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| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5430 | Rep. Allen statement on Democrats’ omnibus spending package | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 2617, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. “Under Democrat rule, Washington has pushed out-of-control spending, which has contributed to historic inflation that is hurting every American. Scrapping regular order, Democrats pushed a 4,000+ page bill totaling almost $2 trillion. The American people are rightfully fed up with this reckless, big government spending coming out of Washington that has sent shockwaves across our entire economy. This bloated spending package fails to address many of the pressing issues our nation is facing and is instead chocked full of increased funding for the IRS, Green New Deal initiatives, and unrelated policy provisions. We must stay committed to restoring fiscal responsibility and stop increasing the financial burden on future generations.” # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=FA244BFE-F413-49D1-B76E-A8BD93B37557 | Rep. Austin Scott Opposes Omnibus Spending Bill | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) today opposed the left's $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package. "This bill spends almost 2 trillion dollars, requires a massive debt limit increase to fund, and will further increase inflation on Americans," Scott said. "This bill literally takes working Americans' tax dollars and uses your money to provide security for borders in the Middle East while our country’s southern border is being overrun due to the Democrat's open-door policies. Those who did this set up the worst possible scenario for America: increased inflation, higher interest rates, and a potential default of our currency." The bill provides $1.646 trillion in non-emergency discretionary spending, including over $12 billion in additional funding for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and $3.46 billion for progressive climate programs at the Department of Energy, while failing to give adequate funds to support overwhelmed agents at the southern border. The 8% increase in spending on non-defense programs is on top of the trillions of dollars Democrats have allocated outside of the normal appropriations process over the past two years. Overall, this bill is projected to cost taxpayers approximately $2 trillion. The full text of the legislation can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10805 | Carter prevents closure of Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) successfully blocked any military funds from being used to close the Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) in the fiscal year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which President Biden signed into law today. This landmark provision comes after months of advocacy from Rep. Carter, as well as a bipartisan group of Georgia lawmakers, who disagreed with the Biden administration’s decision to close a heavily utilized CRTC, which just hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a $25 million, taxpayer-funded airplane hangar. “The best defense the United States has against international attacks on democracy is a strong, combat-ready military,” said Rep. Carter. “With China eyeing Taiwan and Russia bearing down on Ukraine, now is the time to invest in our combat readiness, not rein it in. As a strong supporter of the First District’s military community, and veterans nationwide, I am proud to preserve this world-class facility so that everyone who is selfless enough to answer the call to service has the best training and resources America can offer.” In Rep. Carter’s May 2022 letter with Senator Warnock (D-GA) and a bipartisan group of Georgia lawmakers, the Members wrote: “The Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center is the most heavily utilized, unique, and cost efficient training facility in the Air Force. It offers unparalleled opportunities for peer-to-peer air combat training, regional training conferences, classified engagements, and support for regional operations.” Read Rep. Carter’s op-ed on the importance of the CRTC here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=621 | CLYDE: $1.7 Trillion Omnibus is America Last in Action | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement after voting against the $1.7 trillion omnibus appropriations bill, which ultimately passed this afternoon by a vote of 225-201-1: “With the help of far too many Republicans, Democrats achieved their dangerous dream of extending their Big Government Socialist agenda before losing their iron grip of one-party Democrat rule in Washington. As the American people struggle to make ends meet amidst President Biden’s self-inflicted economic crisis, lawmakers shamelessly voted to pour fuel on the inflationary fire in order to advance wasteful spending and radical policies. From spending taxpayer dollars on ridiculous pork projects and boosting federal agencies’ budgets as they infringe on our freedoms to enhancing the border security of foreign nations while intentionally abandoning our porous southern border, this $1.7 trillion omnibus undoubtedly delivers Americans a nightmare before Christmas. “This spending spree also hands an additional $45 billion to Ukraine — with zero oversight. I remain firmly opposed to sending another dime to Ukraine until we conduct a full audit of the billions in U.S. aid already sent overseas. I understand President Zelensky working to put his country first, but it’s past time for President Biden, our Commander-in-Chief, to put America First. “From everything tucked within the $1.7 trillion package to the disgraceful manner in which it was negotiated and passed, this bloated omnibus bill is nothing more than America Last in action. I resolutely voted NO on this shameful waste of taxpayer dollars and deceitful advancement of the harmful policies destroying our nation, and I look forward to fighting for fiscal responsibility and sanity under a House Republican majority next year.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=610 | Rep. Clyde Presses Biden on Border Plan | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) led 30 of his colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden demanding a comprehensive plan detailing how the Biden Administration will handle the influx of illegal migrants following the possible end of Title 42. On Monday, U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts granted a stay pending further order, temporarily blocking the termination of Title 42 — which was set to expire today, December 21st. In response, the Biden Administration asked the Supreme Court to allow Title 42 to end but requested that Roberts’ administrative stay remain until December 27th. The lawmakers raised concerns about the inevitable increase of illegal migrant encounters when Title 42 ends, which will only worsen the ongoing catastrophe: “There have been nearly a half-million encounters at the southern border since October, which is outpacing FY 2022 and substantially outpacing FY 2021, where there were just over 216,000 encounters in the same period. Undoubtedly, there is a crisis at our southern border. It has been reported that U.S. officials are privately bracing for a massive influx of more than 170,000 illegal immigrants at the southern border likely before the calendar year ends with the termination of Title 42.” “President Biden was fully prepared to deliver a heightened border crisis to the American people just in time for Christmas,” said Clyde. “Thankfully, the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked the termination of Title 42, giving the Biden Administration more time to adequately prepare a comprehensive plan as litigation proceeds. Yet the President is still determined to wreak havoc on the southern border — this time after the holiday weekend and as he enjoys a tropical vacation.” “Given the Biden Administration’s track record of abdicating its responsibilities and enabling mayhem through its open border agenda, I don’t believe the President is prepared for the possible end of Title 42 or has any intention of improving the situation at the southern border any… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10803 | Carter Secures New Resources to Boost Health Care Workforce Across Georgia | 2022-12-19 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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. — Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) has secured new resources to help train and keep more health care workers in Georgia. In August, Sen. Ossoff, Rep. Carter, and 11 bipartisan members of Georgia’s Congressional Delegation launched an inquiry with the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to approve a new program to bring more physicians, nurses, and emergency medical personnel to communities across Georgia. Following the Georgia Delegation’s push, CMS approved the “GA-STRONG” proposal, which will provide new resources to help teaching hospitals across Georgia hire, train, and retain more health care workers. The expanded health care workforce will help more Georgians access the vital health care they need. “Georgia has consistently been in the top ten states for critical staffing shortages,” Rep. Carter, Sen. Ossoff, and the members wrote in August. “The complex crises of workforce shortage and health inequity are urgent matters that require action.” The letter was co-signed by Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock and Reps. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA-02), Drew Ferguson (R-GA-03), Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, Jr. (D-GA-04), Nikema Williams (D-GA-05), Lucy McBath (D-GA-06), Carolyn Bourdeaux (D-GA-07), Austin Scott (R-GA-08), Barry Loudermilk (R-GA-11), Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12), and David Scott (D-GA-13). Hospitals and health care professionals across the state applauded the members’ efforts: “On behalf of Emory Healthcare and the communities we serve, I would like to thank Senator Ossoff and Representative Carter for leading their Georgia colleagues in support of the Georgia STRONG program,”said Dr. Bryce Gartland, Hospital Group President and Co-Chief of Clinical Operations, Emory Healthcare. “When approved, GA-STRONG will allow Georgia’s teaching hospitals to further invest in training the next generation of healthcare workers and improving access to important clinical programs such as maternal health.” “Memorial Health supports the GA-STRONG program and its creative approa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5422 | Rep. Allen announces Congressional App Challenge winners | 2022-12-12 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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) announced that Lakeside High School students Amber Verma, Aditi Umapathy, and Joseph Alackara were selected as the winners of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge for Georgia’s 12th District. The students were chosen for their work developing Timely, a software application designed to aid productivity in individuals with ADHD and similar attention-related diagnoses. Upon the announcement, Congressman Allen made the following statement: “I extend my warmest congratulations to Amber, Aditi, and Joseph for winning the 2022 Congressional App Challenge for the 12th District of Georgia! The creativity and hard work they displayed in designing and creating this app is truly remarkable, and I’m confident that it will help countless people better manage the challenges that ADHD presents daily. I am very proud to recognize them for a job well done, and for using their extensive talents to create something that will help others.” The Timely app will be featured on the U.S. House of Representatives website and displayed in an exhibit at the U.S. Capitol for one year. For more information on the Congressional App Challenge, please click here. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5419 | Rep. Allen defends independent contractors from Biden’s activist Dept. of Labor | 2022-12-09 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) participated in a media call organized by the Independent Women’s Forum about the Department of Labor’s proposed rule to strip flexibilities currently enjoyed by millions of independent contractors by reclassifying them as traditional employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act. (Click to view video.) Congressman Allen’s full remarks are below: As my colleagues have noted, independent contractors are under attack from Biden’s Department of Labor. This is nothing new: we had the same challenge under the last term of the Obama administration when I was first elected to Congress. The proposed rule issued this past year would be devastating for the 60+ million Americans whose livelihoods depend on the flexibilities that being an independent contractor provides. I have heard from folks in my district about this proposed rule that will negatively impact their businesses. I have been at the forefront on this issue and worked hand-in-hand with Senator Tim Scott to advance the Employee Rights Act, legislation we introduced in our respective chambers. Our bill protects independent contractors, franchisees, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking flexible work options. Among its many provisions, the Employee Rights Act would codify the common law definition of an employee, allowing independent contractors to keep the flexibilities they currently enjoy. I sent a letter to Labor Secretary Marty Walsh this summer, urging him in no uncertain terms to uphold the rule issued during the Trump administration which specifically protects the flexibilities that independent contractors want and need. If you aren’t an independent contractor, you may wonder why this is such a big deal. Let me tell you why. If the Biden administration succeeds in scrapping the independent contractor model, we'd be giving the federal government authority to dictate how Americans earn their living. Or, at the very least, we'd be allowing the government to eliminate a perfectly valid career path tha… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=592 | Rep. Clyde Raises Concerns about Increase to the Annual Effect Wage Rate for H-2A Program | 2022-12-09 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) led 45 of his colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh expressing concerns about a potential average hourly wage rate increase for users of the H-2A visa program. On November 23rd, 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released their semi-annual Farm Labor Report, which included an annual average fiscal-year increase across all states of 7% on the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for 2023. The lawmakers write: “Every farm labor region and state experienced a higher average wage rate in 2022, and now faces the risk of a substantially higher increase in the AEWR in 2023 over 2022. In a downturn economy, this would be disastrous for our states’ farmers, ranchers, and fruit and vegetable growers, often short-handed to harvest specialty crops.” “This unsustainable and unrealistic increase will have disastrous effects on our farmers and growers — in addition to the burdensome costs passed down to consumers already battling soaring inflation,” said Clyde. “My home state of Georgia alone faces an unprecedented 14% one year increase, detrimentally harming our agricultural production and unquestionably benefitting foreign competitors. I strongly urge Secretary Walsh to put American farmers, rural communities, and consumers first by retracting the recommended wage raise hike for H-2A workers.” “Year over year, the Adverse Effect Wage Rate proves to be the biggest driver of cost increases and unpredictability in the H-2A program. These increases continue to threaten the livelihoods of our farmers. We urge the Department of Labor to take decisive steps to improve and stabilize the AEWR,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “GA farmers produce over 30 different fruit and vegetable commodities and all require intensive hand labor. Our only dependable labor source is through the H2-A program but this excessive wage rate increase will only result in fewer job… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5413 | Rep. Allen votes to pass the National Defense Authorization Act | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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) voted to pass H.R. 7776, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. This bill, passed on a bipartisan basis, authorizes annual funding levels for the U.S. Armed Forces and sets expenditures for the Department of Defense (DOD). H.R. 7776 authorizes $858 billion in discretionary spending for national defense programs to ensure military readiness and provide for the modernization of our Armed Forces. Notably, this year’s NDAA ends the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate on active duty and reserve personnel, which the president imposed last August. This bill also will prevent the DOD from further terminating servicemembers over failure to take the COVID-19 vaccine. In addition to authorizing critical funding at the Savannah River Site and Fort Gordon, this NDAA also reverses President Biden’s proposed cuts to military funding and supports a 4.6 percent pay raise for U.S. troops – the largest such increase in nearly twenty years. Upon the bill’s passage, Congressman Allen made the following statement: “For months, my colleagues and I have fought against President Biden’s overreaching vaccine mandates. This order has had devastating effects on military recruitment which dramatically reduced America’s military readiness. In the future, President Biden will no longer be able to discriminate against recruits based on their vaccination status. “I applaud the leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees for working in a bipartisan fashion to pass an NDAA that prioritizes the security of our great nation. This year’s bill secures funding for missions at the Savannah River Site and Fort Gordon and ensures that our men and women in uniform will have the resources necessary to keep America safe. Especially in a time of increased global threats, this NDAA will empower our Armed Forces to continue enacting peace through strength.” # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=1946E51E-0D3E-463B-8224-3113E74DFC37 | Rep. Austin Scott on Final Passage of FY23 NDAA | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the below statement upon the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passing the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 350-80. The NDAA sets Department of Defense (DOD) policies and authorizes funding levels for defense programs. "After months of bipartisan debate, conferencing, and committee work, the House has passed the FY23 NDAA. This bill takes necessary action against Chinese and Russian aggression and increases President Biden's proposed defense budget by $45 billion and will ensure our military is better funded, equipped, trained, and ready to fight in these dangerous times," Scott said. "I'm particularly proud of the amendments I sponsored that will increase our military's ability to operate with key partners, including establishing a partnership program with Ukraine for research on military trauma care and an amendment expressing the need for joint exercises with Taiwan," he continued. "Relationships like these are critical to overcoming threats from Russia and communist China and ensuring democracy continues to thrive. Moreover, I am very proud of the relationship between the Georgia National Guard and the country of Georgia’s Armed Forces as part of the State Partnership Program." The NDAA included 20 directive report language amendments from Scott regarding the National Guard, counternarcotics operations, expediting the hiring of DOD civilians, and assessments of the country of Georgia’s security needs. Scott also had bill language provisions in the legislation, including: Establishment of a Partnership Program Between the United States and Ukraine for Military Trauma Care and Research No later than February 24, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into a partnership with the appropriate counterpart from the Government of Ukraine to establish a joint program on military trauma care and research. Such program shall consist of the f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10765 | Carter and Meng celebrate inclusion of END Wildlife Trafficking Act in NDAA | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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. – Reps. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) and Grace Meng (D-NY) applauded the inclusion of their bipartisan legislation to combat international wildlife trafficking and to strengthen interagency efforts to tackle the issue in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which passed the House of Representatives today. Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Rob Portman (R-OH) led the companion bill in the Senate. Wildlife poaching and trafficking remains a serious transnational crime that threatens the conservation of vulnerable wildlife, security, and economic opportunity. It has also been linked to other organized criminal activities, including trafficking in narcotics, weapons, and people. The Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt (END) Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act would reauthorize legislation that was signed into law in 2016 and expand the responsibilities of the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking. “From drug deals to human trafficking, the internet is a new front to fight some of the worst crimes we know,” said Rep. Carter. “By reauthorizing the END Wildlife Trafficking Act, we will be better positioned to stop these bad actors and combat wildlife trafficking not just in the US, but globally. I’m proud to cosponsor this bill and take a firm step towards ending this heinous crime for good.” “I am thrilled that our END Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization Act has passed the House as part of the annual defense funding bill," said Rep. Meng, Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations. "The trafficking of wildlife is a cruel and dangerous practice that has the potential to cause catastrophic economic damage and can lead to the spread of disease. This interagency solution will help combat the issue on a global scale, and I am proud to help champion this effort.” “The Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking has done outstanding work, but the threats posed by wildlife poaching and trafficking are constantly evolving,” … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=590 | Rep. Clyde Votes Against Final Passage of FY23 NDAA | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, which ultimately passed this afternoon by a vote of 350-80: “As a 28-year Navy combat veteran, I understand the importance and necessity of ensuring we maintain the most lethal military force in the world. Yet while investing in our military to strengthen our nation’s readiness and defense capabilities is the intended and chief purpose of the NDAA, Democrats have weaponized this critical package to advance radical policies and wasteful spending. For example, the Left turned the NDAA into a Trojan horse for dangerous gun control by including a severely misleading ‘voluntary safe firearm storage pilot program’ in the legislation. “Additionally, while I applaud my Republican colleagues on the House and Senate Armed Services Committees for removing President Biden’s unconstitutional vaccine mandate that has unquestionably damaged our military’s physical readiness, recruitment, and retention, the NDAA falls short of reinstating service members who were unlawfully expelled from service for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine — including troops who were denied religious exemptions. It is imperative that we restore and repay every solitary service member who faced this medical tyranny and grave injustice. “Furthermore, the NDAA squanders taxpayer dollars on Green New Deal initiatives, woke proposals, and foreign-aid programs. These resources should be spent on bolstering our nation’s readiness against aggressive adversaries such as China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Unfortunately, the NDAA diverts funds to defending the sovereignty of foreign countries like Jordan, Lebanon, and Ukraine instead of prioritizing our own national security and defense capabilities. I refuse to send another dime to Ukraine without a full audit of the billions of dollars in U.S. aid already sent overseas, and I condemn Democrats for rejecting my amendment to the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=587 | Rep. Clyde Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Government-by-Proxy Censorship | 2022-12-07 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) led 10 of his colleagues in introducing the Free Speech Defense Act to eliminate government-by-proxy censorship. In light of the latest developments with the Twitter Files, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s admission that warnings from the FBI led the company to suppress posts related to the Hunter Biden laptop story, and recent reporting indicating that the Biden Administration is utilizing the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to police Americans’ online speech, Rep. Clyde is championing legislation to prohibit the federal government from using Big Tech to circumvent Americans’ First Amendment rights. “The very purpose of our First Amendment is to safeguard the People from the government prohibiting free speech — setting us apart from brutal regimes such as Russia and China,”said Clyde. “By using social media companies like Facebook and Twitter as private sector proxies to carry out its bidding, the federal government is brazenly infringing on Americans’ civil liberties and dangerously violating our Constitution. My legislation will bring an end to the government-by-proxy censorship that is tarnishing the bedrock of our nation and unjustly depriving Americans of their First Amendment freedoms.” Read the Daily Caller’s exclusive on the Free Speech Defense Act HERE. Full text of the Free Speech Defense Act can be found HERE. Original cosponsors include Representatives Brian Babin (TX-36), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Madison Cawthorn (NC-11), James Comer (KY-01), Matt Gaetz (FL-01), Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Thomas Massie (KY-04), Mary Miller (IL-15), Barry Moore (AL-02), and Randy Weber (TX-14). Background: Rep. Clyde’s Free Speech Defense Act: Prohibits the federal government from directing, encouraging, or coercing social media companies to deplatform users, label content as misleading, trusted, true, or untrue, or share users’ data without a warrant Dismantles the Disinformation Governance Board and bans federa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=582 | Rep. Clyde Demands Resignation of Biden's Nuclear Official Following Felony Theft Charge | 2022-12-06 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) led 15 of his colleagues in sending a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm demanding the resignation of Deputy Assistant Secretary of Spent Fuel and Waste Disposition in the Office of Nuclear Energy, Sam Brinton, who was recently put on leave following felony theft charges. The DOE recently issued notice that Brinton was placed on leave without providing crucial context clarifying that his recent employment status was the result of a felony charge after he stole a woman’s luggage — valued at $2,325. Additionally, the Department has refused to clarify whether Brinton is still receiving his taxpayer-funded salary. In addition to demanding Brinton’s resignation, the lawmakers urge Secretary Granholm to prioritize helping Americans suffering under the Biden Administration’s self-inflicted energy crisis: “Your Department should be dedicated to a pro-American energy agenda, focusing on restoring energy independence and lowering energy prices across the nation. However, to many Americans, it appears that you are more interested in playing politics and protecting an employee who admitted to felony theft to police than providing real solutions for hard-working Americans.” “While the Biden Administration has alarmingly embraced Sam Brinton’s disturbing activities as representative of the Department of Energy, it’s completely unacceptable to allow any individual with such a severe lack of judgment to influence policy,” said Clyde. “Employing Brinton after both the felony theft charge and his admission of guilt exemplifies the Left’s adherence to soft-on-crime policies, refusal to deliver accountability, and disrespect for our government agencies. It’s clearly time for Sam Brinton to resign his post at the Department of Energy and for the Biden Administration to begin employing skilled individuals dedicated to fixing the crises created by President Biden’s failed policies.” “Time and time again, the Administration has filled positions … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5390 | Rep. Allen announces December Community Office Hours | 2022-11-28 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced his office will host Community Office Hours across counties in Georgia’s 12th District during the month of December. During these events, members of Congressman Allen’s staff will be available to assist constituents with a variety of federal issues, including help navigating various federal agencies such as Social Security, Veterans Affairs, Medicare, and others. Congressman Allen himself will not be in attendance. After the announcement, Congressman Allen made the following statement: "I invite anyone seeking help with a federal issue to take advantage of the one-on-one services my office provides. If you need assistance dealing with a federal agency, our team of dedicated caseworkers stands ready to help you. Please visit us during Community Office Hours this month or contact one of our district offices for more information.” See below for a list of Community Office Hours dates, times, and locations by county: Burke County WHEN: Thursday, December 8 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM WHERE: County Commission Boardroom, Burke County Courthouse 111 E. 6th Street Waynesboro, GA 30830 Candler County WHEN: Wednesday, December 7 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM WHERE: Metter City Hall 49 S. Rountree St. Metter, GA 30439 Columbia County WHEN: Thursday, December 8 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM WHERE: City of Grovetown 103 Old Wrightsboro Road Grovetown, GA 30813 Effingham County WHEN: Tuesday, December 6 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM WHERE: Effingham County Board of Commissioners Administrative Complex 804 S. Laurel Street Springfield, GA 31329 Emanuel County WHEN: Wednesday, December 7 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM WHERE: Swainsboro-Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce 102 S. Main St. Swainsboro, GA 30401 Evans County WHEN: Wednesday, December 14 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM WHERE: Claxton City Hall 206 W. Railroad Avenue Claxton, Georgia 30417 Jenkins County WHEN: Wednesday, December 7 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM WHERE: Millen City Hall 919 College Avenue Millen, GA 30442 … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10741 | Carter leads letter slamming “impossible choice” for TRICARE beneficiaries | 2022-11-23 | 2022 | 2022-11 | 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. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) led a letter today alongside Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee Mike Rogers (R-AL) to Defense Health Agency (DHA) Director Lieutenant General Ronald J. Place calling on the DHA to ensure the men and women of the United States Armed Forces, military retirees, and their families, who have lost access to their local pharmacist due to a pocket-lining move by Cigna/Express Scripts, receive quality health care. This letter comes after Express Scripts made the empty gesture of allowing pharmacists to re-join the network, despite maintaining the predatory terms of the first contract. Since the move was enacted on October 24th, thousands of service members, military retirees, and their families have been struggling to access basic medications, particularly in rural areas. In the letter, the Members write: “This decision will severely impact those who serve or have served our country honorably by reducing TRICARE patients’ access to quality health care at a time when many receive annual vaccinations. We continue to hear from pharmacists and patients expressing concerns about these changes. It is our responsibility to ensure that their access to affordable, quality health care is not hindered.” The Members continue: “To ensure DHA has greater visibility on the impact of this change, we write to request your attendance in a listening session with impacted stakeholders, Members, and staff on December 7, 2022. Due to the patient access and safety concerns, we look forward to your attendance and working with you to ensure TRICARE beneficiaries continue to receive the utmost quality care.” Reps. Carter and Rogers were joined by 47 of their congressional colleagues in signing this bipartisan, bicameral letter. Read the full letter here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5387 | Rep. Allen Champions Legislation to Honor Late Senator Johnny Isakson | 2022-11-17 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) voted to pass S. 4359, the Senator Johnny Isakson VA Regional Office Act, which would formally rename the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Regional Office in Atlanta after the late Senator. Congressman Allen co-led the bipartisan House companion bill, H.R. 8350, alongside Democratic Rep. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02). Prior to the vote, Congressman Allen spoke in support of the bill on the House Floor. Upon the bill’s passage, Congressman Allen made the following statement: “Senator Isakson was a great friend and a dedicated public servant. Throughout his life, he distinguished himself as a man of character with an unmatched dedication to the people of Georgia, and I was proud to co-lead this effort to dedicate the VA’s Regional Office in Atlanta as a living monument to his tireless work in advancing policies that benefit our nation’s veterans.” Georgia’s Congressional Delegation wrote a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committees this summer, requesting their consideration and support for the legislation. Congress also passed a bill this week to rename the VA Medical Center in Atlanta after the late Senator Max Cleland. Congressman Allen co-sponsored its companion legislation in the House, H.R. 6244 and voted in favor of the bill. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10733 | Carter, Schakowsky applaud passage of the Lymphedema Treatment Act | 2022-11-17 | 2022 | 2022-11 | 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. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) celebrated today’s passage of their landmark legislation, H.R. 3630, the Lymphedema Treatment Act, which will ensure Medicare Part B coverage of doctor-prescribed compression garments, the clinically recognized treatment for lymphedema. The bill, which was reintroduced in June 2021, is also co-led by Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Mike Kelly (R-PA). "We are one step closer to providing relief for lymphedema patients, some of whom live through one of the worst diagnoses imaginable – cancer – only to come out the other side with an equally debilitating condition and a fraction of the resources and support. As co-chair of the Cancer Survivors Caucus and a pharmacist, I am excited to see Congress provide relief to patients who have been denied Medicare coverage for far too long," said Rep. Carter. "Today, the House of Representatives took one giant step closer to finally providing needed relief to over three million Lymphedema patients on Medicare,” said Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. “My bill, the Lymphedema Treatment Act, which I was proud to introduce with my colleague, Rep. Buddy Carter (GA-01), will expand access to medical compression garments that Lymphedema patients rely on to treat their painful, incurable swelling. The bill passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support thanks to the tireless work of advocates like Heather Ferguson, Founder and Executive Director of the Lymphedema Advocacy Group, and her teenage sons. With tremendous bipartisan support in the Senate, we can get this bill to President Biden’s desk before the end of the year. Millions of Lymphedema patients are counting on us." Lymphedema is a chronic, progressive group of conditions characterized by swelling and discomfort in various parts of the body due to malfunctions in the lymphatic system. Between 1.5 and 3 million Medicare beneficiaries currently suffer from lymphedema. Patients undergoing treatment for cancer are particularly sus… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=02197461-F0AE-4263-A16D-E937E41581A8 | Rep. Austin Scott Releases Statement After 2022 Election | 2022-11-08 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | TIFTON, Ga.—U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) today released the following statement after his reelection to represent Georgia's Eighth Congressional District in the 118th Congress: “I believe that Georgia’s Eighth Congressional District is home to the best people in America, and I am humbled to continue representing them in the 118th Congress," Scott said. "I also congratulate all of the newly elected and returning Members of the Georgia Delegation! I look forward to working with my fellow Georgians in Congress to advance our state’s interests so our families can live and prosper in our great state for generations to come.” Scott is a senior member of the House Agriculture and House Armed Services Committees and is the longest-serving Republican Member in the Georgia Delegation. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10724 | Carter thanks Ralston for his leadership in Georgia State House | 2022-11-04 | 2022 | 2022-11 | 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. – Following Georgia House Leader David Ralston’s announcement that he will not seek another term in the leadership post, Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) thanked his friend for his service to the Peach State: “Serving alongside David Ralston, and sharing an office with him, was an honor. The whole state of Georgia is better off for his leadership. While I am saddened to hear of his retirement, I am glad that he is putting his health first while continuing to bring positive change to the great people of Georgia as a state legislator. Thank you, friend – your leadership will be missed.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=553 | Rep. Clyde Introduces Legislation to Expose Biden's Economic Devastation | 2022-11-03 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) introduced the Expose Biden’s Inflation, Deficits, and Economic Neglect (BIDEN) Act to hold President Biden accountable for devastating our nation’s economy through his failed policies. The Expose BIDEN Act will require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to issue a report indicating which of the Biden Administration’s rules have negatively impacted the economy. While the GAO is preparing the report, there will be a temporary suspension of enforcement of new major rules, and those rules which are determined to hurt the economy will be rescinded. Further, any agency seeking to issue a replacement rule must first certify that the new rule will not result in a decline in GDP or an increase in inflation. “President Biden’s failed policies have unleashed economic turmoil — burdening Americans with soaring inflation, exacerbating our national debt, and hurling our economy toward a disastrous recession,” said Clyde. “We must hold the White House accountable for recklessly and shamelessly wreaking havoc on our economy in order to advance Democrats’ Big Government Socialist agenda. My Expose BIDEN Act initiates a necessary analysis of the devastation caused by the Biden Administration’s policies and blocks harmful rules from further crushing the American people.” “On behalf of our activists nationwide, we commend Congressman Clyde for introducing the 'Expose BIDEN Act.' Left unchecked, President Biden's explosion of red tape will strangle innovation and job creation in the U.S., exacerbating the harm to our economy wreaked by his profligate spending and war on American energy,” said FreedomWorks President Adam Brandon. Original cosponsors include: Representatives James Comer (KY-01) and Mary Miller (IL-15). Supporting organizations include: FreedomWorks | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10716 | ICYMI: What’s behind PBMs’ curtain? Abuses, wealth, and barriers to health | 2022-10-26 | 2022 | 2022-10 | 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 curtain has been pulled back on Pharmacy Benefit Mangers’ (PBMs) harmful business practices, which leave patients scrambling to afford necessary treatments, cause independent pharmacies to shut their doors, and ignore medical professionals’ expertise. This results in burdensome delays, expensive medications, and poorer health outcomes for patients. In case you missed it, Rep. Buddy Carter released a report on PBM abuses, complete with patient testimonials highlighting the ways these middlemen have negatively influenced their health. Here are the highlights: Yuri: "How are we supposed to live with a decent quality of life when the very structures to help are set up to hurt us?" Angela: "It's a person behind the computer making your life difficult, not your, or in my case my, paralyzed stomach." Grace: "Traumatic, I think that doesn't really scratch the surface, truly, once you've lived through it, or watched a love one go through it." Kate: "I have the least rare of the most rare diseases, and it took up until this past decade for those to be approved therapies." Kami: "If there are medications out there that would help me get my independence back, then I should be able to have access to those." Nisha: "I wouldn't say [PBMs] have helped me at all. In fact, I would say step therapy has been a hinderance." Elisa: "Sometimes dealing with the admin side of sick is worse than the disease itself." Watch the full video here. Prescription drug pricing reform must rein in pharmacy benefit managers By: Buddy Carter and Terry Wilcox October 18, 2022 (Washington Times Opinion) - This month, President Biden signed an executive order directing federal health departments to create plans within 90 days to lower prescription drug costs that are burdening so many Americans. Any robust program to meaningfully bring financial relief to patients at the prescription counter must address the root cause of skyrocketing drug prices — pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)... PBMs are middlemen between pharma… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10709 | Carter introduces bills restricting pay, travel if President fails to meet budget deadlines | 2022-10-25 | 2022 | 2022-10 | 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. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) introduced two bills aimed at enforcing the executive branch’s budget deadlines, which are routinely ignored, causing Congressional delays and lack of transparency for taxpayers. The Presidential Accountability for Yearly Submission of the United States’ Budget Act, or PAYSTUB Act, will withhold all political appointees’ salary payments until the presidential budget is submitted. The Presidential Budget Accountability Act, co-sponsored by Rep. Brad Finstad (R-MN), will withhold funds for presidential travel if the President fails to submit a timely budget to Congress. Reps. Tom Emmer (R-MN) and Randy Weber (R-TX) co-sponsored both bills. “Without an enforcement mechanism in place, budget deadlines are mere suggestions. Like households and businesses across the country, the United States government cannot function properly without a budget - look no further than the $31 trillion in national debt for proof. We need the PAYSTUB Act and the Presidential Budget Accountability Act to pass so we can send a message to the American people that the balancing the budget is our top priority,” said Rep. Carter. “With our nation reeling from the effects of fiscal recklessness, it is not too much to ask the executive to provide guidance—in a timely manner and as dictated by law—on how our nation’s treasure should be allocated by its government. But President Biden has ignored the budget deadline before, and his neglect to provide the taxpayers with his budget on time is unacceptable—especially when the taxpayers who fund the government in the first place are penalized financially for missing statutory deadlines. We will hold him accountable with withholding all political appointees’ salary payments and any taxpayer funds for Presidential travel if President Biden fails to submit a timely budget,” said Rep. Weber. “The American people deserve a predictable and responsible budget process from the executive branch. I am grateful to Representative Carter for leading the PAYS… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10711 | Carter welcomes Hyundai to Bryan County | 2022-10-25 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | GA | Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | C001103 | buddycarter.house.gov | buddycarter | https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | ELLABELL – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) welcomed the Hyundai Motor Group to Bryan County, Georgia following today’s groundbreaking of their latest electric vehicle manufacturing plant, a $5.54 billion investment that will create more than 8,100 jobs in Georgia: “We are excited to have a new neighbor here in the First District. This is the largest investment in the state of Georgia’s history, one that will diversify and expand our economy while providing strong job opportunities for Georgians today and for generations to come,” said Rep. Carter. “Georgia is the #1 state in the nation for doing business because we’ve rolled back burdensome regulations, and today the results of pro-business policymaking speak for themselves.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10702 | ICYMI: "Georgia's Blueberry Disaster & Farm Bill Relief Programs" | 2022-10-20 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | GA | Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | C001103 | buddycarter.house.gov | buddycarter | https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | CLICK HERE TO LISTEN In this episode of A Voice for Rural America, Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) and Georgia State Senator Russ Goodman joined Chairman Dan Newhouse (R-WA) to discuss how Congress can work to improve federal disaster relief included in the Farm Bill and how these relief funds can impact farmers throughout the United States. They outlined how relief programs can help secure America's food supply chain by helping producers recover from natural disasters, like a recent freeze that devastated Georgia's blueberry crop. A Voice for Rural America is a podcast from the Congressional Western Caucus. Chairman Newhouse invites fellow Western Caucus Members, industry leaders, and experts to discuss issues important to western and rural America. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=504 | Clyde and Comer Raise Concerns Over Coast Guard Denying Members' Religious Exemptions to the COVID-19 Vaccine | 2022-10-18 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Andrew Clyde (GA-09) and House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (KY-01) led Oversight Committee Republicans in sending a letter to Admiral Linda L. Fagan, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), expressing serious concerns over the USCG’s apparent failure to provide due process to members requesting religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. “Religious freedom is protected by the U.S. Constitution and federal law. Despite these protections, information received by Committee Republicans indicates that the adjudication process for exemption applications was a pro forma exercise designed to reach predetermined conclusions—to deny requests and appeals—in nearly every single case,” wrote the Republican lawmakers. “The USCG even created a digital tool to assist in more efficiently denying appeals of the vaccine mandate instead of focusing on the merits of each individual case. Regardless of the ultimate decision to approve or deny these requests, the USCG and the other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces must afford members the opportunity to have their religious accommodations claim heard on the merits along with the right to appeal an adverse decision.” On June 2, 2022, Department of Defense Acting Inspector General Sean O’Donnell wrote an internal memo emphasizing that the USCG’s decisions were being made to deny requests at an alarmingly fast rate. This analysis is echoed by information obtained by Committee Republicans showing that the USCG’s review system was similarly stood up to reach predetermined conclusions with the goal of rejecting applications. “Our nation’s heroes have a constitutional right to oppose the Biden Administration’s medical tyranny, yet the Coast Guard’s adjudication process reveals a pattern of hastily predetermined conclusions for religious exemption requests,” said Clyde. “Congress must conduct proper oversight into this grave injustice, which is why it is imperative that the Oversight Committee receive a briefing to… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=14B76B0D-F38E-4B5D-93EA-A2CDFA9DF20C | Rep. Austin Scott Responds to Biden’s National Security Strategy | 2022-10-13 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) today released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s National Security Strategy: “Communist China is an existential threat to the United States. While the Biden Administration’s National Security Strategy recognizes this threat, the fact is the administration has done little to position us to deter and defeat Communist China,” Scott said. “Our nation must act decisively to protect our interests from China’s increasingly aggressive regime, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to deter the Chinese Communist Party.” Scott is a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee and serves on the Republican China Task Force. The Biden Administration’s National Security Strategy can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10682 | Pulling Back the Curtain: Carter unveils report on lowering prescription drug prices | 2022-10-07 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | GA | Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | C001103 | buddycarter.house.gov | buddycarter | https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | SAVANNAH, GA – Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today announced the “Pulling Back the Curtains on PBMs” report, an initiative to educate Members of Congress and the public on the role pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the pharmaceutical industry’s middlemen, play in driving up costs for medications, delaying necessary treatments for patients, and robbing hope from their loved ones. This initiative focuses on the people at the heart of the problem, who are battling PBMs for access to basic treatments and prescriptions. By highlighting their stories and getting those stories in front of Members of Congress who can rein in PBMs, Rep. Carter, patient advocates, and healthcare providers hope to put a face to the often-obscure role PBMs play in creating barriers to medically-necessary treatments and care. Watch and read their stories here. "We’re calling for action,” said Rep. Carter. “PBMs have been allowed to rob patients blind for decades and Congress cannot afford to continue ignoring a system that is forcing our loved ones to stay sick, sacrifice their mental health, go into debt, and put their lives on hold just to convince a man behind a computer that they need the care their doctor says that they do. I’m a pharmacist, I’ve seen this firsthand. Congress can attack the drug manufacturers all they want, but here’s the truth: until PBMs are reined in, nothing is going to change." "Every day across America, millions of real patients with chronic disease are forced to deal with the policies of PBMs, the self-interested gatekeepers of patient care, determining what pharmacies, medications, and therapies patients can access, despite what their doctors prescribe. PBMs have continued to line their own pockets with the rebates intended for patients at the pharmacy counter, creating a healthcare ecosystem that puts PBMs at the center, not patients. It’s far past time these practices are exposed for what they are - profiteering off America’s sickest," said Terry Wilcox, CEO and Founder of Patients Rising Now. "PBMs h… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=485 | Rep. Clyde Demands Answers from Garland on FBI Raid of Pro-Life Advocate | 2022-10-04 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding answers about the FBI’s aggressive raid of pro-life advocate Mark Houck’s home in Pennsylvania and condemning the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) blatant bias. In the letter, Rep. Clyde questions the DOJ’s priorities, “Where was this fervor to protect the safety and rights of all individuals when pro-abortion radicals were torching, vandalizing, and threatening crisis pregnancy centers across the country?” Rep. Clyde vehemently denounces the DOJ’s glaring prejudice, “The DOJ’s obvious double standard is unethical, and it is in direct opposition to both your Department’s purpose and this nation’s values. Therefore, you must realign your Department’s pursuit of justice with the laws enacted by Congress, irrespective of political agendas.” “Americans deserve answers regarding the FBI’s politically motivated raid of Mark Houck’s home — as well as their politically motivated disregard for attacks against pro-life organizations,” said Clyde. “The Biden Administration has corrupted the Department of Justice with a two-tiered justice system by treacherously — and shamelessly — advancing their political agenda. Congress must investigate and expose Attorney General Merrick Garland’s pattern of perverse justice before it sows further division and ignites more lawlessness in our nation.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=693A0E9E-3A31-4133-A79F-06898DFA81B6 | Rep. Austin Scott Receives Friend of Farm Bureau Award | 2022-10-03 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) received the Friend of Farm Bureau Award from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) for having a voting record in the 117th Congress that supports our nation’s farmers. “90% of America’s food supply comes from 12% of the farms, and we’ve seen these past few years how critical farmers are to our supply chains,” Scott said. “Supporting our farmers is supporting our country’s wellbeing and I am proud to represent Georgia’s farmers in Congress.” In awarding the Friend of Farm Bureau Award, AFBF considered the votes legislators cast on bills supporting agriculture and rural communities. Rep. Scott is a Senior Member of the House Agriculture Committee and is the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. More information about the Friend of Farm Bureau Award can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=463 | ICYMI: Rep. Clyde Joins Field Ethos Podcast to Discuss RETURN Act | 2022-10-03 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. — On Friday, Field Ethos released its podcast episode featuring Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09). During the episode, Rep. Clyde sits down with hosts Donald Trump Jr. and Jason Vincent to discuss his landmark legislation, the RETURN (Repealing Excise Tax on Unalienable Rights Now) our Constitutional Rights Act, which would eliminate the federal excise taxes on firearms and ammunition. Watch the full episode on MyOutdoorTV below. Background In June, Rep. Clyde and over 50 original cosponsors introduced the RETURN our Constitutional Rights Act to repeal excise taxes on firearms and ammunition, as well as bows and arrows. As a staunch supporter and defender of Second Amendment liberties, Rep. Clyde firmly believes these taxes infringe on Americans’ constitutional right to keep and bear arms. Since the current firearms tax revenue funds beneficial hunter education and conservation programs under the Pittman-Robertson Act, Rep. Clyde’s bill replaces this funding stream by redirecting unallocated lease revenue generated by onshore and offshore energy development on federal lands. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5316 | Rep. Allen: Deadline for service academy nomination is fast approaching | 2022-09-30 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) reminded residents of Georgia’s 12th District that the deadline to apply for his nomination to attend a Military Service Academy is Friday, October 14. To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, applicants must meet various eligibility requirements and be nominated by an authorized person, including a Member of the United States House of Representatives or United States Senate. More information on the process is available here. Upon issuing the reminder, Congressman Allen made the following statement: “Our district is home to many outstanding young people who are eager to showcase their patriotism through military service. Furthermore, the privilege of attending a service academy also offers students the opportunity to attain a free education through a career in the military. I am honored to help these students make their dreams a reality through the nomination process and encourage anyone interested in seeking my nomination to please contact our district office in Augusta.” Prospective applicants can reach Congressman Allen’s Service Academy Coordinator, Paul Lynch, by calling (706) 228-1980 or by email at Paul.Lynch@mail.house.gov. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10661 | Carter: Democrats are mugging the American people | 2022-09-30 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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 today passed another Continuing Resolution in lieu of a budget, sending a stop-gap funding measure to President Biden’s desk that will expire on December 16th. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) proudly voted no on this short-sighted and irresponsible legislation. “It’s time to restore fiscal responsibility in Washington. Congress’s primary roles are to provide for a strong national defense and fund the government. Right now, we are failing at both. When I was a small business owner, I had families relying on me for their paychecks. If I didn’t spend responsibly, they paid the price. Millions of taxpayers and their children are relying on us to be responsible stewards of their hard-earned dollars and, instead, Congress is turning its backs on them. “When Republicans retake the majority and we fire Pelosi, we’ll say what Washington Democrats won’t: the buck stops with us. Responsible, balanced, and conservative budgeting that strengthens future generations instead of robbing them will be our top priority. Let’s fix this broken system before it collapses,” said Rep. Carter. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=461 | CLYDE: Radical Continuing Resolution Greenlights Pelosi Priorities | 2022-09-30 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 6833, a continuing resolution (CR) that extends government funding through December 16, 2022. The CR ultimately passed the House this afternoon by a vote of 230-201. “After turning a blind eye to the myriad of crises plaguing the American people for months on end, Democrats remain solely focused on funding these catastrophes rather than solving them. While not one more penny of Americans’ taxes should be squandered on the Left’s America Last agenda, Democrats’ continuing resolution extends their partisan, wasteful spending for another two months. This stop-gap spending bill provides billions of dollars to advance atrocious policies, such as the Department of Defense’s tyrannical vaccine mandate and the Department of Homeland Security’s dangerous open border measures. Additionally, Democrats’ irresponsible short-term fix hands more than $12 billion to Ukraine with minimal accountability — serving as a slap in the face to the American people as Washington continues to blow billions on protecting the sovereignty of foreign borders while intentionally failing to defend our own. “Furthermore, this band-aid solution simply kicks the can of government funding down the road to December, greenlighting President Biden, Speaker Pelosi, and Senate Leader Schumer’s priorities in the lame duck session. Republicans in both chambers must stand firm in the upcoming funding fight to block Democrats’ efforts to drag a radical, wasteful omnibus bill across the finish line right before losing power — further burdening Americans with yet another year of the Left's Big Government Socialist agenda.” Background On September 19th, Rep. Clyde proudly joined Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) and 40 of their colleagues in sending a letter to House Republicans condemning any CR that allows Democrats to pass a pricey, radical spending package in the upcoming lame duck session of Congress. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5310 | Rep. Allen co-sponsors bill to defund IRS enforcers and codify tax break for Americans | 2022-09-29 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) co-sponsored legislation to remove funding for the 87,000 new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents hired to conduct tax audits on middle-income Americans. The Defunding the IRS Army Act, introduced by Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03), would rescind the partisan Inflation Reduction Act’s $80 billion in new IRS funding, which would increase audits on thousands of individuals earning less than $75,000 per year. This legislation would instead use those funds to permanently reduce Americans’ tax burden by codifying the increase to the standard deduction first passed under the 115th Republican-led Congress in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which is set to expire in 2025. Upon co-sponsoring the bill, Congressman Allen made the following statement: “With inflation hovering near 40-year highs and American families struggling to make ends meet, the Biden administration’s insistence on deploying an army of tax auditors is not just tone-deaf—it’s callous. Remember, these are the same folks who wanted to give the IRS access to your bank account last year! Instead of going after hardworking taxpayers, Congress should be working on policies that will jumpstart our economy and spur economic growth. That’s why I am proud to co-sponsor Rep. Banks’ bill, and I look forward to working with my Republican colleagues to deliver permanent tax relief for American families.