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| https://nikemawilliams.house.gov/posts/congresswoman-nikema-williams-statement-on-the-supreme-court-permitting-trump-administration-to-use-expanded-database-for-potential-voter-purges | Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ Statement on the Supreme Court Permitting Trump Administration to Use Expanded Database for Potential Voter Purges | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | GA | Nikema Williams | W000788 | nikemawilliams.house.gov | nikemawilliams | https://nikemawilliams.house.gov/press | scraper | ATLANTA, GA – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court permitting the Trump administration to use an expanded federal database to purge voter rolls. Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said: “I led a Congressional letter in December 2025 demanding that DHS not overhaul the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system. The Supreme Court’s decision to allow Trump and DHS to use this system to purge voter rolls is a disgrace to our constitutional right to vote. This action is a direct assault on Americans’ right to privacy and an affront to the power of Congress. Information from the overhauled SAVE system will almost certainly include errors and other inaccuracies, leading to Americans being incorrectly removed from the voter rolls and denied their right to vote for no reason. The use of the SAVE system for the purpose of determining voter eligibility is dangerous and unreliable, and it will be used as a tool against our democracy and free and fair access to the ballot.” Congresswoman Nikema Williams sent a Congressional Oversight letter in December of 2025 concerning the SAVE system and its use to purge voters. Read more here. | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-reverend-warnock-receives-2026-mpa-industry-champion-award-for-film-advocacy/ | Senator Reverend Warnock Receives 2026 MPA Industry Champion Award for Film Advocacy | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Raphael G. Warnock | W000790 | www.warnock.senate.gov | warnock | https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock received the 2026 Motion Picture Association’s Industry Champion Award The award was presented during the 2026 MPA Awards on Wednesday night Senator Warnock has advocated for film and TV production in Georgia and the U.S. since joining the Senate Senator Reverend Warnock: “I will continue to work in Washington and across the aisle to ensure Georgia-based film productions continue to be supported and Georgians, whose livelihoods depend on the film industry, have all the resources they need to succeed” ICYMI: The Power of Storytelling: 2026 MPA Industry Champion Honoree Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock on Georgia’s Production Future Washington, D.C. – Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) received the 2026 Motion Picture Association Industry Champion Award for his continued work supporting the creative community and strengthening Georgia’s thriving film industry. “Georgia continues to be a national leader in the arts and entertainment industry. It fills me with immense pride whenever I see Georgia and my constituents’ work represented in a movie or TV show,” said Senator Reverend Warnock. “I will continue to work in Washington and across the aisle to ensure Georgia-based film productions continue to be supported and Georgians, whose livelihoods depend on the film industry, have all the resources they need to succeed.” Senator Warnock received the 2026 Motion Picture Association Industry Champion Award from MPA Chairman and CEO Charles H. Rivkin during the MPA Awards on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. (Photo Credit: Motion Picture Association) Senator Warnock is the co-lead of the bipartisan CREATE Act, which would extend the Section 181 tax deduction and increase the incentive to keep production in the United States. Before Section 181 expired, film and TV studios could claim the deduction if they incurred at least 75% of their production costs in the United States. The provision allowed studios to deduct up to $15 million in production expenses but expired at the end of 2025. … | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-johnson-hosts-two-panels-cbcf-alc-55 | Congressman Johnson Hosts Two Panels at CBCF ALC 55 | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | GA | Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | J000288 | hankjohnson.house.gov | hankjohnson | https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. -- At the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 55th Annual Legislative Conference, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) held two panel discussions. His first panel, “Protect The Culture: Stopping the Assault on Black Voices, Talent, and Influence”, explored legislative pathways and industry strategies to end targeted assaults on Black voices, ensuring Black journalists can report freely, Black athletes are protected from plantation exploitation, and Black entertainers can create without fear of their work being weaponized against them. The event was moderated by media personality Dr. Rashad Richey and included Georgia State Representative (D-108) and Democratic nominee for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, Dr. Jasmine Clark; respected journalist and author April Ryan; and Executive Director of Athletes.org, Brandon Copeland, as panelists. “Music artists have their lyrics used as evidence in court against them,” said Congressman Johnson, who is the author of the RAP Act that would put guardrails on the use of lyrics in criminal prosecutions. “Journalists receive threats for telling the truth. Black athletes like Colin Kaepernick, who spoke by taking a knee for justice, are blackballed – which sends a message to keep your mouth shut.” WATCH HERE His second panel, Judiciary/Justice for All Braintrust, explored that if our democracy is to survive the delicate system of checks and balances that has undergirded our system for 250 years must be restored. Congressman Johnson is the author of several court reform bills, including requiring SCOTUS justices to adhere to a binding code of ethics, setting term limits for justices at 18 years and expanding the court from nine to 13 justices. “Our democracy is under great threat,” said Congressman Johnson. “In my opinion, the greatest threat is not Donald Trump. It’s not the legislative branch under Republican control. It’s the Supreme Court. Our country was founded on the principles of three co-equal branches of government each operating as a check a… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://mcbath.house.gov/2026/09/24/representatives-mcbath-thompson-and-senators-klobuchar-cassidy-introduce-national-hazing-awareness-week-resolution/ | Representatives McBath, Thompson and Senators Klobuchar, Cassidy Introduce National Hazing Awareness Week Resolution | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | GA | Lucy McBath | M001208 | mcbath.house.gov | mcbath | https://mcbath.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington, DC – This week, Representatives Lucy McBath (D-GA-06) and Glen “GT” Thompson (R-PA-15) are leading a resolution to recognize September 21-25, 2026 as “National Hazing Awareness Week.” The resolution recognizes the hundreds of students who have died or suffered severe, life-altering injuries because of collegiate hazing and promotes efforts to prevent hazing. A companion resolution has been introduced by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA). This is the fourth year that Rep. McBath has led this resolution to recognize the pain felt by families who have lost a child to hazing. “I have been honored to work with families and advocates to pass legislation to end campus hazing. I know what it’s like to lose a loved one, and no parent should ever have to bury their child,” said Rep. McBath. “I’m glad to lead efforts once again to spread awareness about the pain of these incidents and am grateful to my colleagues for their continued commitment to protecting our students.” “Hazing has left countless students with life-altering injuries, and too many families have had to endure the loss of a loved one. I am pleased to introduce this bipartisan resolution to bring awareness, accountability, and transparency to campuses in an effort to help protect students from hazing,” Rep. Thompson said. “When parents send their kids away to college, they expect they will get a good education and make new friends. They don’t expect them to be harassed and hazed. Hazing is a dangerous — and at times deadly — reality that students are confronted with,” said Sen. Klobuchar. “With this resolution, we honor the students who have died or been severely injured due to hazing and promote preventive efforts. This goes hand in hand with our bipartisan Stop Campus Hazing Act, which is improving hazing reporting and prevention on college campuses.” “Students should not have to fear getting physically or emotionally harmed while they are simply trying to find community at college,” said Dr. Cassidy. “Thanks t… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/new-warnock-report-finds-save-act-imposes-poll-tax-on-millions-of-married-american-women/ | New Warnock Report Finds SAVE Act Imposes Poll Tax on Millions of Married American Women | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Raphael G. Warnock | W000790 | www.warnock.senate.gov | warnock | https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock released a new report examining the extra hurdles married women would need to go through to register or update their voter registration if the SAVE Act became law Senator Warnock’s new report finds that, in Georgia, married women could pay up to $75 in administrative and processing fees to obtain the documents required to vote Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are attempting to impose a “Marriage Tax” on millions of American women across the country The SAVE Act disproportionately harms married women who have changed their legal name by requiring them to produce both their birth certificate and marriage license to register or re-register to vote Senator Reverend Warnock: “They’re not trying to save our democracy. They’re not trying to save our elections. They’re trying to save Donald Trump’s power” Washington, D.C. – Today, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), one of the Senate’s leading advocates for voting rights, released a new report examining the costly and time-intensive process married women in eight Georgia counties would have to navigate to verify their voter status under the SAVE America Act. The proposed bill requires women who have changed their last names to present their birth and marriage certificates to meet voter verification requirements. The report found women who do not have these documents readily available could pay up to $75 in administrative and processing fees and wait over 3 months to receive the required identification materials. “This is a poll tax on married women,” said Senator Warnock on MSNOW’s Deadline White House. “They’re not trying to save our democracy. They’re not trying to save our elections. They’re trying to save Donald Trump’s power.” The SAVE America Act purports to protect election integrity but instead imposes unnecessary restrictions that would disenfranchise over 760,000 Georgians and millions more nationwide through its onerous requirements. While the SAVE America Act disproportionately impacts married women, men an… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/sen-ossoff-working-across-the-aisle-to-improve-sewer-and-stormwater-infrastructure-across-georgia/ | Sen. Ossoff Working Across the Aisle to Improve Sewer and Stormwater Infrastructure Across Georgia | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Jon Ossoff | O000174 | www.ossoff.senate.gov | ossoff | https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/?jsf=jet-engine:press-list | scraper | Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working to improve sewer and stormwater infrastructure across Georgia. Sen. Ossoff is cosponsoring the bipartisan Clean Water Allotment Modernization Act of 2026 to help Georgia communities receive more support to address wastewater and stormwater infrastructure needs. The bipartisan legislation, first introduced by Sens. Rick Scott (R-FL) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ), would replace the outdated funding formula for the EPA’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program, which determines how much Federal funding for wastewater and stormwater infrastructure is distributed to different states, with a formula that better reflects states’ population and infrastructure demands. “Investing in Georgia’s sewer and stormwater infrastructure means protecting our families, homes, and communities. I am working across the aisle to help upgrade Georgia’s water infrastructure to keep communities safe and upgrade quality of life,” Sen. Ossoff said. Sen. Ossoff continues to upgrade sewer and stormwater infrastructure across the State of Georgia. In May, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock and Reps. Williams and McBath brought Republicans and Democrats in Congress together to deliver $1,092,000 in Federal funding for key stormwater infrastructure upgrades along Norman Berry Drive in East Point, including a storm water main replacement and headwall restoration to improve stormwater flows and prevent sinkholes in the area. In April, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock and Rep. McBath brought Republicans and Democrats together to deliver $1,092,000 in Federal funding to help improve South Fulton’s stormwater infrastructure, including the replacement of old stormwater pipes and measures to mitigate the effect of flooding near homes. Also in April, Sen. Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats in Congress together to deliver $954,000 in Federal funding to help the City of Hampton implement critical stormwater infrastructure improvements and reduce flooding along Woolsey Road. Last year, Sen. Ossoff… | 1 | 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z | 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z |
| https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/read-here-marriage-tax-report/ | READ HERE: MARRIAGE TAX REPORT | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Raphael G. Warnock | W000790 | www.warnock.senate.gov | warnock | https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Senator Reverend Warnock’s report on the “Marriage Tax” that would be imposed on married women under the SAVE Act is available HERE. | 1 | 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z | 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=16654 | RELEASE: Carter welcomes new 14-day red snapper season following efforts to expand fishing access | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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 welcomed NOAA Fisheries’ announcement of a new 14-day recreational red snapper fishing season for eligible Georgia anglers from October 9 through October 22, 2026. The announcement follows efforts led by Rep. John Rutherford (R-FL), alongside Carter and other South Atlantic lawmakers, to expand recreational fishing access after litigation halted the states’ planned summer seasons. “Georgia’s fishermen deserve greater access to the waters they know best, and this 14-day season is an important step forward,” said Rep. Carter. “I want to thank Congressman John Rutherford for his leadership on this issue, along with President Trump, Secretary Lutnick, NOAA, Governor Kemp, and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for their work to get our anglers back on the water. I’m proud to have worked alongside them to fight for our fishermen and coastal communities, and we’re going to keep pushing for even greater access.” In June 2025, Carter led members of Georgia’s House Republican delegation in urging Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to support efforts by Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina to secure greater authority over recreational red snapper management. Under NOAA’s newly issued permits, eligible Georgia anglers will have access to the October 9–22 season. NOAA and participating states will review harvest data afterward to determine whether an additional fishing opportunity may be available in December. | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://mccormick.house.gov/media/press-releases/response-dsas-growing-political-presence-mccormick-introduces-communist | In Response to DSA’s Growing Political Presence, McCormick Introduces Communist Control Act of 2026 | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | GA | Richard McCormick | M001218 | mccormick.house.gov | mccormick | https://mccormick.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) introduced the Communist Control Act of 2026 (H.R. 10501) to amend the Communist Control Act of 1954 and apply its provisions to the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). This critical piece of legislation would treat the DSA in the same manner as the Communist Party of the United States under the Communist Control Act of 1954. The bill specifically adds the DSA and its successor organizations to provisions of the existing law. “The Democratic Socialists of America has told us exactly what it wants to do, and we should believe them,” said Congressman McCormick. “They want to rewrite our Constitution and fundamentally restructure the government of the United States. America has confronted this ideology before. We cannot sit back and watch it gain a foothold in our institutions. The Communist Control Act of 2026 makes clear that we will defend our Constitution, our freedoms, and the system of government that has made America the greatest and best country in the world.” BACKGROUND: Congressman McCormick introduced the Communist Control Act of 2026 amid increased attention on the Democratic Socialists of America and its candidates. The organization’s current platform calls for drafting a new constitution and creating what it describes as a “democratic socialist republic.” The platform also proposes abolishing the Senate and replacing the independently elected presidency and existing Supreme Court structure with institutions selected by and subordinate to Congress. Congress passed the original Communist Control Act in 1954 amid concerns about the Communist Party of the United States and its activities during the Cold War. The law declared that the Communist Party should be outlawed and denied the party and qualifying successor organizations certain legal rights, privileges, and immunities. | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warnock-britt-push-trump-department-of-justice-for-guardrails-on-state-local-use-of-flock-cameras/ | Warnock, Britt Push Trump Department of Justice for Guardrails on State, Local Use of Flock Cameras | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Raphael G. Warnock | W000790 | www.warnock.senate.gov | warnock | https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | In a new bipartisan letter, Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Katie Britt urged Attorney General Todd Blanche to provide state and local law enforcement with guidance on how to prevent the misuse of automatic license plate readers, like Flock Safety cameras The bipartisan effort follows growing national concern over the misuse of Flock cameras amid reports of law enforcement officers using them to stalk romantic partners, track Americans without warrants, and monitor personal contacts This is the first bipartisan Senate action on automatic license plate readers, like Flock cameras ICYMI in Punchbowl News: Sens. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) are urging Attorney General Todd Blanche to provide guidance to state and local law enforcement on how they can prevent “misuse” of Flock cameras Senator Reverend Warnock, Britt: “We are deeply concerned about the misuse of ALPR systems and believe that appropriate safeguards are necessary to protect against unauthorized access and abuse, including by individuals who might misuse the technology to stalk and harass their victims” Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Katie Britt (R-AL) are urging Attorney General Todd Blanche to provide state and local law enforcement agencies with new guardrails on how to prevent the misuse of automatic license plate readers (ALPR) like Flock Safety cameras. The senators’ new letter follows growing national concern over the misuse of Flock cameras amid reports of law enforcement officers using them to stalk romantic partners, track Americans without warrants, and monitor personal contacts. Increasingly, communities across the country and in Georgia are concerned with law enforcement officials potentially monitoring and tracking their movements without their consent. “We are deeply concerned about the misuse of ALPR systems and believe that appropriate safeguards are necessary to protect against unauthorized access and abuse, including by individuals who might misuse the technol… | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://nikemawilliams.house.gov/posts/congresswoman-nikema-williams-hernandez-and-wilson-call-on-secretary-robert-f-kennedy-to-expand-access-to-colonoscopy-screenings-to-fight-colon-cancer | Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Hernandez, and Wilson Call on Secretary Robert F. Kennedy to Expand Access to Colonoscopy Screenings to Fight Colon Cancer | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | GA | Nikema Williams | W000788 | nikemawilliams.house.gov | nikemawilliams | https://nikemawilliams.house.gov/press | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), Rep. Pablo Hernandez (PR), and Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02) sent a congressional oversight letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to expand colonoscopy access for individuals with a history of polyps as part of preventative screenings in Affordable Care Act (ACA) regulated health plans. Members urged the HHS to issue new ACA FAQ guidance, stating that a follow-up surveillance colonoscopy is a “screening” and therefore part of the ACA preventive services benefit. Specifically, they suggest the following language to be included in the FAQ guidance: If a follow-up, screening colonoscopy is scheduled and performed prior to the 10-year window, is it permissible for a plan or issuer to impose cost-sharing for the cost of the procedure and polyp removal during the colonoscopy? Members wrote: “Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States and the country’s second leading cause of cancer mortality among women and men combined. However, colorectal cancer is unique in that it is largely preventable. Even when found and treated early, the five-year colorectal cancer survival rate is 90 percent; unfortunately, less than 40 percent of colorectal cancer cases are caught early.” “According to data released earlier this year, colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths for Americans under 50 years old — a sobering reality which was not initially projected to occur until 2030. It is also expected to be the leading cause of cancer deaths for both men and women aged 20 to 49 by 2030.” “Affordability and patient cost-sharing are demonstrated barriers to colorectal cancer screening. We must make a concerted effort to address this public health crisis and increase screening rates throughout the continuum of care. This includes patients with a personal history of polyps, but who are otherwise asymptomatic.” “Based on clinical practice an… | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/sen-ossoff-working-to-improve-public-transportation-across-georgia/ | Sen. Ossoff Working to Improve Public Transportation Across Georgia | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Jon Ossoff | O000174 | www.ossoff.senate.gov | ossoff | https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/?jsf=jet-engine:press-list | scraper | Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working with Republicans and Democrats to improve public transportation across Georgia. Sen. Ossoff is cosponsoring the bipartisan Streamline Transit Projects Act, legislation to help reduce transit project delays by streamlining the environmental review process for projects that would have little to no environmental impact. The bill aims to more quickly deliver critical public transportation improvements and improve transit access and service for riders. The bipartisan bill was first introduced by Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA). “Many Georgians depend on public transportation to get around their communities,” Sen. Ossoff said. “This bipartisan legislation will help expand transit programs across Georgia by cutting back on unnecessary and costly administrative delays.” Sen. Ossoff continues working to upgrade Georgia’s infrastructure. Last year, Sen. Ossoff announced grant funding was available for key transportation projects through the bipartisan infrastructure law. Also last year, Sen. Ossoff delivered Federal resources through the Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program, created and funded through the bipartisan infrastructure law, to help eliminate blocked railroad crossings across Georgia. In March 2024, Sens. Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock announced the State of Georgia will receive $122,457,266 in Federal resources for transit infrastructure upgrades across the state in partial Fiscal Year 2024 funding, authorized by the bipartisan infrastructure law. In March 2024, Sens. Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock and Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) announced two Federal grants for The Stitch and for a new multi-use trail connecting the Atlanta BeltLine with the Flint River Trail. Click here to read the Streamline Transit Projects Act. # # # | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warnock-scott-unveil-bipartisan-effort-to-reverse-fort-gordons-hospital-closure/ | Warnock, Scott Unveil Bipartisan Effort to Reverse Fort Gordon’s Hospital Closure | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Raphael G. Warnock | W000790 | www.warnock.senate.gov | warnock | https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Tim Scott introduced an amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act bill to reverse the closure of inpatient services at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center According to reporting by WRDW, the Defense Health Agency confirmed its intent to transition Eisenhower Army Medical Center on Fort Gordon in Augusta to an ambulatory care center Fort Gordon’s Army Medical Center serves 30,000-40,000 Servicemembers, Veterans, and their families in the Augusta area.The proposed plan would end inpatient care and turn the emergency room into an urgent care facility Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced an amendment last week to the Senate’s National Defense Authorization Act bill that would ensure that inpatient services remain active at Fort Gordon’s Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Augusta. “Fort Gordon military personnel and their families deserve the best care possible. That’s why I’m working across the aisle to stop this shortsighted closure,” said Senator Reverend Warnock. “The Defense Health Agency needs to reconsider its proposal and ensure that our military heroes and their families can still get adequate and top-notch medical care at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center.” “Our men and women in uniform have earned the highest quality of care our nation can provide,” said Senator Scott. “Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon should remain open so South Carolina’s service members, military families, and veterans continue to have access to timely, quality health care. Those who make tremendous sacrifices to defend our freedoms should not have to worry about whether they or their families can get the care they need. We owe them nothing less.” In May, the Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that it is proposing to reduce care options at Fort Gordon’s Army Medical Center. Under the proposal, the Army Medical Center would no longer have general inpatient hospital beds and would turn its… | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://mcbath.house.gov/2026/09/18/bipartisan-coalition-introduce-resolution-designating-national-adult-education-and-family-literacy-week/ | Bipartisan Coalition Introduce Resolution Designating “National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week” | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | GA | Lucy McBath | M001208 | mcbath.house.gov | mcbath | https://mcbath.