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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Tuesday March 25, 2025 ( 6 items )  

Carter leads bill reversing Biden's jobs-killing air quality standards
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter leads bill reversing Biden's jobs-killing air quality standards WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today introduced a bill reversing the Biden-Harris Administration's unnecessary, jobs-killing rule setting overly restrictive National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5). Original cosponsors include: Reps. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), August  more

Chairman Smith Requests Revocation of Stacey Abrams-Founded Organization's Tax-Exempt Status
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Smith Requests Revocation of Stacey Abrams-Founded Organization's Tax-Exempt Status WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) is requesting the investigation and ultimately revocation of the New Georgia Project's tax-exempt status in a letter to Acting-Internal Revenue Service Commissioner (IRS), Melanie Krause.   more

Congressman Allen Introduces the Secret Ballot Protection Act
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on March 24, 2025: * * * Congressman Allen Introduces the Secret Ballot Protection Act On Friday, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) introduced H.R. 2241, the Secret Ballot Protection Act, which amends the National Labor Relations Act to enhance employee protections by guaranteeing every vote to unionize a workplace is cast with a secret ballot. Upon introduction, Congressman Allen issued the following sta  more

Congressman Hank Johnson Honors 'Trailblazers' During Annual Women's History Month Ceremony
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Hank Johnson Honors 'Trailblazers' During Annual Women's History Month Ceremony STONECREST, GA - On Saturday, March 22, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) hosted his fifth annual Trailblazer Awards, recognizing 11 outstanding women who have made significant contributions in their respective professions and communities and have become pioneers in their careers. Held during   more

Rep. Allen: Harlem High School Baseball Field Named After Legendary Coach Lewis
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Georgia, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on March 21, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate legendary Coach Jimmie Lewis, whose name will now be displayed at the Harlem High School baseball field for years and years to come. Coach Lewis has been the dedicated leader of the Harlem High School baseball program for decades, securing eight state titles and over 900 impressiv  more

Rep. Carter: Honoring Retiring Liberty County Manager Brown
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on March 21, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Joseph "Joey" Brown for his outstanding service and dedication to Liberty County. Since his appointment as County Administrator in 1992, Joey has worked tirelessly to ensure the smooth operation of the county government, overseeing budgets, capital projects, and essenti  more