WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: BLACKSHEAR - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) secured $2.5 million for roadway and logistical improvements at Pierce County Industrial Park as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This funding will support construction of a new entrance to the Pierce County Industrial Park, which will soon overwhelm its existing infrastructu  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) released the following statement after voting in favor of H. Res. 1102, the Further Consolidation Appropriations Act, 2024: "Against the odds, House Republicans were able to secure conservative wins in this appropriations package that will help strengthen our border security, save taxpayer dollars, fully fund veterans' health care and benefits, support our ally Israel, an  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), a senior member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, supported bipartisan legislation that will fund many federal departments, agencies, and programs for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024. The bill was approved by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 286-134 and now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration. "Across our country, communities   more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Drew Ferguson, R-Georgia, chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security, issued the following opening statement at a hearing with Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley: * * * "Good afternoon everyone. "I would like to thank Commissioner O'Malley, for joining us today. Thank you for being here today. "This is an important time to talk about the future of the Social Security Administration. There are going to be a lot of topics that c  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the second cohort of communities selected as part of the Communities Local Energy Action Program (Communities LEAP), a unique technical assistance initiative designed to help disadvantaged communities and those with historical ties to fossil fuel industries take direct control of their clean energy future. The 30 selected communities will receive a total o  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Lucy McBath voted to pass the remaining FY2024 government funding with a package of six bills that will help Americans deal with high prices, side with the hard-working middle class, protect women's rights, reinforce America's global leadership, and help keep our communities safe and secure. "Families in our communities and across our nation cannot afford a government shutdown. Too many importan  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: WATCH/DOWNLOAD: Sen. Ossoff PSA message inviting students & families to Academy Day Students & families must RSVP HERE by April 12 Marietta, Ga. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is encouraging Georgia students and families to RSVP for this year's Georgia Service Academy Day on Saturday, April 27, at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta. Sen. Ossoff and Georgia's Congressional Delegation invite Georgia high schoo  more

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on March 22, 2024: This week, U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) along with U.S. Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock launched an inquiry with USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to provide a detailed explanation for alleged fraud at the Marietta Post Office last year. According to the Marietta Daily Journal, alleged crimes committed at the post office include check-washing, document fraud, forgery, and  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is continuing his work to make government services accessible in more languages. This week, Sen. Ossoff announced his latest push to improve access to vital housing resources for Georgians who speak languages other than English or Spanish. In a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman, Sen. Ossoff called for enhanced language s  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is pressing the Biden Administration on the accessibility of child safety seats for Georgia families. This week, Sen. Ossoff launched an inquiry with the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) urging them to provide updates on a study required by the bipartisan infrastructure law to increase the accessibility of safe and effective car seats and booster seats in low-income and   more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: This week, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) urged the Biden Administration to establish a bold, public framework for the U.S. to recognize a non-militarized Palestinian state. In a letter to the President, which was led by Senator Carper and co-signed by 17 of his Senate colleagues, Senator Warnock and his fellow lawmakers reiterated that the U.S. must continue to take concrete action towa  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Effort follows increasing reports of missing and delayed mail processed through the Atlanta Regional Processing and Distribution Center Georgia lawmakers: "Reports of missing tax returns and pension checks are troubling, as many of our Georgia constituents rely on these checks for living expenses" ICYMI from the Marietta Daily Journal: Ossoff, Warnock, Loudermilk Launch Inquiry into Marietta Postal   more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Marietta, Ga. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is launching a bipartisan inquiry with USPS into alleged fraud at the Marietta Post Office. Today, Sens. Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock and Congressman Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) launched a bipartisan inquiry with USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to provide a detailed explanation for alleged fraud at the Marietta Post Office last year. According to the Marietta  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Sen. Ossoff continues push to protect access to IVF U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is continuing his push to protect access to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in Georgia. Yesterday in a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Sen. Ossoff lifted up concerns of Georgia families worried about access to IVF after the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the Alabama Supreme Court's subsequent extreme ruling last month. "I've   more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: At a Wednesday Senate Aging Committee hearing, Senator Reverend Warnock asked Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Martin O'Malley to explain how the Administration is working to address benefit overpayment clawbacks During the hearing, Senator Reverend Warnock highlighted the story of a Savannah resident who owed $58,000 in benefits overpayments and had her benefits slashed due to the d  more