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5312 | Rep. Rick Allen announces Congressional App Challenge for GA-12 students | 2022-09-29 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) encouraged students in Georgia’s 12th District to participate in the Congressional App Challenge, a nationwide competition that invites students to use their creativity and technical skills to develop their own software application, or “app.” All current middle and high school students who reside in or attend school in the 12th District are invited to participate. Students may compete as individuals or in teams of up to four, so long as two of the teammates are eligible to participate in the 12th District. The winner will be chosen by a local panel of judges who work within the academic, software and entrepreneurial fields. Further details regarding a local event highlighting the submissions and winning app will be forthcoming. Additionally, the winning app will be featured on the U.S. House of Representatives' website and displayed in a U.S. Capitol exhibit. Participants must register and submit their app no later than November 1, 2022. For more information including competition rules and submission instructions, visit www.congressionalappchallenge.us. Upon issuing the announcement, Congressman Allen made the following statement: “We live in an increasingly digital age where technology defines so much of our daily lives. Our schools are doing a great job educating students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The Congressional App Challenge offers these students a chance to express their creative talents while gaining practical experience and acquiring the skills they will need to participate in the 21st century economy. I am proud to sponsor this event and look forward to seeing what our students will create!” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10657 | Carter sounds alarm on conflict of interest threatening veterans’ access to prescription medications | 2022-09-29 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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 Buddy Carter (R-GA) and Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) sent a letter today to Seileen Mullen, the Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, seeking answers about the recent announcement that a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), Express Scripts, will strip pharmaceutical access away from TRICARE patients and their families, a move that presents a clear conflict of interest by financially benefitting pharmacies the PBM owns. Approximately 15,000 local pharmacies will be forced out of the TRICARE network, impacting nearly 400,000 beneficiaries’ access to their local pharmacy altogether. The letter also notes that 2022 pharmacy contracts will expire on October 24, rather than the end of the year. In the letter, the Members wrote: “Pharmacists continue to be one of the most accessible health care providers in the United States. Over 90 percent of Americans live within five miles of a community pharmacy, and 76.5 percent of pharmacies in rural areas are independent community pharmacies. As you know, in addition to dispensing medications and vaccines, community pharmacies provide services that lead to better health outcomes, lower overall administrative fees, and valuable in-person consultations with a health care provider.” Carter and Cotton were joined on the letter by 99 of their colleagues. Read the full letter here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=462 | Rep. Clyde Introduces Bill to Fight Biden Administration’s Attacks on Second Amendment Rights | 2022-09-29 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. — On Thursday, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) introduced H.R. 9033, the Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today (SHORT) Act, to protect American citizens’ Second Amendment rights from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) proposed registry for firearms with stabilizing braces. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D (R-KS) introduced the Senate companion bill. "As stewards of the Constitution, Members of Congress cannot allow President Biden to further trample on Americans’ Second Amendment liberties through the continued weaponization of the NFA," said Rep. Clyde. "By deregulating these NFA firearms, this legislation prohibits the ATF from enacting an unconstitutional pistol ban through a simple rule change — safeguarding the Second Amendment and preventing Americans from being subjected to the Biden Administration’s tyrannical, gun-grabbing tactics. I’m proud to partner with Senator Marshall in leading the fight to protect Americans’ unalienable, constitutional right to keep and bear arms against President Biden’s relentless attacks on law-abiding gun owners." "The ATF’s federal gun registry is just the latest proof that the Biden Administration has no understanding of firearms and only seeks to limit American citizens’ ability to rightfully own firearms of their choosing," said Senator Marshall. "Gun control activists disguised as bureaucrats are corrupting the ATF, and my legislation will put a stop at their extremely misguided and incorrect interpretations of the National Firearms Act." Upon introduction, Rep. Clyde’s SHORT Act received endorsements from both the Gun Owners of America (GAO) and the National Rifle Association (NRA). "Rep. Clyde’s legislation will repeal elements of the archaic National Firearms Act, which the Biden ATF is using to justify their pistol ban and ‘amnesty registration’ plan — a policy change that will affect millions of law-abiding gun owners and do nothing to curb rising crime. GOA is proud to support the Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Act, whi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=492 | BLAZE MEDIA: Witness at congressional hearing claims 'men can have pregnancies, especially trans men' | 2022-09-29 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | During a House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing on Thursday, Dr. Bhavik Kumar, who was a witness at the hearing, asserted that men can get pregnant — Kumar describes himself on social media as a "Family medicine physician" and "Abortion and trans care provider in the south." When GOP Rep. Andrew Clyde of Georgia asked whether biological men can get pregnant and give birth, Kumar responded by claiming that "men can have pregnancies, especially trans men." The claim that men can get pregnant is patently absurd — biological men cannot get pregnant and transgender men are just biological women masquerading as men. Clyde pressed the issue, asking if Kumar was suggesting that a biological woman who identifies as a man and gets pregnant is actually a man. "These questions about who can become pregnant are really missing the point," Kumar said, indicating that the issue was not the topic that he was there to discuss. "Somebody with a uterus may have" the capacity for pregnancy, Kumar said, adding that it does not "make a difference" if the person is a woman or a man, and that not everyone with a uterus can get pregnant. The exchange highlighted the utter foolishness of the radical leftist gender ideology, which has been metastasizing throughout society. Irrespective of how they identify, "men cannot get pregnant and cannot ... give birth," Clyde noted. During remarks earlier in the hearing, Kumar described abortion bans as "inherently racist, inherently classist, and fundamentally" an aspect of "the white supremacy agenda." In response to an inquiry from Clyde, Kumar admitted to having performed "likely thousands" of abortions. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5305 | Rep. Allen: Georgia’s pro-business climate ‘a model for the rest of the country’ | 2022-09-28 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement after Area Development magazine ranked Georgia as the top state for business for the ninth consecutive year: “With record investment, all-time-low unemployment, and historic levels of job creation, it’s no surprise the Peach State remains at the top of the list for doing business. Under the leadership of Gov. Kemp, our state officials, agencies, and partners have worked tirelessly to bring opportunity to every corner of our state. Georgia’s low taxes, affordable energy, hardworking people, and pro-growth regulatory environment have all made our state a model for the rest of the country to follow.” # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5296 | Rep. Rick Allen: Commitment to America 'a new direction for our country' | 2022-09-23 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement after House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) unveiled the Commitment To America framework outlining the party’s solutions to America’s ongoing economic, border, crime, and related crises: “The vision that Leader McCarthy presented today represents a new direction for our country—after two years of Democrats’ one-party rule in Washington, the American people have seen the promise of our nation eroded by open borders, wasteful spending, rising prices, and an unaccountable government. “The Commitment to America is a pact with the American people, promising to deliver common-sense solutions to these crises and get America back on track. I have been honored to serve on the Healthy Future Task Force Affordability subcommittee, developing policy solutions to reduce costs and prioritize transparency and patient choice. Together, we will curb wasteful government spending, bring our supply chain closer to home, restore American energy independence, and preserve the blessings of freedom for future generations. While House Democrats push for more top-down government control, Republicans are working to build an economy that’s strong, a nation that’s safe, a future that’s built on freedom, and a government that’s accountable.” Background: On Friday, Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy announced the Commitment to America in Monongahela, Pennsylvania. The plan outlines policy solutions to counter House Democrats’ failed agenda and put America first. For more information on the Commitment to America, click here. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=D59E463F-8973-46AD-9889-04FBC1ABCA17 | Rep. Austin Scott Reacts to the Republican Commitment to America | 2022-09-23 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) today released the following statement after House Republicans released their plan “Commitment to America.” This plan aims to clean up the mess created by Democrats in Washington. “Under their dangerous one-party rule, Democrats gave away our energy independence and left the OPEC Cartel in charge of our fuel costs while ceding our southern border to other cartels who import the poison fentanyl to kill our children,” Scott said. “We Republicans are committed to restoring our nation’s safety and economy for our families today and for future generations of Americans.” The Republican Commitment to America plans to create an economy that is strong, a nation that is safe, a future that is built on freedom, and a government that is accountable. More details about the Commitment to America can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10614 | Carter, Ross introduce Improving Access to Safe Medicines Act | 2022-09-21 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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. – Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Deborah Ross (D-NC) introduced bipartisan legislation today that will increase patients’ access to pharmaceuticals by cutting unnecessary bureaucracy within the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). The Improving Access to Safe Medicines Act will ensure that the DEA makes timely decisions on whether to de-schedule drugs recommended by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), thereby making them available to patients with fewer restrictions. By requiring that the DEA make this determination within 180 days, this bill will reduce a barrier to care that artificially drives up costs and delays patients’ access to life-saving drugs. “There are patients with chronic illnesses who have been waiting more than a year for the DEA to determine whether or not their drug will be de-scheduled,” said Rep. Carter. “This is a classic example of federal bureaucracy infringing on a patient’s livelihood. Every day we wait, patients’ access to life-saving pharmaceuticals is delayed. As a pharmacist, I understand how valuable time is in a person’s health care journey, which is why I’m glad to introduce this bill alongside Rep. Ross and eliminate this unnecessary barrier to health care access.” “We must ensure people have access to life-saving medications when they need them most,”said Congresswoman Ross. “Our bill will remove unnecessary hurdles that have prevented patients from accessing and doctors from prescribing safe treatments. The Improving Access to Safe Medicines Act will streamline the process for de-scheduling drugs that have been deemed safe by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and I’m proud to work with Congressman Carter on this important issue.” Read more in Politico Pulse. Read the full text of the bill here | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10615 | Senate passes Carter-backed legislation honoring Congressman John Lewis | 2022-09-21 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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 Senate passed a bill today honoring the late John Lewis, co-lead by Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Rep. Nikema Williams (D-GA). The bill, which passed in the House of Representatives on February 1, names the Atlanta Main Post Office at 3900 Crown Road SW the “John R. Lewis Post Office Building.” The bill now heads to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. Congressman Buddy Carter (GA-01) said: “From his early days fighting segregation in Nashville to the Freedom Rides and his service in the halls of Congress, John Lewis dedicated his life to creating a more perfect union. I am proud to work with Representative Williams and the entire Georgia Congressional Delegation to honor his service and sacrifice. I cherish the talks we had walking to and from votes and will never forget John’s unyielding optimism and faith in the American Dream.” Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said: “Congressman Lewis was my friend, mentor, and predecessor and every day in Congress I am building on his legacy. The sacrifices Congressman Lewis made paved the way for me to serve Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District. Renaming the Fifth Congressional District’s main United States Post Office facility after Congressman Lewis ensures that he will continue to serve the people in perpetuity.” Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) said: “I was John Lewis’s pastor, but he was my mentor. John Lewis was a giant in the face of adversity and injustice, putting his life on the line for our freedoms and committing his life to protecting the right to vote. It is a privilege to join my colleagues in the House and Senate to honor him. In remembrance of his legacy, I will continue working to ensure all Georgians, and Americans, have an equal voice in our democracy and society.” Linda Earley Chastang, Interim President, the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation said: “The John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation, Inc is pleased and very proud to support the legislation to name the Atlanta Main Post Office in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10616 | Carter introduces Vehicle Data Access Caucus | 2022-09-21 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) announced the formation of the Vehicle Data Access Caucus, a bipartisan initiative that aims to bring real solutions regarding vehicle data privacy to the House Floor. “I am excited to form the Vehicle Data Access Caucus to better facilitate bipartisan, bicameral solutions on vehicle data privacy. While it is important that Congress not impede private sector innovation, we must ensure that users have access to the data being collected from them and that the information is shielded from bad actors here and abroad. Privacy, security, and innovation should go hand-in-hand,” said Rep. Carter. This Caucus is supported by the American Rental Car Association, National Consumers League, Automotive Recyclers Association, the Automotive Service Association, and the NAFA Fleet Management Association. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10622 | House Democrats shield FCC censorship documents from public | 2022-09-21 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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. - In today’s Energy and Commerce full committee markup, Committee Democrats struck down a resolution of inquiry offered by Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) that would have required the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to disclose any attempts at political censorship. H.Res.1264 comes after more than a dozen confirmed attempts from Washington Democrats since 2021 to infringe on the First Amendment right to free speech by advocating for and participating in censorship of private companies, under the guise of fighting “disinformation.” “It’s appalling, but not surprising, that House Democrats are trying to hide their attacks on free speech,” said Rep. Carter. “The FCC works for the American people and should be upfront about whether they are involved in politically-motivated censorship. Hiding these documents is cowardly and un-American.” Read the full resolution text here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=440 | Rep. Clyde Demands "Border Czar" Retract Deceptive Border Claim | 2022-09-21 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. — In response to Vice President Kamala Harris’ recent comments claiming the southern border is “secure,” Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) led a letter to VP Harris demanding she retract and apologize for her inaccurate and deceptive statements. In the letter, lawmakers highlight the reality of the unprecedented border crisis and request the contradictory — and nonexistent — data that led Vice President Harris to declare that the southern border is “secure.” “Our southern border is, in fact, not secure — I know it, Americans know it, and even illegal aliens know it,” said Clyde. “Vice President Harris must immediately retract her severely deceptive claim and issue an apology for attempting to shamelessly manipulate the American people. Instead of working to conceal the Biden Administration’s manufactured mayhem, I urge our so-called ‘Border Czar’ to visit the crisis-plagued border towns and CBP agents, abandon destructive open-border policies, and provide Americans with the border security — and national security — they rightfully deserve.” Co-signers include: Representatives Troy Balderson (OH-12), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Lauren Boebert (CO-03), Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), Warren Davidson (OH-08), Byron Donalds (FL-19), Bob Gibbs (OH-07), Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Fred Keller (PA-12), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Mary Miller (IL-15), and Ralph Norman (SC-05). | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5285 | Rep. Rick Allen on Democrats' labor bill: "This is not the American way" | 2022-09-20 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | AUGUSTA – Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) spoke on the House Floor, outlining the harmful provisions in House Democrats’ PRO Act which would eliminate Right-to-Work protections currently active in 27 states, including Georgia. During his remarks, Congressman Allen urged his colleagues to instead support the Employee Rights Act, legislation he introduced with Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) to protect the independent contractor and franchise models while reforming labor laws to counter union abuses and overreach. Congressman Allen’s full remarks are available below: WE SHOULD EMPOWER OUR WORKFORCE TO FLOURISH. HOWEVER, WASHINGTON DEMOCRATS ARE FIXATED ON DRAGGING US BACK TO AN OUTDATED MODEL VIA THEIR PRO ACT, WHICH WOULD STRIP WORKERS OF THEIR FREEDOMS AND FORCE EVERY AMERICAN WORKER TO EITHER JOIN A UNION OR PAY DUES TO A UNION IN ORDER TO KEEP THEIR JOBS. THIS IS NOT THE AMERICAN WAY. FREEDOM OF CHOICE IS WHAT MAKES OUR ECONOMY STRONG – AND EVERY AMERICAN SHOULD HAVE THAT CHOICE. OUR WORKFORCE IS CONSTANTLY EVOLVING AND WE NEED CREATIVE, FORWARD-THINKING LEGISLATION THAT GIVES WORKERS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS BOTH STABILITY AND FLEXIBILITY. THAT’S WHY SENATOR TIM SCOTT AND I INTRODUCED THE EMPLOYEE RIGHTS ACT. OUR BILL PROTECTS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, ENTREPRENEURS, GIG WORKERS, FRANCHISEES, AND ANYONE ELSE SEEKING TO EARN A LIVING ON THEIR OWN TERMS. THE EMPLOYEE RIGHTS ACT PUTS WORKERS IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT BY GIVING THEM THE PROTECTIONS THEY NEED TO CHOOSE FOR THEMSELVES HOW TO EARN A LIVING AND BUILD A FUTURE FOR THEIR FAMILIES. REPUBLICANS STAND WITH THE 21ST CENTURY WORKER, IT’S TIME OUR LABOR LAWS DID THE SAME. THANK YOU AND I YIELD BACK. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=EDD3E9BF-2799-4814-9C74-F40E1A5E1B61 | Rep. Austin Scott to Host Service Academy Day | 2022-09-19 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WARNER ROBINS, Ga.