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| https://loudermilk.house.gov/news/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=3564 | Bill to Help Non-Profit Organizations Goes to President Trumps Desk to be Signed | 2020-12-31 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | GA | Barry Loudermilk | L000583 | loudermilk.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga) issued the following statement after the Senate and House of Representatives passed his bill, the Building Up Independent Lives and Dreams (BUILD) Act: share: f t Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga) issued the following statement after the Senate and House of Representatives passed his bill, the Building Up Independent Lives and Dreams (BUILD) Act:It's great to see the BUILD Act on its way to the president's desk to be signed into law. The bipartisan support for this bill was overwhelming; and it's clear that many of my colleagues agree we should make it easier for charitable organizations to help those in need. This bill is a major help for non-profits, like Habitat for Humanity, which provide low-cost housing for needy families. The BUILD Act cuts government red-tape by reducing some of the overly burdensome regulations placed on charities through the Dodd-Frank Act. The difficulty and cost of compliance has been too much for some non-profits, causing them to spend more time doing regulatory paperwork and less time fulfilling their missions. The BUILD Act recognizes that these non-profit organizations operate under different business models than traditional financial institutions, and provides a simpler method for providing mortgage disclosures. Summary of the BUILD Act (S. 371): Allows Habitat for Humanity affiliates, and similar organizations, to choose whether to use the TRID loan estimate and closing disclosure form or use the less complex GFE, HUD-1, and TILA forms. You can view the text of this legislation by HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://loudermilk.house.gov/news/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=3565 | Rep. Loudermilk to Object to Georgia Electors in U.S. House of Representatives | 2020-12-31 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | GA | Barry Loudermilk | L000583 | loudermilk.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga) issued the following statement regarding the November 3rd election, and the certification of the electors for the Presidential election in the U.S. House on January 6, 2021:"Since the November 3rd election, I have received numerous reports of election irregularities, mismanagement of the election system, and multiple incidents of voter fraud. While contacting voters who needed to cure their absentee ballots just after the election, I and my team heard from several voters who reported that when they went to vote on Election Day, they were told they had already voted absentee, though they had not. Two weeks before the election, I received credible information that a Georgia-based non-profit group was actively calling residents of other states and encouraging them to register as Georgia voters. I reported this information, and the contact for my source, to the Georgia Secretary of State. Two weeks after the election, I found out that the informant had never been contacted by the Secretary of State's office. "Over the past several weeks, I have been in contact with members of the Georgia General Assembly who have conducted hearings on potential voter fraud in the November general election. I have received hundreds of testimonies, affidavits, and witness accounts of voting irregularities, lack of ballot accountability, and violations of state election law. While I am fully supportive of Governor Brian Kemp and how he is leading Georgia during these trying times, I do not believe the Governor's office, nor the Secretary of State, have adequately answered the most significant claims of voter fraud and election mismanagement made by several individuals and entities. "After weeks of researching Georgia's handling of the 2020 General Election, I have a reasonable and significant doubt that the electors selected to represent Georgia in the electoral college actually reflect the true will of the people of Georgia. Due to the many unanswered and credible charges of potential fraud, highly respec… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://austinscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-austin-scott-statement-fy21-ndaa | Rep. Austin Scott Statement on FY21 NDAA | 2020-12-30 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | legacy | TIFTON, GA Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the below statement on his vote to override President Trump's veto of the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (FY21 NDAA), which authorizes spending for the Department of Defense. The NDAA is one of the most important pieces of legislation our body passes each year, as it pays our warfighters and provides them with the resourcesthey need to tackle their missions and return home safely. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee and as the grandson of a World War II POW, this is a task I take very seriously, said Rep. Austin Scott. President Trump ultimately vetoed the measure due the package not addressing concerns over Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which created federal immunity for providers and users of social media companies and generally prevents them from being held liable for hosting content that someone else created. While I believe the President is founded in his concerns over Section 230, it is in our nation's best interest to pass the NDAA to deliver much-needed resources to our men and women in uniform, including a 3% pay raise and critical resources for installations like Robins and Moody Air Force Bases in Georgia's Eighth District, said. Rep. Scott. Social media companies should be held accountable for their selective censorship and bias that in many cases impedes the First Amendment of American citizens, but this issue can and should be addressed separate from the defense bill. I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress and President Trump to address this measure. In November, Rep. Scott was chosen to serve on a conference committee which was charged with working through differences of the House and Senate versions of FY21 NDAA to comprise a final bill for passage. The final bill provided resources for Robins and Moody Air Forces Bases in Georgia's Eighth District, as well as a 3% pay raise for troops and resources to help the De… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=66B4E161-F01B-492B-A314-B07DF4823BC4 | Rep. Austin Scott Statement on FY21 NDAA | 2020-12-30 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | TIFTON, GA – Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the below statement on his vote to override President Trump’s veto of the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (FY21 NDAA), which authorizes spending for the Department of Defense. “The NDAA is one of the most important pieces of legislation our body passes each year, as it pays our warfighters and provides them with the resources they need to tackle their missions and return home safely. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee and as the grandson of a World War II POW, this is a task I take very seriously,” said Rep. Austin Scott. President Trump ultimately vetoed the measure due the package not addressing concerns over Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which created federal immunity for providers and users of social media companies and generally prevents them from being held liable for hosting content that someone else created. “While I believe the President is founded in his concerns over Section 230, it is in our nation’s best interest to pass the NDAA to deliver much-needed resources to our men and women in uniform, including a 3% pay raise and critical resources for installations like Robins and Moody Air Force Bases in Georgia’s Eighth District,” said. Rep. Scott. “Social media companies should be held accountable for their selective censorship and bias that in many cases impedes the First Amendment of American citizens, but this issue can and should be addressed separate from the defense bill. I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress and President Trump to address this measure.” In November, Rep. Scott was chosen to serve on a conference committee which was charged with working through differences of the House and Senate versions of FY21 NDAA to comprise a final bill for passage. The final bill provided resources for Robins and Moody Air Forces Bases in Georgia’s Eighth District, as well as a 3% pay raise for troops and resources to… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases?ID=D5591622-5DC2-41BC-BDE5-CA8FB264B275 | Rep. Lucy McBath Announces Winners of the 2020 Congressional App Challenge | 2020-12-30 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | GA | Lucy McBath | M001208 | mcbath.house.gov | mcbath | https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | 0 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | |
| https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-johnson-supports-cash-act-desperately-needed-relief | Congressman Johnson Supports CASH Act, Desperately Needed Relief for Families | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | GA | Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | J000288 | hankjohnson.house.gov | hankjohnson | https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) returned to Washington this week to vote on a stand-alone bill to increase economic impact payments to $2,000 for Americans struggling during the pandemic. The bill passed the House 275-134 and now goes to the Senate. "There's a light at the end of the tunnel, but until we get there Americans struggling to pay rent, put food on the table and stay healthy need our help," said Rep. Johnson. "This money will go a long way in helping make people whole during this difficult time." House and Senate Democrats have repeatedly called for larger direct payments for the American people. Unfortunately, House and Senate Republicans have repeatedly rejected this proposal, both during negotiations on the omnibus package and on Christmas Eve, when they blocked an attempt to pass today's bill by unanimous consent. House Overrides Trump NDAA Veto The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has consistently been passed on a bipartisan, bicameral basis for 60 years – the President's reckless veto harms our troops, their families, and our veterans. It also blocks hazard pay for troops, stops a provision that renames confederate bases, and stymies new paid parental leave initiatives. "The House will do its part to protect the safety of our servicemembers and the security our Nation as we vote to override the President's veto," said Rep. Johnson. The House voted to reject the President's veto of the NDAA. It now heads to the Senate, which also must pass the veto override with a 2/3 or greater majority. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-johnson-supports-cash-act-desperately-needed-relief-families | Congressman Johnson Supports CASH Act, Desperately Needed Relief for Families | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Hank Johnson | J000288 | hankjohnson.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) returned to Washington this week to vote on a stand-alone bill to increase economic impact payments to $2,000 for Americans struggling during the pandemic. The bill passed the House 275-134 and now goes to the Senate. There's a light at the end of the tunnel, but until we get there Americans struggling to pay rent, put food on the table and stay healthy need our help, said Rep. Johnson. This money will go a long way in helping make people whole during this difficult time. House and Senate Democrats have repeatedly called for larger direct payments for the American people. Unfortunately, House and Senate Republicans have repeatedly rejected this proposal, both during negotiations on the omnibus package and on Christmas Eve, when they blocked an attempt to pass today's bill by unanimous consent. House Overrides Trump NDAA Veto The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has consistently been passed on a bipartisan, bicameral basis for 60 years the President's reckless veto harms our troops, their families, and our veterans. It also blocks hazard pay for troops, stops a provision that renames confederate bases, and stymies new paid parental leave initiatives. The House will do its part to protect the safety of our servicemembers and the security our Nation as we vote to override the President's veto, said Rep. Johnson. The House voted to reject the President's veto of the NDAA. It now heads to the Senate, which also must pass the veto override with a 2/3 or greater majority. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://loudermilk.house.gov/news/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=3563 | Rep. Loudermilk Votes Against Veto Override of NDAA; Stands with the President | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | GA | Barry Loudermilk | L000583 | loudermilk.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Loudermilk Votes Against Veto Override of NDAA; Stands with the President f t # e Washington, December 28, 2020 Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga) issued the following statement after he voted against the veto override of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021:I had some reservations with certain provisions in the NDAA; but, as a veteran, I felt responsible to ensure our national defense and military were properly funded, which is why I voted for the NDAA earlier this month. However, no one has a better pulse on the security of this nation and our military than the President of the United States, and I believe his objections to the bill are reasonable and intended to protect all Americans. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases?ID=8138A913-B822-4290-96D4-7E79A9816D22 | McBath Votes to Approve CASH Act and Provide Needed Relief to American Families | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | GA | Lucy McBath | M001208 | mcbath.house.gov | mcbath | https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | 0 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | |
| https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases?ID=2712FC29-8533-4FBE-8AF2-40A7B8E0ECFE | McBath Announces Service Academy Nominations | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | GA | Lucy McBath | M001208 | mcbath.house.gov | mcbath | https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | 0 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | |
| https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bishop-secures-non-emergency-medical-transportation-for-medicaid | BISHOP SECURES NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAID RECIPIENTS | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Sanford Bishop | B000490 | bishop.house.gov | legacy | COLUMBUS, GA Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Chairman of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, released the following statement after legislation to enshrine the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) benefit in the Medicaid law was included in the Fiscal Year 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 133): The NEMT Medicaid benefit, which had been mandatory by regulation since 1966, was in danger of becoming optional under a Trump Administration regulation. Thousands of Medicaid patients in Georgia and across the nation who relied upon NEMT to transport them to and from health services such as dialysis and COVID-19 testing would have been placed at risk if the benefit had been eliminated. By codifying NEMT under the Medicaid statute, we can rest assured that the benefit will remain protected now and into the future. The NEMT provisions in the Fiscal Year 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act are substantially similar to those in the Protecting Patients Transportation to Care Act (H.R. 3935), which Congressman Bishop introduced with Representatives Buddy Carter (R-GA), Tony Cardenas (D-CA), and Tom Graves (R-GA). H.R. 3935 had been unanimously approved by the United States House of Representatives in September 2020. Medicaid NEMT provides over 100 million rides annually to medical appointments for Medicaid beneficiaries who do not have their own means of transportation. The benefit is used primarily by people with chronic conditions including end-stage renal disease, substance use disorder, and AIDS. These patients who depend on NEMT for access to life-sustaining medical services such as chemotherapy, dialysis, and medication-assisted addiction treatment. During the COVID-19 pandemic, NEMT providers also are repurposing their businesses to deliver meals, groceries, and medical supplies to beneficiaries who are at high risk of COVID-19 infection if they leave their homes. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bishop-secures-non-emergency-medical-transportation-for-medicaid-recipients | BISHOP SECURES NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAID RECIPIENTS | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | GA | Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | B000490 | bishop.house.gov | bishop | https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | COLUMBUS, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Chairman of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, released the following statement after legislation to enshrine the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) benefit in the Medicaid law was included in the Fiscal Year 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 133): "The NEMT Medicaid benefit, which had been mandatory by regulation since 1966, was in danger of becoming optional under a Trump Administration regulation. Thousands of Medicaid patients in Georgia and across the nation who relied upon NEMT to transport them to and from health services such as dialysis and COVID-19 testing would have been placed at risk if the benefit had been eliminated. By codifying NEMT under the Medicaid statute, we can rest assured that the benefit will remain protected now and into the future." The NEMT provisions in the Fiscal Year 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act are substantially similar to those in the Protecting Patients Transportation to Care Act (H.R. 3935), which Congressman Bishop introduced with Representatives Buddy Carter (R-GA), Tony Cardenas (D-CA), and Tom Graves (R-GA). H.R. 3935 had been unanimously approved by the United States House of Representatives in September 2020. Medicaid NEMT provides over 100 million rides annually to medical appointments for Medicaid beneficiaries who do not have their own means of transportation. The benefit is used primarily by people with chronic conditions including end-stage renal disease, substance use disorder, and AIDS. These patients who depend on NEMT for access to life-sustaining medical services such as chemotherapy, dialysis, and medication-assisted addiction treatment. During the COVID-19 pandemic, NEMT providers also are repurposing their businesses to deliver meals, groceries, and medical supplies to beneficiaries who are at high risk of COVID-19 infection if they leave their homes. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://ferguson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3158 | Ferguson Votes for Targeted COVID Relief | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | GA | A. Ferguson | F000465 | ferguson.