. These market changes occur quickly and can make or break a grower's season in a matter of days if import increases and the resulting price decreases coincide with harvest. On November 18, Senators David Perdue (R-GA) and Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) sent a similar letter to Ambassador Lighthizer requesting this investigation for cucumber and squash imports. You can click here to read their letter. The full letter can be found by clicking here or below. November 20, 2020 The Honorable Robert Lighthizer United States Trade Representative 600 17th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20006 Dear Ambassador Lighthizer: Georgia growers testified at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) hearings in August regarding seasonal perishable fruit and vegetable imports. These fruit and vegetable imports from Mexico continue to dramatically impact U.S. markets and threaten the future of domestic farm production of peri… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://austinscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-austin-scott-named-negotiator-defense-bill-1 | Rep. Austin Scott Named Negotiator for Defense Bill | 2020-11-18 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), was chosen to serve on a conference committee for the House and Senate versions of the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (FY21 NDAA), which will work through differences in the House and Senate versions of FY21 NDAA. This morning, the conference committee held their first meeting to outline each Chamber's priorities for the final legislation. During the virtual event, Rep. Scott stressed the importance of continuing to support current systems which provide battle-proven capabilities around the world, like the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) and the A-10C Warthog, until there are systems in place which exceed the capabilities that these systems provide to the warfighter. Following today's announcement and the committee's first meeting, Rep. Scott released the following statement: I'm very honored to be chosen to serve on the FY21 NDAA Conference Committee. While the House's FY21 NDAA wasn't perfect, I believe we were able to accomplish many goals important to Georgia and the nation, including new investments in systems and platforms across the Department of Defense and a 3% pay raise for our troops. Over the coming weeks, I look forward to hammering out a final piece of legislation that meets the unique challenges we face in securing freedom and keeping Americans safe, said Rep. Austin Scott. Throughout his time serving his constituents in Georgia's 8th district, Austin has distinguished himself as a selfless leader who holds true to conservative principles and understands the importance of a strong and capable military. That is why he was hand-picked to serve as a conferee on this year's NDAA. His entrepreneurial expertise and work in risk management will help navigate the most important piece of legislation Congress takes on - the defense bill that supports our service members and keeps our military strong. With Austin on the team, I know we will hav… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletter-archive/district-connection-111620 | District Connection - 11/16/20 | 2020-11-16 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | EFFORTS CONTINUE TO DEVELOP AND DEPLOY COVID-19 COUNTERMEASURES The COVID-19 pandemic is first and foremost a public health crisis, and some of the most critical efforts to combatting this virus have centered on developing countermeasures, such as diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines. There are several vaccine candidates in the process of clinical trials, and I know many of you may have seen Pfizer's recent announcement, which says its vaccine candidate has demonstrated a 90 percent efficacy rate based on results from its Phase 3 trial. As you may recall, earlier this summer the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an agreement, as part of itsOperation Warp Speed, that would provide for the production and delivery of 100 million doses of this COVID-19 vaccine, with the ability to acquire 500 million additional doses, if it is proven safe and effective. Additionally, just this morning, Moderna announcedequally encouraging data from its Phase 3 trial, indicating a vaccine efficacy of 94 percent.These results are undeniably encouraging, but those trials are ongoing. Any vaccine candidate will still need to demonstrate set standards of efficacy and safety, as well as receive regulatory approval from the FDA, before wider distribution. Additionally, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for a new therapeutic treatment that has shown evidence to reduce hospitalization and emergency visits for COVID-19 positive patients at increased risk of severe illness from the virus. And last month, the FDA approved its first treatment, remdesivir, for use in health care settings for adults and children 12 and older who require hospitalization from COVID-19. The federal government will continue to play a critical role in advancing vaccines and treatments to fight COVID-19, and as these efforts continue, we must continue to do our part and follow public health recommendations. The health of our communities and our further economic recovery is dependent … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletter-archive/district-connection-11920 | District Connection - 11/9/20 | 2020-11-09 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | 2020 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS Last week's record-shattering voter turnout across our great nation so much so that the vote count, primarily due to mail-in and absentee ballots has meant vote counting continues. While I know many were hoping to know all the final results by late Tuesday night, the increased use of absentee and mail-in ballots meant that just wasn't possible. We must ensure every vote that was legitimately cast is counted, and I am grateful for the state and local officials who have continued their thorough and diligent efforts to make sure the voices of the American people are heard. While it is likely that the close nature of these elections in many states, including our own, may mean these results will face legal challenges, there are at least two takeaways we know that are clear. First, absentee and mail-in ballots are likely to only grow in the future. Ensuring the confidence of the American people in these votes is vital to our democracy, and thus all allegations of impropriety must be investigated. There is no higher electoral priority than ensuring confidence in our system of voting. Second, we know that here in Georgia we will prepare to return to the polls on January 5th for a runoff election. All of America will be watching, and outside groups from across the nationand perhaps the worldwill be trying to influence our vote. I confess that I am comforted that the balance of power in Washington comes down to the vote of Georgia and Georgians. There is no group of voters that I trust more. JOBS REPORT SHOWS CONTINUED DECREASES IN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE, JOBS ADDED Last Friday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its most recentjobs report for the month of October. Coming on the heels of the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis's report from last week that indicated real GDP increased by an annual rate of 33.1 percent in the third quarter, the latest jobs report continues to spell out good news for a further economic return. In October, the unemployment rate dropped one percentage point n… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/blog-posts/washington-dc-tour-update-november-2020 | WASHINGTON D.C. TOUR UPDATE - December 2020 | 2020-11-02 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | As you may know, several popular tourist sites continue to be closed to the public due to concerns about COVID-19. Although these sites have temporarily closed their doors to the public, many of these destinations can now be explored through virtual tours and other online educational opportunities. Please see below for more information. WHITE HOUSE The White House will be open for tours on Fridays and Saturdays between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM with limited visitor capacity. As such, tour slots are rapidly being filled. Bookings must be submitted within three months before a prospective tour date and no sooner than 21 days beforehand. You can access virtual tours of the White House at https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/the-white-house. U.S. CAPITOL The House and Senate Sergeants at Arms have ordered limited access to the Capitol Complex. All tours of the Capitol Building have been cancelled through November 30, 2020. We do not know at this time whether the suspension of Capitol tours will extend beyond that date. We will post more information online when that is available. Although the U.S. Capitol Building is currently closed to the public, you can still explore the Capitol virtually at https://www.capitol.gov/#. BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is closed to the public until further notice. To learn more about BEP, please visit their website at http://www.bep.treas.gov/about.html. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS The Library of Congress buildings and facilities will be closed to the public until further notice. Additionally, all Library-sponsored public programs are postponed or cancelled until further notice. Please note, the Library of Congress is now offering virtual tours at https://www.loc.gov/visit/tours/online-tours/. You can also explore their online exhibits at https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/. SUPREME COURT The Supreme Court is closed to the public until further notice. You can access a virtual tour of the Supreme Court at https://www.oyez.org/tour. OTHER TOUR INFORMA… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletter-archive/district-connection-11220 | District Connection - 11/2/20 | 2020-11-02 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | ELECTION DAY 2020 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD Since 1845, the first Tuesday following the first Monday of November has historically marked Election Day in the United States, and tomorrow officially marks that time for the 2020 elections. Statewide, roughly 3.9 million Georgians have already cast their ballots, up from 2.3 million compared to this point in 2016 a truly historic turnout. I know many folks have a close eye on the presidential race, but the upcoming elections are also critical to deciding our leaders at not only the federal level, but at the state and local level as well. This year is especially unique for those of us in the Seventh Congressional District, as we choose to elect not only both of our Georgia senators, but also a new U.S. House Representative. As I said before, voting is essential to participating in our democracy and making your voice heard. No matter how you choose to cast your ballot, I hope you will choose to exercise this right and encourage your friends and family to do the same. Early voting in Georgia ended last Friday, and for more information about voting in-person on Election Day tomorrow, visit Georgia's My Voter Page to verify your registration status, find your polling location, and preview what's on the ballot. Remember to bring a valid state or federal government issued photo ID, and get in line before 7:00 PM when the polls close. Additionally, for those who have not yet returned your absentee ballots, please know that they must be postmarked and returned to your elections office by mail or delivered in person or at avalid drop box location by no later than 7:00 PM on November 3rd. I encourage you to ensure its delivery as soon as possible. For additional questions, please contact theGwinnett CountyorForsyth CountyElections office. RECORD GDP GROWTH SHOWS STRENGTH OF U.S. ECONOMY Last week, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released its latest data on the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the third quarter, showing a record 7.4 percent increase from the previous qua… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://austinscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-austin-scott-epa-s-expansion-dicamba-registrations-gives-farmers | Rep. Austin Scott: EPAs Expansion of Dicamba Registrations Gives Farmers More Certainty in the Midst of COVID-19s Negative Impacts | 2020-10-27 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | legacy | TIFTON, GA Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, today released the below statement upon U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announcing that EPA is approving new registrations for two dicamba products and extending the registration of an additional dicamba product. All three registrations include stringent control measures to protect the environment, including non-target plants, animals, and other crops not tolerant to dicamba. The announcement coincides with Administrator Wheeler and Regional EPA Administrator Mary Walker today visiting Cromley Farm in Brooklet, Georgia. Rep. Scott, as well as Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall, and U.S. Representatives Rick Allen (GA-12), Buddy Carter (GA-01) and Doug Collins (GA-09), joined the EPA officials for the visit. Click here to read more. Our farmers make the fiber, food, and fuel for the world, and without close partnerships with agencies like the EPA and risk management tools to plan operations, they would be unable to do so. I'm very glad to see this MOU between EPA and the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and the announcement to allow new registrations of dicamba products for cotton and soybeans two important crops in rural Georgia. This will balance environmental concerns while giving our farmers impacted by the effects of COVID-19 more certainty as they plan for the upcoming crop year. This move will better help farmers recover from market losses and collapses associated with the pandemic, and I look forward to seeing the positive impacts of this change for the industry and our rural communities who support agriculture, said Rep. Austin Scott, Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit. With today's decision, farmers now have the certainty they need to make plans for their 2021 growing season, said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. After reviewing … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletter-archive/district-connection-102620 | District Connection - 10/26/20 | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | VOTING UNDERWAY IN GEORGIA Nearly 60 million Americans are estimated to have already cast their ballot for the upcoming 2020 elections, and early voting in Georgia is well underway. As a fundamental civic duty, voting is a right that we must never take for granted. No matter how you choose to cast your ballot, I strongly encourage you to exercise this right. Before you vote, you can visit Georgia's My Voter Page to verify your voter registration status, find your polling place, view a sample ballot, or download an absentee ballot application (if you choose to vote by mail). Early voting ends on October 30th, and those looking to request an absentee ballot who have not already done so should submit an application as soon as possible, as that deadline is this Friday as well. Absentee ballots must be postmarked and returned to your elections office by mail or delivered in person or at a valid drop box location by 7:00 PM on November 3rd. If you choose to vote in person, be sure to bring a valid state or federal government issued photo ID, which you can learn more about HERE. For other questions, please contact the Gwinnett County or Forsyth County Elections office. You can also visit the Secretary of State's Voter Page to review helpful voter and election day information. PRESIDENT TRUMP ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER TO AID CONSERVATION EFFORTS As you may know, earlier this year, President Trump announced the United States' commitment to the World Economic Forum's One Trillion Trees Initiative aimed to better manage, conserve, and restore one trillion trees globally by 2030. And just last week, President Trump recently issued the Trillion Trees Executive Order, which creates the One Trillion Trees Interagency Council to coordinate federal forest conservation strategies with states, tribes, communities, non-profits, and the private sector. The Council will also assist in coordinating the United States' efforts with this global initiative. With over a third of the U.S. covered in forest, conservation of our American fores… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dougcollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/collins-gaetz-stand-against-limitations-second-amendment | Collins, Gaetz Stand Against Limitations on the Second Amendment | 2020-10-22 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | GA | Doug Collins | C001093 | dougcollins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Reps. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) and Matt Gaetz (R-Fl.) wrote a letter to the Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Regina Lombardo, calling out the ATF's decision to limit Americans' Second Amendment rights by prohibiting the manufacturing and marketing of the Honey Badger Pistol. "Recently, several Members of Congress have inquired with the ATF as to its determination regarding braces similar to the Honey Badger Pistol, they wrote. However, your agency has ignored these questions and, in doing so, has taken action hostile to citizens' Second Amendment rights and due process." The ATF claims their decision is justified under the National Firearms Act (NFA) and Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA). However, the Honey Badger Pistol is defined as a pistol, not a short-barreled rifle, so it falls outside the regulatory scope of both the NFA and GCA, as well as outside the ATF's enforcement authority. "The ATF's strong-arming of small businesses around the country into complying with arbitrary criteria in what your agency holds out as a voluntary classification process is bureaucracy at its worst, and the short-sighted determinations of your agency hold real-life implications for Americans trying to navigate the bureaucratic process around owning and using firearms, they continued. Read the full letter here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletter-archive/district-connection-101920 | District Connection - 10/19/20 | 2020-10-19 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | WEEK OF HEARINGS CONCLUDES FOR SCOTUS NOMINEE BARRETT While a holiday for some, last Monday kicked off a series of hearings in the Senate Judiciary Committee to perform its Constitutional obligation of advice and consent to advance President Trump's nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court. Although the hearings were marked at times with feckless procedural motions to delay the confirmation process, the occasion was largely civil and constructive. In fact, Ranking Member Diane Feinstein (D-CA) even praised the hearings as fair and one of the best set of hearings she's been a part of. Senator Feinstein's comments were a welcome reprieve from the partisan hyperbole surrounding the nomination of Judge Barrett and the judicial nomination process at large, where overblown statements about fairness and demonization of an individual's character dominated the conversation. It is true that the loss of the 60-vote threshold on judicial nominees has compromised the Senate's ability to work thoughtfully and collectively, but it is also true that the loss of the filibuster in this process was a direct cause of hyper-partisanship. The rules governing the Senate are what make it the world's greatest deliberative body, and I am hopeful that we will be able to return to a place where level heads prevail. At the conclusion of the final hearing, Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) scheduled the committee vote to advance Judge Barrett's nomination for Thursday this week, with full Senate consideration to immediately follow. LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE MEET WITH FEDERAL LEADERS The good work our local Chambers of Commerce do has been perhaps no more evident than during this time. They have continued to provide leadership, assistance, and counsel to businesses across our communities who have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. A full economic return is dependent on strong state and local leadership ensuring that conditions are in place to both properly protect public health and support businesses a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dougcollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/collins-biggs-introduce-resolution-push-nancy-pelosi-s-removal-speaker | Collins, Biggs Introduce Resolution to Push for Nancy Pelosis Removal as Speaker of the House | 2020-10-16 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | GA | Doug Collins | C001093 | dougcollins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Reps. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) and Andy Biggs (R-Az.) today formally introduced a resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Nancy Pelosi is unable to adequately serve as Speaker of the House and should therefore be removed from her position. "Speaker Nancy Pelosi's unwillingness to abide by the Constitution, combined with her recent actions, call into question her own mental fitness, said Collins. It's critical that the House of Representatives demand her removal from the line of succession." "Nancy Pelosi has politicized and tarnished the historic role of Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and she must be removed from this position, said Biggs. Speaker Pelosi has used her privileged capacity to launch repeated vitriolic attacks upon the duly elected president of the United States and against fellow Members of Congress. I commend Congressman Doug Collins for introducing this important resolution, and I call on my colleagues to support our efforts to remove Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House." This comes as Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduced legislation last Friday to create a commission that would allow Congress to oust a president from office using the 25th Amendment, after she accused President Trump of being in an altered state." Original cosponsors include Reps. Paul Gosar (R-Az.), Jody Hice (R-Ga.), Ted Budd (R-NC), and Jeff Duncan (R-SC). The text of the resolution can be found here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dougcollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/collins-scott-work-increase-international-market-access-us-pecans | Collins, Scott Work to Increase International Market Access for U.S. Pecans | 2020-10-16 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | GA | Doug Collins | C001093 | dougcollins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) joined Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) and 31 of their colleagues in sending a letter with bipartisan support to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer encouraging the Administration to prioritize reducing India's tariffs on American pecans as trade negotiations continue. "As you may know, American pecan producers have faced many challenges due to rising imports from Mexico, Chinese tariffs, natural disasters like Hurricane Michael, and the COVID-19 pandemic, they wrote. Gaining access to new markets for pecans will help ease the pain while orchards are replanted and a trade deal is negotiated with China." India's current tariff rate for U.S. pecans is 36%, much higher than its 10% rate for pistachios and almonds. Lowering these high tariffs will allow American pecan farmers to compete in this important market. "Lowering the tariff on pecans would provide the Indian people with more economical access to tree nut varieties, while providing a much-needed economic boost to rural America, they continued. Read the full letter here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://austinscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-austin-scott-leads-bipartisan-push-increase-international-market | Rep. Austin Scott Leads Bipartisan Push to Increase International Market Access for U.S. Pecans | 2020-10-15 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, along with 32 colleagues, today sent a bipartisan letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer encouraging the Administration to prioritize reducing India's tariffs on American pecans as trade negotiations continue. As you may know, American pecan producers have faced many challenges due to rising imports from Mexico, Chinese tariffs, natural disasters like Hurricane Michael, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Gaining access to new markets for pecans will help ease the pain while orchards are replanted and a trade deal is negotiated with China, wrote the Members. Lowering the tariff on pecans would provide the Indian people with more economical access to tree nut varieties, while providing a much-needed economic boost to rural America. You can click here for a copy of the letter or read the text below. October 15, 2020 The Honorable Robert Lighthizer United States Trade Representative 600 17th St NW Washington, DC 20006 Dear Ambassador Lighthizer: We write to you about ongoing negotiations between the Office of the United States Trade Representative and the Government of India. As you continue discussions with Prime Minister Modi's Administration to reach a trade deal and potentially reinstate India's Generalized System of Preference Status, we would like to stress the importance of removing existing barriers to the export of U.S. agricultural products, specifically pecans. As you may know, American pecan producers have faced many challenges due to rising imports from Mexico, Chinese tariffs, natural disasters like Hurricane Michael, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Gaining access to new markets for pecans will help ease the pain while orchards are replanted and a trade deal is negotiated with China. The growing middle class in India has demonstrated its desire for consumer-oriented agricultural products, like tree nuts, and the Indian market represents one of the most dynamic and fastest growing