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Resolution promotes adult foundational education, workforce development, and family literacy programs Washington, DC – Representatives Lucy McBath (GA-06), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Frank Mrvan (D-IN-01), and Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07) have introduced H.Res.1550 designating September 13th through September 19th of 2026 as “National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.” The resolution is led in the Senate by U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Susan Collins (R-ME). It recognizes the importance of adult education, family literacy, and efforts to support an educated population with the literacy skills necessary to succeed in the 21st century. “Education is the key to opportunity. Our goal is to give all Americans, no matter their age, the chance to create the best possible lives for themselves,” said Rep. McBath. “Low literacy and numeracy rates among adults hinder opportunities not only for themselves, but for their children. By recognizing National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, we are highlighting the need for increased investment in initiatives that help adults build the skills they need to be successful.” “Adult education and family literacy are the gateway to opportunity, dignity, and a stronger workforce,” said Rep. Fitzpatrick. “By investing in foundational skills, workforce readiness, and family literacy, we’re closing gaps and unlocking potential. This bipartisan resolution reaffirms our commitment to every adult learner striving for a better future, equipping parents to guide the next generation, strengthening our communities, and securing a more competitive, resilient America for decades to come.” “Thank you to Rep. McBath and my House colleagues for this bipartisan resolution to support National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. Let us continue to advocate for more life-long educational opportunities that improve literacy rates and empower individuals across the country to thrive in the workforce and succeed in our economy,” said Rep. Mrvan. “Adult education and family literacy … | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://nikemawilliams.house.gov/posts/icymi-congresswoman-nikema-williams-speaks-and-introduces-fighting-fifth-small-business-owner-at-fighting-for-an-affordable-america | ICYMI: Congresswoman Nikema Williams Speaks and Introduces Fighting Fifth Small Business Owner at “Fighting for an Affordable America” | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | GA | Nikema Williams | W000788 | nikemawilliams.house.gov | nikemawilliams | https://nikemawilliams.house.gov/press | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) joined House Democrats for the “Fighting for an Affordable America” press conference to speak about the affordability crisis and introduce a small business owner from Georgia’s Fighting Fifth who has had to make tough decisions as costs have risen. Terri-Nichelle Bradley, owner of Brown Toy Box, a company that makes STEAM toys, puzzles, and games, spoke about her insurance premium increasing to more than $1,000 after ACA subsidies expired, leaving her uninsured, and the challenges she faces affording healthcare for her employees. Congresswoman Nikema Williams said: “Affordability isn’t just a talking point, it’s not a ‘hoax.’ It’s the gas in your tank, the groceries in your cart, and the doctor’s bill you’re trying to pay. And for small business owners, it’s the rising cost of keeping your doors open, your employees paid, and your business running.” Terri-Nichelle Bradley, Owner of Brown Toy Box said: “I used to get my own insurance through the ACA marketplace. When the federal subsidies expired in January, my premiums more than doubled to over $1,000 a month. I held on as long as I could, but by July, I had to drop it. I’m uninsured right now, and at my age, that means skipping preventative care like mammograms that I shouldn’t have to skip.” | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/video-sen-ossoff-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month/ | VIDEO: Sen. Ossoff Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Jon Ossoff | O000174 | www.ossoff.senate.gov | ossoff | https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/?jsf=jet-engine:press-list | scraper | Atlanta, Ga, — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a new video message. “This is U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, and it is my pleasure to join with Georgians across our state who are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. It is a deep honor to represent Georgia’s Latino community and to join you in honoring the extraordinary contributions that Latinos have made to the State of Georgia, to the United States, and to the world,” Sen. Ossoff said. Click here to watch Sen. Ossoff’s Hispanic Heritage Month message. Please find a transcript of Sen. Ossoff’s message below: SEN. OSSOFF: “Greetings. This is U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, and it is my pleasure to join with Georgians across our state who are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. “It is a deep honor to represent Georgia’s Latino community and to join you in honoring the extraordinary contributions that Latinos have made to the State of Georgia, to the United States, and to the world. “And from the moment I took office, my goal has been to be the most visible, the most accessible, and the most responsive and effective Federal representative that Georgia’s Latino community has ever had. “Whenever and however I can be of service, just reach out at ossoff.senate.gov. “Again, this is U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, joining you in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.” | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warnock-leads-panel-highlighting-impact-of-fatherhood-engagement-on-black-maternal-health/ | Warnock Leads Panel Highlighting Impact of Fatherhood Engagement on Black Maternal Health | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Raphael G. Warnock | W000790 | www.warnock.senate.gov | warnock | https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Yesterday, Senator Reverend Warnock convened a panel of advocates dedicated to improving Black maternal health outcomes by promoting fatherhood engagement The panel included Dr. Lynne Lightfoote, OB-GYN at Washington Wellness Group; Charles Johnson, founder of 4Kira4Moms; Omari Maynard, founder of ARIAH Foundation; and Lamman Rucker, an actor and advocate Senator Warnock has worked to combat maternal mortality and improve health outcomes for Black families across the country “BEYOND THE STATISTICS: A Conversation on Black Fathers Protecting Black Motherhood” took place during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 55th Annual Legislative Conference Senator Reverend Warnock: “There is no reason that in the United States of America—the most powerful and wealthiest country on the planet and in the history of humankind—to have the kind of maternal mortality rate that we have” Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) hosted a panel with prominent community advocates focused on improving Black maternal health outcomes through investing in and creating programs that promote fatherhood engagement. The panel, titled “BEYOND THE STATISTICS: A Conversation on Black Fathers Protecting Black Motherhood,” builds on Senator Warnock’s legislative record addressing maternal mortality and improving health outcomes for Black families. In his opening remarks, Senator Warnock highlighted the need to pass his bipartisan Dads Matter Act, which would direct the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct a public awareness campaign to highlight the importance of father inclusion and engagement in improving maternal health outcomes. Senator Warnock was joined by Dr. Lynne Lightfoote, OB-GYN at Washington Wellness Group; Charles Johnson, founder of 4Kira4Moms; Omari Maynard, founder of ARIAH Foundation; and Lamman Rucker, an actor and advocate. Thursday’s panel follows a panel Senator Warnock hosted earlier this year that emphasized these findings. “My goal is for all of you t… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7387 | Congressman Allen's Retire through Ownership Act Headed to President Trump's Desk | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 2403, the Retire through Ownership Act. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) introduced the House version of this bill last year, which would provide legal and regulatory clarity in the formation of new Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Following House passage of S. 2403 by a vote of 401-14, Congressman Allen issued the statement below: "One of the many lessons I learned over my decades-long career as a small business owner is that true success is measured by the success of your employees. ESOPs are a valuable tool to build wealth for retirement and give employees an ownership stake in their employer. The Retire through Ownership Act will help eliminate the regulatory ambiguity and unnecessary risks these plans often face while providing a clear framework for valuing employer stock. I am proud that this bipartisan, bicameral bill is one step closer to the finish line as we continue to advance policies that ensure more Americans can enjoy a secure retirement," said Congressman Allen, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. "ESOPs provide employees with a meaningful foothold in capital ownership—allowing them to share in the success they’ve helped create. Unfortunately, lack of clarity in the law has brought uncertainty and created legal grey areas. S. 2403 fixes this problem by providing clear guidance," said Representative Walberg, Chairman of the Committee on Education and Workforce. "Employee ownership is a proven asset for workers, businesses, and our economy, and it should not be undermined by ambiguity in the law. I’m glad to see this critical legislation make it to the president’s desk—ending over fifty years of confusion and strengthening employee ownership." BACKGROUND: Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) let workers build retirement savings by owning stock in their company. When an ESOP buys stock in a private company, an independent appraiser helps determine what that stock is worth. The Department of Labor … | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://mcbath.house.gov/2026/09/17/mcbath-thompson-klobuchar-cassidy-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-resolution-honoring-connie-clery/ | McBath, Thompson, Klobuchar, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Honoring Connie Clery | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | GA | Lucy McBath | M001208 | mcbath.house.gov | mcbath | https://mcbath.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington, DC— Representatives Lucy McBath (D-GA) and GT Thompson (R-PA) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution to honor the life of Connie Clery during National Campus Safety Awareness Month. After Connie Clery’s 19-year-old daughter Jeanne Clery was murdered on campus in 1986, Clery became the driving force behind the Clery Act, which requires colleges to disclose their campus safety policies and information about crimes that occur on and near their campuses.Connie Clery passed away on June 23, 2026. U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced a companion resolution in the Senate. “I’m proud to lead this resolution in Connie Clery’s name alongside my colleagues. After the horrific assault and murder of their daughter Jeanne, Connie and Howard turned their grief into action and passed the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 into law, which was renamed the ‘Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act’ through the passage of our bill, the ‘Stop Campus Hazing Act’,” said McBath. “Just as I have been for my son Jordan, Connie was committed to honoring her late daughter’s legacy and fighting to make sure that no other families have to go through the pain of losing a loved one. May Connie’s memory serve as proof that there is no force on Earth stronger than a mom.” “Connie Clery took her family’s tragedy and transformed it into a national movement to make college campuses safer,” said Thompson. “Thanks to her advocacy, numerous state and federal laws were passed to improve student safety. Connie’s vision and legacy will live on through the work of the Clery Center, and I am grateful to her unwavering commitment to this cause.” “Following the tragic loss of her daughter Jeanne, Connie Clery led a national movement to make campuses safer for students. Her tireless advocacy led to the first federal law requiring colleges to disclose crimes that occur on their campuses, a legacy that to this day provides students and families with transparency about the safety of the campuses they call … | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7386 | Funding for Veterans Cemetery in Augusta Officially Awarded | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) officially awarded a grant of up to $13,610,908 to the State of Georgia for the establishment of the Georgia Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Augusta, Georgia. Following the announcement, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the statement below: "Funding for the long-awaited veterans cemetery in Augusta has now been officially awarded to the State of Georgia. To our veterans and their families in the CSRA and surrounding communities: the tireless work that brought us to this point is for you. I am proud to have played my part at the federal level in delivering over $13 million for this project and I look forward to officially breaking ground as soon as possible. I also extend my heartfelt gratitude and congratulations to Former Augusta Mayor Bob Young and Augusta Commissioner Don Clark for their relentless efforts in making this possible." BACKGROUND: On August 5, 2026, Congressman Allen and several community leaders participated in a press conference in Augusta, Georgia—touting the federal funding for this project which Congressman Allen helped deliver. The funding was appropriated via H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and made available through the Veterans Cemetery Grant Program. The funding has now been officially awarded to the State of Georgia. The new cemetery will serve veterans and their eligible family members of the Augusta region in Georgia. The grant will fund the construction of an Administration Building, Maintenance Building with a covered wash bay, Committal Service Shelter, an Assembly Area, 600 full casketed gravesites, 1,500 pre-placed crypts, 900 in-ground cremation gravesites, 960 columbarium niches, a Memorial Wall with 140 memorial wall plaques, an entry feature, roadways, landscape, irrigation, site furnishings and supporting infrastructure. | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3783 | Rep. Clyde Honors Winton Machine Company as Special Georgian of the Ninth | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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) recognized Winton Machine of Suwanee, Georgia as a Special Georgian of the Ninth in celebration of the company’s selection as one of the five finalists advancing to the grand finale of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Freedom 250 Patriot Pitch Competition. The Winton Machine Company was founded by Lisa and George Winton in 1997. For nearly three decades, the company has designed and manufactured automated tube and coax fabrication machinery. Their impact stretches across numerous industries, such as aerospace, medical manufacturing, and defense. Winton’s American-made machines serve over 500 customers in the U.S. and across the globe, including China, Israel, Mexico, and Sweden. During a meeting at his Washington, D.C. office, Congressman Clyde surprised Lisa and George with the award. After highlighting the company’s incredible success and achievements, Rep. Clyde presented the Wintons with a Special Georgian of the Ninth certificate. “From its founders to its operators, the Winton Machine Company embodies Northeast Georgia’s grit, ingenuity, and resilience,” said Clyde. “This thriving, family-owned business is a driving force in the Made in America revival — fostering economic prosperity, creating skilled jobs, and strengthening national security. As a Freedom 250 Patriot Pitch finalist, Winton Machine and its hardworking employees are receiving well-deserved recognition for driving innovation and investing in the next generation of American manufacturing. I’m proud to celebrate this extraordinary accomplishment by awarding the Winton Machine Company as a Special Georgian of the Ninth, and I wish the Winton team continued success for decades to come.” Background In May, the SBA announced the Patriot Pitch Competition, a national celebration of 250 years of American free enterprise and small business innovation. The competition evaluated contestants on their ability to strengthen American competitiveness, demonstrate strong small busin… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://mccormick.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mccormick-chairs-critical-hearing-biotechnology-amid-race-china | Congressman McCormick Chairs Critical Hearing on Biotechnology Amid Race with China for Global Leadership | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | GA | Richard McCormick | M001218 | mccormick.house.gov | mccormick | https://mccormick.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07), Chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee’s Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, chaired a hearing examining America’s biotechnology leadership, federal oversight of high-risk biological research, and the growing biotechnology race with the Chinese Communist Party. The Subcommittee heard testimony from Dr. Anemone Franz, Visiting Research Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute; Mr. Joshua Hodges, Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution; and Dr. Gigi Gronvall, Professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. “American biotechnology has long been one of our nation’s greatest strategic assets, but that leadership is no longer guaranteed,” said Congressman McCormick. “The Chinese Communist Party has made biotechnology a national priority, just as it has with semiconductors and artificial intelligence. We cannot afford to be complacent. We must protect American research, strengthen oversight, and ensure the breakthroughs funded by American taxpayers translate into American jobs, American manufacturing, and American strength.” The hearing examined federal oversight of high-risk biological research, including gain-of-function research, as well as the growing convergence of artificial intelligence and biotechnology. McCormick emphasized both the enormous potential of AI to accelerate drug discovery, protein design, and biomanufacturing and the need to prevent American research, data, and technology from being exploited by adversaries. McCormick has also introduced two bills to strengthen American biotechnology leadership. The Biotechnology Workforce Alignment Act (H.R. 8398) would better align federal biotechnology research investments with the skilled workforce needed to develop and scale those innovations here at home. The Biotechnology Diplomacy Leadership Act (H.R. 9755) would strengthen U.S. leadership abroad by coordinating American biotechnology policy and confronting threats from adversaries see… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/news-sens-ossoff-rev-warnock-delivering-12-million-in-federal-funds-to-support-tybee-island-beach-renourishment-project/ | Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Delivering $12 Million in Federal Funds to Support Tybee Island Beach Renourishment Project | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Jon Ossoff | O000174 | www.ossoff.senate.gov | ossoff | https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/?jsf=jet-engine:press-list | scraper | In 2022, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock passed into law their “Tybee Island Storm Risk Management Act” to support ongoing renourishment & storm risk management projects In March, Sen. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock, in separate letters, urged the Army Corps to allocate Federal funding for the Tybee Island project & again urged the Army Corps in June Tybee Island Mayor West: “Senators Ossoff and Warnock are persistent advocates for Tybee Island and worked with us in our efforts to secure the federal funding to nourish our beach and protect our island.” Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock are delivering Federal funding to support Tybee Island’s beach renourishment project. After successfully pushing the Trump Administration, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock today announced they are delivering $12 million in Federal funding to renourish Tybee Island’s beaches and protect the shoreline. According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, after Federal funding cuts, the Trump Administration’s U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released its 2026 work plan earlier this year, which did not include funding for Tybee Island’s project. In March, Sen. Ossoff Rev. Warnock, in separate letters, first urged Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle to allocate Federal funding needed to help complete the shovel-ready Tybee Island Shoreline Protection Project, noting the project is ready to begin and has already completed its environmental review. Sen. Ossoff again urged the Army Corps in June to allocate the Federal funding for the renourishment project. “Beach nourishment at Tybee Island has been a successful partnership between the City of Tybee Island and the Corps for nearly five decades,” Sen. Ossoff said. “Senator Reverend Warnock and I are delivering Federal funding to help protect Tybee’s residents and businesses.” “I’m proud to have secured this funding with Senator Ossoff to ensure Tybee Island’s beaches remain among the best in the country. This funding will not only help restor… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/video-warnock-calls-out-ai-developers-social-media-companies-after-bizarre-health-hoax/ | VIDEO: Warnock Calls Out AI Developers, Social Media Companies, After Bizarre Health Hoax | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Raphael G. Warnock | W000790 | www.warnock.senate.gov | warnock | https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Senator Reverend Warnock warned about the risk to democracy after AI-generated social media posts with false health news about the Senator went viral Senator Reverend Warnock: “What if hours before an election, someone created a page with AI-generated images, fake stories about the candidates? How will voters know what’s true and what’s not true?” Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) released a video (WATCH HERE) on the dangers of AI for democracy after an AI-generated hoax regarding his health circulated social media. The AI-generated posts claimed that Senator Warnock had collapsed on stage, and another said he had undergone surgery and was recovering from cancer. In response, Senator Warnock stressed the need for congressional action on AI. “What if hours before an election, someone created a page with AI-generated images, fake stories about the candidates? How will voters know what’s true and what’s not true?” said Senator Reverend Warnock. “Social media companies have to move quickly to label this material. Congress needs to act.” This follows a recent visit by Senator Warnock to the proposed site of OpenAI’s new 3.2-gigawatt data center in Effingham County. After meeting with residents and members of the Protect Effingham Alliance who raised serious concerns about the impact of OpenAI’s plan on their community, Senator Warnock announced his support for a statewide moratorium on data center construction. Watch the Senator’s video on the dangers of AI to democracy HERE Additional AI-generated photos showed the Senator with a full head of hair, while one post falsely announced he was the grandparent of twins. See below for a transcript Senator Reverend Warnock: ”I recently ran across this Facebook page that was posting tons of fake AI-generated images and stories about me. “Some of it was funny. This post, for example, says that apparently I have regrown a full head of hair. I should be so lucky. I checked the mirror this morning. Not true. “Some of it was bizarr… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://jack.house.gov/media/press-releases/bipartisan-members-congress-found-congressional-american-film-tv-production | Bipartisan Members of Congress Found Congressional American Film & TV Production Caucus | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | GA | Brian Jack | J000311 | jack.house.gov | jack | https://jack.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2026 Contact: Anna Claire Stietenroth WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, September 16, 2026, U.S. Representatives Brian Jack (GA-03), Laura Friedman (CA-30), Nathaniel Moran (TX-01), Linda Sánchez (CA-38), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) founded the bipartisan Congressional American Film & TV Production Caucus. The bipartisan Congressional American Film & TV Production Caucus will work to revitalize, strengthen, and expand film production across the United States. For nearly a century, the United States was the undisputed global leader in film and television production, creating stories that inspired generations of Americans, from Rocky to Top Gun. However, our nation has lost more than 100,000 film and television production jobs since the industry's 2022 peak, more than a third of the workforce. Last year alone, U.S. productionspending fell 20 percent while the U.K. grew 15 percent and Eastern Europe grew 78 percent. In recent years, individual state incentives have been outpaced by subsidies offered by foreign countries, leading to an exodus of film production overseas out of the country. No single state can outbid a foreign government on its own. America should be competing for this work at the national level, and American crews, small businesses, and local economies should be the ones who benefit. Last month, President Donald J. Trump voiced his support for a bipartisan legislative approach to revitalizing the American film industry, posting on Truth Social, “Republicans and Democrats [should] get together, and immediately craft Legislation to save the Movie, Television, and Entertainment Business in America. Congress should approve, immediately, a Federal Production Incentive to create Entertainment Jobs in America.” The Congressional American Film & TV Production Caucus is eager to partner with President Trump and his Administration to educate Members of Congress on the economic and cultural importance of American filmmaking and to propose legislative s… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=16651 | PRESS RELEASE: Carter Announces $12 Million for Tybee Island Beach Renourishment | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | GA | Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | C001103 | buddycarter.house.gov | buddycarter | https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | TYBEE ISLAND, GA. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today announced that Tybee Island will receive $12,000,742 in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Construction funding for beach renourishment, supporting continued efforts to protect Tybee Island’s shoreline, infrastructure, and coastal community. “Tybee Island is one of Georgia’s greatest treasures, and protecting this community and our coastline has always been a top priority of mine. This $12 million investment will help ensure Tybee’s beaches remain protected, resilient, and ready to withstand the storms and coastal threats that come our way. I am proud to have worked alongside our local, state, and federal partners to continue delivering the resources Tybee Island needs, and I will keep fighting to protect Georgia’s coast for generations to come,” said Rep. Carter. The $12 million federal contribution will be combined with $8 million contributed by the City of Tybee Island, Chatham County, and the State of Georgia, which combined will allow the Corps to complete a long-planned $20 million nourishment project that will place more than 1.3 million cubic yards of sand on Tybee's beach this winter. "This announcement is a huge relief for the people of Tybee Island and across Coastal Georgia and the State of Georgia. We can't thank Congressman Carter enough for his tireless advocacy on behalf of all of us," said Tybee Island Mayor Brian West. "Since 1974 we have partnered with the federal government to complete a beach nourishment every seven years, and given the current state of erosion the timing of this project is more critical than ever. This announcement allows the project to continue on schedule, supporting a $200 million economy, critical sea turtle nesting grounds, and our primary protection from ocean storms." "Across America, communities shouldn't face storm risks while federal funds sit trapped on completed projects. Through our BINP initiative, Army Civil Works freed up $100 million in surplus capital to advance high-priority projects nationwide - i… | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3781 | Rep. Clyde Introduces MAGA Act to Safeguard U.S. Elections & Representation Prior to 2028 Election | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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 more than 40 House Republicans in introducing the Make Apportionment Great Again (MAGA) Act, legislation to require a reapportionment prior to the 2028 election and add a U.S. citizenship question to the 2030 census and beyond. The MAGA Act aims to ensure non-citizens no longer distort congressional representation and Electoral College vote distribution. “U.S. elections and representation are for the sole participation and benefit of American citizens,” said Clyde. “While we wait for the Senate to finally take action on the SAVE America Act, we must also recognize that the ballot box is not the only way non-citizens can impact American elections. Counting all residents regardless of citizenship in the U.S. census allows non-citizens, including illegal aliens, to influence the makeup of congressional seats and the distribution of Electoral College votes.” “Republicans have long warned that Democrats' intentional illegal invasion and sanctuary policies are rooted in a desire to boost blue states' power. Amid high stakes and slim margins, Congress must act before the 2028 elections to ensure only American citizens decide how congressional maps are drawn and who resides in the White House,” Clyde added. Bill text is available HERE. Read Fox Digital’s exclusive on the MAGA Act HERE. Original co-sponsors of Rep. Clyde’s MAGA Act include (42): Representatives Andy Barr (KY-06), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Sheri Biggs (SC-03), Lauren Boebert (CO-04), Josh Brecheen (OK-02), Eric Burlison (MO-07), Buddy Carter (GA-01), Ben Cline (VA-06), Michael Cloud (TX-27), Mike Collins (GA-10), Eli Crane (AZ-02), Warren Davidson (OH-08), Byron Donalds (FL-19), Randy Fine (FL-06), Russ Fulcher (ID-01), Clay Fuller (GA-14), Brandon Gill (TX-26), Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Andy Harris (MD-01), Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), Clay Higgins (LA-03), Wesley Hunt (TX-38), Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13), Tom McClintock (CA-05), Rich McCormick (GA-07), Mary Miller (IL-15), Barry Moore (AL-01), Riley Moo… | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/subcommittee-ranking-member-johnsons-opening-statement-hearing-trumps-0 | Subcommittee Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement At Hearing On Trump’s Attacks On American Global Leadership | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | GA | Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | J000288 | hankjohnson.house.gov | hankjohnson | https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 15, 2026)—Today, Rep. Hank Johnson, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet, delivered opening remarks at a hearing on the International Criminal Court (ICC), highlighting how President Trump’s attacks on international institutions and America’s closest allies are weakening U.S. sovereignty and global leadership. Below are Ranking Member Johnson’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at today’s hearing. WATCH Ranking Member Johnson’s opening statement. Ranking Member Hank Johnson Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet Hearing on “The International Criminal Court’s Threat to the Sovereignty of the United States and its Allies” September 15, 2026 I thank the Chairman for yielding. Normally, I would thank him for holding this very important, very timely hearing, but this is far afield from what the American people want us to be talking about right now. You know, they’re concerned with paying the bills, groceries, gas, diesel, rent. They’re concerned about living in America and being able to make ends meet. They can’t do it, but yet they look up and they see a few millionaires and billionaires corruptly, you know, soaking their profits—soaking money directly out of the pockets and pocketbooks of regular working people. And they don’t like what they see, and they don’t like what they’re hearing when they see us addressing issues like the International Criminal Court, which has nothing to do with their cost of living. America’s commitment to the rule of law should not end at our borders. If we believe accountability is the foundation of justice at home, then we should not undermine or ignore it when the crimes are committed abroad. But for some reason, that is exactly what we are doing here today. On its face, this hearing serves to benefit Donald Trump and his friends like Vladamir Putin, Kim Jong Un and Bukele. And this all while he leaves the American people to… | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://nikemawilliams.house.gov/posts/williams-merkley-booker-lead-push-to-close-constitutional-loophole-allowing-for-slavery | Williams, Merkley, Booker Lead Push to Close Constitutional Loophole Allowing for Slavery | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | GA | Nikema Williams | W000788 | nikemawilliams.house.gov | nikemawilliams | https://nikemawilliams.house.gov/press | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (OR) today teamed up with New Jersey’s U.S. Senator Cory Booker to reintroduce the End the Exception Amendment. The bicameral resolution would strike the ‘Slavery Clause’ of the 13th Amendment, a constitutional loophole that allows slavery “as a punishment for crime” in the United States. Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said: “Slavery was wrong from day one, and we should have abolished it when the 13th Amendment was ratified. I will keep pushing, no matter how long it takes, for Congress to close the Slavery Loophole in the Constitution, finally ending slavery in America in every form, once and for all. It’s been one hundred sixty years since we passed the 13th Amendment. We’ve waited long enough. The time to pass the End the Exception Amendment is now.” U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley said: “For over 160 years, the 13th Amendment has sought to ensure our democratic republic lives up to the principles of equality and justice that America was founded on, but our work still remains to fully confront the horrific legacies of slavery and white supremacy. For too long, the sinister Slavery Clause in our Constitution has denied the dream of a more perfect union, stripping millions of people—particularly people of color—of their most basic human rights and preventing true justice and equality for all. We must pass the End the Exception Amendment to eliminate the loophole that drove legal slavery long past passage of the 13th Amendment.” U.S. Senator Cory Booker said: “Over one hundred and sixty years after Congress passed the Thirteenth Amendment to abolish slavery and involuntary servitude, the law has failed to fully fulfill its promise of freedom for all. A loophole in the Thirteenth Amendment allows individuals to be sentenced to forced labor as ‘punishment for a crime. We cannot claim to be a free country while allowing people to be enslaved—it is a violation of our founding principles that continues to disproportionately … | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warnock-statement-on-clarity-act-vote/ | Warnock Statement on Clarity Act Vote | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Raphael G. Warnock | W000790 | www.warnock.senate.gov | warnock | https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) released the following statement after voting “NO” on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.3633, the Clarity Act. “Senate Republicans’ insistence on protecting this president’s rampant corruption killed the Clarity Act. Like many of my Democratic colleagues, I was ready to continue negotiations and make reasonable compromises to provide much-needed regulatory certainty. But I will never look away when it comes to the President illegally enriching himself at the expense of the American people. To make it plain: Senate Republicans gave us no choice.” “My work is not done today. I look forward to continuing to work with consumers and investors, and with industry stakeholders to pass a market structure bill into law that protects consumers and ensures that there are clear rules for digital asset investors, customers, and businesses so that Americans can innovate and prosper by owning their future in our financial system.” | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://mcbath.house.gov/2026/09/15/mcbath-introduces-bipartisan-bill-to-increase-transparency-in-prescription-drug-market/ | McBath Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Market | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | GA | Lucy McBath | M001208 | mcbath.house.gov | mcbath | https://mcbath.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington, DC — This week, Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06) introduced the bipartisan Net Effective Cost Transparency and Prescription Drug Affordability Act of 2026, legislation to increase transparency and competition in the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) market and help lower prescription drug costs. The bill is co-led by Representatives Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), Rick Allen (GA-12), and Carol Miller (WV-01). PBMs serve as middlemen between health plans, pharmacies, and drug manufacturers and play a major role in determining prescription drug costs. However, rebates, discounts, fees, and other payments can make it difficult for health plans to determine what they are actually paying for prescription drugs. The legislation introduced this week would require greater transparency around the “net effective cost” of prescription drugs — essentially, what drugs actually cost after rebates, discounts, fees, and other price concessions are taken into account. By allowing PBM bids to be compared on a more consistent basis, the bill would promote greater competition and accountability across Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and employer-sponsored health plans. “Families in Georgia and across this country are struggling with the high cost of prescription drugs. Convoluted PBM bidding practices have continued far too long without the safeguards in place to protect patients,” said Congresswoman McBath. “This bill would help to simplify a complicated process and allow Americans access to health plans that work for them, not a PBM’s bottom line.” “Families and seniors in the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos deserve real transparency when it comes to what they pay for prescription drugs,” said Congressman Mackenzie. “Our bipartisan legislation will make it easier to understand the true cost after rebates, discounts, and fees are taken into account. By increasing transparency and competition among PBMs, we can help lower costs and ensure patients and health plans are getting a better deal.” “Healthcare … | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://jack.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-brian-jack-convenes-hearing-impact-digital-assets-small-businesses | Congressman Brian Jack Convenes Hearing on the Impact of Digital Assets on Small Businesses | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | GA | Brian Jack | J000311 | jack.house.gov | jack | https://jack.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 2026 Contact: Joseph Brannan WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brian Jack, who serves as the Chairman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development, convened a hearing entitled “Main Street Meets Crypto: What Digital Assets Mean for Small Businesses.” This hearing explored the impact of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology on small businesses and examined strategies to make these technologies more accessible to American entrepreneurs. Congressman Jack said, “Today, as the Senate deliberates consideration of the landmark Clarity Act, I convened a bipartisan hearing entitled ‘Main Street Meets Crypto: What Digital Assets Mean for Small Businesses.’ Our hearing examined opportunities to lower costs for small businesses, reduce payment friction for entrepreneurs, and utilize emerging technology to benefit Main Street across America. Thank you to our witnesses for your insightful testimony before our Subcommittee today!” Testifying before Chairman Jack’s Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development were: Faryar Shirzad, Chief Policy Officer at Coinbase Ben Leventhal, Chief Executive Officer of Blackbird Labs, Inc. Dr. Andrew Wu, Associate Professor of Technology and Operations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business Together, the witnesses discussed how cryptocurrency and blockchain technology intersects with small businesses, and they emphasized the importance of clear rules, practical guidance, and better education to support broader adoption of this technology. Following the hearing, Congressman Jack hosted a reception featuring burgers from PubKey, a small business that accepts Bitcoin, and Papa John’s pizza, a nod to the first known commercial Bitcoin transaction: a 2010 purchase of two Papa John’s pizzas for 10,000 Bitcoin. The Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development is a subcommittee of the House Committee on Small Busines… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/after-gops-historic-medicaid-cuts-sen-ossoff-delivering-federal-funding-to-strengthen-georgias-rural-hospitals/ | After GOP’s Historic Medicaid Cuts, Sen. Ossoff Delivering Federal Funding to Strengthen Georgia’s Rural Hospitals | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Jon Ossoff | O000174 | www.ossoff.senate.gov | ossoff | https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/?jsf=jet-engine:press-list | scraper | Washington, D.C. — After Congressional Republican’s historic cuts to Medicaid last year, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering Federal funding to strengthen Georgia’s rural hospitals. Sen. Ossoff is delivering Federal funding to 18 rural hospitals across Georgia through the Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program (RHPAP), a new program created earlier this year that offers Federal funding to rural hospitals to strengthen care and prevent hospital closures. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Sen. Ossoff helped pass into law funding for this new Federal grant program as part of the bipartisan government funding bill that became law on February 3, 2026. According to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), awarded hospitals may use this funding to retain physicians, nurses, and other health care providers, allowing hospitals to preserve essential services, including emergency, inpatient, and other critical health care services. “Georgia’s rural hospitals have been under strain for years, made worse by recent cuts to Medicaid. Bringing Republicans and Democrats in Congress together, I helped pass into law this new Federal funding to combat the GOP’s Medicaid cuts and help strengthen Georgia’s rural hospitals. Now the Federal funding is on its way,” Sen. Ossoff said. According to HHS and the Federal funding notice, each hospital is expected to receive the same amount of Federal funding, or roughly $187,500 in Federal funding ($24,750,000 split between 132 hospitals). Please find Federal grant funding below: Sen. Ossoff continues working to support Georgia’s rural hospitals. This year, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock brought Republicans and Democrats together to deliver health care upgrades for Southwest Georgia communities, including Federal funding to upgrade hospital infrastructure in Crisp County, deliver a new MRI machine to Irwin County, fund a new CT Scanner, mammogram machine, and ambulance in Clinch County, and purchase new medical equipment for maternal and neonatal care in… | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=16645 | PRESS RELEASE: Carter, Walkinshaw Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency in Medicare Telehealth | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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, today joined Rep. James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA) in introducing the bipartisan Telehealth Reporting and Transparency Act of 2026, legislation to provide Congress and the public with reliable annual data on how Medicare beneficiaries are using telehealth, where access gaps remain, and how taxpayer dollars are being protected from fraud, waste, and abuse. “Telehealth has transformed the way millions of seniors access care, especially in rural communities where patients may live hours from the nearest provider,” said Rep. Carter. “As Medicare continues to embrace telehealth, Congress needs reliable data to ensure these services are reaching the patients who need them while protecting taxpayer dollars from fraud, waste, and abuse. This bipartisan legislation will give policymakers and the public greater transparency without placing new burdens on the physicians and practitioners caring for our seniors.” “Telehealth can be a lifeline when getting to a doctor is difficult, especially for seniors, people with disabilities, and patients in rural communities. It also gives patients greater flexibility to manage chronic conditions, access behavioral health services, and receive routine follow-up care,” said Rep. Walkinshaw. “Congress should not shape the future of telehealth in the dark. I’m proud to work alongside Congressman Buddy Carter on this bipartisan effort to show what is working, where access gaps remain, and where taxpayer dollars may be at risk, without adding another layer of paperwork for physicians and other practitioners.” The Telehealth Reporting and Transparency Act of 2026 would require the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to issue an annual report examining Medicare telehealth utilization, patient access, available health outcomes, provider participation, and program integrity. The legislation requires CMS to rely exclusively on information it already collects and prohibits the agency from imposing new reporting or admini… | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7381 | Congressman Allen Commemorates 25th Anniversary of September 11th in Columbia County | 2026-09-11 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, on the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) attended the annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and Memorial Stair Climb in Evans, Georgia. Following the event, Congressman Allen issued the statement below: "On this day 25 years ago, evil breached our shores and our nation would be forever changed. Thousands of Americans said goodbye to their loved ones not knowing it would be their last. Today, we remember the lives of those who died on September 11, 2001 from terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Virginia, on United Airlines Flight 93 which crashed in rural Pennsylvania, and the first responders who charged toward the chaos as others fled to safety. "I was honored to join the community in Columbia County this morning to remember those we lost on that heart-wrenching day which is forever etched in history. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the victims and all of those impacted on September 11, 2001." Congressman Allen attends 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and Memorial Stair Climb in Evans | 1 | 2026-09-12T09:02:30Z | 2026-09-12T09:03:27Z |
| https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-bishop-remembers-the-september-11-2001-terrorist-attacks-on-the-united-states | Congressman Bishop Remembers the September 11, 2001, Terrorist Attacks on the United States | 2026-09-11 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | GA | Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | B000490 | bishop.house.gov | bishop | https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | COLUMBUS, Ga. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement solemnly commemorating the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States: “Today, we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on our country which claimed the lives of 2,977 people and injured thousands of others. I was in Washington, DC, and I clearly remember that day. I remember the friends who lost loved ones. “Our solemn commemoration keeps alive the memory of those who were lost and honors the first responders who selflessly put themselves in harm’s way to protect others and save lives. Many died while others were left with lasting wounds, both visible and invisible. We are indebted to them forever. “Today is also a reminder about what happened in the aftermath of these attacks. Americans came together, recognizing that there is more that binds us together than what separates us. Now, more than ever, we must take this lesson to heart and never let anyone succeed in using their power to stoke fear, anger, uncertainty, and division that only serves to tear us apart and weaken our great nation and its foundations. “As the smoke and dust cleared in the days, weeks, months, and years following the September 11 terrorist attacks, our country unrelentingly pursued the terrorists involved. In 2011, President Obama solemnly announced that Osama Bin Laden, the mastermind of this heinous crime, had been killed in the process of apprehending him. “Today, we continue to stand tall and reaffirm that those who attempted to wipe away the symbols of our power and greatness ultimately failed. We quickly rebuilt. We continue to grow. We remain resolute in our purpose and strength to uphold and defend the Constitution and the highest ideals upon which our country is based so that we can be a beacon and rampart of good in this world.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-12T09:02:30Z | 2026-09-12T09:03:27Z |
| https://loudermilk.house.gov/2026/09/11/remembering-9-11-01/ | Remembering 9/11/01 | 2026-09-11 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | GA | Barry Loudermilk | L000583 | loudermilk.house.gov | loudermilk | https://loudermilk.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | We Will Not Forget Washington, D.C. (September 11, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), issued the following statement in rememberance of the 25th Anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001. “President Ronald Reagan warned, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.” On September 11, 2001, that warning was realized by a new generation of Americans. A generation who had not experienced such a direct threat to our freedoms but had learned from a previous generation of the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. And, just like that generation, we too were saddened, grief-stricken, scared, and angry. “As the previous generation of Americans responded to the attacks in 1941, this new generation also experienced a surge in patriotism, nationalism, and prayer. We stood in lines at recruiting stations eager to answer our nation’s call and filled our church pews as we petitioned God to comfort our aching hearts and heal our wounded country. As always, God answered those prayers; and over time, our nation began to heal. But, as with any wound, the healing from this tragedy left many scars; however, scar tissue is thicker, harder, and tougher than the original tissue it replaces; and ultimately America became stronger and mightier as a nation. “Two-and-half-decades have now passed since the attacks in 2001, and a new generation of Americans are now poised to lead our nation. However, as Reagan further admonished, this freedom is not naturally inherited by our children, it must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free. “It is for this reason that today we remember those whose innocent lives were stripped away by a cowardly and ruthless enemy. We honor those who willingly gave their lives trying to save others. We thank those who have fought to ensure our freedoms can be passed on to the next generati… | 1 | 2026-09-12T09:02:30Z | 2026-09-12T09:03:27Z |
