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https://www.perdue.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-david-perdue-recaps-this-years-results-previews-2018-on-fox-news Senator David Perdue Recaps This Years Results, Previews 2018 on Fox News 2017-12-30 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA David Perdue P000612 www.perdue.senate.gov     legacy Skip to primary navigation Skip to content Meet David Connect Helping You News 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.perdue.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-david-perdue-2017-in-photos Senator David Perdue: 2017 In Photos 2017-12-29 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA David Perdue P000612 www.perdue.senate.gov     legacy Skip to primary navigation Skip to content Meet David Connect Helping You News 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.perdue.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-david-perdue-highlights-president-trumps-year-of-accomplishments Senator David Perdue Highlights President Trumps Year of Accomplishments 2017-12-28 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA David Perdue P000612 www.perdue.senate.gov     legacy Skip to primary navigation Skip to content Meet David Connect Helping You News 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://austinscott.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/air-force-advanced-technology-and-training-center-coming-middle-ga (Houston Home Journal): Air Force Advanced Technology and Training Center Coming to Middle GA 2017-12-27 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Austin Scott S001189 austinscott.house.gov     legacy ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE Scientists, engineers, technicians and educators in Middle Georgia will have a state-of-the-art facility to help revolutionize future manufacturing technologies by late 2018. "Middle Georgia has a long and strong relationship with the Unites States Air Force, and I couldnt be more supportive or proud of the Air Forces decision to bring a new Advanced Technology and Training Center (ATTC) to Warner Robins, said U.S. Rep. Austin Scott.Brig. Gen. John Kubinec, Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex commander, agreed. "Innovation is about people working together, he said. "The Air Force Advanced Technology and Training Center is a place where people can collaborate and marry great ideas with technology. The ATTC will be a place to train on and test new technologies without interrupting actual aircraft maintenance production. The center will seek to capitalize on the government and academic talent of people in the Middle Georgia region and encourages new opportunities for local high schools, community colleges and universities. "This center is going to help us reach beyond the fence to interact with the men and women of the local community in ways we couldnt before, said Thomas Fischer, director of Engineering and Technical Management for the Air Force Sustainment Center. "This center will enable Robins Air Force Base and Middle Georgia to strengthen ties to work together in order to solve the Department of Defenses most difficult challenges and educate the current and future industry experts to ensure our air superiority. The facility will provide: quick reaction and qualification capabilities for new technologies and processes in a non-production environment; training capabilities for advanced technology equipment and processes; and, cross-discipline collaboration space to share ideas and interact real-time in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. By leveraging these capabilities, the center will allow the staff to work collaboratively to foster innovative thinking, increase education and trainin… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletter-archive/washington-watch-122617 Washington Watch - 12/26/17 2017-12-26 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Rob Woodall W000810 woodall.house.gov     legacy PRESIDENT TRUMP TO SIGN WOODALL LEGISLATION INTO LAW When I visit schools around the Seventh District, I am often asked, Where do the ideas for new laws come from? The answer that I give most often is that a constituent came to me with a problem, and we worked together to craft a solution. That was the case last week when the House passedS. 1393, the Jobs for Our Heroes Act.Section 2 of this bill, which is now on its way to the White House to be signed into law, is the exact text of my bill, H.R. 2547. It allows VA medical professionals physicians, physician assistants, chiropractors, advance practice nurses to conduct the medical examinations necessary for a veteran to be able to operate a commercial motor vehicle under the rules and regulations of the Department of Transportation. This common-sense legislation was approved by bipartisan majorities in both the House and Senate, and it is going to help veterans get back to work faster. I was proud to have worked with my main Democrat co-sponsor, Representative Julia Brownley (D-CA) on this measure as well as my friend Representative Pete Aguilar (D-CA) on the final version of this bill. Despite what you may hear elsewhere, bipartisanship is alive and well in Congress, and the Jobs for Our Heroes Act is a prime example of how we can work together to make a difference. FUNDING GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND SUPPORTING DISASTER AREAS While most of the focus last week was on tax reform, Congress also passed a couple of spending bills. The first was a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund our federal agencies and programs through January 19, 2018. The CR also included a temporary extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act as well as funding through March 2018 for the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP). President Trump signed the CR into law at the end of last week. The House has passed full-year measures for funding and reauthorizations for CHIP and Community Health Centers, but the Senate has not yet acted on any of these bills. My expectation is that Se… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1008 A Big, Beautiful Christmas Present for America 2017-12-22 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Rick Allen A000372 allen.house.gov     legacy A Big, Beautiful Christmas Present for America f t # e Washington, December 22, 2017 Just days before Christmas, President Donald J. Trump has kept his promise to the American people to deliver comprehensive tax reform. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement after President Trump signed H.R. 1, comprehensive tax reform, into law:"Promises made, promises kept - this has been the cornerstone of President Trump's first year in office. Together, we have kept our promise to the American people to deliver the first major tax reform legislation in more than 31 years. Since this legislation passed the Senate and the House earlier in the week, numerous American companies have announced rising minimum wages and bonuses for their employees - great news for individuals and businesses across the nation." "I hope everyone in Georgia-12 can sleep a little better tonight, knowing that they will soon see more money in their pockets, and a flourishing American economy. This is a truly historic day and in the words of President Trump, we have delivered 'a big, beautiful Christmas present' for America." ### f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.isakson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-center?ContentRecord_id=BAB201B7-F40E-4892-8976-01266E877AAD History 2017-12-22 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Johnny Isakson I000055 www.isakson.senate.gov     legacy Dear Friends, After spending countless hours voting on amendments and debating the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the House and Senate passed this historic, once-in-a-generation legislation this week, and the president signed it into law today. By taking these long-awaited and important steps to update our tax code, we are helping grow the economy and create jobs while putting money back into the pockets of Americans. This pro-growth, pro-jobs tax overhaul will restore the American promise and show the world that the United States will again be a world-class nation, a competitor to fear, and a land of great opportunity for every American. On Tuesday, I gave Senate floor remarks highlighting some of the provisions that will benefit Georgia families and individuals including cutting individual income tax rates across the board, doubling the standard deduction, and doubling the child tax credit. Senate Working Hard For Veterans As chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs, I take very seriously our responsibility to serve those who have served us. The Senate has accomplished significant bipartisan victories this year on behalf of our nations veterans. These efforts include the passage of 10 major pieces of veterans legislation--all of which have been signed into law-- that aim to strengthen veterans health care, benefits and support. The Senate has unanimously confirmed 10 of President Trumps nominees to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Court of Veterans Appeals, including the number one and number two spots at the department. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the teamwork, leadership and commitment of all members of Congress, regardless of political party. The veterans of the United States have better health care, better benefits and a more modern and responsive VA in the years ahead as a result of our work this year, and Im proud to have been a part of it. On Thursday, I gave remarks on the Senate floor urging my colleagues to support the Caring for Our Veteran… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.perdue.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-david-perdue-leads-effort-to-strengthen-secure-mail-initiative-program Senator David Perdue Leads Effort To Strengthen Secure Mail Initiative Program 2017-12-22 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA David Perdue P000612 www.perdue.senate.gov     legacy Skip to primary navigation Skip to content Meet David Connect Helping You News 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.perdue.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-david-perdue-tackles-false-claims-about-the-tax-plan Senator David Perdue Tackles False Claims About The Tax Plan 2017-12-22 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA David Perdue P000612 www.perdue.senate.gov     legacy Skip to primary navigation Skip to content Meet David Connect Helping You News 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://dougcollins.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=947 Collins Introduces Music Modernization Act to Reform Licensing Landscape 2017-12-21 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Doug Collins C001093 dougcollins.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONRep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) today introduced H.R. 4706, the Music Modernization Act, to bring music licensing its first meaningful update in almost 20 years. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is the bills lead cosponsor. Songs reframe the world. They show us reality as it is and as it could be. I introduced the Music Modernization Act to move music licensing law closer to where it should be. Today, the music industry is shackled to laws devised before streaming, and even basic recordings, existedlaws that penalize music creators and music lovers alike. Only by ushering music licensing into the twenty-first century can we promote artistry and its appreciation long into the future, and thats exactly what were doing with the Music Modernization Act,said Collins. The House Judiciary Committee has undertaken a thorough review of the issues that adversely affect stakeholders in the copyright ecosystem. We have heard a diverse array of perspectives, and it is clear that stakeholders on all sides believe the copyright system is outdated and needs reform, particularly in the area of music licensing. The Music Modernization Act is carefully crafted legislation that will improve music licensing by increasing efficiency and providing greater transparency. One change it would make is requiring digital services to pay for a Mechanical Licensing Collective that would match songwriters and publishers with recordings to ensure proper payments. I am a proud cosponsor and look forward to working with industry and my colleagues across the aisle and in the Senate on advancing this legislation as well as other needed components of copyright reform,said Jeffries. Additional cosponsors of this legislation include Chairman of the Democratic Caucus, Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.), as well as Reps. Diane Black (R-Tenn.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) and Pete Sessions (R-Texas). Overview of the Music Modernization Act The bill reforms the music licensing landscape in four main dimensions. … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1007 Allen Applauds Public Service Commission Decision on Plant Vogtle 2017-12-21 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Rick Allen A000372 allen.house.gov     legacy Allen Applauds Public Service Commission Decision on Plant Vogtle f t # e Washington, December 21, 2017 The Georgia Public Service Commission members voted unanimously to move forward with construction of Plant Vogtle units 3 and 4 today. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) released the following statement: I am proud to represent the 12th Congressional district of Georgia, where we are leading the way in Americas nuclear energy expansion. Employing nearly 6,000 people in my district and continuing our dominance in the global nuclear industry, the importance of the Plant Vogtle project cannot be overstated. Today I am grateful to the Georgia Public Service Commission for their unanimous decision to move forward with the construction of Plant Vogtle units 3 & 4. I believe this project is vital to our district, our state and Americas nuclear energy future. Looking forward, it is still critical for Congress to modify the Nuclear Production Tax Credit to extend the 2020 sunset date. Although this was not included in the final Tax Cuts and Jobs Act legislation, my colleagues on the Senate Finance Committee introduced a bill to extend these provisions yesterday. I thank my Senate colleagues for their continued commitment on this important issue and I will continue to do all I can to get the Nuclear Production Tax Credit extension over the finish line. ### f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-bishop-statement-on-passage-of-disaster-assistance-bill-and CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF DISASTER ASSISTANCE BILL AND CONTINUING RESOLUTION 2017-12-21 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA Sanford Bishop B000490 bishop.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) released the following statement regarding his support for the disaster assistance bill and the continuing resolution to fund the government. The disaster assistance bill includes $81 billion in assistance for communities impacted by recent storms, fires, hurricanes, and other natural disasters. It passed the House by a vote of 251 to 169. The continuing resolution, which will fund the government through January 19, 2018, passed the House by a vote of 231 to 188. Although there is more work to be done, the disaster assistance bill and continuing resolution approved in the House today are a step in the right direction. As part of its $81 billion in support for recovery efforts in communities impacted by recent natural disasters, including Georgia, Texas, Florida, California, Louisiana, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the disaster assistance bill provides $3.8 billion for agriculture recovery efforts. I am especially pleased the bill includes my provisions that finally identify cotton seed as a named commodity. This important designation means cotton seed can now be eligible for Title I Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs, which will go a long way in assisting with recovery efforts. Unfortunately, the supplemental fails to include important reforms I put forward on the Tree Assistance Program (TAP). These reforms would have made TAP more effective and responsive to the needs of orchardists and tree growers, like those in the pecan industry, who sustained damage by natural disasters. However, I am working with Senate colleagues to include these reforms in the Senate version of the bill. Although the continuing resolution is not a long-term, comprehensive measure, as I would strongly prefer, it includes a much needed extension of the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP). CHIP provides health insurance for 9 million children across the country. Governor Nathan Deal directly reached out to the Georgia delegation to stres… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-johnson-reintroduces-bill-support-empower-lgbtq-students-hbcus Rep. Johnson reintroduces bill to support, empower LGBTQ students at HBCUs 2017-12-21 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA Hank Johnson J000288 hankjohnson.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) reintroduced the Inclusive Campuses Act of 2017 today (H.R.4699) to authorize the use of Title III funds to establish on-campus resource centers for LGBTQ students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other minority-serving institutions. Title III provides federal grant funding to assist state and local education agencies. It began as part of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which authorizes funds to enhance and strengthen HBCUs and other minority servicing institutions. We should be doing all we can to help everyone feel welcomed and included, said Johnson, a graduate of Clark Atlanta University and the Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston. As a proud graduate of two HBCUs, I feel this legislation is crucial in continuing the legacy of community and inclusion I felt as a student. We cannot allow any educational environment to become one where students suffer in fearful silence and passive intolerance. There are only a handful of HBCUs in the country that have active university-sanctioned LGBTQ-specific organizations on their campuses and many of these historic institutions do not include gender identity/expression and sexual orientation in their nondiscrimination statements; often times leading to the alienation and emotional distress of LGBTQ students. By building upon the innovative efforts to establish LGBTQ resource centers at North Carolina Central University, Bowie State University and Fayetteville State University, the bill will promote full diversity, acceptance and inclusion of all students who attend HBCUs and other minority serving institutions. The bill was introduced with 17 cosponsors, including Congresswoman Barbara Lee of California, Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota, Rep. Mark Pocan of Wisconsin, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes-Norton of Washington, D.C. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York. Groups supporting the Inclusive Campuses Act include: Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals, Campus Pride, Nationa… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://tomgraves.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398893 Reps. Graves and Boyle introduce bipartisan bill to strengthen US-Israel cooperation on high-tech weapons 2017-12-21 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Tom Graves G000560 tomgraves.house.gov     legacy Reps. Graves and Boyle introduce bipartisan bill to strengthen US-Israel cooperation on high-tech weapons Washington, December 21, 2017- Reps. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) and Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA-13) today introduced the Procure PGMS for Israel Act (H.R. 4707), which would authorize the Department of Defense to add precision-guided munitions into the United States War Reserve Stockpile in Israel, enabling it to transfer the high-tech weaponry to Israel in the event of a conflict. The United States and Israel share an unbreakable bond, which Congress is committed to guarding and strengthening, said Rep. Graves, a member of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee. By ensuring Israel has access to precision-guided munitions, were improving security for Israelis, discouraging conflict in the region and reaffirming our sacred relationship with Israel. Israelis live each day under the threat of attack by rockets, missiles and armed drones. Israel is our steadfast ally and the only strong democracy in the Middle East, said Rep. Boyle, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. We must be exceedingly vigilant about the constant threat it faces from bad actors in the region such as Hezbollah and Hamas. That means improving access to our most advanced weaponry for Israels military in the event of a deadly conflict. This bill would ensure that the U.S. stockpile in Israel includes precision-guided munitions that are constantly at the ready and within reach for Israeli forces, significantly improving their security capabilities and safeguarding millions of lives. The United States maintains a War Reserve Stockpile in Israel, authorized by Congress in 1989, which it can draw upon to augment Israeli weaponry in the event of war. Precision-guide… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/woodall-legislation-expand-veteran-employment-opportunities-heads Woodall Legislation to Expand Veteran Employment Opportunities Heads to Presidents Desk 2017-12-21 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Rob Woodall W000810 woodall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC Today, legislation introduced in the House by U.S. Representative Rob Woodall (GA-07), and in the Senate by Majority Whip John Cornyn (R-TX), received final approval in Congress before heading to the Presidents desk for signature. The Jobs for Our Heroes Act, builds upon current law, the Veterans Expanded Trucking Opportunities (VETOPPS) Act, originally authored by Woodall and signed into law as part of the FAST Act in December of 2015 to remove regulatory barriers for military veterans continuing or beginning work in the trucking industry. Specifically, Woodalls 2015 provision required the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Veterans Administration (VA) to develop a streamlined process for VA physicians to join the National Registry for Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME), which will save veterans time and money by allowing them to receive a DOT physical from their own VA healthcare team. The DOT requires all commercial drivers to be examined by a health professional listed on the NRCME, and while there are more than 50,000 certified medical examiners (CME) nationwide, FMCSA found during their rulemaking that there were only 25 within the entire VA health system a mere .0005%. This forced many veterans to look outside the VA for a medical professional eligible to perform the required physical, possibly having to pay out of pocket as well. The Jobs for Our Heroes Act further increases veterans access by allowing all qualified VA medical professionals, including advanced practice nurses and physician assistants, to provide physical examinations for veterans using the new streamlined process. This bill has always been about crafting a common sense, bipartisan solution that provides opportunities for our veterans returning to the civilian workforce as quickly as possible while also filling much-needed positions within the trucking industry, said Rep. Woodall. These kinds of seemingly small, targeted solutions may not always make the front page news, but they make a big difference in the live… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.isakson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-center?ContentRecord_id=61796054-2CF7-4AC6-B4AB-FBA3F8332F78 Isakson Delivers Remarks on the 'Caring for Our Veterans Act' 2017-12-21 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Johnny Isakson I000055 www.isakson.senate.gov     legacy Atlanta Office One Overton Park 3625 Cumberland Blvd, Suite 970 Atlanta, GA 30339 Tel: (770) 661-0999 Fax: (770) 661-0768 E-mail Me 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.isakson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-center?ContentRecord_id=BE048B67-8702-46CF-8CB1-B805D873DEF4 History 2017-12-21 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Johnny Isakson I000055 www.isakson.senate.gov     legacy Dear Friends, After spending countless hours voting on amendments and debating the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the House and Senate passed this historic, once-in-a-generation legislation on Tuesday evening, sending it to the presidents desk. By taking these long-awaited and important steps to update our tax code, we are helping grow the economy and create jobs while putting money back into the pockets of Americans. This pro-growth, pro-jobs tax overhaul will restore the American promise and show the world that the United States will again be a world-class nation, a competitor to fear, and a land of great opportunity for every American. On Wednesday, I gave floor remarks highlighting some of the provisions that will benefit Georgia families and individuals including cutting individual income tax rates across the board, doubling the standard deduction, and doubling the child tax credit. Senate Working Hard For Veterans As chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs, I take very seriously our responsibility to serve those who have served us.In working hard for our veterans, the Senate has accomplished significant bipartisan victories this year on behalf of our nations veterans.The Senates efforts this year include the passage of 10 major pieces of veterans legislation all of which have been signed into law that aim to strengthen veterans health care, benefits and support. The Senate has unanimously confirmed 10 of President Trumps nominees to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Court of Veterans Appeals, including the number one and number two spots at the department. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the teamwork, leadership and commitment of all members of Congress, regardless of political party. The veterans of the United States have better health care, better benefits and a more modern and responsive VA in the years ahead as a result of our work this year, and Im proud to have been a part of it. On Thursday, I gave remarks on the Senate floor urging my coll… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.isakson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=133AB09E-3A8F-44DF-9268-F96D92F386A9 Georgia Congressional Delegation Urges Administration to Fully Fund Savannah Harbor Expansion Project 2017-12-21 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Johnny Isakson I000055 www.isakson.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., along with the entire Georgia congressional delegation, today called on the administration to include critical funding for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) in the presidents fiscal year 2019 budget request. In their letter to Mick Mulvaney, director of the Office of Management and Budget, the congressional delegation called for the inclusion of at least $100 million in the presidents budget to ensure the project remains on schedule, avoids cost overruns and meets the federal governments project partnership agreement with the state of Georgia. Upon completion, [SHEP] will deliver the highest benefit-to-cost ratio of any pending deep-draft project in the nation (7.3 to 1) and produce annual economic benefits to the nation of $282 million, the letter states. The letter goes on to note that the state of Georgia has invested nearly $1 billion in infrastructure over the past decade to support the Port of Savannah and that $2 billion is planned for the next 10 years. All of this work and all of this money cannot deliver any new value to the taxpayers and our national economic growth until the channel construction is completed, the letter continues. Continued funding of the project at the [fiscal year] 2018 level of $50 million annually is estimated to delay the project for five years and cost an additional $56 million due to inflation while generating an irretrievable, cumulative loss of $1.4 billion in annual economic benefits. The delegation further argues that when prioritizing taxpayer dollars, In the case of SHEP, we respectfully submit that we have a project that is fully underway, that will deliver proven benefits and has maximum matching support from the local sponsor. A copy of the letter from Sens. Isakson and David Perdue, R-Ga., along with along with U.S. Reps. Earl L. Buddy Carter, R-Ga.-01, Sanford Bishop, D-Ga.-02, Drew Ferguson, R-Ga.-03, Hank Johnson, D-Ga.-04, John Lewis, D-Ga.-05, Karen Handel, R-Ga.-06, Rob Woodall, R-Ga.-07, Austin Sc… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.isakson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=1BF7D6BF-5AEE-45E8-B6CA-A6B7EF5C0DBF Isakson Reintroduces 'Global Food Security Act' 2017-12-21 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Johnny Isakson I000055 www.isakson.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that the life-saving food security programs managed under the Feed the Future Initiative will continue for another five years. Isakson introduced the bipartisan Global Food Security Act reauthorization legislation with U.S. Senator Bob Casey, D-Pa., with whom he introduced the original Global Food Security Act that was signed into law in 2016. The legislation reauthorizes the program for five years and is crucial to ensuring the success of the program beyond next year. The Global Food Security Act has not only helped our neighbors abroad, but also has been an investment in our own national security, said Senator Isakson, a member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. The strategy helps ensure that every dollar thats invested in our foreign assistance is getting a maximum return for the American taxpayer, including Georgias farmers. Im proud to introduce legislation to reauthorize this program that has already saved lives. Specifically, the Global Food Security Act: Requires the administration to develop a whole-of-government strategy to address global food insecurity and hunger. The strategy would emphasize agricultural development, improving maternal and child nutrition, building the resilience of communities, and civil society engagement. Ensures the alignment of U.S. assistance with country-owned strategies to enhance agricultural productivity, household income, local economies, and food and nutrition security to work toward the ultimate goal of transitioning countries and communities away from the need for U.S. assistance under this act. Improves upon existing monitoring and evaluation practices to ensure the effective use of U.S. taxpayer dollars. This includes a requirement for the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to issue a report in 2019. Requires that the administration report to Congress and to the American people annually about the strategy, its results, and the use of foreign assis… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.isakson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=21309CDA-4043-4973-B623-62DD9B9FD102 Isakson Urges Senate to Pass 'Caring for Our Veterans Act' 2017-12-21 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Johnny Isakson I000055 www.isakson.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs, today spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate to highlight the Senates significant bipartisan victories this year on behalf of our nations veterans and to urge his colleagues to support the Caring for Our Veterans Act of 2017, which is currently awaiting a full Senate vote. The Senates efforts this year include the passage of 10 major pieces of veterans legislation all of which have been signed into law that aim to strengthen veterans health care, benefits and support. Isakson expressed his hope to add the Caring for Our Veterans Act to the list before the end of the year to make critical reforms to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community care programs. The Caring for Our Veterans Act is bipartisan legislation that would streamline and strengthen veterans community care services at the VA. It was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate VA committee on Nov. 29, 2017, and is supported by 26 leading veterans and military advocacy groups. Isaksons full remarks as delivered are included below: Mr. President, Im glad to join my colleague, Senator Tester from Montana, on the floor today for a discussion of our Veterans Affairs [Committee] accomplishments over the last three years and our challenges for the future But I want to start out my part of this conversation by saying this: Three years ago, the Department of Veterans Affairs made big headlines. Those headlines were that it wasnt working well, our veterans were waiting too long for care, there were failures in our system throughout, and people were looking for an alternative to the VA system because it was in such a quagmire. Thanks to the work of our committee we sought out to fix a lot of problems. Number one was the hospital in Denver which was 40 percent finished, three years behind pace and was going to be closed down. That hospital is open today and operating because the Veterans Affairs Committee in the Senate buckled its shoes, got to work… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.perdue.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-david-perdue-highlights-historic-tax-cuts-on-conservative-radio Senator David Perdue Highlights Historic Tax Cuts On Conservative Radio 2017-12-21 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA David Perdue P000612 www.perdue.senate.gov     legacy Skip to primary navigation Skip to content Meet David Connect Helping You News 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://dougcollins.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=946 Collins Answers Questions at Tax Reform Final Passage 2017-12-20 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Doug Collins C001093 dougcollins.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONRep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) joined Fox News today to address questions as the House voted in favor of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act's final passage. Collins also said of today's vote,"The House just took the final, confident step to send pro-family, pro-growth, pro-hope tax reform to President Trumps desk. This process started in the House, and I'm excited to have voted to keep our promise to the American peopleagain." The interview is available here, and select comments are below: On who will see the benefit of tax reform: "The majority of Americans are going to see money in their pockets. . . . That's the kind of growth we're looking for, that's the kind of thing that, come Februarywhen they see their paychecksthey're going to know that what we're talking about here actually matters to the American public." On Democrats' claims that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a bad bill: "The problem here is not the tax code. The problem here is that [Democrats] want to politicize the tax code because they believe that the government is a much better way to spend people's money. . . . Come February, let them look some of their constituents in the eyes and say, 'You know, I really didn't want you to get that money back in your paycheck. We could spend it better.' That will be an interesting argument." 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1006 Allen: Historic Tax Reform Legislation headed to President Trumps Desk 2017-12-20 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Rick Allen A000372 allen.house.gov     legacy Allen: Historic Tax Reform Legislation headed to President Trumps Desk f t # e Washington, December 20, 2017 The House and the Senate passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and it is now headed to President Trumps desk. This historic legislation will fix our broken tax code and provide the first major tax reforms in more than 30 years. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) released the following statement after House and Senate passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: I am encouraged by our current economic growth under President Trump and I am hopeful that with the passage of this historic legislation we will continue to see Americas economic potential unleashed. Thankfully, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is on its way to President Trumps desk, ready to be signed into law a true Christmas miracle! For Individuals and Families, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Lowers individual taxes and sets the rates at 0%, 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, and 37% so people can keep more of their hard-earned money. Significantly increases the standard deduction. Continues to allow people to write off the cost of state and local taxes up to $10,000. Expands the Child Tax Credit from $1,000 to $2,000 for single filers and married couples to help parents with the cost of raising children. Preserves the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit to help families care for their children and older dependents such as a disabled grandparent who may need additional support. Preserves the Adoption Tax Credit so parents can continue to receive additional tax relief as they open their hearts and homes to an adopted child. Preserves the mortgage interest deduction providing tax relief to current and aspiring homeowners. Provides relief for Americans with expensive medical bills by expanding the medical expense deductio… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletters/congressman-hank-johnsons-e-newsletter-i-voted-no-tax-scam Congressman Hank Johnson's E-Newsletter: I Voted No on the Tax Scam 2017-12-20 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA Hank Johnson J000288 hankjohnson.house.gov     legacy Dear Friends, Today, I vehemently and adamantly voted NO on the Republican tax scam that gives 83 percent of the tax cuts to the wealthiest 1 percent while raising taxes on 86 million middle income families. Make no mistake about it -- the numbers prove that this is a tax cut for the wealthy and not for the middle class. Anyone who tries to deceive the American people into thinking otherwise -- shame on you. To make matters worse this tax cut also adds $1.45 trillion to the national debt. Republicans will soon use the debt to justify their ultimate plan, which is to eliminate the social safety net by cutting Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. Todays vote proves that Republicans care more about the wealthy and big multinational corporations than they do for ordinary people. Merry Christmas to the wealthy who already have plenty, and to the hordes of special interest lobbyists and campaign donors who have gotten what they wanted. To the rest of America struggling to make ends meet: Bah Humbug! FOR YOUR/MORE INFORMATION: Housing Help | Jobs Center | Healthcare | Small Businesses Seniors | Students | Veterans | Help with a Federal Agency | Opioid Resource Guide As always, I appreciate your time and feedback. Please remember you can reach me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as well as e-mails, phone calls and letters. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to represent you in Congress. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hice.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1710 Hice Statement on Final Passage of Tax Reform 2017-12-20 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Jody Hice H001071 hice.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C Representative Jody Hice (R-GA) today released the following statement after the passage of the conference report to accompany H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Today, were crossing the finish line and establishing a competitive and fair tax system so that future generations will thrive, said Congressman Hice. For Americans, this significant tax rewrite will create economic opportunity and keep more money in the pockets of hardworking families and individuals. It will also encourage American businesses to keep their jobs and revenue here, and our job creators will once again be competitive internationally. Rather than being a safe haven for special interests and tax manipulators, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will be simple and fair, help create jobs and increase paychecks, and support working families, while restoring certainty to our tax code and our economy, Hice continued. I applaud President Trump, Speaker Ryan, Ways and Means Chairman Brady, and all of my colleagues for harnessing this historic opportunity to reform our outdated tax code and deliver on a decades-long promise to the American people. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Nearly doubles the standard deduction from $6,500 and $13,000 to $12,000 and $24,000 for individuals and married couples respectively; Lowers individual taxes to Zero, 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, and 37%; Expands the Child Tax Credit from $1,000 to $2,000 for single filers and married couples; Repeals Obamacares individual mandate; Preserves the child adoption credit; Preserves the mortgage interest deduction; Preserves the graduate student tax credit; and Sets the corporate tax rate at 21%, down from 35%. The full text of the billcan be found here.A summary of the measure can be found here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://johnlewis.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-lewis-floor-statement-opposing-second-house-vote-hr-1 Congressman Lewis' Floor Statement Opposing Second House Vote on H.R. 1 Conference Report 2017-12-20 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA John Lewis L000287 johnlewis.house.gov     legacy Congressman John Lewis made the following statement on the House Floor opposing the second House consideration of the conference report to H.R. 1, the Republican tax bill (WATCH VIDEO): "Mr. Speaker, yesterday taxpayers stood up and spoke out against Republicans lining the pockets of their donors by any means necessary. "Did you hear their cries? Can you feel their pain? "You did not, Mr. Speaker! You chose to turn a deaf ear and a blind eye to their hopes and their dreams. "This bill is a shame and a disgrace! "I urge each of you to be on the side of the people, on the side of history, and vote against this bill." TAX BILL HOME HOUSE:House Ways and Means CommitteeMarkupHouse Rules CommitteeHouse Floor Debate SENATE:Senate Finance Committee Markup ResourcesSenate Budget Committee ResourcesSenate Floor Debate CONFERENCE:Conference CommitteeConference Report Rep. Lewis' PublicStatements about H.R. 1 Rep. Lewis' Missed Opportunities Bills Rep. Lewis' Proposed Amendments to H.R. 1 Official Non-Partisan Analysis of H.R. 1 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-historic-bicameral-tax-reform-agreement-sends-president House Passes Historic Bicameral Tax Reform Agreement, Sends to President 2017-12-20 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Rob Woodall W000810 woodall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC Today, The U.S. House of Representatives, along with the Senate, passed the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which will now be sent to the Presidents desk for his signature. The achievement is the first major tax reform measure since Ronald Reagans Presidency. It provides across the board tax rate reductions and takes steps to simplify the tax code while positioning U.S. businesses and job creators to be significantly more competitive globally. Seventh District Representative Rob Woodall supported the measure and issued the following statement after passage. Todays historic agreement to reform Americas tax code for the first time in more than three decades marks tremendous progress and is the fulfillment of a commitment made to the American people, said Rep. Woodall. As a long-time advocate for the FairTax, which I believe is the truest form of fundamental tax reform, Im pleased to see many of its principles of simplicity, transparency, and competitiveness incorporated into H.R. 1. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reduces individual rates, empowers our businesses and job-creators to be more competitive at home and abroad, and sets the invaluable precedent that consensus on big ideas is not only attainable, but also replicable, and I look forward to building on this consensus as we take on new legislative challenges next year. Key measures of the reform enacted through H.R. 1 include, but are not limited to, the following: For individuals and families, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Retains seven brackets, but at reduced rates (10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, and 37%). Significantly increases the standard deduction to protect roughly double the amount of what you earn each year from taxes from $6,500 and $13,000 under current law to $12,000 and $24,000 for individuals and married couples, respectively. Increases the child tax credit to $2,000. Of this, $1,400 would be refundable, with the refundable portion indexed to inflation. All dependents ineligible for the child tax cr… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.isakson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=0AE568D2-99FB-4844-BEE3-F923D45478E1 Isakson Applauds Passage of Historic Tax Reform Legislation 2017-12-20 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Johnny Isakson I000055 www.isakson.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance with jurisdiction over tax reform, today applauded Senate passage of H.R.1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, by a vote of 51-48. Im very proud to be a part of this Senate today and whats going to prove to be an historic day in the future, Isakson said Tuesday in remarks on the Senate floor ahead of the vote. When you take a risk, at the end of that rainbow is a reward. And in the case of risking lower taxes, the greater reward is more jobs, more opportunity, and a better America for our children and our grandchildren. During his remarks, Isakson also highlighted some of the provisions that will benefit Georgia families and individuals including cutting individual income tax rates across the board, doubling the standard deduction, and doubling the child tax credit. On the personal side, you really cant argue with doubling the standard deduction, Isakson continued while addressing the benefits of the legislation. You cant argue with the doubling of the child tax credit. You cant argue with simplifying the tax process itself and the filing of taxes. You cant really argue with all this because you know its better for the American people and their pocketbook in the short run, while in the long run, its better for their children and their grandchildren. Isakson pulled from his own experience as a small businessman to point out benefits for Main Street and small businesses, You know, when I ran a company for 25 years, I made investments where I knew I had a place to grow. I made business decisions where there was positive growth ahead if I made the right decision. This tax code, this change in our tax code, this opportunity that we have does all those things. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act also overhauls the U.S. corporate tax system by lowering rates and adopting new international tax rules similar to our trading partners. These changes will enable American companies to compete on a level playing field with the rest of the world … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.isakson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=2208F9EB-38F2-480D-8920-03FC2A4B4437 Isakson Applauds Introduction of Energy Incentives 2017-12-20 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Johnny Isakson I000055 www.isakson.senate.gov     legacy Measure will aid Georgias Plant Vogtle nuclear project WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today joined his colleagues on the Senate Finance Committee in introducing a bill to extend a number of tax provisions that expired at the beginning of this year, many of which provide incentives for American energy production. Among the tax provisions is a nuclear tax credit extension that Isakson has championed that would aid nuclear reactors under construction at Plant Vogtle in Georgia. I encourage my Senate colleagues to act quickly to prevent tax increases that could hamper Americas energy security, said Isakson. In Georgia, keeping the Plant Vogtle nuclear energy project on track will not only strengthen Americas energy security and national security, but it will preserve the more than 6,000 Georgia jobs created by this project. I remain committed to doing whatever I can to ensure that the Plant Vogtle project stays on track for completion. Isakson has worked closely with Congressional leadership and the Georgia congressional delegation to ensure the nuclear production tax credits are extended in the near future. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.isakson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=6BD48381-75D9-4047-B645-148E0180B50E Isakson: Senate Keeping Our Promises to Our Nation's Veterans 2017-12-20 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Johnny Isakson I000055 www.isakson.senate.gov     legacy Efforts include major improvements to veterans health care, benefits, accountability at VA WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs, today highlighted the Senates significant bipartisan victories this year on behalf of our nations veterans. The Senates efforts this year include the passage of nine major pieces of veterans legislation all of which have been signed into law that aim to strengthen veterans health care, benefits and support. The Senate has unanimously confirmed 10 of President Trumps nominees to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Court of Veterans Appeals, including the number one and number two spots at the department. As chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs, I take very seriously our responsibility to serve those who have served us, said Isakson. The Senate has passed nine major veterans bills this year that have all been signed into law. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the teamwork, leadership and commitment of all members of Congress, regardless of political party, Isakson continued. The veterans of the United States have better health care, better benefits and a more modern and responsive VA in the years ahead as a result of our work this year, and Im proud to have been a part of it. I thank my colleagues for their tireless efforts to ensure we keep our promises to our veterans. The Senate has passed the following nine pieces of veterans legislation that have been signed into law this year: The Veterans Choice Program Improvement Act (S.544), to extend the Veterans Choice Program and ensure veterans have access to timely care in their own communities, signed into law on April 19, 2017 (Public Law 115-26). The Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act (S.1094), to improve accountability at the VA, signed into law on June 23, 2017 (Public Law 115-41). The VA Choice and Quality Employment Act of 2017 (S.114), to authorize and appropriate funding for the… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.perdue.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-david-perdue-this-is-an-historic-achievement Senator David Perdue: This Is An Historic Achievement 2017-12-20 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA David Perdue P000612 www.perdue.senate.gov     legacy Skip to primary navigation Skip to content Meet David Connect Helping You News 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.perdue.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-david-perdue-this-is-the-capstone-on-a-very-successful-year Senator David Perdue: This Is The Capstone On A Very Successful Year 2017-12-20 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA David Perdue P000612 www.perdue.senate.gov     legacy Skip to primary navigation Skip to content Meet David Connect Helping You News 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://davidscott.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397979 Scott Statement on Shameful Republican Tax Reform Bill 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA David Scott S001157 davidscott.house.gov     legacy Congressman David Scott (GA-13) issued the following statement today after the Republican-led House voted to enact the Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Today Republicans in the House turned their backs on millions of hard-working, middle class American families by passing a cruel and deceitful tax scam. This heartless bill provides so-called tax reform by raising taxes on tens of millions of middle class families and giving 83 percent of the tax cuts to the wealthiest 1 percent. It is shameful that Republicans rushed to pass this bill and its far-reaching changes without any significant bipartisan input or consideration. It is shameful that Republicans voted today to add $2.3 trillion to our national deficit. It is shameful that this disgraceful bill gives a new tax break to corporations shipping American jobs overseas while depleting Medicare and Medicaid with $1.5 trillion in cuts. And it is shameful that Republicans moved swiftly to check this issue off their Christmas political wish-list rather than buckling down and taking equally swift action to avert a federal government shutdown, reauthorize the Childrens Health Insurance Program that expired months ago, pass the bipartisan DREAM Act, address the VAs appalling budget shortfall to care for our veterans, or provide critically-needed emergency disaster funding for all hurricane- and wildfire-impacted communities. Once again, Republicans in the House shamelessly voted against the interests of children, seniors, families, workers at risk of having their jobs shipped overseas, teachers, police officers, firefighters and veterans. The crushing cuts, that will be necessary because of the bill adopted by the House today, will have devastating consequences for years to come all across this country. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://dougcollins.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=945 Collins Praises House Passage of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Conference Report 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Doug Collins C001093 dougcollins.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONThe House of Representatives passed the conference report to H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This move sends the bill to the Senate for a final vote that would land the bill on the presidents desk. Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference, issued the following statement in response: Todays vote in the Peoples House helps turn promise and potential into reality. Republicans have confidence in the potential of the American worker to make our country grow againthats why they are the foundation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Were giving job creators more reasons to invest in America's workforce, strengthening our economy and our communities. Were making the IRS less ravenous and putting more money back in the hands of American families so that they can pursue more of their ambitions on their own terms. A decade of the status quo has guaranteed us only a stagnant economy. Republicans promised to reform a broken, bloated tax system so that Americans can chart a path out of economic anxiety and into economic empowerment. Were keeping that promise today. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1005 House Passes the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Rick Allen A000372 allen.house.gov     legacy House Passes the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act f t # e Washington, December 19, 2017 The day has finally come! After 30 years with no major reforms to our broken tax code, the House just passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) released the following statement after House passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: During this blessed Christmas season, I am so grateful for the opportunity to cast a historic vote to cut, simplify and reform taxes for middle class families and small businesses. The hardworking people of Georgia-12 and across America deserve to keep more of their paychecks and have the opportunity to grow their businesses. Not only will this legislation cut taxes for individuals and businesses, but it also preserves many credits important to my constituents and Americans across the nation. This includes the expansion of the child tax credit, preservation of the adoption tax credit, preservation of the mortgage interest deduction and expansion of the charitable contributions deduction just to name a few. Now it is up to our Senate colleagues to deliver tax reform to President Trumps desk! For Individuals and Families, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Lowers individual taxes and sets the rates at 0%, 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, and 37% so people can keep more of their hard-earned money. Significantly increases the standard deduction. Continues to allow people to write off the cost of state and local taxes up to $10,000. Expands the Child Tax Credit from $1,000 to $2,000 for single filers and married couples to help parents with the cost of raising children. Preserves the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit to help families care for their children and older dependents such as a disabled grandparent who may need additional support. Preserves the Adop… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://austinscott.house.gov/media-center/editorials/recruiting-sportsmen-protect-our-pastime-future-generations Recruiting Sportsmen to Protect Our Pastime for Future Generations 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Austin Scott S001189 austinscott.house.gov     legacy The holiday season is a special time when Georgians can come together to enjoy good food, football, and spend time with family and friends. Its also a time to enjoy the great outdoors. Growing up in South Georgia instilled in me a passion for the outdoors and a desire to ensure that future generations have the opportunity to share that same feeling. Many of my fondest memories involvehunting and fishing in our beautiful country. However, decades of population relocation to urban areas has made it more difficult for many Americans to regularly participate in sportsmens activities. Unfortunately, this decline in outdoor recreation has also had a negative impact on our countrys wildlife conservation funds. Enacted in 1937, the Pittman-Robertson Act provides federal aid to states for management and restoration of wildlife areas. Specifically, through a system of user pay/public benefits, Pittman-Robertson uses proceeds from an existing federal excise tax on firearms, ammunition, and archery equipment to fund wildlife conservation and hunter education grants for state and territorial fish and wildlife agencies As the base of hunters and recreational shooters has diminished across the country, so have Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Conservation funds. To address this, I have introduced H.R. 2591, Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrows Needs Act of 2017. Without increasing existing user fees or taxes, this bill would give state fish and wildlife agencies more say in how they can use their allotted Pittman-Robertson funds. Think about our country in 1937now think about our country today. In order to reach younger generations and introduce them to the opportunities that sportsman activities provide, we must modernize the ways in which we can use our limited resources to recruit and retain outdoorsmen and women, all while protecting our public lands and waters. My bill would remove the existing prohibition on Pittman-Robertson funds being used for public relations and permit fish and wildlife agencies to use thes… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://austinscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-austin-scott-statement-tax-reform-vote Rep. Austin Scott Statement on Tax Reform Vote 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Austin Scott S001189 austinscott.