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| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4923 | Reps. Allen, Stefanik, Foxx, Banks, Sen. Braun Lead Opposition to Biden Vaccine Mandate in Upcoming SCOTUS Case | 2021-12-30 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (NY-21), House Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (NC-05), Republican Study Committee Chairman Jim Banks (IN-03), and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) led over 130 Representatives and over 40 Senators in filing an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in the upcoming case considering the Biden Administration’s top-down Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring private employers with over 100 employees to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine or weekly testing. The brief argues that Congress did not give OSHA the authority to impose a vaccine mandate and urges SCOTUS to stay the mandate. In the brief, the Members write: “Congressional members have an interest in the powers they delegate to agencies not being abused—the legislative authority vested in the federal government belongs to Congress, not the Executive branch. In this case, the promulgation by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) of a sweeping, nationwide vaccine mandate on businesses intrudes into an area of legislative concern far beyond the authority of the agency. And it does so with a Mandate enacted through OSHA’s seldom-used ‘emergency temporary standard’ (ETS) provision that allows for bypass of notice and comment rulemaking under certain circumstances. That OSHA exceeded its authority in enacting the ETS Mandate is not a ‘particularly hard’ question.” The Members continue: “Moreover, congressional members—as representatives of the people of their States and districts—have an interest in the citizens they represent being able to craft local solutions to problems facing their States and districts. Federalism concerns should be addressed before requiring federally-imposed solutions. And this is especially true when the question at issue involves an area typically reserved to the States (such as vaccine mandates). At the least, Congress should be f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8650 | Mission Accomplished: FAA Approves Launch Site Operator License For Spaceport Camden | 2021-12-20 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Republican | House | GA | Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | C001103 | buddycarter.house.gov | buddycarter | https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WOODBINE, Ga. – Camden County, Georgia, a rocket testing location and alternate launch site for the Apollo program, has reclaimed its aerospace heritage with the issuance of a launch site operator license (LSOL) by the Federal Aviation Administration for Spaceport Camden. Spaceport Camden is a multi user, vertical lift, commercial launch site on the Atlantic seaboard that will support up to 12 small vehicle launches per year. “Opportunity - that is what Spaceport Camden’s LSOL is providing Camden County. Our already world-class economy is now diversifying in a way that will catapult Georgia into the 21st century and beyond,” said U.S. Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter. “I am immensely proud of Spaceport Camden for their hard work and innovation that made this possible. With this announcement, Georgia’s First District has solidified itself as a global leader.” “In the 20th century Camden County was declared the ‘Gateway to Space.’ With this license, we have retained that title again in the 21st century,” said Steve Howard, Camden County Administrator and Spaceport Camden executive project lead. “This once in a generation opportunity will provide a new frontier of economic prosperity for Camden, the region and the state of Georgia. Georgia is part of the new space race, and we will become one of the leaders,” added Howard. “It has been long time coming, but Camden County is immensely proud of this accomplishment. With this license, Spaceport Camden offers coastal Georgia over 100 miles of opportunity,” said Board of County Commissioners Chairman, Gary Blount. “We are no longer a one-dimensional economy solely reliant on the brave sailors and contractors at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay for economic prosperity,” added Blount. Spaceport Camden becomes the thirteenth licensed spaceport in the United States, but just the third vertical lift facility on the East Coast. Vertical lift comprises the lion’s share of commercial space activity and low latitude east coast launch sites are preferred due to the extra ve… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8652 | Carter helps secure $14.6 million for Georgia Ports | 2021-12-20 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Republican | House | GA | Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | C001103 | buddycarter.house.gov | buddycarter | https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced today that it is authorizing $14.6 million to the Georgia Ports Authority to expand operations at the Brunswick Port. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) voted for this funding, which was authorized under the FY 2021 Appropriations Act signed into law under President Trump. “This is exactly the type of strategic, targeted investment that will alleviate the supply chain crunch at our Ports and help Georgia maintain its status as a world-class shipping leader,” said Carter. Specifically, the funding will go towards constructing “a fourth roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessel berth at the Port of Brunswick's Colonel's Island Terminal in order to add needed capacity at the nation's second busiest Ro-Ro cargo port and more efficiently accommodate the larger 7,000-plus-unit vehicle carrier vessels that are becoming the industry standard for Ro-Ro ships calling at U.S. ports,” according to the DOT’s grant announcement. Rep. Carter wrote a letter to Secretary Buttigieg back in June urging him to approve this grant, citing the “the growing volume of U.S. automotive exports at the Port,” and the project’s potential to create “immediate and long-term family wage jobs.” “Taxpayer dollars should benefit the taxpayers. This grant will create generations of good-paying, in-demand jobs that will further attract businesses, people, and workers to Georgia’s First District,” said Carter. “I thank former President Trump for advocating for this legislation and the Georgia Ports Authority for their innovation and leadership, which made today’s grant announcement possible.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8649 | Carter on passing of Senator Isakson | 2021-12-19 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Republican | House | GA | Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | C001103 | buddycarter.house.gov | buddycarter | https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, former Georgia Senator Johnny Isakson tragically passed away. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) paid tribute to this great Georgian: “Senator Isakson is one of the greatest Georgians to ever walk the halls of Congress. When you were with Senator Isakson, there was an inescapable sense that you were witnessing history,” said Carter. “I am proud to call Senator Isakson a mentor. Last year, I had the honor to watch as he and the late Congressman John Lewis embraced on the House Floor. I will not soon forget that moment, as two of the greatest voices for freedom in our generation, both from Georgia, proved yet again that respect knows no political party. Senator Isakson, thank you for setting an example for what it means to govern with integrity. My thoughts and prayers are with your wife, Dianne, and family during this trying time.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=CA61DB1D-5C0A-4A43-8122-5A75D5D8475C | Rep. Austin Scott Announces 2021 Congressional App Challenge Winner | 2021-12-16 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Contest enriches STEM fields in middle and high school students. HAHIRA, GA.-- Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) today announced the Eighth District's 2021 Congressional App Challenge winners, Aarin Dave and Deshaun Hester. A panel of engineering judges chose the two Hahira Middle School 8th graders as winners for their Android App, LifeLearn. LifeLearn was created to help kids with physical & mental disabilities learn basic life skills that many elementary students already know. This is done in a clear and accessible manner in videos by their peers on the app. The winners were inspired to create this app by their fellow students who often struggled with basic life skills. The team consulted with the Life Skills teacher at Hahira Middle to better understand the behavior and needs of this particular student population and created an app that could make a difference. LifeLearn will be featured on the U.S. House of Representative's website (www.house.gov) and displayed in an exhibit in the U.S. Capitol Building alongside winners from other participating Congressional Districts across the country. The Congressional App Challenge is an annual, nationwide event intended to engage students' creativity and encourage their participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. This competition allows students to compete with peers throughout their own Congressional District by creating and exhibiting their software application, or "app," for web, PC, tablet, mobile, or other platforms of their choice. All current middle and high school students (6-12th grade) who reside in or attend school in the Eighth Congressional District are encouraged to start planning for the 2022 Congressional App Challenge. Students may compete as individuals or in teams of up to four, as long as two of the teammates are eligible to participate in the district. More details will be announced next Spring. Additional details can be found on Rep. Scott’s website https://austinscott.house.gov/help-center/congression… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8629 | Carter rejects Democrats’ bid to raise federal debt | 2021-12-15 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Republican | House | GA | Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | C001103 | buddycarter.house.gov | buddycarter | https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House early this morning officially sent a bill to President Biden’s desk to raise the debt limit up to nearly $31 trillion. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) proudly voted against this reckless legislation. On a nearly party line 221-209 vote, the House advanced S.J. Res 33, which paves the way to funding Washington Democrats’ radical tax and spending sprees. “Do not believe Pelosi, Biden, and Schumers’ lies - we did not raise the debt ceiling today to pay the nation’s existing debt. They did it so they could fund their socialist infrastructure and build back broke schemes,” said Carter. “I fully support the United States following through on its obligations and paying back our debt; but, I do not support Congressional Democrats and the Biden Administration manipulating what should be a bipartisan process to spend trillions of taxpayer dollars that will indebt our children, entrench bureaucracy into Americans’ lives, and benefit only the wealthy.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8630 | Carter introduces For the Parents Act | 2021-12-15 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Republican | House | GA | Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | C001103 | buddycarter.house.gov | buddycarter | https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) introduced the For the Parents Act, which will prohibit federal funding of public schools and institutions of higher education that teach the racist and divisive ideology known as Critical Race Theory (CRT). Taxpayer dollars should not flow towards institutions that peddle lies and hate to our students and children. The For the Parents Act protects the integrity of federally-funded curricula and parents’ rights to have a say in their child’s education. “America is not an inherently racist nation. We were built on the premise that all are created equal and are the freest nation to ever exist. Our children should learn about the whole of the American story, from the sin of slavery to the abolitionists and suffragettes. But they should do so in a way that inspires and unites them as a people to make the world a better place,” said Carter. Across the nation, parents are showing up at school board meetings to protest curriculum containing controversial CRT teachings, which divides students up into victim and oppressor groups based solely on the color of their skin. “With this bill, we are sending the message to our youth that no matter the color of their skin, there is room for them to succeed in America,” said Carter. “Martin Luther King Jr. famously longed for the day that we would ‘live in a nation where [children] will not be judged by the color of their skin.’ CRT will make that dream unattainable.” Original co-sponsors for the bill include Reps. Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Randy Weber (R-TX), Tom Tiffany (R-WI), Louie Gohmert (R-TX), and Brian Babin (R-TX). Read the full text of the bill here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4918 | Allen Leads Letter to Help Utilize Nuclear Production Tax Credit for Plant Vogtle | 2021-12-14 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today led a bipartisan, bicameral letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury asking for guidance to be issued for the Advanced Nuclear Production Tax Credit (NPTC). Advanced nuclear facilities, particularly Plant Vogtle, are currently unable to utilize these tax credits until new guidance is issued. The letter is signed by members of Congress from Georgia, Alabama and Florida, as these unique tax credits will directly benefit customers served by Plant Vogtle in these states. In their letter, the Members write: “In Georgia, Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 are the first advanced nuclear units ever to be built in the U.S. These Units are expected to enter commercial service in the third quarter of 2022 (Unit 3) and second quarter of 2023 (Unit 4). Once completed, these units will produce enough clean electricity to power one million homes and businesses. Plant Vogtle is owned by four entities with differing ownership and governance structures. The 2018 changes to the NPTC extend the NPTC and provide a mechanism to assure that all co-owners of the plant, regardless of ownership structure and tax status, could equally benefit from the provision of tax credits. Guidance far in advance of the commercial operation of Units 3 and 4 will allow the co-owners of Plant Vogtle to plan for the allocation of tax credits and secure agreements to maximize the benefit of the tax credits generated by operating the plant.” Full text of the letter can be found here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8610 | Carter Cosponsors Bill to Block CMS Vaccine Mandates | 2021-12-09 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Republican | House | GA | Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | C001103 | buddycarter.house.gov | buddycarter | https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) continues his charge against federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates, specifically as it related to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) employees, by signing onto Rep. Jeff Duncan's (R-SC) recent resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) that will halt President Biden’s harmful mandate for virtually all healthcare employees. Resolutions under the CRA are privileged under Congressional rules to ensure Congress is able to keep the Executive branch accountable. A CRA resolution requires a simple majority threshold to pass the House and Senate. “Vaccine mandates are unconstitutional. As we head into Christmas, workers need the peace of mind that comes with keeping their jobs and keeping the President out of their personal medical decisions. That’s why I am a proud cosponsor of this bill and proudly defend our health care workers’ right to decide with their doctor whether the COVID-19 vaccine is the right decision for them,” said Carter. Rep. Carter joins 160 of his colleagues in co-sponsoring this legislation to prevent any further unconstitutional overreach from the Biden Administration. Background: The Congressional Review Act process is the legal process whereby Congress can overturn an Administration regulation, once it has been properly noticed. “Proper notice” occurs once a regulation is printed in the Federal Register and received by the Clerks of the House and Senate. The CMS vaccine mandate regulation was printed in the Federal Register on November 5, 2021. It was noted as received by the Senate Clerk on December 1, 2021, and by the House Clerk on December 9, 2021. Now that all three of those notices have been received, a CRA receives privilege in the House if the Minority Leader brings it up as a “privileged resolution,” which means the House must bring the legislation to the floor for a vote. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=91EAB81F-A565-4721-B69F-8C7146832125 | Rep. Austin Scott on Final Passage of the FY22 NDAA | 2021-12-08 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the below statement upon a final negotiated Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passing the House of Representatives late yesterday. The NDAA sets Department of Defense (DoD) policies and authorizes funding levels for defense programs. “While it’s certainly not perfect, the FY22 NDAA provides more of the resources our men and women in uniform need to complete their important missions, modernize our platforms and systems, and protect the homeland. It provides significant resources for Service Chief and Combatant Commander priorities left unfunded by President Biden’s budget and is a 5% increase in national security spending over the previous fiscal year,” said Rep. Scott. “I voted in favor of the bill and was proud to help negotiate this final legislation, including making sure there were no red flag laws that infringe on any American’s Second Amendment rights and stopping a provision to require women from registering for the draft.” “Rep. Scott has been laser focused on working to ensure that our servicemembers have the funding and tools they need to be prepared for conflict. The NDAA is the most important piece of legislation that Congress produces – it is bipartisan and bicameral and most of all it protects our national security and supports our troops. I thank Rep. Scott for his work on this incredibly important piece of legislation,” said HASC Ranking Member Mike Rogers (AL-03). The FY22 NDAA provides $768 billion in total defense discretionary spending, $25 billion more than President Biden’s budget request. Highlights include providing a 2.7% pay raise for our troops, fully modernizing our nuclear triad, and focusing on supply chain security and supply chain independence from China, among many other things. It also contains 23 provisions authored by Rep. Scott that were included in the first House-passed version of the legislation. Click here to read more. Key … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8609 | Carter, Trahan celebrate passage of bill protecting children’s health | 2021-12-08 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Republican | House | GA | Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | C001103 | buddycarter.house.gov | buddycarter | https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, the lead sponsors of H.R. 5551 U.S. Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Lori Trahan (D-MA) celebrated passage of this landmark legislation to protect children suffering from birth defects and other developmental disorders. The bipartisan Improving Health of Children Act passed the House today on a 405-20 vote. This life-saving action will reaffirm the federal government’s commitment to supporting children’s health and well-being, 1 in 33 of whom suffer from a birth defect. “I am encouraged by the bipartisan agreement that children suffering from developmental disorders deserve adequate funding and resources,” said Congressman Carter, the bill’s Republican lead. “As this bill heads to the Senate, I will continue fighting to ensure that programs essential to finding cures and supplying treatment for life-threatening disorders are properly supported by the federal government. There is no cause more deserving of Congress’s time and attention than that of protecting young lives.” “Since its creation two decades ago, the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities has worked to ensure people living with disabilities are given the dignity, respect, and opportunities they need to succeed. I helped introduce the Improving the Health of Children Act to support that critical work,” said Congresswoman Trahan, the bill’s Democratic lead. “This bipartisan legislation will reauthorize the Center for the first time in fifteen years and provide it with the funding and resources necessary to support more than a dozen essential programs. I’m grateful to my colleagues in the House who supported this important legislation, and I look forward to partnering with our Senate counterparts to ensure it becomes law.” Specifically, H.R. 5551 would reestablish programs related to birth defects; folic acid; cerebral palsy; intellectual disabilities; child development; newborn screening; autism; fragile X syndrome; fetal alcohol syndrome; tourette syndrome; pediatric genetic disorders; disability … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=63 | Rep. Clyde Applauds Passage of FY22 NDAA | 2021-12-08 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement after the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 last night by a vote of 363-70: “As a 28-year Navy veteran who served three combat tours in Kuwait and Iraq, I strongly believe funding, equipping, and supporting our military is paramount to the security of our great nation. With threats increasing from adversaries across the globe, this year’s NDAA bolsters our capabilities to properly counter threats posed by China, Russia, Iran, and radical terrorist organizations. “No matter the mission, our brave men and women in uniform answer the call to protect our national interests and preserve our precious freedoms. We owe it to our troops to deliver the support and resources they need, which is why I am pleased that this NDAA provides a well-deserved 2.7% pay increase to our servicemembers and makes historic investments in future warfighter technologies. “I sincerely commend my Republican colleagues on the House and Senate Armed Service Committees for successfully working with Democrats to remove the poison pills that, as a staunch conservative, I could never support, including the proposed office of Countering Extremism, the proposed ‘Red Flag’ laws, and the requirement for women to register for Selective Service. Now that those partisan provisions have been eliminated, I am proud to support the final passage of this year’s NDAA, which strengthens our nation’s readiness to ensure that we have the most lethal military force in the world.” Background: Specifically, the conferenced FY22 NDAA: Boosts topline defense spending by $25 billion to reverse President Biden’s woefully underfunded budget Provides a 2.7% pay raise for and expanded benefits for military families Ensures historic investments in emerging technology, like AI, quantum computing, and hypersonic weapons Secures funding to defend our allies from Russian aggression, including $300 million for the Ukraine Security Alliance Initiativ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4911 | Rep. Allen Supports National Defense Authorization Act | 2021-12-07 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement after voting for final passage of the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual bill that authorizes defense spending and sets priorities for America’s military: “Congress has an important duty to ensure America’s military is equipped with the necessary resources to defend our nation while providing support to our service members and their families. This year’s national defense bill delivers on these goals, bolstering defense spending and including a pay raise for our troops, while holding the Biden Administration accountable for its disastrous and incompetent withdrawal from Afghanistan. “We must also continue to prepare for the future of warfare and combat threats posed by our strategic adversaries, like Russia and China. I’m proud of the work being done in Georgia’s 12th District to do just that, and this bill secures vital funding for U.S. Army Cyber Command at Fort Gordon and the important missions at the Savannah River Site. “While Democrats initially injected several controversial provisions such as ‘Red Flag’ laws and a requirement for women to register for the draft, I was glad to see they were ultimately rejected from the final bill. It is important that we never politicize our nation’s military, and in a time of so much divisiveness, I’m pleased to see Congress come together to support the men and women who courageously serve in uniform -- especially on the 80th anniversary of the attack at Pearl Harbor.” The Fiscal Year 2022 NDAA Conference Report: Reverses President Biden’s reckless cuts to our national security by boosting the defense topline by nearly $25 billion, ensuring growth of 5% from FY21. Authorizes a 2.7% pay increase for service members and extends military recruitment and retention bonuses and special pay authorities. Preserves service members’ free speech rights by protecting them from being punished for political statements on social media accounts. Prohibits a dishonorable discharge… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8608 | Democrats steamroll health care access to fund Build Back Broke | 2021-12-07 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Republican | House | GA | Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | C001103 | buddycarter.house.gov | buddycarter | https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) voted no on legislation that would pave the way to funding Washington Democrats’ build back broke agenda by increasing the national debt limit. Washington Democrats unnecessarily tied a vote on previously bipartisan health care relief to raising the debt limit, jeopardizing patients’ access to affordable health care during a pandemic. “Pelosi and Schumer showed their true colors today. To fund their socialist tax and spending spree, which places a several trillion-dollar debt on future generations, they risked stripping away key protections for patients, particularly in rural communities, who already struggle accessing vital care,” said Carter. Pelosi rammed the bill through the House Floor on a nearly party-line 222-212 vote. “By needlessly tying together these two unrelated bills, Schumer and Pelosi are sending a clear message to Americans: their right to pass socialist spending scams is equal to your right to access your doctor. “I am appalled that Congress has failed to maintain the bipartisan history of Medicare relief,” said Carter. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8599 | Carter: “Democrat dysfunction is threatening our democracy” | 2021-12-02 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Republican | House | GA | Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | C001103 | buddycarter.house.gov | buddycarter | https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | U.S. Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today voted against a last-ditch effort by congressional Democrats to enact federal spending legislation in a timely manner without provisions to safeguard American’s constitutional rights. “Lame duck Speaker Nancy Pelosi said it herself – when Congress fails to reach a deal, it is a failure of the party in charge. Washington Democrats are once again floundering right in front of our eyes,” said Carter. “Washington Democrats control all the levers of the federal government and are solely to blame if they cannot avert a shutdown. Democrat dysfunction is threatening our democracy by derailing efforts to accomplish one of the most basic responsibilities of governing.” The House today passed a largely partisan spending bill by a vote of 221-212. House Democrats also blocked a vote on a Parents Bill of Rights, once again demonstrating a lack of concern for the American people and real legislation. The spending bill is expected to fail in the Senate where Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is blocking efforts to protect that American people from President Joe Biden’s unconstitutional vaccine mandate. Without agreement, the government will shut down on at midnight. Carter called on Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer to take the threat of shutdown off the table by ending their blockade. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=30 | Rep. Clyde Rejects Democrats Irresponsible Continuing Resolution | 2021-12-02 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 6119, a Continuing Resolution (CR) that would extend government funding through February 18, 2022. The CR ultimately passed the House this evening by a vote of 221-212. “Ignoring fiscal responsibility, for months Democrats have foolishly prioritized advancing their radical agenda instead of effectively addressing government funding. Due to their inability to govern, House Democrats scrambled to cobble together this stop-gap funding bill that simply puts Congress back in the same problematic situation in two months' time – serving as yet another distraction from the Biden Administration’s myriad of crises. Additionally, this sham bill fails to defund President Biden’s wholly unacceptable and unconstitutional vaccine mandates, which have been responsible for massive job losses across the nation. I resolutely reject this partisan continuing resolution, and I urge House and Senate Democrats to put Americans first, get back to work, and pass FY2022 federal funding rather than kick the can down the road again with another stop-gap measure.” On Wednesday, Rep. Clyde joined his House Freedom Caucus colleagues in sending a letter to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell urging him and Senate Republicans to stand strong against the CR unless it blocks funding for President Biden’s vaccine mandates. Read the letter HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4906 | Rep. Rick Allen Announces Community Office Hours for December | 2021-12-01 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced today that his staff will be holding Community Office Hours across the 12th district during the month of December. These office hours offer the opportunity for constituents to receive personal assistance from Congressman Allen’s office in their local communities. There will be no formal presentation nor will Congressman Allen be in attendance. These office hours offer one-on-one visits between staff and Georgia-12 constituents. Staff will be available to assist with a number of federal issues, including problems with federal agencies, such as Social Security, Veterans Affairs, Medicare, and others. “Constituent service remains one of my top priorities as I serve Georgia’s 12th district," said Congressman Allen. "My staff and I are ready to help address issues Georgians may be experiencing with a federal agency, and I am pleased to offer this direct assistance closer to home.” Congressman Allen has permanent offices located in Richmond, Toombs, Laurens, and Bulloch counties; therefore, community office hours will not be held in these counties. Please see below for a list of Community Office Hours dates, times and locations by county: Treutlen County WHEN: Monday, December 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Treutlen County Commissioners Office 1830 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Soperton, GA 30457 Montgomery County WHEN: Monday, December 6th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Montgomery County Courthouse 400 S. Railroad Avenue Mount Vernon, GA 30445 Wheeler County WHEN: Monday, December 6th from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. WHERE: Alamo City Hall 105 Commerce St Alamo, GA 30411 Appling County WHEN: Wednesday, December 8th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. WHERE: Appling Courthouse Annex, Commissioners Meeting Room 69 Tippins Street Baxley, GA 31513 Tattnall County WHEN: Wednesday, December 8th from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. WHERE: Glennville Welcome Center 136 South Veterans Boulevard Glennville, GA 30427 Evans County WHEN: Wednesda… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8597 | Carter, Gonzalez Reintroduce Bipartisan Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act | 2021-12-01 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Republican | House | GA | Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | C001103 | buddycarter.house.gov | buddycarter | https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) introduced bipartisan legislation that would limit the power of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to artificially spike Medicaid drug prices. The Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act bans the use of spread pricing by middlemen (PBMs) in Medicaid managed care. PBMs drive up prescription drug costs without adding any value to the consumer. “Prescription drug prices are way too high. As a Pharmacist, I’ve seen the pain in patient’s eyes as they make the impossible choice between paying for food and paying for medication. With this bill, we can radically decrease drug prices and put power back into the hands of the patients, without expensive or heavy-handed government programs. I want to thank Congressman Gonzalez for his support and commitment to protecting the lives, health, and pocketbooks of patients across America,” said Carter. “Americans deserve transparency and accountability in their drug pricing, and the Transparency in Medicaid Act will do just that,” said Gonzalez. “This legislation will offer solutions to policies that have been negatively affecting healthcare and prescription drug costs for far too long. I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan bill with Congressman Carter to protect South Texas patients and community pharmacies.” Spread pricing occurs when a PBM charges health plans for prescription drugs more than they pay the pharmacy. Instead of passing the full payment on to pharmacies, PBMs keep the “spread” as profit. The bill was originally introduced in the 116th Congress with bipartisan support. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8585 | Carter on Guilty Verdicts in Ahmaud Arbery Trial | 2021-11-24 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | House | GA | Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | C001103 | buddycarter.house.gov | buddycarter | https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, a jury in Georgia found Gregory McMichael, Travis McMichael, and William "Roddie" Bryan Jr. guilty of the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), who represents the district in which the trial was held, commented on the verdict, stating: “The right to a trial by a jury of your peers is fundamental to a free and fair society. Today, justice was served. I thank the jury, judge, and legal counsel for their commitment to our orderly system of justice. I pray for the family of Ahmaud Arbery and hope that this verdict brings some much needed comfort ahead of the holiday season,” said Carter. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8584 | Carter introduces Build Better Borders Act | 2021-11-22 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | House | GA | Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | C001103 | buddycarter.house.gov | buddycarter | https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) announced the introduction of the Build Better Borders Act of 2021, a bill that will secure our southern border and ensure no illegal immigrant is given taxpayer dollars for breaking the law. “Drugs and crime are pouring across our southern border. Since Biden took office, illegal border crossings have increased over 200% and there is now enough fentanyl in the United States to kill every American adult three times over. As a pharmacist, I know an effective prescription when I see one, and building the wall is the only remedy to a crisis of this magnitude. We cannot treat illegal immigrants better than we do families of fallen soldiers. It’s time to reestablish the rule of law and force Joe Biden to protect our safety, taxpayer dollars, and constitution,” said Rep. Buddy Carter. The Build Better Borders Act, the real BBB, will increase civil monetary penalties for illegally crossing the border to $450,000. It also stipulates that any funds collected from these fines will be directed to border wall construction along the United States’ southern border. Reps. Rick Allen (R-GA), Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Glenn Grothman (R-WI), and Jody Hice (R-GA) cosponsored this legislation. “The Biden Administration has not requested any funding for the border wall, in fact they have actively stopped construction! Now they allegedly want to pay illegal immigrants as much as $450,000. These policies have sent the wrong message that our border is wide open and there are no consequences for illegally entering our country. Our commonsense legislation will increase fines for those who break the law and then put those funds toward securing our border,” said Rep. Rick Allen. “Illegal immigration is a serious crime and deserves a serious penalty. Instead of giving $450,000 payouts to aliens who entered our country illegally, the Biden Administration should prosecute illegal aliens for breaking our laws. Enough is enough. America deserves sovereignty and security, not an Administration that incentiv… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4903 | Rep. Allen Statement on Biden's Build Back Broke Act | 2021-11-19 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today released the following statement on House Democrats’ passage of Biden’s “Build Back Better” Act: “The so-called ‘Build Back Better Act’ will destroy our economy as we know it. If you think rising prices at the gas pump and empty shelves in the grocery store are bad now, you better hope the Senate stops this bill in its tracks. It is the most socialist piece of legislation and the biggest expansion of government in our lifetime, and enacting it will only make our nation’s many ongoing crises worse. “This process has been a slap in the face to every American taxpayer. This 2,000+ page bill will raise taxes, radically expand the IRS's access to Americans’ bank accounts, and rampantly spend taxpayer dollars -- and it was crafted behind closed doors with no bipartisan input. “I urge my Senate colleagues to stand strong and oppose this trillion dollar tax and spend spree that will bankrupt our nation and burden our future generations with insurmountable debt.” Background: The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that the bill will add $367 billion to the deficit over the next decade. The “Build Back Better” Act: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=521A5481-6AE2-46DA-A05F-4F363F6FDAB2 | Rep. Austin Scott Votes Against Biden’s Social Spending Spree | 2021-11-19 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) issued the below statement upon the House of Representatives passing the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376). Rep. Scott voted against the massive tax and spending bill which he contends would exacerbate rising inflation and raise taxes on Americans. The bill is expected to face substantial roadblocks in the U.S. Senate. “The so-called ‘Build Back Better Act' is nothing more than a tax and spending spree to fund liberal policies. At a time when many American families are feeling a financial pinch, this bill would dramatically exacerbate inflation, raise taxes on families and small businesses, and expand the size and power of the federal government,” said Rep. Scott. “We are just days away from a potential government shutdown and debt limit default, and all Democrats care about is passing another piece of their socialist agenda. It’s baffling and disgraceful just how out-of-touch President Biden and Congressional Democrats are with issues impacting American families. If passed by the Senate in its current form, the legislation would: Provide the IRS nearly $80 billion for tax enforcement purposes. It is estimated this will allow the IRS to more than double in size and hire 87,000 new agents. Grant amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants while the border crisis continues to surge. Perpetuate labor shortages by eliminating work requirements to receive welfare benefits for able-bodied adults – at a time when there are over 10.4 million job openings. Create a Civilian Climate Corps that would employ thousands of young people to work on climate change mitigation projects Impede and ban domestic energy and mineral production, increasing our dependencies on resources supplied by OPEC, Russia, and China. Raise taxes on natural gas, increasing the costs of nearly everything. Implement socialist price control schemes for prescription drugs that will negatively impact seniors, patients, those with rare diseases, and their families. Create over 150 new gov… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8577 | Build Back Broke threatens Americans' livelihoods | 2021-11-19 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | House | GA | Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | C001103 | buddycarter.house.gov | buddycarter | https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – House Democrats today rammed through President Biden’s radical socialist spending spree, capping off a year of historic government waste. U.S. Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) proudly voted no on the so-called Build Back Better agenda. “This bill provides one of the largest SALT tax breaks ever, proving once and for all that the Biden agenda benefits the billionaires, not the bartenders. Today, I voted for the bartenders. For the single mothers who can no longer afford to put food on the table. For the taxicab drivers who can no longer afford gas. For the small business owners struggling to make ends meet, the lives of the unborn, and, most importantly, for residents of Georgia’s First Congressional District. The federal government has no business spending $3.5 trillion dollars that it doesn’t have to implement invasive, inefficient programs that nobody wants. The Bible says ‘by their works ye shall know them.’ After today’s vote, we know that Democrats are the party of millionaires, illegal immigrants, left-wing extremists, and bureaucrats,” said Carter. The bill passed despite a disappointing Congressional Budget Office score, which found that Biden, Pelosi, and Schumer lied about the true cost of their spending spree. “The Democrats’ radical wish-list is not fully paid for. Instead, generations of middle-class Americans will pay for Biden’s agenda with higher taxes and higher prices at gas pumps and grocery stores. Our supply chain is crumbling. Businesses can’t find workers. Drugs are pouring across our southern border. And the Commander-in-Chief is swiping America’s credit cards and putting his legacy ahead of his electorate.” said Carter. The Senate will now determine the fate of a package that, among other terrible proposals: Authorizes $4.5 trillion in new spending; Hikes middle-class taxes by 30 percent; Fuels highest spike in consumer prices in 40 years; Builds 150 new government programs; Wastes $550 billion on Green New Deal proposals; Gives SALT tax breaks to … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=29 | Rep. Clyde Denounces Democrats Big Government Socialist Spending Bill | 2021-11-19 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | – Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 5376, the “Build Back Better Act,” which passed the House this morning by a vote of 220-213: “For months on end, Democrats have recklessly steamrolled ahead - determined to pass the most progressive and expensive piece of legislation in our history. Ripe with radical policies, the Biden Bernie Bankruptcy Act will fundamentally alter the course of our great nation by codifying the Far-Left’s dangerous policies, such as components of the Green New Deal, taxpayer-funded abortion, and the weaponization of the IRS. “Allergic to logic, Speaker Pelosi rammed this pricey package through at a time when inflation is skyrocketing to its highest point in over three decades. As Americans struggle to afford groceries, gas, and heating bills, Democrats are eagerly exacerbating the ongoing inflation crisis by injecting another $4 trillion into the economy. Further kicking millions of hardworking Americans while they’re down, this imprudent legislation imposes tax hikes on the middle-class - while simultaneously handing hefty tax breaks to the ultra-rich. The Democrats’ severely warped priorities reveal the lengths they will go to enact their liberal wish list. “American families, workers, and small businesses are desperate for solutions to remedy the multitude of crises facing our nation, yet this sham spending bill does nothing to offer a helping hand. Instead, President Biden’s so-called ‘Build Back Better Act’ only stands to increase bureaucratic red tape, enrich our adversaries, and further cripple Americans’ pocketbooks. I cannot support this fiscally irresponsible and morally bankrupt piece of legislation that moves our nation one giant step toward Big Government Socialism, which is why I resolutely voted ‘NO’ on H.R. 5376.” Rep. Clyde Lambastes the Democrats' Biden Bernie Bankruptcy Act During House Floor Debate | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4902 | PHOTOS: Rep. Allen Challenges Biden's Workplace Vaccine Mandate | 2021-11-18 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Thank you Representative Keller for leading this effort and for having me here today to help serve as a voice for the over 80 million American workers who will be impacted by Biden’s unprecedented – and likely unconstitutional – vaccine mandate on private workplaces. We’re here today to fight for the employees and employers who have been eager to return to work after months of forced lockdowns and pandemic-related closures. And for the families whose wallets are feeling the impacts of rising prices and surging inflation as they work to put a meal on their kitchen table. But because of Biden’s workplace vaccine mandate – they are weighing a decision that no one should ever have to make: lose your job or fall in line with what the government tells you. And what happens if businesses don’t comply? Employers will get slapped with fines as much $14,000 per violation. The Biden Administration should be ashamed – every American has the right to earn a living! This isn’t about public safety – we’ve seen goalposts continue to move over the past 20 months – it’s about more government control. As litigation over this rule continues in the courts, I’m glad to see that OSHA has temporarily suspended its implementation and planned enforcement. But we must also fight this legislatively. That’s why I’m proud to join all 50 Republican Senators and over 160 House members in using our authority under the Congressional Review Act to block this rule from taking effect. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=32 | Rep. Clyde Presses President Biden on Hypocritical COVID-19 Standards | 2021-11-18 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | – Today, U.S. Representatives Andrew Clyde (GA-09) and Clay Higgins (LA-03) led 50 of their House Republican colleagues in a letter to President Biden outlining the Administration’s hypocritical COVID-19 standards and demanding a plan on how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will test every migrant at the southern border. “Since taking office, President Biden has remained idle while his self-inflicted border crisis spirals out of control amidst the coronavirus pandemic,” said Clyde. “Over 1.6 million illegal migrants have been apprehended crossing the border, yet contrary to the rules for legal international travelers, none are required to be tested for COVID-19 or show proof of vaccination. This blatant double standard flies in the face of logic and threatens Americans’ health. It’s time for the President to put Americans first by implementing a robust strategy to test every solitary migrant at the southern border - anything less is unacceptable!” “Individuals entering the country illegally should not be coddled," said Higgins. American citizens and legal visa holders absolutely have a right to be treated better than illegal aliens. The Biden administration consistently puts Americans last. It’s insane that we have a President of the United States who lays down for criminal cartels and supports drug and human trafficking while persecuting and oppressing American citizens.” Read the full letter HERE. Cosigners: Reps. Rick Allen, Jodey Arrington, Brian Babin, Troy Balderson, Larry Bucshon, Ted Budd, Michael Burgess, Ken Calvert, John Carter, Rick Crawford, Dan Crenshaw, Rodney Davis, Jefferson Van Drew, Andrew Garbarino, Bob Gibbs, Carlos Gimenez, Garret Graves, Morgan Griffith, Glenn Grothman, Michael Guest, Brett Guthrie, Jody Hice, Richard Hudson, Ronny Jackson, Chris Jacobs, David Joyce, John Katko, Debbie Lesko, Nancy Mace, Tracey Mann, Peter Meijer, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Barry Moore, Markwayne Mullin, Ralph Norman, Steven Palazzo, August Pfluger, Bill Posey, Guy Reschenthaler, John Rutherford… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4898 | Rep. Allen Fights to Block Biden's Workplace Vaccine Mandate | 2021-11-17 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Rick Allen (GA-12) joined all 50 Republican Senators and more than 160 House members in introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to nullify President Biden’s vaccine mandate for private workplaces. “Top-down government mandates do not work – the decision to get a vaccine should be a personal choice between an individual and their doctor,” said Rep. Allen. “The Biden Administration is abusing their power by implementing this unprecedented and likely unconstitutional mandate on private workplaces. This rule will cripple job creators while worsening our nation’s current labor shortage, supply chain crisis and rising prices for everyday goods and services. I’m proud to stand for the rights of employers and employees by using our authority under the Congressional Review Act to seek to block this federal overreach.” Background: The Biden Administration recently released details on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) mandating vaccination requirements or weekly testing for employees at private businesses with more than 100 employees. The rule will affect more than 80 million Americans and impose nearly $14,000 fines for individuals who do not comply. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently issued a stay against the mandate and multiple lawsuits are ongoing. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=0D66856B-5F72-4723-A210-0D0264EE004E | Rep. Austin Scott Leads Bipartisan Push to Lower India’s Tariffs on U.S. Pecans | 2021-11-12 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Austin Scott (R-GA-08), a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, along with 23 colleagues, sent a bipartisan letter to the U.S. Trade Representative, Katherine Tai, encouraging the Administration to prioritize reducing India’s tariffs on American pecans. India currently has a 36% tariff on American pecans, far higher than the 10% tariff on other American tree nuts, like pistachios and almonds. “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 as we push China for full implementation of its obligations under the U.S - China Economic and Trade Agreement,” 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.” Co-signers of the letter include: Sanford Bishop (D-GA-02), David Scott (D-GA-13), Rick Crawford (R-AR-01), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-02), Michael Cloud (R-TX-27), Yvette Herrell (R-NM-02), Al Lawson (D-FL-05), Buddy Carter (R-GA-01), Drew Ferguson (R-GA-03), Paul Gosar (R-AZ-04), William Timmons (R-SC-04), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK-02), Debbie Lesko (R-AZ-08), Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-01), Rick Allen (R-GA-12), Neal Dunn (R-FL-02), Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ-01), Jodey Arrington (R-TX-19), Michael Guest (R-MS-03), Andy Biggs (R-AZ-05), Julia Letlow (R-LA-05), and Andrew Clyde (R-GA-09). Below is the full text of the letter: November 11, 2021 The Honorable Katherine Tai United States Trade Representative 600 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Dear Ambassador Tai: 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 to expand our bilateral trade relationship and ensure the futur… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=36 | Rep. Clyde Demands Answers from Biden Administration After Houthis Take Over U.S. Embassy | 2021-11-12 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement after the Iranian-backed Houthis stormed the U.S. Embassy in Yemen on Wednesday: “Shortly after taking office, President Biden foolishly removed the Houthis, the Iranian-backed proxy force in Yemen, from the Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorist lists. Emboldened by Biden’s ill-advised decision and blatant lack of leadership, the Houthis attacked the U.S. Embassy in Yemen on Wednesday – using the raid to take hostages and equipment. I am incredibly concerned for the safety of the employees who were kidnapped by this ruthless organization, and I call on the Biden Administration to immediately provide a briefing to Congress regarding individuals still being held captive by the Houthis and what actions are being taken to address this dangerous situation. “After years of brutal tactics, this latest act of aggression further solidifies the Houthis’ troubling pattern of hostile behavior and proves that the group must be designated as a foreign terrorist organization. Back in June, I proudly introduced legislation to do just that. H.R. 3965, the ‘Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act’ would reinstate sanctions that the Trump Administration placed on the Houthis and redesignate the group as a foreign terrorist organization. I implore all of my colleagues – both Republican and Democrat – to respond to Wednesday’s breach by supporting my legislation and recognizing the Houthis for what they are – a terrorist organization. I also call on Speaker Pelosi to bring H.R. 3965 to the floor for immediate consideration. “We cannot allow the leadership vacuum in the White House to create yet another massive disaster in the Middle East. The world has already witnessed the Biden Administration’s catastrophic failures in the withdrawal from Afghanistan, where 14,000 U.S. legal permanent residents are said to remain in the clutches of the Taliban. The United States must project strength, not weakness and thereby further empowe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8532 | Carter applauds investment in Georgia’s ports | 2021-11-09 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | House | GA | Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | C001103 | buddycarter.house.gov | buddycarter | https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON- The White House today announced it is reallocating $8 million for the Georgia Port Authority (GPA) to address congestion at the Port of Savannah. US Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) applauded the move, which will create an inland yard in Atlanta and relieve congestion in Savannah. “This is an important first step towards addressing congestion affecting Savannah,” said Carter. “I applaud the Georgia Ports Authority for their creativity in proposing this solution and hope it will serve as a model for ports across the country.” According to the GPA, shipping containers are lingering as much as three times longer in ports due to breakdowns in the global supply chain. These extended wait times harm business owners and consumers alike, with many small businesses unable to assume normal operations. “While an important first step, we need to make sure it is not the last. I stand ready to work with President Biden and my colleagues in Congress to advance sound economic policies and targeted investments to ease the supply chain crisis we face,” said Carter. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4890 | Committee Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Workers Save for Retirement | 2021-11-08 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Education and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), Committee Ranking Member Virginia Foxx (NC-05), Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chair Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11), and Subcommittee Ranking Member Rick Allen (GA-12) introduced legislation—theRetirement Improvement and Savings Enhancement (RISE) Act (H.R. 5891)—to expand American workers’ access to secure retirement. “During a time of so much division in Congress, it is refreshing to join our colleagues across the aisle on such important bipartisan legislation,” said Rep. Allen. “The RISE Act will put our nation’s retirement system on a stronger footing. The bill provides workers and employers with more options and incentives to increase retirement savings. We must do all we can to ensure that workers are entering into retirement with enough savings to provide for their future and this bipartisan legislation is an important step toward achieving this goal.” “We have a responsibility to create an economy where American workers can retire with dignity and security,” said Chairman Scott. “Unfortunately, far too many older Americans are working later in their lives and still relying on their next paycheck to cover monthly expenses. The RISE Act is a bipartisan proposal that will help Americans prepare for, and achieve, the secure retirement they deserve. This legislation makes meaningful improvements to our retirement system, including making it easier for workers to track their retirement savings when they switch jobs, providing employers more tools to encourage their workers to participate in retirement plans, and expanding access to retirement plans for part-time workers. These policies are a step in the right direction toward a more secure retirement for workers and their families. I am pleased to have partnered with Ranking Member Foxx, HELP Subcommittee Chair DeSaulnier, and HELP Subcommittee Ranking Member Allen on this bipartisan bill and look forward to advancing it in our Committee this week.” “It… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=28 | Rep. Clyde Slams Democrats' So-Called Infrastructure Bill | 2021-11-07 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | – Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement after voting against H.R.3684, the "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act," on Friday night: “For too long, our federal government has failed to focus its resources on investments that modernize our infrastructure. Americans desperately need true infrastructure like roads, bridges, broadband, and modern shipping and energy production facilities, that grow our economy and will meet the needs of future generations. Yet under the cover of darkness, Speaker Pelosi forced a vote on a massive $1.2 trillion piece of legislation that is estimated to add more than $250 billion to our nation’s projected debt through 2031. "What’s more, only 9% of the total cost, or $108 billion, is focused on hardened infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, and public transportation. The vast majority of this bill is brimming with wasteful spending that advances radical Green New Deal policies, including billions of dollars for carbon capture programs, federally subsidized electric vehicle charging stations, and zero-emission bus grants for intercity transit. At the end of the day, the bill completely fails to address border security infrastructure and to solve one of the worst supply chain crises of our lifetime. “It has been readily known for months that this legislation is nothing more than a wolf in sheep’s clothing that is directly tied to President Biden’s Big Government Socialist tax and spend package, which is why I am deeply disappointed that thirteen members of our conference chose to fall for the Democrats’ ruse after the country made clear their repudiation of Biden’s socialist agenda earlier this week. Had those members stood in solidarity with their colleagues and the Republican electorate, we would have defeated this horrendous bill and likely struck a death blow to the President’s upcoming $1.75 trillion ‘Build Back Better’ tax and spend package, now expected to come up for a vote when lawmakers return to Washington later this month. “No… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=30CC7D8A-C033-409F-BD33-1C213CBD5FC0 | Rep. Austin Scott Comments on Passage of Infrastructure Legislation | 2021-11-06 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Austin Scott (R-GA-08) issued the below statement upon House-passage of the infrastructure bill late last night: “In the cover of darkness last night, the House passed a Trojan horse ‘infrastructure' bill. It is $1.2 trillion in total spending, but only a sliver of that is dedicated to traditional infrastructure projects, like roads and bridges,” said Rep. Scott. “Thirteen Republicans provided the deciding votes for Speaker Pelosi and helped pass a key piece of President Biden’s socialist agenda. Make no mistake about it. The Republicans who voted for this yesterday helped pave the way for the Reconciliation package to be brought up in the coming weeks, which will lead to higher taxes and more federal control of our lives.” Rep. Scott continued: “The opinion of the public should matter, and the public spoke on Tuesday, where the Democrats’ massive federal encroachment agenda was rejected. Yet, Democrats have again rammed through unpopular liberal policies. They are completely out-of-touch with Americans, or they simply don’t care what they think.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=31 | Rep. Clyde Continues to Fight Back Against Biden's Unconstitutional COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate | 2021-11-04 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | – This week, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) joined many of his Republican colleagues in their shared goal of standing up against President Biden’s sweeping COVID-19 vaccine mandate. “As crime surges in numerous urban areas throughout the country, the border crisis rages on, and workforce shortages continue to negatively impact our economy, Biden is forcing Americans out of a job if they refuse to get the jab," said Clyde. "Just this morning, Biden released his authoritarian OSHA rules that dictate health decisions for more than 100 million American workers. Under the Administration’s medical tyranny, first responders, U.S. Border Patrol Agents, and federal contractors all face termination or loss of contracts if they refuse to comply with an unconstitutional vaccine mandate. In every way, we must challenge this blatant power grab that further weakens our fragile economy, makes communities less safe, and completely disregards Americans’ fundamental freedoms.” On Wednesday, Rep. Clyde joined House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-KY) and Oversight Republican lawmakers in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, General Services Administration Secretary Robin Carnahan, and Office of Management and Budget Acting Director Shalanda Young requesting all information and documents related to the Biden Administration’s Executive Order (E.O.) requiring employees of federal contractors to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face termination. The Administration’s E.O. expansion covers police departments, fire departments, and other vital local organizations across the country. Read the letter HERE. Rep. Clyde also recently sent a letter with Republican members of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations, including Ranking Member Clay Higgins (R-LA), Vice Ranking Member Michael Guest (R-MS), and Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC), to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas requesting that DHS provide detail… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=8A9D032F-252C-436A-B746-B6E1AF7E7AF8 | Scott, Bishop Urge FEMA to Make Emergency Rural Telecom Equipment Eligible for Hazard Mitigation Funds | 2021-11-03 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday afternoon, Representatives Austin Scott (R-GA-08) and Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA-02) sent a letter to Deanne Criswell, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), urging the agency to allow rural communities to utilize FEMA hazard mitigation grants to upgrade telecommunications equipment that is crucial for public safety efforts during and after natural disasters. “Representing rural counties across South and Middle Georgia, we have seen a great need for communities to upgrade their communication systems,” wrote the Members. “There has been a vital communication gap in multiple natural disasters over the last several years as our first responders struggle to communicate with other responders in their county and surrounding counties to better serve those in harm’s way. Several of these disasters have in fact had loss of life, in part due to lack of communication ability.” Hazard mitigation is critical for rural communities to reduce the impact of disasters in the future but upgrading equipment – like sirens and radios – can be extremely expensive and difficult for rural communities. Currently, FEMA does not consider these types of equipment upgrades eligible for their hazard mitigation assistance (HMA) funding. In their letter, the Members ask for Administrator Criswell to remove “preparedness measures and response equipment” from the list of ineligible activities for HMA funding and include such costs as an eligible activity. This would allow rural communities to utilize existing grant programs to upgrade their telecommunications equipment and bolster their ability to provide life-saving communications during and after natural disasters A copy of the letter can be found by clicking here. Additionally, text of the letter can be found below. The Honorable Deanne Criswell Administrator Federal Emergency Management Agency 500 C Street, SW, 8th Floor Washington, DC 20472 November 2, 2021 Dear Administrator Criswell, We are asking for your consideration to r… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=B3FAF90D-7A5C-4358-841F-3C3C38A0B2B3 | Scott, McGovern Lead Letter to USDA, USAID in Push to Provide More RUTFs to Combat Global Child Hunger | 2021-10-28 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Austin Scott (R-GA-08) and Jim McGovern (D-MA-02) led a letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Samantha Power, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in support of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) production as child malnutrition rates rise globally. “There is a proven, effective intervention for addressing severe malnutrition, or wasting – ready-to-use therapeutic foods. These low-cost packets of RUTF can bring a child on the brink of death back to life in a matter of weeks, yet less than 20% of the nearly 50 million kids in need receive this treatment,” wrote the Members. “The distribution of RUTF also continues the decades-long record of U.S. farmers and ranchers helping to feed the world, as each packet of RUTF includes agricultural inputs – peanuts, canola oil, milk, sugar and more – from producers throughout the United States.” RUTF is used to help millions of children threatened by malnutrition worldwide. The peanut-based paste is rich in vitamins and minerals, doesn't require refrigeration, can stay fresh for up to two years, and does not require mixing with potentially contaminated water. Like many products, RUTF has suffered from supply chain issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a shortage and severely impacting malnourished children around the world. In today’s letter, the Members request data on RUTF usage and push for USDA and USAID to provide more RUTFs to combat global hunger around the world. Joining Reps. Scott and McGovern on today’s letter include U.S. Representatives Sanford Bishop (D-GA-02), Drew Ferguson (R-GA-03), Mike Rogers (R-AL-03), Dina Titus (D-NV-01), Jerry Carl (R-AL-01), Rick Allen (R-GA-12), Tracey Mann (R-KS-01), Ann McLane Kuster (D-NH-02), Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ-03), Rick Crawford (R-AR-01), Juan Vargas (D-CA-51), Terri Sewell (D-AL-07), Bobby Rush (D-IL-01), Grace Meng (D-NY-06), Dwight Evans (D-PA-03), Eddie Bernice Johnson (… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=33 | Rep. Clyde Introduces Legislation to Improve Rural Broadband Mapping for FCC Grant Funding | 2021-10-26 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Earlier this month, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) introduced H.R. 5512, the “Reviewing and Updating Regional And Local (RURAL) Broadband Mapping Act,” to allow federal broadband infrastructure funds to be more accurately dispersed to unserved and underserved areas in states that have published more accurate broadband deployment maps than the ones produced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Specifically, grant applicants would be able to substitute on Form 477 their state’s broadband deployment mapping data in lieu of the FCC’s mapping data, so long as the FCC determines the data from the state is superior to the Commission’s outdated broadband mapping data. “It’s completely unacceptable that the FCC’s outdated mapping data often leads to businesses having their grant applications denied at no fault of their own,” said Rep. Clyde. “Our rural areas are no strangers to broadband obstacles, but this avoidable roadblock is preventing essential broadband expansion in the communities that need it most. While we wait for updated federal mapping, my legislation helps bridge the divide by providing businesses the opportunity to use a state-produced broadband distribution map. We must continue to seek solutions for securing reliable broadband internet access and benefits for rural Americans.” Background: Last year, President Trump signed the Broadband DATA Act into law, which requires the FCC to improve the accuracy of its broadband availability map for use in grant applications for rural areas. However, this process will take some time to develop and rural communities across our country, including in North Georgia, desperately need an interim solution. According to a recent study conducted by BroadbandNow Research, it is estimated that the FCC’s data has an observed over-reporting error rate of approximately 21% across the United States, and in total, 42 million Americans are estimated to not have the ability to purchase broadband internet. Broadband infrastructure woes have plagued rural communities ac… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4857 | Allen Leads Letter Urging DHS to Fully Implement Migrant Protection Protocols | 2021-10-13 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today led a letter signed by over 40 members of Congress to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in response to the recent announcement of its intention to issue a new memo terminating the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), also known as the “Remain in Mexico” policy. As the letter states: “If the Department abandons the tools needed to secure our border, it is a dereliction of duty and an insult to the officials on the ground who have been on hand to implement MPP, despite partisan leaders at the top constantly working to undermine its success. “The men and women working under the Department of Homeland Security face immense challenges every day, and they deserve clear guidance as they enforce our immigration laws. They should never be subjected to misguided political directives that make their jobs more difficult. We strongly urge you to uphold the decisions of the court by implementing MPP and performing your duty to secure our border. We look forward to a timely response” Full text of the letter can be found here. The letter was signed by: Rick W. Allen (GA), Dan Crenshaw (TX), Ann Wagner (MO), Virginia Foxx (NC), Matthew Rosendale Sr. (MT), Elise Stefanik (NY), Carlos Gimenez (FL), Ted Budd (NC), Bill Posey (FL), Thomas P. Tiffany (WI), Garret Graves (LA), Scott DesJarlais (TN), Brian Babin, D.D.S (TX), Glenn Grothman (WI), Jody Hice (GA), Michael Waltz (FL), Ralph Norman (SC), Bob Gibbs (OH), Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX), Brett Guthrie (KY), Eric A. “Rick” Crawford (AR), Fred Keller (PA), Glenn 'GT' Thompson (PA), Liz Cheney (MI), Austin Scott (GA), Fred Upton (MI), Robert E. Latta (OH), Mike Bost (IL), David Kustoff (TN), Randy Feenstra (IA), Richard Hudson (NC), Andrew S. Clyde (GA), Earl L. 'Buddy' Carter (GA), Barry Moore (AL), Kevin Hern (OK), Dan Bishop (NC), Stephanie Bice (OK), W. Gregory Steube (FL), Jeff Duncan (SC), Ken Calvert (CA), Randy K. Weber (TX), Pete Sessions (TX), Madison Cawthorn (NC) Background: In 2019, the Department of Homeland Securi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=97246362-1F8D-4048-84A9-5B4293CD741A | Rep. Austin Scott on Debt Limit Vote | 2021-10-12 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) released the below statement upon voting against a temporary debt limit increase. Rep. Scott asserts that the Biden Administration and Congressional Democrats are raising the debt limit without addressing their out-of-control spending or the country’s fiscal issues. “Despite new reports that revenues jumped 18% in the fiscal year that just ended, House Democrats passed a measure tonight to increase the country’s debt limit by nearly $500 billion to help pay for their liberal agenda,” said Rep. Scott. “They continue to spend like there is no tomorrow while blaming everyone but themselves for the mess they’re creating. The facts and numbers speak for themselves. This is a crisis they manufactured. They own this.” The bill passed today would raise the country’s current $28.4 trillion debt limit by $480 billion. The Treasury Department estimates this increase is enough to allow the government to continue borrowing through December 3, 2021. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen estimated that the country would have exceeded the debt limit on October 18, 2021 without any action from Congress. Congress will again have to address the debt limit later this year by either paying down the debt, raising the debt limit again, or risk defaulting. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=ED704021-539F-48F8-BE40-8AE507A03B67 | Rep. Austin Scott: A short-term CR just kicks the can down the road | 2021-09-30 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) released the below statement upon voting against a short-term government funding measure through December 3, 2021, known as a continuing resolution (CR). Rep. Scott contends the measure offered by Congressional Democrats does not address our country’s fiscal issues caused by their out-of-control tax and spend agenda. The government’s fiscal year ends today, September 30th. The debt limit is set to expire on October 18th. “A short-term CR kicks the can down the road for a few more weeks with no bipartisan agreement on long-term government funding. Second, it doesn’t address the larger debt limit crisis set to occur on October 18th. I believe these two things should be addressed together in a bipartisan manner with input from Republicans. Just as a reminder, Congress has been in session 11 days in the last two months,” said Rep. Scott. Last night, House Democrats passed a measure to suspend the country’s debt limit until December 2022. Congress must pay down the debt, raise the debt limit by October 18th, or risk defaulting. Click here to read more. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=86F72B76-6066-41F3-8F8C-4E93067F7A3B | Rep. Austin Scott Votes Against Raising Country’s Debt Limit | 2021-09-29 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) released the below statement upon voting against raising the country’s debt limit through December 2022. The measure passed the House through the Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (S.1301). “The ‘Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act’ sounds like a good bill until you see that Speaker Pelosi stripped out the language of the legislation and inserted an uncapped debt increase through December 2022. You just can’t make this stuff up,” said Rep. Scott. “Raising the debt limit until December 2022 does nothing to address the fiscal issues our country is facing. It only allows Democrats more room to continue to spend without any regard for our debt or the impact their economic policies are having on American families.” Increasing the debt limit gives the U.S. government more room to spend without having to pay down the national debt or reduce spending in other areas. Congress must pay down the debt, raise the debt limit by October 18th, or risk defaulting. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=90441D76-FFC6-4ADA-B310-77C36BABF4FD | ICYMI: Rep. Austin Scott questions Pentagon officials during hearing on Afghanistan withdrawal | 2021-09-29 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | This morning, Congressman Austin Scott (R-GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), questioned Lloyd Austin, Secretary of the Department of Defense, during a hearing entitled, “Ending the U.S. Military Mission in Afghanistan.” When the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, many Afghan Air Force pilots and maintenance technicians fled to neighboring countries with aircraft and other equipment, including Afghan Air Force personnel who trained at Moody Air Force base in Georgia's Eighth Congressional District. During his question time, Rep. Scott pressed Sec. Austin for assistance getting them out of Tajikistan, where the State Department has abandoned them for over six weeks now. He also stressed the importance of making sure their equipment is not returned to Afghanistan for use by the Taliban. Rep. Scott also asked Sec. Austin who made the call on the flight manifests and who was allowed to enter Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA) and board flights out when Afghans with credentials and Americans were left behind. You can click here to watch the full exchange. [[{"fid":"664","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false},"link_text":null,"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"full","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false}},"attributes":{"height":670,"width":1200,"style":"height: 223px; width: 400px; border-width: 2px; border-style: solid;","class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"1"}}]] Rep. Scott questions Sec. Lloyd Austin during a HASC hearing on issues surrounding the end of the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4848 | Rep. Allen Highlights Democrats' Constant Assault on American Energy | 2021-09-28 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Under President Trump and the Republican Majority, our nation was energy independent for the first time in my lifetime. Sadly, for everything we did to become more energy independent and grow our economy, President Biden and the Democrats have done the opposite. As a result of the Biden Administration’s policies, American jobs have been destroyed and families are paying more for everything. The fact that Biden begged OPEC and Saudi Arabia to boost oil output because Americans have been paying over 40 percent more at the gas pump is a sobering example of his weak leadership, and it demonstrates how this Administration’s constant assault on American Energy has embarrassed us on the world stage. To make matters worse, the Democrats are marching full steam ahead with more job-destroying and cost-raising policies as part of their $3.5 trillion tax and spending spree. For example, their proposed natural gas tax would eliminate up to 90,000 jobs in just the first year of the program. Whose side are they on? It is also alarming that Democrats are proposing $150 billion to mandate deployment of clean energy [technology] that is manufactured in China, while at the same time China has been building coal-powered plants around the world. They got to be laughing at us. This massive package – which, by the way, we still don’t have the full cost details yet – will punish American households and consumers through higher costs while sending good-paying jobs overseas. Like I said, whose side are they on? Sadly, this isn’t anything new – President Biden has continued to hand our adversaries like Russia and China victory after victory while chipping away at our energy dominance. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=85668E32-6D19-4286-B216-0F1D1A0BE00A | ICYMI: Rep. Austin Scott previews tomorrow’s House Armed Services Committee hearing with top Pentagon officials on what happened in Afghanistan | 2021-09-28 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | This morning, Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), joined Newsmax's "National Report" to discuss tomorrow’s HASC hearing entitled, “Ending the U.S. Military Mission in Afghanistan.” This will serve as a time for HASC members to receive testimony from the Department of Defense on the issues surrounding the end of the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan. Witnesses for tomorrow’s HASC hearing include: Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark Milley; and CENTCOM Commander, General Kenneth McKenzie Jr., USMC. During today’s interview, Rep. Scott noted that he intends to ask the witnesses if/when advice to President Joe Biden was updated based off incoming intelligence reports of the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan and if that updated advice on the risks associated with withdrawing was heeded. He also intends to ask how it was determined which Afghans were evacuated when several thousand Afghans with visas and hundreds of Americans were left behind. You can click here to watch the full interview from this morning. [[{"fid":"663","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false},"link_text":null,"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"full","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false}},"attributes":{"height":670,"width":1200,"style":"height: 223px; width: 400px;","class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"1"}}]] Rep. Scott previews tomorrow’s HASC hearing with top Pentagon officials on what happened in Afghanistan. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4846 | Rep. Allen: Border Crisis One of the Worst in History | 2021-09-24 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | This country is going through crisis after crisis. Border Patrol apprehended over 200,000 immigrants at our Southern Border last month. August’s border numbers are alarming and mark a 21-year high. The Biden Administration can’t blame this surge on seasonal trends, as this number is a 317% increase from the same time last year. So what is the Biden Administration doing to stop this ongoing border surge? Absolutely nothing. In fact, over 43,000 illegal immigrants were released into the U.S. last month. This is a national security crisis. We don’t know who is pouring across our border. And unfortunately, this is a humanitarian crisis to the fullest extent. Just last week, we saw tens of thousands of Haitians make their way to Del Rio, with reports on the ground describing horrific conditions in their make-shift camp as two women reportedly gave birth – including one who later tested positive for COVID-19. This crisis is one of the worst in history. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=4BBC430C-91F9-4AE0-89B8-9C7111FB6FDF | Rep. Austin Scott on House Passage of FY22 NDAA | 2021-09-24 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the below statement upon the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passing the House of Representatives last night. The NDAA sets Department of Defense (DOD) policies and authorizes funding levels for defense programs. “While this certainly isn’t a perfect bill, I believe we were able to accomplish many goals in this year’s NDAA important to Georgia, Georgia’s Eighth District, and the nation,” said Rep. Scott. “I will continue to fight for our men and women in uniform and the resources they need to complete their important missions that keep our country safe and accomplish our objectives in theaters around the world. As this bill heads towards a Conference Committee to be reconciled with its Senate companion, I will continue to press for policies that maintain our readiness and ensure we are investing in the platforms and systems of the future.” Highlights of the legislation include providing a 2.7% pay raise for our troops, addressing the strategic challenges posed by Communist China, and continuing U.S. military support to our partners in Iraq and Syria to fight ISIS. Rep. Scott had twenty-eight provisions included in the final legislation that passed the House, including three that were included on the House Floor before the final vote. More information on his provisions can be found below. PROVIDING FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS AT ROBINS AND MOODY: The NDAA funds upgrades for the E–8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS), a joint Air Force and Army program that provides 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. Combatant commanders utilize the JSTARS fleet around the world, and it is based at Robins Air Force Base (AFB) in Warner Robins, GA. This bill also provides funding to support the futur… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=50 | Rep. Clyde statement on the passage of the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act | 2021-09-24 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Contact: Claire Hurley Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement pursuant to the House of Representatives vote on H.R. 4350, the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022”: "Article I Section 8 of our Constitution lays out the explicit duties of Congress, foremost of which is to “provide for the common Defense” of our Nation. Each year Congress fulfills this duty through the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). As a 28-year, three combat tour, Navy Veteran, I believe funding, equipping, and supporting our military is of the utmost importance to the security of our great Nation. Most notably, the House-passed Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) NDAA makes critical improvements to President Biden’s FY22 Department of Defense (DoD) and national security budget requests as it reverses the President’s ill-advised cuts to top-line funding for our troops that didn’t even begin to account for inflation. In addition to securing funding required to counter current and future threats, H.R. 4350 grants a 2.7% pay increase to our servicemembers, provides an honorable discharge for servicemembers who refuse a COVID-19 vaccination, and makes historic investments in future warfighter technologies, including in the realms of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and hypersonic and autonomous vehicles. H.R. 4350 also requires the Pentagon to report to Congress on the security situation in Afghanistan and the ramifications of leaving behind biometric technologies and military equipment in the hands of the Taliban. Finally, H.R. 4350 takes the critically important first step of identifying and removing Communist China-sourced materials from all aspects of the DoD supply chain. I commend my colleagues on the House Armed Services Committee for their deliberations with the majority party in crafting H.R. 4350 and for securing many victories. However, the Democrats in control chose to incorporate a provision that would force daughters, sisters, and moms across the country to regi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=51 | Rep. Clyde statement on H.R. 3755, the "Abortion on Demand Until Birth Act" | 2021-09-24 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Contact: Claire Hurley Rep. Clyde released the following statement regarding H.R. 3755, the “Abortion on Demand Until Birth Act”: “I have and always will be a strong defender of the sanctity of life and stand in strong opposition to the Democrats’ abortion on demand bill. I firmly believe that life begins at conception, but objectively speaking, we can all understand that a heartbeat is a defining evidence of life. When a heartbeat ceases, then life ceases. So, when a heartbeat is present, we know there is life. To stop a heartbeat is to end an innocent human life – that is murder.” The Abortion on Demand Until Birth Act would eliminate nearly all pro-life policies at the state and federal level to allow abortions on demand until birth, making illegal any mandatory reflection period, parental notification requirement, and even Georgia’s heartbeat law. Moreover, this bill strips conscience protections for medical professionals placing them at risk of losing their jobs if they object to performing an abortion and it will restrict faith-based health facilities from receiving public funding – the same public tax dollars that will now be used to perform abortions after Democrats stripped Hyde Amendment protections to ban taxpayer-funded abortions. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4840 | Rep. Allen Statement on House Passage of Annual Defense Bill | 2021-09-23 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today released the following statement after voting for House passage of the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual bill that authorizes defense spending and sets priorities for America’s military: “Our military must be prepared to fight and win at any given moment, and Congress has a duty to ensure our service members are equipped with the resources necessary to keep Americans safe. While the bill is not perfect, it authorizes a boost to overall defense spending, a pay raise for our troops, and vital funding for Georgia’s 12th District, including for Fort Gordon and the Savannah River Site. “As we face both the immediate and long-term geopolitical consequences of Biden’s failure in Afghanistan, this bill authorizes $250 million to conduct critical counterterrorism operations in Afghanistan, including requiring the Department of Defense to submit a plan to Congress on how it will support the evacuation of American citizens, maintain air superiority, and run intelligence and surveillance missions. Further, the bill includes strong provisions to counter our adversaries like Russia, China and Iran. “It is my hope we can ensure partisan provisions are excluded in the final Conference Report as the NDAA moves through the legislative process, and instead focus on passing a bill that prioritizes our military and national security.” Background: The House and Senate will now go to a Conference Committee to resolve bicameral differences in the NDAA, and a vote on the final Conference Report is expected later this year. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=6D3FE82A-109C-41A2-9694-F47EC2C7E94C | ICYMI: Rep. Austin Scott grills House Agriculture Committee Democrats for hiding budget reconciliation bill text | 2021-09-21 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Austin Scott (R-GA-08), a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, today grilled House Agriculture Democrats and Chairman David Scott (D-GA-13) for hiding budget reconciliation bill text from Republican committee members and the American people. For its part of the budget reconciliation process, the House Agriculture Committee was ordered to produce legislation totaling $94 billion in spending, of which over $89 billion is deficit spending. Last week, Democrats on the committee passed the bill with $28 billion undefined "conservation" spending. In today's hearing which considered a bill to name July 2021 National Blueberry Month, Rep. Scott used his allotted time to press Chairman Scott multiple times on if bill text for the undefined $28 billion in the budget had been shared with Democrats but not with Republicans or the American people. Chairman Scott acknowledged he had seen bill text but refused to answer if other Democrat members of the committee had, too. While he supported legislation to create a National Blueberry Month, Rep. Scott further pressed Chairman Scott and committee Democrats on the fact that they will not address assistance for struggling blueberry farmers but will increase the debt ceiling until December 2022. Key soundbites from Rep. Austin Scott: "I find it hard to believe that Democrats would have voted to pass the language if the Democratic party members of this committee had not seen that." "Mr. Chairman, it's an honest question, have the Democrats on the Ag Committee seen the language?" "Mr. Chairman, with all due respect, we have a democracy, and our democracy requires those of us who are entrusted with the position of being a member of Congress to have the facts before we vote." “You’re about to go out there and vote to waive the debt limit until December 2022, and yet this [blueberry month] legislation – which is fine with me – doesn’t give a single dime to a blueberry farmer.” "You passed $28 billion out of this committee through a blank check that you'v… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=55863483-1CCD-46EE-9A30-81615D9E347F | Rep. Austin Scott Statement on Biden’s New Workplace COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates | 2021-09-10 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | TIFTON, GA - Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) released the below statement upon President Joe Biden announcing sweeping new COVID-19 vaccine mandates. "I tested positive for COVID-19 last year and spent several days in the hospital on oxygen. I believe the COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective, and I will continue to encourage Georgians to make a decision with their doctor. But I do not support a dictatorial COVID-19 vaccine mandate, vaccine passports, or forcing private businesses to give workers paid time off to comply with Biden’s mandate,” said Rep. Scott. “Getting a vaccine is a personal choice. This is America, and Joe Biden doesn't get to dictate the health care choices of Americans.” Yesterday, President Biden announcement that it will order the Department of Labor to issue a national vaccine mandate for workers employed by a business with 100 or more employees, or require a weekly test before coming to work. Businesses will have to pay thousands in finds per violation. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4831 | Rep. Allen Statement on Biden's Workplace Vaccine Mandate | 2021-09-09 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today released the following statement on the White House’s announcement that it will order the Department of Labor to issue a national vaccine mandate for workers employed by a business with 100 or more employees, or require a weekly test before coming to work: “Today’s announcement is just another example of government overreach by the Biden Administration. The decision to get a vaccine is personal choice between an individual and their doctor, and I encourage folks to get the vaccine if they are able. But the federal government has no right to place this mandate on private workplaces that have been struggling over the past 18 months and are desperate to hire workers. “Rather than instill confidence in the vaccine, Joe Biden is threatening the rights of Americans to earn a living. It is totally hypocritical, as this Administration has not implemented or enforced any sort of requirement for illegal immigrants pouring across our Southern Border. “I thank Governor Kemp for his commitment to fight this overreach and take it to the courts.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4818 | Rep. Rick Allen Introduces the Truth in Employment Act | 2021-09-08 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), a member of the House Education and Labor Committee, yesterday introduced H.R. 5178, the Truth in Employment Act. This legislation would amend the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to protect small businesses and their employees from the coercive tactic used by big unions known as “salting,” which makes small businesses targets of harassment campaigns designed to increase forced unionization. “In the past, we have seen union bosses exploit small businesses that need to hire more workers and ultimately force them into unionization by sending in a job applicant who is solely there to gather information and start organizing efforts,” said Rep. Allen. “This deceptive salting practice often leads to costly legal battles if the business does not unionize. The Truth in Employment Act would protect both employers and employees by clarifying language in the National Labor Relations Act so that no employer is forced into hiring a ‘salt,’ and can instead use precious time and resources to hire employees who are there to actually work, especially important in this already difficult hiring environment.” Greg Mourad, Vice President of the National Right to Work Committee, said: “With many workers choosing to reject Big Labor’s ‘representation’ in secret ballot votes, union bosses are increasingly relying on coercion instead, such as ‘salting’ schemes designed to harass non-union employers into turning workers over to union boss control without a vote – or drive them out of business altogether through bad-faith litigation. Big Labor’s cynical ‘salting’ tactics are currently being used all over the country to strong-arm workers into accepting union ‘representation’ against their will. The National Right to Work Committee is proud to stand with Congressman Allen in calling for passage of the Truth in Employment Act, which would put an end to this destructive practice once and for all.” Associated Builders and Contractors said: “Salting is not merely an organizing tool—it has become a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=E329AFF3-BB7D-44DC-BCD6-4D2745E62DFB | Rep. Austin Scott on HASC Passage of FY22 NDAA | 2021-09-02 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the below statement upon the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passing out of Committee last night by a vote of 57 to 2. The NDAA sets Department of Defense (DOD) policies and authorizes funding levels for defense programs. “After 15 hours of debate, the House Armed Services Committee passed the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act. While this certainly isn’t a perfect bill, I believe we were able to accomplish many goals in this year’s NDAA important to Georgia, Georgia’s Eighth District, and the nation,” said Rep. Scott. “During consideration, there were also important discussions on Afghanistan, the evacuation, equipment left behind, and what was and was not destroyed. I will continue to call for investigations into these and other issues surrounding President Biden and Secretary Blinken’s botched withdrawal and evacuation from Afghanistan.” Rep. Scott continued: “I also want to thank Ranking Member Mike Rogers for his amendment to increase the defense budget by nearly $24 billion. I was glad to support this measure and see bipartisanship in Committee debate around getting our troops the tools they need to protect the homeland. We must continue to invest in, develop, and modernize platforms and systems while supporting our servicemembers and their ongoing missions.” Highlights of the legislation include providing a 2.7% pay raise for our troops, addressing the strategic challenges posed by Communist China by robustly funding the Pacific Deterrence Initiative, and continuing U.S. military support to our partners in Iraq and Syria to fight ISIS. Additionally, Rep Scott supported an amendment offered by Ranking Member Mike Rogers (R-AL-03) which passed 42-17 to raise the defense budget by $23.9 billion. The increase ensures a budget increase of 3% to keep up with inflation, and it provides more than $15 billion to fill unfunded procurement, research,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=49 | Rep. Clyde calls on the President of the United States, Joe Biden, and top officials at the Departments of Defense and State to resign | 2021-08-31 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Rep. Andrew Clyde (GA-09) issued the following statement calling on the President of the United States, Joe Biden, and his top officials at the Departments of Defense and State, to resign following their failed withdrawal from Afghanistan that left American citizens behind enemy lines. “President Biden and his top advisers should have seen the rapid fall of Afghanistan coming as the intelligence reports provided an accurate assessment. “If the Administration could not understand the dire situation, then they were incompetent from the very beginning, but it appears that they chose to ignore the intelligence and maintain an inflexible course of action, so they are culpable and directly responsible for this humiliating and deadly retreat.” said Rep. Clyde. Our top leaders failed us – they failed our citizens who they knowingly and willingly left behind enemy lines, and they failed our allies. They failed the whole of America, and so Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, should all resign. I called for that over a week ago and I am calling for it again today. But at the end of the day, the buck stops with President Biden and so he should resign too for this abysmal failure of leadership.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=B293FA70-6E4A-47A0-B252-EFF2E0989904 | Rep. Austin Scott Announces Mobile Office Hours | 2021-08-30 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | TIFTON, GA – U.S. Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) today announced upcoming mobile offices in counties throughout Georgia’s Eighth District. During these events, staff from Rep. Scott’s District Offices will be able to offer constituents individual assistance with a number of federal issues including Medicare, Social Security, immigration and passports, the IRS, and veterans' benefits. We encourage those who have questions on these and other federal issues to come by anytime during these hours and meet privately with staff. Please be advised that COVID-19 precautions may be in place by host locations, including social distancing and mask wearing. Details of the mobile office events are below. Please call either Rep. Scott’s Tifton office at (229) 396-5175 or Warner Robins office at (478) 971-1776 for questions regarding an upcoming mobile office in your area. Tuesday, September 14th Monroe County 10:00 a.m. - Noon County Commission Chambers 38 West Main Street, 3rd Floor Forsyth, GA 31029 Lanier County 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Miller Lakeland Library 18 Smith Valdosta Road Lakeland, GA 31635 Lowndes County 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Valdosta-Wiregrass Technical College 4089 Val Tech Road Brooks Bldg. Valdosta, GA 31602 Jones County 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. W. E. Knox Civic Center 161 W. Clinton Street Gray, GA 31032 Wednesday, September 15th Colquitt County 10:00 a.m. - Noon Moultrie Colquitt County Library 205 5th Street S.E. Moultrie, GA 31776 Worth County 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Margaret Jones Library-Worth County 205 E Pope Street Sylvester, GA 31791 Thursday, September 16th Telfair County 10:00 a.m. - Noon Telfair County Library 101 West College Street McRae, GA 31055 Irwin County 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Irwin County Library – Ocilla 310 S. Beech Street Ocilla, GA 31774 Turner County 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Turner Co Agriculture Bldg. 222 Rockhouse Road Ashburn, GA 31714 Pulaski County 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pulaski County Courthouse Annex 45 South Lumpkin Street Ha… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4812 | Rep. Allen Statement on Afghanistan | 2021-08-26 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement on today's terrorist bombings outside of the Kabul airport, the deadliest attack on U.S. troops in Afghanistan in over a decade: “The consequences of Biden’s failures in Afghanistan are growing more dire with each passing hour. We now know that earlier today, two bombings occurred outside the Kabul airport gates. At least 12 U.S. service members have been killed, 15 injured in these explosions, and thousands of Americans and allies remain in immediate danger. Robin and my hearts are broken, and we are praying for those service members and their families who made the ultimate sacrifice. "President Biden must show the world that these attacks will not be tolerated and take action. There must be an immediate transition in the mission: No arbitrary deadlines, no excuses. We must do whatever it takes to ensure the safety of Americans and our allies, and Biden must make clear that the United States does not negotiate with terrorists. "Several thousand American citizens and allies still remain in immediate danger as they await evacuation out of Afghanistan, and my office has been in communication with hundreds of folks and working with the State Department to get them to safety. If you know someone currently stranded, please contact my Augusta office immediately." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4805 | Rep. Allen Statement on Democrats' Push Toward Socialist Spending Spree | 2021-08-24 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today released the following statement on House Democrats’ passage of a resolution to start Congress’ work on Biden’s reckless $3.5 trillion tax and spending bill: “Our nation is in crisis. Inflation is skyrocketing and small business owners are struggling to get employees back to work. Instead of focusing on the immediate crisis in Afghanistan, or working to get our economy back on track, House Democrats are spending precious time to move forward with Biden’s $3.5 trillion tax and spending spree that is riddled with radical, socialist policies. “Some of the worst provisions in the resolution include directing committees to provide amnesty to illegal immigrants, eliminate states’ right-to-work protections, subsidize blue state taxes for the wealthy, expand government-controlled health care, and much more. “Not only are we burdening our children, and children’s children, with the highest sustained federal spending levels in American history, but in the near term this spending spree will kill American jobs and worsen the ongoing economic crisis.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4806 | Rep. Allen: Democrats Continue Quest to Federalize Elections | 2021-08-24 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today released the following statement after opposing H.R. 4, another attempt by House Democrats to federalize elections: “House Democrats continue to jam through radical proposals to federalize our elections. Now, under the guise of updating the Voting Rights Act, they are pushing H.R. 4 – another unprecedented power grab that would trample on states’ rights. The Constitution grants states the primary role over administering elections, not federal bureaucrats and the courts. “Further, this bill would give the Biden Administration the ability to veto states’ voter ID requirements and make it easier for partisan groups to sue states over commonsense measures to safeguard elections. The Democrats once again brought up this bill with no opportunity for amendment, which should alarm every American who wants free, fair and secure elections.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=AF98D069-448C-4493-8900-8ADA405B478C | Rep. Austin Scott: Democrats’ Tax and Spend Agenda Hurting American Families | 2021-08-24 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Austin Scott (R-GA-08) released the below statement upon voting against a $3.5 trillion budget resolution authored by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT). Democrats passed the measure by so-called “deem and pass,” which allowed for no debate and sets up a process known as reconciliation. “The tax-and-spend spree of liberal socialist Democrats is burdening our economy and harming American families. They are using legislative gimmicks and intentionally creating a crisis situation where it will be even more difficult to combat rapidly growing inflation and economically recover from the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Rep. Scott. “The consequences of the actions that Democrats took this week will be a shutdown and a debt limit crisis prior to the end of the year. It is completely unacceptable, and the American people deserve better.” Specifically, the budget resolution authored by Sen. Sanders will: Add $17 trillion in new debt over ten years. Call for the highest sustained federal spending levels in American history. Raise taxes and costs on American families earning under $400,000. Drop military funding to the lowest levels, as a percentage of the economy, in over 80 years. Provide amnesty to illegal immigrants while dedicating no additional resources to the Department of Homeland Security as the border crisis continues and with more than 1.1 million migrants attempting to illegally enter the country this fiscal year. Propose $68 trillion in total spending over ten years. Push American jobs overseas and reward China by taxing U.S. employers at one of the highest rates in the world. Eliminate "right to work" protections. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=767F83DD-6C27-4B23-B121-2E223F4EA1AA | ICYMI: Rep. Austin Scott joins Fox Business: “President Biden’s actions in Afghanistan are a colossal failure; Al Qaeda is reemerging” | 2021-08-18 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Austin Scott (R-GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) joined Fox Business’ The Evening Edit to discuss the situation in Afghanistan and an outlook for Al Qaeda’s growth in the country and increased threat to the United States. Yesterday, Rep. Scott joined HASC Ranking Member Mike Rogers (R-AL-03) in pressing President Biden on a plan for Afghanistan. In their letter, the Members wrote, “For months, we have been asking you for a plan on your withdrawal from Afghanistan. You failed to provide us with one and based on the horrific events currently unfolding in Afghanistan, we are confident that we never received your plan because you never had one.” On Sunday, Rep. Scott called on Speaker Nancy Pelosi to bring Congress back into session to begin classified briefings on what happened in Afghanistan and the current status on the ground. You can click here to watch Rep. Scott’s full interview on Evening Edit. [[{"fid":"661","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false},"link_text":null,"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"full","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false}},"attributes":{"height":728,"width":1317,"style":"height: 221px; width: 400px; border-width: 2px; border-style: solid;","class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"1"}}]] Rep. Austin Scott joins Fox Business’ Evening Edit to discuss the situation in Afghanistan. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=48 | Rep. Clyde joins 35 Freshman Colleagues on letter to President Biden on the current situation in Afghanistan | 2021-08-17 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Rep. Clyde stated: “I was proud to join with 35 of my fellow House GOP freshmen today demanding the White House provide an immediate briefing to Congress on actions being taken to bring our fellow Americans home and out of harm's way. The American People deserve answers now!” You can find the full text of the letter here and below: Dear Mr. President: We write today as members of the House Republican Freshman Class to express our deep concern with the rapidly deteriorating situation in Afghanistan, and to highlight the plight of Americans and the many Afghans who worked alongside U.S. forces and have still not been evacuated. While we may be new to Congress, the complete lack of leadership and direction that has come from your administration in the midst of this ongoing crisis has not been lost on us. For nearly twenty years, brave Americans - several of whom are represented in our Freshman Class - have served in harm’s way in Afghanistan. The primary goal of our nation’s mission in Afghanistan has always been to prevent the region from being a safe haven for terrorists who seek to violently attack our nation and our way of life, as it was on September 11, 2001. Over the course of our nation’s military operations in Afghanistan, our service members and intelligence professionals have succeeded in preventing the many terrorist threats emanating out of Afghanistan from becoming a reality. The world has undoubtedly been a safer place because of the efforts to deny terrorist groups the ability to use Afghanistan as a base of operations. As you oversee the final withdrawal from Afghanistan, we call on your administration to urgently prioritize the evacuation of American citizens, security of the airfield, and the evacuation of loyal Afghans who served alongside U.S. forces. We must safely and expeditiously get Americans and our Afghan partners out of harm’s way. Leaving Afghan allies behind would almost certainly seal their fate and would have harmful and lasting repercussions for our nation that cannot be overl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=102D2E9A-AF10-4256-9BDA-ECA3795F0518 | Rep. Austin Scott’s Statement on President Biden’s Afghanistan Speech | 2021-08-16 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | TIFTON, GA – Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement following President Joe Biden's address to the nation on Afghanistan: “I supported ending the war in Afghanistan, but President Biden’s withdrawal and lack of a plan to get people out of the country is a colossal failure. He has pointed the finger at everyone but has taken zero responsibility, and now there are Americans stranded behind Taliban lines without any support from the State Department as to how to get out of the country,” said Rep. Scott. “There are tough questions that need to be asked. The American and Afghan people deserve answers, especially those who fought and lost their lives in Afghanistan and the women and girls who are now plunged into a cruel, barbaric society. It is unfathomable how we got here so quickly.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=47 | Reps. Andrew S. Clyde (R-GA) and Ted Budd (R-NC) send letter to ATF | 2021-08-16 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | For Immediate Release: Contact: Claire Hurley Today, Representatives Andrew S. Clyde (R-GA) and Ted Budd (R-NC) sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Acting Director Marvin Richardson to voice their opposition to two proposed regulations issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) that infringe on the Second Amendment rights of every American: “As an avid supporter of the Second Amendment and a Federal Firearms Licensee by trade, I believe “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms” is the most fundamental right enumerated in the U.S. Constitution. The ATF is trying to pull wool over the eyes of lawful gun owners across America and in the same breath penalize disabled combat veterans. The ATF’s preferred path forward is wrong and sets a dangerous precedent. – Rep. Clyde” On the proposed regulations, Rep. Budd added: “Officials at the ATF should be focused on upholding and enhancing the right of a veteran or a regular citizen to exercise their God-given constitutional right to keep and bear arms. Any and all attempts to curtail the Second Amendment should be opposed, and that’s why I’m glad to join this effort with Rep. Clyde.” The Founding Fathers knew the first step towards tyranny is to disarm the citizenry. We are deeply troubled by the fact that the ATF appears more interested in attacking the Constitution than it is in upholding it. As such, we urge Attorney General Garland and Acting Director Richardson to join us in upholding the Constitution and withdraw the proposed regulations immediately. The letter may be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=C4A58A78-9D6E-4D31-AA50-23EDFDA2B51D | Rep. Austin Scott Statement on Situation in Afghanistan | 2021-08-15 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | TIFTON, GA – Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the situation in Afghanistan: “The United States spent two decades in Afghanistan training and equipping Afghan forces, rooting out terrorism, and supporting pro-Democracy initiatives that positively impacted women, children, and the quality of life in Afghanistan. Thousands of Americans and Afghans perished in the country fighting the Taliban and other terrorist organizations,” said Rep. Scott. “How did the fall of Afghanistan happen in a matter of hours? Speaker Pelosi must call Congress back to Washington for classified briefings on the situation in Afghanistan. Tough questions need to be asked and they need to be answered. Anything else is nothing other than protection of President Joe Biden at all costs regardless of the consequences to America.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=46 | Rep. Clyde Issues Statement on the Fall of Afghanistan | 2021-08-15 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | For Immediate Release Contact: Claire Hurley Rep. Andrew Clyde (GA-09) issued the following statement concerning the fall of Afghanistan: Losing Afghanistan displays total incompetence. This was not inevitable. In fact, it was totally avoidable. For a Commander in Chief to be so naive and detached from reality as to lose an entire country in just days proves that there was no viable plan in place to deal with contingencies. This is the most staggering failure of leadership, and the worst betrayal of our service member’s sacrifices in a generation. If we did have a plan, then it was so inept that both Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley should resign immediately. We need war fighters who could see this coming and leadership that takes appropriate action to preserve our national security. Apparently, we have neither. As a three-time combat veteran of Iraq and Kuwait, this display of amateur hour leadership from both the White House and the top level of the Department of Defense undercuts our national security both at home and abroad. Their decisions have embarrassed our nation and unnecessarily put at serious risk the lives of thousands of American citizens, both military and civilian, at Kabul Airport. This is Biden’s Saigon! | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4780 | Rep. Allen Leads Over 50 Members Supporting Georgia's Election Law in DOJ Lawsuit | 2021-08-02 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) led over 50 members of Congress in supporting an amicus brief filed today to the U.S. District Court, Northern District Court of Georgia in the upcoming case United States v. Georgia. The brief urges the court to uphold Georgia’s election integrity bill (SB 202), citing the state’s constitutional authority to enact updates to its election laws regarding the times, places, and manner of conducting elections. "The Constitution grants states – not the Executive Branch or federal courts – broad discretion to prevent potential voter fraud and voter intimidation, including implementing voter ID,” said Congressman Allen. “The Biden Administration’s lawsuit against Georgia is just the latest example of an ongoing effort to federalize elections, and is the same attempt that is being waged legislatively with Congressional Democrats’ For the People Act. We must reject these efforts and stand with the Constitution to defend states’ authority to conduct and administer elections.” Other supporters of the brief include U.S. Representatives: Buddy Carter, Andrew S. Clyde, Drew Ferguson, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Jody Hice, Barry Loudermilk, Austin Scott, Robert B. Aderholt, Jodey C. Arrington, Brian Babin, Jim Banks, Andy Barr, Andy Biggs, Dan Bishop, Lauren Boebert, Ted Budd, Ken Calvert, Madison Cawthorn, Rodney Davis, Jeff Duncan, Neal Dunn, Ron Estes, Virginia Foxx, Bob Gibbs, Louie Gohmert, Bob Good, Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S., Glenn Grothman, Diana Harshbarger, Vicky Hartzler, Richard Hudson, Ronny L. Jackson, Mike Johnson, Doug Lamborn, Nancy Mace, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D., Alex X. Mooney, Ralph Norman, Scott Perry, August Pfluger, Bill Posey, Tom Rice, John Rose, David Rouzer, Chip Roy, Steve Scalise, Pete Sessions, Adrian Smith, Jason Smith, Elise Stefanik, W. Gregory Steube, Claudia Tenney, William Timmons, Tim Walberg, Randy Weber, and Joe Wilson Background: On June 25, 2021, the Biden Administration’s Department of Justice (DOJ) announced they were filing a federal lawsuit against… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4776 | Rep. Allen Introduces the American Science First Act | 2021-07-29 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) introduced H.R. 4734, the American Science First Act, legislation that prohibits the National Science Foundation (NSF) from providing grants to any individual or entity that is affiliated or has a relationship with a Chinese Communist Military Company. “For far too long, our intelligence community has warned us about the harm posed by China’s theft of American research and intellectual property," said Rep. Allen. "In order for the U.S. to retain our competitive edge on the world stage, Congress must close current loopholes that China could exploit to gain access to research funding. The American Science First Act will ensure the National Science Foundation prioritizes American research by prohibiting grants to companies, universities and research programs that appear to be civilian entities, but in reality work to advance technologies and expertise used by the Chinese military." Congressman Allen introduces the American Science First Act Full bill text is available here. Background: In Fiscal Year 2021, the NSF received $8.5 billion in annual funding. In accordance with the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, the Department of Defense has released the names of “Chinese military companies” operating directly or indirectly in the United States. Congressman Allen’s bill is included in the Republican Study Committee’s Countering Communist China Act, the most comprehensive legislative effort in Congress this year to combat the threat posed by China. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=3E435348-80BD-40A3-B933-8D95EBE79B96 | ICYMI: Rep. Austin Scott presses international produce grower on cheap imports that create obstacles for American farmers, including cheaper labor costs in Mexico | 2021-07-29 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Austin Scott (R-GA-08), a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee (HAC), today spoke during a HAC hearing entitled, "21st Century Food Systems: Controlled Environment Agriculture’s Role in Protecting Domestic Food Supply Chains and Infrastructure,” on the obstacles U.S. growers face in competing with cheap foreign imports of fruits and vegetables, primarily from Mexico. During the hearing, Rep. Scott pressed Kevin Safrance, Executive Vice Chairman of Mastronardi Produce, on this issue and the impact of cheaper labor costs in Mexico. In response to a question from Rep. Scott on what U.S.-based workers versus Mexico-based workers are paid, Mr. Safrance noted that international produce companies generally pay workers in Mexico $14-$15/day while in the U.S. they typically pay workers between $13-$15 hour, with some people reaching $20/hour. Rep. Scott contends these wage disparities play a large role in international produce growers being able to produce and then dump cheap fruits and vegetables into U.S. markets below the cost of production in the United States, making it difficult for American farmers to compete. Rep. Scott has been very vocal on the obstacles cheap foreign produce poses on American farmers and recently introduced legislation with Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA-36) to level the playing field for seasonal and perishable growers who compete against below-market foreign imports. Click here to read more on the American Seasonal and Perishable Crop Support Act. You can click here to watch Rep. Scott’s exchange with Kevin Safrance. Key soundbites from the exchange: "When we talk about sustainability and the food supply chain, why do 61% of the tomatoes we consume in the United States actually travel thousands of miles to make it to the grocery store?" "One of the things that concerns me that our growers are facing in the United States is a $15 a day wage in Mexico versus $15 an hour here in the U.S." "The wage disparity between the U.S. and Mexico seems to be one of the reasons wh… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=7AB2B52A-7841-4AD4-BCFB-DE8D41367288 | Rep. Austin Scott: Democrats Ram Through Bloated Partisan Spending Package with Pet Projects | 2021-07-29 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) today released the below statement upon voting against H.R. 4502, a massive $600 billion spending package. This package comes after Democrats in Congress passed a $1.9 trillion in emergency mandatory funds earlier this year – billions of which remain unspent. “Democrats in Congress have rammed through a bloated partisan spending package with unrealistic and irresponsible pet projects. The bill increases some agency budgets by 30-40% but does not include any funding for the Department of Defense or Department of Homeland Security,” said Rep. Scott. “The tax-and-spend spree is burdening our economy. Democrats are creating a situation where it will be even more difficult to combat rapidly growing inflation and crime and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The American people deserve better.” For more than 40 years, the Hyde Amendment has prohibited tax dollars from being used for abortions. However, Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee voted to exclude Hyde Amendment protections during Committee consideration of H.R. 4502, and attempts to add it to the spending package on the House Floor were rejected. “Until this week, it has long been a bipartisan agreement that the tax dollars of hardworking Americans should not be used for abortions, and even President Biden has opposed taxpayer funded abortions in the past,” said Rep. Scott. “As this spending package heads to the Senate for consideration, I urge them to protect unborn children and the rights of millions of Americans by including the Hyde Amendment in the final legislation.” H.R. 4502 contains seven appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2022, totaling nearly $600 billion in discretionary spending, a 21% increase from Fiscal Year 2021. It provides funding for the following federal agencies: The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Energy, Commerce, Interior, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development. It also provides for military construct… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4764 | Rep. Rick Allen: Broadband Funds Must Target Rural America | 2021-07-21 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Congress has appropriated well over $300 billion to state and local governments over the past 14 months to help provide broadband access, but we must ensure these funds are being utilized to meet the needs of rural America. This is only possible if federal broadband maps are accurate. Last Congress I supported the Broadband DATA Act, which was signed into law and directed the Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, to allow independent, third-party data to challenge these maps. Many states, including Georgia, have already done their own work to identify areas with immediate broadband needs. I recently sent a bipartisan, bicameral letter to the FCC urging them to utilize data from the Georgia Broadband Map program in their new mapping program, and insisting that regular updates be provided to Congress. House Agriculture Republicans have also introduced the Broadband for Rural America Act, which will provide targeted assistance to the least-connected residents. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=133AA225-548A-4C81-9D2C-A7C0EB975C10 | Reps. Austin Scott, Raul Ruiz Introduce Bipartisan American Seasonal and Perishable Crop Support Act | 2021-07-21 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA-08) joined Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA-36) in introducing the American Seasonal and Perishable Crop Support Act (H.R. 4580), which would help level the playing field for seasonal and perishable growers who compete against below-market foreign imports. The legislation was drafted in concert with American growers who have seen drastic drops in production as cheap, foreign-subsidized imports have driven prices below a sustainable level. “For years, Georgia’s producers have struggled to compete with unfair trade practices, including our specialty crop producers who are seeing more and more foreign-subsidized produce dumped into U.S. markets below the cost of production,” said Rep. Austin Scott. “The impact of these unfair trade practices has only been compounded by labor shortages and supply chain issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Food security is national security, and we must ensure we continue to support our American farmers and create a level playing field. That’s why I’m proud to join Congressman Ruiz in introducing the American Seasonal and Perishable Crop Support Act, and I will continue fighting for our U.S. growers and our domestic food supply chain.” “Our local agriculture industry and domestic food supply chain continues to be threatened by subsidized imports that make it difficult for American farmers to compete,” said Dr. Raul Ruiz. “My bipartisan bill, the American Seasonal and Perishable Crop Support Act, will help level the playing field for our local growers and empower them to fight back against unfair foreign competition. Produce grown in the Coachella Valley helps feed Americans in every state, and I will continue fighting to ensure that Coachella Valley grown products are available in supermarkets across the country.” “Georgia Farm Bureau welcomes the introduction of the American Seasonal and Perishable Crop Support Act. For too long, Georgia fruit, vegetable, and other specialty group producers have been negatively impacted by surging seas… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4762 | Rep. Allen Leads Bipartisan Georgia Delegation Letter to FCC on Broadband Maps | 2021-07-12 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) led a bipartisan, bicameral group of Georgia lawmakers in sending a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel requesting an update on implementation of the Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (DATA) Act, which was signed into law last Congress. Specifically, the letter requests an answer, in writing, from the FCC to whether they plan to integrate data from the Georgia Broadband Map program into their new mapping program. The accuracy of these updated maps is critical to expanding broadband access to rural communities. In the letter, members write: “As you noted in your announcement, the accuracy of the broadband maps provided by the FCC have long been in question. One of the biggest concerns we hear from telephone cooperatives, electric membership cooperatives, and private companies is that FCC mapping, from which distribution of federal grant and loan dollars is based, is inadequate and incorrect. “We applaud your action to implement the Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (DATA) Act, which is an important step towards providing a more granular, publicly available, and comprehensive look at internet access in America. We urge you to include data from the Georgia Broadband Map program in the dataset used to develop these updated FCC maps. We also request an answer in writing as to whether you intend to use this data.” The full letter can be read here. In addition to Rep. Allen, the letter was signed by: Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA); Congressmen Buddy Carter (R-GA-01), Sanford Bishop (D-GA-02), Drew Ferguson (R-GA-03), Austin Scott (R-GA-08), Andrew Clyde (R-GA-09), Jody Hice (R-GA-10), and Barry Loudermilk (R-GA-11). | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4754 | Rep. Allen Announces Military Academy Nomination Application Available Online | 2021-07-01 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today announced that the Military Academy Nomination Application for 2021 is now available on his website for prospective students. “One of the greatest privileges as your Congressman is having the opportunity to nominate qualified young men and women to our nation’s service academies, and I’m excited to share that the 2021 application is now live,” said Congressman Allen. “I encourage any student who may be interested in attending one of our nation’s service academies to look on my website for more information and start the packet as soon as possible, as this is not a process to be taken lightly. I’m so proud to share that last year was the most applicants my office has ever received, and I look forward to nominating more bright students to our U.S. Military Academies.” The Military Academy Nomination packet must be received by Congressman Allen’s office by 5:00 PM on October 15, 2021 to be considered for the class of 2026. For questions or more information about the nominations process, students can visit Congressman Allen’s website or contact his Service Academy Coordinator, Paul Lynch, at Paul.Lynch@mail.house.gov. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=B9F442A6-2F41-40CD-A1B1-C6FBE769FFA1 | Reps. Austin Scott, Stacey Plaskett Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission | 2021-07-01 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Austin Scott (R-GA-08) and Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (D-V.I.) today released the following statements upon introducing the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Research and Development Modernization Act (H.R. 4337). This bipartisan legislation would improve the relationships between the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and financial technology companies to increase the Commission’s understanding of emerging technologies and its use of new tools to more effectively regulate derivatives markets. The CFTC is the United States’ futures and derivatives regulator and is charged with ensuring competitiveness, efficiency, and financial integrity in commodity trading markets. “American companies are at the cutting edge of new and emerging financial technologies that impact both domestic and international financial markets. To ensure the CFTC has the ability to study and learn from these FinTech innovations, I’m proud to introduce the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Research and Development Modernization Act with Rep. Stacey Plaskett. We must ensure CFTC has the tools it needs to maintain fairness and transparency in our commodity trading markets,” said Rep. Scott. “I am very glad to introduce this legislation to better equip the CFTC with the tools it needs to maintain fairness and transparency in our commodity trading markets in the 21st century,” said Rep. Plaskett.“It’s no secret that the private sector leads the charge with innovation and that our markets are rapidly evolving with new and emerging technologies. This bipartisan legislation will improve the relationships between the CFTC and financial technology companies to increase the Commission’s understanding of emerging technologies and its use of new tools to more effectively regulate derivatives markets.” “As the unified voice of the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry in the United States, the Blockchain Association believes that distributed ledger technology and other technological innovations are key… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4748 | Rep. Allen Appointed to Healthy Future Task Force | 2021-06-29 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) today announced the appointment of Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) to serve on the Healthy Future Task Force. The Task Force will build on Republican health policy successes and craft a patient-focused agenda for the future. “I thank House Republican Leader McCarthy for this opportunity to help modernize our health care system and ensure it works for all Americans,” said Congressman Allen. “I look forward to working with our team to craft policy solutions so that we can hit the ground running when we regain the majority. Our agenda will focus on lowering costs, increasing choices, restoring the doctor-patient relationship, and supporting innovative treatments. I also look forward to working on returning our medical supply chain to the U.S. so we are prepared for potential future events.” Background: The Healthy Future Task Force will be led by Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (KY-02) and Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Devin Nunes (CA-22). | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=45 | Rep. Clyde appointed to the American Security Task Force | 2021-06-29 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Rep. Andrew Clyde (GA-09) issued the following statement on his appointment to the American Security Task Force: I was honored to learn of my appointment by Leader McCarthy to the American Security Task Force chaired by my colleague and Homeland Security Ranking Member John Katko. If we have learned anything over the past five months, it is that President Biden simply refuses to place our national security as his top priority. From failing to secure our overrun southwestern border to handing Russia a list of our nation’s most critical infrastructure installations directly following repeated cyberattacks on Internet security assets and energy infrastructure, the Biden Administration continues to fail the American People. I look forward to working with my Republican colleagues to prioritize our national security apparatus by safeguarding our border, critical infrastructure, and supporting our brave law enforcement officers through the development of policy proposals that our conference can enact on day one when we retake the House that will put the nation and the American People’s security first. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4746 | Rep. Allen Statement on DOJ Lawsuit to Overturn Georgia's Election Law | 2021-06-25 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice announced a federal lawsuit in opposition to Georgia’s Election Integrity Act (S.B. 202): “Democrats are desperate to halt states’ constitutional changes to ensure integrity in their election systems. The announcement of this lawsuit comes just days after Senate Republicans blocked Democrats’ number one legislative priority, the For the People Act, from moving forward. This lawsuit is a political move by the Biden Administration on their quest to implement a federal takeover of our elections. “It is unconscionable that Attorney General Garland is willing to weaponize the DOJ and ignore the will of states, Congress and the American people who overwhelmingly support voter ID.” Background: Polling shows that 80 percent of Americans support requiring voters to show photo identification in order to cast a ballot. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=BD3C41C6-A5CF-4318-AE67-C5DF9789CD72 | Rep. Austin Scott Statement on DOJ Suing Georgia Over Election Reforms | 2021-06-25 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) released the below statement upon the Department of Justice (DOJ) announcing a new lawsuit suing the State of Georgia over SB 202, which implemented election reforms in Georgia: “The Biden Department of Justice is suing Georgia over our election reforms that make it easier to vote and harder to cheat. They create more opportunities for Georgians to vote and better secure elections by requiring identification for mail-in ballots, just as you have to show an ID to vote in-person in Georgia. This lawsuit is nothing more than a liberal agenda to remove all voter ID laws in our country,” said Rep. Scott. -30- | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=44 | Rep. Clyde Announces U.S. DOT INFRA Grant to The Georgia Ports Authority | 2021-06-25 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Rep. Clyde Announces U.S. DOT INFRA Grant for The Georgia Ports Authority in Hall County. "I am honored to announce that The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), in partnership with Norfolk Southern Railway and Hall County, has been awarded a $46.8 million grant U.S. DOT INFRA Grant to support the construction of the Northeast Georgia Inland Port along the I-85/I-985 corridor in Hall County. The new Inland Port will link the Ninth District directly to the Port of Savannah, bringing with it significant economic advantages to businesses in North Georgia and the Greater Appalachian Region. Undoubtedly, this smart and targeted investment will bolster communities and businesses across the Ninth District and completion of the Inland Port will be pivotal to ensuring that Georgia remains among the top states for doing business for years to come. I would like to extend my thanks to Governors Deal and Kemp for their vision and commitment to keeping Georgia the number one state in which to do business. I would also like to thank the Hall County State Assembly delegation, the County Commission, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Georgia Ports Authority for the tremendous amount of work put in to move this vital project forward." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=AFD403C1-EC33-4F65-BF7A-568A6E7E48ED | Rep. Austin Scott Announces 2021 Congressional App Challenge | 2021-06-24 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) announced the start of the Eighth District’s 2021 Congressional App Challenge. This competition is an annual, nationwide event intended to engage students’ creativity and encourage their participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The Congressional App Challenge allows students to compete with peers throughout their own congressional district by creating and exhibiting an original software application, or “app,” for web, PC, tablet, mobile, or other platform of their choice. “The demand for STEM skills continues to grow, which is why my office is very proud to host this annual event to give our teachers an opportunity to teach these highly sought-after skills and our students the chance to learn more about coding and design,” said Rep. Scott. “We’ve had several great submissions over the last few years, and I look forward to seeing what our talented Middle and South Georgia students create and submit this year.” All current middle and high school students (6-12th grade) who reside in or attend school in the Eighth Congressional District are encouraged to participate. Students may compete as individuals or in teams of up to four, as long as two of the teammates are eligible to participate in the district. All entries across Georgia’s Eighth Congressional District will be judged by a panel of industry leaders with the winning app being featured on the U.S. House of Representative’s website (www.house.gov) and displayed in an exhibit in the U.S. Capitol Building alongside winners from other participating congressional districts across the country. The winner(s) will also be invited to Capitol Hill for the annual #HouseOfCode event to present their apps for Members of Congress and connect with other coders from around the country, COVID-19 regulations allowing. Key dates and deadlines can be found below: Registration is now open: https://www.congressionalappchallenge.us/students/student-registration/ November 1st:… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=DA0F4C72-E950-44A1-AF35-71B0F9233F5E | ICYMI: Rep. Austin Scott joins “Don Lemon Tonight,” says there should be a uniform standard across services to allow Academy grads to play professional sports | 2021-06-22 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Yesterday, Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) joined "Don Lemon Tonight" to press for Cameron Kinley, Naval Academy graduate and captain of the Navy Midshipmen football team, to be able to defer his service in the U.S. Navy to play professional football. The Acting Secretary of the Navy, Thomas W. Harker, denied Kinley’s waiver request and left Kinley with no ability to appeal. Rep. Scott contends that several other service academy athletes, including from the Naval Academy, have been granted waivers in the past to temporarily defer their service to play professionally. In most cases, those athletes were transferred to Reserve status for the duration of their deferment. On June 16th during a House Armed Services Committee hearing, Rep. Scott questioned Acting Secretary Harker on Kinley’s deferral denial and lack of appeal process for Kinley. During the hearing, Rep. Scott also stressed the importance of creating a uniform standard across all Services where men and women excelling at their sport of choice have equal opportunity to defer their service to play professionally. You can click here to watch his remarks at the hearing. You can click here to watch Rep. Scott on “Don Lemon Tonight.” [[{"fid":"654","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false},"link_text":null,"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"full","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false}},"attributes":{"height":542,"width":952,"style":"width: 500px; height: 285px; border-width: 2px; border-style: solid;","class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"1"}}]] Rep Scott: There should be a uniform standard across Services when Academy graduates seek to defer their service to play professional sports. -30- | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=43 | Rep. Clyde Introduces Two Pieces of Legislation - Combating the Iranian Threat | 2021-06-17 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) introduced two pieces of legislation, the “Countering Iranian Aggression Act” and the “Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act,” to counter our nation’s most significant national security challenge in the Middle East — Iran. “For decades, Iran has routinely engaged in hostile acts that threaten the safety and security of Americans and our allies. Iran is the largest state sponsor of terror, adamantly refuses to give up their nuclear ambitions, and has worked tirelessly to expand their influence throughout the globe. After four years of President Trump’s successful “Maximum Pressure Campaign” to counter Iran’s malign activity, President Biden has chosen to repeat the mistakes of President Obama and bow down to the demands of Ayatollah Khamenei and his cronies. This reckless and haphazard approach will only further destabilize the Middle East and lead to disastrous consequences. For these reasons, I introduced two pieces of legislation that, if enacted into law, will effectively counter the rogue state. The “Countering Iranian Aggression Act” would prevent President Biden from reentering the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, also known as the “Iran Deal,” unless he can certify that all of the objectives in former President Trump’s “Maximum Pressure Campaign” are achieved. The Trump Administration’s strategy was widely successful in holding Iran accountable for their continued hostile acts throughout the world, but also slowing down their ability to develop nuclear weapons. I am proud to introduce this bill with the support of Representatives Babin (TX-36), Mann (KS-01), Emmer (MN-06), Salazar (FL-27), Van Drew (NJ-02), Mast (FL-18), DesJarlais (TN-04), Bishop (NC-09), Crenshaw (TX-02), Carter (TX-31), and Bost (IL-12). The second piece of legislation, the “Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act,” would reinstate sanctions that the Trump Administration placed on the Iranian-backed proxy force in Yemen, the Houthis, and redesignate the group as a foreign terrorist organizat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4733 | Rep. Allen and Rep. Buck Reintroduce Bill to Defund 1619 Project Curriculum | 2021-06-14 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Rep. Rick Allen (R-Ga.) and Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) reintroduced the Saving American History Act, legislation that would ban federal funds from being used to teach the 1619 Project in K-12 schools or school districts. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.)reintroduced companion legislation in the Senate. “The 1619 Project aims to indoctrinate our students into believing that America is an evil country, and there is no room for that in our classrooms,” said Rep. Allen. “We must teach our young folks to learn from our nation’s past in order to form a more perfect union. Teaching revisionist history and promoting divisive ideology will not move our nation forward. This legislation will ensure federal dollars are used to provide our children with historically accurate curriculum.” “Critical Race Theory is dangerous, anti-American, and has no place in our nation’s schools,” said Rep. Buck. “School curriculum plays a critical role in a child’s development and greatly influences the type of adult they will become. Children shouldn’t be taught that they will be treated differently or will be racist because of their skin color.” “Activists in schools want to teach our kids to hate America and hate each other using discredited, Critical Race Theory curricula like the 1619 Project. Federal funds should not pay for activists to masquerade as teachers and indoctrinate our youth,” said Sen. Cotton. Background: The Biden Administration proposed a rule to promote education programs that teach revisionist history, including the 1619 Project, despite multiple prominent historians pointing out numerous factual inaccuracies in the curriculum. This legislation was first introduced during the 116th Congress and would not impact federal funds to assist low-income or special-needs students. The 1619 Project is a revisionist history project of the New York Times widely criticized by historians. Despite major criticism of the project, schools around the country have begun incorporating the 1619 Project into their curricula. So far, schools or s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=42 | Rep. Clyde Statement on the filing of suit against Speaker Pelosi's Unconstitutional use of Magnetometers on the House floor | 2021-06-14 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | – Following today’s press conference, Rep. Andrew Clyde released the following statement on June 14th, 2021, on the filing of suit against the use of magnetometers on the House floor and fines for alleged violators: I am pleased to be joined by Representative Louie Gohmert (R-TX) and our counsel, former Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Ken Cuccinelli, in bringing suit before the United States District Court for the District of Columbia today to challenge Speaker Pelosi’s unconstitutional and partisan rule used to fine only Republican members of the House of Representatives. The Speaker continues to play political games rather than engaging in genuine leadership to help solve the problems of the American People and our filing marks the beginning of the end of just one aspect of her authoritarian conduct. House Resolution 73 (H.Res. 73) detains members from engaging in their duties to those they represent, in clear violation of Article I of the Constitution, and seeks to fine Republicans, in violation of the 27th Amendment, to gain undue influence over their behavior and to further Speaker Pelosi’s false political narrative. Let me be very clear, the intent of Speaker Pelosi is to gain improper influence over the actions of the opposition party and to further her false political narrative that, “…the enemy is within the House of Representatives.” H.Res. 73 is an absurdity built upon a foundation of Democrat lies that Republican members and their voters are dangerous domestic terrorists. In fact, Acting Chief of the U.S. Capitol Police, Yogananda Pittman, reported to House members in a Republican Conference security briefing on February 24, 2021, that there existed no known intelligence from any source that any member of Congress was a threat to any other member, thereby revealing that the use of magnetometers as a condition to access the House floor is political grandstanding by Speaker Pelosi in violation of the Constitution. H.Res. 73 is being used selectively and punitively by Democrat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=2C806477-578D-4735-86D0-86157207BAD3 | Rep. Austin Scott: Exciting New Missions Coming to Robins AFB | 2021-05-28 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WARNER ROBINS, GA – Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) released the below statement upon the U.S. Air Force today announcing new missions coming to Robins Air Force Base. “The men and women at Robins Air Force Base provide critical capabilities that counter our adversaries – such as China, Russia and Iran – and help our nation compete and win against the next generation of threats,” said Rep. Scott. “These new missions are a direct result of their outstanding work and service to our country. They will continue to build upon this important work in flying and non-flying Active Duty and Guard units and will position Robins – and Georgia – at the forefront of addressing our country’s key national security concerns.” The new missions coming to Robins include: Air Control Squadron – The Georgia Air National Guard will lead a unit whose day-to-day mission will be to provide command and control of aircraft in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central and South Asia. JADC2/ABMS - The Air Force is building multiple facilities on Robins to support the Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2)/ Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) enterprise. New construction will facilitate the replacement of the JSTARS mission and will also support future platforms associated with the ABMS Family of Systems. Facilities will be designed to support a variety of airframes, to include manned and unmanned aircraft. E-11 – Nine E-11 Battlefield Airborne Control Node (BACN) aircraft and a squadron of Active Duty personnel will execute a mission with a very high ops tempo, enabling communications support to the joint force on the modern battlefield. Spectrum Warfare Group – A Group of Squadrons, comprised of Active Duty Airmen, will take advantage of the skills prominent in local Macon/Atlanta area, namely software and hardware engineers. This Group will work to develop and field innovative electronic warfare solutions. -30- | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4725 | Rep. Rick Allen Announces Community Office Hours for June | 2021-05-24 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced today that his staff will be holding Community Office Hours across the 12th district during the month of June. These office hours offer the opportunity for constituents to receive personal assistance from Congressman Allen’s office in their local communities. There will be no formal presentation nor will Congressman Allen be in attendance. These office hours offer one-on-one visits between staff and Georgia-12 constituents. Staff will be available to assist with a number of federal issues, including problems with federal agencies, such as Social Security, Veterans Affairs, Medicare, and others. “Constituent service remains a top priority of mine as I represent Georgia's 12th district in Congress," said Congressman