| https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/watch-sen-ossoff-commemorates-25th-anniversary-of-september-11th-terrorist-attacks/ | WATCH: Sen. Ossoff Commemorates 25th Anniversary of September 11th Terrorist Attacks | 2026-09-11 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Jon Ossoff | O000174 | www.ossoff.senate.gov | ossoff | https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/?jsf=jet-engine:press-list | scraper | Atlanta, Ga. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. “Today, I would like to pause and honor and remember all of those who were killed in New York, in Virginia, in Pennsylvania – all of the extraordinary first responders who lost their lives or put their lives on the line to rescue those who were stranded and wounded,” Sen. Ossoff said. “We will never forget 9/11. We will never forget the heinous terrorist attack on American soil, and we will never cease our vigilance in defending the United States and the American people,” Sen. Ossoff continued. “Today, we remember those who lost their lives and all the heroes whose service on that day remains an example of American heroism and patriotism that will live on for centuries.” Click here to watch Sen. Ossoff’s message for your use on air. Please find a transcript of Sen. Ossoff’s message below: SEN. OSSOFF: “It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years, and I know none of us can forget where we were when we first heard the news and saw the shocking images. “Today, I would like to pause and honor and remember all of those who were killed in New York, in Virginia, in Pennsylvania–all of the extraordinary first responders who lost their lives or put their lives on the line to rescue those who were stranded and wounded. “We will never forget 9/11. We will never forget the heinous terrorist attack on American soil. And we will never cease our vigilance in defending the United States and the American people. “Today, we remember those who lost their lives and all the heroes whose service on that day remains an example of American heroism and patriotism that will live on for centuries. “Thank you so much.” # # # | 1 | 2026-09-12T09:02:30Z | 2026-09-12T09:03:27Z |
| https://nikemawilliams.house.gov/posts/icymi-congressmembers-nikema-williams-announces-700000-in-federal-support-for-community-schoolyards | ICYMI: Congressmembers Nikema Williams Announces $700,000 in Federal Support for Community Schoolyards | 2026-09-10 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | GA | Nikema Williams | W000788 | nikemawilliams.house.gov | nikemawilliams | https://nikemawilliams.house.gov/press | scraper | ATLANTA, G.A. — Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) announced that Atlanta Public Schools has received $700,000 in congressionally directed spending to support future community schoolyard projects in Atlanta. Congresswoman Williams joined Atlanta Public Schools and Trust for Public Land leaders to celebrate the new federal investment, which will help transform school grounds into vibrant outdoor spaces that support student learning and recreation while expanding neighborhood access to green space beyond the school day. Congresswoman Nikema Williams said: “As a proud APS mama, I know how much it means for our children to have places where they can learn, play, explore and just be kids. These projects aren’t just playgrounds and outdoor spaces. They support outdoor education, build climate resilience, connect us to nature and improve park equity — because all children deserve a safe and accessible place to play, no matter their ZIP code or bank account.” The Schoolyards Program is a national initiative of Trust for Public Land designed to expand community access to schoolyards during non-school hours and increase the percentage of people who live within a 10-minute walk of a park. In Atlanta, the program is implemented in partnership with APS, other non-profit organizations, and city agencies, with additional support from the philanthropic community. George Dusenbury, Georgia State Director of Trust for Public Lands said: “Community schoolyards are one of the smartest ways we can expand access to green space in Atlanta neighborhoods. This federal investment will help Atlanta Public Schools create places that support students during the school day and serve families and neighbors after hours, ensuring more Atlantans have safe, high-quality places to play, learn and gather.” In Atlanta, 18 percent of residents still do not live within a 10-minute walk of a park. Over the past six years, TPL has worked with 14 Atlanta schools to redesign schoolyards so they can serve as parks during non-school hours. The firs… | 1 | 2026-09-11T09:25:29Z | 2026-09-11T09:27:08Z |
| https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/sens-ossoff-rev-warnock-delivering-nearly-500-million-to-improve-water-infrastructure-damaged-by-hurricane-helene/ | Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Delivering Nearly $500 Million to Improve Water Infrastructure Damaged by Hurricane Helene | 2026-09-10 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Jon Ossoff | O000174 | www.ossoff.senate.gov | ossoff | https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/?jsf=jet-engine:press-list | scraper | Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff today announced they are delivering nearly $500 million in Federal funding to upgrade water infrastructure impacted by Hurricane Helene. Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock are delivering nearly $500 million to upgrade water infrastructure damaged during Hurricane Helene, including nearly $360 million for drinking water upgrades and nearly $125 million for wastewater upgrades. The Federal grants come through the Federal bipartisan disaster funding package that Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock helped passed in December 2024. “Bringing Republicans and Democrats together, we are delivering these resources to help improve Georgia’s water infrastructure after Hurricane Helene,” Sen. Ossoff said. “Hurricane Helene was a wake-up call: our state’s water infrastructure is not ready to handle extreme weather. That’s why I’m proud to work alongside Sen. Ossoff to unlock federal relief funding to help prevent dangerous flooding and keep clean drinking water flowing when the next storm hits,” said Senator Reverend Warnock. The Federal funding will be delivered to the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA), who will then distribute the Federal funds to local projects. According to the State and GEFA, the Federal funding is distributed across five funding categories: HRF (Helene Resilience Funding) for wastewater: $124.9 million HRF (Helene Resilience Funding) for decentralized wastewater (septic systems): $8.96 million HRF (Helene Resilience Funding) for drinking water: $359.5 million Emergency wastewater: $3.3 million Emergency drinking water: $2.75 million Sen. Ossoff continues working to upgrade infrastructure throughout the State of Georgia. In June, Sen. Ossoff delivered over $37 million through the bipartisan infrastructure law to remove lead pipes and conduct essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades across Georgia through the Lead Service Line Replacement Program. In May, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock and Reps. Williams and McBa… | 1 | 2026-09-11T09:25:29Z | 2026-09-11T09:27:08Z |
| https://mccormick.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mccormick-and-chairman-babin-seek-information-federal-biotechnology | Rep. McCormick and Chairman Babin Seek Information on Federal Biotechnology Research and Security | 2026-09-10 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | GA | Richard McCormick | M001218 | mccormick.house.gov | mccormick | https://mccormick.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin and Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Rich McCormick sent letters to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya, and National Science Foundation (NSF) Acting Director Brian Stone requesting information on how their agencies are advancing U.S. leadership in biotechnology research while protecting against biosecurity and research security risks. In the letters, the Chairmen highlight the growing importance of biotechnology to U.S. economic competitiveness, scientific leadership, national security, healthcare, agriculture, energy, and manufacturing. They also emphasize that rapid advances in biotechnology—including synthetic biology, gene editing, DNA synthesis, automated laboratory technologies, and the convergence of biotechnology and artificial intelligence—present significant opportunities as well as emerging security risks. “The United States must lead in this area of research to support economic growth and societal benefit while strengthening safeguards against harm caused by negligent or malicious actors,” the Chairmen wrote. The letters also highlight the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology’s April 2025 report, which concluded that “biotechnology will be a defining strategic technology of the twenty-first century” and warned that the United States risks falling behind global competitors without a coordinated national strategy. The report identified biotechnology as critical to economic competitiveness, national defense, public health, agriculture, energy, and industrial production. The Chairmen commend the Administration's leadership in this area, including President Trump’s May 5, 2025, Executive Order on Improving the Safety and Security of Biological Research. As part of their oversight, the Chairmen ask the agencies to identify any significant gaps, vulnerabilities, or emerging threats related to biotechn… | 1 | 2026-09-12T09:02:30Z | 2026-09-12T09:03:27Z |
| https://mcbath.house.gov/2026/09/09/government-watchdog-finds-defense-department-is-robbing-workers-of-fair-wages-and-benefits-in-report-requested-by-mcbath-ranking-member-scott/ | Government Watchdog Finds Defense Department is Robbing Workers of Fair Wages and Benefits in Report Requested by McBath, Ranking Member Scott | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | GA | Lucy McBath | M001208 | mcbath.house.gov | mcbath | https://mcbath.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report on the Department of Defense’s (DOD) use of Intergovernmental Support Agreements (IGSAs) to obtain services from state and local governments and the impact on the workers employed under these contracts. Requested by House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) and Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06), the report revealed that the intergovernmental support agreements adopted by DOD are undermining worker protections under the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act and robbing contract workers of fair wages and benefits. The McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) has long provided protections to ensure that unionized firms are not disadvantaged in competition for federal contracts and that these contracts provide wages consistent with prevailing local standards. GAO found that the military services’ use of IGSAs has increased dramatically in recent years. In 2018, GAO reported that 45 IGSAs had been approved across all DOD installations. That number increased to 316 in 2025. The report examined at the minimum hourly wages for five positions and found that the minimum wages for three of the five positions under IGSAs were lower than the minimum hourly wage required under SCA, raising concerns that IGSAs are being used simply as a loophole to avoid complying with federal law. The report also found that DOD does not always conduct required cost-benefit analyses for prospective IGSAs. “The McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) was adopted by Congress to prevent the exploitation of workers by employers looking to win federal contracts by simply offering the lowest bids. Today’s GAO report shows that not only is the Department of Defense using intergovernmental support agreements (IGSAs) to bypass the law, but it is also relying on them,” said Ranking Member Scott. “While the DOD may argue that IGSAs save the government money, it comes at the cost of shortchanging workers of fair wages and … | 1 | 2026-09-11T09:25:29Z | 2026-09-11T09:27:08Z |
| https://nikemawilliams.house.gov/posts/congresswoman-nikema-williams-reintroduces-legislation-to-increase-access-to-child-care | Congresswoman Nikema Williams Reintroduces Legislation to Increase Access to Child Care | 2026-09-04 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | GA | Nikema Williams | W000788 | nikemawilliams.house.gov | nikemawilliams | https://nikemawilliams.house.gov/press | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) reintroduced the Care is an Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Act. This legislation would require Economic Development Districts to show in their Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies how they will increase access to care-based services, including child care. 3 in 4 families looking for childcare have difficulty finding a spot in a center-based program or a home-based program. Families need a strong care economy because access to care makes every aspect of our lives possible. Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said: “As a mama, I know how critical early education and childcare are to the future of our children and the well-being of our families. We are in the midst of a childcare crisis. Too many working families in Georgia and across the country are struggling to find affordable, high-quality care for their children. As a Congresswoman, I know it doesn’t have to be this way. Families need a strong care economy because access to care makes every aspect of our lives possible. With the CEDS Act, families can count on their communities to plan for access to care for everyone — no matter their ZIP code, no matter their bank account.” The CEDS Act is endorsed by: Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students (GEEARS), First Five-Year Fund, Chamber of Mother, KinderCare Learning Companies, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF), and National Children’s Facilities Network (NCFN) Kristin Bernhard, CEO of GEEARS: Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students said: “A strong economy depends not only on creating jobs, but also on ensuring people can fill them. In Georgia alone, child care challenges cost our state an estimated $2.5 billion in lost economic activity each year. By incorporating care into regional economic development planning, the CEDS Act helps communities build a stronger workforce and a more resilient economy.” Patrick Murray, Vice President of Government Affairs at KinderCare… | 1 | 2026-09-05T08:49:07Z | 2026-09-05T08:50:44Z |
| https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warnock-meets-with-gullah-geechee-community-members-visits-historic-harrington-school/ | Warnock Meets with Gullah Geechee Community Members, Visits Historic Harrington School | 2026-09-04 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Raphael G. Warnock | W000790 | www.warnock.senate.gov | warnock | https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Last week, Senator Reverend Warnock met with Gullah Geechee community members at the historic Harrington School in St. Simons Island to discuss environmental health concerns, land ownership, and cultural preservation Community members discussed high levels of toxic chemicals found in the blood of Glynn County residents living near Brunswick Superfund sites Senator Reverend Warnock: “Coastal Georgia families should not have to choose between their history or their health” St. Simons, GA – Last Friday, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) met with members of the Gullah Geechee community in St. Simons, Georgia to hear about challenges facing coastal Georgia communities. The Gullah Geechee are descendants of Africans who were enslaved along the coastal regions of the Southeast and have preserved cultural traditions and connections to the land. Senator Warnock discussed environmental health concerns, generational land ownership, and preservation of Gullah Geechee culture. The meeting was held at the Historic Harrington School, the last remaining African American schoolhouse on St. Simons Island. Senator Warnock toured the schoolhouse, viewing exhibits on the building’s history and Gullah Geechee culture. The schoolhouse, built in 1924, is the last remaining African American schoolhouse on St. Simons Island and a central site of Gullah Geechee heritage. Senator Warnock has requested $233,000 in congressionally directed spending to support the rehabilitation of the Harrington School. During the meeting, Senator Warnock discussed research examining the health impacts of Brunswick Superfund sites on the community. Research from Emory University found that these superfund sites have contributed to higher levels of toxic chemicals in the blood of Glynn County residents, compared to the general population. Senator Warnock questioned how living near these Superfund sites has affected the Gullah Geechee community’s sense of safety and connection to the local environment. “Coastal Georgia families should not have … | 1 | 2026-09-05T08:49:07Z | 2026-09-05T08:50:44Z |
| https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warnock-wyden-open-inquiry-into-trump-administrations-political-targeting-of-non-profits/ | Warnock, Wyden Open Inquiry into Trump Administration’s Political Targeting of Non-Profits | 2026-09-04 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Raphael G. Warnock | W000790 | www.warnock.senate.gov | warnock | https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | The senators’ probe follows reports that the Trump administration is politically targeting non-profit, non-partisan organizations Senators Reverend Warnock, Wyden: “Americans of every political persuasion must be able to trust that the IRS applies the tax code objectively under one set of rules” Washington, D.C. – Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness, and Ron Wyden (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, launched an inquiry into reports that the Trump administration is developing plans to weaponize the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) tax enforcement authority to target perceived ideological opponents. “Americans of every political persuasion must be able to trust that the IRS applies the tax code objectively under one set of rules,” wrote Senators Warnock and Wyden. “Rather than targeting actual violence, these directives explicitly conflate terrorism with subjective political viewpoints—such as ‘anti-capitalism,’ ‘anti-Christianity,’ and views on race, migration, and gender.” The senators demand that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank Bisignano disclose any details about the development of the Trump administration’s directive targeting non-profit organizations for political reasons, any communications to direct IRS employees to conduct prohibited enforcement actions, and to preserve any documents or communications associated with this effort. This latest effort to target non-profit organizations over baseless claims of impropriety further demonstrates the Trump administration’s willingness to put political interests ahead of the American people and substantiates concerns raised by Senator Warnock during Mr. Bisignano’s appearance before the Senate Finance Committee in April. In a similar hearing earlier this year, Senator Warnock pressed Secretary Bessent on the Trump administration’s continued indifference to the economic concerns of ordinary Americans. A… | 1 | 2026-09-05T08:49:07Z | 2026-09-05T08:50:44Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3765 | Rep. Clyde Files Amicus Brief in Defense of Americans’ Second Amendment Freedoms | 2026-09-03 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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), in partnership with the American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ), filed a Supreme Court amicus brief in the case Viramontes v. Cook County (consolidated with Grant v. Higgins), a major Second Amendment case addressing the constitutionality of semi-automatic rifles. More than 60 House Republicans joined Rep. Clyde on the brief. In Viramontes v. Cook County, the U.S. Supreme Court is weighing whether the Second Amendment protects the right to possess semi-automatic rifles such as AR-15s, after Cook County, Illinois and the State of Connecticut enacted bans on these firearms, which were upheld by the lower courts. The brief argues that the Supreme Court should overrule the lower courts and declare such bans unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. In the brief, the lawmakers argue: “To hold that these rifles may be banned, not in spite of, but because they are effective in military service is to read the prefatory clause out of the Constitution, violate its plain text, and completely ignore this Court’s ruling in Heller. The Amendment protects, at minimum, arms that are in common use for lawful purposes and that bear a reasonable relationship to the citizen-militia tradition the clause celebrates. Military small arms that meet the common-use test, of which the AR-15 is a quintessential example, must therefore sit near the heart of the right, not outside it.” “Much to gun-grabbing Democrats’ dismay, the Second Amendment is abundantly clear,” said Clyde. “‘Shall not be infringed’ is not a suggestion, regardless of the firearm in question. Semi-automatic rifles, including AR-15s, are owned by millions of law-abiding Americans, as it is well within our constitutional rights to do so. As an unapologetic voice in the fight to protect and restore our Second Amendment liberties, I’m proud to lead this amicus effort, and I’m confident the Supreme Court will declare these bans for what they are: blatantly unconstitutional.” The brief was joined by 62 House R… | 1 | 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z | 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z |
| https://mcbath.house.gov/2026/09/03/mcbath-lee-introduce-bill-to-protect-vulnerable-communities-from-violence-and-exploitation-during-disasters/ | McBath, Lee Introduce Bill To Protect Vulnerable Communities From Violence and Exploitation During Disasters | 2026-09-03 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | GA | Lucy McBath | M001208 | mcbath.house.gov | mcbath | https://mcbath.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lucy McBath (GA-06) and Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) introduced the FEMA for Safe Recovery Act, legislation that strengthens federal disaster response by ensuring it is equipped to protect women, girls, and other vulnerable communities when disaster strikes. “I’m proud to lead this effort to strengthen how our nation responds when natural disasters strike,” said Rep. McBath. “The FEMA for Safe Recovery Act closes the gaps that leave women, girls, and survivors of natural disasters vulnerable to violence and exploitation. By making disaster response more adaptable to the realities communities face, we can ensure that every survivor is seen, heard, and protected.” “Fighting human trafficking and exploitation in the wake of natural disasters takes a coordinated response,” said Rep. Laurel Lee. “The FEMA for Safe Recovery Act will strengthen our disaster response by ensuring FEMA personnel have the training and guidance to recognize potential violence, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking. I am proud to work with Congresswoman McBath on this bipartisan effort to ensure survivors have the support and protection they need when disaster strikes.” “Natural disasters amplify existing vulnerabilities, leaving women, children, and underserved communities at heightened risk of gendered violence, housing instability, and trafficking. Informed by our Congressional briefing and groundbreaking research with Tagnawa following the Lahaina wildfires, the bipartisan FEMA for Safe Recovery Act turns that evidence into action by making disaster response more gender-responsive and trauma-informed. We’re grateful to Representatives Lucy McBath and Laurel Lee for their leadership in ensuring disaster recovery is safer for survivors and communities nationwide,” said Yasmin Vafa, Executive Director, Rights4Girls. “The FEMA for Safe Recovery Act is historic because it acknowledges that commercial sexual exploitation is a tragic aspect of U.S. environmental disasters and shows that giving … | 1 | 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z | 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z |
| https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/sen-ossoff-backing-bipartisan-bill-to-expand-technical-skills-training-programs/ | Sen. Ossoff Backing Bipartisan Bill to Expand Technical Skills Training Programs | 2026-09-03 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Jon Ossoff | O000174 | www.ossoff.senate.gov | ossoff | https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/?jsf=jet-engine:press-list | scraper | Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is backing a bipartisan bill to expand housing construction training programs in Georgia. Sen. Ossoff is cosponsoring the bipartisan Creating Opportunities for New Skills Training at Rural or Underserved Colleges and Trade Schools (CONSTRUCTS) Act of 2025 to help address the affordable housing crisis by helping train more students in housing construction. The bill, first introduced by Sens. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), would establish a new Federal grant program for residential housing construction programs at technical schools and community colleges. According to the National Association of Home Builders, the residential housing industry faces a shortage of between 200,000 and 400,000 construction workers in any given month. “Georgia families urgently need more affordable housing. I am working with Republicans and Democrats to pass this legislation to create good-paying jobs and help build more homes across our state,” Sen. Ossoff said. Sen. Ossoff continues working to lower housing prices for Georgia families. In March, Sen. Ossoff helped pass the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, aimed at making housing more affordable in Georgia and across the Nation. In 2026, Sen. Ossoff delivered $1,005,000 in Federal resources to Habitat for Humanity of Hall County to support efforts to build a new home development in the City of Gainesville, and delivered $1,312,000 to the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners, which plans to work alongside Habitat for Humanity Milledgeville-Baldwin County, to build new affordable housing units in Baldwin County. Last August, Sen. Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to require a Federal watchdog investigation into the housing affordability crisis and to help ID solutions. In 2025, Sen. Ossoff launched an investigation into large, out-of-state companies purchasing single-family homes across the State of Georgia, raising prices for families and reducing the supply of family homes available for pu… | 1 | 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z | 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z |
| https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-warnock-calls-for-data-center-moratorium-after-visiting-openai-site-meeting-with-effingham-county-neighbors/ | ICYMI: Warnock Calls for Data Center Moratorium After Visiting OpenAI Site, Meeting with Effingham County Neighbors | 2026-09-03 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Raphael G. Warnock | W000790 | www.warnock.senate.gov | warnock | https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Last week, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock called for a statewide moratorium on all data center construction that can only be lifted for specific projects that adopt comprehensive safeguards around utility costs, transparency, and pollution Senator Warnock met with residents in Effingham County to discuss the impact of OpenAI’s proposed data center on their community Guyton, GA – Last week, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) called for a statewide moratorium on all data center construction after visiting the proposed site of OpenAI’s new 3.2-gigawatt data center in Effingham County. Ahead of this announcement, the Senator met with several residents who raised serious concerns about the impact of OpenAI’s massive data center on their community, specifically higher utility costs and more water, light and noise pollution. Under Senator Warnock’s proposal, the moratorium can be lifted for a specific project only if: There are no water or electric bill increases because of the data center There are no sweetheart tax giveaways to data center developers There are no NDAs The data center will not cause air and water pollution There is no ambiguity around noise and light pollution “The lack of transparency here in Effingham County and in counties across our state and across the country is unacceptable, and that’s why today I’m calling for a moratorium on data centers,” said Senator Warnock. Earlier this year, Senator Warnock sent a letter calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to provide local communities with tools, resources, best practices, and protections as they negotiate with multi-billion-dollar data center corporations. Specifically, this letter focused on concerns about data centers straining community water supplies, especially while Georgia experiences a historic drought. More coverage of Senator Reverend Warnock’s call for a statewide data center moratorium below: WSAV: U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock is calling for a statewide moratorium on data center construction after meeting wi… | 1 | 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z | 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z |