in the world. Unfor… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletter-archive/district-connection-101320 | District Connection - 10/13/20 | 2020-10-13 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | CBO RELEASES LONG-TERM BUDGET OUTLOOK The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is Congress' non-partisan scorekeeper, and each year, CBO publishes a report on the United States' long-term budget outlook. CBO's most recent report is the most troubling that I have seen. Driven by COVID-related spending, by the end of 2020, federal debt held by the public will equal 98 percent of our Gross Domestic Product (GDP). That will grow to 107 percent by 2023, the highest level ever recorded in our nation's history. And even though revenues are expected to rise, our overall financial situation is expected to decline. Our debt situation is projected to be so serious that by 2050, we'll be spending more on interest payments to service our debt than we will spend on all of Social Security. What a tragedy to see that amount of money going to debt service rather than being invested in the American people. We all know that the COVID-19 emergency has required more spending than anyone could have imagined, and I don't begrudge the government spending money when it is necessary. But, CBO's report shows us that every dollar counts, and we must make sure that we are using each precious dollar for its best and highest use. We know that sacrifices must be made in the future to ensure the U.S. Treasury is in a healthier place equipped to weather future, unknown economic storms. You can read the entire 2020 CBO Long-Term Budget Outlook HERE. EFFORTS TO ADRESSS MENTAL HEALTH AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC Last week, President Trump issued an Executive Order that directs Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar and Brooke Rollins, Acting Director of the Domestic Policy Council, to form a Coronavirus Mental Health Working Group. The group will initiate an all-of-government approach to address the mental health impacts of COVID-19, including examining ways to maximize federal support through agencies like the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) which was allocated $425 million in emergency funding,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dougcollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/fox-news-rep-doug-collins-introduces-resolution-push-pelosi-removal | Fox News: Rep. Doug Collins introduces resolution to push for Pelosi removal as House speaker | 2020-10-12 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | GA | Doug Collins | C001093 | dougcollins.house.gov | legacy | Brooke Singman Fox News October 12, 2020 Rep. Doug Collins on Monday introduced a resolution to push for the removal of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, claiming she does not have the mental fitness to lead the House of Representatives. "Speaker Nancy Pelosi's unwillingness to abide by the Constitution, combined with her recent actions, call into question her own mental fitness, which is why it's critical that the House of Representatives demand her removal from the line of succession, Collins said in a statement to Fox News. A draft of Collins' resolution, obtained by Fox News, argues that Pelosi is unable to adequately serve as Speaker of the House of Representatives and should therefore be removed from her position." The resolution states that Pelosi has spent the majority of the House of Representative's time pursuing baseless and fruitless investigations against President Trump and his administration, including launching an impeachment inquiry against him in the fall of 2019. The resolution continues: On October 31, 2019, Speaker Nancy Pelosi oversaw the first party-line vote to begin an impeachment inquiry into a president in the history of our country." The House of Representatives, in December, voted to adopt two articles of impeachment against the president: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. At the center of the inquiry was Trump's efforts to press Ukraine to launch politically related investigations regarding former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter's dealings in Ukraine, as well as issues related to the 2016 presidential election. The president's request came after millions of dollars in U.S. military aid to Ukraine had been frozen, which Democrats argue shows a quid pro quo arrangement. Trump has denied any wrongdoing. The president was acquitted on both articles of impeachment by the Senate in February. But Collins' resolution also states that Pelosi ripped up the State of the Union speech delivered by the president in February before the American people, referencing when Pelosi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dougcollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/collins-presses-atlanta-va-lack-dental-care-georgia-veterans-midst-covid | Collins Presses Atlanta VA on Lack of Dental Care for Georgia Veterans in the Midst of COVID | 2020-10-09 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | GA | Doug Collins | C001093 | dougcollins.house.gov | legacy | GAINESVILLE, Ga. Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) wrote a letter to the Atlanta VA Health Care System Director Ann R. Brown demanding answers after hearing from several Georgia veterans who have expressed concern for their dental health and wellbeing as a result of the VA's failure to provide eligible veterans with dental care in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. "Our veterans deserve the highest standard of care we can offer and the VA's exclusion of many dental treatments due to the coronavirus is requiring veterans to seek care elsewhere, Collins wrote. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the only dental care currently available to eligible veterans is urgent/emergent, a narrow category that excludes many necessary components of dental care. However, dental needs left untreated inevitably turn into emergency dental issues, causing complication and suffering for our veterans. "It is my hope that the VA can reach a positive resolution for our veterans continuing to suffer with dental issues left untreated by the VA, Collins continued. In the letter, Collins requested the VA provide a detailed response explaining what dental services are currently being offered by VA medical facilities and what processes are in place that would allow a veteran to receive dental care outside the VA while maintaining their VA benefits. To read the full letter, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dougcollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/collins-joins-buck-releasing-antitrust-report-presents-third-way-take | Collins Joins Buck in Releasing Antitrust Report that Presents a Third Way to Take on Big Tech | 2020-10-06 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | GA | Doug Collins | C001093 | dougcollins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) today joined Reps. Ken Buck (R-Colo.), Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), and Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) in releasing a report detailing solutions to rein in Big Tech's anticompetitive behavior. "The Third Way: Antitrust Enforcement in Big Tech" serves as a response to the majority staff's report on the year-long Big Tech investigation conducted by the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law. "This report offers a third way forward that will ensure our antitrust regulators have the tools and resources they require to conduct proper oversight and bring effective antitrust enforcement cases," the report reads. "It's clear that the ball is in Congress' court. Companies like Apple, Amazon, Google, and Facebook have acted anticompetitively. We need to rise to the occasion to offer the American people a solution that promotes free and fair competition and ensures the free market operates in a free and fair manner long into the future." "For too long, Big Tech has abused its dominance to engage in anticompetitive behavior and censor conservative voices, and it's time Congress take back its Article I authority to ensure the marketplace of ideas is working for every American, said Collins. By implementing these recommendations, we can ensure our antitrust laws already on the books are fostering free and fair competition in the digital marketplace and work best for both consumers and innovators. I'm proud to have been one of the four members who launched the Committee's investigation into Big Tech, and I want to thank Rep. Ken Buck for his hard work and thoughtful solutions to protecting competition in the digital market. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to hold Big Tech accountable and ensure our antitrust laws are working to keep the market competitive." "While I do not support the recommendations presented in the subcommittee's majority report, I fully support and am open to working with Chairman Cicilline to find a soluti… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletter-archive/washington-watch-10520 | Washington Watch - 10/5/20 | 2020-10-05 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | SEPTEMBER JOBS REPORT SHOWS MODERATE BUT CONTINUED GAINS The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its most recent jobs report last Friday, revealing gains in sectors that were among the hardest hit during the pandemic earlier this year, including retail, health care, and leisure and hospitality. With the addition of roughly 661,000 jobs in September, the national unemployment rate dropped from 8.4% to 7.9%, and 11.4 million jobs have now returned since the beginning of the public health emergency. However, the report also indicates a 0.3 percent decline in the labor force participation rate, which some economists attribute to an increase in at-home schooling amid the start of the new school year. While it will continue to take time to fully recover from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, we must remember the important role that adherence to public health guidelines will play in furthering our economic recovery. Particularly as the fall season moves forward which also historically marks the beginning of flu season, following public health guidelines will not only ensure the health and safety of the most at-risk among us, it will ensure businesses can continue to operate and reopen for the long-term. EFFORT IN HOUSETO RESTART PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM As many of you may have heard, Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA) recently filed a discharge petition, a tool in the House thatif it can garner 218 signatures from Members of Congressbrings a bill to the floor for consideration. H.R. 8265 provides for the second draw of the roughly $134 billion remaining Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds that sit idle for businesses that have no more than 300 employees and demonstrate at least a 25 percent reduction in gross revenues compared to that of 2019. Additionally, it would expand the PPP to include certain 501(c)(6) organizations and would set aside $25 billion specifically for entities with 10 or fewer employees. I have signed the discharge petition, but it still remains short of the 218 signa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomgraves.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401355 | Farewell Statement from Representative Tom Graves | 2020-10-02 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | GA | Tom Graves | G000560 | tomgraves.house.gov | legacy | Farewell Statement from Representative Tom Graves Washington, October 2, 2020- Today, Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) sent letters to officials in the U.S. House of Representatives and Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) to say he would be stepping down from Congress effective Sunday, October 4, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. Rep. Graves also entered the following farewell statement into the Congressional Record today: When I was young, my Dad always used to tell me that if I dreamed big and worked hard, I would achieve much. Dream Big, Work Hard, Achieve Much. I have carried that advice with me my entire life. Those words fueled my ability to go from the hall of a single-wide trailer to the halls of Congress. I write that today as I reflect on what makes America so special: the ability to chart your own course and achieve any dream. My heart is filled with gratitude for our country and the enduring experiment of democracy that has allowed someone like me to end up in the U.S. House of Representatives for the past decade. Serving as the Representative of Georgia's 9th and 14th districts has truly been the honor of my life. This privilege was made possible by the sacrifice and support of so many wonderful people. First and foremost, my parents Big Tom and Penny; my wife, Julie; my children, Josephine, John, and Janey. My family has supported me every step of the way on this path of public service. My wife and children bore a burden that often goes unrecognized in politics. There are many precious days of life that we spent apart. Knowing their sacrifice motivated me every day to do the very best I could. Now it's time to shift the focus to them, and support their journeys and dreams, just as they supported mine. For my final words entered into the C… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://austinscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-rep-austin-scott-slams-democrats-resolution-regarding-irwin-county | ICYMI: Rep. Austin Scott Slams Democrats for Resolution Regarding the Irwin County Detention Center | 2020-10-01 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) today spoke on the House Floor in regards to a whistleblower complaint filed with the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Office of the Inspector General (IOG) which alleged mass hysterectomies were being performed on detainees at the Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla, Georgia. The complaint also cited a lack of adherence to COVID-19 safety precautions. On September 26, several Congressional Democrats visited the center in Georgia's Eighth District. Today, they brought a resolution to the House Floor condemning the facility, DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and themedical staff named in the allegations. Rep. Scott contends that House Democrats should wait for the allegations to be investigated by DHS, as requested by Rep. Scott and several Members of Congress from both parties, before asserting them as true. On September 25, Rep. Scott and Rep. Doug Collins (GA-09) sent a letter to Joseph Cuffari, DHS Inspector General, urging the OIG to consider recently reported facts disputing the allegations and the radical agenda of Project South, the non-profit at the center of the claims, while conducting their investigation into the complaint. You can click here to read their letter. You can click here or the image below to watch Rep. Scott's remarks. Rep. Austin Scott speaks on the House Floor in response to allegations made against the Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla, Georgia. Below is a transcript of Rep. Scott's remarks edited for clarity: I'd like to thank my colleague and all my colleagues, and Madam Speaker. I'd like to focus my comments on the attacks on the Irwin County Hospital and the staff at the Irwin County Hospital. One of the things that I'd like to make very clear is, while I was not invited to the event at the Irwin County Detention Center that my colleagues had even though it is in my district I was on the telephone with people who were there at the time, including our local hospital administrator. I have been to that facility, and on… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dougcollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/collins-condemns-democrats-partisan-attack-irwin-county-detention-center | Collins Condemns Democrats Partisan Attack on Irwin County Detention Center on the House Floor | 2020-10-01 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | GA | Doug Collins | C001093 | dougcollins.house.gov | legacy | Urges Colleagues to Vote No' on H. Res. 1153 WASHINGTON, DC Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) today spoke on the House floor in opposition to H. Res. 1153, House Democrats' partisan attack on the employees and doctors at the Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla, Georgia. Over the last several weeks, House Democrats have repeatedly accused the Center of conspiring with local doctors to systemically sterilize illegal aliens, despite the abundance of evidence contradicting the allegations. Last week, Collins and Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) sent a letter urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) to consider the recently reported facts disputing Dawn Wooten and Project South's allegations regarding the treatment of detainees at the Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla, Georgia. To read the full letter, click here. To watch Collins' floor speech, click here or on the image below. Remarks as prepared: Madame Speaker, for weeks now, this Majority has embraced the absurd and baseless accusation that employees and doctors at the Irwin County Detention Center in my home state of Georgia are engaged in a conspiracy with local doctors to systemically sterilize illegal aliens. They have proven to the American people that no story is too outlandish to use in furtherance of their radical agenda. It would be a completely different situation if we were standing here today to take action on substantiated claims of