Public Safety, Welfare, and Environmentalism Made New Priorities by Georgia Lawmakers

Georgia lawmakers in Congress have been busy working on multiple fronts. They have worked to advance different initiatives related to public safety, the environment, and government assistance.

To start, Representative Brian Jack (R) recently met with air traffic controllers of Atlanta. He toured around a control facility and held conversations with three different labor unions. 

He commented on X, “Thank you to the incredibly talented air traffic controllers of A80 Atlanta TRACON for inviting me to tour your approach control facility in Peachtree City, today! I thoroughly enjoyed our discussion with representatives from 3 aviation labor unions — NATCA, ALPA, and SWAPA — and Delta Air Lines.” 

Next, Representative Rich McCormick (R) announced the opening of a new creek reservoir. It is located in Dawson county and is expected to secure water needs for Georgians for at least fifty years. 

McCormick commented, “I’m proud to announce the groundbreaking of the Russell Creek Reservoir, a $95 million investment that will secure our water needs for the next 50 years. This project has been over 20 years in the making, and I’m honored to have played a role in bringing it to life.”

Next, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has been working to solidify the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.” She mentioned her initiative when she commented on a recent bill passed in Florida that does the same. 

Greene stated, “The Gulf of America is officially recognized across the state of Florida! This is a win for Americans, the businesses on the Gulf that support its economy, and our military that protects its waters! We must pass my Gulf of America Act to permanently recognize the Gulf of America in all 50 states!” 

Finally, Senator Jon Ossoff (D) continues to resist efforts by the Trump administration to cut funding. This time, he has taken a stance against the funding cut of food assistance for Georgians.

In his official statement, Ossoff said, “If enacted, cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will have severe consequences for millions of veterans, seniors, children, and hard-working farmers.”