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) released the following statement upon the U.S. House of Representatives passing the Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: For families across Georgia, todays legislation means more jobs, more take-home pay, and more money in their own pockets, said Rep. Scott. While I am very happy with the first major overhaul of our tax code in overthirty years, there is still a lot of work to be done getting our economy back on track, and I look forward to continuing to work with the Trump Administration and my colleagues in Congress to expand our economy, grow wages, and ease burdensome federal regulations. Highlights of the bill include: Lowers individual tax rates for all Americans; Significantly increases the standard deduction from $6,500 to $12,000 for individuals and from $13,000 to $24,000 for married couples; Eliminates special-interest deductions; Eliminates the Affordable Care Acts (ACA) individual mandate tax; Establishes a new Family Credit, which includes expanding the Child Tax Credit from $1,000 to $2,000; Preserves the Earned Income Tax Credit and the home mortgage interest deduction for existing mortgages and maintains the home mortgage deduction for newly purchased homes up to $750,000; Lowers the corporate rate to 21%, down from 35%; and, Reduces the tax rate on small business to no more than 29.6%. Click here for policy highlights of the Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. -30- 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-bishop-statement-in-opposition-to-misguided-tax-bill CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT IN OPPOSITION TO MISGUIDED TAX BILL 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA Sanford Bishop B000490 bishop.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement concerning his vote in opposition to H.R. 1, the misguided tax legislation taken up by the House earlier today. This bill will saddle the nation with crippling debt and provide little to no tax relief for thousands of residents of Georgias Second Congressional District. The bill was approved by the full House of Representatives in a vote of 227 to 203. It is expected to be considered by the Senate as early as this evening. Tax reform must make our tax code more equitable, less complex, and not significantly add to the budget deficit. Unfortunately, the tax legislation approved by the House today does not fulfill these requirements: It shifts the tax burden from wealthy taxpayers to middle income families by increasing taxes for 86 million middle income households, while providing 83% of the tax cuts to the wealthiest 1%. It explodes the national debt by $1.7 trillion over the next decade, effectively mortgaging the future of our nations children and grandchildren and jeopardizing the fiscal health of vital programs including Social Security and Medicare. It also handicaps the Affordable Care Act, and will lead to the loss of health insurance for 13 million individuals, while raising premiums by 10%. The House legislation also lowers or eliminates many tax credits and deductions that are relied upon by middle income Georgia families. It (1) repeals personal exemptions, which are relied upon by large families with multiple children and other dependents; (2) eliminates the casualty loss deduction, which helps families rebuild after storms and disaster; (3) caps the deduction for state and local income and sales taxes, as well as property taxes; (4) limits the mortgage interest deduction to under $750,000 of mortgage debt; and (5) ends the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, which is used by employers who hire veterans with a service-connected disability or history of unemployment. Additionally, the bill repeals t… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ferguson.house.gov/media/press-releases/ferguson-votes-give-american-families-tax-relief Ferguson Votes to Give American Families Tax Relief 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA A. Ferguson F000465 ferguson.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON D.C. Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) today released the following statement after the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: This is an exciting day for Georgians in the Third District and people across America. The individual tax cuts in this bill give Americans real tax relief for the first time in a generation, ensuring hard-working folks can take home more of the money they earned. Under this bill, the typical family of four earning $73,000 a year will receive a tax cut of $2,059, and a single parent earning $41,000 will receive a tax cut of $1,300, a 73% reduction in their tax bill. That is money you can use to pay your bills, send your children to college or pay for a vacation; things every American would rather do than send their hard-earned money to a wasteful federal bureaucracy. For too long, we have had a tax regime that is a barrier to the meaningful economic growth, but, with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, we are finally lowering the tax burden on job creators and ensuring businesses can invest in their communities and workers. I have said time and again that the United States should be the most competitive place in the world to do business, and todays vote creates an environment where businesses and innovators can grow, create jobs and increase wages for hard-working employees. This bill also gives Americans freedom from Obamacares individual mandate. Forcing Americans to either purchase a product they dont want or pay a penalty is the worst kind of government overreach. I am proud to keep my promise to my constituents to provide relief from this regulatory burden. There is still a lot of work to be done to fix our broken healthcare system, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to increase access to care and decrease costs for all Americans. The bill passed by a vote of 227-203 and now heads to the Senate for a final vote. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ferguson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=61 Ferguson Votes to Give American Families Tax Relief 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA A. Ferguson F000465 ferguson.house.gov     legacy   0 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://handel.house.gov/media/press-releases/karen-handel-votes-give-transformative-tax-cuts-american-people Karen Handel Votes to Give Transformative Tax Cuts to the American People 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Karen Handel H001078 handel.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Karen Handel issued the following statement after the House on Tuesday voted to pass the most sweeping tax cut bill in over three decades. This is a historic moment, Rep. Handel said. The provisions of this tax cut bill will be transformative for hardworking American families and American companies, especially our small businesses. More than half of Americans currently live paycheck to paycheck. In the end, theTax Cuts and Jobs Act is about letting hardworking Americans keep more of their money. The typical American family of four earning the median family income of $73,000 will see a tax cut of $2,059. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Actpassed the House of Representatives Tuesday afternoon by a vote of 227-203. This bill, which is the result of compromise negotiations between the House and Senate, lowers federal income tax rates for all low and middle-income Americans. It also nearly doubles the standard deduction, increases the Child Tax Credit from $1,000 to $2,000 per child, retains deductibility of up to $10,000 in state and local property taxes, and preserves $750,000 in mortgage interest deduction benefits. Additionally, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act lowers the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% - helping put U.S. companies on par with the global averages and their international competitors. Americas current corporate rate is far and away the highest in the industrialized world, as these other nations place - on average - a roughly 22% rate on their corporations. Most of Americas small businesses will have their rates slashed from the current 40% down to 25%. And each of these entities will be able to fully and immediately deduct investments in equipment and other resources. This bill also benefits Americas main street businesses - those small businesses that are the backbone of our economy and job creation, Rep. Handel continued. "By lowering the small business tax rates, these companies can do what they do best - innovate and grow. The bill now heads to the Senate - where it is e… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/editorials/another-lesson-equifax-we-must-end-predatory-consumer-practice-forced Another lesson from Equifax - We must end the predatory consumer practice of forced arbitration 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA Hank Johnson J000288 hankjohnson.house.gov     legacy http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/judicial/353776-another-lesson-from-equifax-we-must-end-the-predatory-consumer The recent Equifax data breach jeopardized the economic security of nearly half of all Americans because of the credit rating companys failure to safeguard our most sensitive information, which could now be in the hands of criminals. To make matters worse, many of those affected by this massive security breach are unsure whether they even have legal recourse because of the companys use of forced arbitration clauses. Americans are right to be outraged and frustrated and should be especially concerned about the use of forced arbitration by credit rating agencies like Equifax. Forced arbitration clauses are a predatory consumer practice written into the fine print of contracts. Signers unknowingly waive their right to sue and are forced into arbitration if a dispute arises. Americans should have a right to choose whether to sue or to seek arbitration. Preemptively eliminating our access to the justice system is a violation of every Americans right as a consumer. The justice system is one of the few tools that average citizens have to fight deceitful and harmful business practices, vindicate their rights, and pursue justice. Equifax partially revised its forced arbitration policy in response to public outcry, but a limited change is not sufficient given the systemic nature of this problem and the scope of the lives affected. In recognition of the importance of Americans access to justice, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule to eliminate forced arbitration from consumer financial product contracts. This protection restores the rights of Americans to seek their day in court, and the transparency that comes with it, if their rights are violated by unscrupulous financial services and products. This protection is vital for the economic security of the American people and our countrys commitment to the rule of law. But rather than support this commonsense protection, credit rati… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/editorials/aspiring-surgeon-highlights-need-pass-dream-act-huffington-post Aspiring Surgeon Highlights Need to Pass Dream Act (The Huffington Post) 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA Hank Johnson J000288 hankjohnson.house.gov     legacy Like any young girl growing up in Rockdale County, Cinthya Moran, 17, always had a sense of comfort and security living in the friendly confines of metro Atlanta. She made quick friendships in school, loved the neighborhood where she lived and celebrated life in the small-town South. As an aspiring cardiovascular surgeon, Cinthya took her studies seriously accumulating a 3.8 GPA by staying up nights and studying pushing herself to work twice as hard. But now her dreams of becoming a doctor could be shattered forever. Thats because Cinthya is one of about 800,000 DREAMers nationwide young children brought to this country by their parents. Thanks to President Trumps craven decision to reverse the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program or DACA, Cinthyas contributions and those of hundreds of thousands of other DREAMers to our community and country could come to an end. Make no mistake, Congress has to now fix this problem that Trump created. Im hopeful that Republicans can come together with Democrats and pass the bipartisan DREAM Act. Deporting DREAMers like Cinthya means destroying the lives of hundreds of thousands of patriotic young people, costing the economy billions and betraying the fundamental values of the American Dream. Young DREAMers in communities across the country are Americans in every way except on paper but the Trump Administration apparently wants to deport them to countries that many of them have never known. Cinthya is in high school, dually enrolled and taking college courses. She is determined to prove that her contributions to our country are worthwhile and challenge the narrative that the undocumented community is a burden to society. And Cinthya isnt alone. DREAMers are models of what we hope our citizens become. They go to school, join the armed forces and become productive members of society. In Georgia, the rescission of DACA could mean that 24,000 people would be deported. It is cruel to banish people to a strange land where oftentimes they dont know the language or cult… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/editorials/gop-tax-scam-bad-georgians-huffington-post GOP Tax Scam Bad for Georgians (The Huffington Post) 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA Hank Johnson J000288 hankjohnson.house.gov     legacy Recently, the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy published damning statistics on the Ryan-McConnell tax plan. The numbers show that if the package is approved by Congress, more than half a million working class Georgians will see their taxes raised an average of $670 by 2027. Despite President Trumps assurance that he will not attack the middle class, the Ryan-McConnell tax bill will heavily burden Georgias working and middle-income families. President Trump published four broad goals for reforming the tax code, citing bolstering the economy, simplifying the tax code for families, allowing American workers to keep more of their paycheck, and minimizing any increase in the deficit as his main objectives. But the Ryan-McConnell plan, developed behind closed doors without any public hearings, will not accomplish any of these goals. This tax bill package as written mostly benefits the extremely wealthy. It fails to account for a $2.4 trillion-federal revenue loss over the next decade a loss created by giving tax cuts to the wealthiest 1 percent of Americans and it fails to uplift the very families that Trump promised would never be forgotten again. The nonpartisan Tax Policy Center confirmed the pitfalls of this framework when they reported that the Ryan-McConnell tax bill would raise taxes on 47 million Americans, significantly increase the deficit ($1.7 trillion in the House version of the bill), and slow the economy long term. When GOP politicians claim that their tax cuts help the average American, they are lying. As the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute notes, the middle income and working people in Georgia would see minimal gains, and could expect an average annual tax cut of $260 in the short term. A tax cut of $260 seems not so bad until its revealed that the richest 1 percent of Georgians could expect an annual tax cut of $83,000, and millionaires could receive as much as $131,000. Last week, I received a letter from my alma mater specifically Clark Atlanta University President Dr. Ronald Jo… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/editorials/president-trump-giving-police-forces-weapons-war-dangerous President Trump is giving police forces weapons of war. This is dangerous 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA Hank Johnson J000288 hankjohnson.house.gov     legacy A standing military force, with an overgrown Executive will not long be safe companions to liberty. James Madison, Constitutional Convention (1787). Our Founders opposed using a standing army to patrol our streets, and for good reason. While most of America is rightfully focused on the destructive path left in the wake of tropical storm Harvey this week, Donald Trump lifted the ban on certain military-grade weapons and equipment available from the Pentagon to our local police forces across the nation. Trumps unwise and ill-considered executive order reopening the floodgates of free surplus military-grade weaponry (as reported on CNN) from war zones across the world straight onto the streets of American cities, towns and university campuses, is the fulfillment of a campaign promise to the law enforcement lobby. It is not just bad policy its dangerous. Before Barack Obama signed an executive order in 2015 limiting the transfer of certain types of military equipment under the Pentagons 1033 Program, the Department of Defense transferred more than $5bn in surplus military equipment directly to police agencies across the nation. Because of lax oversight, some of the equipment has gone missing or been sold, possibly falling into the hands of wrongdoers. The Pentagon program creates a pipeline that bypasses normal city council and county commission procurement processes, enabling police departments to acquire expensive-to-maintain and often unneeded military equipment directly from the Pentagon without the approval or even knowledge of government officials elected by citizens. This is undemocratic and cedes too much power to unelected bureaucrats. The citizens are left to pay the price when these military toys are put into the anxious hands of often untrained local law enforcement. What makes it dangerous is the fact that this program requires that the equipment be placed into use within 12 months of being acquired. The use of military-grade weapons at an inappropriate time by an untrained police officer is a recipe f… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/editorials/wake-republicans-join-dems-co-equal-branch-hold-white-house-accountable Wake up Republicans Join Dems as co-equal branch to hold the White House accountable 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA Hank Johnson J000288 hankjohnson.house.gov     legacy No person holding any office of trust shall, without the consent of Congress, accept any present Emolument of any kind whatsoever from any king, prince or foreign state. The Emoluments Clause Article 1 Section 9.8 of the Constitution is clear and unambiguous. It prohibits a person holding an office of trust, including the president, from receiving any Emoluments or earnings from a foreign government without the consent of Congress. The Emoluments Clause exists to prevent foreign governments from corrupting the loyalties of U.S. government officials. The Emoluments Clause speaks to the maxim that a government official cannot well serve two masters and that all such officials, no matter how lofty their status or office, must be beholden only to the American people and not to foreign government officials. Its ironic that President Donald Trump claimed he was coming to Washington to drain the swamp, while ignoring he and his familys own flagrant violation of the Emoluments Clause. Congress should not stand by idly while our Constitution is trampled upon by a president who considers himself, his family and his sprawling business empire to be above the law. Exhibit A is the problematic flow of foreign government funds to the Trump International Hotel in the Old Post Office building a few short blocks from 1600 Pennsylvania that Trump leases from the federal government through the Government Services Administration (GSA). Foreign governments, including Bahrain, Azerbaijan and Kuwait, have all held events at the presidents hotel. We know that many foreign dignitaries stay at the hotel, and that Trumps company hired a full-time salesperson to solicit business from foreign diplomats. These facts alone undeniably prove a violation of the Emoluments Clause. Its why I joined my colleague Rep. Pete DeFazio (D-Ore.) in filingH. Res 437, a Resolution of Inquiry requesting certain documents and communications related to the lease of the Old Post Office building/Trump Hotel. True to form, my Republican colleagues blocked our e… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/editorials/why-caucus-advancement-studio-talent-and-film-diversity-relevant-today Why the Caucus for the Advancement of Studio Talent and Film Diversity is Relevant Today 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA Hank Johnson J000288 hankjohnson.house.gov     legacy Life imitates Art far more than Art imitates Life Oscar Wilde 1889 Given the events of Charlottesville and an administration that continues its us-versus-them mentality, what America needs now more than ever is inclusion and celebration of our great diversity. This summer, I along with two of my colleagues Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) and Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA) formed the Caucus for the Advancement of Studio, Talent (CAST) and Film Diversity, a bipartisan effort that focuses on diversity in the film industry -- in front of and behind the camera. The caucus is home of debate and dialogue about identifying the context, quality and quantity of the roles available to actors of color. It addresses issues ranging from pay equity issues, carriage of diverse programming, pipeline and roles to directors and producers, financing and entrepreneurship. In every aspect, diversity of race, faith, sexual orientation, male-female, will be paramount in the discussion, and it is our hope that ideas and potential solutions will develop from the issue discussions and forums. Times are tough in America right now, racial tensions are boiling over and our countrys relations in the global community are fraying. CAST provides a way to focus on what makes us American: our diversity. Culture unifies. American culture is an amalgam of race, sexual orientation, religious beliefs. It should be a place where others can feel welcome and invited. Now more than ever, we should focus on what unifies us not what drives us apart. CAST allows us to focus on these important goals. It also provides an economic pathway for success and economic self-sufficiency. In 2017, there are still places in this great country where our fellow citizens may never see an African American, Latino, or any other minority. Television and film might be the sole avenue where many Americans meet these communities. It is imperative that all communities be reflected in film and TV and that it reflects the makeup of America. Even when there are roles for minority com… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/congressman-johnson-speaks-out-against-ban-forbidden-terms-health-officials Congressman Johnson speaks out against ban on forbidden terms for health officials 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA Hank Johnson J000288 hankjohnson.house.gov     legacy Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued a statement following reports that the Trump Administration is prohibiting top health officials, including those at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), from using a list of seven words or phrases when preparing 2018 budget documents. The forbidden terms are vulnerable, entitlement, diversity, transgender, fetus, evidence-based and science-based: Read More 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-hank-johnsons-statement-house-passage-republican-tax-scam Congressman Hank Johnson's Statement on House Passage of Republican Tax Scam 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA Hank Johnson J000288 hankjohnson.