WASHINGTON, July 18 -- A public comment letter sent to the Food and Drug Administration has raised alarming allegations regarding an illegally implanted Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) device in a patient following back spinal surgery. The letter, written by a Georgia resident, details claims that the device was implanted without consent during a surgical procedure at Henry Ford Hospital in West Bloomfield, Michigan, on August 9, 2023. The correspondence comes almost two years after the individu more ST

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture expressing profound concerns regarding the recently proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Information Database. The comments were delivered in response to the System of Records Notice published by the USDA on June 23, 2025, and emphasize potential negative repercussions on SNAP participation rates in Arkansas, which struggles with high food  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter Brings Jobs, Opportunities to GA-01 Through Key Defense Appropriations Wins * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) this week secured wins for Georgia's First Congressional District (GA-01) in the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2025, investing in key improvements for our nation's defense readiness and strengthening the local economy. "When GA-01's military and more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter Introduces Bill to Increase Funding for Veteran Health Care * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA), Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), Rep. Josh Harder (D-CA), and Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) today introduced the Veterans Health Care Stamp Act of 2025, a bill directing the United States Postal Service to issue and sell a stamp that will fund medical care and treatment for veterans. For  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter Statement on House Passage of Key Crypto Legislation * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) this week voted in support of three key pieces of legislation aimed at providing regulatory certainty to the cryptocurrency industry and cementing the United States' leadership in the digital economy. "We are delivering on President Trump's call to make the United States the crypt more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Allen Votes to Fund U.S. Military Superiority * Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2026. This legislation serves as the vehicle to provide funding for the Department of Defense (DoD) and funds critical programs regarding national security, military operations abroad, and the health and quality of life for those in t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN BISHOP CONTINUES TO OPPOSE BILL THAT THREATENS PUBLIC BROADCASTING CRUCIAL TO RURAL COMMUNITIES, AMERICA'S GLOBAL LEADERSHIP * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted against a bill that would take back $9.4 billion in funds that were already Congressionally approved and signed into law. These funds were approved by Congress and signed into law e more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * Congressman David Scott Introduces Legislation to Bolster Market Access and Increase Civil Rights Protections for Black Farmers Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, was joined by fellow House Agriculture Committee member Congressmen Jonathan Jackson (IL-1) in reintroducing the Black Farmers and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers Incre more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Georgia, issued the following news releas on July 17, 2025: * * * Congressman David Scott Leads Georgia Delegation Demanding Trump Admin Reverse Termination of Digital Equity Grants Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) led members of the Georgia Delegation in sending a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Acting Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Adam Cassady, opposing the abrupt and i more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. CALLS ON THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO PUBLICLY RELEASE JEFFREY EPSTEIN FILES * WASHINGTON - Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) announced today that he signed on as a co-sponsor of House Resolution 577, which calls on the United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other relevant agencies to release all unclassified reco more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Votes NO on the Department of Defense Appropriations Act 2026 * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement: Congresswoman Nikema Williams said: "We cannot keep spending more and more money on defense. I have consistently called for reining in excessive defense spending so we can fully invest in our communities. more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Following McBath-Led Effort, Trump Administration Agrees to Release Portion of Withheld Education Funding * Atlanta, GA -- In a major victory for students and families across the country, the Office of Management and Budget announced today it will release a portion of the $7 billion in illegally withheld federal funds for after-school, teacher training, and summer education programs. The restored gra more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Warnock Highlights Consequences of Medical Debt Rule Reversal for Millions of Americans to ABC News Live Prime * Senator Reverend Warnock spoke to ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis about the Trump administration's decision to reverse policy to keep medical debt off credit reports In January 2025, Senator Warnock successfully pressed the CFPB to ban credit lenders from including more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport hosts 10 SMART Scholars for tours, briefings * NEWPORT, R.I. - Melanie Smith is a candidate for a doctorate degree in oceanography at Syracuse University in New York, and in the coming years she'll use her skills in acoustic analysis to help the U.S. Navy fleet complete various missions. The Florida native was one of 10 students to visit the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Divisi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Austin Scott on House Rules Committee Resolution to Responsibly Release Epstein Files * U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) released the following statement on his vote to advance a House Resolution to publicly release certain documents, records, and communications related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein:  "I was proud to sponsor and support this Resolution which will require the more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Loudermilk on Recissions Package Passed in House Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) issued the following statement after the House passed The Recissions Act of 2025 (Senate Amendment to H.R. 4): "House Republicans have passed President Trump's recissions bill, which makes permanent several of the spending cuts made previously by executive order. President Trump campaigned on cutting wasteful gov more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expressing serious concerns over its proposal to reissue and modify several Nationwide Permits (NWP). SELC argues that the proposed permits could lead to substantial harm to the nation's waters, communities, and wildlife. In the letter, SELC, on behalf of various environmental organizations, claims that the Corps' decision documents do not adequately evaluate the s more ST