Friends, 

I hope you are doing well. 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

Crime in Washington, DC, has dropped across all categories since President Trump ordered federal law enforcement into the streets of the nation’s capital earlier this month — with carjackings plummeting an astonishing 87% from the same period last year, Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser revealed Wednesday

“The federal surge has had a significant [decrease] on crime in Washington, DC, and we greatly appreciate the surge of officers that enhance what [DC’s Metropolitan Police Department] has been able to do in this city,” Bowser said at a press conference where she unveiled the latest crime data.

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Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act of 2025, H.R. 4145 (Rep. Murphy, R-NC) - This bill would make technical corrections to the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 and amend which jurisdictions petitioners may seek relief in related to water poisoning at Camp Lejeune.

House Resolution recognizing six soldiers at Ft. Stewart who courageously responded to the recent active shooter incident (Rep. Buddy Carter R-GA) - The six soldiers are First Sgt. Joshua Arnold, Master Sgt. Justin Thomas, Staff Sgt. Melissa Taylor, Staff Sgt. Robert Pacheco, Sgt. Aaron Turner, and Sgt. Eva Rodarte.

Jobs in the Skilled Trades are in even higher demand as President Trump seeks to reindustrialize the U.S. and uplift the American worker. Many of these jobs come with great salaries and benefits. My Congressional office is hosting our 5th Annual Skilled Trades Fair in September, and we’re inviting every high school student, with an interest in pursuing these fulfilling careers, to seize this incredible opportunity to network with Georgia’s top trade schools and businesses.

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"Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice announced JobCorps will begin a phased pause in operations – but, there are still great free and low-cost programs to help young adults build their futures.”
 
Check out these alternatives:
✅ Georgia Youth ChalleNGe Program – Residential program for ages 16–18 focused on education + job skills.
✅ Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) – Hands-on training in trades, healthcare, IT & more.
✅ Xcel Strategies – mentoring young people in Soft Skills, Job Skills and Trade Skills
✅ Georgia Building Trades Academy YouthBuild – For ages 16–24: GED prep, construction training, and leadership.
✅ Goodwill Career Centers – Job search help, workshops, and training all across GA.
 

In our last article we discussed a few examples of emergency situations and shared resources on how you, your family, and your business can be better prepared.  This article will provide information on steps to take after a major live event.

First, it is good to know how a disaster declaration is made. “When a disaster strikes, local government officials review the damage to determine the extent of the incident and its impact. If the state, Tribal Nation, or territory determine they need federal assistance, they submit a request for a federal disaster declaration.  

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1. Labor Day gas prices lowest since 2020
2. The US economy’s rebound in the second quarter was stronger than previously reported
3. Stocks hit all-time highs as US economy grows faster than expected on strong consumer spending, AI investments
4. Embattled Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook hit with 2nd criminal referral from Trump housing director

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