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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for 2023-12-07 ( 13 items )  
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene Introduces Legislation to Reinstate Pilots Fired by COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Defend Medical Freedom (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023: Today, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene proudly introduced legislation aimed at reinstating pilots who were unjustly fired or forced to resign due to COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The bill, co-led by Senator Marshall, seeks to rectify the injustices faced by pilots who chose to prioritize their personal health choices over coercive mandates. Over the past several years, many pilots more PR

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Bicameral Legislation to Ban Hedge Fund Ownership of Residential Housing (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) co-led the introduction of the bicameral End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act of 2023, legislation that responds directly and forcefully to a persistent and growing problem -- What Happens When Wall Street Buys Most of the Homes on Your Block? The purchasing of single-family homes by hedge funds, especially in the current housing market,  more PR

McBath, Hayes, Bowman, Takano, Thompson Introduce Workforce Development Bill to Support Community Colleges (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Representatives Lucy McBath (GA-7), Jahana Hayes (CT-5), Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), Mark Takano (CA-39), and Mike Thompson (CA-4) introduced legislation to provide American students and workers educational opportunities and prepare them for success in their careers. H.R.6601, the Training, Retention, and Investment Now (TRAIN) Act, expands and makes permanent the Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants pr more PR

PHOTO RELEASE: Georgia's Carter, Williams make good on Chick-Fil-A wager after Alabama's shocking SEC Championship upset win (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Reps. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) and Nikema Williams (D-GA) made good on a friendly wager with Reps. Terri Sewell (D-AL) and Robert Aderholt (R-AL) by providing a lunch of Georgia's own Chick-Fil-A recognizing the University of Alabama's surprise upset win against the University of Georgia in Saturday's SEC Championship game. "I'm a man of my word, but rest assured - next year,  more PR

Rep. Allen Advocates for Georgia-12 Farmers at Agriculture Committee Member Day Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023: Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) participated in the House Agriculture Committee's Member Day hearing to highlight agricultural issues that are critical to Georgia's 12th Congressional District. Congressman Allen delivered (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gvdx2Bo2rAk__;!!Fr0YZsIsFWxTZsBm-qTAg68!mkt84hzta9SACIFiqa-quvEB7VI6L5blOxRFnpu2rEhmam5Ml5-pTOHaFyegcdzZDZ more PR

REP. ALLEN'S NUCLEAR LICENSING EFFICIENCY ACT ADVANCED BY COMMITTEE (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following remarks on Dec. 5, 2023: Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee, of which Congressman Allen is a proud member, advanced H.R. 6544--the bipartisan Atomic Energy Advancement Act--a package of bills aimed at incentivizing and advancing nuclear energy production in the United States. Included in H.R. 6544 is Congressman Allen's Nuclear Licensing Efficiency Act, introduced this year, which would improve the licensing revi more PR

Rep. Johnson, Sen. Warren Unveil Comprehensive Legislation to Help End Epidemic of Gun Violence in America (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023: Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) introduced the House version of the Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act, which includes and builds upon Congressional Democrats' strongest gun safety legislation in one bold, comprehensive bill that works to end the epidemic of gun violence in America. U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) introduced the Senate version of the b more PR

Reps. Williams and Carter Make Good on Chick-fil-A Wager with Reps. Sewell and Aderholt After Bama SEC Championship Win (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: U.S. Reps. Nikema Williams (D-GA) and Buddy Carter (R-GA) made good on their friendly wager with Reps. Terri Sewell (D-AL) and Robert Aderholt (R-AL), treating the Alabama Congressmembers to lunch. On Saturday, the Alabama Crimson Tide won a hard-fought 27-24 victory over the Geogia Bulldogs, ending Georgia's winning streak and subsequently securing a coveted spot in the College Football Playoff. "Congratula more PR

Sen. Ossoff's Office Announces December Schedule for "Constituent Services in Your Community" Events (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: This month, Sen. Ossoff's Constituent Services in Your Community events will take place in Roswell, Jonesboro, Warner Robins, and Newnan Sen. Ossoff's constituent services team will meet people where they are to cut red tape & help navigate Federal agencies Georgians can learn more at ossoff.senate.gov/MobileCasework Roswell, Ga. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is helping Georgia families cut through red tape to  more PR

Senador Ossoff Lanza Investigacion Bipartidista Sobre Escasez de Medicamentos de Quimioterapia (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: El Senador Ossoff junto con miembros de la delegacion de Georgia en el Congreso solicitan informacion actualizada de la FDA sobre la escasez nacional de medicamentos de quimioterapia Washington, D.C. - El Senador de EE. UU., Jon Ossoff, esta iniciando una investigacion bipartidista sobre la escasez de medicamentos de quimioterapia en Georgia y en todo el pais. Esta semana, el Senador Ossoff encabezo un grupo  more PR

Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Delivering Resources to Support Georgia's Agricultural Producers (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Atlanta, Ga. -- New resources are being delivered to Georgia's farmers thanks to U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock. Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock are delivering grants to farmers throughout Georgia to help them generate new products, create and expand marketing, and boost income. The grant funding, which comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Value-Added Producer Grant program, is more PR

WATCH: Sen. Ossoff Raises with FBI Director Risks of Fentanyl Trafficking for Georgia Students & Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Recent reports have highlighted overdoses in teenagers in Georgia schools allegedly caused by fentanyl-laced products and pills This summer, Sen. Ossoff introduced the "Fentanyl Trafficking Prevention Act" to crack down on the sale of fentanyl through social media This fall, Sen. Ossoff also delivered a $7 million grant to strengthen Georgia's response to the opioid epidemic Washington D.C. -- U.S. Senator J more PR

WATCH: Sen. Ossoff Requests Update from FBI Director Following Reported Spike in Sextortion Cases Across Georgia (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Last month, Atlanta's FBI Field Office warned of a 700% rise in sextortion cases across Georgia Washington D.C. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is continuing his work to protect children in Georgia from abuse. Today, in a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Sen. Ossoff pressed FBI Director Christopher Wray to address schemes targeting children online amidst a reported 700% increase in their frequency since 20 more PR