Thursday - March 5, 2026
U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Wednesday March 04, 2026 ( 4 items )  

Congressman Johnson reintroduces critical bill to de-militarize police
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Johnson reintroduces critical bill to de-militarize police * Congressman wants to reform Pentagon's 1033 Program that gives military-grade weapons to local, state & federal law enforcement departments for free WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) re-introduced his commonsense Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act of 2026 that would place restrictions and t  more

Federal Investigation Initiated by Sen. Ossoff Uncovers Gaps in Testing of Kids Toys for Lead
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Investigation Initiated by Sen. Ossoff Uncovers Gaps in Testing of Kids Toys for Lead * Washington, D.C. -A Federal investigation initiated by U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff has found critical gaps in the testing of toys and other children's products that could lead to lead exposure. Recently, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report in response to a 2024 inquiry from Sen. Ossof  more

STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN JOHNSON ON SCOTUS RULING SHIELDING REPUBLICAN GERRYMANDER
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN JOHNSON ON SCOTUS RULING SHIELDING REPUBLICAN GERRYMANDER * House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts Ranking Member issued the following statement after the Supreme Court sided with Republicans protecting a GOP-held district in NYC WASHINGTON, D.C. -"The law is supposed to be predictable and consistent," said Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), Ranking Member   more

Warnock Elevates Local Leaders' Opposition to ICE Facility During Visit to Social Circle
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Elevates Local Leaders' Opposition to ICE Facility During Visit to Social Circle * Senator Reverend Warnock visited Social Circle after local leaders were blindsided by the Trump Administration's decision to bring a new ICE detention facility to the community Senator Warnock's visit follows his efforts to block the purchase of warehouses that will serve as detention centers in Socia  more