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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Wednesday May 29, 2024 ( 3 items )  

Carter, Buschon, and Harshbarger Introduce Legislation to Ensure Access and Transparency in 340B Drug Pricing Program
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representatives Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA), Larry Buschon, MD (R-IN), and Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) introduced the 340B Affording Care for Communities and Ensuring a Strong Safety-Net Act (340B ACCESS Act). This legislation establishes critical oversight and transparency of the 340B program - while providing clear, practical, and achievable solutions to ensure the 340B program can be a force for  more

COMING SOON (6/6): Senator Reverend Warnock Hosts Latest Community Resource Connection Day in DeKalb County
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Senator Reverend Warnock's team is heading to Doraville to bring in-person casework services to residents in metro Atlanta and surrounding communities Staff will assist Georgians with issues relating to Medicare and Medicaid, Social Security, veterans and servicemembers benefits, federal taxes, passports, visas, and more WATCH HERE: Senator Reverend Warnock's remarks on office's Community Resource Con  more

Sen. Ossoff-Backed Bipartisan Bill to Address Law Enforcement Shortages Passes Key Committee
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Senator Jon Ossoff is working across the aisle to hire more law enforcement personnel to protect Georgia communities. A bipartisan bill co-sponsored by Sen. Ossoff recently passed the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee that would establish Federal grants to help law enforcement agencies hire retired law enforcement agents to assist with civilian tasks. The bipartisan bill would help agencies hire experienced per  more