| https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-bishop-mourns-the-passing-of-former-us-rep-charles-hatcher-of-georgia | Congressman Bishop Mourns the Passing of Former U.S. Rep. Charles Hatcher of Georgia | 2026-09-02 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | GA | Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | B000490 | bishop.house.gov | bishop | https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement upon the news that former Congressman Charles Floyd Hatcher of Georgia has passed away: “Today, Georgia lost a true public servant and leader. Former Congressman Charles Hatcher was born in Georgia, served our country in the United States Air Force, and returned to Southwest Georgia after earning his law degree and practicing in Albany. “He served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1973 to 1980 and subsequently in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1981 through 1993. “While we competed in the 1992 Democratic Primary for Georgia’s Second Congressional District, which I won, I was glad to have his support and counsel nonetheless as I started my tenure on Capitol Hill. “He continued to serve Americans as a presidential appointee in the U.S. Department of Agriculture during the Clinton Administration and continued to serve the Virginia community in which he resided thereafter, volunteering his time with a number of local charities, including Meals on Wheels, and through his local church, the Washington Street United Methodist Church in Alexandria. “He leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion through his work and the relationships he built. “My wife, Vivian, and I extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife Krysta, his children, his grandchildren, and loving family as well as all those whose lives he touched and helped make better. We will miss him dearly.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-03T09:29:33Z | 2026-09-03T09:31:32Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3764 | Rep. Clyde Leads GA GOP Delegation in Urging Attorney General Carr to Clarify Georgia Law Following Historic NFA Court Ruling | 2026-09-02 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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 seven of his Georgia Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr urging him to issue a legal opinion clarifying a discrepancy in Georgia law that could prevent law-abiding Georgians from fully exercising their recently restored Second Amendment rights following the landmark ruling in Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF (consolidated with Jensen v. ATF). The lawmakers open by highlighting Attorney General Carr’s decision to have the State of Georgia join as a plaintiff in the case that helped deliver the most significant Second Amendment restoration in more than a century. “We congratulate you on your win in having the State of Georgia join as a plaintiff in the Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF case, in which the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled on August 5th, 2026 that the National Firearms Act (NFA) registration and transfer requirements are unconstitutional because it cannot survive the elimination of the underlying taxes. Congressional efforts to eliminate those taxes, combined with this court ruling, reflect the greatest restoration of Georgians’ Second Amendment rights in over 100 years.” However, Rep. Clyde and his colleagues explain that Georgia’s current criminal code prevents Georgians from freely and fully exercising their recently restored Second Amendment liberties. “Georgia’s criminal code generally prohibits possession of short-barreled shotguns, short-barreled rifles, machine guns, and silencers. That prohibition does not apply, however, to a person ‘who is authorized to possess the same because he has registered the sawed-off shotgun, sawed-off rifle, machine gun, dangerous weapon, or silencer in accordance with the dictates of the National Firearms Act.’ Now that NFA registration is no longer required and, under the court’s ruling, may no longer lawfully be demanded of Georgians covered by the injunction, this provision no longer maps cleanly onto federal law. Re… | 1 | 2026-09-03T09:29:33Z | 2026-09-03T09:31:32Z |
| https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/ranking-member-johnsons-opening-statement-hearing-protecting-americas | Ranking Member Johnson’s Opening Statement At Hearing On Protecting America’s Patent System And Innovation Economy | 2026-09-02 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | GA | Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | J000288 | hankjohnson.house.gov | hankjohnson | https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. (September 2, 2026)—Today, Rep. Hank Johnson, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet, delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing on renewing the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) fee-setting authority and protecting a fair, accessible patent system that rewards American innovation and ingenuity. Thank you, Chairman Issa. The USPTO’s fee-setting authority has given it the flexibility to move its workers remote, plan its budgets ahead, and tailor fees for small and micro entities. Originally, it was set to expire in just a few days on September the 16th. Yesterday, however, House and Senate Republicans were generous enough to kick the can down the road until after they are reelected. The authority is now set to expire on December 12th, 2026. Failing to reauthorize the USPTO’s fee setting authority risks transforming a traditionally nonpartisan agency into one that serves political ideology over merit. Ensuring that USPTO remains a beacon of American innovation means not just reauthorizing the fee setting authority but ensuring USPTO advisory committees can continue to advise the USPTO without interference by this administration. Two months after he was inaugurated, Trump’s Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick fired every member of PPAC and TPAC. A year and a half later, they finally swore in the first few new members. When Congress originally authorized fee setting authority under the America Invents Act, we built in several oversight measures to ensure that this power could not be exercised without transparency but rather with public input and independent expert review. PPAC and TPAC remain a critical part of those guardrails. Their full and independent participation is essential to ensuring that fee-setting remains accountable to all who rely on our patent and trademark systems, the big and the small. That is why these committees must be fully constituted as they are a necessary safeguard for independenc… | 1 | 2026-09-03T09:29:33Z | 2026-09-03T09:31:32Z |
| https://nikemawilliams.house.gov/posts/congresswoman-nikema-williams-reintroduces-the-equal-pay-for-equal-work-act | Congresswoman Nikema Williams Reintroduces the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act | 2026-09-02 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | GA | Nikema Williams | W000788 | nikemawilliams.house.gov | nikemawilliams | https://nikemawilliams.house.gov/press | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) led 12 members of the House in introducing the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, which will reestablish the National Equal Pay Enforcement Task Force. According to the National Women’s Law Center, women stand to lose $542,800 over the course of a 40-year career. For Black women, Latinas, Indigenous women, and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander women, the losses are over $1 million over a lifetime. Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said: “Pay discrimination has been illegal for more than 60 years, yet too many women, especially Black women, are still fighting to be paid equally for the work they do. Black women working full-time, year-round earn just 65 cents for every dollar paid to their white male counterparts. That gap means less money for families, less opportunity to build generational wealth, and less economic security for working people across our state. The Equal Pay for Equal Work Act is about making sure the laws already on the books actually work — and that workers have a government willing to enforce them. Equal pay for equal work should not be a promise we keep pushing into the future. It should be the standard today.” The Equal Pay for Equal Work Act is co-sponsored by Rep. Frederica Wilson (FL-24), Rep. Donald Beyer (VA-08), Rep. James McGovern (MA-02), Rep. Henry C. “Hank” Johnson Jr. (GA-04), Rep. André Carson (IN-07), Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Rep. Shontel Brown (OH-11), Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), and Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC) Click here to read the text of the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. | 1 | 2026-09-03T09:29:33Z | 2026-09-03T09:31:32Z |
| https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/sen-ossoff-delivering-nearly-50-million-to-upgrade-robins-air-force-base/ | Sen. Ossoff Delivering Nearly $50 Million to Upgrade Robins Air Force Base | 2026-09-02 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Jon Ossoff | O000174 | www.ossoff.senate.gov | ossoff | https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/?jsf=jet-engine:press-list | scraper | Robins AFB, Ga. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering Federal funding to upgrade Robins Air Force Base. Sen. Ossoff, the top Democrat on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Military Construction and VA Subcommittee, is delivering nearly $50 million in Federal funding to upgrade infrastructure at Robins Air Force Base. Sen. Ossoff and his team worked to help ensure Robins AFB got the funding needed for these upgrades, which include repairs to HVAC and fire alarm systems, lighting upgrades, a new decontamination area, sewer system improvements, and new office spaces. Sen. Ossoff serves as the top Democrat on the Military Construction and VA Appropriations Subcommittee, positioning him to fight for and deliver Federal funding for key Georgia projects impacting national security, military readiness, quality-of-life for servicemembers and military families, and more. “The team protecting our nation at Robins Air Force Base needs continued support for their heroic efforts. I helped bring Republicans and Democrats together to fund these important projects to help our servicemembers and civilian personnel serving at Robins do their jobs and be safe,”Sen. Ossoff said. Funding for the projects came through U.S. Air Force’s budget for operations and maintenance projects and the Air Force’s Working Capital Funds, both of which received additional funding in this year’s bipartisan government funding package that became law on February 3, 2026. Please find more details about the Federal funding for Robins Air Force Base below: Sen. Ossoff continues working to support Robins AFB. In May, Sen. Ossoff held a hearing about funding priorities for military construction projects and highlighted the need to improve quality of life on Georgia’s defense installations, including at Robins. Last June, Sen. Ossoff held a hearing about funding priorities for military construction projects and highlighted key projects in Georgia, including upgrades needed at Robins. In January 2024, Sen. Ossoff passed into law his Robins Air Force Bas… | 1 | 2026-09-03T09:29:33Z | 2026-09-03T09:31:32Z |
| https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bishop-supports-bipartisan-funding-bill-protects-vital-services-on-which-americans-rely | Bishop Supports Bipartisan Funding Bill, Protects Vital Services on Which Americans Rely | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | GA | Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | B000490 | bishop.house.gov | bishop | https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), a senior member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, voted to support a short-term funding bill that would fund federal departments and agencies at Fiscal Year 2026 levels through December 11, 2026, while Congress continues to negotiate a full-year funding bill for Fiscal Year 2027. The bill was passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, 370-48, and now goes to the President for his signature. “Our responsibility in Congress is to make sure that the government is open and working for the people. Today’s bipartisan bill reasserts Congress’s Constitutional authority to direct funding and check the Executive Branch. This bill funds the government through early December, giving Congress time to work towards a full-year funding bill,” said Congressman Bishop. “It also removes the immediate threat of a shutdown that would jeopardize Americans’ healthcare, access to affordable food, quality education, support for local law enforcement, and our country’s national security. I will continue to work hard in Congress to ensure long-term certainty for our federal departments and agencies so that they can best serve Georgians and all Americans.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://mccormick.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mccormick-host-constituent-telephone-town-hall-september-2nd | Congressman McCormick to Host Constituent Telephone Town Hall On September 2nd | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | GA | Richard McCormick | M001218 | mccormick.house.gov | mccormick | https://mccormick.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Alpharetta, GA. - On Wednesday, September 2, Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) will host a telephone town hall with constituents of Georgia’s Seventh Congressional District. The telephone town hall will provide constituents with an opportunity to hear directly from Congressman McCormick, ask questions, and discuss issues important to their families and communities. Constituent Telephone Town Hall Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Time: 7:00–8:00 PM ET Location: https://mccormick.house.gov/live The event is free and open to residents of Georgia’s Seventh Congressional District. | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://mccormick.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mccormick-presses-immigration-expert-birth-tourism-calls-closing | Congressman McCormick Presses Immigration Expert on Birth Tourism, Calls for Closing Immigration Loophole | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | GA | Richard McCormick | M001218 | mccormick.house.gov | mccormick | https://mccormick.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Image Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) participated in a House Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses roundtable examining birth tourism in the United States, where he questioned Dr. Steven A. Camarota, Director of Research at the Center for Immigration Studies, on the growing birth tourism industry and additional steps Congress can take to combat the practice. During the roundtable, Congressman McCormick highlighted his landmark legislation, the Ban Birth Tourism Act, which would prevent foreign nationals from traveling to the United States for the primary purpose of giving birth in order to obtain American citizenship for their child. “American citizenship is one of the greatest privileges in the world. It shouldn't be bought as a product, exploited through a loophole, or handed out to foreign nationals who fly here solely to give birth and then return home,” said Congressman McCormick during the roundtable. “Every year, roughly 33,000 children are born here in the United States to birth tourists, many of whose parents are coached by businesses that teach how to deceive immigration officials. That is not a legal gray area. It's fraud by design, and we cannot tolerate it any longer.” McCormick questioned Camarota on whether the Ban Birth Tourism Act is a step in the right direction and what additional actions could be taken to prevent the practice. Camarota pointed to stronger prosecution of businesses facilitating birth tourism and changes to the visa process that would allow consular officials to more effectively identify individuals seeking to enter the United States for that purpose. McCormick also raised concerns about the potential long-term immigration consequences of birth tourism and questioned Camarota on how the practice has developed over time to which Camarota described birth tourism at its current scale as a largely modern phenomenon, pointing in part to the increased affordability and accessibility of international travel. … | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://nikemawilliams.house.gov/posts/congresswoman-nikema-williams-calls-on-secretary-robert-f-kennedy-to-take-action-on-endometriosis-diagnosis-and-care | Congresswoman Nikema Williams Calls on Secretary Robert F. Kennedy to Take Action on Endometriosis Diagnosis and Care | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | GA | Nikema Williams | W000788 | nikemawilliams.house.gov | nikemawilliams | https://nikemawilliams.house.gov/press | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) sent a congressional oversight letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy inquiring about what action the Department of Health and Human Services is taking to improve diagnosis and access to care for individuals living with endometriosis. Congresswoman Nikema Williams wrote: “Endometriosis is a chronic, systemic, inflammatory disease affecting millions of Americans and an estimated 200 million people worldwide. Despite its increasing prevalence and substantial health burden, patients continue to face prolonged diagnostic delays, limited access to knowledgeable providers, inconsistent insurance coverage, and barriers to evidence-based care. These barriers contribute to unnecessary suffering, increased healthcare costs, disease progression, and poorer health outcomes.” “As scientific knowledge continues to evolve, we respectfully seek information regarding how the Department of Health and Human Services is working to improve diagnosis and access to care for individuals living with endometriosis.” In the letter, Congresswoman Nikema Williams requested answers to the following questions regarding diagnosis and access to care: What steps has HHS taken to reduce diagnostic delays for individuals with endometriosis? Has HHS established measurable goals or benchmarks to improve timely diagnosis? Has HHS evaluated the downstream consequences of prolonged diagnostic delay, including disease progression, infertility, repeated surgeries, chronic pain, mental health conditions, organ dysfunction, and preventable healthcare utilization? Has HHS assessed the economic impact of delayed diagnosis and inadequate treatment, including healthcare utilization, productivity loss, disability, and workforce participation? What initiatives are underway to promote earlier diagnosis through evidence-based imaging, clinical evaluation, and referral pathways? Has HHS evaluated disparities in diagnosis among adolescents, racial and ethnic … | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/new-report-georgians-report-insurance-companies-are-denying-or-delaying-care-doctors-say-they-need/ | NEW REPORT: Georgians Report Insurance Companies Are Denying or Delaying Care Doctors Say They Need | 2026-08-31 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Jon Ossoff | O000174 | www.ossoff.senate.gov | ossoff | https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/?jsf=jet-engine:press-list | scraper | Click hereto read Sen. Ossoff’s new report on insurance companies denying or delaying Georgians care their doctors say they need Atlanta, Ga. — A new report from U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff reveals insurance companies are denying or delaying care Georgians’ doctors say they need. Today, Sen. Ossoff released a new report that details how Georgians are suffering delays or denials of medically necessary health care due to issues with “prior authorization,” where an insurance company can deny care even if doctors prescribe patients the treatment and say they need it. The report includes dozens of reports from Georgia patients, who have reported that prior authorization issues with their insurance companies have resulted in delays and denials of medically necessary health care, leading, in some cases to untreated life-threatening conditions, and/or severe financial hardship. In January, Sen. Ossoff launched an investigation into the impacts of rising health care costs and cuts to health care services, and in June, Sen. Ossoff urged Georgians to share stories of insurance companies denying or delaying medically necessary health care. “No American should be delayed or denied needed health care. It is unacceptable that Americans, who are paying record premiums to insurers making record profits in the world’s richest country, are nevertheless denied medically necessary care,” Sen. Ossoff said. “I will continue exposing these practices and working to ban insurance companies from denying or delaying needed health care.” Georgia cancer patients and their family members have reported to the Senator’s staff that their medically necessary cancer treatments have been delayed and denied by their insurance companies. As detailed in the report: Kathy Lemoine, based in Lawrenceville, is a mother whose son, Andrew, was diagnosed at 29 years old with colon cancer and passed away six months later, shortly after turning 30. Ms. Lemoine reported that the process of watching her son deteriorate was “unbearable.” “Many parts of his trea… | 1 | 2026-09-01T09:48:49Z | 2026-09-01T09:49:51Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3756 | Rep. Clyde Accepting Applications for Nomination to U.S. Service Academies | 2026-08-28 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | GAINESVILLE, GA — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) announced that U.S. Service Academy nomination applications for the Class of 2031 are now open. To be considered for a nomination, candidates must submit all required materials by October 23rd, 2026. “One of the most rewarding responsibilities I have while serving the Ninth District in Congress is the opportunity to assist Northeast Georgians in their journey to military service,” said Clyde. “If nominated and appointed, these young men and women will receive a world-class education, rigorous training, and a commission as a U.S. military officer upon graduation. I strongly encourage qualified students to apply, and I look forward to nominating another incredible group of our nation’s future leaders to America’s prestigious service academies.” Background Each year, Congressman Clyde nominates eligible candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. Service Academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. The nomination process is competitive and seeks students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, strong character, physical fitness, and a commitment to service. | 1 | 2026-08-28T17:11:49Z | 2026-08-28T17:13:14Z |
| https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warnock-visits-future-openai-data-center-site-calls-for-statewide-moratorium/ | Warnock Visits Future OpenAI Data Center Site, Calls for Statewide Moratorium | 2026-08-28 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Raphael G. Warnock | W000790 | www.warnock.senate.gov | warnock | https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Today, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock met with residents in Effingham County to discuss the impact of OpenAI’s proposed data center on their community In July, OpenAI announced it would construct a 3.2-gigawatt data center in Effingham County, Georgia Senator Warnock called for a moratorium on data center construction that can only be lifted for specific projects if certain safeguards around utility bills, transparency, and pollution are put in place VIDEO: Senator Reverend Warnock Calls for Statewide Data Center Moratorium Senator Reverend Warnock: “The lack of transparency here in Effingham County and in counties across our state and across the country is unacceptable, and that’s why today I’m calling for a moratorium on data centers” Guyton, GA – Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) visited the proposed site of OpenAI’s new 3.2-gigawatt data center in Effingham County. Senator Warnock viewed the site of the proposed project with Effingham resident John Smith who lives across the street from the site. Then, Senator Warnock met with several residents and members of the Protect Effingham Alliance who raised serious concerns about the impact of OpenAI’s plan on their community, specifically higher utility costs and more water, light, and noise pollution. After speaking with local residents, Senator Warnock announced his support for a statewide moratorium on data center construction. Under Senator Warnock’s proposal, the moratorium can be lifted for a specific project only if: There are no water or electric bill increases because of the data center There are no sweetheart tax giveaways to developers There are no NDAs The data center will not cause air and water pollution There is no ambiguity around noise and light pollution “Data center developers across the country are not operating in partnership with communities, and that’s why everyday citizens on both sides of the aisle are rightly and equally concerned about this,” said Senator Warnock. “The lack of transparency here in Effingha… | 1 | 2026-08-29T11:31:28Z | 2026-08-29T11:32:37Z |
