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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Thursday February 27, 2025 ( 11 items )  

Carter applauds House passage of budget resolution, advancing key elements of President Trump's agenda
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter applauds House passage of budget resolution, advancing key elements of President Trump's agenda WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA), member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the House voted to advance President Trump's agenda by passing a fiscal year 2025 budget resolution: "The American people's voice was heard today. This budget resol  more

Carter leads Georgia delegation in bill renaming USDA facility after Abit Massey
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter leads Georgia delegation in bill renaming USDA facility after Abit Massey WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) led the entire Georgia Congressional Delegation today in introducing a bill to rename the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Poultry Research Center in Athens, Georgia after the late President of the Georgia Poultry Federation, Francis "Abit" Ma  more

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP OPPOSES BUDGET THAT INCREASES DEFICITS, DECIMATES HEALTHCARE, TAKES FOOD FROM CHILDREN, ABANDONS SMALL BUSINESSES
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN BISHOP OPPOSES BUDGET THAT INCREASES DEFICITS, DECIMATES HEALTHCARE, TAKES FOOD FROM CHILDREN, ABANDONS SMALL BUSINESSES WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted against a proposed budget bill, H.Con.Res. 14, that would increase the deficit by $4.5 trillion dollars to pay for tax cuts for bill  more

Congressman Rich McCormick Introduces H.R. 1486, The Economic Espionage Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * Congressman Rich McCormick Introduces H.R. 1486, The Economic Espionage Prevention Act WASHINGTON - Congressman Rich McCormick introduced H.R. 1486, the Economic Espionage Prevention Act, alongside original cosponsor Rep. John Moolenaar from the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation is largely the same as the Economic Espionage Prevention Act McCormick introduced in the 1  more

DOGE Subcommittee Chairwoman Greene Opens Hearing by Exposing the "Dark Truth" About USAID's Mission to Undermine U.S. Interests
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Georgia, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * DOGE Subcommittee Chairwoman Greene Opens Hearing by Exposing the "Dark Truth" About USAID's Mission to Undermine U.S. Interests WASHINGTON--Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene delivered an opening statement at  more

Kennedy condemns Biden admin for doling out $2B to Abrams-backed climate change organization
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy condemns Biden admin for doling out $2B to Abrams-backed climate change organization # Watch Kennedy's comments here. WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), in a speech on the Senate floor, questioned how a six-month-old nonprofit with $100 in the bank and ties to former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams was able to secure a $2 billion climate change grant from President Bide  more

Rep. Clyde Supports House GOP Fiscal Framework to Deliver President Trump's Agenda
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Rep. Clyde Supports House GOP Fiscal Framework to Deliver President Trump's Agenda WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement after voting for House Republicans' budget resolution, H.Con.Res. 14, which ultimately passed the House this evening by a vote of 217-215. "House Republicans' budget resolution provides a winning blueprint for  more

Rep. Loudermilk on Budget Blueprint Passed in U.S. House
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * Rep. Loudermilk on Budget Blueprint Passed in U.S. House Washington D.C. (February 26, 2025) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) issued the following statement after voting for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res 14). This budget blueprint allows the House to pass one comprehensive bill to deliver on President Trump's and Congress's America-First Agenda. "Our   more

Rep. McCormick: Honoring Head Football Coach Reaves and Milton High School Eagles Football Team
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Richard McCormick, R-Georgia, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a true leader in our community. It is my distinct privilege to honor him and his team by sharing their achievements. Ben Reaves, Jr. is the Head Football Coach of the Milton High School Eagles, who on December 17, 2025, beat Langston Hughes High School Panthers scoring 56-35 to clinc  more

Sen. Ossoff Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Georgia's Poultry Industry from Avian Flu Outbreaks
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Georgia's Poultry Industry from Avian Flu Outbreaks Washington, D.C. -- Amid a national bird flu outbreak, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is introducing a bipartisan bill to protect Georgia's poultry growers and families buying groceries. Sen. Ossoff is working to bring Republicans and Democrats together to pass the bipartisan Healthy Poultry Assistance  more

Sen. Ossoff, Colleagues Demand Answers on VA Firings
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff, Colleagues Demand Answers on VA Firings Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is demanding answers after the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) fired doctors, nurses, and crisis hotline staff. Sen. Ossoff, Ranking Member of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee, led a group of Senators pressing VA Secretary Doug Collins for answers after the De  more