WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA), appointee to the conference committee on the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), successfully secured a pay raise for U.S. troops, protected TRICARE beneficiaries' access to their local pharmacy, and provided federal distinction for the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum in Pooler in the final bill, which passed the House of Represent more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Reps. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) and Doris Matsui (D-CA) today sent a letter to Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator Anne Milgram voicing support for the agency's temporary rules allowing patients to continue to be prescribed controlled substances via telemedicine, as clinically appropriate, and advocating for swift issuance of a final rule that fulfills DEA's mission whi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Mike Collins, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C.--Today, Representative Mike Collins (R-Ga.) led a group of Georgia's U.S. House delegation in sending a letter to the United States Postal Service (USPS) regarding operations breakdowns within the state ahead of the holiday season. The letter, sent to US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, relays constituent concerns about various issues with mail service facing communities across the state. Ke more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), yesterday led a bipartisan panel discussion titled "A Conversation on Great-Power Competition in Africa" at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) as part of HPSCI's Beyond the SCIF series. "If you look at the number of coups that are occurring right now...It's disappointing  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: Today, Vice President Kamala Harris announced the launch of the Biden-Harris Administration's Safer States Initiative to provide states with federal resources aimed at ending gun violence. As part of today's launch, Rep. Lucy McBath addressed a gathering of state elected officials from across the country at the White House to speak to her work in Congress and how the federal government is wor more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: This week, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce marked up and voted to approve H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act. This bipartisan legislation includes a majority of Rep. Lucy McBath's TRAIN Act, introduced last week. It also includes portions of the Adult Education WORKS Act, introduced in October. Additional sections of the bill are inspired by the CREATES Act, which was introduce more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) and 107 original cosponsors introduced legislation, the Stopping Unconstitutional Background Checks Act, to prohibit the implementation of and funding for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives' (ATF) proposed rule titled "Definition of 'Engaged in the Business' as a Dealer in Firearms." On August 30th, U.S. Attorney General Merrick  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following fact sheet on Dec. 13, 2023: * * * A Stronger Workforce for America Act BACKGROUND: * When the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was enacted in 2014, it made crucial improvements to streamline the maze of federal workforce development programs and enhance accountability through a single set of performance metrics. However, almost a decade later, significant challenges persist that impede the workf more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following statement on Dec. 13, 2023: * * * "Extreme MAGA Republicans have done nothing for the American people since taking the majority. "Now, just a day before sending us home for the year, House Republicans are following orders from the failed former President, launching an illegitimate impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. "After a year of Republican investigation, no wrongdoing has been found. "President Bide more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Atlanta, Ga. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is recognizing Kim Riggins for her lifetime of service with an Official U.S. Senate Commendation. This month, Riggins is retiring as a Congressional Liaison in the Atlanta VA Regional Office's Congressional Unit, where she works to ensure Georgia's veterans and their families can access the benefits they've earned, and to coordinate that work with Georgia's Congressiona more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Albany, Ga. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is recognizing Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany for receiving the Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence with an Official U.S. Senate Commendation. In June, MCLB Albany was selected as one of 6 military installations recognized by the Secretary of Defense based on how well they achieve the Department's objectives in several areas of installation  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering key national security and quality of life upgrades for Georgia's servicemembers, veterans, and military families.  Tonight, the U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan, bicameral National Defense Authorization Act, which includes several of Sen. Ossoff's bipartisan bills and initiatives to strengthen national security and improve quality of life for Georgia more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Legislation contains key provisions of Senator Reverend Warnock's Love Lives On Act,which expands the benefits of surviving spouses of fallen servicemembers A vocal advocate for Georgia's veterans, military families, and servicemembers, Senator Reverend Warnock has long worked to strengthen federal support for the state's military communities Georgia is home to roughly 70,000 active duty service memb more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Last month, Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock delivered bipartisan infrastructure law resources to improve pedestrian & driver safety to 12 other cities & counties Washington, D.C. -- New bipartisan infrastructure law resources are coming to improve pedestrian and driver safety in Georgia thanks to U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock. Sens. Ossoff and Reverend Warnock are delivering funding throug more PR