WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, released the following statement regarding congressional action to avert a rail strike. "Reliable rail access is vital to our food and agriculture supply chain, which delivers critical products to every American. As a supporter of workers, I sympathize with the concerns raised by the rail union members," said Chairman David Scott.   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: This week, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the approval of several bipartisan bills to improve the resources, benefits, and care for America's military veterans. He also was one of the leading members introducing the G.I. Bill Transferability Improvement Act. "I am constantly hearing from veterans and veteran-serving organizations about their challenges and evolving needs as Ame  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 (TNSawa) -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Job Corps Caucus received the 2022 Congressional Leadership Award from the Friends of the Congressional Job Corps Caucus for his staunch support of the Job Corps program. Congressman Bishop also welcomed Job Corps students who visited the U.S. Capitol to meet with legislators and discuss the benefits of the  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Georgia, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement on Dec. 1, 2022: * * * Below is a statement from House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott regarding congressional action to avert a rail strike: "Reliable rail access is vital to our food and agriculture supply chain, which delivers critical products to every American. "As a supporter of workers, I sympathize with the concerns raised by the rail union member  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Georgia, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement on Dec. 1, 2022: * * * House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott issued the following statement on the EPA's announcement of Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): "These proposed actions, including multi-year mandates and the introduction of regulatory changes by the EPA, will support the growth of biofuel industry into th  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering a historic expansion of high-speed internet for Georgia families and businesses. Sen. Ossoff secured $250 million through the American Rescue Plan to expand high-quality internet access to families, small businesses, farms, and schools across Georgia. "This is a historic day for Georgia's economy. I have secured a quarter of a billion dollars to expand high-speed internet  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigation issued the following written statement by Peter H. Cherouny, professor emeritus of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive services in the College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, involving a hybrid hearing on Nov. 15, 2022, entitled "Medical Mistreatment of Women in ICE Detention." The ICE is the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement * * * Thank you for the opport  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) secured $250 million in American Rescue Plan investments to improve and expand broadband in every corner of Georgia. This announcement follows nearly two years of tireless efforts by Senator Warnock to focus federal efforts on broadband development. This funding is expected to support broadband expansion in rural areas of the state. "Broadband expansion is c  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) issued the following statement after the Senate passage of the bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act. "Every human being has inherent dignity and it's crucial that Congress guarantees the right for people to marry whoever they love. I'm proud to support protecting marriage equality rights for all -- something that is far overdue." Senator Warnock is a s  more