Veteran Affairs

Former State Senator John F. Kennedy announced that he received the endorsement of State Representative David Clark (R) of Buford, a decorated U.S. Army Green Beret and former candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia.   Rep. Clark is a combat veteran who served in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom and earned the Green Beret in the […]

Representative Brian Jack (R-GA) visited Coweta County yesterday to deliver remarks at the City of Newnan’s Memorial Day Ceremony hosted by the Pless-Jackson Medal of Honor VFW Post 2667. For context, the Pless-Jackson Medal of Honor VFW Post 2667 is a local veterans' club dedicated to serving local veterans with individual advocacy. The club also […]

Biden Endorses Lance Bottoms For Georgia Governor Former President Joe Biden recently endorsed former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia's gubernatorial race, saying he has known Lance Bottoms for a long time and "she's something special," before praising her work as mayor of Georgia's capital city. "Keisha faced every challenge a leader could face and then some," President […]

Representative Mike Collins (R-GA10) has introduced the Veterans Opioid Records Transmission and Exchange (VORTEX) Act, legislation to protect America’s veterans from dangerous opioid overprescribing.  Rep. Collins is joined by House cosponsors, including Representatives Brian Babin (R-TX36), Jim Baird (R-IN), Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), August Pfluger (R-TX), Hal Rogers (R-KY), and newly elected Clay Fuller (R-GA).  When […]

Following the annual Public Safety Memorial Ceremony, Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) signed multiple bills into law, strengthening public safety and supporting law enforcement in Georgia.  The Governor was joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, members of the General Assembly, public safety leaders, and law enforcement professionals from across the state.  In a statement to the […]

Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) wrote a letter to President Donald Trump, Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner,  in support of Mighty Hero Homes’ mission to end Veteran homelessness.  For context, Mighty Hero Homes is a home builder based in Georgia and works to supply a first-of-its-kind […]

New Polling Shows Burt Jones and Rick Jackson Tied Ahead of Governor’s Primary Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and political outsider Rick Jackson head into the May 19th Republican primary for governor tied, according to a new poll commissioned by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The new poll shows Jackson with 27% of the vote and Lt. Gov. Jones with 25%. This essentially […]

To honor 250 years of American Independence and the sacrifices made by generations of American military members, Representative Mike Collins (R-GA10) recently introduced the 250 Years of Military Honor Package.  This bipartisan legislative package recognizes those who have worn the uniform by establishing a Veterans Appreciation Month, the America 250 Military Appreciation Discount, and Veterans […]

Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) recently cosponsored the Improving Access to Prenatal Care for Military Families Act, introduced by Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Andy Kim (D-NJ), to expand access to prenatal care for military servicemembers and their families. If enacted, this legislation would create a five-year pilot program designating pregnancy as a Qualifying Life Event […]

Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock Accuse GOP of Blocking TSA Funding Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) responded to congressional Republicans and their criticisms by accusing them of blocking funding for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The response comes after recent Republican initiatives to pin all the blame on Senate Democrats, especially those up for reelection […]

Rick Jackson Ahead of Burt Jones in GOP Primary for Georgia Governor At the beginning of Georgia's gubernatorial race, current Lt. Gov. Burt Jones was the favorite for the Republican Party's nomination, but a new poll shows that voters could be siding with Rick Jackson. Lt. Governor Jones received Trump's endorsement for Georgia's commander in August. However, […]

The Race for Governor Escalates Between Burt Jones and Rick Jackson Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) unleashed a new flurry of attacks against rival candidate Rick Jackson ahead of this year’s gubernatorial race, alleging connections to Planned Parenthood and gender-affirming procedures. In response to these claims, the Jackson campaign released a new video advertisement featuring the Lt. Governor […]

Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) cosponsored the bipartisan Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act (HUDVA) -- first introduced by Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) -- to ensure that veterans can fairly access affordable housing options. In a statement, Sen. Ossoff clarified that this is an issue of our nation’s honor and our responsibility to […]

Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) has repeatedly stated that historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) can rely on him as an ally and that he will advocate for them in the Senate. However, when presented with the opportunity to send them $500 million, the Senator voted otherwise. In March of 2025, the House of Representatives passed […]

Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) recently co-sponsored the Purple Hearts Education Act to expand access to education for Purple Heart recipients and their families. The bill was introduced in January 2025 by Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) and has been stuck on the Senate floor ever since.  Under current policy, Purple Heart recipients […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently sent a scathing letter to Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), urging him to stop obstructing the long-overdue confirmation of Lieutenant General Thomas Carden to the position of Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau (NGB). It has been more than five months since Gen. Carden was first nominated for this critical, […]

Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) has announced his formal support for the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes more than $320 million in funding for military projects and installations in Georgia’s First Congressional District. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration and includes funding for: $105 million for Fort Stewart Barracks (extended) […]

Attorney General Chris Carr has announced the release of a new Georgia Military Consumer Protection Guide to help service members and veterans better protect themselves and their families from scams and dishonest business practices.  For context, veterans and service members have been particularly vulnerable to scams and fraudulent business practices. According to the Federal Trade […]