Dear Friends,
Starting on Day One of his presidency, Joe Biden launched his attack on our American energy sector when he killed the Keystone XL pipeline – which could be supplying 830,000 thousand barrels per day of oil from Canada to U.S. refineries.
His policies have led us to $5 per gallon of gas, and as his self-inflicted energy crisis surges, the administration continues to pass the buck, now by blaming domestic energy producers. The facts are clear – this administration is currently sitting on over 4,400 pending Applications for Permits to Drill. Their regulatory and inflationary burdens are thwarting the creation of new large-scale refineries and their regulatory assault has destroyed any incentive for domestic energy producers to invest. Recently, Biden announced that his administration would no longer hold court-ordered offshore oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska.
One of Biden’s most recent proposals called for gas cards to be sent out to Americans. But does Biden plan to send all Americans a gas card, or just the folks that own a car? This pricey, and poorly targeted solution won’t fix this administration’s energy crisis. The solution is simple – restore American energy independence.
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| Gold Star Father's Day |
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Yesterday, I joined Congressman Hank Johnson in introducing legislation to designate November 9, 2022, as national “Gold Star Father’s Day.” We ask everything of our servicemembers, but we also ask a great deal of their loved ones. Gold Star family members carry on the legacy of these American heroes, and our nation is forever grateful for their immense strength and resilience. I am proud to support this bipartisan legislation to designate Gold Star Father’s Day so that we may ensure those who made the ultimate sacrifice will be remembered for generations.
Click here to learn more about this legislation.
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| Standing Up to Big Tech Censorship |
Email services use algorithms to filter emails determined by the platform to be spam. When it comes to political emails, a study from N.C. State found that Google sent 70% of emails from Republicans to spam, while less than 1% of emails from Democrats received the same treatment.
Big Tech should not decide which political emails reach folks’ inboxes and which are sent to spam. This egregiously unfair practice of using algorithms to block conservative ideas – without the consumer’s knowledge or consent – is flat out wrong. I was proud to join my fellow Republicans in introducing the Political Bias in Algorithm Sorting Emails Act – or the Political BIAS Emails Act – to put an end to these practices by Big Tech.
Click here to learn more about this important legislation.
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| Committee Update |
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Last Wednesday, the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to discuss ways to help working women, families, and small businesses. The one thing that was heartbreaking to hear during the witnesses’ testimonies was just how much worse it has been for women in the workforce under the Biden Administration. Whether it's food, fuel, or childcare expenses, the crushing cost of inflation is hurting every single American – and this hearing highlighted that fact.
Click here to watch my remarks.
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| Thanks for Visiting |
Last Thursday, it was a pleasure to meet with the Georgia chapters of the Future Farmers of America. These young men and women exemplify strong leadership, and the future of Georgia’s number one industry will be in great hands. Keep making us proud!
Yesterday, this year’s Congressional Art Competition Winner, Leah Ross from Trinity Christian School, stopped by the Capitol to visit. A big congratulations to Leah for taking this year’s top prize! Her winning piece, ‘Shattered Emotions,’ is now on display in the U.S. Capitol.
It was great to speak with students from Georgia Electric Membership Corp. this morning during their Washington Youth Tour. We discussed the need to bring back American energy independence along with taking some questions from the Third District students in attendance. Thank you for having me!
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| The Week Ahead |
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The House will consider the following pieces of legislation this week:
H.R. 7777 - Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Training Act, as amended
H.R. 7174 - National Computer Forensics Institute Reauthorization Act of 2022, as amended
H.R. 5274 - PREVENT ACT of 2021
H.R. 7072 - NDO Fairness Act, as amended
H.R. 3285 - 21st Century President Act
H.R. 6538 - Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022, as amended
H.R. 1934 - Promoting United States International Leadership in 5G, as amended
H.Con.Res. 59 - Condemning the October 25, 2021, military coup in Sudan and standing with the people of Sudan
H.Res. 720 - Calling for stability and the cessation of violence and condemning ISIS-affiliated terrorist activity in northern Mozambique, including the Cabo Delgado Province, and for other purposes
H.Con.Res. 45 - Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the execution-style murders of United States citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in the Republic of Serbia in July 1999
H.Res. 892 - Calling on the Government of the Republic of Rwanda to release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds
H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (Subject to a Rule)
H.R. 5585 - Advanced Research Projects Agency-Health Act (Subject to a Rule)
Senate Amendment to H.R. 3967 - Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 (Subject to a Rule)
H.R. 4176 - LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act (Subject to a Rule)
H.R. 5407 - Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act, as amended
H.R. 6493 - Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2022, as amended
H.R. 6411 - STRONG Veterans Act of 2022, as amended
Pending Senate Action, Possible Consideration of Legislation Related to Gun Violence
Additional Legislative Items Are Possible
As always, I’m here to serve you. Please contact my office with any questions, comments, or concerns. Be sure to follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube to keep track of upcoming legislation and events!
Sincerely,
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- Standing Up to Big Tech Censorship
- Committee Update
- Thanks for Visiting
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Georgia Rep. Ferguson wants student borrowers to pay off debt themselves
Georgia Recorder
If you’ve been looking forward to paying off that student loan debt, Georgia Congressman Drew FERGUSON has some good news for you. He’s introduced a bill he says will prevent the Biden administration from canceling student loan debt, ensuring the more than 43 million Americans who owe a total $1.6 trillion will have the right to pay off their debt in full.
Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leaders Propose to Combat Gmail Conservative Censorship
Breitbart
Reps. Tom Emmer (R-MN), the chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC); Drew FERGUSON (R-GA), the Republican chief deputy whip; and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) cosponsored the bill.
Ferguson wants to stop mass student debt cancellations
Insider Advantage
Georgia Congressman Drew FERGUSON (R-GA-03) wants to ensure that the Biden Administration will not be able to cancel student loan debt on a mass scale. The Republican Congressman joined with peer Mike Gallagher (R-WI) earlier this week in introducing H.R. 8006, the Student Loan Accountability Act. This legislation also prevents forgiven loans from being tax-exempt and blocks the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from sharing American’s tax data for the purpose of implementing mass loan cancellation.
The Jolt
AJC
U.S. Rep. Drew FERGUSON, R-West Point, introduced a bill to prevent the Biden administration from canceling most student loan debt. A portion of the bill reads, “It is unfair for taxpayers who paid student loans or did not attend college to pay for those who chose to take student loans.”
Ferguson introduces bill aimed at stopping student loan forgiveness
Newnan Times Herald
Drew FERGUSON, who represents Coweta County in the U.S. House of Representatives, has introduced legislation intended to block any attempts at canceling student loan debt.
Georgia Congressman Introduces Bill to Prevent Biden Admin from Canceling Student Loan Debt
Tennessee Star
A Georgia congressman has introduced a bill that would prohibit President Joe Biden’s administration from canceling student debt, a cause championed by the progressive Left. “Hardworking Americans are not responsible for paying off the student loan debt of others,” said Representative Drew FERGUSON (R-GA-03) in a press release.
Charter Spectrum Celebrates Construction of RDOF-Funded Network Expansion in Georgia
Telecompetitor
“Closing the digital divide is critical to ensuring that every community, regardless of zip code, has access to 21st century opportunities,” said U.S. Rep. Drew FERGUSON. “Spectrum is doing great work to bring connectivity to Georgia’s Third District through its high-speed expansion, and this access will provide strong economic growth for our local communities.”
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