Congress

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Representative Andrew Clyde (R-GA) is leading nearly 50 of his House and Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche and the Department of Justice (DOJ). In the letter, Rep. Clyde and his colleagues urge the DOJ to decline any appeal of last week’s historic ruling against National Firearms Act (NFA) […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA), alongside Senator Katie Britt (R-AL), is introducing the bipartisan Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act to help address the recent rise in colorectal cancer rates in youth. According to recent studies, this kind of cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death for Americans under 50, despite being highly preventable and […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is backing Michigan’s Democratic senatorial nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, a democratic socialist candidate who has been called antisemitic and a "terrorist sympathizer." How has Abdul El-Sayed gained a reputation for antisemitism? The Democratic candidate has gained this reputation by staunchly opposing the State of Israel and supporting Palestinian resistance. During an appearance […]
Representative Andrew Clyde (R-GA) recently led nearly 30 of his House Republican colleagues in sending a letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Director Robert Cekada. In the letter, the representatives urged the agency to limit the retention of firearm records to 20 years and immediately destroy digitally recorded firearm registration […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is introducing bipartisan legislation, alongside Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), to strengthen emergency alerts during natural disasters. Known as the Mystic Alerts Act, this is companion legislation to House Resolution 7022, which is also known as the Mystic Alerts Act. What does this Senate companion do specifically? This bipartisan legislation would enable […]
Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA) is leading the House introduction of the bipartisan, bicameral Reading Excellence and Achievement for Development (READ) Act, legislation that will address America’s literacy crisis through evidence-based reading instruction grounded in the Science of Reading. What will this legislation do specifically? The READ Act will first support state implementation of evidence-based reading […]
Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) are demanding answers from the Trump Administration after reports that the Administration plans to end civil rights enforcement within the Department of Education. How does the Administration plan to end this enforcement? According to reports, the Trump Administration intends to outsource responsibilities of the Department of Education’s […]
Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) recently reintroduced the STOP the SWAMP Act to strengthen congressional oversight and hold federal employees accountable for obstructing congressional investigations. What does this bill do? This legislation would bar individuals from working for the federal government if they refuse to answer certain questions before Congress or are convicted of perjury. It […]
Rick Jackson Launches $87 Million Ad Campaign for Governor’s Race The Rick Jackson for Georgia campaign is placing an initial $87 million purchase across television and digital platforms, with ads beginning this Saturday, August 1, and digital ads running in every media market found in Georgia. This purchase follows up on the massive primary expenditure in which Rick Jackson […]
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is campaigning for Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) in Georgia as part of an effort by Democrats to gain a majority in the Senate. The Massachusetts Senator has historically been characterized as a socialist, and that seems to have been reinforced by her recent endorsements. Who has Sen. Elizabeth Warren openly supported […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is leading a group of Senate colleagues in urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to approve the transfer of $2 billion in funds meant for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). What is this inquiry in response to? This inquiry […]
Representative Nikema Williams (D-GA), alongside Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY), recently introduced the Equity in STI Testing Act, legislation that would make certain sexually transmitted disease tests free of charge. How will this bill make STI testing free of charge? The legislation will require coverage for STI testing without patient cost-sharing under Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, CHIP, […]
Representative Brian Jack (R-GA) recently welcomed Hungarian Ambassador Szabolcs Takács to Haralson County as part of the Ambassador’s farewell tour to the United States. Where did Rep. Jack and Ambassador Takakács visit? Together, they visited the Georgia Historical Marker honoring early Hungarian settlers and toured the only remaining home from that era. They then celebrated […]
Representative Rich McCormick (GA-07) is introducing the House companion to Senator Marsha Blackburn's (R-TN) Ban Birth Tourism Act of 2026. This legislation will close a loophole in U.S. immigration law by preventing foreign nationals from traveling to the United States primarily to give birth and have their child automatically acquire American citizenship. What is the […]
President Donald Trump Visits Marietta, Slams Jon Ossoff and Praises Mike Collins President Donald Trump visited Marietta, Georgia, to promote his economic policies and campaign for Georgia Republicans heading into the midterm elections. President Trump first slammed Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) for being out of touch with Georgians and being far more aligned with congressional Democrats. The President […]
President Donald Trump visited Marietta, Georgia, yesterday to promote his economic policies and campaign for Georgia Republicans heading into the midterm elections. The rally centered on the President’s “Trump Accounts,” tax-advantaged savings accounts that grant $1,000 to each child born in his second term. What did President Donald Trump have to say about Senator Jon […]
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) joined eight of his Senate colleagues in urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure that all communities receive the federal resources they need to prevent and respond to wildfires. Why specifically do states need this assistance? An analysis conducted by the Joint Economic Committee found that the annual economic […]
Representative Clay Fuller (R-GA) voted for House Resolution 9770 to hold federal funding at current levels through December 4 and keep water infrastructure and emerging contaminant programs functional while Congress finishes work on full-year appropriations. What does HR 9770 do exactly? Also known as the Continuing Appropriations Act of 2027, the bill provides funding for […]