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act. This bill will provide approximately $900 billion for COVID relief of which $429 billion is repurposed from unused funds included in the CARES Act enacted in March. The bill also provides funding for the federal government for the remainder of the fiscal year within previously established budget caps.Led by Speaker Pelosi, Congressional Democrats have for months withheld relief from families and small businesses in desperate need of assistance. What we passed today was necessary to bring targeted relief to Americans during these unprecedented times. By reforming how rural health clinics are paid and giving rural hospitals the tools they need to thrive, this bill will significantly improve health care in rural and underserved areas. Urgently needed funding for rural hospitals and our children's hospitals as well as $8.75 billion for vaccine distribution was included. Operation Warp Speed has brought forth two safe and effective vaccines. The tools are now there for Americans to receive a vaccine if they feel it is right for them and their family. Another issue that is incredibly important to Georgians in the Third District is broadband. I am pleased that $300 million in funding for rural broadband was included which is urgently needed to ensure rural areas have access to telemedicine, mental health services, and the same economic, educational, and workforce opportunities as do those in urban and suburban areas. The relief package also appropriately includes over $280 billion in additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which has been the lifeline for many small businesses throughout the pandemic. We fought for extending key tax provisions and reversed the ridiculous IRS ruling which would have prevented small businesses from deducting expenses paid with PPP loans. The intent of Congress was to help small businesses and their employees su… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-johnson-extends-hand-americans-struggling-pay-power-bills | Congressman Johnson Extends Hand to Americans Struggling to Pay Power Bills | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | GA | Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | J000288 | hankjohnson.house.gov | hankjohnson | https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson's (D-GA) Preventing Termination of Utility Services in Bankruptcy Act became law today when it passed both Houses of Congress and was expected to be signed by the president as part of the 2021 Omnibus spending package. The bill, which Congressman Johnson took over from retiring Congressman Conyers in 2018, would end the practice of utility companies forcing individuals to pay additional assurances simply because they have filed for bankruptcy. Amidst a worsening winter pandemic with millions of Americans struggling to pay rent, bills and put food on the table, Rep. Johnson's bill protects consumers from having to pay additional fees to keep their lights on and ensures that they are less likely to have their utilities suspended. Millions of low-income Americans and seniors across the United States struggle to pay their utilities and some even have their electricity shut off during the coldest time of the year. Lack of access to electricity presents serious health concerns, including heat stroke, dehydration, and hypothermia. "People are really hurting out here and during these cold winter months, with a pandemic expected to grow worse before things get better, the least we can do as lawmakers is protect people from getting their power cut off just because they're in bankruptcy," said Johnson. "Attempts by utility companies to extract additional fees from customers in bankruptcy endangers Americans, particularly in the summer and winter months. This practice needs to end." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-johnson-s-bipartisan-bicameral-trademark-modernization-act | Congressman Johnsons Bipartisan, Bicameral Trademark Modernization Act Becomes Law | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Hank Johnson | J000288 | hankjohnson.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Hank Johnson's (D-GA) Trademark Modernization (TM) Act of 2020 (H.R. 6196/S. 3449), bipartisan, bicameral legislation to give the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office tools to address recent significant increases in fraudulent trademark filings became law today when it passed both Houses of Congress and was signed by the president as part of the 2021 Omnibus spending package. The bill was introduced in March along with Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Congressman Doug Collins (R-GA) and Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-AL), and Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE). In particular, the bill provides options to combat an influx of trademark applications from China that rely on doctored photographs to procure trademark registrations. The TM Act would also help to ensure that in trademark infringement cases, courts issue appropriate remedies to ensure that confusingly similar trademarks do not remain in the marketplace, because that can undermine a core function of the trademark systemto help ensure that customers can look at a trademark and reliably know who is selling them a given good or service. The Trademark Modernization Act is the first significant update to U.S. trademark laws in some time, said Congressman Johnson (GA). The Lanham Act was enacted in 1946. It is critical that we update the law to respond to contemporary concerns when they arise. Consumers and brand owners rely on trademark laws for confidence in the products they buy and sell. I am pleased to have worked with Representatives Nadler, Collins, and Roby, and Senators Tillis and Coons on this bi-partisan effort to combat fraud in the trademark system, and to ensure that brand owners and consumers are properly protected under the law, said Congressman Johnson. Consumers rely on trademarks to purchase products and services from sources they trust, said Sen. Chris Coons (DE). I am concerned that the recent flood of fraudulent trademark filings, many of which originate in China, have frustrated legitimate b… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-johnsons-bipartisan-bicameral-trademark-modernization-act | Congressman Johnson’s Bipartisan, Bicameral Trademark Modernization Act Becomes Law | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | GA | Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | J000288 | hankjohnson.house.gov | hankjohnson | https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson's (D-GA) Trademark Modernization (TM) Act of 2020 (H.R. 6196/S. 3449), bipartisan, bicameral legislation to give the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office tools to address recent significant increases in fraudulent trademark filings became law today when it passed both Houses of Congress and was expected to be signed by the president as part of the 2021 Omnibus spending package. The bill was introduced in March along with Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Congressman Doug Collins (R-GA) and Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-AL), and Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE). In particular, the bill provides options to combat an influx of trademark applications from China that rely on doctored photographs to procure trademark registrations. The TM Act would also help to ensure that in trademark infringement cases, courts issue appropriate remedies to ensure that confusingly similar trademarks do not remain in the marketplace, because that can undermine a core function of the trademark system—to help ensure that customers can look at a trademark and reliably know who is selling them a given good or service. "The Trademark Modernization Act is the first significant update to U.S. trademark laws in some time," said Congressman Johnson (GA). "The Lanham Act was enacted in 1946. It is critical that we update the law to respond to contemporary concerns when they arise." "Consumers and brand owners rely on trademark laws for confidence in the products they buy and sell. I am pleased to have worked with Representatives Nadler, Collins, and Roby, and Senators Tillis and Coons on this bi-partisan effort to combat fraud in the trademark system, and to ensure that brand owners and consumers are properly protected under the law," said Congressman Johnson. "Consumers rely on trademarks to purchase products and services from sources they trust," said Sen. Chris Coons (DE). "I am concerned that the recent flood of fraudulent trademark filings, many of which originate in Chi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| http://davidscott.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399464 | Congressman David Scott Votes to Deliver Urgent COVID-19 Relief For Georgia Families, Workers and Small Businesses | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | GA | David Scott | S001157 | davidscott.house.gov | legacy | Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) voted to pass the Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020, a bipartisan legislative package that provides $900 billion in federal funding for families, unemployed workers, small businesses, hospitals and schools in Georgia and across the country. After months of delay and inaction, I am pleased to see Congress finally take action and deliver badly needed assistance for the American people, said Congressman Scott. Sadly, more than 317,000 Americans have lost their lives to COVID-19, and the livelihoods of millions of Americans have been completely upended by this pandemic. Help is on the way to save lives and the livelihoods of Americans struggling during the pandemic. This relief measure provides critical funding for accelerated vaccine distribution, a new round of stimulus payments, extended unemployment assistance, rental assistance, increased food assistance, and aid for small businesses. Scott continued, I'm also proud to see that my bill, H.R. 8620, was included in the Coronavirus Relief Act. This bill will help small businesses utilize Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds to make needed technological improvements in order to help them keep their doors open during this public health and economic crisis. The Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020 will deliver immediate assistance by: Accelerating free and equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. Providing Direct Stimulus Payments of $600 for American adults and children. Provides unemployed individuals with an additional $300 per week for 10 weeks through the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) program. Delivering $25 billion for Rental Assistance to expand housing stability. $13 billion to address rising hunger with temporary increase for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits and other food assistance programs. Supporting small businesses and restaurants through $284 billion for first and second forgivable PPP loans. Extending the Payr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4579 | Rep. Allen: Relief Is On The Way | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | GA | Rick Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Allen: Relief Is On The Way f t # e Washington, December 21, 2020 Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) today released the following statement after voting in support of the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus & COVID Relief Deal: After months of unnecessary delay from Congressional Democrats who put partisan, presidential politics over the American people, COVID-19 relief is finally on its way to workers and families. As our nation continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic and Americans are hurting by no fault of their own, I continue to prioritize targeted relief for small businesses, making Operation Warp Speed vaccines widely available, and reopening our schools and the economy. While the package is far from perfect and I am irritated by this entire process, it delivers on these urgent goals while denying the Democrats' liberal wish list demands like direct payments for illegal immigrants and federal prisoner release. The COVID-19 relief package utilizes unused PPP funds to continue helping small businesses and workers, and additionally rescinds $429 billion in unused funding that could have gone to blue state bailouts. The net total is approximately $325 billion a fraction compared to Speaker Pelosi's $3.4 trillion Heroes 1 and $2.4 trillion Heroes 2 packages. Highlights of the COVID-19 relief package: Providing Small Business Relief Provides over $280 billion to reopen and strengthen the Paycheck Protection Program Creates a simplified PPP loan forgiveness application for loans under $150,000 dollars Allows employers to deduct PPP related businesses expenses Extends the repayment period of deferred payroll taxes through December 31, 2021. Penalties and interest on deferred unpaid tax liability will not accrue until January 1, 2022. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://austinscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-austin-scott-votes-extended-covid-19-relief-small-businesses-georgia | Rep. Austin Scott Votes for Extended COVID-19 Relief for Small Businesses, Georgia Families | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today,Representatives Austin Scott (GA-08) released the below statement upon House passage of the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus and COVID Relief Deal, which will provide extended relief for Georgia families and small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19. After months of needless waiting, the American people can rest a little easier knowing that extended COVID-19 relief is on the way. This legislative package, which includes money for routine government operations as well as extended COVID-19 relief, is a bipartisan-bicameral compromise that meets many Republican priorities to help American families, small businesses, and states continue to combat COVID-19 and get our economy back on track. While not perfect, I'm satisfied with the package and will continue to work to provide resources for those struggling with the impacts of the virus, said Rep. Austin Scott. This COVID-19 relief package is approximately $900 billion, or a net of approximately $325 billion after rescinding $429 billion in Federal Reserve 13(3) authority and repurposing unused Paycheck Protection Program funds, compared to the $3.3 trillion spending in Heroes 1 (H.R. 6800) and $2.4 trillion in Heroes 2 (H.R. 925). Key COVID-19 relief provisions: Small Business Relief: Extends the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and adds deductibility for PPP expenses Gives businesses experiencing severe revenue reductions an opportunity to apply for a second draw PPP loan Includes 501(c)(6) organizations but excludes unions from eligibility $15 billion in funding for entertainment venues, movie theaters, and museums that are experiencing significant revenue loss Codifies federal rules that ensure churches and faith-based organizations are eligible for PPP loans Vaccine Assistance: $20 billion for purchase of vaccines that will make the vaccine available at no charge for anyone who needs it $8 billion for vaccine distribution $20 billion to assist states with testing $20 billion distribution from existing provider relief fund Stim… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=891D7D4C-000A-469C-AC64-F9977957F7CF | Rep. Austin Scott Votes for Extended COVID-19 Relief for Small Businesses, Georgia Families | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Austin Scott (GA-08) released the below statement upon House passage of the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus and COVID Relief Deal, which will provide extended relief for Georgia families and small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19. “After months of needless waiting, the American people can rest a little easier knowing that extended COVID-19 relief is on the way. This legislative package, which includes money for routine government operations as well as extended COVID-19 relief, is a bipartisan-bicameral compromise that meets many Republican priorities to help American families, small businesses, and states continue to combat COVID-19 and get our economy back on track. While not perfect, I’m satisfied with the package and will continue to work to provide resources for those struggling with the impacts of the virus,” said Rep. Austin Scott. This COVID-19 relief package is approximately $900 billion, or a net of approximately $325 billion after rescinding $429 billion in Federal Reserve 13(3) authority and repurposing unused Paycheck Protection Program funds, compared to the $3.3 trillion spending in Heroes 1 (H.R. 6800) and $2.4 trillion in Heroes 2 (H.R. 925). Key COVID-19 relief provisions: Small Business Relief: Extends the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and adds deductibility for PPP expenses Gives businesses experiencing severe revenue reductions an opportunity to apply for a second draw PPP loan Includes 501(c)(6) organizations but excludes unions from eligibility $15 billion in funding for entertainment venues, movie theaters, and museums that are experiencing significant revenue loss Codifies federal rules that ensure churches and faith-based organizations are eligible for PPP loans Vaccine Assistance: $20 billion for purchase of vaccines that will make the vaccine available at no charge for anyone who needs it $8 billion for vaccine distribution $20 billion to assist states with testing $20 billion distribution from existing provider relief fu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bishop-calls-for-more-covid-19-relief-says-to-do-nothing-is-a | BISHOP CALLS FOR MORE COVID-19 RELIEFSAYS TO DO NOTHING IS A DERELICTION OF DUTY | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Sanford Bishop | B000490 | bishop.house.gov | legacy | COLUMBUS, GA Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Chairman of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, released the following statement regarding the passage of H.R. 133, the emergency COVID-19 relief and the FY21 funding bill by the full U.S House of Representatives: Georgia is long overdue for more COVID-19 relief, which is why I supported this bill even though I think it does not provide sufficient direct payments, unemployment benefits, or funding for state, local, and tribal governments. In the House, we passed the Heroes Act in two different forms in hopes the Senate Majority Leader would understand the urgency of more aid for the American people. Unfortunately, he rejected our bills containing $1200 direct payments, $600 per week unemployment benefits, and $436 billion for state, local, and tribal governmentsand instead sought to protect the ultra-wealthy and hang working families out to dry. It is unacceptable and heartless. However insufficient I find this relief proposal; it is still better than nothing. If it had been up to the Senate Republicans, Georgians would have received nothing. People are struggling more now than at the beginning of this pandemicto do nothing is a dereliction of duty. In the House, we continued to fight for Americans everywhere who continue to struggle through this pandemic. We were able to negotiate $600 direct payments, $300 weekly unemployment payments, increased nutrition assistance, rental assistance, and an extension of the eviction moratorium. The bill replenishes the Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses and recognizes we will not be able to revive our economy until we get this virus under control. This bill will accelerate free vaccine distribution to as many Americans as soon as possible, as well as increase testing and tracing efforts so we can finally crush the virus. Though I am critical of the COVID-19 relief, I am very pleased with the FY 21 funding … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bishop-calls-for-more-covid-19-relief-says-to-do-nothing-is-a-dereliction-of-duty | BISHOP CALLS FOR MORE COVID-19 RELIEF—SAYS TO DO NOTHING IS A DERELICTION OF DUTY | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | GA | Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | B000490 | bishop.house.gov | bishop | https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | COLUMBUS, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Chairman of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, released the following statement regarding the passage of H.R. 133, the emergency COVID-19 relief and the FY21 funding bill by the full U.S House of Representatives: "Georgia is long overdue for more COVID-19 relief, which is why I supported this bill even though I think it does not provide sufficient direct payments, unemployment benefits, or funding for state, local, and tribal governments. In the House, we passed the Heroes Act in two different forms in hopes the Senate Majority Leader would understand the urgency of more aid for the American people. Unfortunately, he rejected our bills containing $1200 direct payments, $600 per week unemployment benefits, and $436 billion for state, local, and tribal governments—and instead sought to protect the ultra-wealthy and hang working families out to dry. "It is unacceptable and heartless. However insufficient I find this relief proposal; it is still better than nothing. If it had been up to the Senate Republicans, Georgians would have received nothing. People are struggling more now than at the beginning of this pandemic—to do nothing is a dereliction of duty. "In the House, we continued to fight for Americans everywhere who continue to struggle through this pandemic. We were able to negotiate $600 direct payments, $300 weekly unemployment payments, increased nutrition assistance, rental assistance, and an extension of the eviction moratorium. The bill replenishes the Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses and recognizes we will not be able to revive our economy until we get this virus under control. This bill will accelerate free vaccine distribution to as many Americans as soon as possible, as well as increase testing and tracing efforts so we can finally crush the virus. "Though I am critical of the COVID-19 relief, I am very pleased with the FY … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases?ID=5CCDDFDD-417B-4511-8498-4A0E2D0773D1 | McBath Votes to Pass COVID-19 Relief and Government Funding Package | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | GA | Lucy McBath | M001208 | mcbath.house.gov | mcbath | https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | 0 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | |
| https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bishop-hopeful-moderna-vaccine-holds-promise-for-rural-america | BISHOP HOPEFUL MODERNA VACCINE HOLDS PROMISE FOR RURAL AMERICA | 2020-12-19 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | GA | Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | B000490 | bishop.house.gov | bishop | https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Chairman of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, released the following statement after receiving a briefing from FDA Commissioner Hahn and the Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, Dr. Peter Marks, on the details of FDA‘s efforts so far to review and authorize vaccines to prevent COVID-19: "I am very encouraged by the information I received from Commissioner Hahn and Dr. Marks about the two highly effective COVID-19 vaccines approved by the FDA. The Moderna vaccine seems to hold promise for rural areas that make up much of the 2nd Congressional District and our nation. Unlike the Pfizer vaccine, the Moderna vaccine can be stored in standard freezers for up to 30 days once it arrives at its destination. I am hopeful this will make it quicker for every American, regardless of their zip code, to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. "The FDA has worked around the clock to apply its rigorous safety standards to authorize numerous diagnostic tests, therapeutics, and now vaccines. I am proud to be in a position to provide the FDA the funding it needs to continue this fight and ensure they have the necessary tools to review future vaccine applications so we can crush the virus, restart the economy, and put this pandemic behind us." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases?ID=F4C6C8CB-432B-41A1-AA8A-B15C91C92EE3 | Bipartisan Legislation to Support Child Care Providers, Led By McBath, To Become Law | 2020-12-19 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | GA | Lucy McBath | M001208 | mcbath.house.gov | mcbath | https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | 0 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | |
| https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bishop-receives-first-dose-of-covid-19-vaccine | BISHOP RECEIVES FIRST DOSE OF COVID-19 VACCINE | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | GA | Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | B000490 | bishop.house.gov | bishop | https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement after receiving the first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine: "Today, I received my first dosage of the COVID-19 vaccine in compliance with government continuity guidelines. Additionally, because of my age and cancer remission, I am considered high risk should I contract the virus and am fortunate to be among the first to get the vaccine. "I understand many people are skeptical and uncertain, particularly communities of color where there is a long history of nonconsensual experiments and other horrors conducted by medical providers. Please know that I trust the incredibly talented and culturally diverse scientists who created, developed, and evaluated this vaccine. I received it without any reservations whatsoever. The vaccine is 95% effective after both doses and the reported side effects are minimal, especially compared to the terrible effects of the COVID-19 virus. "This virus has devastated our nation with a disproportionate impact on communities of color. With widespread vaccinations and following the CDC COVID-19 guidelines we can crush the virus, restart the economy, and put this pandemic behind us." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://hice.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6256 | Oglethorpe County Resident Receives Hice Headliner Award | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | GA | Jody Hice | H001071 | hice.house.gov | legacy | Oglethorpe County Resident Receives Hice Headliner Award f t # e Monroe, GA, December 18, 2020 Monroe, GA In this week's edition of his email newsletter, Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) honored Dee Pelewski, the director of the Oglethorpe County Senior Citizen Center, as the Hice Headliner for the month of December. Each month, Congressman Hice recognizes one outstanding local citizen who goes above and beyond to help their neighbors and strengthen our community. I'm grateful for people like Dee Pelewski who provide seniors with meals, activities, transportation, and other important services, said Congressman Hice. While she gladly serves throughout the year, this Christmas season, Dee and volunteers go the extra mile to deliver gifts to each member of the Oglethorpe County Senior Center. Thank you, Dee, for working long hours and driving countless miles on rural roads to ensure that seniors are cared for. You're making Christmas a little merrier for many in our community. To nominate an outstanding individual who is making a positive impact in your community, please send an email toJessica.Hayes@mail.house.gov. ### f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-bishop-bill-to-make-carter-historic-site-a-national | HOUSE PASSES BISHOP BILL TO MAKE CARTER HISTORIC SITE A NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Sanford Bishop | B000490 | bishop.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement after the full U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5472, the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park Resignation Act. Congressman Bishop is the original sponsor of H.R. 5472 and the bill is supported by the entire Georgia delegation: I am very pleased the House passed our bill to make the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. President Carter has spent his life making Plains, Georgia, and America a better place for all and it is fitting that we honor him with this change. The Jimmy Carter National Historical Park will increase tourism in Plains for many years to come, as President and Mrs. Carter desire. I urge the Senate to bring this bill to the floor for a vote so we can send it to the President's desk to sign into law. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-bishop-bill-to-make-carter-historic-site-a-national-historical-park | HOUSE PASSES BISHOP BILL TO MAKE CARTER HISTORIC SITE A NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | GA | Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | B000490 | bishop.house.gov | bishop | https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement after the full U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5472, the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park Resignation Act. Congressman Bishop is the original sponsor of H.R. 5472 and the bill is supported by the entire Georgia delegation: "I am very pleased the House passed our bill to make the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. President Carter has spent his life making Plains, Georgia, and America a better place for all and it is fitting that we honor him with this change. The Jimmy Carter National Historical Park will increase tourism in Plains for many years to come, as President and Mrs. Carter desire. I urge the Senate to bring this bill to the floor for a vote so we can send it to the President's desk to sign into law." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases?ID=8674FDF8-C15F-4FCD-B8E5-D53DF2F3EC24 | McBath, Cline Bill Encouraging Humanitarian Innovation to Become Law | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | GA | Lucy McBath | M001208 | mcbath.house.gov | mcbath | https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | 0 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | |
| https://hice.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6245 | Rep. Hice & House GOP Oversight: Restore American Confidence, Investigate Election Irregularities | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | GA | Jody Hice | H001071 | hice.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Hice & House GOP Oversight: Restore American Confidence, Investigate Election Irregularities f t # e Washington, D.C., December 16, 2020 Subcommittee on Government Operations Ranking Member Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA) led the following letter from Oversight Committee Republicans requesting a briefing on voter fraud and election irregularities from Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Millions of Americans have lost faith in the integrity of our elections, and that is especially true in my home state of Georgia. Unfortunately, to date, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has largely dismissed these legitimate concerns, asserting that the November election was the most secure in history' while simultaneously saying his office is investigating more than 250 cases of potential wrongdoing,said Congressman Hice. The pathway to restoring America's confidence in our elections is through total transparency and aggressively investigating all reports of fraud and irregularities. My colleagues and I on the House Committee on Oversight and Reform are presenting Secretary Raffensperger with the opportunity to explain his actions and inaction to the American people, and reassure the nation that the two upcoming Senate runoffs in Georgia will be secure from fraud. To read the letter, click here. ## f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://loudermilk.house.gov/news/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=3559 | Rep. Loudermilk Quarantining with COVID-19 | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | GA | Barry Loudermilk | L000583 | loudermilk.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Loudermilk Quarantining with COVID-19 f t # e Washington, December 15, 2020 Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA)was tested late last week, after finding out he had come in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. He tested positive and is currently quarantining. He has issued the following statement:I'm quarantiningat home in Georgia,withmild symptoms, but I look forward togetting back to my full legislative duties as soon as possible. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/blog-posts/seventh-district-georgia-congressional-transition | Seventh District of Georgia - Congressional Transition | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | Hello, In preparation for the start of the new Congress in January, the House of Representatives has closed my office and begun to transfer all 7th District operations to our newlyelected Representative, Carolyn Bourdeaux, who will take office on January 3rd, 2021.It is my sincere wish that you will continue tocall on her as you have called on me to ensure our communities are best served. Forten years, the people ofGwinnett and Forsythhave trusted me with their voting card, and that has been one of thehighesthonors of my life.I am forever grateful forhaving had thisopportunityto serveyou, and I am thankful for your support, your instruction, and your encouragement every step of the way.I am truly sorry that I am unable to continue to serve you today. Unfortunately, because the House has closed my office, this is an automated reply and not the personal response that I wish I could provide.If your need is urgentand should not wait until Congresswoman-elect Bourdeaux takes office on January 3rd, please reach out to our U.S.Senators,David PerdueandKellyLoeffler, who remain in office and are available to serve you. Sincerely, Rob Woodall Member of Congress | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletter-archive/washington-watch-121420 | Washington Watch - 12/14/20 | 2020-12-14 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL SUCCESS ON MAJOR LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS The House had a busy legislative schedule last week as we considered a number of important bills that shared wide bipartisan support. This included the long-awaited Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), the sixtieth consecutive National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) to give Congress a little more time to finalize negotiations about funding for FY21. As I have mentioned in previous newsletters, WRDA has tremendous importance for us in Georgia. From projects to deepen the Savannah Harbor to the maintenance of Lake Lanier and the Buford Dam, our state has a vested interest in ensuring the reauthorization and revision of WRDA. This year's bill, which was successfully negotiated between the House and Senate, shepherds in authorizations for new water projects, a reformed process for deauthorizing old ones, and modifications in how the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund is treated budgetarily. It passed the House by voice vote last Tuesday. The House also overwhelmingly passed the conference report to accompany H.R. 6395, the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for FY 21. The bicameral product came together as a bipartisan effort, exemplified by the bill being named after retiring House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Mac Thornberry. In addition to updates in military pay and benefits, this year's NDAA included provisions that will better position the United States against the continued threats posed by Russia and China, efforts to improve the efficacy and efficiency of the Pentagon as a whole, and updates to our acquisitions to improve military readiness. While each year's NDAA isn't perfect, they are important in securing ournation and providing our troops with the resources they both need and deserve. I was happy to vote in favor of the NDAA and with the Senate's passage last Friday, I look forward to it becoming law before the close of this Congress. Although Congress passed y… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://austinscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-austin-scott-leads-push-protect-american-blueberry-growers | Rep. Austin Scott Leads Push to Protect American Blueberry Growers | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Representatives Austin Scott (R-GA-08) and Al Lawson (D-FL-05) led several of their colleagues in sending a letter to the International Trade Commission (ITC) voicing support for a Section 201 safeguard investigation for the U.S. blueberry industry currently before the ITC. The members contend that extremely low pricing on rising imports during U.S. harvest periods have had a devastating impact on the domestic industry and request a prompt determination in the Section 201 case. Thousands of workers across the country have been laid off or not rehired.Scores of blueberry growers have gone out of business causing hardship on family farmers, economic harm to providers of packing and freezing services, and damage to the growers' local communities and tax bases.Grower profits have declined or vanished as prices have plummeted and blueberries have been left on bushes because it is uneconomic to harvest.In short, the effects of the import surge have been and remain devastating to the domestic blueberry industry, wrote the Members. As the Commission develops the evidentiary record in this case, it will be clear that imports are a substantial cause of serious injury to the domestic blueberry industry.We urge the Commission to promptly make an affirmative determination in this regard. In addition to the co-signers, the American Blueberry Growers Association and American Farm Bureau Federation support today's letter. Below is the text of the letter. You can also click here to read the letter. December 11, 2020 U.S. International Trade Commission 500 E Street, SW Washington, DC 20436 RE: Investigation No. TA-201-77 (Fresh, Chilled, and Frozen Blueberries) Dear Chairman Kearns and Commissioners: We write to express our support for the Commission's ongoing Section 201 investigation regarding fresh, chilled, and frozen blueberries. The significant surge of imports of blueberries in recent years, the timing of such imports during U.S. harvest periods, the extremely low pricing of the imports, and the targ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=A94BD16E-83C3-4BB3-A875-50D51AB847FF | Rep. Austin Scott Leads Push to Protect American Blueberry Growers | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Austin Scott (R-GA-08) and Al Lawson (D-FL-05) led several of their colleagues in sending a letter to the International Trade Commission (ITC) voicing support for a Section 201 safeguard investigation for the U.S. blueberry industry currently before the ITC. The members contend that extremely low pricing on rising imports during U.S. harvest periods have had a devastating impact on the domestic industry and request a prompt determination in the Section 201 case. “Thousands of workers across the country have been laid off or not rehired. Scores of blueberry growers have gone out of business causing hardship on family farmers, economic harm to providers of packing and freezing services, and damage to the growers’ local communities and tax bases. Grower profits have declined or vanished as prices have plummeted and blueberries have been left on bushes because it is uneconomic to harvest. In short, the effects of the import surge have been and remain devastating to the domestic blueberry industry,” wrote the Members. “As the Commission develops the evidentiary record in this case, it will be clear that imports are a substantial cause of serious injury to the domestic blueberry industry. We urge the Commission to promptly make an affirmative determination in this regard.” In addition to the co-signers, the American Blueberry Growers Association and American Farm Bureau Federation support today’s letter. Below is the text of the letter. You can also click here to read the letter. December 11, 2020 U.S. International Trade Commission 500 E Street, SW Washington, DC 20436 RE: Investigation No. TA-201-77 (Fresh, Chilled, and Frozen Blueberries) Dear Chairman Kearns and Commissioners: We write to express our support for the Commission’s ongoing Section 201 investigation regarding fresh, chilled, and frozen blueberries. The significant surge of imports of blueberries in recent years, the timing of such imports during U.S. harvest periods, the extremely low pricing of the im… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| http://davidscott.