Friends, 

Happy New Year! I hope you are doing well. My weekly newsletter, the Week In Review, recaps the great work my team and I are doing in Washington D.C. and around Georgia's 11th District. As your Representative in Congress, it’s a priority to keep you informed of how we're serving you. If you would like to stay up to date, check out our website, and follow our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages! 

Looking forward to seeing you in Georgia's 11th Congressional District or in Washington, D.C. soon.  

God Bless,

Rep. Barry Loudermilk

U.S. Congressman, Georgia's Eleventh District

I recently returned to Washington to begin the 119th Congress. It has been an honor to represent Georgia's 11th Congressional District in our nation's Capitol for the past few years, and I am humbled that you've continued to put your trust in me to further the critical work of keeping our nation free, safe, and full of opportunity.

This past week, the House met to re-elect Speaker Mike Johnson, take our oaths of office, vote on the rules governing our legislative processes over the next two years, and certify the results of the 2024 election. With the Speaker and President Trump's leadership, we will continue to hold government accountable, restore transparency, and enact a strong agenda that delivers immediate results for the American people.

During this week's House session, I supported legislation to ensure justice for Laken Riley's family, secure our border, and support Israel's right to defend itself following Hamas' brutal October 7th attacks, by requiring the President to impose sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its recent conduct. Top bills are as follows:

1. H.R. 29 – Laken Riley Act – Rep. Mike Collins (GA-10)
   • This Georgia-led legislation would require Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest and detain illegal immigrants that have committed theft, burglary or shoplifting until they are deported. Additionally, this bill ensures states have standing to take civil action against members of the federal government that do not enforce immigration laws.
2. H.R. 23 – Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act – Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21)
   • This legislation supports Israel in their fight against Hamas following the brutal October 7th attacks and protects American sovereignty by requiring the President to impose sanctions against ICC officials who investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute a U.S. person or our allies. Additionally, it ensures no current or future federal funding goes to the ICC.

The FBI still has no suspects on the January 6 Republican National Committee (RNC) and Democratic National Committee (DNC) pipe bombs, and the Democrats' former January 6 Select Committee failed to report on the many security failures surrounding the event during their 'investigation.'

That's why, as Chairman of the Committee on House Administration's Oversight Subcommittee, I worked with Rep. Thomas Massie (KY-4) from the House Judiciary Committee and released a report on the status of the FBI's pipe bomb probe. Chiefly, among other critical findings, this report highlights why the American people still deserve the truth on this important matter.

You can read more about our top findings here, and the full report in its entirety here. 

ICYMI: This week, I also joined Rob Schmitt Tonight on Newsmax to discuss how my investigation will continue to seek answers in the new Congress regarding any role the FBI might have played in the events of January 6, 2021.

Specifically, I highlighted the Department of Justice's (DOJ) report on the FBI's use of confidential human sources that day, and why this conduct must be thoroughly investigated. 

This week, I co-sponsored several pieces of legislation to kickoff the start of the 119th Congress. These bills are as follows: 

1. H.R. 25 – Fair Tax Act
   • Repeals the current tax code and replaces it with a single national consumption tax.
   • In addition to eliminating all personal and corporate income taxes, the wealth tax, gift taxes, and the payroll tax, the Fair Tax Act also eliminates the need for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
     • Click here to read the full bill text and here to read the exclusive story in the Washington Examiner.
2. H.R. 283 – Panama Canal Repurchase Act
   • Authorizes the purchase of the Panama Canal.
   • Recently, President Donald Trump has stated his interest in bringing the canal back under American ownership to strategically improve our national and economic security. 
     • Click here to read the full bill text.
3. H.R. 309 – National Law Enforcement Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act
   • Establishes a formal program within the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) to support and enhance the community outreach, public education, and officer safety and wellness programs of the National Law Enforcement Museum through grants to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF).
     • Read the full bill text here. 
4. H.R. 163 – Finish the Wall Act
   • Resumes construction of the border wall system within 24 hours of enactment.
     • Click here to read the full bill text.
5. H.R. 296 – Justice for 9/11 Act
   • Nullifies any plea deals made between the U.S. government and the Guantanamo Bay inmates who planned the 9/11 attacks on September 11, 2001.
     • Read the full bill text of the Senate companion legislation here.
6. H.R. 38 – Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
   • Allows individuals with state-issued concealed carry licenses or permits to conceal a handgun in any other state.
   • It also allows residents of Constitutional Carry states to carry in other states.
     • Click here to read the full bill text and here to read the exclusive story in Fox News.

1. CNN: Republican-led January 6 investigation to be its own committee this Congress, GOP lawmaker says 
2. Washington Examiner: Democrats' Jan. 6 report blasts 'work of fiction' attacking Liz Cheney
3. The Hill: House Democrats argue GOP Jan. 6 report defamed Cheney
4. Washington Times: How the House GOP upended Democrats' Jan. 6 Narrative 
5. The Federalist: Here Are The Top 10 Lies Of Liz Cheney And The January 6th Committee 
6. Just The News: J6 retrospective: Barry Loudermilk looks back at the committee that investigated the Capitol riot
7. Washington Examiner: Republicans seek to abolish IRS and make illegal immigrants pay taxes

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