mistreatment, but we are not. We are here today so that the Majority can attempt to squeeze one last bit of value out of the false claims propagated in Project South's complaint about the Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla, Georgia. The Left knows these complaints aren't true but they're hoping we'll ignore the mountain of evidence to contradict them. I have news for them: we won't. If the claim of mass hysterectomies were true or if it were even substantiated by the smallest amount of evidence it would absolutely call for swift action. But, to the contrary and to the dismay o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dougcollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/collins-intercountry-adoption-act-passes-senate-headed-president-s-desk | Collins Intercountry Adoption Act Passes Senate, Headed to Presidents Desk | 2020-10-01 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | GA | Doug Collins | C001093 | dougcollins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Last evening, the Senate passed Rep. Doug Collins' (R-Ga) Intercountry Adoption Information Act, sending it to President Trump's desk to be signed into law. Collins introduced the bill (H.R. 1952) back in March 2019 to remove obstacles for American families pursuing overseas adoption. The Intercountry Adoption Information Act passed the House unanimously in May 2019. "Millions of children at home and abroad are in need of a loving home, and families all across the globe are eager to provide them with the care and support they deserve," said Collins. "As international restrictions have tightened in light of COVID-19, it is especially critical now more than ever that we remove any additional obstacles for families pursuing adoption overseas. The Intercountry Adoption Information Act will help bring families together by ensuring parents pursuing overseas adoption have access to the information required to navigate the international adoption landscape, and ultimately, to bring their children home. I want to thank Senator Burr for shepherding this bill through the Senate, and I'm encouraged it is finally headed to President Trump's desk to be signed into law." Collins first introduced the Intercountry Adoption Information Act in 2018 to help parents like Pam and Mark Romano, a family in Northeast Georgia. The Romanos were in the process of adopting two brothers from Russia when the country suddenly halted all adoptions to the United States in 2012. The Intercountry Adoption Information Act requires the Secretary of State include in its annual report information on countries that have carried out a new policy or law that has reduced or prevented adoptions involving immigration to the United States. Further, the Department of State would be required to include information on efforts to encourage the resumption of stalled or halted adoption proceedings within these countries. These requirements will ensure families have access to consistent, up-to-date information about the adoption policies of foreign co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dougcollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/collins-sends-letter-fbi-director-christopher-wray-urging-him-resign | Collins Sends Letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray Urging Him to Resign | 2020-09-30 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | Senate | GA | Doug Collins | C001093 | dougcollins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) today sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray urging him to resign. "I urge you to do the right thing for this country and resign, Collins wrote. Read the full letter here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dougcollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/collins-introduces-constitutional-amendment-prohibit-court-packing | Collins Introduces Constitutional Amendment to Prohibit Court Packing | 2020-09-29 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | Senate | GA | Doug Collins | C001093 | dougcollins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) today formally introduced an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to prohibit a change to the number of seats on the U.S. Supreme Court until 10 years after enactment of any legislation to alter the size of the Court. "Democrats' latest threat to pack the Supreme Court throws our nation's history to the wayside in pursuit of political gain and threatens the very foundation of our democracy, said Collins. Since 1869, the Supreme Court has held exactly nine seats. To make a change during such a tumultuous time in our history diminishes the integrity of our nation's highest court and sets an extremely dangerous precedent. By passing a Constitutional Amendment to prohibit any changes to the number of justices until 10 years after any such legislation is signed into law, we can protect our nation's highest court from becoming a political football." This move comes as a number of Democrats have threatened to pack the Supreme Court if the U.S. Senate confirms Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court before the November election. Original cosponsors include Reps. Guy Reschenthaler (R-Pa.), Ken Buck (R-Colo.), Rick Crawford (R-Ark.), Austin Scott (R-Ga.), Rick Allen (R-Ga.), Michael Waltz (R-Fla.), Randy K. Weber (R-Texas), Kevin Hern (R-Okla.), John Rose (R-Tenn.), Bob Gibbs (R-Ohio), and Lloyd Smucker (R-Pa.). The text of the amendment can be found here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dougcollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/collins-receives-torchbearer-award-religious-freedom | Collins Receives Torchbearer Award for Religious Freedom | 2020-09-28 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | Senate | GA | Doug Collins | C001093 | dougcollins.house.gov | legacy | GAINESVILLE, Ga. Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) today received the Torchbearer Award from the Chaplain Alliance for Religious Liberty for his commitment to fighting for the religious freedom of our nation's servicemembers. "It's an incredible honor to be presented with the Chaplain Alliance for Religious Liberty's Torchbearer Award. As a pastor and an Air Force chaplain, I'll always fight to protect each and every Americans' right to freely exercise their religion, Collins said. "Representative Collins has been a stalwart defender of religious liberty, often working behind the scenes, to ensure military members may worship God freely, President of Chaplain Alliance and retired Navy Chaplain Capt. Craig Muehler said. "Representative Collins happens to be my personal Representative, so it is a great pleasure to present this award to him here in his hometown. Representative Collins has never refused a call for help when religious liberty has been threatened, Col. Ron Crews, Executive Director of Chaplain Alliance said. "Representative Collins has committed his life to the cause of religious freedom for our military, first as a chaplain, and then as a Member of Congress. He personifies the kind of tireless warrior who is deserving of the Torchbearer Award, General Counsel for First Liberty Institute Mike Berry said. The Chaplain Alliance for Religious Liberty is an organization made up of faith groups that provide chaplains for the U.S. military and other agencies. This organization represents over 2,600 chaplains serving the armed forces. Collins is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and the only military chaplain serving in Congress. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dougcollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/collins-statement-president-trump-nominating-judge-amy-coney-barrett | Collins Statement on President Trump Nominating Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court | 2020-09-28 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | Senate | GA | Doug Collins | C001093 | dougcollins.house.gov | legacy | GAINESVILLE, Ga. Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court. "By nominating Amy Coney Barrett, President Trump is reaffirming his steadfast commitment to fight for the unborn. Judge Barrett is a strong conservative and an outstanding jurist who will protect unborn children, stand up for the Second Amendment, uphold religious liberty, and strictly adhere to the Constitution. "We're facing a pivotal time in our nation's history, and the Supreme Court has a chance to forever change the outlook of our country. With Judge Barrett, we finally have a chance to overturn Roe v. Wade and give millions of unborn babies a chance to live. Amy Coney Barrett is the perfect pick, and I look forward to her swift confirmation. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletter-archive/washington-watch-92820 | Washington Watch - 9/28/20 | 2020-09-28 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | Senate | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | OBSERVING YOM KIPPUR G'mar Chatima Tova! To all those in our Jewish community observing Yom Kippur today, may you have an easy fast and a day of meaningful reflection. JUDGE AMY CONEY BARRETT ANNOUNCED AS SUPREME COURT NOMINEE As many of you may have heard, President Trump announced Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee to succeed the late Justice Ginsburg as an Associate Justice ofthe Supreme Court. Judge Barrett currently serves as a federal judge on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals serving Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. She has an established history as a scholar of the law, serving as a judicial law clerk for the late Justice Antonin Scalia and as a professor at the University of Notre Dame for 15 years, teaching federal courts, constitutional law and statutory interpretation, before being confirmed to the federal judiciary by the Senate in October 2017. Now that President Trump has named his nominee to serve on our nation's highest court, as you know, the Constitution vests the Senate with the responsibility of vetting and confirming Article III judicial nominees in carrying out its advice and consent role under the Constitution. As I said back in 2016 when President Obama nominated Merrick Garland to succeed Justice Scalia on the Supreme Court, I disagree with those who argue that there is a Presidential responsibility to refrain from nominating a new Supreme Court justice in an election year. As elected officials, our responsibility is to the Constitution, and I remain in the Constitutionalist camp that says the President's job is to name nominees and the Senate's job is to have hearings on those nominees. With an election on the horizon, I certainly understand there is abundant debate among folks about who they would like to see succeed a long-tenured Justice like Ruth Bader Ginsburg. But I worry that we have become so focused on the politics that we are ignoring the Constitutional responsibilities that our elected officials have taken an oath to uphold. Let's return our confirmation process to one g… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dougcollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/collins-scott-question-credibility-irwin-co-detention-center | Collins, Scott Question Credibility of Irwin Co. Detention Center Whistleblower Claims | 2020-09-25 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | Senate | GA | Doug Collins | C001093 | dougcollins.house.gov | legacy | Shed Light on Project South's Radical, Abolish ICE Agenda WASHINGTON, DC Reps. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) and Austin Scott (R-Ga.) sent a letter urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) to consider the recently reported facts disputing Dawn Wooten and Project South's allegations regarding the treatment of detainees at the Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla, Georgia. "Project South's complaint, which relied on several unsubstantiated, secondhand accounts and Ms. Wooten's own view of operations at the Center, was quickly refuted by individuals at both the Irwin County Hospital and Immigrations and Custom Enforcement (ICE) who have made clear that the group's claim of mass hysterectomies is unsupported by hospital and ICE records, they wrote. Despite these facts, Democrat Members of Congress and the media have seized on Ms. Wooten's claim that the doctor in question is a uterus collector' who takes all their uteruses out or he's taken their tubes out', leading congressional leaders to accept Project South's claims as fact, despite the increasing evidence demonstrating Ms. Wooten's claims are, at best, exaggerated and, at worst, completely fabricated." Collins and Scott also requested the DHS OIG consider the radical agenda of Project South, the non-profit at the center of Wooten's claims. "Given the fact that Project South openly characterizes the U.S. government's immigration laws as draconian' and racist', it is safe to assume this organization has a vested interest in furthering Ms. Wooten's allegations in an effort to shut down the facility, they continued. In fact, Project South boasts a goal of shutting down immigration centers', including their effort starting in 2017 to reiterate the demand for both' the Stewart Detention Center and the Irwin County Detention Center what they believe to be two of the worst immigration detention centers in the country' be shut down. Project South's website also boasts their free legal representation' of immigrants under investigatio… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/blog-posts/hartsfield-jackson-international-airport-community-briefings | Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Community Briefings | 2020-09-25 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | Senate | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | ____________________ Lawrenceville, GA 30046-6935 Phone: (770) 232-3005 Fax: (770) 232 -2909 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dougcollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/collins-statement-arrest-13-korean-foreign-nationals-working-sk-battery | Collins Statement on the Arrest of 13 Korean Foreign Nationals Working at SK Battery Plant | 2020-09-24 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | Senate | GA | Doug Collins | C001093 | dougcollins.house.gov | legacy | COMMERCE, Ga. Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 13 Korean foreign nationals illegally working at the SK Innovation Battery Plant in Jackson County. "These arrests confirm what we suspected all along: for months, SK and their contractors have been engaged in an ongoing scheme to illegally employ Korean foreign nationals at their facility in Northeast Georgia.These jobs were promised to hardworking Georgians, and SK's illegal and immoral actions have been nothing but a betrayal to Georgia taxpayers who have invested heavily in SK's development in our state. I want to thank ICE for acting swiftly in response to my calls to deport this illegal workforce and for their commitment to enforcing our immigration laws." The state of Georgia gave SK over $300 million in tax breaks, grants, and land to encourage them to bring their battery factory to the state. However, these arrests prove the jobs SK once promised for hardworking Georgians were instead being given to Korean foreign nationals. In mid-August, Collins sent a letter to ICE and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requesting a full investigation into SK's ongoing scheme after Collins was contacted by a constituent who had observed firsthand Korean nationals illegally working at the facility. One week later, Collins wrote a second letter to ICE and CBP urging swift action on the investigation into SK after Collins received new information on the company's ongoing effort to illegally employ foreign nationals at their facility. This came after Collins learned that local officials discovered over 200 Korean foreign nationals were training for on-the-job welding at a non-operational chicken farm just five miles from SK's construction site. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/blog-posts/washington-dc-tour-update-outdoor-capitol-tours | WASHINGTON D.C. TOUR UPDATES | 2020-09-22 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | Senate | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | As you may know, several popular tourist sites continue to be closed to the publicdue to concerns about COVID-19. While the White House recently opened for tours on Fridays and Saturdays with limited visitor capacity, the U.S. Capitol Building, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Library of Congress, and Supreme Court remain closed to the public until further notice. My staff and I miss welcoming visitors from the Seventh District, and together we have explored safe and creative ways to welcome our friends and neighbors back to Washington as it begins to reopen. To accommodate the Capitol's COVID-19 safety guidelines, I would like to officially announce the launch of outdoor tours of the Capitol Hill grounds. Visitors will have the chance to see and learn more about the history of Congress and the U.S. Capitol in an hour-long outdoor tour led by a member of my personal staff. The tour will be conducted using appropriate social distancing, mask wearing, and hand sanitizing procedures. There is truly no better way to learn about our government than a visit to Capitol Hill, which is why I look forward to safely welcoming visitors back to DC in the coming days. If you would like to request a tour of the White House or Capitol Hill grounds, please visit the tour page on my website. If you have any questions regarding this update, please do not hesitate to reach out to my staff at 202-225-4272. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://austinscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-austin-scott-encourages-farmers-impacted-covid-19-s-economic-toll | Rep. Austin Scott Encourages Farmers Impacted by COVID-19s Economic Toll to Sign Up for Extended USDA Relief | 2020-09-21 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | Senate | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC On Friday, September 18, President Donald Trump and Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), announced an additional $14 billion dollars for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19. Signup for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2) begins today, September 21, and will run through December 11, 2020. Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, released the below statement encouraging farmers negatively impacted by COVID-19 to sign up as soon as possible: As we continue to work through the impacts of COVID-19, ensuring the stability of our food supply chain remains a top priority for Congress and the Administration. USDA listened to feedback from producers and crafted a second program to better meet the needs of our farmers struggling through the negative economic impacts of COVID-19, including market and labor disruptions and other unforeseen costs associated with the virus. I'd encourage farmers whose operations were negatively impacted by COVID-19 to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2, which runs through December 11, 2020. More information can be found atwww.farmers.gov/cfap,said Rep. Austin Scott. USDA will use funds being made available from the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Charter Act and CARES Act to support farmers in need. USDA has incorporated improvements in CFAP 2 based from stakeholder engagement and public feedback to better meet the needs of impacted farmers and ranchers. CFAP 2 payments will provide eligible producers with financial assistance that gives them the ability to absorb some of the increased marketing costs associated with the COVID-19 outbreak. Eligible commodities for CFAP 2 include row crops, wool, livestock, specialty livestock, dairy, specialty crops, floriculture and nursey crops, aquaculture, broilers and eggs, and tobacco. Producers can apply for CFAP 2 at USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) coun… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dougcollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/fox-news-rep-doug-collins-introduce-constitutional-amendment-prohibit | Fox News: Rep. Doug Collins to introduce constitutional amendment to prohibit Supreme Court packing | 2020-09-21 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | Senate | GA | Doug Collins | C001093 | dougcollins.house.gov | legacy | 'We can protect our nation's highest court from becoming a political football,' Collins said Brooke Singman Fox News September 21, 2020 Rep. Doug Collins says he plans to introduce a constitutional amendment to prohibit a change to the size to the Supreme Court until 10 years after enactment of any legislation that would alter the number of seats on the high court. The legislation, which Collins, R-Ga., is set to roll out this week, comes after Democrats have threatened to pack the Supreme Court if President Trump nominates a pick to fill the vacancy left by late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg ahead of the 2020 presidential election. "Democrats' latest threat to pack the Supreme Court throws our nation's history to the wayside in pursuit of political gain and threatens the very foundation of our democracy, Collins said in a statement Monday. There's a high bar to passing an amendment: In order to pass, a constitutional amendment must receive approval from two-thirds of the House and Senate, as well as ratification from three-fourths of all states, or 38 out of 50. Collins noted that since 1869, the Supreme Court has held exactly nine seats." "To make a change during such a tumultuous time in our history diminishes the integrity of our nation's highest court and sets an extremely dangerous precedent, Collins said. By introducing a Constitutional Amendment to prohibit any changes to the number of justices until 10 years after any such legislation is signed into law, we can protect our nation's highest court from becoming a political football." Collin's comments and proposal comes after House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., over the weekend said the incoming Senate should immediately expand the high court. "If Sen. McConnell and @SenateGOP were to force through a nominee during a lame duck session before a new Senate and President can take office then the incoming Senate should immediately move to expand the Supreme Court, Nadler tweeted over the weekend. Filling the SCOTUS vacancy during a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletter-archive/washington-watch-92120 | Washington Watch - 9/21/20 | 2020-09-21 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | Senate | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | SUPREME COURT JUSTICE GINSBURG PASSES AWAY AT AGE 87 This past Friday, I was saddened to hear the news that Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away after a long-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Small in stature, but a giant among her peers, Justice Ginsburg was undeniably a trailblazer, with a unique ability to reach our youngest generations with a fervor that matched that of our oldest. She served for nearly three decades on our nation's highest court, where herimprint won't soon be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers remain with Justice Ginsburg's family, friends, colleagues, and those across the nation mourning this profound loss of a leader who was an icon to so many. RECOGNIZING FIRST RESPONDERS IN WAKE OF HURRICANE SALLY Last week, Hurricane Sally made landfall as a Category 2 Hurricane, bringing significant and devastating flooding to large parts of Alabama, Florida, and even here in Georgia, as the slow-moving storm continued its path through the Carolinas and much of the Southeast. President Trump has approved emergency declarations for states including Florida and Alabama which were the greatest impacted, having received up to 30 inches of rain in areas along the Gulf Coast. FEMA is continuing its work to offer assistance, and as relief efforts continue, we must not forget to highlight the incredible efforts of our first responders, linemen, and volunteers who have worked to rescue individuals from areas with significant flooding, restore power to homes, and donate their time and resources to serving those affected. Thank you for all that you do. CALLING FOR BIPARTISANSHIP DURING HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE While I'm disappointed that our work in the House Chamber last week wasn't one to move forward a COVID-19 relief package, I had hoped we would come together to move forward the pieces of legislation that were brought to the floor in a bipartisan manner. And to some extent, last week the House did a better job of that than other times in recent memory. For example, one bill the House consi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dougcollins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/collins-calls-justice-department-prosecute-netflix-distributing-child | Collins Calls on the Justice Department to Prosecute Netflix for Distributing Child Pornography | 2020-09-18 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | Senate | GA | Doug Collins | C001093 | dougcollins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) joined Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and 32 of his colleagues in sending a letter to Attorney General William Barr recommending the Department of Justice bring charges against Netflix, Inc. for the distribution of the film Cuties, which contains child pornography. "The First Amendment protects corporations and individuals from obscenity law if they can prove artistic expression, but this protection rightfully does not apply to child pornography, they wrote. Cuties is child pornography and its distributors should be prosecuted accordingly." United States federal law defines child pornography as any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor, and that conduct does not need to specifically depict sexual activity to qualify. As noted in the letter, Cuties meets this definition in several scenes. "Cuties' defenders claim that the film intends to criticize the objectification of young girls, they continued. The reality is that Cuties does depict minors engaged in sexually explicit acts. It's visual fodder for pedophiles and its message is beside the point." To read the full letter, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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