Congress

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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 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 […]
Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) is celebrating the House passage of the FDA Modernization Act 3.0, a bill directing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to fully implement provisions to reduce unnecessary animal testing for drug development. What does the bill do exactly? Sponsored by Rep. Carter, the bill requires the FDA to publish an […]
Georgia Republicans Mourn the Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham Georgia Republican lawmakers are mourning the loss of Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who passed away following a brief and sudden illness. Georgia Republicans are mourning Sen. Graham as a patriot and highly influential public servant who dedicated 31 years of his life to serving in Congress. Send news […]
Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) is introducing the Biotechnology Diplomacy Leadership Act, legislation to strengthen America's global leadership in biotechnology by establishing a dedicated biotechnology lead in the U.S. Department of State. What is biotechnology and why is it relevant? Biotechnology is a multidisciplinary field that harnesses living organisms, cellular systems, and biomolecular processes to develop […]
Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) is celebrating the committee passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, bipartisan legislation to authorize programs and projects of the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Which committee moved this legislation forward? The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed this legislation after the markup process, cementing its progress […]
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), alongside Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), is introducing bipartisan legislation to establish an office of water supply, water conservation, and drought resiliency within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. How will this office assist communities with their water supply? The new office will help communities meet their long-term water needs and address […]
In his first televised attack ad, Senator Jon Ossoff’s (D-GA) campaign is targeting Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) for “protecting” powerful elites and the “Epstein Class.” What does the ad claim? According to the ad, Rep. Collins voted against releasing the Epstein Files despite knowing about the young women exploited for sex. The ad concludes that […]
Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) recently announced that more than $26 million in federal funding has been secured for Georgia to support the ports of Savannah and Brunswick, as well as a transportation project in Cobb County. Where does this funding come from? This funding originates from the Department of Transportation as […]
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now federal law after passing both chambers of Congress and receiving formal enactment without President Donald Trump's signature. The bill has been hailed as the most consequential housing package in a generation and has featured input from Georgia congressmen such as Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Representative […]
Georgia Republican lawmakers are mourning the loss of Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who passed away yesterday following a brief and sudden illness. The cause of death has yet to be revealed, but the medical examiner of the District of Columbia clarified that it was the result of a cardiovascular disease. How is the Veteran Senator […]
New Reporting Suggests Incoming Presidential Run from Jon Ossoff Recent reporting suggests that Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is using his Senate reelection campaign to lay the groundwork for a 2028 presidential run. This is based on the fact that the overwhelming majority of his ad buys have taken place outside Georgia, the state he is currently running to represent. […]
Representative Brian Jack (R-GA) recently visited the Atlanta Regional Airport – also known as Falcon Field – to celebrate a federal investment in a new air traffic control tower, which is expected to become operational in 2028. Where did this funding come from? This funding comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which is also known […]
Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA), alongside Representative Alma S. Adams (D-NC), is introducing the Extreme Temperatures Injustice in Prisons Act, legislation to protect incarcerated people and prison staff from dangerous temperatures in facilities managed by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). What problem is this bill addressing? Extreme temperatures inside federal prisons can pose life-threatening risks. Incarcerated […]
Recent reporting suggests that Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is using his Senate reelection campaign to lay the groundwork for a 2028 presidential run. This is based on the fact that the overwhelming majority of his ad buys have taken place outside Georgia, the state he is currently running to represent. How much has Sen. Ossoff […]
Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) have called for Maine Senatorial Candidate Graham Platner to withdraw his candidacy following allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman five years ago. How have these allegations come to light? An exclusive piece from Politico unveiled the allegations and identified the woman involved, a 41-year-old Maine resident […]