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) today released the following statement on the passage of the Republican tax bill: Rep. Johnson's floor speech can be viewed HERE. "Today, I vehemently and adamantly voted NO on the Republican tax scam that gives 83 percent of the tax cuts to the wealthiest 1 percent while raising taxes on 86 million middle income families. Make no mistake about it -- the numbers prove that this is a tax cut for the wealthy and not for the middle class. Anyone who tries to deceive the American people into thinking otherwise -- shame on you. "To make matters worse this tax cut also adds $1.45 trillion to the national debt. Republicans will soon use the debt to justify their ultimate plan, which is to eliminate the social safety net by cutting Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. Todays vote proves that Republicans care more about the wealthy and big multinational corporations than they do for ordinary people. "Merry Christmas to the wealthy who already have plenty, and to the hordes of special interest lobbyists and campaign donors who have gotten what they wanted. To the rest of America struggling to make ends meet: Bah Humbug!" ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://johnlewis.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-john-lewis-floor-statement-opposing-final-republican-tax-bill-hr-1 Rep. John Lewis' Floor Statement Opposing Final Republican Tax Bill (H.R. 1 Conference Report) 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA John Lewis L000287 johnlewis.house.gov     legacy WATCH VIDEO Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my good friend, the Ranking Member, Mr. Neal, for yielding. I rise to oppose this conference reportwith every bone in my body. This bill is a $2.3 trillion holiday gift for Wall Street, the rich, and the wealthy. This bill was conceived in the darkness of the night and birthed with the help of your donors and funders. This bill is not for the people. It is not of the people, and, Mr. Speaker, it is not tax reform. You reward your donors so that our children and grandchildren will suffer. This is not fair, it is not just, and it is below the dignity and worth of this body. Mr. Speaker,Ive said on many occasions that you cannot get blood from a turnip, andyou cannot justify robbing poor Peter to pay billionaire Paul. Mr. Speaker, when the bill comes due, the chickens will come home to roost.I urge all of my colleagues to be on the right side of history and to vote against this bill. I yield back. TAX BILL HOME HOUSE:House Ways and Means CommitteeMarkupHouse Rules CommitteeHouse Floor Debate SENATE:Senate Finance Committee Markup ResourcesSenate Budget Committee ResourcesSenate Floor Debate CONFERENCE:Conference CommitteeConference Report Rep. Lewis' PublicStatements about H.R. 1 Rep. Lewis' Missed Opportunities Bills Rep. Lewis' Proposed Amendments to H.R. 1 Official Non-Partisan Analysis of H.R. 1 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://loudermilk.house.gov/news/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=1245 Congress Passes Historic Tax Reform 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Barry Loudermilk L000583 loudermilk.house.gov     legacy Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement today after the House voted on final passage of the historicTax Cuts and Jobs Act:This is an investment in the American people. By lowering taxes for millions of middle-income Americans, by doubling the standard deduction, and by getting government out of the way so American businesses can grow - we are investing in America. This bill is about Americans and the American dream. It is about restoring the land of opportunity for every American. It is about empowering the individual to succeed, not continuing to let the government choose winners and losers. This bill allows Americans to keep more of their hard-earned money so they can invest in what is important to them and their families. By passing this historic tax cut and tax reform bill, we are saying we trust the American people to handle their own money more than we trust the Washington establishment. Although this bill isnt perfect, it is a giant step forward. I was proud to cast my vote on behalf of the people of Georgia. Tax Reform Highlights (Courtesy of the House Committee on Ways and Means) For individuals and families, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Lowers individual taxes and sets the rates at 0%, 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, and 37%so people can keep more of their hard-earned money. Significantly increases the standard deductionto protect roughly double the amount of what you earn each year from taxes from $6,350 and $12,700 under current law to $12,000 and $24,000 for individuals and married couples, respectively. Continues to allow people to write off the cost of state and local taxes just like current law up to $10,000. Gives individuals and families the ability to choose among sales, income and property taxes to best fit their unique circumstances. Takes action to support more American families by: Expanding the Child Tax Credit from $1,000 to $2,000for single filers and married couples to help parents with the cost of raising children. The tax credit is fully refun… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://tomgraves.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398875 House Passes Final Version of Historic Tax Cuts and Jobs Bill 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Tom Graves G000560 tomgraves.house.gov     legacy House Passes Final Version of Historic Tax Cuts and Jobs Bill This bill is a Christmas present for every American Washington, December 19, 2017- Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) today voted for and the House passed the Conference Report to Accompany the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1), which is the final version of legislation to cut taxes for families and businesses and create more American jobs. This legislation worked out differences between the previously-passed House and Senate versions of the bill. This is a historic moment for our country, said Rep. Graves. When President Trump signs the Tax Cut and Jobs Act into law later this week, it will mark the first time the tax code was reformed in more than three decades. Our bill creates a simpler, flatter and fairer tax code, continued Rep. Graves. It puts more money in the pockets of hard-working Georgia families and makes the annual tax filing process much easier. It also spurs economic growth and private-sector job creation by slashing the corporate tax rate, which is currently the highest in the developed world, and cutting tax rates for small business income to the lowest levels since the 1940s. This bill is a Christmas present for every American family and business. Beginning on January 1, 2018, the new tax code will take effect, meaning Americans will start taking home more of their hard-earned money as soon as February. The American people elected President Trump and the Republican Congress to do big things, and this fulfills one of our promises, concluded Rep. Graves. The bills highlights include: Cutting individual tax rates for every bracket Nearly doubling the standard deduction from $6,350 to $12,000 for individuals and $12,700 to $24,000 for married couples Incre… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.isakson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/floor-and-committee-statements?ContentRecord_id=0EBC90F7-B6F1-480F-BD9F-085FBD21BE41 Floor Speech Urging Colleagues to Support Historic Tax Reform Bill 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Johnny Isakson I000055 www.isakson.senate.gov     legacy Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, I would like to take a moment to commend Senator Orrin Hatch. I listened to the debate over this bill not just today but for the better part of 3 years I have been a member of the Finance Committee. I have never heard a more dignified, deliberate, intelligent delivery on any subject than we all just heard from Orrin Hatch on the tax bill. Regardless of your politics, regardless of where you are from, it is good to know that America has dignified statesmen like Orrin Hatch to take the tougher issues, simplify them, get people to join hands, work together, and pass what is right for the American people. I am glad the American people are going to get to see that over the next couple of days. I publicly want to thank Senator Hatch for all he has done and all I know he has done in Washington during the last 3 years. In the 3 years on this committee, I have seen us--Republican and Democratic committee and subcommittee alike--work on every facet of the Tax Code to try to simplify changes down to doable amounts and doable jobs. I have seen everybody have input. I have seen everybody work together. Sure, we have had differences. Senator Hatch has always kept the mainstream there, kept his hand on the tiller, and saw to it that we never lost sight of doing what we need to do, which is to reform our Tax Code. I want to commend Senator Hatch and Senator Enzi, as well, for the work they have done on the Budget Committee to get us to this point and the unsung heroes that all of us know about, our staffs, whom we cannot do without. Jay Khosla and Mark Prater on the Finance Committee have been outstanding and have made this thing work, and I commend them for their work. On my staff, I could not have done what I have done without Amanda Maddox, Trey Kilpatrick, Monica McGuire, and Jay Sulzmann, who have all worked hard to see to it that we made the right decisions for the right reasons for the people of Georgia. I am very proud to be a part of this Senate today and of what is going to prove to be a … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.isakson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-center?ContentRecord_id=EC3B8B68-CA08-4525-8DE4-E0ECE37C8FBF Isakson Urges Colleagues to Support Historic Tax Reform Bill 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Johnny Isakson I000055 www.isakson.senate.gov     legacy Atlanta Office One Overton Park 3625 Cumberland Blvd, Suite 970 Atlanta, GA 30339 Tel: (770) 661-0999 Fax: (770) 661-0768 E-mail Me 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.perdue.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-david-perdue-discusses-historic-tax-cuts-on-cnbc- Senator David Perdue Discusses Historic Tax Cuts On CNBC 2017-12-19 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA David Perdue P000612 www.perdue.senate.gov     legacy Skip to primary navigation Skip to content Meet David Connect Helping You News 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=119836C7-392E-468F-8961-18D65BFE6E18 Rep. Austin Scott Statement on Tax Reform Vote 2017-12-18 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Austin Scott S001189 austinscott.house.gov austinscott https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) released the following statement upon the U.S. House of Representatives passing the Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “For families across Georgia, today’s legislation means more jobs, more take-home pay, and more money in their own pockets,” said Rep. Scott. “While I am very happy with the first major overhaul of our tax code in over thirty years, there is still a lot of work to be done getting our economy back on track, and I look forward to continuing to work with the Trump Administration and my colleagues in Congress to expand our economy, grow wages, and ease burdensome federal regulations.” Highlights of the bill include: Lowers individual tax rates for all Americans; Significantly increases the standard deduction from $6,500 to $12,000 for individuals and from $13,000 to $24,000 for married couples; Eliminates special-interest deductions; Eliminates the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) individual mandate tax; Establishes a new Family Credit, which includes expanding the Child Tax Credit from $1,000 to $2,000; Preserves the Earned Income Tax Credit and the home mortgage interest deduction for existing mortgages and maintains the home mortgage deduction for newly purchased homes up to $750,000; Lowers the corporate rate to 21%, down from 35%; and, Reduces the tax rate on small business to no more than 29.6%. Click here for policy highlights of the Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. -30- 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T22:19:19Z
https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/cdc-director-disputes-scientific-words-have-been-banned CDC director disputes that scientific words have been banned 2017-12-18 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA Hank Johnson J000288 hankjohnson.house.gov     legacy From the very beginning this administration has dealt in fake news and alternative facts, so it is no surprise that it would impose language restrictions on agency employees, said U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga. Censorship and the propaganda that results is dangerous. It smacks of what totalitarian regimes do to obfuscate the truth. Read More 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-johnson-s-statement-cdc-banned-words-phrases-controversy Rep. Johnsons statement on CDC banned words & phrases controversy 2017-12-18 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA Hank Johnson J000288 hankjohnson.house.gov     legacy ATLANTA, GA Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued a statement following reports that the Trump Administration is prohibiting top health officials, including those at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), from using a list of seven words or phrases when preparing 2018 budget documents. The forbidden terms are vulnerable, entitlement, diversity, transgender, fetus, evidence-based and science-based: From the very beginning this administration has dealt in fake news and alternative facts, so it is no surprise that it would impose language restrictions on agency employees, said Johnson. Censorship and the propaganda that results is dangerous. It smacks of what totalitarian regimes do to obfuscate the truth. Requiring federal agencies to produce political propaganda leads to the erosion of our Democratic principles, and the competitive edge that has made America great. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hice.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1701 Hice to Host Telephone Town Hall Tuesday 2017-12-18 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Jody Hice H001071 hice.house.gov     legacy Hice to Host Telephone Town Hall Tuesday f t # e Washington, December 18, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C On Tuesday, December 19th at approximately 6:00 p.m., Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA) will host a live telephone town hall with constituents from across the 10th District of Georgia. This is will be the seventh and final telephone town hall meeting of 2017 and the 13th Hice has held since taking office in 2015. During the event, residents will hear a brief legislative update from Representative Hice and will have the opportunity to ask questions regarding current events and issues of general concern. Constituents can submit questions prior to the call here. Im excited to once again connect with my constituents and talk about the important issues facing our country, said Congressman Hice. Telephone Town Halls are interactive, completely free to participate in and fully accessible by allowing thousands of individuals to share their views and get answers without having to leave their homes. This proven format is all about providing the most convenient service to every 10th District resident who wishes to engage in a constructive community discussion, and I look forward to speaking with many of you on Tuesday evening. Who:Congressman Hice and 10th District residents What:DecemberTelephone Town Hall When:Tuesday, December 19 from 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. The forum is open to the public. Residents can sign up to participate by clicking here or calling Representative Hices Was… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletter-archive/washington-watch-121817 Washington Watch - 12/18/17 2017-12-18 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Rob Woodall W000810 woodall.house.gov     legacy HOUSE WILL APPROVE FINAL TAX BILL AND SEND IT TO THE SENATE As you all know, tax reform has beena goal for decades anda hot topic in recent months. Its been discussed around kitchen tables at dinner time and conference rooms during business meetings. Its been debated on live television by policy experts and political talking heads. Its been considered in various forms in hallways and committee rooms on Capitol Hill for years.The reason, of course, that all this debate and discussion has been happening is because our tax code impacts Americans from all walks of life, and that reality makes reaching a consensus on a reform plan an uphill battle. But Im pleased to report that we are nearing the top of the mountain. Last week the House-Senate Tax Reform Conference Committee successfully reconciled the separate tax reform bills passed in each chamber. Thats right, an agreement on the first fundamental overhaul of our tax code since 1986 has been reached, and the final tax reform bill has been signed by the conferees and posted online for the world to see. CLICK HERE TO READ THE BILL As I pointed out in last weeks newsletter, the final bill still needs approval from the full House and Senate before it can be sent to the Presidents desk. Myhope andexpectation is the House will pass ittomorrow(Tuesday), and the Senate will follow suit before the week ends. I invite you all to take a look at the bill and the accompanying summary documents to see exactly how you will benefit from the new plan. I think what youll find in the agreement are many of the ideas and policy proposals that many of you have contacted me about in recent monthsand thank you again to all who have reached out about tax reform over last few months and years! As you can see from the below tax reform timeline, this legislation has been years in the making. It is the result of countless hours of deliberation and debatemany of those hours occurring during the more than 100 tax reform hearings held in the House and Senate in recent years. In the few years tha… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.perdue.