Congress

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Georgia congressional Republicans have come out against the newly introduced House Resolution 4393, also known as the DIGNITY Act. Introduced by Representative Maria Salazar (R-FL27), the bill provides legal status and work authorization for undocumented immigrants who have been in the U.S. for over five years, among other provisions. To balance out its amnesty provision, […]
On the final day of this year’s legislative session, the Georgia House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 1283, bipartisan legislation allowing for the creation of Family Justice Centers. Family Justice Centers are multiagency centers that provide coordinated services to victims of family violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, human trafficking, and associated crimes. […]
Georgia Republican Clay Fuller, a former district attorney, defeated Democrat Shawn Harris in a special runoff election Tuesday to fill Georgia's 14th Congressional seat left vacant after Marjorie Taylor Greene's early exit from the U.S. House in January. Greene resigned from her seat after clashing with President Donald Trump, a previous ally, over the administration's […]
Georgians are heading to the polls today to fill the U.S. House of Representatives seat left vacant by former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. The original March 10 special election to elect Greene's replacement ended in a runoff after no candidate recieved over 50% of the vote. The top two candidates, Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican […]
Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has called for the 25th Amendment to be used against President Donald Trump after a recent Truth Social post suggesting the destruction of Iranian civilization. For context, President Trump has repeatedly expressed his frustration with the Iranian regime and their closing of the Strait of Hormuz amidst the ongoing […]
State Representative Marvin Lim (D-Norcross) recently applauded the final passage of House Bill 1161, which makes several updates to enhance roadway safety, clarify enforcement standards, and implement measures affecting drivers, law enforcement, and pedestrians. Rep. Lim pointed to road safety as Georgia’s top transportation issue and the need for consistent code. He thanked the Gwinnett […]
In the final days of the 2026 legislative session, the Georgia House of Representatives passed two new regulatory reform bills – House Bills 1247 and 1254 – to confront burdensome regulation and bureaucratic overreach. In a statement, Representative Matt Reeves (R-Duluth) applauded the House for taking this initiative. He noted the importance of the State’s […]
State Sen. Greg Dolezal and candidate for lieutenant governor reiterated his stance on Sharia law in a speech he posted to X Saturday, saying fear can't dictate policy. We can't let fear dictate policy. The radical left will not intimidate me. Sharia law is incompatible with the Constitution and Georgia values. We will ban it. […]
Georgia's budget for 2027 passed both chambers of the state Legislature last Thursday in the final hours of the 2026 legislative session, and is now heading to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk for final approval. Key components of the $38.5 billion budget include a cost-of-living adjustment for state pensioners, basic education funding, and increased funding for […]
Rick Jackson Visits Coweta County, Touts 'Outsider' Candidacy Like Trump Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson made a stop in Coweta County today to host a meet-and-greet with Georgia voters as he journeys toward the governorship. In an exclusive interview with Dome Politics, Jackson discussed his political aspirations, likening his "outsider" status to that of President Donald Trump when […]
Representative Mike Collins (R-GA10) and his campaign team stopped by Johns Creek, Georgia, yesterday to establish their new ‘Moms for Mike’ coalition. The coalition, unveiled during a luncheon, is made up entirely of Georgian mothers who wish to see the Representative replace Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA). Over 100 women joined Rep. Collins to kick off […]
The Georgia Senate recently agreed to pass the House substitute to Senate Bill 406, co-sponsored by Senator Donzella James (D–Atlanta) and known as the “Georgia Property Owners’ Bill of Rights Act.” This bill establishes new protections for property owners while increasing accountability for property owners’ associations statewide. When commenting on this development, Sen. James expressed […]
Georgia's 2026 legislative session comes to an end today. Many lawmakers are continuing to push their biggest priorities in a race to get everything done by end of day Thursday. If a bill doesn't pass both chambers during the regular session, it likely will not make it to the governor's desk for a final signature […]
The Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 552, known as the True Patriotism and Universal Student Access (TPUSA) Act on Tuesday with a 46-7 vote. The bill will now move on to the House for consideration. Lt. Governor Burt Jones announced the bill, sponsored by state Sen. Ben Watson (R-Savannah), as one of his priorities for […]
Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA07) today joined the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, one of Congress’s most critical committees tasked with ensuring the American people transparency, efficiency, and accountability across the federal government. In a statement, Rep. McCormick expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity. He outlined the importance of the committee, noting its role in […]
Four Democrats and five Republicans will face off in their respective primaries May 19, 2026, aiming to become Georgia's next secretary of state. With incumbent Brad Raffensperger running for governor, the election is up in the air, with the candidate pool officially set in March. Georgia's secretary of state is responsible for overseeing elections, licensing […]
Representative Andrew Clyde (R-GA09) has endorsed Lt. Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) for governor, calling him an "incredible candidate." The race remains highly competitive, and candidates are seeking every possible advantage, including endorsements from prominent figures. In his endorsement, Rep. Clyde called the Lt. Governor an "incredible candidate" and praised him for having a "solid conservative […]
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) is calling for a bipartisan investigation into a deadly Tomahawk missile strike on an Iranian elementary school. According to the New York Times, a military investigation determined that the United States was responsible for the strike, which killed at least 168 people, most of them children. In a letter sent to […]