Allen. "My staff and I are ready to help address issues Georgians may be experiencing with a federal agency, and I am pleased to offer this direct assistance closer to home.” Congressman Allen has permanent offices located in Richmond, Toombs, Laurens, and Bulloch counties; therefore, community office hours will not be held in these counties. Please see below for a list of Community Office Hours dates, times and locations by county: Treutlen County WHEN: Monday, June 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Treutlen County Commissioners Office 1830 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Soperton, GA 30457 Montgomery County WHEN: Monday, June 7th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Montgomery County Courthouse 400 S. Railroad Avenue Mount Vernon, GA 30445 Wheeler County WHEN: Monday, June 7th from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. WHERE: Alamo City Hall 105 Commerce St Alamo, GA 30411 Coffee County WHEN: Tuesday, June 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Douglas/Coffee County Chamber of Commerce 114 North Peterson Avenue Douglas, GA 31533 Jeff Davis County WHEN: Tuesday, June 8th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. WHERE: The Big House 25 East Coffee Street Hazlehurst, Georgia 31539 Burke County WHEN: Thursday, June 10th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. … | 1 | 2026-04-07T15:46:19Z | 2026-06-28T00:48:43Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=4D8C69BA-78BF-4CBA-96E7-A97010C339C0 | Rep. Austin Scott Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Combat Disabled Veterans Aren’t Penalized for Active Engagement in the Workforce | 2021-05-21 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) released the below statement upon introducing bipartisan legislation this week aimed at better supporting combat disabled servicemembers and their ability to participate in the workforce. The Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act (H.R. 3443) would ensure combat disabled veterans do not lose their Social Security disability benefits (SSDI) in cases when earned income exceeds $1,310 per month. “Currently, our combat disabled veterans who make more than $1,310 per month risk losing their SSDI benefits. This is completely unacceptable. My bill, the Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act, would raise this low threshold to $2,190, the maximum statutorily-allowed level,” said Rep. Scott. “We should not make our combat disabled veterans choose between active engagement in the workforce or keeping their SSDI benefits. This legislation will allow them to continue to excel as valuable members of their communities and workforce, without being penalized for experiencing success.” Combat disabled veterans who earn an income in excess of $1,310 per month lose 100% of their SSDI for being actively engaged in the workforce. This unacceptably low limit deters workforce participation and disincentivizes injured veterans from pursuing jobs, promotions, or working overtime. H.R. 3443 would raise the current monthly disability benefit for combat disabled veterans from $1,310 per month to $2,190 per month, the statutorily allowed maximum level. Additionally, it would ensure combat disabled veterans do not lose their SSDI benefits in cases when earned income exceeds the new threshold. The bill introduces a 4 to 1 offset, eliminating the SSDI benefits cliff by gradually reducing benefits only after a veteran’s salary rises above $2,190 per month. You can find more information on substantial gainful activity thresholds on the Social Security Administration’s website here. The Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act is supported by the following groups: Military Order of the Purple Heart, Blind Veterans A… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=F3ADBADF-FC04-435A-B2CF-2C5A4DB74B94 | Rep. Austin Scott Joins House Agriculture Republicans in Introducing New Rural Broadband Legislation | 2021-05-21 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) released the below statement upon joining Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, and other House Agriculture Republicans in introducing the Broadband for Rural America Act. “In many instances, rural communities sit in-between areas with highspeed access. Scores of communities in my district fall into this category. What’s lacking is infrastructure to connect these rural areas to major service providers. The Broadband for Rural America Act will provide new investments for USDA connectivity programs to address these concerns and bring highspeed internet infrastructure to rural communities in need,” said Rep. Scott. The Broadband for Rural America Act is one of several infrastructure proposals from House Republicans and will build upon Rep. Scott’s past work of making so-called “middle mile” infrastructure projects eligible for funds through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s broadband connectivity programs. Specially, the Broadband for Rural America Act would: Authorize $3.7 billion per year for critical rural broadband programs, including the ReConnect Rural Broadband Program, the Middle Mile Broadband Program, and the Innovative Broadband Advancement Program Target limited resources so assistance is focused on the most rural and least-connected residents, which are often the most expensive to connect Promote borrower accountability and protect taxpayers with new tools to ensure promised services are delivered to rural communities You can find a summary of the legislation here. -30- | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4718 | Rep. Allen: It's Time to Get Americans Back to Work | 2021-05-20 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Thanks to the success of Operation Warp Speed, we’ve been able to get millions of Americans vaccinated. Georgia has led the nation in COVID-19 economic recovery, and I am proud to say that Georgia’s economy has reached pre-pandemic levels. And now that the CDC has rolled back mask recommendations, we’re finally seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. But there’s a lot of work to be done to get this great American economy -- the greatest economy in the world -- growing again; and unfortunately the Biden Administration is asleep at the wheel when it comes to what needs to be done to spur economic growth. As of March, U.S. job makers reported 8.1 million available jobs – a record high! But I’m hearing from small businesses that they can’t get their employees to go back to work. It’s because President Biden and Congressional Democrats are paying people more money to stay home than to go to work. I’m grateful that starting next month, our governor - Governor Kemp - is ending the extra $300 in federal weekly jobless payments. It’s time for all states to opt out of the federal jobless supplement and quit wasting taxpayers’ money. | 1 | 2026-04-07T15:46:19Z | 2026-06-28T00:48:43Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=D8261643-ED6E-4E5B-8886-301E49233E06 | Rep. Austin Scott Statement on Closure of the Irwin County Detention Center | 2021-05-20 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) today released the below statement upon Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas directing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to discontinue use of the Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla, GA. “I wish we didn’t have a need for ICE detention centers. Ideally, our country’s border would be secure, and we’d have an immigration system that encourages people to go through the process to immigrate lawfully to our great nation. But we don’t live in a perfect world, and the rhetoric from President Biden and liberal Democrats about open borders has created an unprecedented immigration crisis that he and his Administration continue to escalate. “The Biden Administration already doesn’t have room to detain the influx of people we’ve seen crossing the border since January, and now is not the time to play partisan games and close ICE detention facilities when we need them the most. It is reckless, irresponsible, puts Americans at risk, and only makes the current immigration crisis worse. “With regard to the Irwin County Detention Center, there have been multiple investigations into the allegations made against the Center and local health care providers in Irwin County. The accusations were false, and liberal Democrats have seized on this false narrative in an effort to further undermine our nation’s immigration system and demonize our law enforcement officials.” -30- | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=41 | Rep. Clyde Statement on H.R. 3233 - National Commission to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol Complex Act | 2021-05-19 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Rep. Andrew Clyde (GA-09) issued the following statement following the House of Representatives vote on H.R. 3233: Since the events of January 6th, I have repeatedly affirmed that violence is never an acceptable form of political protest. I was one of the last Members on the House Floor supporting U.S. Capitol Police, knowing full well the tragic events of that day. My recent comments in a serious Oversight hearing investigation pertaining to a single isolated video have been continually and outrageously misconstrued by a dishonest media looking to characterize 75 million conservative voters as domestic terrorists. To date, I am unaware of a single charge or conviction of sedition or insurrection levied against a January 6th rioter, nor has any official branch, agency, or investigative body of our government reached a conclusion regarding that day's events. My work as a legislator is to write, debate, and pass laws based on facts and reality, not clickbait headlines. Through our investigative work within the Committee on Oversight and Reform, we must occasionally address uncomfortable, nuanced details, under the confines of a five-minute time limit, and I will continue to push back against the Left’s politically convenient rhetoric and outright misinformation. The actions that led to what occurred on January 6th – and the security breaches of the U.S. Capitol complex – have real consequences for the rule of law and our national security and should be investigated and reviewed to the fullest extent possible. This is to the benefit of Members of the House, their staff, the U.S. Capitol Police, and numerous support personnel. Multiple Congressional committees, in addition to the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, are already conducting a review of the day’s events and a modernization of security policies. However, Speaker Pelosi’s creation of a so-called “independent” commission is blatant political theater and a fatally flawed move to empower unelected bureaucrats with subpoena authority to smear Republicans… | 1 | 2026-04-07T15:46:19Z | 2026-06-28T00:48:43Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4716 | Rep. Allen Stands With Israel | 2021-05-14 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | I rise today to express my strong support for our vital ally, Israel. The recent rocket attacks launched by Hamas terrorists against innocent Israelis must be unequivocally condemned, and our support for Israel’s right to defend herself must be crystal clear. Between President Biden’s weak leadership and anti-Semitic comments made by members of this very body, terrorist organizations like Hamas feel that they can get away with attacking our ally – they have emboldened them. The world is watching, and there is no room for silence or appeasement of terrorists – Congress and the Biden Administration must immediately reaffirm America’s longstanding commitment to Israel, and offer any and all support. Mr. President, wake up! | 1 | 2026-04-07T15:46:19Z | 2026-06-28T00:48:43Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=FAB31A1D-B00A-4782-A6B3-34D0150F40DB | Rep. Austin Scott Announces 2021 Congressional Art Competition Winners | 2021-05-11 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) today released the below statement upon announcing the winners of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for Georgia’s Eighth District. “I am very proud to announce the winners of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for Georgia’s Eighth District. The Art Competition is a great way to showcase the talents of our high school students from across Middle and South Georgia and celebrate the art teachers and parents who support our budding artists. As I pass by these artworks, either in my district offices or in the U.S. Capitol, I will be reminded that the work we’re doing today is to ensure a brighter future for these students tomorrow,” said Rep. Scott. First Place: “Hidden” by Jessica Trinh from Houston County High School Jessica will receive a trip to Washington D.C. to attend the National Congressional Art Competition Awards reception and see her artwork hanging in the U.S. Capitol. [[{"fid":"645","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false},"link_text":null,"type":"media","field_deltas":{"2":{"format":"full","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false}},"attributes":{"height":3381,"width":2519,"style":"height: 425px; width: 317px;","class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"2"}}]] Second Place: “Up, Up, and Away” by Samantha Hillhouse from Perry High School Samantha’s artwork will be displayed in Rep. Scott’s Tifton District office for one year. [[{"fid":"646","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false},"link_text":null,"type":"media","field_deltas":{"3":{"format":"full","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false}},"attributes":{"height":3456,"width":5184,"style":"height: 283px; width: 425px;","class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"3"}}]] Third Place: “Poem of Peace” by Emily Partain from Houston County High School Emily’s artwork will be displayed in Rep. Scott’s Warner Robins District office for one year. [[{"fid":"647","vie… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4707 | Rep. Allen Announces 2021 Congressional Art Competition Winners | 2021-05-10 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today announced the winning artwork submissions from high school students in Georgia’s 12th District for the 2021 Congressional Art Competition. The first place winner’s artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year, and the other winning pieces will be displayed in the offices of Congressman Allen. All submissions will be on display at the Westobou Gallery in Augusta during the month of May. “We had a wonderful turnout for this year’s Congressional Art Competition, with 13 schools participating,” said Congressman Allen. “The artwork we received shows just how much talent lives in the 12th District, and I want to extend my congratulations to this year’s winners.” First place and People’s Choice Award: “The Heart of a Papa” by Leila Hill from Harlem High School | 1 | 2026-04-07T15:46:19Z | 2026-06-28T00:48:43Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4695 | Rep. Allen Statement on President Biden's Address to Congress | 2021-04-28 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) tonight released the following statement after President Joe Biden delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress: “Our nation is in desperate need of unity, which is something both Republicans and Democrats can agree upon. That’s why I’m incredibly disappointed that the Biden Administration’s actions – and inaction -- have been the polar opposite. President Biden’s first 100 days have been marked by divisive policies and broken promises. “Unfortunately, tonight’s address only further highlights how far President Biden has caved to the radical left. To the contrary of what President Biden said, many of his socialist policy proposals will actually hurt working families and have already destroyed American jobs. Further, his agenda is designed to grant the federal government more power while appeasing our adversaries abroad. It’s clear that our nation has weak leadership in the White House. “However, I believe the American People still have reason to be hopeful. That is if – and only if – our nation’s leaders return to our founding values. We’ve seen that we can unleash unprecedented growth and give every American the opportunity to succeed when we bolster the principles of small government and individual liberty. Under the right leadership, I have no doubt we can do it again.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:48:19Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=57 | Rep. Clyde Invites Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Whip James Clyburn to Join His Lawsuit to Fight Unconstitutional Use of Magnetometer | 2021-04-23 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Rep. Andrew Clyde released the following statement on April 23rd, 2021: “Today I was alerted to the news that two of my Democratic colleagues, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Whip James Clyburn, were revealed to have bypassed security screening while entering the House Floor. As my colleagues know, I was fined $15,000 in February for a so-called violation of the House’s unconstitutional H.Res. 73 and my appeal was denied by the House Committee on Ethics earlier this month. Members of Congress take an oath to support and defend the Constitution, and I would like to be the first to invite Speaker Pelosi and Whip Clyburn to join my lawsuit to fight this egregious and unconstitutional House rule in federal court.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:48:19Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4691 | Rep. Allen Blasts Democrats' Partisan "Infrastructure" Package | 2021-04-22 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Just yesterday the Squad and other Democrats reintroduced the socialist “Green New Deal.” This dangerous proposal costs over $90 trillion and will destroy thousands of American jobs. But Speaker Pelosi and President Biden have no intention of stopping it; in fact, they’re planning to use their partisan “infrastructure” package as a vehicle to enact several Green New Deal priorities. While details of what they consider infrastructure – and I use that term loosely – are not finalized, it does not inspire confidence that the Democrats are already turning away from regular order, which requires bipartisanship, to get the bill through Congress. Here’s what we know of the package so far: It advances $600 billion to Green New Deal priorities. Only 5% will go toward roads and bridges, and 2% for airways, waterways and ports. They are planning the largest tax hike since 1968 to pay for their agenda – and an estimate from the National Association of Manufacturers shows that their proposed corporate tax hike would cost 1 million jobs. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:48:19Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4677 | Rep. Allen Congratulates 2021 Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama | 2021-04-16 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | During the first week of April, the world’s top golfers are invited to my hometown of Augusta, Georgia, as they compete in the most prestigious tournament in the world, known as The Masters. As people from around the world visit the Augusta National Golf Club or tune in from the comfort of their homes, they get to experience a ‘tradition unlike any other.’ After the 2020 Masters tournament was postponed to the fall with no spectators due to the pandemic, there was a lot of excitement to be back this year – even at limited capacity. I’d like to thank Chairman Ridley and members of Augusta National for putting on a safe and memorable tournament this year, and I want to extend my personal congratulations to the 2021 Masters Champion, Hideki Matsuyama. He is the first-ever Japanese professional golfer to win a men's major golf championship, and he has made his nation of Japan very proud. Hideki is an inspiration to young golfers throughout the world, showing that you can reach the pinnacle of your profession through dedication and hard work. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:48:19Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=018B38F4-063C-49CB-8F30-B3416A2EC251 | ICYMI: Rep. Austin Scott joins Newsmax’s “National Report” to discuss Biden’s failed agriculture policies | 2021-04-16 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Austin Scott (R-GA-08), a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, joined Newsmax’s Shaun Kraisman on “The National Report” to discuss President Biden’s failed agriculture policies, including cancelling the Trump-era “Farmers to Families Food Box Program” and a new policy to pay off USDA farm loans of some socially disadvantaged farmers and foreign nationals, regardless of their immigration status. In February, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Nestle USA, and others sent a letter to Congressional leadership supporting a loan forgiveness program funded under the American Rescue Plan Act that would provide a payment of 120% of a minority farmer’s outstanding USDA loan debt, with a cap at $2.1 million. Proponents say this program is needed to address longstanding discrimination in USDA’s lending, but farmers don’t have to prove discrimination to receive a payment. Earlier this week, USDA released guidance on the program noting that women are excluded, unless they meet the race or ethnicity requirement, and foreign nationals are eligible, regardless of their immigration status. During today’s segment, Rep. Scott also touched on the ongoing boycotts over Georgia’s election reforms and China’s increasing role in Central and South America, including their connection to cartels. Click here to watch Rep. Scott’s full interview. [[{"fid":"639","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false},"link_text":null,"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"full","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false}},"attributes":{"height":753,"width":1387,"style":"height: 231px; width: 425px; border-width: 2px; border-style: solid;","class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"1"}}]] Rep. Scott joins Shaun Kraisman to discuss Biden’s failed agriculture policies and more. -30- | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
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