Last week, the Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee held a hearing to consider budget requests for the Department of Justice (DOJ) from U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland. Since the DOJ has been increasingly politicized and weaponized under the Biden Administration, I used my time to press AG Garland on a range of issues, particularly with regard to information his department has failed to provide in a timely manner. This includes a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from last September seeking information about the ongoing attacks against pro-life organizations — with which the DOJ still hasn’t complied, breaking federal law requiring agencies to respond within 20 working days.
Additionally, after recently visiting the D.C. jail, I raised serious concerns regarding the violation of January 6th prisoners’ civil rights. Given that some of these defendants have been in pretrial confinement for over two years, I firmly believe this treatment does not comply with or respect these individuals’ 6th amendment constitutional liberties. To watch the full exchange, please click the video below. |
Due to my leadership on the issue of crime in our nation’s capital city, I was invited to participate in the Oversight Committee’s hearing on the matter last week. During my line of questioning, I pressed D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson on crime in Washington, as well as his handling of my bipartisan legislation, H.J.Res. 26, to block the Council’s pro-crime bill. Despite Chairman Mendelson’s desperate attempts to prevent my bill from reaching the finish line, President Biden signed my legislation into law last month.
I also used my time to ask Greg Pemberton, the Chairman of the D.C. Police Union, how another piece of legislation from the Council will impact public safety and morale within the Metropolitan Police Department. As you may know, I’m leading the effort to repeal this anti-police bill, and I look forward to my legislation coming to the House floor for a vote when lawmakers return to Washington in a few weeks.
Please click the video below to watch my full remarks. |
For the last two years, President Biden has relentlessly waged war on American energy, subsequently burdening you and your family with higher energy costs. Beyond price hikes, the Biden Administration’s anti-American energy agenda and embrace of Green New Deal policies have also recklessly compromised our national security and dangerously diminished our energy independence. Unfortunately, gas prices are only expected to spike, as the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) recently announced additional oil production cuts. Yet despite the harmful consequences of his self-inflicted energy crisis, President Biden continues to double down on his failed policies.
Thankfully, House Republicans are fighting to drive down costs for Americans and restore U.S. energy independence. Last week, we passed H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, which would hold the Biden Administration accountable for willfully risking our national security, reducing domestic production, and pushing disastrous energy policies at the expense of hardworking Americans already battling soaring inflation. The Lower Energy Costs Act would increase American energy production, reform the permitting process for all industries, reverse anti-energy policies advanced by the Biden Administration, streamline energy infrastructure and exports, and boost the production and processing of precious minerals.
Our critical legislation passed with bipartisan support, yet President Biden and Senate Leader Schumer have shown zero interest in advancing our commonsense solutions. However, House Republicans will continue advocating to unleash American energy, protect our energy security, and reduce energy prices for the American people. I call on the White House and Senate Democrats to swiftly reverse course on their severely misguided and intentionally injurious agenda so we can work together to get our nation back on track. |
Last year, the Atlanta Passport Agency issued nearly 22 million passports — and is currently on track to break this record for Fiscal Year 2023. To help manage this unprecedented demand, the agency recently updated its processing times to 10-13 weeks for routine passports and 7-9 weeks for expedited applications. Notably, these processing times do not include mailing times and only apply to new applications submitted on or after March 24th.
A few additional tips from the Atlanta Passport Agency include: - Applicants must have a confirmed appointment to receive assistance, as the agency does not accept walk-ins.
- Monitor the Online Passport Status System for tracking updates.
- Visit the State Department’s travel website for helpful information.
If you and your family have upcoming international travel plans, please keep this information from the Atlanta Passport Agency in mind. Additionally, please know that my office is here to help during this process. If you have questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to contact my Gainesville District office by calling 470-768-6520. |
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After two weeks in Washington, I sure am glad to be back in Georgia’s beautiful Ninth District! This week, I’ll be meeting with local businesses and organizations to learn more about their operations and to discuss how I can help them through my work in Congress. |
Additionally, as we commemorate Holy Week, may we reflect on Jesus’ unparalleled sacrifices, boundless love, and triumph over death. I look forward to celebrating the joyous resurrection of Jesus Christ with my church family on Easter Sunday, and I hope you and your family have a blessed Easter weekend. “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said” (Matthew 28:6).
For updates on the week ahead, please follow along on Facebook, Instagram, Gettr, and Twitter. Have a blessed week! |
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