| U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Saturday May 14, 2022 ( 6 items ) |
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Rep. Bishop Supports Bipartisan Bill to Help More Americans Achieve Economic Stability
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the approval of H.R. 5129, the Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act. This bill would robustly fund block grants -- administered through states and implemented through Community Action Agencies -- to reduce poverty, regardless of its cause or condition as well as expand program access, increase accountability measures, and promote innova
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Rep. Clyde Honors Fallen Jackson County Officer During National Police Week
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
In honor of National Police Week, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) attended House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) second annual "Back the Blue Bike Tour," which stopped at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. At the Memorial, Rep. Clyde laid a wreath in honor of Jackson County Deputy Lena Marshall.
In November 2021, Deputy Marshall tragically lost her life after responding to a domestic
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Rep. Ferguson Calls on FDA to Take Action on Baby Formula Shortages
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. A. Drew Ferguson, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) co-signed a letter led by U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) to President Biden and Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf asking a variety of questions, including details regarding the supply of formula, the recall of certain formulas, and whether the Administration has performed outreach to pediatric hospitals.
"Amid another mountin
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Rep. Scott Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Fuel Transparency for Ethanol-Blended Gasoline Labeling
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) reintroduced the Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act along with U.S. Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21). This legislation would better protect engines negatively affected by ethanol-blended gasoline (E15), such as those in boats, motorcycles, pre-2001 model year vehicles, and outdoor power equipment, by clearly labeling E15 at the pump and warning consumers
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Sen. Warnock Secures Major Infrastructure, Environment Victories for Georgia in Water Resources Development Legislation
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) secured major federal investments for key Georgia water projects in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022, which was recently unanimously voted out of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Senator Warnock, a long-time champion for water infrastructure investments and environmental protections, fought to ensure the inclusion of multip
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Sen. Warnock, Colleagues Urge Manufacturers to Boost Production of Baby Formula
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) urged the Infant Nutrition Council of America (INCA) to increase infant formula production and prevent future supply chain disruptions. Over the past several months, it has become increasingly difficult for families to access infant formula. These formula shortages stem from broader supply chain challenges, as well as recent actions to recall and pause produc
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