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-david-perdue-comments-on-president-trumps-national-security-strategy Senator David Perdue Comments On President Trumps National Security Strategy 2017-12-18 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA David Perdue P000612 www.perdue.senate.gov     legacy Skip to primary navigation Skip to content Meet David Connect Helping You News 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://johnlewis.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-john-lewis-statement-power-outage-hartsfield-jackson-international Rep. John Lewis' Statement on Power Outage at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 2017-12-17 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA John Lewis L000287 johnlewis.house.gov     legacy ATLANTA I am grateful to all the police, firefighters, electricians, and airport, airline, and MARTA employees for their efforts to assist stranded passengers. I would also like to thank the thousands of passengers who continue to remain calm and patient throughout this unprecedented ordeal. I know it is not easy, but I ask you to continue to follow the guidance of airport and emergency personnel. Once electricity is restored, I look forward to learning more about the cause of the power outage and what safeguards will be implemented to prevent any reoccurrence of this situation. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://austinscott.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/lawmakers-urge-congress-fund-warthog-wing-work (Valdosta Daily Times): Lawmakers urge Congress to fund 'Warthog' wing work 2017-12-16 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Austin Scott S001189 austinscott.house.gov     legacy VALDOSTA -- Lawmakers are pressing for Congress to find funding for replacing worn-out wings for the Air Force's A-10C inventory, including Georgia congressmen who represent Moody Air Force Base, where some of the A-10Cs are located. The defense bill for 2018, signed by President Donald Trump last week, authorizes the wing replacements, but Congress still has to authorize spending the $103 million needed. The Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee omitted the funding, according to a statement from the office of Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga. Friday, Scott and 19 other lawmakers, including both Georgia senators, signed a letter to the Senate and House appropriations committees urging them to arrange for the needed A-10C funding. The A-10C "Warthog" is the Air Force's only plane designed for low-level ground-attack missions for troop support. As of 2015, the Air Force had 283 A-10Cs. In 2014, then-Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel proposed retiring the fleet of tank-killer planes for an estimated savings of $3.5 billion during five years. More recently, former Defense Secretary Ash Carter postponed the planned retirement of the planes. He cited the Warthog's success in strikes against ISIS forces as a factor in the decision. In September, Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, said some Warthogs would have to be grounded in 2018 because their wings will have reached the end of their service life, meaning they cannot be safely flown, according to Daryl Mayer, media operations section chief for 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs at Wright-Patterson AFB in Ohio. "We expect to ground up to 55 A-10s across the entire fleet by fiscal year 2025, although there are many factors which could change those projections," Mayer said in a statement. The lawmakers' letter says one-third of the Air Force's A-10Cs are in "desperate need of wing set replacements" and that 173 A-10Cs had already gotten them but, as the Air Force was considering retiring the Warthogs at the time, the contract for wing production was … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://austinscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-scott-colleagues-press-10c-wing-funding-fy18-appropriations Rep. Scott, Colleagues Press for A-10C Wing Funding in FY18 Appropriations 2017-12-15 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Austin Scott S001189 austinscott.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08), a Member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), joined nineteen of his House and Senate colleagues in expressing their concern on the Senate Appropriations Committee omitting funding to begin re-winging the A-10C Thunderbolt II fleet. One third of the A-10C aircraft fleet are in desperate need of wing set replacements in order to safely continue their critical missions, and as the only plane in the U.S. military specifically designed for Close Air Support and Combat Search and Rescue it is critical the fleet undergo wing replacement to continue their important missions fighting ISIS and providing ground support to troops around the world, said Rep. Scott. Earlier this week, President Trump signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorized the wing replacement projects for Fiscal Year 2018, but without the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee appropriating the funding, the project cannot be completed. The A-10C, also known as the Warthog, has been instrumental in the fight against ISIS, and its armored capabilities have aided in its critical deployments to the Demilitarized Zone south of the North Korean border, Eastern Europe and the Baltics in face of Russian aggression, and missions in the South China Sea after illegal Chinese military expansion in the region. Joining Rep. Scott on todays letter are Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and David Perdue (R-GA) and Representatives Martha McSally (AZ-02), Mike Turner (OH-10), Vicky Hartzier (MO-04), Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Collen Hanabusa (HI-01), Tom OHalleran (AZ-01), Walter Jones (N.C.-03), Mike Coffman (CO-06), Paul Cook (CA-08), Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01), Thomas Suzzoi (NY-03), Matt Gaetz (FL-01), Jim Banks (IN-03), Adam Kinzinger (IL-16), Don Bacon (NE-02), Earl L. Buddy Carter (GA-01), and Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09). Click here to read todays letter. -30- 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2756 Carter Applauds Protection of Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives 2017-12-15 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Buddy Carter C001103 buddycarter.house.gov     legacy Carter Applauds Protection of Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives f t # e Washington, December 15, 2017 Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) today praised the conferenced version of theTax Cuts and Jobs Actwhich maintains the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program. Carter fought to protect these historic tax credits in the final agreement."As soon as I heard these historic tax credits were on the line, I went straight to the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee,"said Carter."I told him how lucky I am to be from one of the most beautiful places in the world, and an important part of this beauty is the continued historic preservation across the district. I also told him what I heard from constituents in the First District of Georgia to make sure he knew how important this program is for our area. Throughout the negotiations we maintained this dialogue and I am thrilled to see the program has been preserved to help protect the charm of our great cities for generations to come." The Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program encourages private sector investment in the rehabilitation and re-use of historic buildings. The program was eliminated in the original House version of theTax Cuts and Jobs Actand modified in the Senate version. The final compromised version released today maintains the programand requires that the credit has to be claimed over five years. f t # e 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/congressman-johnson-delivers-books-fourth-district-students Congressman Johnson delivers books to Fourth District students 2017-12-15 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA Hank Johnson J000288 hankjohnson.house.gov     legacy Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) delivered more than 50 books on Nov. 27 to three elementary schools in his district. Johnson delivered the books to schools in both DeKalb and Gwinnett counties: Anderson-Livsey Elementary School in Gwinnett; and Fairington Elementary School and Flat Rock Elementary School, both in DeKalb. Read More 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/humanities-grant-fund-library-projects-dekalb-rockdale Humanities grant to fund library projects in DeKalb, Rockdale 2017-12-15 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA Hank Johnson J000288 hankjohnson.house.gov     legacy The DeKalb County Public Library System and Conyers-Rockdale Library System will receive grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities totaling $61,922, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced. Read More 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/johnson-hice-split-fcc-s-net-neutrality-decision Johnson, Hice split on FCCs net neutrality decision 2017-12-15 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA Hank Johnson J000288 hankjohnson.house.gov     legacy The Federal Communications Commissions vote to roll back rules on net neutrality Thursday drew mixed reactions from two of Gwinnetts three congressmen. U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., was among the list of people, businesses and groups, who spoke out against the decision after it was made by arguing it closed off some access to the Internet and limiting innovation. U.S. Rep. Jody Hice, R-Ga., praised the decision though while arguing that the FCCs action would actually help innovation. Read More 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/rosenstein-defends-mueller-probe-republicans-express-outrage-over-fbi-texts Rosenstein defends Mueller probe, as Republicans express outrage over FBI texts 2017-12-15 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA Hank Johnson J000288 hankjohnson.house.gov     legacy But Democrats also came after Rosenstein at times, as the Deputy Attorney General was repeatedly pressed to tell whether he had been called on the telephone by the President, and told to investigate certain people or issues Rosenstein fended off those questions as well. Youre being very artful in jumping around and evading, Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) told Rosenstein at one point, prompting Rosenstein to disagree. Are you afraid of President Trump firing you? Johnson asked. Read More 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.isakson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-center?ContentRecord_id=1C2E65E8-D1F4-44D7-A7AF-EC7113BEB9E5 A Stronger Military and a Safer Nation 2017-12-15 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Johnny Isakson I000055 www.isakson.senate.gov     legacy Dear Friends, This week, President Trump signed into law the fiscal year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act, and it benefits Georgias more than a dozen military installations. The measure includes pay increases for service members and an increase in troop numbers, providing military leaders with additional forces needed to carry out critical mission assignments and confront threats to our nation. Georgia is the home to critical assets in our national defense. From cutting edge capabilities such as cyber warfare, to strategic defense platforms like Ohio-class submarines, to Armor Brigade Combat Teams, and intelligence assets like the E-8 Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) program, Georgia heavily contributes to our national efforts to project power and strength.Our service members put everything on the line for our security, and Im glad that theyll receive a pay raise. This legislation addresses many of our military's needs and will provide stronger security. Keeping Our Promises to Veterans This week, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary David Shulkin notified Congress that funding for veterans community care, called the Veterans Choice Fund, will run out within the next month if Congress does not act. The Caring for Our Veterans Act of 2017, legislation I introduced with Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., addresses this funding deadline by providing an additional $4 billion for the program while permanently enhancing veterans access to care in their communities as well as expanding the caregiver assistance program for Vietnam-era veterans. It is critical that the Senate and House pass this bipartisan legislation before the end of the year to ensure veterans continue to have access to efficient, timely and quality health care. The legislation was passed out of the Senate VA committee by a vote of 14-1 and awaits action by the full Senate. In Other News: This week, the Senate joined the House in a conference to resolve differences between the two chambers tax reform bill… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.isakson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=AEDB2A2A-DE52-458C-A8AE-411C6F1D4343 Isakson: Tax Reform Will Strengthen America's Future 2017-12-15 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Johnny Isakson I000055 www.isakson.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance with jurisdiction over tax reform, released the following statement regarding the agreement reached between the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives on a final tax reform package: Now is the time for Congress to finally deliver after years of work to overhaul the outdated federal tax code that has held our economy back. Combined with the rollback of regulations by this administration, comprehensive tax reform will put America on a strong path that will allow us to compete in a global marketplace well into the future. With this bill, we are helping hardworking families and small businesses now and providing greater opportunities for future generations. I look forward to voting on this final tax bill soon to provide stronger economic growth, increased wages and a higher standard of living for Americans. Highlights of the final tax bill for individuals and families include: Cutting individual income tax rates across the board, Doubling the standard deduction, and Doubling the child tax credit. For small businesses, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provides tax relief that will enable them to expand and create jobs. Additionally, the legislation overhauls the U.S. corporate tax system by lowering rates and adopting new international tax rules similar to our trading partners. These changes will enable American companies to compete on a level playing field with the rest of the world while removing the incentive to move U.S. facilities and jobs overseas. The Senate and House must each pass the final, bicameral, agreed to bill before it can be sent to the president to be signed into law. Both chambers are expected to vote on it before Christmas. Related:Isakson: Tax Reform Helps Americans Now, Supports Future GenerationsIsakson Applauds Committee Passage of Tax ReformIsakson Statement on Tax ReformIsaksons Floor Remarks on the Senate Tax Reform ProposalFox News: Isakson Talks Tax Reform and Veterans Day on F… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=7ED560BE-B58B-4526-B3EA-1030C778F781 Rep. Scott, Colleagues Press for A-10C Wing Funding in FY18 Appropriations 2017-12-14 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Austin Scott S001189 austinscott.house.gov austinscott https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08), a Member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), joined nineteen of his House and Senate colleagues in expressing their concern on the Senate Appropriations Committee omitting funding to begin re-winging the A-10C Thunderbolt II fleet. “One third of the A-10C aircraft fleet are in desperate need of wing set replacements in order to safely continue their critical missions, and as the only plane in the U.S. military specifically designed for Close Air Support and Combat Search and Rescue it is critical the fleet undergo wing replacement to continue their important missions fighting ISIS and providing ground support to troops around the world,” said Rep. Scott. Earlier this week, President Trump signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorized the wing replacement projects for Fiscal Year 2018, but without the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee appropriating the funding, the project cannot be completed. The A-10C, also known as the Warthog, has been instrumental in the fight against ISIS, and its armored capabilities have aided in its critical deployments to the Demilitarized Zone south of the North Korean border, Eastern Europe and the Baltics in face of Russian aggression, and missions in the South China Sea after illegal Chinese military expansion in the region. Joining Rep. Scott on today’s letter are Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and David Perdue (R-GA) and Representatives Martha McSally (AZ-02), Mike Turner (OH-10), Vicky Hartzier (MO-04), Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Collen Hanabusa (HI-01), Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01), Walter Jones (N.C.-03), Mike Coffman (CO-06), Paul Cook (CA-08), Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01), Thomas Suzzoi (NY-03), Matt Gaetz (FL-01), Jim Banks (IN-03), Adam Kinzinger (IL-16), Don Bacon (NE-02), Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01), and Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09). Click here to read today’s letter. -30- 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T22:19:19Z