| https://jack.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-brian-jack-hosts-fireside-chat-president-roosevelts-little-white | Congressman Brian Jack Hosts Fireside Chat from President Roosevelt’s Little White House | 2026-08-28 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | GA | Brian Jack | J000311 | jack.house.gov | jack | https://jack.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2026 Contact: Joseph Brannan WARM SPRINGS, GA – Today, Congressman Brian Jack hosted a Fireside Chat for more than 100,000 constituents across Georgia's 3rd Congressional District from President Roosevelt’s historic Little White House in Warm Springs. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt started the tradition of speaking directly to the American public through his famous “Fireside Chats,” and Congressman Jack carried that spirit forward this afternoon, utilizing the historic setting to discuss key legislative priorities and hear firsthand from families across Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District. President Roosevelt visited the Little White House 16 times during his Presidency, leaving a legacy that resonates beyond Georgia today. Congressman Brian Jack said, “I had a wonderful time hosting a Fireside Chat for over 100,000 constituents from President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s beloved Little White House in Warm Springs this afternoon. President Roosevelt pioneered the concept of a “Fireside Chat”, and I was honored to continue that tradition, as I deeply care about preserving the rich history, values, and culture of Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District, especially as we celebrate our Country’s 250th anniversary. When President Roosevelt left the Yalta Conference he told his aides – who were worried about his ailing health – ‘If I can just make it back to Warm Springs, I’ll be OK.’ President Franklin Delano Roosevelt left an indelible mark on our Congressional District, and we are proud to have been the home away from home for a President.” Throughout the Fireside Chat, Congressman Jack fielded questions from constituents on the economy, immigration, values, and election integrity. | 1 | 2026-08-30T10:18:21Z | 2026-08-30T10:19:31Z |
| https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-johnson-honors-local-nonprofits-fourth-annual-week-hope | Congressman Johnson Honors Local Nonprofits at Fourth Annual Week of H.O.P.E ceremony | 2026-08-27 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | GA | Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | J000288 | hankjohnson.house.gov | hankjohnson | https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | LITHONIA – On Saturday, August 22, at the Lou Walker Senior Center, Congressman Hank Johnson held his 2026 H.O.P.E. Awards ceremony to close out his 4th Annual Week of H.O.P.E. The Week of H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Elevate), which centers around National Nonprofit Day, is a celebration of the nonprofit organizations, leaders, and volunteers who dedicate themselves to improving the lives of others throughout Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District. The honorees: Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights (GLAHR), Habitat for Humanity DeKalb, Kids'-Doc-On-Wheels, Inc., Lady T's Homeless Ministry, Made for Bigger, and Parent to Parent of Georgia (P2PGA). “From helping low-income residents get access to quality healthcare, building homes, feeding the homeless to supporting our immigrant communities, all six of our awardees tonight are pillars of our community,” said Congressman Johnson. “You feed, heal, shelter, and nurture people of every age, gender, race, socioeconomic status and political persuasion – but I can’t help but reflect that your impact on young people is most profound. Your work benefits all Georgians by pouring into our next generation, and today we say thank you.” To watch the ceremony, click HERE. Photos of the winning organizations attached. More photos are available upon request. | 1 | 2026-08-27T16:10:01Z | 2026-08-27T16:10:50Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7373 | Congressman Allen Announces September Community Office Hours | 2026-08-27 | 2026 | 2026-08 | 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 members of his staff 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 FEMA, Social Security, Veterans Affairs, Medicare, and others. Community Office Hours are a quarterly resource provided by Congressman Allen's staff designed to serve constituents closer to home. Congressman Allen himself will not be in attendance. After the announcement, Congressman Allen issued 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 dedicated caseworkers stand ready to help you. Please visit my team during Community Office Hours in September 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): Burke County WHEN: Tuesday, September 8th from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM WHERE: County Commission Boardroom, Burke County Courthouse 111 E. 6th Street Waynesboro, GA 30830 Candler County WHEN: Tuesday, September 15th from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM WHERE: Metter City Hall 49 S. Rountree Street Metter, GA 30439 Columbia County WHEN: Wednesday, September 16th from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM WHERE: Grovetown City Hall 103 Old Wrightsboro Road Grovetown, GA 30813 Effingham County WHEN: Friday, September 11 from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM WHERE: Effingham County Board of Commissioners Office 804 S. Laurel St, Suite 200 Springfield, GA 31329 Emanuel County WHEN: Friday, September 18th from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM WHERE: Swainsboro-Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce 102 S. Main Street Swainsboro, GA 30401 Evans County WHEN: Tuesday, September 15th from 1:00 PM –… | 1 | 2026-08-28T17:11:49Z | 2026-08-28T17:13:14Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3755 | Rep. Clyde Applauds $93.3 Million Investment to Transform Rural Healthcare Access Across Georgia | 2026-08-27 | 2026 | 2026-08 | 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) applauded the Trump Administration’s announcement that a $93.3 million investment is being delivered to Georgia to help strengthen rural hospitals and improve health outcomes through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This investment was made possible through Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which received Rep. Clyde’s vote and unanimous Democrat opposition, including from Georgia’s Democrat Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock. The OBBBA delivered a historic $50 billion investment, known as the Rural Health Transformation Program, to help states modernize rural health. “I’m deeply thankful for President Trump and his Administration’s implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s commitment to invest in and ultimately improve rural healthcare,” said Clyde. “From strengthening the workforce to expanding access to critical care, this investment will make a tremendous impact throughout the Peach State, including in the rural communities across the Ninth District. It’s incredible to see the Rural Health Transformation Program in action, delivering on our promise to make rural America healthy again.” Background Today’s announcement, which is just one part of the larger overall funding amount awarded to Georgia for Fiscal Year 2026, completes Georgia’s initial Year 1 award cycle. Projects supported by this funding include: Preparing rural hospitals for value-based care: Georgia is supporting 87 rural hospitals with pre-implementation funding to prepare for participation in Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) AHEAD Model, helping providers build the capacity needed to transition toward more sustainable, accountable models of care. Strengthening the rural healthcare workforce: Investments are expanding education and training opportunities for nurses, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics, while supporting new approaches to recruiting and retaining healthcare professionals in rural communities… | 1 | 2026-08-28T17:11:49Z | 2026-08-28T17:13:14Z |
| https://jack.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-brian-jack-tours-delta-air-lines-and-visits-third-district | Congressman Brian Jack Tours Delta Air Lines and Visits with Third District Employees | 2026-08-27 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | GA | Brian Jack | J000311 | jack.house.gov | jack | https://jack.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 27, 2026 Contact: Joseph Brannan ATLANTA, GA – Today, Congressman Brian Jack visited Delta Air Lines’ headquarters in Atlanta and toured its TechOps facility, the largest aviation, repair and overhaul operation in North America. Following the tour, Congressman Jack met with Delta leadership to discuss legislative priorities and issues affecting the aviation industry. Congressman Brian Jack said, “Thank you to Delta Air Lines for inviting me to tour your cutting edge TechOps facility! I enjoyed meeting with many hardworking constituents including the aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) and engineers who maintain and repair Delta’s fleet of more than 1,000 aircraft, as well as hundreds of additional aircraft from airline, cargo, military, and government customers worldwide. We discussed the importance of workforce development, and the impactful partnerships and programs Delta has forged with institutions like West Georgia Technical College. Our Congressional District is home to more Delta Air Lines employees than any other district in America, and I am proud to be their voice in Congress!” "We were honored to welcome Congressman Brian Jack to Delta and to showcase the talented people whose expertise, innovation and commitment keep Delta operating safely and reliably every day,” said Delta President Peter Carter. “Congressman Jack has been a strong champion for Delta, our employees and the communities we serve, and we appreciate his leadership on issues that support American aviation, economic growth and workforce development. We are grateful for his partnership and look forward to continuing to work together to strengthen Georgia's position as a global aviation leader." Joining Congressman Jack were: Delta President Peter Carter, Chief Marketing & Product Officer Ranjan Goswami, Senior Vice President David Watson, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Heather Wingate, Alex Root Vice President of TechOps Planning, Technology, and Materials, and other members of Delta Air … | 1 | 2026-08-28T17:11:49Z | 2026-08-28T17:13:14Z |
| https://nikemawilliams.house.gov/posts/congresswoman-nikema-williams-statement-on-the-eleventh-circuit-courts-decision-on-georgia-district-maps | Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ Statement on the Eleventh Circuit Court’s Decision on Georgia District Maps | 2026-08-26 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | GA | Nikema Williams | W000788 | nikemawilliams.house.gov | nikemawilliams | https://nikemawilliams.house.gov/press | scraper | ATLANTA, GA – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement in response to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ordering a review of Georgia’s district maps under new voting rights rules based on the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais. Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said: “Georgia voters deserve representation, not maps rigged by politicians to protect their own power. For too long, partisan gerrymandering has divided Black communities and diluted the power of Black voters who are central to Georgia’s democracy. The Eleventh Circuit’s decision means Georgia’s maps will once again be reviewed under the new standards established in Louisiana v. Callais. But no court decision changes this fundamental principle: Black voters deserve the opportunity to elect candidates of their choice, and their political power cannot be erased at the mapmaking table. Voters should choose their representatives–politicians shouldn’t choose their voters. I will keep fighting against partisan gerrymandering and for fair maps that protect Black representation. We must ensure every Georgian’s voice is heard.” | 1 | 2026-08-27T16:10:01Z | 2026-08-27T16:10:50Z |
| https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/sen-ossoff-working-across-the-aisle-to-improve-maternal-health-in-georgia/ | Sen. Ossoff Working Across the Aisle to Improve Maternal Health in Georgia | 2026-08-26 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Jon Ossoff | O000174 | www.ossoff.senate.gov | ossoff | https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/?jsf=jet-engine:press-list | scraper | Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working across the aisle to improve maternal health in Georgia. Sen. Ossoff is cosponsoring the NIH Implementing a Maternal health and PRegnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone (IMPROVE) Act to provide funding for the National Institutes of Health’s IMPROVE Initiative, which conducts research to prevent maternal mortality and morbidity. The NIH IMPROVE Act, introduced by Sens. Katie Britt (R-AL) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), would authorize $73.4 million annually for the NIH IMPROVE initiative for seven years and would ensure consistent resources for ongoing research to reduce preventable causes of maternal deaths and improve health care for women before, during, and after pregnancy. “The shockingly high maternal mortality rate for women in Georgia is a travesty. It is unacceptable for any mother to suffer or die because she lacks proper care,” Sen. Ossoff said. “I am working to pass this bipartisan bill to reduce maternal deaths and improve health care for women before, during, and after pregnancy.” Sen. Ossoff continues working to support the health and safety of Georgia mothers and children. In April, Sen. Ossoff cosponsored the Social Determinants for Moms Act to improve maternal health outcomes and reduce the maternal mortality rate in Georgia and across the country. Last summer, as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Sen. Ossoff worked across the aisle to secure key provisions in the U.S. Senate Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services and Education funding bill, including restoring staffing for Safe Motherhood and Infant Health programs; increasing funding for implementation of the Kira Johnson Act, which provides funding for community-based organizations working to advance maternal health; and restoring NIH’s participation in the Safe to Sleep campaign. In May 2025, Sen. Ossoff released findings from his investigation into the impacts of Georgia’s 6-week abortion ban, in which Georgia OBGYNs revealed they had personally encountered cases in w… | 1 | 2026-08-27T16:10:01Z | 2026-08-27T16:10:50Z |
| https://mcbath.house.gov/2026/08/26/mcbath-harder-announce-new-legislation-to-scale-up-job-training-programs-across-the-u-s/ | McBath, Harder Announce New Legislation to Scale Up Job Training Programs Across the U.S. | 2026-08-26 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | GA | Lucy McBath | M001208 | mcbath.house.gov | mcbath | https://mcbath.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Atlanta, GA – Today, Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06) and Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) announced new legislation to scale up local workforce development programs and kickstart a national job training model. The Better Jobs through Evidence and Innovation Act would unlock new federal funding to expand programs which help vulnerable youth build skills and get hired at local businesses, while also building a national workforce development model around proven local strategies. “I’m proud to lead the Better Jobs Through Evidence and Innovation Act alongside my colleagues, because there is more than one path to a successful career,” said Rep. McBath. “Consider the single parent looking for a more targeted training program to move into a stable, well-paying job. This legislation will modernize our workforce development pipeline, directing resources where they will have the greatest impact and supporting folks from every background chasing every kind of career.” “Finding a good-paying job to support a family on has gotten way too hard, but Valley organizations have already proven that evidence-based training can bridge that gap,” said Rep. Harder. “What we need now is for the federal government to supercharge these efforts and make sure that the next generation has the training to develop skills, get hired in high-demand jobs, and achieve lifelong career success. My bill takes what’s working in the Valley and jumpstarts efforts to build a national model around these local workforce successes.” How the Better Jobs through Evidence and Innovation Act scales up proven local programs: New Federal Funding – Three tiers of funding to support the development and expansion of evidence-based employment and training programs that generate demonstrated, long-term economic improvements for jobseekers and employers. Cuts Red Tape – Makes it easier for proven workforce programs to scale nationally without navigating the eligibility requirements of more than one hundred local workforce development boards. Local Leadership – Puts funding in t… | 1 | 2026-09-01T09:48:49Z | 2026-09-01T09:49:51Z |
| https://mccormick.house.gov/media/press-releases/mccormick-marine-abbey-gate-wasnt-military-disaster-it-was-biden | McCormick: As a Marine, Abbey Gate wasn’t a military disaster. It was a Biden administration betrayal. | 2026-08-26 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | GA | Richard McCormick | M001218 | mccormick.house.gov | mccormick | https://mccormick.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | In case you missed it, Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) recently wrote an op-ed in the Washington Examiner commemorating the fifth anniversary of the tragic attack at Abbey Gate on August 26, 2021. A Marine, Navy veteran, and former head of emergency medicine in Kandahar, McCormick reflected on his own service in Afghanistan, the sacrifices made by a generation of American service members, and the failed Biden-era policies that culminated in the chaotic withdrawal and the deaths of 13 American heroes. McCormick honored the lives and service of those brave Americans while highlighting the need for accountability and ensuring our nation learns from the failures that led to that devastating day. You can read the op-ed HERE or below. Image Five years ago, 13 American service members were killed at Abbey Gate during the final, chaotic days of America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. Eleven Marines, one soldier, and one sailor reported for duty that day, surrounded by thousands of desperate people trying to escape a country falling back into Taliban control. At 5:36 p.m. on Aug. 26, 2021, an ISIS-K terrorist detonated a suicide bomb in the crowd, killing those 13 Americans and countless Afghan civilians. For me, the anniversary of Abbey Gate is deeply personal. I served over 20 years in the United States Marine Corps and Navy, deploying to combat zones in Africa, the Persian Gulf, and Afghanistan. In Kandahar, I led the emergency medicine department and felt the cost of war: lost limbs, traumatic brain injuries, and catastrophic wounds that changed young Americans’ lives forever. For two decades, Americans answered the call to protect freedom in Afghanistan. Some never came home. Others returned with wounds, both visible and invisible, that they will carry for the rest of their lives, and their families will carry those burdens with them. That is why the collapse of Afghanistan was so painful for so many veterans. As the Taliban swept across the country and reclaimed Kabul, we saw images of desperate Afghans cl… | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7358 | Congressman Allen Presents Washington County Students with Congressional Award Gold Medal | 2026-08-25 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | GA | Rick W. Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | allen | https://allen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Yesterday, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) visited Brentwood School in Sandersville, Georgia to present three 12th District students with the Congressional Award, the highest honor Congress presents to America's youth. Congress established the Congressional Award in 1979 to recognize initiative, service, and achievement in young people. The Congressional Award provides a structure for young Americans to learn the value of service, personal development, fitness, and citizenship through character forming experiences that shape tomorrow’s leaders and our country’s future. | 1 | 2026-08-26T05:33:32Z | 2026-08-26T05:34:56Z |
| https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-johnson-denounces-scotus-decision-opening-door-trumps | Congressman Johnson Denounces SCOTUS Decision Opening Door for Trump’s Attacks on Mail-in Ballots Ahead of November Elections | 2026-08-25 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | GA | Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | J000288 | hankjohnson.house.gov | hankjohnson | https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet, issued the following statement: “As it did with Trump’s unauthorized and illegal quest to build his golden ballroom, the 6/3 MAGA Supreme Court has used the shadow docket to grant Trump’s emergency petition that allows him to proceed with his nefarious plan to decide who gets to vote by mail. The real emergency is that a hyper-partisan Supreme Court is headed toward allowing Trump to steal the November elections. It is urgent that Congress passes my bill that places term limits on lifetime-tenured, unaccountable Supreme Court justices. ### | 1 | 2026-08-26T05:33:32Z | 2026-08-26T05:34:56Z |
| https://jack.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-brian-jack-tours-tanner-medical-center-and-hosts-discussion-local | Congressman Brian Jack Tours Tanner Medical Center and Hosts Discussion with Local Healthcare Leaders | 2026-08-25 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | GA | Brian Jack | J000311 | jack.house.gov | jack | https://jack.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2026 Contact: Joseph Brannan CARROLLTON, GA – Today, Congressman Brian Jack visited Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton. During his visit, Congressman Jack hosted a discussion with local healthcare leaders on key priorities, upcoming legislation, and the federal rulemaking process. Following the meeting, Loy Howard led Congressman Jack on a tour of the Tanner Medical Center campus. Congressman Brian Jack said, “Today, I visited the incredible doctors, nurses, and healthcare administrators at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton. Founded in 1949, Tanner is a central pillar of the Carroll County community and the #1 employer in the area. As an independent, non-profit regional healthcare system, its needs are sometimes different than other hospitals, and I am grateful for the partnership we’ve developed to deliver unique solutions and expand access to affordable healthcare for Georgians across our Congressional District. We discussed the significant opportunities provided by the Rural Health Transformation Program, which was created through enactment of the Working Families Tax Cuts, and I look forward to working with President Trump’s Administration to deliver additional investments in rural Georgia healthcare.” Tanner Health President/CEO Loy Howard said, “Tanner was honored to welcome Congressman Brian Jack for a tour and briefing of west Georgia’s premier health system. His engagement underscores the importance of strong partnerships in advancing the health of the communities we mutually serve, and we appreciate his commitment to understanding the challenges and opportunities facing local healthcare. Joining Congressman Jack were: State Senator Tim Bearden, Tanner Health President/CEO Loy Howard, COO Eric Dalton, CSO Clint Hoffman, CIO Greg Schulenburg, other members of Tanner Health’s leadership team, and Wesley Stone. Congressman Jack represents Georgia's 3rd Congressional District, which includes Carroll County. If Congressman Jack may be of service to you and your fam… | 1 | 2026-08-26T05:33:32Z | 2026-08-26T05:34:56Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=16623 | Rep. Carter, Southern Healthcare Collaborative announce HHS grants for Rural Health Services | 2026-08-24 | 2026 | 2026-08 | 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) today released the following statement after joining Southern Healthcare Collaboration leaders and local officials in Baxley to announce new federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “Every Georgian deserves access to quality health care, no matter their ZIP code. As a pharmacist who spent more than 30 years serving patients in South Georgia, I know how critical our rural health care providers are to the communities they serve. This investment will strengthen our health care workforce, support local providers, and help ensure South Georgians can get the quality care they deserve close to home,” said Rep. Carter. | 1 | 2026-08-25T05:31:37Z | 2026-08-25T05:33:09Z |
| https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/sen-ossoff-rev-warnock-upgrading-savannah-hilton-head-international-airport-through-bipartisan-infrastructure-law/ | Sen. Ossoff & Rev. Warnock Upgrading Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport Through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law | 2026-08-24 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Jon Ossoff | O000174 | www.ossoff.senate.gov | ossoff | https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/?jsf=jet-engine:press-list | scraper | Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff today announced new bipartisan infrastructure law resources to upgrade Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. Today, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock announced they are delivering more than $4 million in Federal funding through the bipartisan infrastructure law to upgrade and help maintain Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The Federal funding, delivered through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program, will help reconstruct a taxiway at the airport. “Georgia’s airports are a key driver of job creation and economic competitiveness. That’s why we are pleased to deliver this funding through the bipartisan infrastructure law for Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. Our bipartisan infrastructure law will continue to deliver long-overdue upgrades to Georgia’s infrastructure for years to come,” Sen. Ossoff said. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to deliver for Georgia, and I’m proud to have worked with Senator Ossoff and my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get this done,” said Sen. Rev. Warnock. “Georgia is one of the most important aviation states in the nation. I will always champion our airports and aviation community to ensure that our economy and travelers can reach new heights.” Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock continue delivering resources to upgrade Georgia’s airports and strengthen economic growth. In May, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock delivered $10 million in Federal funding through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Terminal Program (ATP), authorized by the bipartisan infrastructure law, to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. In September 2024, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock delivered over $60 million in Federal investments for Georgia’s airports through the bipartisan infrastructure law, including over $11 million for taxiway construction at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. In May 2024, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnoc… | 1 | 2026-08-26T05:33:32Z | 2026-08-26T05:34:56Z |
