Georgia lawmakers have been working to make progress to address multiple issues. The issues are varied and include small business regulation, energy dominance, and a new civil rights historic site.
First, representative Brian Jack (R) met with the Small Business Administrator, Kelly Loeffler. He welcomed her to his district in Troup county. They set up a round table with small business leaders.
Jack stated, “We visited Jane (Kimble’s) Foods, which was first started with SBA support. Later, we hosted a roundtable discussion with Troup County’s business community, and had lunch at historic Charlie Joseph’s. (Loeffler) was the first Cabinet Member to visit our District during President Trump’s second term!”
Second, representative Buddy Carter (R) introduced legislation to codify one of President Trump’s executive orders. The legislation would codify the order that establishes the National Energy Dominance Council.
The council focuses on positioning American energy for the next century. Specifically, the council would focus on prices, security, and restoring energy dominance.
Carter commented, “We must ensure that we are not reliant on hostile foreign nations to meet our needs. President Trump’s visionary leadership allowed for the creation of this council that, frankly, should have existed a while ago.”
Finally, representative Hank Johnson (D) has co-sponsored legislation establishing a new historic site. The new site would be known as the Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. National Historic Site.
The site would be in Georgia as a unit of the National Park System. The site shall preserve and protect the area where Reverend Dr. Abernathy served as pastor.
Abernathy served in the area during the height of the modern civil rights movement. The site highlights his role as an internationally recognized civil rights leader.
Johnson commented, “It is more important now than ever that we protect & preserve the history of the Civil Rights Movement. This site will tell the full story that this administration is attempting to whitewash.”
