| U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Friday April 12, 2024 ( 6 items ) |
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Bipartisan Legislation Overhauling Prison Oversight Led by McBath, Armstrong Approved By House Committee with Overwhelming Support
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
Legislation led by Representatives Lucy McBath (D-GA-07) and Kelly Armstrong (R-ND-AL) overhauling the federal prison system was marked up and approved yesterday by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. The Federal Prison Oversight Act establishes new, independent oversight of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Mike Braun (R-IN), and Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL
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NEWS: Sen. Ossoff's Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul Federal Prison Oversight Passes Key U.S. House Committee
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
Sen. Ossoff's bipartisan bill requires DOJ Inspector General to conduct vigorous oversight & creates a new independent Ombudsman to investigate health & safety of staff & incarcerated people in Federal prisons
Bipartisan bill comes after Sen. Ossoff led multiple investigations into U.S. prison system
Senator Jon Ossoff's bipartisan bill to strengthen Federal prison oversight has passed a key House Committee
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Rep. Loudermilk Demands Answers From USPS on Mail Delivery Breakdowns Across Georgia
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Georgia, issued the following statement on April 11, 2024:
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Today, Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) released the following statement demanding answers from the United States Postal Service (USPS) on mail service delivery breakdowns occurring across Georgia:
"Mail delays and USPS operational breakdowns occurring throughout the state are deeply troubling and require both rigorous oversight and additional transparency from USPS to all those affe
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Rep. Nikema Williams Reintroduces Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Prices
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on April 11, 2024:
Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduced the Plain Prescription Prices Act, legislation that would require direct-to-consumer television advertisements for prescription drugs to include a statement of the drug's list price. This change will empower consumers to hold drug manufacturers accountable if they spike prescription drug prices for profit. Congresswoman Williams in
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Sen. Ossoff Reiterates Formal Opposition to Strip Mining Near Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
Folkston, Ga. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is continuing his years-long push to protect the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.
Yesterday, Sen. Ossoff submitted a comment to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) opposing permits for a strip mine near the Okefenokee during the agency's public comment period, which concluded yesterday.
According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the agency rec
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WATCH: Sen. Ossoff Calls for More Law Enforcement Funding
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
Sen. Ossoff urges Congress to boost funding for Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Grant Program
Federal grant program helps local agencies hire officers, purchase equipment, and fund trainings
Senator Jon Ossoff is urging Congress to increase funding for law enforcement.
Yesterday, in a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Sen. Ossoff urged Congress to significantly increase resources for the
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