| https://fuller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-fuller-keeps-promise-of-opening-two-new-offices-in-northwest-georgia | Congressman Fuller Keeps Promise of Opening Two New Offices in Northwest Georgia | 2026-08-20 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | GA | Clay Fuller | F000485 | fuller.house.gov | fuller | https://fuller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | NORTHWEST GEORGIA —Congressman Fuller promised the hardworking people of Northwest Georgia that he would open two new district offices to better serve constituents across Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. Today, that promise is fulfilled.. Opening these two new offices in Rome and Dallas, two of the most populated cities in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, will make it easier for constituents across the district to access their congressional office and receive assistance with casework, Social Security, VA services, and other federal matters. This expansion reflects Congressman Fuller’s commitment to being accessible, responsive, and transparent, and ensuring the people of Northwest Georgia have a strong and accessible advocate in Congress. The new district offices are located at the addresses below and will be open during the following hours of operation: Dallas District Office Paulding County Watson Government Complex - Located on the second floor. 240 Constitution Boulevard, Dallas, Georgia 30132 Open Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Rome District Office Floyd County Administrative Building- Located on the second floor. 12 East 4th Ave, Rome, Georgia 30161 Open Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Our Dalton district office remains fully operational and will be open during the following hours of operation: Dalton District Office 702 South Thornton Ave, P.O. Box 829, Dalton, Georgia 30722 Open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. “I am proud to officially open two new district offices for the hardworking people of Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. My team and I are committed to being there for our constituents, and these offices will allow us to be more accessible and better serve communities across Northwest Georgia. I am honored to fulfill my promise to expand our constituent services throughout the district and ensure we are putting the people of Georgia’s 14th District first, serving them not only in Washington, but right here at home.” — Congre… | 1 | 2026-08-21T05:30:57Z | 2026-08-21T05:32:22Z |
| https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warnock-pushes-federal-reserve-chair-to-include-labor-in-new-federal-reserve-ai-task-force/ | Warnock Pushes Federal Reserve Chair to Include Labor in New Federal Reserve AI Task Force | 2026-08-20 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Raphael G. Warnock | W000790 | www.warnock.senate.gov | warnock | https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock is calling on Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh to include worker perspectives as the Fed assesses the implications of new technologies for the American workforce All three individuals tapped to advise the Fed on artificial intelligence have financial ties to the industry Senator Warnock has long championed protections for American workers as automation and AI reshape the workforce and economy Senator Reverend Warnock, colleagues: “A task force asked to assess AI’s real economic impact on the labor force and the Fed’s mandate to promote maximum employment cannot do so accurately while excluding the very people best positioned to describe how that impact is unfolding: American workers” Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Ranking Member of the Banking Subcommittee on Economic Policy, and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee, led a Senate coalition demanding that Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh include worker perspectives as the Fed assesses the implications of new technologies for the American workers whose jobs may be displaced by artificial intelligence (AI). “AI’s potential to reshape work is significant, and the stakes for workers are high: even a partial shift in how tasks are automated could affect millions of jobs across the economy, and workers have the necessary first-hand accounting of how AI is currently reshaping day-to-day tasks,” wrote Senator Warnock and his colleagues. “A task force asked to assess AI’s real economic impact on the labor force and the Fed’s mandate to promote maximum employment cannot do so accurately while excluding the very people best positioned to describe how that impact is unfolding: American workers.” Last month, Chairman Warsh launched the Federal Reserve’s Task Force on Productivity and Jobs to evaluate how AI and other emerging technologies could affect the economy and the labor market. Yet, in an alarming conflict of interest, all three advisors selected to advis… | 1 | 2026-08-21T05:30:57Z | 2026-08-21T05:32:22Z |
| https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warnock-secures-more-than-7-million-in-federal-funding-to-support-georgia-during-hurricane-season/ | Warnock Secures More than $7 Million in Federal Funding to Support Georgia During Hurricane Season | 2026-08-20 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Raphael G. Warnock | W000790 | www.warnock.senate.gov | warnock | https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | This follows Senator Warnock’s most recent announcement, securing nearly $90 million in outstanding Helene payments to Georgia communities Last year, Senator Warnock released a report finding that the Trump administration was shortchanging Georgia communities more than half a billion dollars in disaster relief aid Senator Reverend Warnock: “I am proud to announce that funding is coming to Georgia to help our communities be better prepared for hurricane season and other disasters” Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) has successfully secured nearly $10 million in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Georgia communities to keep residents and vital infrastructure safe and secure in the midst of hurricane season. “The people of Georgia stepped up last year when our communities were devastatingly hit by Hurricane Helene,” said Senator Reverend Warnock. “I am proud to announce that funding is coming to Georgia to help our communities be better prepared for hurricane season and other disasters. Georgia communities will be more resilient and better prepared for severe weather with new systems to combat flooding and improved emergency communications.” Earlier this year, Senator Warnock successfully secured an additional $87 million in federal funding for payments owed to Georgia counties and entities following Hurricane Helene. In December 2025, Senator Warnock announced $314 million in federal funding for outstanding payments owed to Georgia communities in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The funding, part of a disaster recovery bill championed by Senator Warnock in 2024, is meant to reimburse local communities for funds spent on recovery. In 2025, a year after Hurricane Helene made landfall, Senator Warnock released a report finding that the Trump administration was withholding $600 million in promised recovery aid to Georgians. Despite bipartisan Congressional support for the immediate delivery of disaster recovery funds, the distribution of aid has been … | 1 | 2026-08-21T05:30:57Z | 2026-08-21T05:32:22Z |
| https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/sen-ossoff-working-across-the-aisle-to-strengthen-lung-cancer-prevention/ | Sen. Ossoff Working Across the Aisle to Strengthen Lung Cancer Prevention | 2026-08-20 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Jon Ossoff | O000174 | www.ossoff.senate.gov | ossoff | https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/?jsf=jet-engine:press-list | scraper | Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working across the aisle to strengthen lung cancer prevention for Georgia families. Sen. Ossoff is cosponsoring the bipartisan Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act to support lung cancer prevention research in Georgia and across the country. The bill, first introduced by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Tina Smith (D-MN), would require the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to assess the status of and identify opportunities to accelerate research related to lung cancer in women. The review would include data from HHS, the Department of Defense, and Department of Veterans Affairs with the goal of identifying new opportunities for research and providing recommendations for national cancer screening strategies. “Early cancer detection saves lives. That’s why I’m helping lead Senators in both parties to support cancer prevention research and better protect Georgians from lung cancer,” Sen. Ossoff said. Sen. Ossoff continues working to increase Georgians’ access to lifesaving and preventative health care. Earlier this year, Sen. Ossoff delivered $850,000 to Clark Atlanta University to strengthen prostate cancer research through bipartisan government funding legislation that became law on February 3. Sen. Ossoff also delivered $800,000 to Augusta University to upgrade cancer research equipment. In March, Sen. Ossoff worked with Republicans and Democrats to expand access to early-detection cancer screenings for seniors in Georgia. The bipartisan Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act, cosponsored by Sen. Ossoff, was signed into law on February 3 as part of bipartisan government funding legislation. In April of 2025, Sen. Ossoff spoke out about proposed cuts by the Trump Administration to federal childhood cancer research funding. Click here to read the Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act. # # # | 1 | 2026-08-22T05:24:59Z | 2026-08-22T05:26:16Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3721 | Rep. Clyde Honors Stephens County’s Julie Paysen as Special Georgian of the Ninth | 2026-08-19 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | GA | Andrew S. Clyde | C001116 | clyde.house.gov | clyde | https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | GAINESVILLE, GA — This week, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) recognized former Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President Julie Paysen as a Special Georgian of the Ninth to honor her incredible impact on the local community. On Monday, Congressman Clyde surprised Julie with the award during lunch at the X-Factor Grill in Toccoa. The working lunch featured Julie and her husband, Pastor Steve Paysen; Toccoa-Stephens Chamber of Commerce President Tessa Reavis; Stephens County Development Authority (SCDA) President & CEO Brittany Ivey; Stephens County Commissioner Tara Simmons; SCDA Board Member Cassandra Wilkins; SCDA Treasurer Rick Phillips; City of Toccoa Commissioner Terry Carter; Stephens County Hospital CEO Van Loskoski; Fieldale Farms CFO Eddie Elrod; and SCDA Assistant to President & CEO Sadie Hawkins. After delivering remarks highlighting Julie’s economic achievements and civic involvement, Rep. Clyde presented her with a Special Georgian of the Ninth certificate. “Whether fostering economic prosperity in Toccoa or spreading the Gospel with her husband, Julie’s passion to serve and ultimately strengthen the local community is deeply admirable,” said Clyde. I’m honored to award Julie as a Special Georgian of the Ninth, and I’m thankful for her dedication to improve the lives and futures of our fellow Northeast Georgians. I’m confident that the fruits of her labor will continue to grow and shine throughout Stephens County for decades to come.” Julie Paysen served as the President of the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce from 2014 to 2026. During her tenure, the Chamber achieved a prestigious 5-Star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce — an impressive distinction held by only 129 local chambers nationwide. Julie herself was recognized as a Georgia Certified Chamber Executive by the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Additionally, as the official Film Liaison for Stephens County's Camera Ready Community initiative, Julie successfully facilitated multiple fil… | 1 | 2026-08-20T05:28:41Z | 2026-08-20T05:29:58Z |
| https://jack.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-brian-jack-tours-biblical-history-center-troup-county-leaders | Congressman Brian Jack Tours Biblical History Center with Troup County Leaders | 2026-08-19 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | GA | Brian Jack | J000311 | jack.house.gov | jack | https://jack.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Joseph Brannan TROUP COUNTY, GA – Today, Congressman Brian Jack toured the Biblical History Center in LaGrange with local officials from Troup County. Founded in 2006, the Biblical History Center has welcomed over 150,000 visitors through its doors over the past 20 years, serving as an important community pillar within Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District. The museum features authentic archaeological replicas, Biblical meal presentations, artifact exhibits, and other interactive experiences. Congressman Brian Jack said, “I had a wonderful time touring the Biblical History Center in LaGrange this afternoon. The museum is celebrating its 20-year anniversary this year, and it features large-scale archaeological replicas of Biblical structures, interactive exhibits, and hundreds of artifacts from ancient Israel. The Biblical History Center offers guests an opportunity to journey to the past and experience what life was like during the time of Jesus and his disciples. Thank you to the Biblical History Center team for inspiring the next generation of archaeologists and Biblical scholars!” Joining Congressman Jack were: LaGrange Mayor Jim Arrington, Connie Hensler, president of the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce, Dan Woltmann, and other local officials. For more information about the Biblical History Center, please visit www.biblicalhistorycenter.com. Congressman Jack represents Georgia's 3rd Congressional District, which includes all of Troup County. If Congressman Jack may be of service to you and your family, please visit jack.house.gov. ### | 1 | 2026-08-20T05:28:41Z | 2026-08-20T05:29:58Z |
| https://jack.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-brian-jack-visits-muscogee-county-school-and-hosts-discussion | Congressman Brian Jack Visits Muscogee County School and Hosts Discussion with Local Educators | 2026-08-19 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | House | GA | Brian Jack | J000311 | jack.house.gov | jack | https://jack.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Joseph Brannan MUSCOGEE COUNTY, GA – Today, Congressman Brian Jack visited Blanchard Elementary School in Muscogee County, and hosted a discussion with local educators. During his visit, Congressman Jack joined fourth and fifth grade students for an interactive assembly about the Constitution and Congress. Then, Congressman Jack hosted a discussion with local educators and school administrators to address needs from the community, followed by a tour of the Blanchard Elementary School campus. Congressman Brian Jack said, “Today, I was honored to visit the next generation of Georgian leaders at Blanchard Elementary School. As students return to school this month, we’re reminded of the incredible teachers who shape countless lives and the opportunities that a quality education provides. Thank you to Principal Lester, Mr. Williams, and Blanchard Elementary School for inviting me to visit, and thank you to the amazing educators of the Muscogee County School District for guiding the future of Georgia through your classrooms!” Joining Congressman Jack were: Muscogee County Board of Education Member Nickie Tillery, Blanchard Elementary School Principal Elizabeth Lester, and other district and local educators. Congressman Jack represents Georgia's 3rd Congressional District, which includes part of Muscogee County. If Congressman Jack may be of service to you and your family, please visit jack.house.gov. | 1 | 2026-08-20T05:28:41Z | 2026-08-20T05:29:58Z |
| https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warnock-visits-ice-detention-center-pushes-for-answers-on-lack-of-basic-medical-care/ | Warnock Visits ICE Detention Center, Pushes for Answers on Lack of Basic Medical Care | 2026-08-18 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Raphael G. Warnock | W000790 | www.warnock.senate.gov | warnock | https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Today, Senator Reverend Warnock toured Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, GA to conduct Congressional oversight of the federal facility Since January 2025, multiple individuals have died inside Stewart Detention Center, during transport, or shortly after being medically released from the facility VIDEO: Senator Reverend Warnock Reacts to ICE Detention Center Tour Lumpkin, GA – Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) visited the Stewart Detention Center to push for answers about the lack of basic medical care available inside the facility. The Senator spoke with several detainees, including a pregnant woman, who provided troubling accounts about access to basic medical care. The Senator spoke with immigration officials to demand answers on reports of overcrowding and increases in 911 calls from the facility. Since January 2025, multiple individuals have died inside Stewart Detention Center, during transport, or shortly after being medically released from the facility. According to reporting, 15 detainees have died since the facility opened in 2006. “Regardless of your politics, we should all be able to agree on this: everyone deserves to be treated with basic human dignity and respect,” said Senator Reverend Warnock. “There are serious concerns in these facilities, particularly around the delivery of basic medical care, and so as a member of Congress, I thought it was important for me, as a voice for Georgia, to spend time speaking directly to those in the facility. I’m going to keep asking questions. I’m going to keep holding people accountable.” Senator Reverend Warnock praying with family of a detainee The Senator also visited El Refugio, a nonprofit that supports immigrant families. He met with staff and the family of a detainee, a father whose family says he has no criminal record and has lived in the United States for over 25 years. He was detained on his way to work. The Senator spoke to his family about their fears that he was not receiving adequate medical care; the Senator prayed wit… | 1 | 2026-08-18T05:27:41Z | 2026-08-18T05:29:06Z |
| https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-warnock-leads-bipartisan-effort-to-increase-federal-grant-access-for-hbcus/ | ICYMI: Warnock Leads Bipartisan Effort to Increase Federal Grant Access for HBCUs | 2026-08-17 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Raphael G. Warnock | W000790 | www.warnock.senate.gov | warnock | https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Ahead of the 2026-2027 academic year, Senators Reverend Warnock (D-GA) and Katie Britt (R-AL) introduced the bipartisan HBCU Research Capacity Act, legislation that would streamline federal funding opportunities for HBCUs Senator Warnock has secured more than $265 million for Georgia’s 10 HBCUs, part of $17 billion in federal investments delivered to HBCUs across the nation Senator Warnock is a proud graduate of Morehouse College Washington, D.C. – Ahead of the 2026-2027 academic year, U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Katie Britt (R-AL) introduced a bipartisan bill that would streamline federal funding opportunities for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The HBCU Research Capacity Act would set up a federally coordinated website that compiles information about HBCU-eligible STEM research and development funding opportunities. “HBCUs are incubators of diverse excellence and have proven their ability time and again to punch above their weight,” said Senator Reverend Warnock. “Despite not always having every tool at their disposal, they continue to make massive contributions to the research and development community. This bipartisan bill will make securing federal dollars for their research efforts that much easier, and I am proud to work alongside another champion of HBCUs in Senator Katie Britt.” The HBCU Research Capacity Act would amend Title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to coordinate with federal agencies to create a centralized website listing these grant opportunities. This website would also share best practices for building research capacity, including recommendations from Federal, State, and local organizations. As the proud graduate of an HBCU, Senator Warnock is deeply committed to doing all he can to ensure these institutions thrive. To date, Senator Warnock has secured more than $265 million for Georgia HBCUs and more than $17 billion in total for HBCU campuses across the country. Alongside Senators Warnock and B… | 1 | 2026-08-18T05:27:41Z | 2026-08-18T05:29:06Z |
| https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/ms-now-jon-ossoff-has-a-congressional-superpower/ | MS NOW: “Jon Ossoff Has a Congressional Superpower” | 2026-08-14 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Jon Ossoff | O000174 | www.ossoff.senate.gov | ossoff | https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/?jsf=jet-engine:press-list | scraper | MS NOW: While some of the most “contentious partisan exchanges get the most attention,” Ossoff argued, the “investigation into corruption and civil rights abuses in our prison system,” the “mistreatment of military families by defense contractors” and the “abuse and trafficking of foster children in Georgia” are “equally important.” Washington, D.C. — MS NOW is highlighting U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff’s record of Congressional investigations that have uncovered corruption, abuse, and misconduct, and his legislative work to then solve corruption that his investigations uncovered. For example, in 2022, while investigating reports of corruption and abuse within Atlanta’s Federal prison as Chairman of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), Sen. Ossoff issued a Subpoena for the Biden Administration’s Bureau of Prisons Director, only securing his testimony after issuing the subpoena. Later in 2022, Sen. Ossoff unveiled the results of another 8-month bipartisan investigation, which uncovered that BOP employees sexually abused female prisoners in at least two-thirds (19 of 29 facilities) of Federal prisons that have held women over the past decade. Survivors of sexual abuse testified that BOP employees assaulted them in areas where they knew there was no camera coverage. After conducting the numerous investigations into the Federal prison system, Sen. Ossoff then used the evidence he uncovered to pass two bipartisan bills into law to strengthen oversight and accountability. In December 2022, Sen. Ossoff passed into law his bipartisan Prison Camera Reform Act with Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), which required the Federal Bureau of Prisons to upgrade outdated and broken security camera systems, ensuring all facilities have the coverage necessary to protect the safety of incarcerated people and staff. In 2024, Sen. Ossoff then passed into law his bipartisan Federal Prison Oversight Act to overhaul independent oversight of the Bureau of Prisons by mandating routine inspections of all facilities by the DOJ … | 1 | 2026-08-15T05:23:20Z | 2026-08-15T05:24:50Z |
| https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warnock-leads-inquiry-into-state-department-efforts-to-seek-personal-health-data-in-exchange-for-aid-to-developing-nations/ | Warnock Leads Inquiry into State Department Efforts to Seek Personal Health Data in Exchange for Aid to Developing Nations | 2026-08-12 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Raphael G. Warnock | W000790 | www.warnock.senate.gov | warnock | https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | In a new letter, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock presses the Trump Administration on their efforts to obtain personal health data from African countries in exchange for global health funding The Trump Administration has requested direct, real-time access to the health data of citizens in Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Liberia, and several other Sub-Saharan African countries The push for the sensitive information is part of the Administration’s America First Global Health Strategy, an initiative that requires countries to sign bilateral Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) agreements to receive global health foreign assistance from the U.S. Senator Reverend Warnock, colleagues: “State has reportedly demanded that Uganda give the United States direct, real-time access to nine of the nation’s health data systems for seven years… While global health programs have historically included data sharing components, they have never required direct access to privileged electronic systems for U.S. government representatives” Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness, led several of his Senate colleagues in a new letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and senior leadership at the State Department (State) regarding the Trump Administration’s efforts to obtain personal health data from African countries in exchange for global health funding. The Administration’s push for the sensitive information is part of its America First Global Health Strategy, an initiative that requires countries to sign bilateral MOU agreements to receive global health foreign assistance from the United States. Traditionally, public health data is shared with the U.S. through anonymized exports. Under the new agreement, the U.S. government is requiring direct log-in access to foreign nations’ national health systems. “State has reportedly demanded that Uganda give the United States direct, real-time… | 1 | 2026-08-13T06:17:16Z | 2026-08-13T06:18:13Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3717 | Rep. Clyde Leads Coalition Urging DOJ to Adopt Historic NFA Court Ruling Nationwide | 2026-08-11 | 2026 | 2026-08 | 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 nearly 50 of his House and Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to decline any appeal of last week’s historic ruling against National Firearms Act (NFA) registration for $0 NFA tax firearms, as well as to apply and set it nationwide through official rulemaking. On August 5th, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas delivered a monumental win to plaintiffs in Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF (consolidated with Jensen v. ATF). The landmark ruling struck down NFA registration requirements for suppressors, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), short-barreled shotguns (SBSs), and any other weapons (AOWs), rightly ruling that these requirements exceed Congress’s constitutional authority after Congress eliminated the NFA’s transfer and making taxes on those arms. In response, Rep. Clyde and his colleagues urge the DOJ to not appeal the ruling, which marks the most significant victory for the Second Amendment since the NFA was enacted in 1934. “We recognize the Department has a seven-day window under the court's order to seek relief at the appellate level, but we urge the Department not to appeal. An appeal would prolong regulatory uncertainty for law-abiding gun owners and businesses and would consume DOJ resources defending a position that this Congress and now a federal district court has said cannot stand. We ask that the Department decline to appeal, to seek rehearing, or to otherwise attempt to cabin or narrow this ruling.” The lawmakers further urge the DOJ to immediately take steps to apply the court’s ruling nationwide and make its outcome permanent via rulemaking. “Immediate application of the ruling nationwide is necessary to avoid the untenable alternative in the interim: a split enforcement regime in which the DOJ applies these requirements to one gun owner while declining to apply them to his neighbor, solely because one person happens to be a cust… | 1 | 2026-08-12T06:18:38Z | 2026-08-12T06:20:33Z |
