Making American Elections Great Again Act Formally Introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

Making American Elections Great Again Act Formally Introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

James Swafford
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July 30, 2025
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has formally introduced new legislation to restore integrity and security to the election system. The Making American Elections Great Again Act is set to make changes to the census, congressional districting, and election security. The bill is only thirteen pages long, but it makes significant changes to the law. The […]
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Senator Raphael Warnock Reintroduces the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Senator Raphael Warnock Reintroduces the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

James Swafford
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July 29, 2025
Senator Raphael Warnock (D) has reintroduced the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in anticipation of the upcoming 2026 elections. He held a rally outside the Capitol to make this announcement with other Senators who have collaborated on the bill. In his announcement speech, Sen. Warnock espoused the value of voting and likened it […]
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Rep. Randy Fine Over Starvation Comments

Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Rep. Randy Fine Over Starvation Comments

James Swafford
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July 29, 2025
Rep. Randy Fine (R) of Florida’s sixth district has embroiled himself in controversy over the last couple of weeks with extreme statements made over the conflict in Israel. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has responded to these comments and the backlash facing Rep. Fine with commentary and criticism of her own.  Rep. Fine initially received […]
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Representative Mike Collins Officially Launches Campaign for U.S Senate

Representative Mike Collins Officially Launches Campaign for U.S Senate

James Swafford
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July 28, 2025
Representative Mike Collins (R) has officially launched his campaign for Senate in 2026. He enters with a new campaign ad, pro-Trump agenda, and a promise to fight the radical left and represent the people of Georgia.  The first half of Rep. Collins’s new ad focuses on his record as a representative, highlighting his implementation of […]
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Rep. Buddy Carter Successfully Installs Overdose Reversal Kits in House Office Buildings

Rep. Buddy Carter Successfully Installs Overdose Reversal Kits in House Office Buildings

James Swafford
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July 28, 2025
Rep. Buddy Carter (R) took the initiative recently to successfully advocate for the installation of overdose reversal kits in five House Office buildings. The kits are located right next to the automated external defibrillators and are meant to showcase the need for naloxone. For context, naloxone is an opioid reversal treatment that can be acquired […]
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What’s the Deal with Woke AI? President Trump’s Executive Order and Rep. Greene’s Response

What’s the Deal with Woke AI? President Trump’s Executive Order and Rep. Greene’s Response

James Swafford
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July 25, 2025
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order ensuring that artificial intelligence (AI) models used by the Federal government prioritize ideological neutrality. This executive order comes as a response to AI that has been used to promote woke ideology.  President Trump’s new order directs agency heads to use AI models that adhere to neutrality and […]
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Senator Jon Ossoff Secures Funding For After-School Programs in Georgia

Senator Jon Ossoff Secures Funding For After-School Programs in Georgia

James Swafford
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July 25, 2025
Senator Jon Ossoff (D) has successfully pushed to restore funding for after-school programs in Georgia, despite the Trump Administration freezing it. The state is now set to receive $200 million through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program.  If this funding remained unavailable, Georgia would have missed out on 15% of the federal funding received […]
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House of Representatives Passes Department of Defense Appropriations Act, Among Other Bills

House of Representatives Passes Department of Defense Appropriations Act, Among Other Bills

James Swafford
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July 23, 2025
The House of Representatives passed five new bills addressing military defense, bureaucratic transparency, ecology, and land development. The most prominent of these bills is the Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act, which allocates more funding for military purposes.  This was the first bill passed by the House. Also known as House Resolution (HR) 4016, the […]
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Senator Ossoff Works to Strengthen Background Checks and Protect Children Nationwide

Senator Ossoff Works to Strengthen Background Checks and Protect Children Nationwide

James Swafford
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July 23, 2025
The Comprehensive Health and Integrity in Licensing and Documentation (CHILD) Act is a new bill introduced to the Senate by Senators Dick Durbin (D) and Chuck Grassley (R). Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) has joined with both Democrats and Republicans to pass the bill and send it to the House.  The primary purpose of the CHILD […]
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The Race For Georgia’s 1st Congressional District Seat: Which Republicans are Expected to Lead?

