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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Wednesday February 01, 2023 ( 3 items )  

Carter Bill Grants Recognized Victim Status To Those Who Die From Illicit Fentanyl Poisoning
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2023: Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today introduced a bill to recognize those who die from illicit fentanyl poisoning as victims of a crime. This drug, which primarily enters our country through the southern border, is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for adults aged 18-45. The Recognizing Victims of Illicit Fentanyl Poisoning Act would add these individuals to the list of recognized v  more

Congressman Johnson Named To Judiciary and Transportation Committees For 118th Congress
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced he has secured positions as a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee and the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (T&I). He was also elected by his peers as the ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, which he served as chairman of during the 117th Congress. "It is an honor to serve  more

Congresswoman MTG Delivers Remarks During the Organizational Meeting of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2023: Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene delivered the following remarks at the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability's Organizational Meeting for the 118th Congress. America's Two-Tier Justice System Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene Miss Crockett, I do agree with you about Tyree Nichols death. I watched the video and it was tragic and and extremely difficult to watch.  more