WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on May 31, 2023: U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL-14) re-introduced the Advancing Student Services in Schools Today (ASSIST) Act. The legislation would establish a new competitive grant program at the Department of Health and Human Services to hire and retain mental health professionals in schools. Under this new initiative, school districts will be  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on May 31, 2023: Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today assisted House Republicans in averting a federal debt default by voting in favor of a bill that cuts spending and pays America's bills, which is now headed to the Senate. The Fiscal Responsibility Act responsibly raises the United States' debt limit by saving $2.1 trillion in taxpayer dollars while fully protecting our national defense, veterans, and s more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following floor statement on May 31, 2023: * * * Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement today after voting in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act on the House floor. "While President Biden dodged the negotiating table for nearly 100 days, House Republicans stood firm in our commitment to pass a bill that cuts spending, helps jumpstart domestic energy production, and gets Americans back to work. Though I  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on May 31, 2023: U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) today voted in favor of H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 314-117. "This legislation is far from perfect, but it rescinds $30 billion in previously appropriated funds, making it one of the only pieces of legislation signed into law that actually cuts spending," Scott said. "This bil more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Georgia, issued the following statement on May 31, 2023: * * * Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement after the House passed the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, H.R. 3746, which constrains out of control big-government spending, as well as raising the debt limit. "For ninety-seven days, President Biden said he would absolutely not negotiate with Republicans on raising the debt limit, and demanded Congress increase the debt more PR