| https://mcbath.house.gov/2026/08/11/mcbath-georgia-dems-highlight-governor-brian-kemps-final-opportunity-to-participate-in-summer-meal-program-for-hungry-children/ | McBath, Georgia Dems Highlight Governor Brian Kemp’s Final Opportunity to Participate in Summer Meal Program for Hungry Children | 2026-08-11 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | GA | Lucy McBath | M001208 | mcbath.house.gov | mcbath | https://mcbath.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Atlanta, GA — Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA-06) is once again leading the Democratic members of Georgia’s congressional delegation in urging Governor Brian Kemp to allow Georgia families to participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Summer EBT program. The members are calling on Governor Kemp to finally accept federal funding that would feed low-income children during the summer months and commit to participating in summer of 2027. For the third consecutive year, Governor Kemp has declined to enroll Georgia in Summer EBT, making the state one of only 12 nationwide refusing the program. This year represents Governor Kemp’s final opportunity to reverse course before leaving office in January. The letter is signed by Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff and Representatives Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, Jr. (GA-04), Sanford Bishop (GA-02), and Nikema Williams (GA-05). Summer EBT provides $40 per eligible child per month, totaling $120 over the summer. This support is a lifeline for families struggling to keep food on the table when school meal programs pause. Of Georgia’s 2.8 million children, more than 40% qualify for the program but remain blocked from receiving it due to the Governor’s continued refusal. “Summer EBT is one of the simplest tools we have to prevent child hunger, yet Georgia continues to reject it,” said Rep. McBath. “Families are facing higher grocery prices and fewer resources, and denying children this benefit only makes life harder. We are urging Governor Kemp to finally allow Georgia to participate and ensure our children have the food they need.” “Committing to participate in Summer EBT is a basic step to ensuring that every child in our state, regardless of where they live or how much money their parents make, has access to the basic necessity of food when they are not in school,” the members write. The delegation emphasizes that this need is even more urgent following cuts to Medicaid and SNAP included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. These cuts have already r… | 1 | 2026-08-12T06:18:38Z | 2026-08-12T06:20:33Z |
| https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/sens-ossoff-britt-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-help-detect-prevent-colorectal-cancer/ | Sens. Ossoff, Britt Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Detect & Prevent Colorectal Cancer | 2026-08-11 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Jon Ossoff | O000174 | www.ossoff.senate.gov | ossoff | https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/?jsf=jet-engine:press-list | scraper | According to recent studies, colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death for Americans under 50 Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is introducing a bipartisan bill to expand early detection of colorectal cancer. Sens. Ossoff and Katie Britt (R-AL) are introducing the bipartisan Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act to help address the recent rise in colorectal cancer rates in youth. According to recent studies, colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death for Americans under 50, despite being highly preventable and treatable when detected early. Sen. Ossoff’s bipartisan bill would provide funding to states to help individuals get screened for colorectal cancer, increase public awareness, and support health care professionals. Nearly 5,200 Georgians are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year, and colorectal cancer cases in Georgians under 50 jumped from around 7 per 100,000 people in the early 2000s to nearly 11.2 in 2022 according to CDC and NIH estimates. “Early cancer detection saves lives, and too many Georgians have shared heartbreaking stories with me about losing loved ones to colorectal cancer. I’m introducing this bipartisan bill with Senator Britt to expand early detection of colorectal cancer and better protect young Georgians from this devastating disease,” Sen. Ossoff said. “The staggering rise in colorectal cancer we’re seeing across the country demands action. We know that this especially aggressive cancer is affecting younger Americans now more than ever. We must give states and healthcare providers the resources they need to better inform and treat the public, which is why I’m proud to introduce this legislation with Senator Ossoff,” said Senator Britt. Sen. Ossoff continues working to increase Georgians’ access to lifesaving and preventative health care. In June, Sen. Ossoff offered an amendment to prevent insurance companies from denying or delaying needed health care, but Senate Republicans blocked Sen. Ossoff’s amendment. This fo… | 1 | 2026-08-12T06:18:38Z | 2026-08-12T06:20:33Z |
| https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warnock-secures-two-year-extensions-of-agoa-haiti-hope-help-in-bipartisan-funding-bill/ | Warnock Secures Two-Year Extensions of AGOA, Haiti HOPE/HELP in Bipartisan Funding Bill | 2026-08-11 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Raphael G. Warnock | W000790 | www.warnock.senate.gov | warnock | https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness, helped secure two-year extensions of AGOA, Haiti HOPE/HELP in last week’s bipartisan continuing resolution The extension of the trade programs maintains duty-free access on more than 1,800 products from AGOA participating nations. It also extends the HOPE and HELP trade programs, which provide duty-free access for apparel and textile products from Haiti Senator Reverend Warnock: “This extension is a win-win for Georgians and our trading partners in Haiti and Africa. It will lower the cost of everyday goods and improve our national security by helping stabilize the economies of our global partners” Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness, helped secure two-year extensions of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP), and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership and Encouragement (HOPE) in last week’s bipartisan continuing resolution (CR). The extension of the trade programs maintains duty-free access on more than 1,800 products from eligible countries and extends the HOPE and HELP trade programs, which provide duty-free access for apparel and textile products from Haiti. “This extension is a win-win for Georgians and our trading partners in Haiti and Africa,” said Senator Warnock. “It will lower the cost of everyday goods and improve our national security by helping stabilize the economies of our global partners. This victory shows what is possible when we center the people in policymaking.” In the aftermath of the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Congress passed the HELP Act to broaden the types of goods eligible for duty-free status to over 5,000 types of apparel and footwear. The law, which helped rebuild some of Haiti’s domestic industry, expired October 1, 2025. In February 2025, … | 1 | 2026-08-12T06:18:38Z | 2026-08-12T06:20:33Z |
| https://nikemawilliams.house.gov/posts/congresswoman-nikema-williams-joins-legislation-to-ban-ice-from-using-tsa-data | Congresswoman Nikema Williams Joins Legislation to Ban ICE from Using TSA Data | 2026-08-10 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | GA | Nikema Williams | W000788 | nikemawilliams.house.gov | nikemawilliams | https://nikemawilliams.house.gov/press | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) co-sponsored the No TSA Data for ICE Act, introduced by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), that would prevent the two agencies from coordinating to enforce the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda. In a dramatic violation of privacy rights, the Transportation and Security Administration is sharing passenger names, birth dates, and other data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, leading to a surge of arrests at airports. ICE agents are targeting immigrants in the process of changing status, including those waiting for visa extensions, with employment authorization documents, or recently married to a U.S. citizen. A Freedom of Information Act lawsuit obtained an information-sharing agreement between TSA and ICE from May 2025, exposing that acting TSA Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill lied in her testimony before Congress. “TSA is complicit in ICE expanding its chaos and cruelty to target our communities in our airports and has been openly lying about it,” said Tlaib. “Through an information-sharing agreement signed in 2025, TSA is readily offering up our immigrant residents to suffer at the hands of ICE agents so they can fulfill their daily arrest quota. One source from ICE even said it makes for ‘easy targets’ at airports—a disgusting exploitation of immigrants in status limbo. Immigrants should be able to safely fly in this country without the fear of arrest or deportation.” The bill would also prevent the Department of Homeland Security from retaliating against critics of ICE and the Trump Administration by revoking their status in trusted traveler programs, including TSA PreCheck and Global Entry. DHS is currently being sued by three U.S. citizens who lost Global Entry status after filming ICE activity. “When people fly, they should be able to trust that TSA won’t divulge their sensitive information or use it for political retaliation,” said Tlaib. “TSA has broken that trust in a gross violation of people’s First Amendment rights. This data sha… | 1 | 2026-08-11T05:54:29Z | 2026-08-11T05:56:25Z |
| https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/sens-ossoff-rev-warnock-again-demand-answers-from-dha-on-reduction-of-services-at-dwight-d-eisenhower-army-medical-center/ | Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Again Demand Answers from DHA on Reduction of Services at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center | 2026-08-07 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Jon Ossoff | O000174 | www.ossoff.senate.gov | ossoff | https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/?jsf=jet-engine:press-list | scraper | Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock launch second inquiry after DHA failed to respond to Senators’ latest questions Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock to DHA: “Servicemembers, their families, and veterans in Augusta deserve answers and information on how these potential changes could affect their ability to receive quality health care.” Fort Gordon, Ga. — U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock are again pushing back on plans to reduce services at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC). Earlier this week, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock again demanded answers from the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and urged the agency to abandon its plan to close all inpatient services at DDEAMC. This new inquiry comes after DHA failed to respond to the Senator’s response deadline in the June 2026 inquiry. DHA’s plan includes permanently closing inpatient care and transitioning the emergency room to an urgent care center, which could disrupt care for servicemembers, their families, and veterans, and add strain on the local health care system. However, despite announcing the closure of all inpatient services at DDEAMC, DHA has not yet finalized a list of which inpatient services would be closed upon implementation and questions remain unanswered about the transition to an ambulatory care center. In this latest inquiry, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock are demanding DHA immediately rescind Congressional notification for those changes in service until more information is received and the potential consequences for service members, veterans, and families in the CSRA are defined. “Seventeen days have passed since the deadline stated in our letter seeking more information about DHA’s decision to close all inpatient services at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC) and transition the facility to an ambulatory care center, and we have not received a response,” Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock wrote to Department of Defense (DoD) Assistant Secretary Keith Bass and DHA Director Vice Admiral Darin Via. “This is unacceptable… | 1 | 2026-08-08T05:41:38Z | 2026-08-08T05:43:24Z |
| https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/watch-warnock-delivers-senate-floor-speech-after-successfully-negotiating-restraints-on-trumps-tariff-authority/ | WATCH: Warnock Delivers Senate Floor Speech After Successfully Negotiating Restraints on Trump’s Tariff Authority | 2026-08-07 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Raphael G. Warnock | W000790 | www.warnock.senate.gov | warnock | https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Today, Senator Reverend Warnock delivered a Senate floor speech reaffirming his commitment to reining in the Trump administration’s costly tariff regime Earlier this week, Senator Warnock secured a key concession from the U.S. Trade Representative limiting the President’s tariff authority Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness, reaffirmed his commitment to reining in President Donald Trump’s reckless and costly tariff agenda in a speech on the Senate floor. Earlier this week, Senator Warnock successfully negotiated an agreement with the Trump administration to limit the President’s tariff authorities in the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. “These are not normal times. This is not a normal president,” said Senator Reverend Warnock. “If you give him an inch, he will take a mile. We don’t have to imagine. We are seeing it in real time, and everyday people, as a result of that, are struggling—struggling to buy groceries, struggling to buy gas, struggling to buy their kids back-to-school supplies. They are the ones who are suffering the consequences of his reckless tariff regime. But this commitment that we were able to get from Ambassador Greer is meaningful, because if the President ignores the law, if he oversteps his power, we will see him in court.” The non-partisan Tax Foundation found President Trump’s tariffs cost the average American household $1,000 last year. Most American families are on track to lose $1,300 from President Trump’s tariffs in 2026. Last week, Senator Warnock unveiled a new report that found the cost of required school supplies for a 4th grader can cost Georgia families more than $130 per child. Senator Warnock continues to push back against the Trump administration’s reckless tariff policy and the uncertain market conditions it creates for Georgia small businesses and the higher prices it imposes on Georgia families. R… | 1 | 2026-08-08T05:41:38Z | 2026-08-08T05:43:24Z |
| https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warnock-statement-on-dr-erica-schwartzs-nomination-to-lead-the-cdc/ | Warnock Statement on Dr. Erica Schwartz’s Nomination to Lead the CDC | 2026-08-06 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Raphael G. Warnock | W000790 | www.warnock.senate.gov | warnock | https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) released the following statement on his decision not to support the nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to serve as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “As a voice for Georgia, I am honored to represent the hardworking scientists, doctors, and administrative professionals who make up the CDC. These hardworking public servants have consistently put the American people and our country first, despite the attacks Secretary Kennedy and this administration continue to levy against them.” “As we approach the one-year anniversary of the attack on the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, it was important for me to hear that the next leader of the agency would stand up for the thousands of Georgians who have devoted their careers to protecting the health and safety of our nation.” “While I appreciated the opportunity to speak with Dr. Schwartz, I am not confident she will be able to serve as a strong enough check on this administration’s most dangerous impulses. Secretary Kennedy has shown again and again that he will pressure even good people to put politics ahead of public health. For that reason, I cannot support her nomination.” ### | 1 | 2026-08-06T07:37:31Z | 2026-08-06T07:38:34Z |
| https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warnock-statement-on-senate-agriculture-committee-farm-bill-markup/ | Warnock Statement on Senate Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Markup | 2026-08-06 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Raphael G. Warnock | W000790 | www.warnock.senate.gov | warnock | https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) released the following statement after today’s Farm Bill markup in the Senate Agriculture Committee. “Today’s Agriculture Committee markup was a missed opportunity to advance a bipartisan Farm Bill that supports farmers and families. Between the president’s tariff policy and his ongoing war in Iran, our farmers and the American people are struggling under the higher costs of everything. I have maintained for months that any deal needs to include a solution that would mitigate the disastrous cuts to SNAP that Senate Republicans enacted in their One Big Ugly Bill in July 2025. Senate Republicans’ current proposal does not go far enough in addressing my concerns.” “I will continue to work closely with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to reach an agreement that supports Georgia’s farmers and ensures families have the resources they need to buy groceries at the end of the month. There is a path to a bipartisan deal, and I remain hopeful we can get one done.” ### | 1 | 2026-08-07T06:11:19Z | 2026-08-07T06:12:42Z |
| https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warnock-wyden-push-trump-administration-to-cut-red-tape-requirements-in-medicaid/ | Warnock, Wyden Push Trump Administration to Cut Red Tape Requirements in Medicaid | 2026-08-06 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Raphael G. Warnock | W000790 | www.warnock.senate.gov | warnock | https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Ron Wyden are calling on the Trump administration to withdraw a policy that imposes strict Medicaid eligibility requirements on Americans seeking to obtain and maintain coverage Senator Warnock is a leading proponent of Medicaid expansion and has long championed efforts to increase access to affordable health care About 1.75 million fewer kids were enrolled in Medicaid this January, a year after Congressional Republicans cut $1 trillion from the program Senator Reverend Warnock, colleagues: “Implementing this rule will worsen Americans’ overall quality of health, waste millions of dollars on administrative red tape, and cause preventable health emergencies for all Americans” Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Ranking Member of the Finance Subcommittee on Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness, and Ron Wyden (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, led 47 of their Senate colleagues in demanding the Trump administration rescind new Medicaid work reporting requirements that would severely limit access to lifesaving health care coverage for millions of Americans. “We urge CMS to withdraw this rule to ensure that Medicaid can continue its mission of providing health coverage to low-income Americans. Implementing this rule will worsen Americans’ overall quality of health, waste millions of dollars on administrative red tape, and cause preventable health emergencies for all Americans,” wrote Senator Warnock and his colleagues. “States are not prepared to implement the agency’s onerous, subjective requirements. It is families who will suffer, especially the sickest Americans, like those with mental health and substance use disorders, cancer, and diabetes, who most urgently need the health care Medicaid provides.” In the letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz, Senator Warnock and his colleagues underscore that unnecessary restrictions on Medicaid eligibility would increase costs for milli… | 1 | 2026-08-07T06:11:19Z | 2026-08-07T06:12:42Z |
| https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warnock-secures-key-victory-puts-guardrails-on-president-trumps-tariff-powers/ | Warnock Secures Key Victory: Puts Guardrails on President Trump’s Tariff Powers | 2026-08-06 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Raphael G. Warnock | W000790 | www.warnock.senate.gov | warnock | https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Senator Reverend Warnock secured a key concession from the Trump Administration limiting the President’s tariff authority after a week-long pressure campaign Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness, secured a written commitment from the Trump Administration that would limit the President’s tariff authorities in the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The legislation will help curb Russia’s ability to continue earning billions of dollars from energy exports through third countries. After weeks of working behind the scenes to limit the President’s tariff authorities in the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, Senator Warnock supported the start of debate on the legislation and introduced a series of amendments to improve the bill. To ensure at least one of his amendments received a vote, the Senator successfully used procedural tools to pressure Senate leadership to call a vote on a bipartisan amendment with Senator Cassidy. After a conversation with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer earlier today, the Senator secured a written commitment restricting the President’s tariff authority under this legislation. The letter concedes the same limits that would have been established in the Warnock/Cassidy amendment. “Today is a small but meaningful victory for all Americans who’ve suffered under this President’s reckless tariffs. I continue to reject the idea that we have to choose between putting a check on Putin’s aggression and putting a check on this President’s tariff regime. I hope this is the first step towards Congress reasserting its role in placing guardrails on this President’s tariffs that raise the price of everything.” The non-partisan Tax Foundation found President Trump’s tariffs cost the average American household $1,000 last year. Most American families are on track to lose $1,300 from President Trump’s tariff… | 1 | 2026-08-08T05:41:38Z | 2026-08-08T05:43:24Z |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7324 | Rep. Allen Touts Federal Funding for Veterans' Cemetery in Augusta | 2026-08-05 | 2026 | 2026-08 | 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) participated in a press conference with several community leaders to tout federal funding for a new veterans' cemetery in Augusta, Georgia. With Congressman Allen's support, the funding for this project was appropriated via H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and made available through the Veterans Cemetery Grant Program. The grant opportunity will provide up to $10 million in federal funding to support the construction of a new veterans cemetery in the Augusta area. The grant will allow Georgia to expand burial options for the over 66,000 veterans and their eligible family members in East Central Georgia, ensuring dignified, accessible, and lasting honors for those who served. Congressman Allen touts federal funding for Augusta VA Cemetery to crowd of local veterans, residents, and leaders | 1 | 2026-08-06T07:37:31Z | 2026-08-07T06:12:42Z |
| https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3708 | Rep. Clyde Urges ATF to Limit Firearm Record Retention and Destroy Illegal Gun Registry | 2026-08-05 | 2026 | 2026-08 | 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 nearly 30 of his House Republican colleagues in sending a letter Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Director Robert Cekada urging the agency to limit the retention of firearm records to 20 years and immediately destroy digitally recorded firearm registration records. On May 6th, the ATF issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled “Firearm Records Retention Periods” (RIN 1140-AA95). This NPRM proposes that Form 4473s be retained for either 20 or 30 years by both federal firearms licensees (FFLs) and the ATF — meaning a firearm transaction record could be retained for up to 30 years by the selling FFL and an additional 30 years by the ATF after transfer to the National Tracing Center (NTC), for a potential maximum combined retention period of 60 years. In response, the lawmakers urge ATF Director Cekada to revise the agency’s proposed rule and destroy any digitized firearm transaction records. “In our view, the current practice of indefinite retention of firearm transaction records, and even the proposed retention period of up to 60 years, are excessive and risk infringing on the privacy of lawful gun owners. We therefore urge the ATF to revise this NPRM and instead promulgate a rule establishing a 20-year total retention policy, from the date of sale, for the physical, non-digitized firearm transaction records held by FFLs or the ATF and to provide for the immediate destruction of all such records older than 20 years. Furthermore, we urge the ATF to comply with existing law prohibitions on the recording and digitization of such firearm transaction records, and to immediately destroy any recordings of such records already in its possession.” Rep. Clyde and his colleagues cite the Firearm Owners' Protection Act of 1986 (FOPA) and a critical appropriations rider as explicit legal prohibitions on the ATF's current recordkeeping practices. “Read together, these two prohibitions permanently preclude the ATF from recording… | 1 | 2026-08-06T07:37:31Z | 2026-08-06T07:38:34Z |
| https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/sen-ossoff-statement-on-cdc-director-confirmation-vote-2/ | Sen. Ossoff Statement on CDC Director Confirmation Vote | 2026-08-05 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Jon Ossoff | O000174 | www.ossoff.senate.gov | ossoff | https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/?jsf=jet-engine:press-list | scraper | “I congratulate Dr. Schwartz on her Senate confirmation and sincerely hope her tenure at CDC will be a success for the Nation, the State of Georgia, and the CDC. “The CDC is currently under political attack by this Administration, which has gutted and demoralized the CDC workforce and disbanded critical CDC offices focused on maternal health and disease monitoring. “Secretary Kennedy’s reckless and sustained attack on the CDC puts Americans’ health at risk. Against this disturbing backdrop, after speaking with Dr. Schwartz, I lacked sufficient confidence in her independence. Accordingly, I voted against her confirmation. “I nevertheless stand ready to work with Dr. Schwartz to support the CDC, its vital mission, and the CDC’s workforce.” ### Your form has been received. Someone from our office will get back to you as soon as possible. Please allow 5–7 business days to process a request. If your request needs immediate attention, please don’t hesitate to call our Washington, D.C. office or Atlanta office. | 1 | 2026-08-06T07:37:31Z | 2026-08-06T07:38:34Z |
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