-- U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) today announced that he is hosting a U.S. Service Academy Day on Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 10:00 AM to noon at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Ga. “Our district is the proud home of many young men and women who wish to serve their country in our armed forces,” said Rep. Scott. “Attending a service academy is an incredible honor. I would urge students and their families to join us on September 24th to learn more about what our nation’s service academies can offer.” Representatives from the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, along with representatives from several preparatory schools and the GA Army National Guard will be in attendance. Service Academy Day is free and open to the public. All high school students and their parents are welcome to attend. Where: Museum of Aviation – Century of Flight Hangar 1942 Heritage Boulevard Robins AFB, Georgia 31098 When: Saturday, September 24, 2022 9:00 am- Doors Open 10:00 am -Program with Rep. Scott and Academy Representatives Students who cannot attend can contact Rep. Scott’s Tifton office at (229) 396-5175. For more information on the application process or visit here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10585 | Carter introduces bipartisan Access to Critical Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Services Act | 2022-09-15 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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. – Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) and Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) today introduced The Access to Critical Non-Emergency Transportation Services Act, which expands access to non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) for vulnerable dual-eligible Medicare and Medicaid patients. Currently, Medicare beneficiaries must obtain prior authorization before accessing ambulance rides to dialysis or diabetes wound care services, threatening patients’ access to regularly scheduled health care services critical to their health. This bill will require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to coordinate with states to ensure low-income Medicare patients dually enrolled in Medicaid and Medicare who are denied ambulance NEMT are able to access Medicaid NEMT with appropriate modes of transportation. It would also make sure Medicare beneficiaries that qualify as partial dual-eligible beneficiaries are given assistance to enroll in Medicaid and have access to Medicaid transportation benefits. “This is a common-sense move that will increase patients’ access to health care, particularly for elderly, low-income, and diabetic patients,” said Congressman Carter. “This bipartisan bill will ease the burden of transportation for the most vulnerable Americans nationwide. I thank my Democrat colleagues for supporting this legislation. Unnecessary bureaucracy should never be a barrier to high-quality medical care.” "No one on Medicare and Medicaid should be forced to wait just to access lifesaving healthcare," said Congressman Cárdenas. "Our bill will help vulnerable individuals who need recurring care like dialysis or wound treatment by making non-emergency medical transportation services more widely available to those who need it most. Part of our job as Members of Congress is to ensure that no one is harmed by unintended negative consequences from legislation, and that's what we've done with the Access to Critical Non-Emergency Transportation Services Act." “Providing access to nonemerge… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10587 | Carter named “Guardian of Small Business” | 2022-09-15 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter was presented with the National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) Guardian of Small Business Award for his fierce defense of small businesses during the 117th Congress. “Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy. As a former small business owner in Georgia’s First District, I understand that government regulations often stifle growth and innovation. From fighting tax increases and trillion-dollar spending packages that spike inflation to rolling back regulations, I will always support policies that make it easier to start and run a business in America,” said Rep. Carter. “The NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award is presented to Members of Congress who have proven themselves to be real champions of small business,” said NFIB President and CEO Brad Close. “This Congress, small businesses emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic but faced continual threats of high inflation, workforce shortages, and supply chain disruptions. These NFIB Guardians demonstrated strong support of small businesses on key issues. NFIB is unique in that we only represent small and independent businesses, and our members decide our policy positions. We are proud to recognize the elected officials from the 117th Congress who earned this distinction by taking pro-small business votes that supported an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program and opposed tax increases, new mandates, increased legal liability, and problematic employment law revisions that would have threatened Main Street’s economic recovery. NFIB commends Rep. Buddy Carter for earning the Guardian of Small Business Award.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=437 | CLYDE: Categorizing Firearm Sales Creates National Gun Registry | 2022-09-15 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement regarding plans by major credit card companies to separately categorize gun and ammunition retailers. “Targeting gun-related purchases is a direct affront to the Second Amendment and presents the latest unconstitutional attempt to undermine, attack, and vilify law-abiding gun owners. Furthermore, instituting a separate merchant category code for firearm transactions allows credit card companies to establish a national gun registry. Combined with the ATF’s illegal registry of nearly one billion firearm records, this unlawful data is a prerequisite for confiscation — permitting the weaponization and disarmament of gun owners across the nation. “As an unapologetic supporter and defender of Second Amendment liberties, I refuse to silently stand by while corporations shamelessly do the bidding of anti-gun activists. In the near future, I will introduce legislation to safeguard Americans’ constitutionally protected firearm purchases from corporations’ tyrannical tracking measures.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=438 | Rep. Clyde Introduces Legislation to Defund Biden’s Pro-Abortion Executive Orders | 2022-09-15 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) and 90 original cosponsors introduced the Protect the UNBORN (Undo the Negligent Biden Orders Right Now) Act to prohibit the implementation of and funding for President Biden’s pro-abortion Executive Orders. “Congress cannot cowardly stand by as the leader of the free world wields his executive power to murder countless innocent unborn lives,” said Clyde. “In order to protect the precious unborn, we must block and defund the Biden Administration’s unconscionable, undemocratic, and unconstitutional Executive Orders. As an unapologetic defender of the unborn, I’m proud to introduce this legislation to prevent taxpayer dollars from funding the Left’s radical abortion agenda, preserve the integrity of our nation’s highest court, and protect the sanctity of human life.” “The Dobbs decision was a major milestone in the fight for life, but it was only the first step in protecting the unborn. The next steps include pushing for new protections for life at both the state and federal level, but they also must include pushing back against Biden administration actions aimed at circumventing state laws that protect life. Rep. Clyde’s legislation that would block President Biden’s pro-abortion executive orders is a good start on that front, and it should garner the support of all pro-life conservatives.” - Jessica Anderson, Executive Director of Heritage Action Background On July 13th, Rep. Clyde led 56 of his colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden urging he rescind Executive Order 14076 (Protecting Access to Reproductive Health Care), respect the Supreme Court’s decision, and refrain from taking additional action to undermine American voters. Instead of protecting the sanctity of life and honoring both our democratic process and the integrity of our nation’s highest court, President Biden doubled down by issuing Executive Order 14079 (Securing Access to Reproductive Health Care). In response, Rep. Clyde led 90 of his colleagues in introducing legislatio… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=95EE9BEC-7046-4275-8CA1-B308520211BC | Rep. Austin Scott Announces 2022 Congressional App Challenge | 2022-09-14 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) today announced the start of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge. This annual, nationwide competition engages students’ creativity and encourages their participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. “Georgia’s Eighth District has highly talented students who are leading the way in STEM programs,” Scott said. “I encourage everyone to participate in the Congressional App Challenge, and I look forward to reviewing your submissions.” The Congressional App Challenge allows students to compete with peers throughout their congressional district by creating and exhibiting an original software application, or “app,” for web, PC, tablet, mobile, or other platforms of their choice. The Congressional App Challenge is open to all middle and high school students in Georgia’s Eighth District. Students or classrooms can form teams, and those entering the competition must submit their app to CongressionalAppChallenge.us by November 1, 2022. The winner will be chosen by a panel of expert judges, featured on the Congressional App Challenge website, and displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building. More information can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10583 | Carter introduces bill protecting pharmacists’ First Amendment rights | 2022-09-14 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), a pharmacist by trade, introduced a bill today alongside Reps. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) and Blake Moore (R-UT) to protect pharmacists' conscience rights when choosing whether to fill prescriptions for elective abortions. The Pharmacist Conscience Protection Act, co-sponsored by 26 House Republicans, comes after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued guidance warning pharmacists that they may be in violation of federal civil rights laws if they do not fill such prescriptions. “Your first amendment rights don’t go away when you put on a white coat,” said Rep. Carter. “This legislation will ensure that pharmacists are able to make the medical decisions that are best for the health of the mother, the life of the child, and the integrity of their practice without threats from non-medically trained bureaucrats. Medical decisions should be made between doctors, pharmacists, and patients - not the federal government.” “I will not stand by and let the Biden administration use an extremist and unlawful agenda of taxpayer-funded abortions through birth to persecute pharmacists who have religious, moral, or conscience objections to the intentional killing of unborn children through abortion. As a licensed pharmacist for more than 30 years, I have always followed the precept of first doing no harm. I will always stand-up for the lives of unborn children, and will always defend health practitioners who believe the same," said Congresswoman Harshbarger. “Pharmacists and other health professionals should never be punished for their moral beliefs in protecting life, or be threatened or forced to facilitate abortions against such beliefs. I call on the Biden administration to immediately withdraw this outrageous assault on pharmacists’ conscience rights, and to stop treating the Constitution like its own political chew-toy!” “Conscience protections prevent discrimination and ensure Americans in the healthcare sector are not forced to violate their beliefs… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=C10B13C5-AD9F-460E-A6EB-9A6B21909F1C | Rep. Austin Scott Leads Georgia GOP House Delegation in Penning Op-Ed Detailing Failures of Senators Ossoff and Warnock | 2022-09-12 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | ATLANTA, Ga.-- U.S. Representatives Austin Scott (GA-08) and Drew Ferguson (GA-03) led Georgia’s House Republican Delegation in penning an op-ed in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution outlining how the recently passed Inflation “Reduction” Act is a bad deal for Georgia. “The Inflation Reduction Act removes the tax credit for many of the most economical electric vehicles, such as those made by Kia, putting their customers and Georgia’s economy at a disadvantage,” the delegation wrote. “When President Biden signed the bill into law, he literally signed away Kia’s customers’ eligibility to receive the full amount of the tax credits that they were eligible for up until three weeks ago, and both of Georgia’s Senators voted for it.” The bill subsidizes wealthy taxpayers, who purchase $80,000 electric vehicles, by modifying the plug-in vehicle tax credit to a "clean vehicle" tax credit valued at up to $7,500. However, due to new restrictions from this legislation, Kia’s EVs are no longer eligible for the credit. “Instead of doing their job and ensuring that the legislation was not detrimental to our state before voting for it, Senators Warnock and Ossoff simply did what Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and President Biden ordered,” the delegation continued. “Georgia Republicans in the House are dedicated to cleaning up the damage the Biden administration has caused and are here to stand up for Georgia's businesses and people, unlike Senators Warnock and Ossoff.” The full text of the op-ed can be found here or below. Opinion: On IRA law, Georgia Democrats put state’s interests last By U.S. representatives Austin Scott, Drew Ferguson, Andrew Clyde, Buddy Carter, Jody Hice, Rick Allen, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Barry Loudermilk. The Inflation “Reduction” Act is a bad deal for Georgia. While all of Georgia’s federally elected Democrats voted for the bill, Senators Warnock and Ossoff were uniquely positioned to look out for Georgia’s interests, given that the Democratic majority unilaterally wrote the legislation. Unfortun… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10579 | ICYMI: Carter talks 5G and environment with Punchbowl News | 2022-09-12 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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. - For his membership on both the Energy and Commerce Committee and Select Committee on the Climate, along with his advocacy for 5G expansion nationwide, Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) sat down with Punchbowl News to discuss the impact 5G will have on transportation as part of its series with the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association (CITA) on 5G's climate impact. In Case You Missed It, here are the highlights: ON THE AMERICAN PEOPLE'S PRIORITIES “I’ve been in the District for the last month…people are concerned, they’re concerned about the direction of this country, they’re concerned about inflation, they’re concerned about crime, they’re concerned about the southern border.” ON THE FUTURE OF 5G “I think we are on the cusp of a new generation of implementation. I am excited about the impacts of 5G on autonomous vehicles, telehealth, and rural communities.” ON THE IMPORTANCE OF TELEHEALTH “We talked about the importance of telehealth pre-COVID, and then during the pandemic, it became and integral part of our healthcare system. With accessible 5G, we will be able to expand this necessary access to care to more rural communities like some of the areas in my District.” ON THE NEED FOR CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT “Oversight is going to be extremely important [in the 118th Congress], making certain that the monies that are being spent, that the agencies are working together, that they’re coordinating their cooperation.” ON PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT “Nobody loves the environment as much as we do in South Georgia. We love the outdoors, we love hunting, fishing. We love our environment, and we want to make sure that our environment is taken care of. So, we’re excited about a decrease in emissions through innovation.” Watch the full discussion here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10581 | Carter leads letter highlighting energy concerns of marijuana cultivation | 2022-09-12 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today led a letter with Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO) to Biden administration officials highlighting the threats that nationwide legalization of marijuana will pose to our nations’ energy grid and environmental goals. The letter, addressed to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, Energy Information Administration Administrator Joseph DeCarolis, and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan, calls for more research, as there are “serious concerns regarding the energy and resource-intensive nature of marijuana cultivation.” Marijuana cultivation alone accounts for 1% of nationwide energy consumption and uses twice as much water as maize, soybeans, wheat, and wine grapes. The Members cite the California Independent System Operator and Midcontinent Independent System Operator, who echo their concerns, warning that “the potential for capacity shortages and blackouts only rises” if marijuana is legalized nationwide. “As Congress debates whether to advance marijuana legalization, the American people must have a better understanding of the environmental costs of this rapidly growing industry. If the Administration seeks to reduce emissions and protect our environment as aggressively as it has previously committed, we must have a comprehensive view of where emissions and other pollution occurs, as they will likely only grow,” state the Members. Read more in the Washington Examiner. Read the full letter here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=425 | Rep. Clyde Blasts Radical Title IX Rule Change | 2022-09-12 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) led a letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona condemning the Biden Administration’s proposed rule change to redefine sex-based discrimination and harassment under Title IX. In the letter, lawmakers denounce the rule change for jeopardizing the safety and success of female students: “This revision will be detrimental to women’s rights — allowing biological males to access sex-segregated spaces such as bathrooms, locker rooms, and dorm rooms, and participate in women’s sports, erasing decades of records female athletes have worked hard to achieve.” “The Biden Administration’s radical rule change to Title IX will threaten female students’ safety and privacy, undermine their achievements, and erase beneficial opportunities,” said Clyde. “Instead of advancing the dangerous war on women and pushing the Left’s extreme gender ideology on campuses across the country, Secretary Cardona must swiftly rescind this proposed rule and commit to protecting women — anything less will further endanger them.” Co-signers include: Representatives Madison Cawthorn (NC-11), Louie Gohmert (TX-01), and Tom Tiffany (WI-07). Full text of the letter is available HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10569 | ‘A Government that is Accountable’: Carter holds Pelosi’s feet to the fire on looming budget deadline | 2022-09-09 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | GA | Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | C001103 | buddycarter.house.gov | buddycarter | https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | “Next week, we go back up to Washington and we have 11 legislative days until the next midterm election. Those 11 legislative days are extremely important. What we do during that time is extremely important… “We have a lot of deadlines we have to meet, not the least of which is that we have to have a budget taken care of before September 30th, when this current year budget will end. If we don’t, then the government shuts down, which is not good for anyone. “We have high school graduates out there now that have never known a budget surplus. We have $30 trillion in debt. $30 trillion in debt. This President, earlier this year, proposed a budget that is going to add $16 trillion to that debt over the next 10 years, calling for deficit spending of over $1 trillion every year in his budget… “In the next 11 days, I hope that the Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, in her short time that she will be speaker up until we take over the majority in January, I hope that she will propose a balanced budget so that we can vote on it in Congress. “Instead, I don’t know what the Democrats are going to be having on the agenda…Is it going to be the things that are important to people, inflation, crime, the southern border, or is it going to be meaningless things like we’ve dealt with throughout this session?... “I am very excited about what the Republicans have to offer. We’ve gathered the information now, we know what matters to the American people. Now, we’re going to address that.