WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted to pass H.R. 3684, the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act, a sweeping infrastructure bill, which would make much needed investments in the country's infrastructure. The bill was passed by a bipartisan vote of 221-201 and now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration. "I am pleased to suppo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: The United States House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act, which includes four bills and five Member-Designated Projects led by Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux (GA-07) to support and prioritize suburban infrastructure projects. Bourdeaux's contributions to the comprehensive infrastructure package are part of her larger effort to FutureFit the Suburbs by investing in co more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux, D-Georgia, issued the following statement on July 1, 2021: * * * United States Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux (GA-07) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision to uphold a set of restrictive Arizona voting laws. "Today's Supreme Court ruling sets a dangerous precedent for places like Georgia where access to the ballot is being threatened by similar laws that have a disproportionate impact on Black and minority c more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on July 1, 2021: U.S. Representative David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today voted to pass H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act, legislation to invest in roads, bridges, passenger and freight rail systems, transit safety, clean drinking water and wastewater infrastructure across all 50 states and U.S. territories. "The INVEST Act is a critical investment in infrastructure for Ge more PR

DECATUR, Georgia, July 2 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release on July 1, 2021: Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), Chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, announced more than $6 million for local Head Start programs today. Rep. Johnson helped secure the grant funding as part of the American Rescue Plan. "This investment will help our local Head Start programs continue preparing Georgia kids for success an more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Congressman Hank Johnson, a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, voted in favor of the INVEST in America Act (Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America) H.R. 3684 that passed the House of Representatives 221-201. WATCH REP. JOHNSON'S FLOOR SPEECH IN SUPPORT OF INVEST ACT: https://youtu.be/DkH1vohxY70 Five Fourth D more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release on July 1, 2021: Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that he has hired Khaula Kaiser as his new legislative director. Kaiser replaces Jacqui Kappler, who is now Oversight Counsel with the House Judiciary Committee. Kaiser began in Rep. Johnson's office on June 1. As legislative director she oversees and establishes the member's legislative agenda, directs legislative staff and brie more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on June 30, 2021: Representative Lucy McBath announced that hard-working people across Georgia have received 5,232,140 Economic Impact Payments totaling $12,747,700 in 2021, which McBath helped secure as part of the American Rescue Plan. "Americans are longing to make a full and complete recovery from the devastating COVID-19 pandemic," McBath said."These rescue payments put money into the hands of hardworking more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) voted to pass the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act. Included in the INVEST in America Act is a key provision based on legislation authored by Congresswoman Williams: the Reconnecting Neighborhoods Program. The Reconnecting Neighborhoods Program will invest in the redesign or removal of highway infrastruct more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following statement on July 1, 2021: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court ruling in Brnovich vs. Democratic National Committee. "Today's decision removed a critical protection for voters of color. "The Supreme Court gutted Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act which prevented racial discrimination at the ballot box. "Today's decision proves now is the time for Congress t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) voted for H.Res. 503, which empowers Congress to find the truth of the January 6th domestic terrorist attack on the United States Capitol and ensure that an assault on our democracy never happens again. This legislation creates a Select Committee charged with investigating and reporting upon the facts and causes, as well as making recommendations to prevent similar dom more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on July 1, 2021: Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06) and Rep. Linda T. Sanchez (CA-38), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, are announcing that starting now, Thursday, July 1st, 2021, Americans who receive unemployment benefits during this public health crisis may have access to more affordable plans through HealthCare.gov. Through their bill included in the American Rescue Plan, Americans who receiv more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on July 1, 2021: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today visited the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) facility in Glynco, Georgia. During the visit, Senator Capito learned about the facility's training delivery, infrastructure capacity, and evolving law enforcement practices. "Federal Law Enfor more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following statement on July 1, 2021: * * * U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) issued the statement below on the Supreme Court's ruling to uphold voting restrictions in Arizona. "The march to secure the right to vote for every eligible American took a significant step backward today. "Today's decision by the Supreme Court underscores the urgent need for Congress to take action to defend the sacred right to vote, an more PR