WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter delivers $5 million to Tybee Island for new fire station * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today delivered $5 million in federal funding for the City of Tybee Island to construct a new fire station as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The bill now heads to President Trum  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter statement on House voting to reopen the government * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today voted in favor of a bill to reopen the government, sending it to President Trump's desk for his signature. The bipartisan deal funds the government through January 30th, with three funding bills - Agriculture-FDA, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction-Veterans Affairs -  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN BISHOP OPPOSES BILL THAT AGAIN FAILS TO ADDRESS HEALTHCARE CRISIS AND FALLS SHORT OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE'S NEEDS * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), a senior member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, opposed the passage of H.R. 5371, a partial, temporary funding bill. During debate on the bill, Congressman Bishop noted the bill left beh  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rick Allen Votes to Reopen the Federal Government * Tonight, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. This legislation includes a continuing resolution (CR) that would extend current funding levels through January 30, 2026, along with three Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills covering the Depart  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Introduction of COACH Act to Support Childcare Providers in Launching and Growing Small Businesses * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), joined by Representatives Pete Stauber (MN-08) and Judy Chu (CA-28), announced the reintroduction of the Convening Operations Assistance for Childcare Heroes (COACH) Act. Senat  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Longest Government Shutdown in History Ends; Republicans Re-open Government Despite Democrat Opposition * Washington, D.C. (November 12, 2025) - Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) issued the following statement following passage to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371: "Republicans are eager to get back to work for the American people after Democrats kept the government closed for more than forty days  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Launches Inquiry into Reported Plans to Reduce Services at Fort Gordon's Eisenhower Army Medical Center * Fort Gordon, Ga. U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is launching an inquiry into reported plans to reduce services and cut staff at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon. Today, Sen. Ossoff launched an inquiry with the Acting Director of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) request  more