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=424 | Clyde and Cloud Demand VA Rescind Illegal Abortion Rule | 2022-09-09 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, Reps. Andrew Clyde (GA-09) and Michael Cloud (TX-27) led 43 of their colleagues in sending a letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough demanding he immediately rescind the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) new rule that provides abortion services through the VA healthcare system. In the letter, lawmakers blast the VA’s interim rule, explaining Secretary McDonough’s “misguided decision is using taxpayer dollars to conduct this heinous action, which is a direct attack on the consciences of countless Americans, and goes against decades of precedent prohibiting taxpayer-funded abortions.” “The VA should be focused on providing timely, high-quality care to our nation’s veterans, not murdering precious citizens with taxpayer dollars,” said Clyde. “If Secretary McDonough refuses to rescind this reprehensible and unlawful rule, Congress must swiftly hold the Biden Administration accountable for this unprecedented overreach and abuse of power.” "President Biden is again attempting to twist the law to his will by illegally authorizing the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide abortion services," Congressman Cloud said. "The VA should remain committed to providing critical care to support the lives of our veterans, not be another last ditch attempt by the Biden administration to provide taxpayer-funded abortions." Co-signers include: Representatives Brian Babin (TX-36), Jim Banks (IN-3), Andy Biggs (AZ-5), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Lauren Boebert (CO-03), Ken Buck (CO-04), Tim Burchett (TN-02), Kat Cammack (FL-03), Rick Crawford (AR-01), Warren Davidson (OH-08), Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Jake Ellzey (TX-06), Drew Ferguson (GA-03), Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), Bob Gibbs (OH-07), Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Bob Good (VA-05), Paul Gosar (AZ-04), Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14), Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), Kevin Hern (OK-01), Jody Hice (GA-10), Jim Jordan (OH-4), Fred Keller (PA-12), Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Debbie Lesko (AZ-08), Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Brian Mast (FL-1… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10565 | ‘A Future that is Free’: Carter hosts roundtable on state of parents’ rights in education | 2022-09-08 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | GA | Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | C001103 | buddycarter.house.gov | buddycarter | https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | SAVANNAH – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) sat down with concerned parents from across the First District to discuss the state of parents’ rights in education. A key component of the House Republican Conference’s “Commitment to America” is to ensure a future that is free, which includes preserving the role that parents play in their child’s education. In their discussion, parents lamented the rise in political indoctrination within Georgia’s school system and pointed to problematic curriculum that presumed a liberal world view. Here is what the parents had to say: “My kids are juniors right now. Let me read you some of their homework from one of their classes. These are questions kids received to answer and discuss in government class: ‘The state of Georgia passed a law that bans all abortions under all circumstances. How can the principle of judicial review be used to address this abuse of power? Explain.’ ‘The state of Georgia passed a law that requires all voters to pay a fee before voting. How can the constitutional principle of popular sovereignty deal with this abuse of power? Explain.’ To a child who is 16 or 17 and is getting this kind of homework, if they aren’t discussing these issues with their parents, how are we supposed to keep a teacher from injecting their opinion into the subject?” “Political indoctrination in Chatham County is a major issue.” Get updates on House Republicans’ Commitment to America here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10567 | ‘A Nation that is Safe’: Carter urges support for law enforcement, firearm safety following visit with Chatham County Police | 2022-09-08 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | GA | Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | C001103 | buddycarter.house.gov | buddycarter | https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | “Right now, our law enforcement officers are facing unprecedented attacks on their ability to do their jobs. I’m proud of Chief Hadley’s leadership in Chatham County and his transparency in allowing me to see first-hand what he and his officers see every day. I remain committed to backing the blue and restoring law and order in this nation, which includes securing our southern border so we can kick fentanyl off our streets for good,” said Carter. “By sitting in on our weekly crime meeting and riding on patrol with one of our officers, Congressman Carter learned first-hand what our police officers deal with daily. Until you ride in the car with an officer wearing a bulletproof vest because he doesn’t know what he’ll encounter on his next call, and hear detectives discuss their cases and crime trends, it’s difficult to appreciate just how tough this job can be,” said Chatham County Police Chief Jeffrey M. Hadley. A key component of the House Republican Conference’s “Commitment to America” is ensuring a nation that is safe, which includes backing the blue, protecting the second amendment rights of law-abiding citizens, and keeping guns out of the hands of criminals. “Law-abiding citizens are putting guns in the hands of criminals by leaving their firearms in unlocked vehicles. This completely preventable crime is happening at an alarming rate in Chatham County. If you must leave your firearm in a vehicle, make sure it is hidden from view and make sure your doors are locked,” said Chief Hadley. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5274 | Rep. Allen details bill to boost America’s workforce, protect independent contractors | 2022-09-07 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – In case you missed it, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) this week published an Op-Ed outlining the two major political parties’ conflicting outlooks on workforce development. In the piece, Congressman Allen explains how Congressional Democrats’ insistence on forcing America’s workers into strict classifications and compelling union membership would severely constrain workers’ productive capacity and negatively impact job satisfaction. Instead, Congressman Allen offers a solution in the form of the Employee Rights Act, his legislation that protects independent contractors and freelancers while safeguarding workers’ privacy, membership dues, and the union election process from being abused by union bosses. Full text of the Op-Ed is shown below as it appears in The Hill. There are as many versions of the American Dream as there are Americans willing to dream them. As such, our labor laws should empower the nation’s workers to chart their own course to prosperity, not bind them into restrictive, one-size-fits-all arrangements which reduce their options and limit their potential. Unfortunately, Washington Democrats are fixated on dragging us back to an outdated model which would strip workers of their freedoms and force every American worker to either join a union or pay dues to a union in order to keep their jobs. If this sounds like an exaggeration, it’s not. This provision is central to the Democrats’ Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which seeks to eliminate the Right-to-Work laws currently on the books in 27 states – including my home State of Georgia. Given the disruptive effects of the COVID-19 pandemic (and the subsequent growth of the gig economy), it is clear that workers want more flexibility in their work arrangements, not less. That’s why I’ve teamed up with Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) to introduce the Employee Rights Act. Our legislation defends workers from union intimidation, protects small businesses from harmful regulations, and it preserves the unique arrangements … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404 | Rep. Clyde Urges Delay of USDA Poultry Line Speed Waiver Rule | 2022-08-31 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) led 34 of his colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack expressing concerns about and urging the delay of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) rule that will force poultry plants to reduce their line speeds by 25 percent if they decide against opting in to a USDA study by tomorrow, September 1st. In the letter, Rep. Clyde details the disastrous impact the USDA proposal will have on the poultry industry: “If the Agency forces the industry to cut production, the ripple effects will be disastrous to the consumer of American raised chicken both domestically and abroad, the family farmers that work tirelessly to raise broiler chickens, the health and welfare of millions of broiler chickens, and the industry as a whole.” “The Biden Administration’s line speed waiver rule forces an unnecessary ultimatum on poultry plants, burdening both consumers and workers already battling supply chain disruptions and 40-year high inflation, for the sake of a vague and intrusive third-party study,” said Clyde. “Given the adverse effects such a rule would impose on the industry and poultry production, it would behoove Secretary Vilsack to delay the compliance date until the USDA has provided substantive answers regarding the rule and study to Congress.” Co-signers include: Representatives Robert Aderholt (AL-04), Rick Allen (GA-12), Ted Budd (NC-13), Ben Cline (VA-06), Michael Cloud (TX-27), James Comer (KY-01), Rick Crawford (AR-01), Rodney Davis (IL-13), Byron Donalds (FL-19), Tom Emmer (MN-06), Randy Feenstra (IA-04), Drew Ferguson (GA-03), Brad Finstad (MN-01), Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Virginia Foxx (NC-05), Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14), Bob Gibbs (OH-07), Lance Gooden (TX-05), Andy Harris (MD-01), Clay Higgins (LA-03), Bill Johnson (OH-06), Dusty Johnson (SD-At-Large), Barry Moore (AL-02), Markwayne Mullin (OK-02), Greg Murphy (NC-03), Ralph Norman (SC-05), David Rouzer (NC-07), Austin Scott (GA-08), Adrian Smith (NE-03), Gle… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10542 | Carter’s statement on taxpayer-funded student loan forgiveness | 2022-08-24 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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. – Following President Biden’s announcement that he is using taxpayer dollars to pay off up to $20,000 in student loans per borrower, Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) delivered the following statement: “Woke universities don’t need $300 billion in taxpayer dollars, especially when they continue to raise tuition even as the value of a four-year degree declines. Workers are being crushed by inflation, and instead of helping the lowest 10% of income earners, Biden is throwing taxpayer dollars at the highest 10%. This is one of the worst dollar-for-dollar investments we could possibly make in our country,” said Carter. He also emphasized that when Washington Democrats say “free,” they mean “taxpayer-funded.” “There is no such thing as a free lunch. We need to address the root causes of the rising cost of tuition, not subsidize the wealthy’s education on middle America’s dime,” said Carter. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=76972A79-AE21-4691-93AF-1347EAD6B5B8 | Rep. Austin Scott Announces Fall 2022 Mobile Office Hours | 2022-08-23 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | TIFTON, Ga.—U.S. Representative 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 several federal issues, including Medicare, Social Security, immigration and passports, the IRS, and veterans' benefits. Those who have questions on these and other federal issues are encouraged to come by anytime during these hours and meet privately with staff. 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. September 20, 2022 Turner County 9:30am-11:30am Turner County Agriculture Building 222 Rockhouse Rd., Ashburn, GA 31643 Worth County 12:45pm-2:45pm Margaret Jones Library 205 E. Pope Street, Sylvester, GA 31791 September 21, 2022 Berrien County 10:00am-12:00pm Berrien County AG Extension Office 516 A County Farm Rd #1, Nashville, GA 31639 September 22, 2022 Ben Hill County 10:00am-11:30am Ben Hill County Library 123 North Main Street, Fitzgerald, GA 31750 Irwin County 1:00pm-3:00pm Irwin County Library 310 S. Beech Street, Ocilla, GA 31774 September 27, 2022 Dodge County 9:30am-11:30am Dodge County Library 531 Second Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 Telfair County 1:00pm-3:00pm Telfair County Library 101 W. College Street, McRae-Helena, GA 31055 September 28, 2022 Pulaski County 9:30am-11:30am Pulaski County Courthouse Annex 45 S. Lumpkin Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 Wilcox County 1:00pm-3:00pm Wilcox County Library 104 North Broad Street, Abbeville, GA 31001 ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5259 | Rep. Rick Allen announces September Community Office Hours | 2022-08-22 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | AUGUSTA – Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced his office will host Community Office Hours across Georgia’s 12th District during the month of September. During these events, members of Congressman Allen’s staff will be available to assist constituents with a variety of federal issues, including help navigating various federal agencies such as Social Security, Veterans Affairs, Medicare, and others. Congressman Allen himself will not be in attendance. After the announcement, Congressman Allen made the following statement: "I invite anyone seeking help with a federal issue to take advantage of the one-on-one services my office provides. If you need assistance dealing with a federal agency, our team of dedicated caseworkers stands ready to help you. Please visit us during Community Office Hours this month or contact one of our district offices for more information.” See below for a list of Community Office Hours dates, times, and locations by county (excluding counties in which Congressman Allen has a permanent office): Appling County WHEN: Wednesday, September 21 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM WHERE: Appling Courthouse Annex, Commissioners Meeting Room 69 Tippins Street Baxley, GA 31513 Burke County WHEN: Thursday, September 8 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM WHERE: County Commission Boardroom, Burke County Courthouse 111 E. 6th Street Waynesboro, GA 30830 Candler County WHEN: Wednesday, September 14 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM WHERE: Metter City Hall 49 S. Rountree St. Metter, GA 30439 Coffee County WHEN: Tuesday, September 13 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM WHERE: Douglas/Coffee County Chamber of Commerce 114 North Peterson Avenue Douglas, GA 31533 Columbia County WHEN: Thursday, September 8 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM WHERE: City of Grovetown 103 Old Wrightsboro Road Grovetown, GA 30813 Effingham County WHEN: Tuesday, September 13 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM WHERE: Effingham County Board of Commissioners Administrative Complex 804 S. Laurel Street Springfield, GA 31329 Emanuel County WHEN: Wed… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10541 | Carter to receive Friend of Farm Bureau award | 2022-08-22 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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 American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is granting Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) the Friend of Farm Bureau award for his work supporting ranchers and farmers during the 117th Congress. Rep. Carter is being awarded this distinction, in part, for his support of a resolution to create National Future Farmers of America Week, the Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021, and the Flexible Financing for Rural America Act. “It is an honor and privilege to be recognized by the AFBF. Supporting farmers in Georgia’s First Congressional District is one of my top priorities, as they are key drivers of our local economy,” said Carter. “From Georgia’s blueberry farmers to Arizona’s cattle ranchers, our country thrives when it has strong policies in place to prop up agricultural industries. If you ate today, thank a farmer!” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10525 | Carter launches bipartisan caucus to secure America's pharmaceutical independence | 2022-08-17 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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. — Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (GA-01) formed the bipartisan Congressional Domestic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Caucus, a new working group in Congress that will focus on re-shoring and protecting the U.S.’s pharmaceutical manufacturing base. The Caucus plans to help advance legislation that incentivizes more domestic production for critical medicines to reduce American reliance on foreign countries, head off potential supply chain disruptions, and ensure a steady supply of pharmaceuticals in the event of public health emergencies or natural disasters. Carter’s co-chairs for the caucus include Reps. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) and Gus Bilirakis (FL-12). “Securing our pharmaceutical supply chain is critical to combating the rise of foreign adversaries like China and protecting patients here at home,” said Rep. Carter. “As a Georgia pharmacist for four decades, I saw firsthand what timely access to affordable medications means for patients. I’m proud to be working across the aisle in establishing the Domestic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Caucus, because national security and pharmaceutical independence impact all Americans, regardless of political party.” “This has been over a year in the making: I’m launching the bipartisan Domestic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Caucus to advocate for policies that will bring critical manufacturing back to the U.S.,” said Rep. Slotkin. “If COVID taught us anything, it’s that we can’t allow our country — as well as our military — to be dependent on others for absolutely critical supplies. There’s a bunch of Members of Congress, across the political spectrum, who have learned those hard COVID lessons and are hellbent to ensure we don’t leave ourselves vulnerable again. In 2021, I led a task force to evaluate our defense supply chains, and pharmaceuticals were one of the specific issues we investigated. Re-shoring pharmaceuticals will reduce our dependence on other countries, bring jobs back to places like Michigan and help drive down costs for… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=360 | Rep. Clyde Awards Congressional Badge of Bravery to Fallen Hall County Deputy | 2022-08-17 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | GAINESVILLE, GA — Yesterday, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) honored the legacy of Hall County Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon and posthumously awarded the fallen officer with the Congressional Badge of Bravery. In July 2019, Deputy Dixon tragically lost his life pursuing a stolen vehicle after the chase spiraled into a violent shootout. Deputy Dixon is survived by his parents, brothers, wife, and two sons, all of whom attended the ceremony to receive the Badge of Bravery on his behalf. “Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon courageously ran toward danger, ultimately losing his life while serving to protect his fellow Northeast Georgians,” said Clyde. “After more than three years since Deputy Dixon’s tragic passing, I’m honored to posthumously award him with the Congressional Badge of Bravery, and I’m dedicated to ensuring that the Ninth always remembers Deputy Dixon’s life, legacy, and selfless sacrifice. May God bless Deputy Dixon’s family and fellow Hall County officers, and may God bless all our men and women in blue who heroically serve to keep our communities safe.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10524 | Carter-backed effort to expand hearing aid access finalized by FDA | 2022-08-16 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized a rule today that will increase access to hearing aids by making them available over-the-counter, an issue Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) has been championing since 2017: “Hearing aids should be just as accessible as reading glasses,” said Carter. “Only 1 in 5 Americans who need a hearing aid use one, mainly due to the four figure price tag. This rule will open doors and improve the health and well-being of patients nationwide. As a pharmacist and long-time advocate of over-the-counter hearing aids, I applaud the FDA for taking this common-sense, bipartisan step.” The Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017 was signed into law by President Donald J. Trump in August 2017 as part of a larger reauthorization of the FDA. Rep. Carter joined former Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy (D-MA) in introducing the hearing aid provision. Rep. Carter spoke in favor of this rule at a recent Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on FDA user fee reauthorization. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5229 | Rep. Rick Allen statement on Democrats’ reconciliation bill | 2022-08-12 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington – Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 5376: “The so-called ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ is another bloated Democrat spending bill that will raise taxes at the worst possible time – during a recession! Rather than address the economic crisis they created, President Biden and congressional Democrats are focused on pushing socialist Green New Deal initiatives and expanding the size and scope of the IRS to snoop on Americans’ bank accounts. In this time of recession and record-high inflation, Congress needs to work towards balancing our budget, bolstering our workforce and growing our economy, not doubling down on failed policies.” BACKGROUND: This $745 billion measure is comprised of wasteful spending and woke climate initiatives. Some of the main provisions of the bill are: Over 50 percent of this bill is allocated to Green New Deal provisions, including: A $12 billion superfund tax increase on crude oil refining and imported petroleum products. A natural gas tax that will make it more expensive for Americans to heat their homes, purchase food and basic goods, and will increase costs for manufacturers Raises the royalty rate for onshore oil and gas leasing and continues ban on oil and gas development in certain areas. A $250 billion expansion of the Department of Energy loan program to provide taxpayer subsidies to risky “green” energy technologies that traditional banks will not touch. $27 billion for an EPA-run Climate Bank. Includes grants intended to shut down American energy with a $3 billion down payment on Green New Deal programs. Includes $248 billion for Obamacare subsidies. Requires the Secretary of HHS to set prices in Medicare Part D as well as limit price increases in both Medicare and the private market, harming patients by reducing drug research and development, creating shortages of existing medications, and leading to higher launch prices for some drugs. Adds $80 billion for the IRS to double in size and conduct 1 … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10517 | Carter: Washington Democrats just threw fuel on the fire of inflation | 2022-08-12 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) gave the following statement today after House Democrats passed the Inflation Acceleration Act, sending it to President Biden’s desk: “Washington Democrats can add ‘arsonist’ to their résumés today, having unleashed a wildfire on the American peoples’ hard-earned taxpayer dollars. This bill spends billions on Green New Deal policies, weaponizes the IRS, spikes taxes for working-class Americans, pours fuel on the fire of inflation, and will lead to dozens, if not hundreds, of fewer cures coming to market over the next decade,” said Carter. “Medical professionals swear to ‘do no harm.’ It is time Congress took the same oath and quit its assault on patients and taxpayers.” Rep. Carter attempted to include two amendments in the Inflation Acceleration Act that were rejected by the Democratic Members on the Rules Committee. The amendments would have: Struck the portion of the Environmental Justice block grants in section 60201(b)(2)(E) that is dedicated to federal and state lobbying and rulemaking by community groups. Restored the full rebate pass-through and forced Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) to pass every last penny of rebates to the patient instead of letting PBMs steal those dollars to pad their own pockets. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=352 | Rep. Clyde Rejects Democrats' Build Back Broke Bill | 2022-08-12 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement after voting against Democrats’ so-called “Inflation Reduction Act,” which ultimately passed the House this evening by a vote of 220-207. “As Americans combat a recession and 40-year high inflation, Democrats are doubling down on their failed policies — indisputably wreaking more havoc on Biden’s broken economy. It is unconscionable that Democrats are burning through billions on liberal projects, contributing to our ballooning national debt, and burdening Americans with tax hikes amidst numerous economic crises. “Additionally, Democrats’ bloated bill militarizes the IRS with an auditing army of 87,000 new agents to target middle-class Americans and small businesses. As someone who personally experienced being wrongfully targeted by the IRS firsthand, I can assure folks that it’s not a quick, cheap, or easy fight. Yet, since Democrats rejected my amendment to eliminate the IRS enforcement provision of this bill, this nightmare will soon become a reality for far too many Americans. Furthermore, the lengths the corrupt Biden Administration will go to weaponize our government agencies against political opponents and those who dare to raise grievances present legitimate concerns surrounding a new supersized IRS. “Time and time again, Democrats in Washington prove their priorities lie with Big Government Socialism — not the American people. I totally reject the radical Green New Deal initiatives, crushing tax hikes, and partisan wasteful spending that consume Democrats’ Build Back Broke bill, and I fiercely condemn President Biden, Speaker Pelosi, and Senate Leader Schumer for selfishly plunging our economy into deeper turmoil at the expense of the American people.” Rep. Clyde blasted the pricey package on the House floor. Watch his full remarks below. Background One of the most egregious proposals in the Democrats' reconciliation bill would provide nearly $80 billion to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for hiring 87,000… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10516 | Carter responds to Garland press conference on FBI raid of Mar-a-Lago | 2022-08-11 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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. – Following Attorney General Merrick Garland’s press conference today, his first official statement since the Department of Justice approved an FBI raid of former President Trump’s home in Mar-a-Lago, Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) delivered the following statement calling out his hypocrisies: “Merrick Garland says that the law should be applied evenly and fairly. I could not agree more. That is why I am eagerly awaiting his inquiry into Hunter Biden and for Republicans to retake the House Majority so we can have a full investigation into the political stunt that was this FBI raid. A sitting President launching this level of attack against a potential future political opponent is unprecedented, un-American, and House Republicans will not stand for it.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=F36C32F2-E14C-4CF8-A5DA-FE22CCFF23E7 | Rep. Austin Scott Responds to the FBI Raiding the Personal Residence of Former President Trump | 2022-08-09 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.-- U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) today released the following statement in response to the FBI raiding the personal residence of Former President Donald J. Trump: “Last night's raid on the former President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, is an unprecedented political assault that resembles the abuses in the most corrupt of countries. I do not believe for one minute that Joe Biden did not know exactly what was happening. Congress has the responsibility to deliver facts to the American people and investigate the actions of the FBI and DOJ to hold them accountable.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=344 | CLYDE: Fight Against Speaker Pelosi's Unconstitutional Magnetometers is Just Getting Started | 2022-08-04 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement in response to the recent decision in his lawsuit against Speaker Pelosi’s unlawful magnetometers on the House floor and subsequent fines for alleged violations: “While it’s certainly disappointing that it took almost eleven months to arrive at this adjudication, I have long anticipated that this matter would be resolved at a higher court. There’s still a long battle ahead, but I truly believe this is a just fight, as it is in the defense of my constituents’ vote — which has been indefensibly impeded by Speaker Pelosi’s authoritarian actions. Furthermore, while it is true that Congress is a separate and coequal branch that has the authority to make its own rules for internal governance, it is also true that those rules still must abide by the U.S. Constitution. “Additionally, the flagrant hypocrisy and political games that have plagued this unconstitutional rule cannot go unchecked. The Speaker has shamelessly abused her power to advance a dangerous political narrative, setting a perilous precedent that would have our Founding Fathers rolling in their graves. I’m proud to have filed suit against Speaker Pelosi’s unlawful magnetometers and related fines, and I look forward to the next opportunity in this process in our pursuit of justice.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5200 | Rep. Allen introduces bill to boost American entrepreneurship | 2022-08-02 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington – Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) introduced the Startup Act, legislation aimed at supporting entrepreneurship by expanding access to programs that provide training and resources to individuals seeking to create a business. Specifically, the Startup Act amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 by including language that incorporates entrepreneurial skills development training into the current federal system. The Startup Act also authorizes the Department of Labor (DOL) to conduct a three-year, multi-state study to review the outcomes of these programs and report its findings to Congress. Upon introduction, Congressman Rick W. Allen made the following statement: “Long before I was a Congressman, I was an entrepreneur. I spent almost four decades building and operating a small business, and I know how federal policies impact entrepreneurs and job creators. I am proud to lead this effort to help current and future entrepreneurs access the resources they need to create jobs, grow our economy, and realize the American Dream.” Eric R. Parker, AIA, President & Co-Founder of Make Startups: “In our work at Make Startups, we have found that tremendous numbers of entrepreneurs in our communities, both urban and rural, are facing poverty while trying to start their business. The Startup Act will remove barriers and help provide them with equitable access to training and support from our workforce system.” The Startup Act has been endorsed by leading industry groups, including: Make Startups WorkSource East Central Georgia Center for American Entrepreneurship Angel Capital Association Startup Champions Network Right to Start Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council Energize Colorado Rocky Mountain Microfinance Economic Innovation Group Read the full text of this legislation here. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5196 | Rep. Rick Allen rejects Democrat bill to ban ‘assault weapons’ | 2022-07-29 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington – Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 1808, the Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2022: “This legislation is blatantly unconstitutional. It is an attack on our Second Amendment that seeks to outlaw the most common firearms used for self-defense, target shooting, and hunting by millions of law-abiding Americans. House Democrats know as well as anyone that this legislation will do nothing to curb gun violence. When Congress last attempted to ban so-called ‘assault weapons’ in 1994, it had virtually no effect on violent crime rates. Instead, Democrats are shamelessly exploiting recent tragedies to advance their radical, gun-grabbing agenda.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=6FF8A789-5AA7-4A76-B242-C90AF5B09857 | Rep. Austin Scott Opposes Gun-Grabbing Legislation | 2022-07-29 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.-- U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) today opposed H.R. 1808, which passed the House of Representatives with a vote of 217-213. This bill would ban some of the most popular firearms and magazines among law-abiding gun owners. “Crime rates have spiked because of the left's policies, and taking guns from law-abiding citizens only makes our nation more dangerous,” Scott said. “It is ridiculous that Democrats are coming after our Second Amendment rights amid record inflation and a recession. They clearly have no idea how to govern." H.R. 1808 violates our Second Amendment rights and previous Supreme Court rulings by banning some of the most popular firearms and magazines owned by law-abiding Americans across the country. The full text of H.R. 1808 can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10477 | Members warn Gulf Coast red snapper season could be cut short | 2022-07-29 | 2022 | 2022-07 | 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. – Nearly 40 Members of Congress from across the southeastern United States, including Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA), have asked U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) Secretary Gina Raimondo to direct the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to allow better science and improved access to red snapper fishing opportunities. The letter expresses strong concerns from dozens of Members of Congress that NMFS is attempting to use flawed science and a one-size-fits-all approach that would undermine the successful state management of fisheries negotiated seven years ago. Further, the federal agency’s efforts would result in fewer fishing days for anglers in the Gulf States and adverse economic impacts. Specifically, the NMFS proposal would require all state fisheries data to be converted into a single federal system that is less accurate than the current state management data. Even the National Academies identified deficiencies in this federal system. This “calibration” would result in distorted federal management recommendations and completely ignore the most advanced assessment of red snapper ever done, the “Great Red Snapper Count” - that showed triple the fish assumed by federal assessments. Congressman Garret Graves and Senator Roger Wicker spearheaded the letter in Congress. “Red snapper is one of the most popular catches for Gulf anglers. The states have done a great job sustainably managing this important resource. States have the best available science and can make the best decisions for the species right off our coast – not someone in Washington, D.C. And, those pesky federal laws actually require the use of the best science. If NMFS’s deckhands would leave their cubicles and see the repercussions of their decisions, we wouldn’t need to keep having this discussion. Instead of providing common-sense proposals, they keep tying State and Federal management in a regulatory knot tighter than a Boy Scout could,” Graves said. “NOAA’s proposed rule continues to rely on inaccurate federal data. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=327 | Rep. Clyde Condemns Democrats' Gun Grabbing Legislation | 2022-07-29 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 1808, Democrats’ so-called “Assault Weapons Ban,” which ultimately passed the House this evening by a vote of 217-213. “Last month, I warned that Democrats’ gun control legislation, disguised as a ‘commonsense compromise,’ would initiate additional legislation to achieve the Left’s goal of disarming America. Unfortunately, that reality is unfolding before our very eyes with yet another unconstitutional power grab that takes aim at the American people’s Second Amendment liberties. Democrats’ so-called Assault Weapons Ban is thinly veiled tyranny that does nothing to reduce crime but everything to strip law-abiding Americans of their unalienable right to keep and bear arms. Disdain for our Constitution and ignorance of firearms do not justify infringing on law-abiding Americans’ Second Amendment rights. Furthermore, Congress must legislate based on real facts, not emotion. And while Democrats are no stranger to contorting language to mislead the American people, it is deceitful to label and ban weapons based on their appearance in order to further a Big Government Socialist agenda. I will never yield in my support and defense of the Second Amendment, which is why I vehemently opposed this unconstitutional and illegal piece of legislation.” Additionally, Rep. Clyde blasted the legislation on the House floor. Watch his full remarks HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5180 | Rep. Rick Allen Statement on U.S. Economy Entering a Recession | 2022-07-28 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington – Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement after the Department of Commerce reported the U.S. economy shrank 0.9% during the second quarter: “The U.S. economy has officially entered a recession after a year and a half of Washington Democrats’ failed one-party rule. Instead of outlining a plan to respond to this economic decline, the White House spent the beginning of this week trying to convince Americans to accept a different definition of the word ‘recession.’ This unserious approach perfectly encapsulates the failures of this administration to confront the many crises it has created through poor policymaking. It is clear that our ability to rebound from the current recession will be predicated on President Biden’s willingness to reverse his disastrous policies instead of doubling down — leaving Americans rightfully concerned about our country’s economic future.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5181 | Rep. Rick Allen Statement on Semiconductor Bill | 2022-07-28 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington – Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 4346, a $280 billion measure comprised of government handouts and wasteful spending: “Originally intended as a bill to confront China, the latest version of this bill is a joke and does nothing of the sort. In the past several weeks, the price tag of this bill has ballooned to more than five times its original cost, with no effort to offset this additional spending. Unfortunately, Senate Democrats have also used this bill as a bargaining chip to pave the way for passage of their radical climate tax and spending agenda. “I have been disappointed to watch this legislation be corrupted into another big-government spending package, as the issue itself provides a unique opportunity to bring our supply chain home and end our reliance on foreign chip production. However, in a time of recession and record-high inflation, we must reverse course and instead cut bloated Washington spending.” # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10458 | Carter congratulates Appling County High School alumnus on selection for MLB All-Star game | 2022-07-28 | 2022 | 2022-07 | 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. – On the House Floor, Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) congratulated First District native and current Minnesota Twins centerfielder Byron Buxton for being tapped to play in the Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star game. Watch his remarks here: “I rise today to celebrate Byron Buxton being named to the Major League Baseball All-Star roster this season. “This great accomplishment is the culmination of a life dedicated to the perfection of his craft. “Byron is a great example of hard work paying off. “At Appling County High School, Byron was the top player on his team, and was considered by many to be the top prospect entering the 2012 MLB draft. “While at Appling High School, Byron played baseball, basketball, and football. “He eventually committed to play baseball at the University of Georgia, with the intention of playing both baseball and football. “The Minnesota Twins selected Byron with the second overall pick of the 2012 MLB Draft. “Byron is having an excellent season this year in which he was selected to participate in the MLB All-Star game. “We are so proud of everything he has accomplished and will continue to accomplish. “It has been a blast following your career Byron, we’re looking forward to big things to come!” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10476 | Carter: CHIPS and Stagflation Act is a swing and a miss | 2022-07-28 | 2022 | 2022-07 | 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 today passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 4346, the CHIPS and Science Act, which spends more than $50 billion taxpayer dollars during an inflation-driven recession. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) voted in opposition. While this legislation was originally intended to be a strong bipartisan investment in U.S. microchip manufacturing to combat the Chinese Communist Party, Washington Democrats thwarted those efforts and instead produced a limited package focused solely on taxpayer-funded microchip production. “This bill, more aptly named the CHIPS and Stagflation Act, lacks the courage to stand up to the Chinese Communist Party. On the same day our economy is officially declared to be in a federal spending-driven recession, Washington Democrats are advancing a bill to spend billions more,” said Rep. Carter. “All sectors of our economy are hurting – the government cannot be in the business of picking winners and losers.” Rep. Carter was appointed as a conferee to the joint China committee that was, ultimately, cut out of these negotiations. “I’m disappointed that Washington Democrats failed to deliver on their promise to work with Republicans on a comprehensive plan to combat the rise of China. From inflation to national security, this bill will make every one of the Biden Administration’s crises even worse,” said Rep. Carter. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10475 | Carter increases access to telehealth services | 2022-07-27 | 2022 | 2022-07 | 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 today passed H.R. 4040, the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act, which included provisions from Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter’s (R-GA) Greater Access to Telehealth Act that will expand access to telehealth services. “As a pharmacist who grew up in South Georgia, I know first-hand how difficult access to health care can be for rural Americans,” said Rep. Carter. “The expansion of telehealth during COVID-19 highlighted how virtual care can provide quality medical services in GA-01 and across the country. I am glad that the House approved my provisions to increase health care accessibility, but we must go further and do more.” These provisions include: - Increased range of locations from which a beneficiary may receive telehealth services by removing geographic restrictions and expanding originating sites. - Expanded telehealth services offered by qualified physicians and practitioners. - Medicare reimbursement of telehealth services provided by physicians and practitioners working for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Centers (RHCs). - Mental health services furnished through telehealth for up to six months without an in-person meeting. - Audio-only telehealth services to ensure seniors and rural patients who may not have internet connectivity can receive the care they need. - Expanded access to telehealth services for recertification of hospice care eligibility during an emergency period. Read the text of the bill here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=8ABE931F-DC2D-4C40-98FA-FBC27F3256D3 | Rep. Austin Scott Attends Roundtable with Leader McCarthy, Taiwanese Ambassador Hsiao, and China Task Force Members | 2022-07-21 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.-- U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) joined House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) and Taiwanese Ambassador to the United States Bi-khim Hsiao at a China Task Force roundtable to discuss how to support Taiwan while they face threats from the Chinese Communist Party. “When we talk about Communist China, we have to recognize that communism in and of itself is a threat to the free world,” Scott said. “If China makes a move, it won't just be the United States to come to Taiwan’s aid. Australia, Japan, and India are committed. We need to make sure that Communist China understands there is going to be a whole lot more pain than benefit for moving against Taiwan.” In another effort to support Taiwan, Scott’s amendment to invite Taiwan’s Navy to Participate in RIMPAC 2024, the world’s largest maritime warfare exercise, was adopted into the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The FY23 NDAA passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 329-101. Scott’s full remarks can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=314 | Rep. Clyde Demands Answers from NPR on Disinformation Reporting Team | 2022-07-21 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) led 13 of his House Republican colleagues in sending a letter to the President and CEO of National Public Radio (NPR), John Lansing, raising concerns about NPR’s track record of spreading disinformation and demanding answers about the media organization’s new “Disinformation Reporting team.” In the letter, Rep. Clyde scrutinizes NPR’s handling of disinformation, citing both Hunter Biden and Nina Jankowicz as prominent examples. He concludes, “I am concerned with the ability of your newsroom to be the ‘arbiters of truth,’ and police so-called disinformation, without it being a ruse to advance a left-wing political agenda.” “Given NPR’s notorious track record of spreading disinformation and selectively reporting on politically damaging stories, it’s both comical and concerning that the liberal media organization is now launching a disinformation team,” said Clyde. “After suppressing the truth about Hunter Biden ahead of the 2020 election, it is naive to believe NPR can conduct any operations in a non-partisan manner — especially policing rhetoric that contradicts their liberal narrative. Furthermore, American taxpayer dollars should not be funding blatantly biased reporting or efforts to conceal credible news. It’s far past time we provide the American people with the answers they deserve and hold NPR accountable for conducting nefarious ‘journalism’ to advance the radical Left’s agenda.” Co-signers include: Reps. Jim Banks (IN-03), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Madison Cawthorn (NC-11), Byron Donalds (FL-19), Matt Gaetz (FL-01), Paul Gosar (AZ-04), Jody Hice (GA-10), Ralph Norman (SC-05), Burgess Owens (UT-04), Scott Perry (PA-10), Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), Claudia Tenney (NY-22), and Glenn Thompson (PA-15). Read the full letter HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5157 | Rep. Rick Allen Offers Amendments to Cut Government Spending | 2022-07-19 | 2022 | 2022-07 | 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) spoke on the House Floor in defense of amendments he introduced to cut government spending by five percent in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Department of Interior and Environment, and Financial Services and General Government divisions of the Democrats’ ‘minibus’ spending package, H.R. 8294. His amendments were included in a broader package of amendments, which failed to be included in the legislation by a vote of 199-229. During his remarks, Congressman Allen pointed to record-high inflation as a reason to curtail federal spending—not spend over 14 percent above last year’s spending levels. Click to view video. Congressman Allen’s full remarks, as delivered. Thank you, Mr. Speaker; I rise today in strong, strong support of my amendments in this en bloc package. Let’s review our nation’s fiscal trajectory here. Our nation is over $30 trillion dollars in debt. American families are dealing with record inflation in large part due to unprecedented federal spending. And what does the other side want to do? Spend more money—which will only make inflation worse! This time last year, the president told us inflation was “temporary” when the rate was just over 5 percent. Fast forward 12 months and inflation in this country has skyrocketed to 9 percent! This bill spends almost 14 percent over last year’s spending levels. If adopted, my three amendments would reduce spending by a modest five percent in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Financial Services and General Government, and Department of the Interior, Environment divisions of this spending package. This amendment should be an easy one for everyone to support—look at the American people, don’t you think they’ve cut their expenses? Much more than five percent because of inflation, and we’re going to respond to them like this? And yet Democrats will oppose these moderate cuts! Every time I’m in the district, I hear about the cost of food, the price of gas, and how the other side’s … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10421 | Carter sounds alarm on Biden Admin’s pro-abortion threats against pharmacists: “disastrous consequences” | 2022-07-19 | 2022 | 2022-07 | 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. – Following last week’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) guidance warning pharmacists that they may be in violation of civil rights laws if they do no fill prescriptions for elective abortions, Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), a pharmacist by trade, sent a letter highlighting the widespread legal and ethical consequences of the irresponsible guidance. “When I was a practicing pharmacist, my patients trusted that I was relying on my medical expertise when filling prescriptions and only acted in their best interest. If this guidance is enforced that trust will be gone,” said Carter. “Bureaucrats need to get out from behind the pharmacy counter.” In the letter, Carter urges the Office of Civil Rights Director Lisa Pino to “rescind this guidance immediately and allow for our nation’s pharmacists, as qualified health care providers, to utilize their expert professional judgement, acting in the best interests of their patients, their own protected consciences, and established state law.” Read the full letter here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10422 | Carter helps bring next generation of naval equipment to Georgia | 2022-07-19 | 2022 | 2022-07 | 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 National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2023, supported by Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), will fund a fleet of Columbia Class Submarines at the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. This several billion-dollar investment will eventually replace Kings Bay's current Ohio Class submarine fleet, giving Georgia the 21st century technology it needs to provide our service members with high-quality training and resources. “An unprepared military benefits no one but our enemies,” said Carter. “By upgrading the submarine fleet at Kings Bay, we are bolstering the First District’s military prowess and investing in the people who invest in our nation’s security. This is an exciting win for our state and the nation. The next generation of submarine pilots have a bright future in Georgia.” Read the text of the NDAA here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10419 | Carter calls on MLB to ‘redress harm’ caused by pulling All-Star game from Atlanta | 2022-07-18 | 2022 | 2022-07 | 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. – Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) sent a letter to Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Robert Manfred today asking how the MLB plans to “redress the harm” caused by its “baseless attacks” on the Election Integrity Act. Despite an uptick in voter turnout since the Election Integrity Act was passed, the MLB has not retracted its accusations that Georgia was engaged in voter suppression, which led to it pulling the MLB All-Star Game from the State last year. “Cancel culture has hit America’s favorite pastime in a devastating way. The MLB was quick to spread false information and punish Georgia’s baseball community and small business owners but is silent now that those claims have been proven false,” said Congressman Carter. “Minority-owned businesses are bearing the brunt of the $100 million in losses caused by the MLB’s brash decision, the same group it was supposedly supporting when it originally moved the game. This is liberal hypocrisy and must be corrected.” “We live in a day and age when major league sports organizations are wading into political matters more often, which I personally disagree with, but it is their right. When they do decide to engage in political discourse, it’s vitally important for organizations, like Major League Baseball, to look at the facts and not the woke mob’s lies and falsehoods. Unfortunately, MLB didn’t do that when it pulled the 2021 All-Star Game from Georgia; because, if they had, they would have realized the falsehoods being spread about Georgia’s election law were nothing more than baseless talking points from Stacey Abrams and her allies, which have been debunked even by liberal newspapers. And now, we have had a real test of Georgia’s election law, and the evidence is clear: Georgia’s recent primary had record turnout, and MLB’s claim that the law is discriminatory was proven totally false. MLB’s shallow virtue signaling had real world consequences for the people of our state. Hardworking Georgians deserve an apology … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=10414 | ICYMI: Reps. Carter, Stefanik introduce legislation to prevent federal funding for abortion transportation | 2022-07-15 | 2022 | 2022-07 | 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. - Republican Georgia Rep. Buddy Carter and Republican New York Rep. Elise Stefanik introduced legislation Thursday that would prevent federal funding for transportation to get an abortion. The legislation, titled the Defunding Abortion Transportation Act, says that states cannot provide non-emergency medical transportation funds (NEMT) to transport individuals to receive an abortion, according to a copy of the bill obtained by the Daily Caller. The introduction of the bill comes over concerns that the Biden administration will declare that non-emergency medical transportation can be used to transport individuals to receive abortions and that it could even be used to pay for transportation across state lines... “The Biden administration is gearing up to fund interstate travel for people seeking abortions. That is wrong. The Defunding Abortion Transportation Act will put guardrails in place to prevent the federal government from subsidizing the death of unborn children. Democrats’ abortion agenda, which allows for taxpayer-funded, elective abortions up until the moment of birth, is extreme and must be reined in,” Carter told the Daily Caller before introducing the legislation... “As the Biden administration attempts to subsidize access to states like New York run by Far-Left governments that continue to enable radical taxpayer-funded abortion on demand, I’m working to protect life by prohibiting states from providing transportation across state lines to terminate the life of the unborn,” Stefanik told the Daily Caller... Read the full article here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=301 | Rep. Clyde Continues to Fight for Life | 2022-07-15 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) issued the following statement after voting against Democrats’ radical abortion bills, H.R. 8296 and H.R. 8297: “Following the Supreme Court’s rightful Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Democrats have doubled down on their reprehensible abortion agenda, waging war against the precious unborn. These disturbing pieces of legislation establish abortion on demand, prohibit pro-life states like Georgia from enacting life-saving legislation, and undermine the health and safety of pregnant women. It is imperative that we protect the most innocent among us, the precious unborn, which is why I will continue to stand firm against Democrats’ radical agenda and fight for the sanctity of human life.” Earlier this week, Rep. Clyde led 56 of his House Republican colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden, urging him to rescind his recent Executive Order aimed at “protecting access” to abortion. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5139 | Rep. Rick Allen Announces ‘Healthy Future Task Force’ Solutions to Make Health Care More Affordable | 2022-07-14 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington – Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) joined Healthy Future Task Force members in releasing solutions to lower the costs of health care and health insurance. “House Democrats continue to push a single-payer agenda that would reduce patient choice, decrease competition, and raise taxes and health care costs for American families and workers. My Republican colleagues and I remain committed to fixing our broken healthcare system with market-driven solutions.” “When health care decisions are made by bureaucrats in Washington, the result is a top-down, one-size-fits-all system that never works. We want all Americans to have a high-quality, affordable, and personalized approach to their health. To do that, we must remove the barriers that prevent employers from banding together to help their workers get the most out of their benefits.” BACKGROUND: House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy created the 17-member Healthy Future Task Force to develop solutions to modernize the American health care system to lower costs, keep Americans healthy, develop better therapies and cures, and provide Americans with more choices. Congressman Allen is a member of the Affordability Subcommittee, one of the five subcommittees, where he worked closely with Congressman Kevin Hern and Congresswoman Victoria Spartz to address the issues of accessibility and affordability in health care. Overview of the Affordability Subcommittee’s solutions: Improve workers’ ability to control and afford their health care, and improve small business owners’ ability to provide health insurance at a low cost and high value for employees Promote innovation and transparency to empower patients and to provide more affordable options Lower costs and increase choices by fostering competition and targeting incentives that drive consolidation and limit competition Improve workers’ ability to control and afford their health care, and improve small business owners’ ability to provide health insurance at a low cost and high value for employees P… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5140 | Rep. Rick Allen Votes to Raise Troops’ Pay, Boost National Defense Funding | 2022-07-14 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Washington – Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) voted to pass H.R. 7900, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023, which authorizes annual funding levels for the United States Armed Forces and sets expenditures for the Department of Defense (DOD). Included in the Fiscal Year 2023 NDAA is a 4.6 percent pay raise for active duty servicemembers, the largest increase in nearly two decades. Additionally, this legislation secures critical funding for the Savannah River Site, as well as operations at Fort Gordon. Upon passage of the bill, Congressman Rick W. Allen released the following statement: “President Biden’s proposed defense spending failed to adequately meet the needs of our national defense, especially with record high inflation. Thankfully, the House worked in a bipartisan manner to reverse course and invest critical funding to strengthen our military.” “With geopolitical tensions rising across the globe, this year’s NDAA represents a strategic investment into the stabilizing might and power of the United States military. I was proud to support this bipartisan bill, which gives our troops a well-earned pay raise and bolsters our national security by providing servicemembers with the resources necessary to continue protecting our country.” The bill authorizes $37 billion over President Biden’s Budget and secures funding for nuclear deterrence and procurement, research and development, military personnel, operations and maintenance, and military construction. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=28E4F3AC-32D4-43F1-9DE3-220158C063F6 | Rep. Austin Scott on House Passage of FY23 NDAA | 2022-07-14 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.-- U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the below statement upon the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passing the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 329-101. The NDAA sets Department of Defense (DOD) policies and authorizes funding levels for defense programs. “Today, the House passed the bipartisan FY23 NDAA. I am proud to have been a part of this process and am always proud to stand in support of our nation's military,” Scott said. “This legislation authorizes the payment of all active-duty service members, reservists, Guardsmen, and DOD civilians and supports the operation and maintenance of Robins and Moody Air Force Bases and all military installations in our state and nation, including overseas locations.” Scott had 43 bill and directive report language amendments adopted into the FY23 NDAA. “I thank Rep. Austin Scott for his hard work on the FY23 NDAA and for his continued leadership on the House Armed Services Committee. The FY23 NDAA is critical for the defense of our nation and Rep. Scott has worked tirelessly to ensure this bill meets the needs of our service members,” said HASC Ranking Member Mike Rogers (AL-03). The full text of the legislation can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
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