The Race For Georgia’s 1st Congressional District Seat: Which Republicans are Expected to Lead?

James Swafford
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July 22, 2025
The seat for Georgia’s first congressional district is set to be vacant as Rep. Buddy Carter (R) challenges Senator Jon Ossoff (D) for the 2026 Senate race. Currently, three Republican candidates are looking to replace Rep. Carter and maintain control of the House. The current frontrunner is Jim Kingston, an insurance executive and son of […]
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Rep. Rich McCormick Secures Funding For Georgia in National Defense Authorization Act

Rep. Rich McCormick Secures Funding For Georgia in National Defense Authorization Act

James Swafford
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July 22, 2025
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) made its way from the Senate to the House Armed Services Committee for a lengthy mark-up process. After fourteen hours of debate, Rep. Rich McCormick (R) and the other members voted to approve the bill and send it to the House Floor.  This year’s NDAA […]
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Georgia Republicans Split Over Department of Defense Appropriations Act

Georgia Republicans Split Over Department of Defense Appropriations Act

James Swafford
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July 21, 2025
The House of Representatives recently passed the Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act, which funds military activities for Fiscal Year 2026, has drawn a mix of praise and criticism, though, from Georgia Republicans regarding its foreign aid and regional benefits. The bill, also known as House Resolution (HR) 4016, provides the DOD appropriations for military […]
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Senator Warnock and Rep. Johnson Outraged Over DOJ Suggestion to Sentence Officer

Senator Warnock and Rep. Johnson Outraged Over DOJ Suggestion to Sentence Officer

James Swafford
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July 21, 2025
In 2020, a woman named Breonna Taylor was shot and killed during a botched ‘no-knock’ raid by police officers and became a pillar of the Black Lives Matter movement. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently suggested a one-day jail sentence for one of the officers involved, to the outrage of both lawmakers and activists.   […]
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Rep. Buddy Carter Introduces Bill to Enhance Funding for Veteran Healthcare

Rep. Buddy Carter Introduces Bill to Enhance Funding for Veteran Healthcare

James Swafford
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July 18, 2025
Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) has collaborated with other lawmakers to introduce the Veterans Health Care Stamp Act of 2025. The bill directs the United States Postal Service to issue and sell a stamp that will fund medical care and treatment for veterans. According to the bill, for every stamp sold, proceeds will be contributed to […]
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Takes Stand Against the GENIUS Act and Central Banking Currency

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Takes Stand Against the GENIUS Act and Central Banking Currency

James Swafford
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July 17, 2025
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has recently taken a fierce stance against the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. The new bill establishes regulatory frameworks for digital currency, but Rep. Greene has criticized it for failing to tackle central banking digital currency (CBDC).  The GENIUS Act, also known as S 394, […]
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President Donald Trump Signs the HALT Fentanyl ACT

President Donald Trump Signs the HALT Fentanyl ACT

James Swafford
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July 17, 2025
President Donald Trump signed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act in a bid to address the fentanyl crisis. The bill has been lauded as vital to preventing countless deaths and protecting Americans nationwide.   The HALT Fentanyl Act permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. […]
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Rep. Hank Johnson Spars With Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Over FAA Layoffs

Rep. Hank Johnson Spars With Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Over FAA Layoffs

James Swafford
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July 17, 2025
Secretary Sean Duffy testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on President Donald Trump’s budget request for the Department of Transportation. Rep. Hank Johnson (D) took the opportunity to question him over the number of air traffic controllers who have left since January.  Rep. Johnson began his questioning by asking Secretary Duffy about air […]
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Senators Ossoff and Warnock Secure $12 Million Grant for Johns Creek, Georgia

Senators Ossoff and Warnock Secure $12 Million Grant for Johns Creek, Georgia

James Swafford
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July 17, 2025
Senators Jon Ossoff (D) and Raphael Warnock (D) have secured a $12.8 million investment for the city of Johns Creek in Georgia. The investment comes in the form of a federal grant, geared towards upgrading all kinds of infrastructure for the town.  The grant comes through the Infrastructure Law’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development […]
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