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399463 | Congressman David Scott Releases Year End Report | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | GA | David Scott | S001157 | davidscott.house.gov | legacy | Congressman David Scott (GA-13) has been working hard in Washington and Georgia to secure federal support for constituents of Georgia's Thirteenth District. Scott released hisYear End Report highlighting this year's achievements. I am honored to share our Year End Report, Scott said. My staff and I worked hard to deliver results for Thirteenth District families during this year's Congress. As such, we coordinated free COVID-19 testing, provided food and financial assistance, awarded scholarships, secured home mortgage relief, and supported our frontline workers. In addition, we secured $120 million to help our veterans, $80 million for scholarships for students to attend African American 1890's Land-Grant Colleges and Universities, and $380 million in funding for new roads and interstate highways. I humbly appreciate my constituents for allowing me to continue making progress in our community and be their strong voice in the United States Congress. And, as always, my staff and I are here to be helpful whenever we are needed. Click here to view my Year End Report. By the Numbers: Serving You and Providing Resources Total Federal Dollars Secured for GA-13: $1,271,726,004 Total Casework Savings for Constituents: $21,779,408 Total Constituent Cases Resolved: 20,282 Outgoing Constituent Messages: 39,330 (116th Congress) Service Academy Nominations: 22 (116th Congress), 233 (2010-2020) CBC Spouses Education Scholarships Awarded: 8 (116th Congress), 111 (2003-2020) Congressional Art Competition Scholarships Awarded: 9 (116th Congress), 88 (2003-2020) Delivering Results in Washington Bills and Amendments Cosponsored in the 116th Congress: 411 Bills and Amendments Sponsored in the 116th Congress: 21 A+ Rating from the Human Rights Campaign A+ Rating from the Clean Water Action Fund A+ Rating from the National Parks Action Fund | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://austinscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-austin-scott-fights-covid-19-tax-relief-small-businesses | Rep. Austin Scott Fights for COVID-19 Tax Relief for Small Businesses | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | legacy | TIFTON, GA Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) joined several of his colleagues in sending a bipartisan letteryesterday urging House leadership to ensure small businesses who utilized the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) are able to claim normal business expense deductions. Following the sending of the letter, Rep. Scott released the below comment: PPP has been a lifeline for millions of American small businessowners and their employees, including many in Georgia. If Congressional leadership doesn't include a substantive fix soon, small businesses who have been struggling to keep their doors open during the COVID-19 pandemic are estimated to pay over $120 billion in taxes on forgivable PPP loans. Any end-of-year legislation should include provisions that allow small businesses who participated in the Paycheck Protection Program to deduct necessary business expenses as Congress intended in the CARES Act. Without this change, I fear many more American small businesses could close for good, impacting our national, state, and local economies for years to come, said Rep. Austin Scott. Below is the text of the letter. You can also click here to read the letter. December 9, 2020 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi The Honorable Kevin McCarthy Speaker of the House Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives H-232, U.S. Capitol H-204, U.S. Capitol The Honorable Steny Hoyer The Honorable Steve Scalise Majority Leader Minority Whip U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives H-107, U.S. Capitol H-148, U.S. Capitol Dear Speaker Pelosi, Leader McCarthy, Leader Hoyer, and Whip Scalise, Thank you for your continued efforts to provide assistance to the American people through these challenging times. As we continue working on additional coronavirus assistance measures, we want to bring your attention to an important issue affecting small businesses across the United States and ask for your help in providing much-needed relief. Over the past… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=B6457815-202F-47F2-9E02-ECE99D642E4B | Rep. Austin Scott Fights for COVID-19 Tax Relief for Small Businesses | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | TIFTON, GA – Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) joined several of his colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter yesterday urging House leadership to ensure small businesses who utilized the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) are able to claim normal business expense deductions. Following the sending of the letter, Rep. Scott released the below comment: “PPP has been a lifeline for millions of American small business owners and their employees, including many in Georgia. If Congressional leadership doesn’t include a substantive fix soon, small businesses who have been struggling to keep their doors open during the COVID-19 pandemic are estimated to pay over $120 billion in taxes on forgivable PPP loans. Any end-of-year legislation should include provisions that allow small businesses who participated in the Paycheck Protection Program to deduct necessary business expenses as Congress intended in the CARES Act. Without this change, I fear many more American small businesses could close for good, impacting our national, state, and local economies for years to come,” said Rep. Austin Scott. Below is the text of the letter. You can also click here to read the letter. December 9, 2020 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi The Honorable Kevin McCarthy Speaker of the House Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives H-232, U.S. Capitol H-204, U.S. Capitol The Honorable Steny Hoyer The Honorable Steve Scalise Majority Leader Minority Whip U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives H-107, U.S. Capitol H-148, U.S. Capitol Dear Speaker Pelosi, Leader McCarthy, Leader Hoyer, and Whip Scalise, Thank you for your continued efforts to provide assistance to the American people through these challenging times. As we continue working on additional coronavirus assistance measures, we want to bring your attention to an important issue affecting small businesses across the United States and ask for your help in providing much-needed relief. O… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7734 | Carter, Bishop, Fleischmann Encourage LG Chem and SK Innovation to Seek Resolution to Electric Vehicle Battery Trade Dispute | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | GA | Buddy Carter | C001103 | buddycarter.house.gov | legacy | Representative Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.), along with Representatives Sanford Bishop (D-Ga.) and Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tn.) are encouraging LG Chem and SK Innovation to "find a workable, amicable and accountable resolution" to their electric vehicle battery trade dispute. A letter was sent in light of the U.S. ITC having determined today to extend the target date for completion of the investigation to February 10, 2021.The letter notes that through their considerable foreign direct investments throughout the United States, both "LG Chem and SK Innovation have contributed significantly to U.S. economic growth, high wage job creation, and green technology development as well as local community impact." It also further points out that "a potential adverse ruling to either of the two companies by the ITC will have a known negative impact on the U.S. economy and an adverse effect on the public interest." "In Georgia, SK has invested $2.58 billion in battery facilities that will employ more than 2,500 Georgians. In Michigan, Ford seeks to utilize SK Innovation's EV batteries for its iconic F-Series electric pickup trucks to be produced in Dearborn. A disruption in their EV battery supply would only serve to harm the U.S. workers on those assembly and production lines and further delay introduction of its model line. Like Ford, Volkswagen is planning to use SK Innovation's batteries for use in its new ID.4 Battery Electric Vehicle that goes on sale in 2022. Volkswagen invested $800 million in a new production line for this vehicle, and a disruption would harm thousands of U.S. workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and dealers across the country," the letter read. The members conclude by highlighting that a resolution will not only be in the two companies' mutual best interest, "it will be in the best interest of a stronger U.S. economy and cutting edge EV battery manufacturing that will be the envy of the world." Read the full letterhere. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7738 | Carter Applauds Unanimous Supreme Court Decision in Rutledge v. Pharmaceutical Care Management Association | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | GA | Buddy Carter | C001103 | buddycarter.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) today applauded the unanimous Supreme Court decisionin Rutledge v. Pharmaceutical Care Management Association.Arkansas law, Act 900, required pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to raise reimbursement rates for drugs if they are below the pharmacy's wholesale acquisition costs. The PBMs argued that federal lawsupersedes the state law and it was invalid under ERISA. Today, the Supreme Court ruled to uphold the state law and allow states to regulate pharmacy benefit managers. "The Supreme Court's decision today is a huge win for patients, lowering prescription drug costs, and the health care system as a whole,"said Carter."Pharmacy benefit managers, who bring absolutely no value to the system, were acting with a carte blanche and ignoring state regulations using ERISA as an excuse. This ruling today is not only important in the Arkansas case, but it also sets a precedent that PBMs can and should be regulated by the states where they operate. This will be a critical tool in our fight to lower prescription drug costs because states will now be able to address and stop the predatory practices of these middle men who work in the shadows." At least 38 states have passed laws regulating PBM pricing that are similar to the Arkansas statute. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7739 | Carter Files Amicus Brief with Concerns About 2020 Election | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | GA | Buddy Carter | C001103 | buddycarter.house.gov | legacy | Carter Files Amicus Brief with Concerns About 2020 Election f t # e Washington, December 10, 2020 Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) today filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in support of the Texas v. Pennsylvania, et al. case.Recently, the Texas Attorney General filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court to invalidate the presidential elections in four states, arguing that those states used the coronavirus pandemic as an excuse to unlawfully change election laws and weaken the integrity of the election. The amicus brief signed by 106 Members of Congress ensures the Supreme Court is aware of the crucial facts in the case that Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan, and Wisconsin unconstitutionally bypassed their state legislatures to change how presidential electors are chosen. "This case is about protecting the Constitution and our elections,"said Carter."The Constitution is clear - only state legislatures can change how presidential electors are chosen. Whether you are a Democrat, Independent, or Republican, we should all agree that we need fair, honest, and transparent elections. The Supreme Court needs to ensure the integrity of our elections." Clickhereto view the amicus brief. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases?ID=FBDEC360-14C6-4FC9-A3E7-E52E267350E7 | McBath Convenes COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | GA | Lucy McBath | M001208 | mcbath.house.gov | mcbath | https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | 0 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | |
| https://ferguson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3157 | Congressmen Ferguson & Doyle introduce PASTEUR Act to promote new antimicrobial drugs | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | GA | A. Ferguson | F000465 | ferguson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. December 9, 2020 Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Doyle (D-PA) and Drew Ferguson (R-GA) introduced the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act to encourage the development of critically needed antimicrobials and antibiotics and to ensure their appropriate use and domestic supply. Antimicrobial resistance is an urgent public health threat that requires a comprehensive, bipartisan solution, said Congressman Doyle.Infectious disease experts agree that our next public health crisis could be caused by drug-resistant infections, and we mustn't be caught flat-footed. The PASTEUR Act will help scientists and researchers bring better antimicrobials to the market, and it will help hospitals and doctors ensure these drugs are used properly. The public health, economic, and national security threats of antimicrobial resistance could have serious implications if left unresolved, said Congressman Ferguson. Pandemic preparedness is first and foremost about having the right preventative tools available, and antibiotics are without question one of these key tools. The PASTEUR Act brings together the public and private sectors to research and develop strong and effective antibiotics. This important piece of legislation will safeguard new antibiotic developments and prevent R&D from falling behind. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reportAntibiotic Resistance Threats in the United States, more than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur in the United States each year, and at least 35,000 people die as a result. Unfortunately, financial incentives to develop drugs to treat many of these life-threatening infections are lacking. The PASTEUR Act would address these market failures and increase public health preparedness by keeping novel antibiotics on the market and improving appropriate antibiotic use across the health care system. While current contracts between the government and drug makers base payment on volume, the P… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/congressman-urges-georgians-support-usps-battle-over-funding-mail-ballots | Congressman urges Georgians to support USPS in battle over funding, mail-in ballots | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Hank Johnson | J000288 | hankjohnson.house.gov | legacy | 12/8/2020 239 H.R.8354 Yea 12/8/2020 238 H.R.6395 Yea 12/7/2020 237 S.461 Yea 12/7/2020 236 H.RES.512 Yea 12/4/2020 235 H.R.3884 Yea | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/democratic-rep-hank-johnson-house-passing-police-reform-bill | Democratic Rep. Hank Johnson On House Passing Police Reform Bill | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Hank Johnson | J000288 | hankjohnson.house.gov | legacy | Here & Now: Democratic Rep. Hank Johnsonof Georgia was among the authors of the massive police reform bill that passed the House on Thursday. With legislation stalled in Congress, we ask the congressman where he sees room for compromise with Republicans. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/georgia-democrat-republican-fight-federal-court-paywall | Georgia Democrat, Republican fight federal court paywall | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Hank Johnson | J000288 | hankjohnson.house.gov | legacy | 12/8/2020 239 H.R.8354 Yea 12/8/2020 238 H.R.6395 Yea 12/7/2020 237 S.461 Yea 12/7/2020 236 H.RES.512 Yea 12/4/2020 235 H.R.3884 Yea | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/rep-johnson-conducts-oversight-visit-irwin-detention-center-south-georgia | Rep. Johnson Conducts Oversight Visit of Irwin Detention Center in South Georgia | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Hank Johnson | J000288 | hankjohnson.house.gov | legacy | Congressman: Private company, ICE makes a living by feasting on the misery of the detainees Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, participated in a Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and House Judiciary Committee oversight visit to investigate Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla, Georgia, where multiple immigrant women have been subjected to alleged hysterectomies and other medical procedures performed without their consent. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/rep-johnson-urges-senate-pass-george-floyd-justice-policing-act | Rep. Johnson Urges Senate to Pass George Floyd Justice in Policing Act | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Hank Johnson | J000288 | hankjohnson.house.gov | legacy | 12/8/2020 239 H.R.8354 Yea 12/8/2020 238 H.R.6395 Yea 12/7/2020 237 S.461 Yea 12/7/2020 236 H.RES.512 Yea 12/4/2020 235 H.R.3884 Yea | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/still-crippled-pandemic-atlanta-restaurants-struggle-hang | Still crippled by pandemic, Atlanta restaurants struggle to hang on | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Hank Johnson | J000288 | hankjohnson.house.gov | legacy | AJC:The number of restaurants and other small businesses being forced to close their doors forever is alarming," said U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga. It is beyond time for the Senate to work with the House to pass legislation replenishing the Paycheck Protection Program and making it more flexible so that small businesses have more ability to pay other expenses while maintaining loan forgivable status. Like Johnson, the National Restaurant Association has also called on Congress to consider short-term assistance by authorizing another round of the PPP, and this time with greater flexibility in how the funds get used to cover operating expenses and payroll. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4575 | Rep. Allen Votes For Critical Defense Funding | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | GA | Rick Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) today voted in support of the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report. The NDAA is the annual bill that authorizes defense spending and sets priorities for America's military. Passing today's bill fulfills our greatest responsibility supporting our military, said Congressman Allen. Every year, Congress is tasked with ensuring our men and women in uniform have the resources needed to keep Americans safe. This legislation authorizes $740.5 billion in defense funding, including a pay raise for our troops and ensuring the Department of Defense maintains a 30-day supply of PPE and access to diagnostic equipment and testing. I was proud to help secure authorization for vital funding for Georgia's 12th District, including $80 million for Advanced Training Barracks at Fort Gordon to support U.S. Army Cyber Command. The bill also continues nuclear modernization to ensure our nuclear deterrent is safe and reliable, including authorizing funds for the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility at the Savannah River Site. I am committed to ensuring the critical missions at Fort Gordon and the Savannah River Site continue to receive necessary funding. While the NDAA has historically been a bipartisan measure, over the past few years Democrats have tried to insert partisan poison pills completely unrelated to military readiness. However, after making its way through the legislative process in both the House and Senate, I'm glad to see that many of these provisions -- specifically those aimed at restricting the Second Amendment and curtailing the President's authority to deploy the National Guard -- were ultimately rejected in the final bill. Our national security is of the utmost importance and I'm proud to support our military. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://austinscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-austin-scott-statement-final-passage-defense-bill | Rep. Austin Scott Statement on Final Passage of Defense Bill | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | legacy | TIFTON, GA Today, Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the below statement upon House passage of the Conference Report for the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (FY21 NDAA), which authorizes funding for Department of Defense (DOD) programs. The NDAA is one of the most important pieces of legislation we pass each year, and I am glad we were able to deliver this critical legislation to provide for our warfighters and their missions, said Rep. Scott. While the FY21 NDAA certainly isn't perfect, it accomplishes many important goals, including a much needed 3% pay raise for our troops, resources for new programs across the DOD, and support for missions at Robins and Moody Air Force Bases in Georgia's Eighth District. I encourage the President to sign this Conference Report to ensure our ability to tackle the threats we face today while planning for those of tomorrow. In November, Rep. Scott was chosen to serve on a conference committee which was charged with working through differences of the House and Senate versions of FY21 NDAA to comprise a final bill for passage. The legislation passed today is the result of House-Senate compromises and authorizes funding DOD for FY21. The FY21 NDAA Conference Report includes the following provisions important to Georgia's Eighth District: PROVIDING FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS AT ROBINS: The Conference Report includes language authored by Rep. Scott to prohibit the retirement of 16 critically important E8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) aircraft at Robins, which provide airborne surveillance, intelligence, and command and control to our military through on-board radar and computer subsystems equipment that gathers and distributes detailed battlefield information. Rep. Scott was also able to secure an increase of $27 million above the President's budget request for much-needed modernization upgrades to the JSTARS aircraft to ensure the system can continue to support com… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=D7426870-D43C-4793-99FC-6B4EC80BF65F | Rep. Austin Scott Statement on Final Passage of Defense Bill | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | TIFTON, GA – Today, Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the below statement upon House passage of the Conference Report for the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (FY21 NDAA), which authorizes funding for Department of Defense (DOD) programs. “The NDAA is one of the most important pieces of legislation we pass each year, and I am glad we were able to deliver this critical legislation to provide for our warfighters and their missions,” said Rep. Scott. “While the FY21 NDAA certainly isn’t perfect, it accomplishes many important goals, including a much needed 3% pay raise for our troops, resources for new programs across the DOD, and support for missions at Robins and Moody Air Force Bases in Georgia’s Eighth District. I encourage the President to sign this Conference Report to ensure our ability to tackle the threats we face today while planning for those of tomorrow.” In November, Rep. Scott was chosen to serve on a conference committee which was charged with working through differences of the House and Senate versions of FY21 NDAA to comprise a final bill for passage. The legislation passed today is the result of House-Senate compromises and authorizes funding DOD for FY21. The FY21 NDAA Conference Report includes the following provisions important to Georgia’s Eighth District: PROVIDING FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS AT ROBINS: The Conference Report includes language authored by Rep. Scott to prohibit the retirement of 16 critically important E–8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) aircraft at Robins, which provide airborne surveillance, intelligence, and command and control to our military through on-board radar and computer subsystems equipment that gathers and distributes detailed battlefield information. Rep. Scott was also able to secure an increase of $27 million above the President’s budget request for much-needed modernization upgrades to the JSTARS aircraft to ensure the system can continue to su… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-johnson-reintroduces-bill-battle-neglected-infections | Congressman Johnson Reintroduces Bill to Battle Neglected Infections of Poverty | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | GA | Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | J000288 | hankjohnson.house.gov | hankjohnson | https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) today announced he is re-introducing his bill to address the growing problem of parasitic diseases in America — found mostly in poor, minority populations along the U.S.-Mexico border, the rural South, Appalachia and distressed urban areas. The bill passed the House of Representatives in 2010 but stalled in the Senate. The "Neglected Infections of Impoverished Americans Act of 2020" would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to report to Congress annually on the impact of prevalent parasitic infections, address their threat and make funding recommendations on how to eradicate them. These diseases affect hundreds of thousands of mostly poor, minority residents with no health insurance. People suffer from heart disease, lung ailments, birth defects, seizures, difficult pregnancies and child developmental problems as a result of infection. "There is no reason that a nation with as many resources as the United States of America should tolerate these kinds of health disparities to exist among the poor and otherwise disadvantaged populations," said Johnson. "These diseases are closely tied with adverse pregnancy outcomes and inhibited child development, and they disproportionally harm Black and minority communities. As the state with the worst maternal mortality rate in the country, addressing these diseases is critical to the safety of women and families in Georgia." "It's time that we study and make a plan to battle these preventable diseases. Americans' health should not depend on where they live and how much money they make." "It's becoming apparent that parasitic diseases and neglected infections of the poor are now widespread among Americans living in extreme poverty in the U.S.," said Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. "As poverty accelerates because of our COVID epidemic, we might expect that neglected infections will continue to dominate and remain important health disparities, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-johnson-s-bipartisan-bill-making-federal-court-records-free-public | Rep. Johnsons Bipartisan Bill Making Federal Court Records Free to the Public Passes House | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Hank Johnson | J000288 | hankjohnson.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04), chairman of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, today announced The Open Courts Act of 2020, H.R. 8235, which would modernize the federal judiciary's court records systems and eliminate the paywall (called PACER) that currently forces the public to pay more than $140 million each year to access these records, passed the House. The new system will provide a centralized, easily searchable site to access court records free of charge. Rep. Doug Collins (GA-09) co-introduced the bill, which was marked up and passed out of Judiciary Committee in September. The product of years of bipartisan effort, the Act's common sense solutions respond to mounting alarm that the PACER paywall and the outdated programs PACER fees subsidize have harmed access to justice, infringed on the foundational right of public access to court records, stifled innovation, and fostered wasteful spending. Everyone wants to have a system that is technologically first class and free, Rep. Johnson told The Washington Post recently. A modern system, he said, is more efficient and brings more transparency into the equation and is easier on the pocketbooks of regular people. The new system is projected to cost only $4.6 million per year on average far less than the $140 million per year the judiciary spends on its existing system. The Open Courts Act would: Create a cost-effective, modernized court records system for the federal judiciary. Make court records freely available to the public; eliminate the pay wall currently established by PACER. Ensure that the public can easily search for and access court records. Provide funding for the new system without requiring new appropriations. A section-by-section analysis of the bill as amended can be found HERE. To read H.R. 8235 as amended on the floor, click HERE. Rep. Johnson's floor speech managing H.R. 8235 HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-johnsons-bipartisan-bill-making-federal-court-records-free-public | Rep. Johnson’s Bipartisan Bill Making Federal Court Records Free to the Public Passes House | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | GA | Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | J000288 | hankjohnson.house.gov | hankjohnson | https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04), chairman of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, today announced The Open Courts Act of 2020, H.R. 8235, which would modernize the federal judiciary's court records systems and eliminate the paywall (called PACER) that currently forces the public to pay more than $140 million each year to access these records, passed the House. The new system will provide a centralized, easily searchable site to access court records free of charge. Rep. Doug Collins (GA-09) co-introduced the bill, which was marked up and passed out of Judiciary Committee in September. The product of years of bipartisan effort, the Act's common sense solutions respond to mounting alarm that the PACER paywall and the outdated programs PACER fees subsidize have harmed access to justice, infringed on the foundational right of public access to court records, stifled innovation, and fostered wasteful spending. "Everyone wants to have a system that is technologically first class and free," Rep. Johnson told The Washington Post recently. A modern system, he said, "is more efficient and brings more transparency into the equation and is easier on the pocketbooks of regular people." The new system is projected to cost only $4.6 million per year on average — far less than the $140 million per year the judiciary spends on its existing system. The Open Courts Act would: Create a cost-effective, modernized court records system for the federal judiciary. Make court records freely available to the public; eliminate the pay wall currently established by PACER. Ensure that the public can easily search for and access court records. Provide funding for the new system without requiring new appropriations. A section-by-section analysis of the bill as amended can be found HERE. To read H.R. 8235 as amended on the floor, click HERE. Rep. Johnson's floor speech managing H.R. 8235 HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://loudermilk.house.gov/news/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=3552 | Rep. Loudermilk: NDAA Includes Critical Military Resources Necessary to Combat China and Russia | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | GA | Barry Loudermilk | L000583 | loudermilk.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga) issued the following statement after the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2021:The NDAA has been the primary way Congress executes its Constitutional duty to provide our men and women in uniform with the tools, weapons, resources and support they need to effectively protect our nation. I am pleased to see Congress negotiate in a bipartisan manner and come to a consensus on an NDAA that provides our military with the defensive capabilities necessary to combat China and Russia's growing influence around the world. This bill also provides our military service members with a well-deserved pay raise and looks after our military families and veterans. Among many other important provisions, the bill calls for seven new C-130J Super Hercules aircraft and 93 new F-35 Join Strike Fighters, which are important to Georgia's 11th Congressional District because the C-130J and part of the F-35 are assembled in the 11th District and employ thousands of hardworking Georgians. Background - Recognizes China and Russia's role as revisionist powers and prioritizes responding to those threats. - Provides for seven C-130Js and $9.1 billion for 93 F-35's. - Provides $740.5 billion for national defense programs. - Provides 3% pay raise for the military. - Creates the Pacific Deterrence Initiative to combat China's malign influence in the Indo-Pacific. - Fully funds the European Deterrence Initiative to resist Russia's influence in Europe. - Modernizes currency transaction reports (CTRs) and suspicious activity reports (SARs) under the Bank Secrecy Act so to require the administration to conduct a formal review of CTR and SAR reporting, and to issue rules to make changes to these reports to reduce overly burdensome regulations. - Requires regulators to review and determine whether reporting thresholds should be adjusted, and to propose rules as appropriate, including potentially tying the CTR and SAR thresholds to inflation. - Requires state, local and tribal law en… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases?ID=DFBE8320-72EB-47E3-BC8A-6DE159735DF3 | McBath Votes to Approve Bipartisan Conference Report on H.R. 6395, the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | GA | Lucy McBath | M001208 | mcbath.house.gov | mcbath | https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | 0 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | |
| https://hice.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6243 | ICYMI: Hices H.R. 306 Passes House Floor | 2020-12-07 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | GA | Jody Hice | H001071 | hice.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C,-- Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA), a member of the House Natural Resources Committee, took to the House Floor last week to speak on behalf of his legislation, H.R. 306, the Kettle Creek Battlefield Study Act, which passed that evening. Congress has made significant strides in preserving the history of America's brutal Civil War, and rightfully so. Unfortunately, we have not done the same with many Revolutionary War battlefields and these hallowed grounds of our Nation's founding moments are slowly disappearing with time,said Congressman Hice. This legislation is a critical step forward in preserving the battlefield at Kettle Creek one that has tremendous local support in the community. I strongly believe that the storied grounds of what Colonel Pickens described as the most significant victory of the Southern Campaign, and a place where a young African American Patriot earned his freedom 86 years prior to the end of slavery, is more than significant enough to preserve for future generations. I look forward to Kettle Creek being studied for inclusion in the park system, and I urge my colleagues to support this piece of history. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletter-archive/washington-watch-12720 | Washington Watch - 12/7/20 | 2020-12-07 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | HOUSE SKIPS COVID-19 RELIEF; PASSES MARIJUANA REFORM INSTEAD As many of you are aware, there are a number of pressing items that require Congress's attention before the end of the year, including a coronavirus relief package, funding for the government that runs out at the end of this week, completing consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act, reauthorizing the Coast Guard, and finalizing the Water Resources Development Act, to name a few. However, while the House didn't prioritize any of those items, the Democrat majority found time last week for the House to consider H.R. 3884, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act. Specifically, this bill would remove marijuana from the federal list of scheduled substances under the Controlled Substances Act and eliminate criminal penalties for those who manufacture, distribute, or possess marijuana. It would also create an Opportunity Trust Fund to assist those adversely impacted by the War on Drugs through a 5% sales tax on marijuana that would incrementally increase to 8% over five years. I don't fault the Majority for recognizing the need to reassess the federal government's role in regulating marijuana as states are ignoring federal law in increasing numbers. 36 states permit marijuana to be used for medical purposes, and 15 states allow for recreational use all in contravention of federal law while marijuana is still listed as a Schedule I substance. In fact, there is broad bipartisan support for addressing the wrong that is having two sets of rules for Americans to abide by. That said, setting timing issues aside, there are a number of flaws in the bill that my friends on the other side of the aisle did not take the time to address, again passing a messaging bill rather than legislation intended to become law. For example, the bill fails to include some commonsense protections for minors that we have for tobacco and vape products like banning flavored products that appeal to kids or teens, banning advertisements or public event… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bishop-supports-more-act | BISHOP SUPPORTS MORE ACT | 2020-12-04 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | GA | Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | B000490 | bishop.house.gov | bishop | https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Chairman of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 3884, Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act of 2020 by the full U.S. House of Representatives: "Reforming the federal government's laws on marijuana is long overdue. Forty-seven states have already done so and if this bill becomes law, states will not have to worry about federal intervention. In addition to decriminalizing marijuana, this bill will create taxes on marijuana to fund new grant programs and will expunge previous marijuana convictions of non-violent offenders only. "States have been on the forefront of this issue and its time the federal government caught up. The MORE Act will right historical wrongs and move our country forward." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| http://davidscott.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399460 | Congressman David Scott Named Chairman of House Agriculture Committee | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | GA | David Scott | S001157 | davidscott.house.gov | legacy | Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) was approved by the Democratic Caucus to serve as the first African American Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. The committee is empowered with legislative oversight relating to the U.S. agriculture industry, forestry, nutrition, and rural development. I am honored to have been chosen by my colleagues in the Democratic Caucus to serve as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, said Congressman Scott. I was born on my grandparents' farm in rural Aynor, South Carolina, during the days of segregation, and the hardships, of those, on whose shoulders I now stand. I owe this historic selection as the first African American Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee to a diverse coalition of members from across our nation. And I will use this critical opportunity to represent the values of our entire caucus and advance our priorities for trade, disaster aid, climate change, sustainable agriculture, SNAP, crop insurance, small family farms, specialty crops, and rural broadband. The fault lines dividing our rural and urban communities are running deep, and climate change is now threatening our nation's food supply. As Chairman, I will lead the fight to rise up and meet these challenges. Congressman David Scott has served as a Member of Congress and the House Agriculture Committee since 2003. In his various leadership roles on the House Agriculture Committee, Congressman Scott has chaired the Subcommittees on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit as well as Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. Scott played a key role in ushering through the three last Farm Bills, including by serving as a conferee, securing critical disaster aid for our farmers, strengthening the food and nutrition programs that help our families, seniors and school children and securing $80 million for new scholarships for students attending 1890 African-American land-grant colleges and universities. Congressman David Scott grew up living and working on his grandparents' farm when his parents moved nor… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bishop-statement-on-congressman-kwanza-hall | BISHOP STATEMENT ON CONGRESSMAN KWANZA HALL | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | GA | Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | B000490 | bishop.house.gov | bishop | https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Dean of the Georgia Congressional Delegation, released the following statement after Congressman Kwanza Hall (GA-05) was sworn in to serve the remainder of Congressman John Lewis' term in the 116th Congress: "I was proud to be involved in Congressman Hall's swearing in ceremony today. He is a wonderful public servant who will serve in Congressman Lewis' spirit for the rest of his term in the 116th Congress. Congressman Hall knows the Fifth Congressional District and will represent his constituents well until Congresswoman Nikema Williams is sworn in to represent the Fifth District in January for the 117th Congress. Georgians appreciate his service to our state and nation for the remainder of 2020." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-johnson-introduces-measure-honor-freedom-riders-gold-medal | Congressman Johnson Introduces Measure to Honor Freedom Riders With Gold Medal | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | GA | Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | J000288 | hankjohnson.house.gov | hankjohnson | https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, introduced a resolution this week calling on Congress to award the Freedom Riders the Congressional Gold Medal. More than 40 members of Congress – including more than 20 members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) – joined Rep. Johnson to cosponsor the bill. The Freedom Rides, which lasted from May to November 1961, included more than 400 black and white Americans who risked their lives to challenge Jim Crow laws – particularly public transportation – in the South. Despite enduring vicious attacks and imprisonment for simply traveling together on buses and trains as they traveled through the Deep South, the Freedom Riders challenged bitter racism and mob violence with nonviolent activism. "When we understand that mobility is essential to freedom – to control your own destiny – we see that what the Freedom Riders accomplished was nothing less than holding America to the true meaning of the Constitution," said Rep. Johnson. "As much as anyone, they risked their lives to defend the promise of America." "The original riders – including my constituents Hank Thomas and Charles Person and my dear friend and former colleague John Lewis – endured insults and beatings and risked their lives 60 years ago because they believed in a different future for their children and their grandchildren." The 13 original Freedom Riders, who departed on the morning of May 4, 1961, were: Genevieve Hughes Houghton, Charles Person, Hank Thomas, John Lewis, Edward Blankenheim, James Farmer, Walter Bergman, Frances Bergman, Joseph Perkins, Jimmy McDonald, Mae Francis Moultrie, Benjamin Elton Cox, and Albert Bigelow. The two surviving original Freedom Riders are Hank Thomas of Stone Mountain, Ga. and Charles Person of Atlanta. In 2015, Thomas and Person joined Rep. Johnson for a Black History Month program at MLK High School in DeKalb County to discuss the Freedom Rides. "A number of Freed… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://loudermilk.house.gov/news/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=3546 | New C-130J Squadron to take flight in Georgia | 2020-12-02 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | GA | Barry Loudermilk | L000583 | loudermilk.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement after the United States Air Force announced Georgia as one of the four states set to receive a squadron of C-130J Super Hercules aircraft an aircraft which is solely manufactured in Georgia's 11th Congressional District. share: f t Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement after the United States Air Force announced Georgia as one of the four states set to receive a squadron of C-130J Super Hercules aircraft an aircraft which is solely manufactured in Georgia's 11th Congressional District. This is a big win for the United States Military, our men and women in uniform, and our ability to quickly respond to conflicts across the globe. With the addition of these new C-130Js to Georgia, the world's preeminent military superpower just got stronger. Every C-130J is manufactured in Georgia's 11th Congressional District, at Lockheed Martin's facility in Marietta, which employs close to 5,000 hardworking Georgians. "I have long advocated for increased C-130J production because they are the only U.S. airlifter still in production, and I've often emphasized the importance of having a squadron of C-130Js for the Georgia Air National Guard. I want to thank Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, for supporting Georgia's Air National Guard. I'd also like to thank Georgia Adjutant General, Thomas Carden, for his steadfast leadership and his tireless dedication to increasing opportunities for Georgia guardsmen." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases?ID=6570EA43-184E-4575-9995-B6BA98E4FBE5 | McBath Convenes Senior Resource Town Hall | 2020-12-02 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | GA | Lucy McBath | M001208 | mcbath.house.gov | mcbath | https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | 0 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | |
| https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bishop-supports-congresswoman-fudge-as-agriculture-secretary | BISHOP SUPPORTS CONGRESSWOMAN FUDGE AS AGRICULTURE SECRETARY | 2020-12-01 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | GA | Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | B000490 | bishop.house.gov | bishop | https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | COLUMBUS, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Chairman of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, released the following statement in support of Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) as a candidate for the Secretary of Agriculture in the Biden Administration: "President-Elect Biden has said he wants his administration to reflect the highest level of competence while being inclusive of the diversity that is the strength of America. I believe Representative Fudge would be a great Secretary of Agriculture because of her high level of competence in that space. "She is cognizant of the needs of our farmers and the many challenges they face in producing and marketing their product at home and abroad. She is passionate about assuring that rural America receives much needed attention and resources such as Internet, healthcare, infrastructure, and economic development opportunities. She is committed to assuring that every American, rural or urban, has access to the highest-quality, safest, most abundant, and most economical food and fiber in the world. "She is smart, disciplined, innovative and has the administrative, communication, and political skills to implement the Administration's policies through USDA that will move our country safely through the pandemic; help America's families, businesses, and communities recover; and lead our country into a bright new era of hope and prosperity. "I have every confidence that President-Elect Biden will make the appropriate choice to lead the agency and as Chairman of the Agriculture and Rural Development Subcommittee on Appropriations, I look forward to working with whomever is confirmed." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases?ID=2D607E57-7DC9-495D-B73A-F750721D6F6F | McBath Statement on the Murder of Aidan Ellison | 2020-11-30 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | House | GA | Lucy McBath | M001208 | mcbath.house.gov | mcbath | https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | 0 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | |
| https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletter-archive/district-connection-113020 | District Connection - 11/30/20 | 2020-11-30 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | GEORGIA VOTE COUNTING CONTINUES BY THE BOOK In the state of Georgia, we saw record-setting voter turnout for the general election on November 3rd. However, due to the increased use of mail-in ballots, this also meant confirming the official results of many elections could not be done overnight. With election results in several states across the nation too close to call including here in Georgia several steps had to be taken following the initial results to ensure an accurate vote count. For example, in Georgia, the November 3rd election results yielded such incredibly close vote shares in both of the U.S. Senate races and in the U.S. Presidential race that Georgia election laws automatically triggered runoff elections for both of Georgia's U.S. Senate seats and also required Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to launch a state-wide risk-limiting audit, which included a hand count of all ballots, to ensure voting machines yielded the correct results. Following the conclusion of the audit the largest hand count of ballots in recent history Secretary Raffensperger reaffirmed the original outcome of the presidential race in favor of former Vice President Joe Biden and took action to certify those results on November 20th, meeting the statutory deadline set by Georgia election law. However, because former Vice President Biden's margin of victory over President Donald Trump was less than 0.5% in Georgia's certified election results, the Trump campaign is entitled to and requested a formal recount of Georgia's ballots, a process that began last Tuesday to re-scan every legal paper ballot in the state to further ensure the validity of the state's election results. As I said before, there is no higher electoral priority than ensuring the confidence of the American people in our voting systems. I applaud the diligent efforts of our state and local election officials who have worked tirelessly to make sure we get it right. Of course, when allegations of impropriety are raised, those must be investigated. And this ele… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4569 | Congressman Allen Tests Positive for Coronavirus | 2020-11-24 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | GA | Rick Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Allen Tests Positive for Coronavirus f t # e Washington, November 24, 2020 Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today released the following statement after testing positive for COVID-19: "I have been undergoing regular COVID-19 testing and learned today that I have tested positive for COVID-19. I do not have any symptoms and will continue to work on behalf of the 12th District from home as I quarantine." f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4570 | Allen Statement on New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Court Decision | 2020-11-24 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | GA | Rick Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | legacy | Allen Statement on New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Court Decision f t # e Washington, November 24, 2020 Yesterday, the United States District Court for South Carolina ordered in favor of the State of South Carolina and the City of Augusta in the case against the Savannah District Army Corps of Engineers regarding their proposed plan to remove the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam and move forward with a rock weir that would not maintain the current pool of water. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today released the following statement: "This ruling states what I've been saying all along: Maintaining the pool means adhering to the pool level on the date of the WIIN Act's enactment -- 114.5 ft. Our Congressional delegation and local leaders have worked tirelessly on this issue and I am very encouraged by this news. I look forward to continue working toward a solution that is best for our community." f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7715 | Carter Applauds Air Force Decision to Replace C-130 Aircrafts at the 165th Airlift Wing in Savannah | 2020-11-24 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | GA | Buddy Carter | C001103 | buddycarter.house.gov | legacy | Carter Applauds Air Force Decision to Replace C-130 Aircrafts at the 165th Airlift Wing in Savannah f t # e Washington, November 24, 2020 Followingrequestsfrom Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.), the United States Air Force announced today they will replace aging C-130H aircraft at the 165th Airlift Wing in Savannah with newer C-130J models."This is great news,"said Carter."This decision will ensure longevity for the mission in Savannah and assist them in their role as the region's pre-eminent airlift wing. Whether it's supporting combatant commanders in the field or assisting in disaster relief, the 165th Airlift Wing continues to do tremendous work for the Air National Guard and our communities." Background: Today, the U.S. Air Force announced the basing decisions for the next round of C-130J aircraft and the 165th Airlift Wing in Savannah made the list. Contingent on aircraft being included in the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act, the wing will receive the newer C-130J models to replace their aging C-130H models in late 2023. Clickhereto view the request from Carter and Senators Perdue and Loeffler. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ferguson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3156 | Ferguson on IRS Deductible Eligibility Ruling for Paycheck Protection Program Loans | 2020-11-24 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | GA | A. Ferguson | F000465 | ferguson.house.gov | legacy | Ferguson on IRS Deductible Eligibility Ruling for Paycheck Protection Program Loans WASHINGTON, DC Representatives Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.), released the following statement after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ruled that Paycheck Protection Program loans are ineligible to deduct from small business tax filings: In order to help small businesses keep their doors open during the unprecedented global pandemic, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act which put in place the Paycheck Protection Program. This legislation brought financial relief to vulnerable small businesses to assist them through this troubling time. Congress's goal was to lift up businesses by allowing these PPP loans to be forgivable if business owners retained their workforce. The program has been a major success in preventing many small businesses from permanently shutting their doors. The intent of Congress under the CARES Act was to provide financial support and flexibility to businesses and job creators to weather this unpredictable economic storm. That is why in May I joined my colleague Rep. George Holding (R-NC) as an original co-sponsor of H.R.6821, the Small Business Expense Protection Act of 2020. This bill would amend the CARES Act to allow ordinary business expenses purchased with PPP funds to still qualify for the standard business tax deductions. Unfortunately, the ruling from the IRS last week to make funds from the Paycheck Protection Program ineligible for standard business tax deductions undermines the objective of the program. When so many workers and small businesses are scrapping to get from one day to the next, this bureaucratic interpretation of the law does not go far enough to assist American workers and businesses fighting to survive. It is now up to Congress to ensure a legislative solution to this problem impacting American businesses. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-johnson-speier-torres-urge-gao-review-workplace-harassment | Reps. Johnson, Speier, Torres Urge GAO Review on Workplace Harassment in the Judicial Branch | 2020-11-24 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | House | GA | Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | J000288 | hankjohnson.house.gov | hankjohnson | https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet; Congresswoman Jackie Speier (CA-14), co-chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus and the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence; and Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35), member of the House Appropriations and Rules Committees, sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting a comprehensive review of the protections against sexual harassment and other forms of workplace misconduct available to federal judicial branch employees. "In recent years, the extent to which judicial branch employees are protected from workplace harassment — including sexual harassment, other forms of discrimination including racial discrimination, and retaliation — has been the subject of persistent Congressional oversight," the Members wrote. "However, concerns remain as to whether there are adequate safeguards in place to protect employees from and facilitate redress for workplace misconduct. We ask GAO to review the judicial branch's current efforts to stop workplace sexual harassment and other forms of workplace discrimination and retaliation." The letter requests GAO to examine to what extent the Judicial Branch has implemented and provided oversight of its policies for addressing incidents of sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation in the workplace; whether and how the Judicial Branch tracks complaints and investigations of workplace misconduct; and the extent to which perpetrators are held accountable. The Members have requested GAO's efforts include outreach, to the extent possible, to victims of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other workplace misconduct. Chairman Johnson held a hearing on the issue in February. To read the full letter, click HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-johnson-speier-torres-urge-gao-review-workplace-harassment-judicial | Reps. Johnson, Speier, Torres Urge GAO Review on Workplace Harassment in the Judicial Branch | 2020-11-24 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | GA | Hank Johnson | J000288 | hankjohnson.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet; Congresswoman Jackie Speier (CA-14), co-chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus and the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence; and Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35), member of the House Appropriations and Rules Committees, sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting a comprehensive review of the protections against sexual harassment and other forms of workplace misconduct available to federal judicial branch employees. In recent years, the extent to which judicial branch employees are protected from workplace harassment including sexual harassment, other forms of discrimination including racial discrimination, and retaliation has been the subject of persistent Congressional oversight, the Members wrote. However, concerns remain as to whether there are adequate safeguards in place to protect employees from and facilitate redress for workplace misconduct. We ask GAO to review the judicial branch's current efforts to stop workplace sexual harassment and other forms of workplace discrimination and retaliation. The letter requests GAO to examine to what extent the Judicial Branch has implemented and provided oversight of its policies for addressing incidents of sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation in the workplace; whether and how the Judicial Branch tracks complaints and investigations of workplace misconduct; and the extent to which perpetrators are held accountable. The Members have requested GAO's efforts include outreach, to the extent possible, to victims of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other workplace misconduct. Chairman Johnson held a hearing on the issue in February. To read the full letter, click HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://davidscott.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399456 | Congressman David Scott Honored With Friend of Farm Bureau Award | 2020-11-23 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | GA | David Scott | S001157 | davidscott.house.gov | legacy | Congressman David Scott Honored With Friend of Farm Bureau Award Today, Georgia Farm Bureau recognized U.S. Representative David Scott (GA-13) for receiving the Friend of Farm Bureau Award for the 116th Congress. The Friend of Farm Bureau Award is presented every two years to members of Congress who support federal legislation and regulatory initiatives to improve the lives of farmers and the rural communities they call home. Congressman Scott has been a good friend to Georgia farmers and rural communities for years in Washington, and we are very pleased to present him with the Friend of Farm Bureau Award for his work to improve the farm safety net, expand rural broadband, and secure much-needed agricultural disaster assistance, to name a few of his initiatives, said Georgia Farm Bureau President Gerald Long. Additionally, Congressman David Scott recently announced his intent to lead the House Agriculture Committee in the 117th Congress. Mr. Scott would do an excellent job at the helm of such an important committee. I'm confident that the priorities of American farmers and rural communities would be thepriorities of the House Agriculture Committee should he be named Chairman. Mr. Scott has the full support of our organization, said Georgia Farm Bureau President Gerald Long. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletter-archive/washington-watch-112320 | Washington Watch - 11/23/20 | 2020-11-23 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | HAPPY THANKSGIVING As we head into this year's holiday season, I want to wish you and your family a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. This year has been, without a doubt, a difficult one for so many in our country due to COVID-19. And celebrations around the dinner table will undeniably look different this year compared to most, with many families across the country opting to observe this day with one another virtually in order to best protect friends and loved ones. The CDC has issued updated guidelines on how to best observe Thanksgiving this Thursday, and I encourage you all to continue to follow public health and social distancing protocols to help prevent this virus' spread. Giving thanks in times like these can be difficult, yet we are all blessed in unique ways. Thanksgiving remains a time to reflect on those blessings. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to serve the Seventh District for the past ten years, and I am thankful for your support, your instruction, and your encouragement every step of the way. May God bless each and every one of you and your families this Thanksgiving season. HOUSE MISSES OPPORTUNITY FOR BIPARTISAN APPRENTICESHIP REFORM Members in the House returned to Capitol Hill this past week and brought forward a bill H.R. 8294 to update the National Apprenticeship Act. Over 80 years ago, Congress enacted the National Apprenticeship Act, which created the national registered apprenticeship (RA) system under the U.S. Department of Labor. Apprenticeships prepare workers for specific and highly-skilled occupations through paid on-the-job training and related educational instruction. At a time when more than 45 million Americans hold over $1.5 trillion in federal student loan debt, apprenticeships have and will continue to be an increasingly viable career option, creating an alternative pathway to high-paying jobs that ensure our workforce is well-trained and highly skilled. The National Apprenticeship Act serves a critical role in the apprenticeship space, graduating more than 80,000… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://austinscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-austin-scott-leads-bipartisan-push-level-playing-field-georgia-s | Rep. Austin Scott Leads Bipartisan Push to Level the Playing Field for Georgias Specialty Crop Producers | 2020-11-20 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA-08) lead a bipartisan letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer requesting a Section 332 investigation request to the International Trade Commission for cucumbers and squash to make a meaningful determination as to the impact of these seasonal imports on Southeastern markets. Joining Rep. Scott on the letter were Reps. Sanford Bishop (D-GA-02), Rick Allen (R-GA-12), and Buddy Carter (R-GA-01). Georgia growers testified at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) hearings in August regarding seasonal perishable fruit and vegetable imports. These fruit and vegetable imports from Mexico continue to dramatically impact U.S. markets and threaten the future of domestic farm production of perishable produce. As the fall season in Georgia is now in full swing, it appears that the problem is only getting worse, wrote the Members. A Section 332 investigation request to the International Trade Commission for cucumbers and squash is needed in order to make a meaningful determination as to the impact of these seasonal imports on Southeastern markets. These market changes occur quickly and can make or break a grower's season in a matter of days if import increases and the resulting price decreases coincide with harvest. On November 18, Senators David Perdue (R-GA) and Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) sent a similar letter to Ambassador Lighthizer requesting this investigation for cucumber and squash imports. You can click here to read their letter. The full letter can be found by clicking here or below. November 20, 2020 The Honorable Robert Lighthizer United States Trade Representative 600 17th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20006 Dear Ambassador Lighthizer: Georgia growers testified at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) hearings in August regarding seasonal perishable fruit and vegetable imports. These fruit and vegetable imports from Mexico continue to dramatically impact U.S. markets and threaten the future of domestic farm production of peri… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=BC4BFC20-80FB-4076-933A-31D9ED1B5849 | Rep. Austin Scott Leads Bipartisan Push to Level the Playing Field for Georgia’s Specialty Crop Producers | 2020-11-20 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA-08) lead a bipartisan letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer requesting a Section 332 investigation request to the International Trade Commission for cucumbers and squash to make a meaningful determination as to the impact of these seasonal imports on Southeastern markets. Joining Rep. Scott on the letter were Reps. Sanford Bishop (D-GA-02), Rick Allen (R-GA-12), and Buddy Carter (R-GA-01). “Georgia growers testified at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) hearings in August regarding seasonal perishable fruit and vegetable imports. These fruit and vegetable imports from Mexico continue to dramatically impact U.S. markets and threaten the future of domestic farm production of perishable produce. As the fall season in Georgia is now in full swing, it appears that the problem is only getting worse,” wrote the Members. “A Section 332 investigation request to the International Trade Commission for cucumbers and squash is needed in order to make a meaningful determination as to the impact of these seasonal imports on Southeastern markets. These market changes occur quickly and can make or break a grower’s season in a matter of days if import increases and the resulting price decreases coincide with harvest.” On November 18, Senators David Perdue (R-GA) and Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) sent a similar letter to Ambassador Lighthizer requesting this investigation for cucumber and squash imports. You can click here to read their letter. The full letter can be found by clicking here or below. November 20, 2020 The Honorable Robert Lighthizer United States Trade Representative 600 17th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20006 Dear Ambassador Lighthizer: Georgia growers testified at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) hearings in August regarding seasonal perishable fruit and vegetable imports. These fruit and vegetable imports from Mexico continue to dramatically impact U.S. markets and threaten the future of domestic farm produ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases?ID=B72B10F8-D467-4269-BCA1-94570D5EF8F3 | McBath Votes to Pass Legislation Strengthening America’s Workforce | 2020-11-20 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | House | GA | Lucy McBath | M001208 | mcbath.house.gov | mcbath | https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | 0 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | |
| https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4567 | Rep. Allen Opposes Rollback of Trump-Established Apprenticeship Program | 2020-11-19 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | GA | Rick Allen | A000372 | allen.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) spoke during debate on the House floor in opposition to H.R. 8294, partisan legislation that would rollback the apprenticeship program established and championed by President Trump, instead opting for a one-size-fits-all federal registered apprenticeship system that imposes more bureaucratic red tape and requirements. Congressman Allen's remarks can be found below. I rise today in strong opposition to H.R. 8294. I come from the construction industry, which I learned from the ground up, and I know firsthand how apprenticeships provide our workforce with the unique opportunity to gain valuable skills that are needed to secure a good-paying job and a long-lasting career. The reason why apprenticeships are so successful is because employers know exactly what skills are in demand. That is why we must encourage more employer-led innovation in the apprenticeship space. But this legislation denies workers and employers autonomy to create programs that are responsive to workforce needs. This shortsighted bill would undo the Department of Labor's Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs, created under President Trump. This program provides companies an alternative avenue to train skilled workers and develop apprentice programs for their specific industry needs. This year has already been tough on our employers with COVID-19 devastating businesses across the country and the last thing we need is to impose more bureaucratic red tape and requirements. I am disappointed that my Democrat colleagues are pushing a plan that would put these job-filling programs in jeopardy and prevent more workers from accessing these opportunities. I believe that this is a space for bipartisanship, and I urge my colleagues to oppose this flawed approach and work with us to encourage innovation and flexibility. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://loudermilk.house.gov/news/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=3538 | Press Release: Rep. Loudermilk Introduces THRIVE Act to Reduce Bureaucratic Overreach | 2020-11-19 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | GA | Barry Loudermilk | L000583 | loudermilk.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga) issued the following statement after he introduced the Terminating Heavy Regulations to Invigorate a Vibrant Economy (THRIVE) Act: For decades now, the executive branch has undergone tremendous change, and it has drifted further and further from what the Framers outlined in Article II of the Constitution. Some presidents have used the executive branch to circumvent Congress sometimes unconstitutionally - and impose or pressure government agencies or institutions into following an ideological agenda. Thankfully, the Congressional Review Act [cra] provides Congress with the ability to undo some of these actions. Unfortunately, the CRA does not give Congress the ability to undo all unconstitutional and over regulatory actions taken by an administration. This bill would help bring the executive branch back into accordance with what the Founders of our nation outlined in the Constitution by expanding the scope of the CRA to include regulatory guidance. This bill will also limit the scope of the CRA to exclude deregulatory actions, including those actions used to increase the effectiveness of Operation Warp Speed. This would make it more difficult to restore heavy-handed regulations. Operation Warp Speed and related deregulatory actions have led to scientific breakthroughs long thought impossible. Recent deregulatory actions are supporting an improving economy after the effects of COVID-19. The THRIVE Act makes critical reforms to focus and improve the Congressional Review Act of 1996, which serves as a critical tool providing expedited legislative accountability for federal red tape. Seizing upon Trump Administration reforms requiring agencies to identify deregulatory' actions, this bill would ensure that Congress' disapproval of regulations are focused on those rules, often finalized at the end of a presidential term, that expand government power and impose costs on the country. This would protect recent beneficial reforms to streamline federal infrastructure reviews, protect retirees… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://austinscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-austin-scott-named-negotiator-defense-bill-1 | Rep. Austin Scott Named Negotiator for Defense Bill | 2020-11-18 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), was chosen to serve on a conference committee for the House and Senate versions of the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (FY21 NDAA), which will work through differences in the House and Senate versions of FY21 NDAA. This morning, the conference committee held their first meeting to outline each Chamber's priorities for the final legislation. During the virtual event, Rep. Scott stressed the importance of continuing to support current systems which provide battle-proven capabilities around the world, like the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) and the A-10C Warthog, until there are systems in place which exceed the capabilities that these systems provide to the warfighter. Following today's announcement and the committee's first meeting, Rep. Scott released the following statement: I'm very honored to be chosen to serve on the FY21 NDAA Conference Committee. While the House's FY21 NDAA wasn't perfect, I believe we were able to accomplish many goals important to Georgia and the nation, including new investments in systems and platforms across the Department of Defense and a 3% pay raise for our troops. Over the coming weeks, I look forward to hammering out a final piece of legislation that meets the unique challenges we face in securing freedom and keeping Americans safe, said Rep. Austin Scott. Throughout his time serving his constituents in Georgia's 8th district, Austin has distinguished himself as a selfless leader who holds true to conservative principles and understands the importance of a strong and capable military. That is why he was hand-picked to serve as a conferee on this year's NDAA. His entrepreneurial expertise and work in risk management will help navigate the most important piece of legislation Congress takes on - the defense bill that supports our service members and keeps our military strong. With Austin on the team, I know we will hav… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=B2A6AEBB-5AE8-48AF-8983-00AC8DD00423 | Rep. Austin Scott Named Negotiator for Defense Bill | 2020-11-18 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), was chosen to serve on a conference committee for the House and Senate versions of the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (FY21 NDAA), which will work through differences in the House and Senate versions of FY21 NDAA. This morning, the conference committee held their first meeting to outline each Chamber’s priorities for the final legislation. During the virtual event, Rep. Scott stressed the importance of continuing to support current systems which provide battle-proven capabilities around the world, like the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) and the A-10C Warthog, until there are systems in place which exceed the capabilities that these systems provide to the warfighter. Following today’s announcement and the committee’s first meeting, Rep. Scott released the following statement: “I’m very honored to be chosen to serve on the FY21 NDAA Conference Committee. While the House’s FY21 NDAA wasn’t perfect, I believe we were able to accomplish many goals important to Georgia and the nation, including new investments in systems and platforms across the Department of Defense and a 3% pay raise for our troops. Over the coming weeks, I look forward to hammering out a final piece of legislation that meets the unique challenges we face in securing freedom and keeping Americans safe,” said Rep. Austin Scott. “Throughout his time serving his constituents in Georgia’s 8th district, Austin has distinguished himself as a selfless leader who holds true to conservative principles and understands the importance of a strong and capable military. That is why he was hand-picked to serve as a conferee on this year’s NDAA. His entrepreneurial expertise and work in risk management will help navigate the most important piece of legislation Congress takes on - the defense bill that supports our service members and keeps our military strong. With Austin on the team, I know we w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://hice.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6235 | McDuffie County Student Receives Hice Headliner Award | 2020-11-18 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | GA | Jody Hice | H001071 | hice.house.gov | legacy | Thomson, GA Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) today announced Thomson-McDuffie Middle School student Reagan Rhodes as the Hice Headliner for the month of November. Diagnosed at age five with Type 1 diabetes, 12-year-old Reagan has made kindness and volunteerism a focus of her young life. Reagan's work to improve opportunities for local students by creating a lending library for her elementary school, reading books to younger children, and championing kindness through anti-bullying campaigns is nothing short of exceptional,said Congressman Hice.Just as admirable is her work to comfort and encourage young patients at the Children's Hospital of Georgia. Through Reagan's Dogs for Diabetes initiative, she has donated 425 stuffed dogs to the Endocrinology Department so that newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetics have a friend' to receive the first shot' as a means to offering comfort to those children. And her volunteer work doesn't stop there. From delivering gifts to teachers, healthcare providers, and seniors in her community to donating food items and clothing to those in need, it is clear that Reagan may be small in stature, but she has a giant and generous heart. Reagan will compete in Orlando next week at the USA National Miss Scholarship Pageant as the Southern Coast Preteen. If you would like to nominate an outstanding member of the community for the Hice Headliner Award, send an email toJessica.Hayes@mail.house.gov. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/chair-bass-secretary-johnson-urge-ag-barr-stop-federal-executions | CHAIR BASS, SECRETARY JOHNSON URGE AG BARR TO STOP FEDERAL EXECUTIONS | 2020-11-17 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | House | GA | Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | J000288 | hankjohnson.house.gov | hankjohnson | https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Karen Bass (D-CA) and CBC Secretary Hank Johnson (D-GA) sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr urging him to put an immediate stay in the upcoming scheduled federal executions of Orlando Hall (November 19), Lisa Montgomery (December 8), and Brandon Bernard (December 10). "Spikes in COVID-19 not only endanger the public, they decrease the accessibility of essential services. The ability to effectively see a client, schedule a hearing, or argue a case decreases as our hospitals fill and our leaders are afflicted. To preserve the sanctity of all Americans' constitutional rights, it is imperative that we maintain a climate where men and women who have been sentenced to death have every available legal recourse in the days before their execution. The only way to ensure this is to stay these executions," members wrote. To read the full letter, click HERE or read below. Here's what the experts saying: Cassandra Stubbs, director of the ACLU's Capital Punishment Project "Proceeding with Orlando Hall's execution this week — as the nation, the state of Indiana, and Vigo County all battle unprecedented surges in COVID-19 cases — is indefensible and dangerous. Federal executions require hundreds of people, many of whom travel across the country by plane, to gather in close contact within the Terre Haute prison complex. The Bureau of Prisons' own records show that this summer's executions contributed to spikes in COVID-19 cases within the Terre Haute prison. They reveal that the Bureau of Prisons was not prepared to address or minimize the risk of massive spread of COVID-19 caused by carrying out the executions. The BOP failed to ensure that staff wore masks, failed to promptly isolate individuals who were sick with COVID-19 within the prison, and failed to conduct contact tracing to prevent exposed individuals from passing the illness on to others. The wholly predictable and reprehensible result of these failings was hundreds of COVID-19 infections … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://www.perdue.