https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/gop-expresses-outrage-over-fbi-officials-political-texts GOP expresses outrage over FBI officials' political texts 2017-12-14 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA Hank Johnson J000288 hankjohnson.house.gov     legacy • The DOJ official also said he's not afraid of Trump firing him. Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) pressed Rosenstein on whether Trump had asked him to investigate specific individuals, to which Rosenstein replied that he had seen no "improper" orders from the White House. “Are you afraid of president Trump firing you?” the congressman asked. “No, I’m not," Rosenstein responded. He also said no one has asked him to fire Mueller. Read More 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-johnson-announces-national-endowment-humanities-grants-fourth Rep. Johnson announces National Endowment for the Humanities grants for Fourth District libraries 2017-12-14 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA Hank Johnson J000288 hankjohnson.house.gov     legacy Congressman reports that more than $60,000 in grants will be awarded between two Fourth District libraries    DECATUR, GA —Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced that Conyers-Rockdale Library System and the DeKalb County Public Library system are receiving grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities to the tune of $61,922. The Conyers-Rockdale Library System, under the direction of Project Director Mary Harrison, will use their $11,922 Common Heritage grant to fund their African-American Faith and Heritage in Rockdale County project. This program will serve as an interactive archive to celebrate the history of African-American churches in Rockdale County.    The DeKalb County Public Library System, under the direction of Gina Jenkins, will use their $50,000 Humanities Access Grant to fund their PRIME TIME Preschool program. This family literacy program assists low-income families with creative ways to education their children through expert storytellers.  “I am pleased to announce that these two great institutions in Georgia’s Fourth District are the recipients of these highly competitive grants,” said Congressman Johnson. “These quality projects will benefit this district, help boost public engagement and enrich our communities.”          For more information, visit https://www.neh.gov/ ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-johnson-s-statement-fcc-s-vote-destroy-net-neutrality Rep. Johnsons statement on FCCs Vote to Destroy Net Neutrality 2017-12-14 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA Hank Johnson J000288 hankjohnson.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, Jr. (GA-04) today made the following statement today after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 3-2 to rollback rules on Net Neutrality. “I condemn the FCC decision today to do away with Net Neutrality. U.S. taxpayers paid for the research and development of the World Wide Web, and we deserve for the Internet to remain a platform open to all content treated equally and without discrimination. “An open Internet means access to all content and applications regardless of origin with no favoring of one source over another or any type of blocking or filtering. Openness is what drives growth and competition. Blocking content stifles innovation and creativity. Openness embraces our core value as Americans: equality of opportunity. Openness is who we are and what we are about. “Openness also separates us from closed, autocratic societies that limit the information that people receive -- and thus the educational and cultural achievements that can be attained -- and the freedoms they enjoy. Look no further than the Great Firewall of North Korea, where people live in a closed society. North Korea is the antithesis of an open Internet. Any restriction on openness is a step towards a closed society. It’s the wrong direction for America. “I condemn the FCC’s wrongheaded decision to undermine Internet openness through this rescission of net neutrality rules. History will not be kind to those who turned their backs on freedom and created rules today that quash an open Internet. ”Should the opportunity arise, I am open to working on a legislative solution that keeps the interests of the American people paramount.” ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://loudermilk.house.gov/news/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=1240 House Bill Puts Irans Terror-Financing Under the Microscope 2017-12-14 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Barry Loudermilk L000583 loudermilk.house.gov     legacy House Bill Puts Iran’s Terror-Financing Under the Microscope f t # e Washington, December 14, 2017 Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement today after voting on legislation to call for greater transparency in Iran’s financial dealings:   “Iran has repeatedly proven that it cannot be trusted. As the world’s leading state-sponsor of terror, Iran continues to show a complete disregard for human life through its tangled, highly-financed web of terror. The bills passed by the House today put Iran’s illicit financial activities under the microscope, shedding light into the regime’s volatile mix of money laundering, human rights abuses, and terrorist financing.   “Iran provides millions of dollars of funds and weapons to Hamas and other terrorist organizations. These organizations use these funds and weapons to carry out attacks on United States citizens and our allies. That’s why I voted for legislation that would make it more difficult for Iran to purchase commercial aircraft from the United States – or companies that do business with us – without strict oversight and control.”   Background   H.R. 1638, the Iranian Leadership Asset Transparency Act Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to report to Congress on the assets held by Iran’s senior political, military, and business leaders, and on the probable sources and uses of the assets.  If necessary, this report could be classified and available to Members of Congress.   Urges the U.S. Treasury Secretary to seek information for the report from sources that would search and, if necessary, translate publicly available “high-veracity official records” overseas, and provide methods to search and analyze such data in ways that are useful to law enforcement.   H.R. 4324, Strengthening Oversight of … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://tomgraves.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398874 Rep. Tom Graves Statement on FCC Vote to Repeal Net Neutrality Regulations 2017-12-14 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Tom Graves G000560 tomgraves.house.gov     legacy Contact: Garrett Hawkins 202-225-5211 Rep. Tom Graves Statement on FCC Vote to Repeal Net Neutrality Regulations Washington, December 14, 2017 - Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) issued the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to dismantle net neutrality regulations: “I commend Chairman Pai and the FCC for approving this plan to restore internet freedom. It’s the result of an open and transparent process that provided all relevant documents and information to the public ahead of the vote. The plan will repeal Obama-era net neutrality regulations, which stifled innovation and competition on the internet and did nothing to protect consumers. Returning to a free and open internet will ensure the online marketplace continues to flourish while increasing broadband access for rural and low-income Americans.” ### Print version of this document 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.perdue.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-david-perdue-un-report-on-iran-validates-us-concerns Senator David Perdue: UN Report On Iran Validates U.S. Concerns 2017-12-14 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA David Perdue P000612 www.perdue.senate.gov     legacy Skip to primary navigation Skip to content Meet David Connect Helping You News 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ferguson.house.gov/media/press-releases/ferguson-votes-pass-prosper-act-out-committee Ferguson Votes to Pass PROSPER Act out of Committee 2017-12-13 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA A. Ferguson F000465 ferguson.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON D.C. –Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.), a member of the Education and the Workforce Committee, today voted to pass The Promoting Real Opportunity, Success and Prosperity Through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act out of the committee following a markup. The PROSPER Act will reauthorize the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965 for the first time since 2008. “While the last half century has seen millions of students gain access to higher education, the reforms added to the 1965 HEA over the years have created cumbersome policies for students and institutions alike,” said Ferguson. “With six million jobs unfilled, there is clearly a skills gap between our higher education system and the realities of our economy and a growing number of students who are struggling to afford or even complete their educations. The PROSPER Act addresses these issues by limiting the federal government’s over-regulation of higher education and instead creating more transparency, accreditation accountability and modernized market-alignment to put downward pressure on college costs. I look forward to continuing to support this bill as it heads to the House floor.” Ferguson’s bill, the Help Students Repay Act, aimed at helping students make progress towards paying down their student loan debt is included in the PROSPER Act. Currently, student loan borrowers must choose from nine different loan repayment plans, five of which are income-driven. Ferguson’s proposal would replace these five plans with a single, simplified income-based repayment plan. A bill Ferguson cosponsored, the Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 2017, was also included in the final package. Ferguson also introduced an amendment to the PROSPER Act to ensure high school students receive information about the financial aid options available for higher education. The amendment passed with bipartisan support. The PROSPER Act passed out of committee by a vote of 23-17. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ferguson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=105 Ferguson Votes to Pass PROSPER Act out of Committee 2017-12-13 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA A. Ferguson F000465 ferguson.house.gov     legacy   0 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/johnson-delivers-books-anderson-livsey-elementary-school Johnson delivers books to Anderson-Livsey Elementary School 2017-12-13 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA Hank Johnson J000288 hankjohnson.house.gov     legacy Johnson delivers books to Anderson-Livsey Elementary School U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., recently got to play Santa Claus to three local school libraries, including one in Gwinnett County. Johnson delivered books to Anderson-Livsey Elementary School in Snellville as part of his Nov. 27 tour of three schools. The congressman’s office said the books were made available to the schools through the Library of Congress’ surplus books program. In addition to Anderson-Livsey, Johnson also visited two schools in Lithonia, Fairington Elementary School and Flat Rock Elementary School. In addition to the supplies of books, Johnson also gave school principals and media specialists copies of “Women in Congress,” “African Americans in Congress” and “Hispanic Americans in Congress.” Each school also received a flag that had been flown over the U.S. Capitol. “The guiding principle behind the program is to build library collections, but I must say the short tour served as a great opportunity to talk to some of country’s future leaders,” Johnson said in a statement. “I thoroughly enjoyed talking to the children about what they want to be when they grow up, their favorite books and what they want for Christmas.” Political Notebook appears in the Wednesday and Sunday editions of the Gwinnett Daily Post. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-johnson-grills-deputy-attorney-general-rosenstein-judiciary Rep. Johnson Grills Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein in Judiciary Oversight Hearing 2017-12-13 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA Hank Johnson J000288 hankjohnson.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, pressed Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein on whether the President obstructed justice in the Russia investigation, the appropriateness of the President to publicly comment on the Russia investigation and whether he feared for his job: Rep. Johnson Grills Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein in Judiciary Hearing: Link HERE Chair: The chair recognizes the gentleman from Georgia, Mr. Johnson, for five minutes. Mr. Johnson: Thank you Mr. Chairman. Thank you for your service to the country, Mr. Rosenstein. Based on the language in your special counsel order or your order appointing the special counsel, does the special counsel have the authority to investigate any individual who may have obstructed the investigation that FBI Director Comey confirmed on March 20th of this year, which was the Russian interference with the 2016 (U.S) elections? Mr. Rosenstein: The Special Counsel does have the authority to investigate any obstruction related to his jurisdiction. Mr. Johnson: Does this authority to investigate possible obstruction include investigating President Trump? Mr. Rosenstein: I hope you won't take an inference one way or the other, but we do not discuss who may or may not be under investigation. Mr. Johnson: I’m not asking you whether or not the president is under investigation. I’m just simply asking whether or not your order appointing the special counsel authorizes the special counsel to investigate the president. Mr. Rosenstein: It authorizes him to investigate anybody who there’s predication to believe obstructed justice. Mr. Johnson: And that includes the president, correct? Mr. Rosenstein: It would include anybody who’s suspected of obstructing justice. Mr. Johnson: All right. Do you think that it's appropriate for the president to comment publicly on any pending investigation? Mr. Rosenstein: Congressman, the decision about whether people in political positions comment on investigations is not … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://loudermilk.house.gov/news/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=1238 Rep. Loudermilk Sponsors Regulatory Relief for Community Banks and Credit Unions 2017-12-13 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Barry Loudermilk L000583 loudermilk.house.gov     legacy Rep. Loudermilk Sponsors Regulatory Relief for Community Banks and Credit Unions f t # e Washington, December 13, 2017 Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced the Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act, H.R. 4607. This legislation will strengthen, improve, and expand the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act’s (EGRPRA) review process.   “When I meet with community banks and credit unions across Georgia, I consistently hear of one issue that makes it difficult for them to best serve their customers. Most describe it as the “death by a thousand cuts,” administered by excessive, and often non-applicable or outdated, regulations from federal bureaucracies.   “In the short time I have been in Congress, one truth I have learned is that there are some bureaucrats who never saw a regulation they didn’t like, no matter how outdated, non-relevant or burdensome it may be. The Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act requires financial regulatory agencies to complete a review of their regulations every seven years and identify those regulations that are duplicative, outdated or over-burdensome.   “The CRRA will require these agencies to eliminate, modify or tailor unnecessary regulations every seven years, not just pencil-whip a report to Congress, as is required by the current EGRPRA laws. This bill is about rightsizing government regulators so they are more efficient, effective and up-to-date.”The Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act: o       Requires EGRPRA (Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act) reviews to be done every 7 years instead of every 10 o       Expands EGRPRA reviews to include all regulated institutions, not just insured depository institutions o       Expands EGRPRA to include the CFPB in addition … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.perdue.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-david-perdue-introduces-atlanta-based-us-circuit-judge-nominee-in-confirmation-hearing Senator David Perdue Introduces Atlanta-Based U.S. Circuit Judge Nominee In Confirmation Hearing 2017-12-13 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA David Perdue P000612 www.perdue.senate.gov     legacy Skip to primary navigation Skip to content Meet David Connect Helping You News 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.perdue.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-david-perdue-introduces-georgia-federal-judge-nominee-in-confirmation-hearing Senator David Perdue Introduces Georgia Federal Judge Nominee In Confirmation Hearing 2017-12-13 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA David Perdue P000612 www.perdue.senate.gov     legacy Skip to primary navigation Skip to content Meet David Connect Helping You News 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://dougcollins.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=943 President Trump Signs NDAA, Collins TRICARE Language into Law 2017-12-12 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Doug Collins C001093 dougcollins.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump today signed the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law. The NDAA included language authored by Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) to require pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to update their MAC pricing lists every seven days so that those lists reflect market prices accurately. Without this provision, PBMs routinely wait weeks and months to update the MAC reimbursement lists, enabling them to underpay pharmacies and overcharge TRICARE.    “PBMs keep their operations in the shadows in order to take advantage of patients and taxpayers. I worked to have this language included as part of the NDAA to help America’s service members and their families get the medicines they need while keeping drug prices appropriately competitive for patients and taxpayers under the TRICARE program,” said Collins. Collins’s provision can be found in section 714 of the NDAA and took effect immediately upon becoming law. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://austinscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/president-trump-signs-national-defense-authorization-act President Trump Signs National Defense Authorization Act 2017-12-12 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Austin Scott S001189 austinscott.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) released the following statement upon President Trump signing the Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act: “Today, President Trump and Congress continued their commitment to our Armed Forces by authorizing critical funding for our troops to address our readiness crisis, confront aggression, address threats, rebuild our military, protect force structure, and provide for our military families,” said Rep. Scott. “One of the most important responsibilities as a Member of Congress is providing for our men and women in uniform. I am proud to have worked on this piece of legislation, and we are ready to begin work on the FY2019 NDAA.” In addition to providing new resources to address troop and infrastructure readiness, this bill also continues Congress’ commitment to our warfighters and their families including fully funding a 2.4% pay raise for our warfighters and permanently preserving the Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance (SSIA) payments to surviving military spouses, among other things. As the only Republican from Georgia on the House Armed Services Committee and a negotiator to the House-Senate Conference Committee, Congressman Scott was instrumental in fighting on behalf of Georgia’s military installations during the Committee’s markup of the NDAA. PROVIDING FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE JSTARS NEEDS AT ROBINS: The E–8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) is a joint Air Force and Army program that provides critical airborne surveillance, intelligence, and command and control to our military through on-board radar and computer subsystems equipment that gathers and distributes detailed battlefield information. Combatant commanders utilize the JSTARS fleet around the world, and it is based at Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins. JSTARS’ mission is enabled by leveraging its extremely capable active radar system providing invaluable moving target indicator (MTI) intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance targeting information … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-johnson-oversees-hearing-opioid-epidemic Congressman Johnson Oversees Hearing on Opioid Epidemic 2017-12-12 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA Hank Johnson J000288 hankjohnson.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, as Ranking Member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, & Emergency Management, Rep. Johnson examined impact of opioid crisis in Appalachia.    