WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2022: Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported three bills that would ensure an accurate census as well as greater federal government transparency and accountability. "Americans are well-served when the federal government has the best and brightest working on the public's behalf, free from undue political interference and protected from retaliation should they expose wrongd  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Georgia, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement on Sept. 15, 2022: * * * House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott delivered the following statement after today's hearing titled "A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Broadband." "I have said it before, and I will say it again - rural broadband is a critical and necessary tool for our rural communities and our farmers, ranchers, and foresters. We have heard that   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Georgia, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement on Sept. 15, 2022: * * * House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott delivered the following statement at today's hearing "A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Broadband." [As prepared for delivery] Good morning and thank you for joining us. Today we are here to discuss the collaborative efforts of the USDA, the National Telecommunications and Information Administr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2022: Reps. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA), Tony Cardenas (D-CA) and Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) today introduced The Access to Critical Non-Emergency Transportation Services Act, which expands access to non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) for vulnerable dual-eligible Medicare and Medicaid patients. Currently, Medicare beneficiaries must obtain prior authorization before accessing ambu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter was presented with the National Federation of Independent Business' (NFIB) Guardian of Small Business Award for his fierce defense of small businesses during the 117th Congress. "Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy. As a former small business owner in Georgia's First District, I understand that government regulations often stifle growth and innovation. From fightin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) and 90 original cosponsors introduced the Protect the UNBORN (Undo the Negligent Biden Orders Right Now) Act to prohibit the implementation of and funding for President Biden's pro-abortion Executive Orders. "Congress cannot cowardly stand by as the leader of the free world wields his executive power to murder countless innocent unborn lives," said Clyde. "In order to prote  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following statement on Sept. 15, 2022: * * * Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) issued the following statement in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. "Each year from September 15 to October 15, we observe National Hispanic Heritage Month to celebrate and recognize the contributions of America's Latino communities. "And nowhere is that beautiful diversity more on display than in Georgia and the Fourth Congressio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Rep. Lucy McBath is proud to announce two significant federal funding awards in Georgia that will make needed investments in public health and help combat a rise in suicides. The Department of Health and Human Services is announcing a $15,892,144 grant award to the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, Inc., which is headquartered in Georgia's Sixth Congressional District. These funds will be use  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduced the Securing All Firearms Effectively and Safely (SAFES) Act, bipartisan legislation that creates a 90 percent refundable tax credit up to $500 for individuals or $1,000 for couples to purchase a gun safe to safely store their firearms. Co-leading introduction of the bill with Congresswoman Williams are Representatives David Cicilline (RI-1), Ted Deutch (F  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Mike Braun is joining a bipartisan push to help more veterans access their service records. Sen. Braun joined Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia introducing the bipartisan Access for Veterans to Records Act alongside Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) to help eliminate the current backlog of veterans' record requests at the National Personnel Records Center. The bipartisan legislati  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2022: On Tuesday and Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) met with Chambers of Commerce from across the state of Georgia to update them on the work he is doing in the Senate to support Georgia's companies and keep the state's economy moving forward. On Tuesday, Senator Warnock was joined by U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) met with Georgia workers during Home Depot's "Aprons on the Hill" Day, where he affirmed his commitment to supporting and strengthening Georgia's workforce. A self-proclaimed "Home Depot Dad," as he proclaimed during the meeting, Senator Warnock also discussed the importance of the Georgia-based business to the state's economy, and highlighted his efforts t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2022: U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working across the aisle to strengthen protections for survivors of sexual assault or harassment in the workplace. Today, a bill backed by Sen. Ossoff to prevent employers from silencing survivors of sexual abuse and harassment in the workplace through non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) passed the key U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. The bipartisan bill makes these  more