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-david-perdue-on-third-annual-department-of-defense-audit | Senator David Perdue On Third Annual Department Of Defense Audit | 2020-11-17 | 2020 | 2020-11 | 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://woodall.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletter-archive/district-connection-111620 | District Connection - 11/16/20 | 2020-11-16 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | EFFORTS CONTINUE TO DEVELOP AND DEPLOY COVID-19 COUNTERMEASURES The COVID-19 pandemic is first and foremost a public health crisis, and some of the most critical efforts to combatting this virus have centered on developing countermeasures, such as diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines. There are several vaccine candidates in the process of clinical trials, and I know many of you may have seen Pfizer's recent announcement, which says its vaccine candidate has demonstrated a 90 percent efficacy rate based on results from its Phase 3 trial. As you may recall, earlier this summer the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an agreement, as part of itsOperation Warp Speed, that would provide for the production and delivery of 100 million doses of this COVID-19 vaccine, with the ability to acquire 500 million additional doses, if it is proven safe and effective. Additionally, just this morning, Moderna announcedequally encouraging data from its Phase 3 trial, indicating a vaccine efficacy of 94 percent.These results are undeniably encouraging, but those trials are ongoing. Any vaccine candidate will still need to demonstrate set standards of efficacy and safety, as well as receive regulatory approval from the FDA, before wider distribution. Additionally, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for a new therapeutic treatment that has shown evidence to reduce hospitalization and emergency visits for COVID-19 positive patients at increased risk of severe illness from the virus. And last month, the FDA approved its first treatment, remdesivir, for use in health care settings for adults and children 12 and older who require hospitalization from COVID-19. The federal government will continue to play a critical role in advancing vaccines and treatments to fight COVID-19, and as these efforts continue, we must continue to do our part and follow public health recommendations. The health of our communities and our further economic recovery is dependent … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.perdue.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-perdue-loeffler-introduce-safe-votes-act | Senators Perdue, Loeffler Introduce SAFE Votes Act | 2020-11-12 | 2020 | 2020-11 | 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-honors-georgias-veterans-2020 | Senator David Perdue Honors Georgia’s Veterans | 2020-11-11 | 2020 | 2020-11 | 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-on-protecting-senate-majority | Senator David Perdue On Protecting Senate Majority | 2020-11-10 | 2020 | 2020-11 | 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-takes-action-to-ensure-fair-elections | Senator David Perdue Takes Action To Ensure Fair Elections | 2020-11-10 | 2020 | 2020-11 | 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://woodall.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletter-archive/district-connection-11920 | District Connection - 11/9/20 | 2020-11-09 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | 2020 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS Last week's record-shattering voter turnout across our great nation so much so that the vote count, primarily due to mail-in and absentee ballots has meant vote counting continues. While I know many were hoping to know all the final results by late Tuesday night, the increased use of absentee and mail-in ballots meant that just wasn't possible. We must ensure every vote that was legitimately cast is counted, and I am grateful for the state and local officials who have continued their thorough and diligent efforts to make sure the voices of the American people are heard. While it is likely that the close nature of these elections in many states, including our own, may mean these results will face legal challenges, there are at least two takeaways we know that are clear. First, absentee and mail-in ballots are likely to only grow in the future. Ensuring the confidence of the American people in these votes is vital to our democracy, and thus all allegations of impropriety must be investigated. There is no higher electoral priority than ensuring confidence in our system of voting. Second, we know that here in Georgia we will prepare to return to the polls on January 5th for a runoff election. All of America will be watching, and outside groups from across the nationand perhaps the worldwill be trying to influence our vote. I confess that I am comforted that the balance of power in Washington comes down to the vote of Georgia and Georgians. There is no group of voters that I trust more. JOBS REPORT SHOWS CONTINUED DECREASES IN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE, JOBS ADDED Last Friday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its most recentjobs report for the month of October. Coming on the heels of the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis's report from last week that indicated real GDP increased by an annual rate of 33.1 percent in the third quarter, the latest jobs report continues to spell out good news for a further economic return. In October, the unemployment rate dropped one percentage point n… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://davidscott.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399455 | Scott Issues Statement Seeking Chairmanship of House Committee on Agriculture | 2020-11-05 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | GA | David Scott | S001157 | davidscott.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congressman David Scott, senior Member of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture issued the following statement announcing he is seeking the Chairmanship of the Committee. Congressman Scott is chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit. "I am proud to announce that I am seeking the Chairmanship of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture. Today our nation faces perhaps the most significant struggles any of us have seen in our lifetime. Across rural and urban communities and from young to old, the threats posed by global illness, hunger, financial insecurity, climate change, and natural disasters are significant. As our nation's legislative body, it is the duty of Congress to address, through this Committee, the insecurities plaguing our citizens and provide the means for a more fruitful existence. "I was born on a farm in rural South Carolina during segregation. After my parents moved north to find work, I spent my childhood years living and working on my grandparents' farm. The core lessons I brought from these experiences still resonate throughout farming communities today, and I have drawn upon them as I have fought to support the needs of rural and urban America. But, our farm systems have evolved and our policies must reflect and urge forward these changes. And I believe that the progress of our nation cannot be true progress if it leaves behind the most vulnerable among us. Since my election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2002, I have served continuously as an active member of the Agriculture Committee, representing a state whose leading industry is agriculture. I have fought hard to elevate the needs of our vulnerable communities, ensure a stable and skilled farm workforce, and invest in programs that will serve to strengthen our agriculture industry for future generations. "However, the work of our Agriculture Committee in many ways reflects the most basic needs of our nation--food, nutrition, and finan… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/blog-posts/washington-dc-tour-update-november-2020 | WASHINGTON D.C. TOUR UPDATE - December 2020 | 2020-11-02 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | As you may know, several popular tourist sites continue to be closed to the public due to concerns about COVID-19. Although these sites have temporarily closed their doors to the public, many of these destinations can now be explored through virtual tours and other online educational opportunities. Please see below for more information. WHITE HOUSE The White House will be open for tours on Fridays and Saturdays between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM with limited visitor capacity. As such, tour slots are rapidly being filled. Bookings must be submitted within three months before a prospective tour date and no sooner than 21 days beforehand. You can access virtual tours of the White House at https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/the-white-house. U.S. CAPITOL The House and Senate Sergeants at Arms have ordered limited access to the Capitol Complex. All tours of the Capitol Building have been cancelled through November 30, 2020. We do not know at this time whether the suspension of Capitol tours will extend beyond that date. We will post more information online when that is available. Although the U.S. Capitol Building is currently closed to the public, you can still explore the Capitol virtually at https://www.capitol.gov/#. BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is closed to the public until further notice. To learn more about BEP, please visit their website at http://www.bep.treas.gov/about.html. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS The Library of Congress buildings and facilities will be closed to the public until further notice. Additionally, all Library-sponsored public programs are postponed or cancelled until further notice. Please note, the Library of Congress is now offering virtual tours at https://www.loc.gov/visit/tours/online-tours/. You can also explore their online exhibits at https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/. SUPREME COURT The Supreme Court is closed to the public until further notice. You can access a virtual tour of the Supreme Court at https://www.oyez.org/tour. OTHER TOUR INFORMA… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletter-archive/district-connection-11220 | District Connection - 11/2/20 | 2020-11-02 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | ELECTION DAY 2020 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD Since 1845, the first Tuesday following the first Monday of November has historically marked Election Day in the United States, and tomorrow officially marks that time for the 2020 elections. Statewide, roughly 3.9 million Georgians have already cast their ballots, up from 2.3 million compared to this point in 2016 a truly historic turnout. I know many folks have a close eye on the presidential race, but the upcoming elections are also critical to deciding our leaders at not only the federal level, but at the state and local level as well. This year is especially unique for those of us in the Seventh Congressional District, as we choose to elect not only both of our Georgia senators, but also a new U.S. House Representative. As I said before, voting is essential to participating in our democracy and making your voice heard. No matter how you choose to cast your ballot, I hope you will choose to exercise this right and encourage your friends and family to do the same. Early voting in Georgia ended last Friday, and for more information about voting in-person on Election Day tomorrow, visit Georgia's My Voter Page to verify your registration status, find your polling location, and preview what's on the ballot. Remember to bring a valid state or federal government issued photo ID, and get in line before 7:00 PM when the polls close. Additionally, for those who have not yet returned your absentee ballots, please know that they must be postmarked and returned to your elections office by mail or delivered in person or at avalid drop box location by no later than 7:00 PM on November 3rd. I encourage you to ensure its delivery as soon as possible. For additional questions, please contact theGwinnett CountyorForsyth CountyElections office. RECORD GDP GROWTH SHOWS STRENGTH OF U.S. ECONOMY Last week, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released its latest data on the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the third quarter, showing a record 7.4 percent increase from the previous qua… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://austinscott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-austin-scott-epa-s-expansion-dicamba-registrations-gives-farmers | Rep. Austin Scott: EPAs Expansion of Dicamba Registrations Gives Farmers More Certainty in the Midst of COVID-19s Negative Impacts | 2020-10-27 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | legacy | TIFTON, GA Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, today released the below statement upon U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announcing that EPA is approving new registrations for two dicamba products and extending the registration of an additional dicamba product. All three registrations include stringent control measures to protect the environment, including non-target plants, animals, and other crops not tolerant to dicamba. The announcement coincides with Administrator Wheeler and Regional EPA Administrator Mary Walker today visiting Cromley Farm in Brooklet, Georgia. Rep. Scott, as well as Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall, and U.S. Representatives Rick Allen (GA-12), Buddy Carter (GA-01) and Doug Collins (GA-09), joined the EPA officials for the visit. Click here to read more. Our farmers make the fiber, food, and fuel for the world, and without close partnerships with agencies like the EPA and risk management tools to plan operations, they would be unable to do so. I'm very glad to see this MOU between EPA and the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and the announcement to allow new registrations of dicamba products for cotton and soybeans two important crops in rural Georgia. This will balance environmental concerns while giving our farmers impacted by the effects of COVID-19 more certainty as they plan for the upcoming crop year. This move will better help farmers recover from market losses and collapses associated with the pandemic, and I look forward to seeing the positive impacts of this change for the industry and our rural communities who support agriculture, said Rep. Austin Scott, Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit. With today's decision, farmers now have the certainty they need to make plans for their 2021 growing season, said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. After reviewing … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases?ID=065E6758-05B5-4F71-942C-89D4A8790849 | Rep. Austin Scott: EPA’s Expansion of Dicamba Registrations Gives Farmers More Certainty in the Midst of COVID-19’s Negative Impacts | 2020-10-27 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | GA | Austin Scott | S001189 | austinscott.house.gov | austinscott | https://austinscott.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | TIFTON, GA – Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, today released the below statement upon U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announcing that EPA is approving new registrations for two dicamba products and extending the registration of an additional dicamba product. All three registrations include stringent control measures to protect the environment, including non-target plants, animals, and other crops not tolerant to dicamba. The announcement coincides with Administrator Wheeler and Regional EPA Administrator Mary Walker today visiting Cromley Farm in Brooklet, Georgia. Rep. Scott, as well as Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall, and U.S. Representatives Rick Allen (GA-12), Buddy Carter (GA-01) and Doug Collins (GA-09), joined the EPA officials for the visit. Click here to read more. “Our farmers make the fiber, food, and fuel for the world, and without close partnerships with agencies like the EPA and risk management tools to plan operations, they would be unable to do so. I’m very glad to see this MOU between EPA and the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and the announcement to allow new registrations of dicamba products for cotton and soybeans – two important crops in rural Georgia. This will balance environmental concerns while giving our farmers impacted by the effects of COVID-19 more certainty as they plan for the upcoming crop year. This move will better help farmers recover from market losses and collapses associated with the pandemic, and I look forward to seeing the positive impacts of this change for the industry and our rural communities who support agriculture,” said Rep. Austin Scott, Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit. “With today’s decision, farmers now have the certainty they need to make plans for their 2021 growing season,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “After … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bishop-statement-on-passing-of-sheriff-scott-worsley | BISHOP STATEMENT ON PASSING OF SHERIFF SCOTT WORSLEY | 2020-10-27 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | House | GA | Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | B000490 | bishop.house.gov | bishop | https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | COLUMBUS, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding the passing of Miller County Sheriff Scott Worsley: "I am saddened to hear that Sheriff Scott Worsley has transitioned from labor to reward. May he be remembered for his tireless dedication to serving and protecting the people of Miller County. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and the people of Miller County as we mourn the loss of this great public servant." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://woodall.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletter-archive/district-connection-102620 | District Connection - 10/26/20 | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | GA | Rob Woodall | W000810 | woodall.house.gov | legacy | VOTING UNDERWAY IN GEORGIA Nearly 60 million Americans are estimated to have already cast their ballot for the upcoming 2020 elections, and early voting in Georgia is well underway. As a fundamental civic duty, voting is a right that we must never take for granted. No matter how you choose to cast your ballot, I strongly encourage you to exercise this right. Before you vote, you can visit Georgia's My Voter Page to verify your voter registration status, find your polling place, view a sample ballot, or download an absentee ballot application (if you choose to vote by mail). Early voting ends on October 30th, and those looking to request an absentee ballot who have not already done so should submit an application as soon as possible, as that deadline is this Friday as well. Absentee ballots must be postmarked and returned to your elections office by mail or delivered in person or at a valid drop box location by 7:00 PM on November 3rd. If you choose to vote in person, be sure to bring a valid state or federal government issued photo ID, which you can learn more about HERE. For other questions, please contact the Gwinnett County or Forsyth County Elections office. You can also visit the Secretary of State's Voter Page to review helpful voter and election day information. PRESIDENT TRUMP ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER TO AID CONSERVATION EFFORTS As you may know, earlier this year, President Trump announced the United States' commitment to the World Economic Forum's One Trillion Trees Initiative aimed to better manage, conserve, and restore one trillion trees globally by 2030. And just last week, President Trump recently issued the Trillion Trees Executive Order, which creates the One Trillion Trees Interagency Council to coordinate federal forest conservation strategies with states, tribes, communities, non-profits, and the private sector. The Council will also assist in coordinating the United States' efforts with this global initiative. With over a third of the U.S. covered in forest, conservation of our American fores… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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