Rep. Johnson focused on the importance of the Affordable Care Act in combating the opioid crisis and how economic development is effected by the explosive use of opioids in places such as North Georgia, Kentucky, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. “This is a full-blown crisis that demands the attention of Congress,” said Johnson. “The high rates of substance abuse and mortality in Appalachia compared to the rest of the United States is a serious impediment to sustained economic growth. Although the mortality rate is lower in the Georgia counties in my congressional district covered by the Appalachian Regional Commission, I think there are important lessons to be learned. We must not repeat the mistakes of the past where drug abuse was over criminalized as it was the during the crack epidemic of the 1980s.  The government’s response to drugs in the 1980s did not have the effect of easing the problem but instead only intensified the severity of the problem.  Hopefully, we have learned some things from our past.” For Rep. Johnson’s full statement, click HERE. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/speeches/opioid-epidemic-appalachia-addressing-hurdles-economic-development-region The Opioid Epidemic in Appalachia: Addressing Hurdles to Economic Development in the Region 2017-12-12 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA Hank Johnson J000288 hankjohnson.house.gov     legacy Statement of The Honorable Hank Johnson Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management hearing on “The Opioid Epidemic in Appalachia: Addressing Hurdles to Economic Development in the Region”​ December 12, 2017   Good morning. I would like to thank the Chairman for holding this hearing on the opioid epidemic in Appalachia. Since the formation of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) in 1965, Appalachia has made significant progress in executing its mission of addressing persistent poverty and economic despair. However, the progress made in attracting industry to Appalachia and reducing poverty has been threatened by the current opioid epidemic sweeping the nation.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drug overdoses are now a leading cause of death in the United States, resulting in approximately 52,000 deaths in 2015, or 142 deaths every day. In Appalachia, the problem is even worse.  In 2009, the mortality rate in the Appalachian Region was 24 percent higher than the non-Appalachian United States. By 2016, the mortality rate was 37 percent higher than the rest of the nation.  The opioid epidemic also happens to strike in the most devastating way to men and women between the prime working ages of 25 to 44. Although the mortality rate is lower in the Georgia counties in my congressional district covered by the ARC, I think there can be important lessons learned for the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission, another economic development commission that I introduced legislation reauthorizing earlier this year. This is a full-blown crisis that demands the attention of Congress. The high rates of substance abuse and mortality in Appalachia compared to the rest of the United States is a serious impediment to sustained economic growth. Employers are seeking a healthy workforce when making decisions about where they will locate their businesses. High rates of substance abuse and mortality make it difficult for employers to find and hire qualified ca… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hice.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1700 Hice Applauds President Trump on Restoring Military Readiness 2017-12-12 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Jody Hice H001071 hice.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Jody Hice today applauded the President’s signing of the Conference Report of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018 into law. The NDAA authorizes funding for the U.S. Department of Defense, establishes our national security priorities for the next fiscal year, and provides crucial resources for servicemembers and their families. “After too many years of inadequate funding, outdated equipment, and readiness shortfalls, this NDAA supports increasing defense spending and prioritizes the safety and security of the American people,” said Congressman Hice. “Our top priority is and has always been to keep America safe. The policies within the FY’18 NDAA achieve the goal of countering threats from rogue nations like North Korea, support cyber operations at the U.S. Army’s Cyber Center of Excellence at Fort Gordon in Augusta, and provide our troops with a well-earned 2.4% pay raise. I’m very proud of the work on this legislation by Chairman Thornberry and members of the House Armed Services Committee, and I applaud President Trump's leadership in strengthening our national security as we work to modernize the Department of Defense.” Hice spoke in opposition to an amendment offered by Representative Jared Polis (D-CO), which would mandate a one percent reduction in defense spending, except for personnel and health accounts. Hice also delivered remarks in favor of amendments offered by Representatives Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and Robert Pittenger (R-NC), which would prohibit the U.S. Department of Defense from contracting with telecommunication companies found to be complicit with North Korean cyberattacks or any Chinese company found to be providing support for the North Korean regime. Additionally, Hice praised an amendment offered by Representative Mike Bishop (R-MI), which calls upon President Trump to encourage our NATO allies to fulfill their commitments and recognize those allies that currently meet them. Specifically, the bill: Authoriz… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://tomgraves.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398873 Rep. Tom Graves Votes to End Operation Chokepoint, Help Consumers 2017-12-12 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Tom Graves G000560 tomgraves.house.gov     legacy Contact: Garrett Hawkins 202-225-5211 Rep. Tom Graves Votes to End ‘Operation Chokepoint,’ Help Consumers Washington, December 12, 2017 - Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) yesterday voted for and the House passed the Financial Institution Customer Protection Act (H.R. 2706), bipartisan legislation prohibiting the Department of Justice and federal banking regulators from forcing financial institutions to terminate customer accounts for political reasons.“The Obama administration used Operation Chokepoint to block businesses they disliked – such as gun stores and short-term lenders – from accessing bank loans and other financial services,” said Rep. Graves. “It was an undeniable abuse of power. This legislation eliminates Operation Chokepoint and prohibits any future administration from implementing a similar program.”Rep. Graves also included a provision to end Operation Chokepoint in this year’s Financial Services Appropriations bill, which passed the House in September.  ### Print version of this document 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.perdue.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-david-perdue-on-the-signing-of-major-defense-bill-into-law Senator David Perdue On The Signing Of Major Defense Bill Into Law 2017-12-12 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA David Perdue P000612 www.perdue.senate.gov     legacy Skip to primary navigation Skip to content Meet David Connect Helping You News 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.perdue.senate.gov/news/press-releases/what-they-are-saying-annual-defense-bill-critical-to-georgias-military-community What They Are Saying: Annual Defense Bill Critical To Georgias Military Community 2017-12-12 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA David Perdue P000612 www.perdue.senate.gov     legacy Skip to primary navigation Skip to content Meet David Connect Helping You News 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=117CE3DC-83A7-47DB-80D8-658F64E5CB0D President Trump Signs National Defense Authorization Act 2017-12-11 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Austin Scott S001189 austinscott.house.gov austinscott https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) released the following statement upon President Trump signing the Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act: “Today, President Trump and Congress continued their commitment to our Armed Forces by authorizing critical funding for our troops to address our readiness crisis, confront aggression, address threats, rebuild our military, protect force structure, and provide for our military families,”said Rep. Scott. “One of the most important responsibilities as a Member of Congress is providing for our men and women in uniform. I am proud to have worked on this piece of legislation, and we are ready to begin work on the FY2019 NDAA.” In addition to providing new resources to address troop and infrastructure readiness, this bill also continues Congress’ commitment to our warfighters and their families including fully funding a 2.4% pay raise for our warfighters and permanently preserving the Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance (SSIA) payments to surviving military spouses, among other things. As the only Republican from Georgia on the House Armed Services Committee and a negotiator to the House-Senate Conference Committee, Congressman Scott was instrumental in fighting on behalf of Georgia’s military installations during the Committee’s markup of the NDAA. PROVIDING FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE JSTARS NEEDS AT ROBINS: The E–8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) is a joint Air Force and Army program that provides critical airborne surveillance, intelligence, and command and control to our military through on-board radar and computer subsystems equipment that gathers and distributes detailed battlefield information. Combatant commanders utilize the JSTARS fleet around the world, and it is based at Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins. JSTARS’ mission is enabled by leveraging its extremely capable active radar system providing invaluable moving target indicator (MTI) intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance targeting informat… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T22:19:19Z
https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletter-archive/washington-watch-121117 Washington Watch - 12/11/17 2017-12-11 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Rob Woodall W000810 woodall.house.gov     legacy TAX REFORM LEGISLATION MOVES TO CONFERENCE COMMITTEE For those of you who are following the tax reform process closely, you’ll know that last week brought us another step closer to wrapping up our work on a comprehensive tax overhaul before the end of the year. The House led the way last Monday by voting to meet the Senate in Conference Committee to hash out the differences in each chamber’s tax reform plan, and the Senate followed our lead on Wednesday. Once the members of the Conference Committee reach an agreement on a unified tax reform bill, it will come before the House and Senate for final passage, and if approved by each chamber, the tax reform bill will head to the President’s desk for his signature. You may be wondering what those outstanding differences are in the House and Senate tax bills. The good news is that the bills are pretty similar, but there are several areas in which the plans differ. For example, the House-passed version of H.R. 1 would consolidate the current seven tax brackets into four, while the Senate bill maintains all seven of today’s brackets. Another outstanding issue is how to deal with certain deductions and credits, including the deduction for medical expenses, which the House bill eliminates and the Senate bill retains, and the child tax credit, which both bills expand but in different ways, to name a few. Even in areas where there is agreement, such as lowering the corporate tax rate to 20%, the two chambers currently disagree on whether the changes should take place in 2018 or be delayed a year until 2019. My expectation is that, after much consideration and debate, the Conference Committee will reach an agreement on each and every one of these issues in the coming days. For those of you who are interested in learning more about each of chamber’s tax reform bill and the sections that need to be reconciled, I encourage you to take a look at the Tax Foundation side-by-side comparison. And as I’ve said many times in past newsletters, I hope you all will continue to reach out to… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.perdue.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-david-perdue-we-must-remain-vigilant-in-protecting-our-homeland Senator David Perdue: We Must Remain Vigilant In Protecting Our Homeland 2017-12-11 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA David Perdue P000612 www.perdue.senate.gov     legacy Skip to primary navigation Skip to content Meet David Connect Helping You News 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-bishop-statement-on-continuing-resolution CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON CONTINUING RESOLUTION 2017-12-08 2017 2017-12 Democrat House GA Sanford Bishop B000490 bishop.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) released the following statement in response to the House passage of the two week Continuing Resolution (CR). The CR passed the House yesterday by a vote of 235 to 193.   “Our responsibility is to keep the government open and working for the people. We should have continued to work to meet the December 8th funding expiration date with a responsible appropriations measure, instead of kicking the can down the road for two more weeks.    “Federal agencies and our communities require long-term certainty. There continues to be a number of outstanding issues needing immediate attention, which are not addressed in this two week CR. These items include: Providing disaster assistance to communities that have been impacted by storms, hurricanes, and wildfire, including communities in Southwest and Middle Georgia, Reauthorizing the Children’s Health Insurance Program and Community Health Centers, which provide vital health services for our most vulnerable citizens, Passing the DREAM Act, to protect hardworking individuals that are threatened with deportation despite contributing to the American Dream, Funding the fight against the opioid epidemic, Modernizing our defense capabilities and ensuring our service members have adequate resources on the field, and Raising the draconian budget cap that threatens to starve off much needed investments in agriculture, child and adult health, disease research, infrastructure and community development, Social Security disability, nutrition assistance, before and after school programs, student aid and loan assistance, job training, economic and business development, housing assistance, and scientific and environmental research.    “I urge my colleagues to come to the table to finalize a long-term appropriations measure that reflects our priorities and values as Americans and strengthens our country.” 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.isakson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-center?ContentRecord_id=66AB5335-6520-4BA3-A560-597099DA8B9D Keeping Our Promises to Veterans 2017-12-08 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Johnny Isakson I000055 www.isakson.senate.gov     legacy Dear Friends, This week, I joined a number of members of our Georgia congressional delegation who represent Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Ga., in our second annual Robins Air Force Base congressional breakfast hosted by the 21st Century Partnership, an organization that supports Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Ga. I also had the pleasure of meeting with Robins Air Force Base officials regarding the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) platform.  As home to the Air Force Reserve Command, the 78th Air Base Wing and Air Logistics Complex, and the entire U.S. fleet of JSTARS aircraft, Robins Air Force Base plays a vital role in our national defense and provides support to all branches of the military throughout the world. The efficiency and effectiveness of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center contributes significantly to U.S. military operations worldwide, and I am proud to support this, and all of our Georgia-based installations in Washington. Reducing Opioid Abuse Across America, communities and families are dealing with the devastating effects of the opioid crisis, and drug overdose deaths are on the rise. Georgia, unfortunately, is no stranger to the malicious effects of the epidemic. Sadly, 982 Georgians lost their lives due to opioid-related overdoses in 2016. Unfortunately, too many of our brave veterans are now dependent on opioids to address chronic pain as a result of injuries sustained in combat. Between 2010 and 2015, the number of veterans addicted to opioids rose 55 percent to roughly 68,000 individuals, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). While our veterans' military service may have concluded, our duty as a country to support and honor our veterans continues. It is critical that we do everything we can to combat this tragic opioid epidemic. This week, I penned an op-ed along with Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr focused on our shared commitment to making sure that veterans and all Georgians are protected from the devastation of … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.perdue.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-david-perdue-tax-changes-are-a-win-for-americans Senator David Perdue: Tax Changes Are A Win For Americans 2017-12-08 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA David Perdue P000612 www.perdue.senate.gov     legacy Skip to primary navigation Skip to content Meet David Connect Helping You News 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://austinscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/georgia-delegation-hosts-second-annual-robins-air-force-breakfast Georgia Delegation Hosts Second Annual Robins Air Force Breakfast, Features U.S. Air Force Secretary 2017-12-07 2017 2017-12 Republican House GA Austin Scott S001189 austinscott.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Austin Scott (R-GA-08) and Sanford Bishop (D-GA-02), along with U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and David Perdue (R-GA) welcomed U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Heather Wilson at the second annual Robins Air Force Base congressional breakfast today in Washington, D.C. Highlighted at today’s meeting were the economic and military contributions that Robins Air Force Base brings to Georgia. As home to the Air Force Reserve Command, the 78th Air Base Wing and Air Logistics Complex, and the entire U.S. fleet of Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) aircraft, Robins Air Force Base plays a vital role in our national defense and provides support to all branches of the military throughout the world. The efficiency and effectiveness of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center contributes significantly to U.S. military operations worldwide. The Georgia congressional delegation members were joined at the Washington, D.C., event by Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and other senior leaders from the Air Force, Brigadier General John Kubinec, commander of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex and other Robins Air Force Base officials, as well as 21st Century Partnership members, community representatives and local elected officials from Warner Robins, Ga. “I’d like to thank Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen Goldfein, Lt Gen Levy, Brig Gen Kubinec, Warner Robins Air Logistics Center Commander Col Drew, and JSTARS Active and Guard component commanders Col Bass and Col Grabowski, as well as 21st Century Partnership and the greater Warner Robins community for their continued support of Robins,” said Congressman Austin Scott, member of the House Armed Services Committee. “Robins Air Force Base is a boon to Middle Georgia, and I will continue to fight for their missions and the active duty and DOD civilians supported by the base.” “With its logistical and maintenance facilities, Robins Air Force Base serves as an integral pa… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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