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Sending the Laken Riley Act to President Trump
I had the honor of joining the Georgia Republican Delegation watching Speaker Mike Johnson sign the Laken Riley Act, which now heads to President Trump's desk to be signed into law.
This bipartisan legislation will protect American communities by requiring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to issue detainers and take custody of illegal aliens who commit theft, burglary, larceny, and shoplifting offenses.
Read more about this legislation here.
Passing the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
Last week, the House passed the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which provides life-saving care to babies who survive an attempted abortion.
This legislation imposes strong criminal penalties for those who fail to provide care to children who survive an attempted abortion or report non-compliance.
I was proud to cosponsor and vote for this legislation, which now heads to the Senate.
Read more about this legislation here.
Passing the Fix Our Forests Act
Active forest management techniques and a focus on forest health are needed in our country now more than ever. According to the U.S. Forest Service, more than one billion acres of forest land are at risk of wildfire. Unfortunately, nearly one-fifth of all land overseen by the Federal government is at high or very high risk of wildfire.
This is a result of a buildup of bureaucratic red tape, burdensome regulations, and frivolous litigation that have prevented forest management activities like thinning, prescribed burns, and mechanical treatment.
Last week, the House passed the bipartisan Fix Our Forest Act, which marks a return to active forest management and resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands.
Read more about this legislation here.
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