Dear Friends,
On Friday morning, the United States Supreme Court released its final decision in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. In a 6-3 ruling, the court upheld Mississippi's law banning most abortions after 15 weeks. In the process, the court overturned both the 1973 Roe v. Wade and 1992 Planned Parenthood v. Casey decisions.
The Dobbs ruling appropriately recognizes the Constitution does not confer the right to abortion, and gives individual states the ability to regulate the practice. The Supreme Court is correct in this ruling based on the Constitution and has exercised sound legal rationale.
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| Protecting Law-Abiding Citizens Second Amendment Rights |
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The Democrats and President Biden have continued to politicize recent heartbreaking events in order to ram through a big-government gun control agenda that would not have prevented these tragedies from taking place. On Friday, Nancy Pelosi put a gun control bill on the House floor that was drafted in secret, did not go through any formal committee process, and was released just hours before the vote. The gun control measure regrettably undermines the fundamental Constitutional rights of law-abiding Americans.
In the bill, there are enough loopholes that will allow blue-state governors to take federal funds and implement their own radical “red-flag” laws – putting law-abiding gun owners at risk of having their Second Amendment rights taken away. Furthermore, this legislation criminalizes routine firearms transactions and needlessly singles out law-abiding citizens under the age of 21 for heightened scrutiny. Even worse, this bill was voted on just one day after the Supreme Court’s historic decision upheld the Constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms to protect themselves and their families.
While I have long been a champion for addressing our nation’s mental health crisis, I opposed this legislation because it only further restricts law-abiding citizens’ Constitutional right to bear arms. We simply won’t eliminate gun violence by making it harder for law-abiding folks to defend themselves.
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| Providing Students with Mental Health Resources |
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Over the past couple of years, we have seen a significant rise in mental health issues with our students – at all grade levels – and what our children need are resources at a very early stage. That is why I continue to push Congress to pass my legislation, the Behavioral Intervention Guidelines (BIG) Act. This essential bill would give schools the necessary resources to assist students with mental health challenges. By accumulating best practices from different schools around the country, the BIG Act prioritizes early intervention to help these young people stay on track.
Last Thursday, the BIG Act was offered as an amendment to H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act, and passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 320-103. I’m very proud to see strong bipartisan support and I call on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to bring the BIG Act up for a vote on the Senate floor.
Click here to watch my remarks on the House Floor.
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| Thank You Summer Interns |
A big thank you to our first session of summer interns – Sydney, Ryan, and Clay. They have done an outstanding job helping serve the people of Georgia’s Third Congressional District!
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| Constituent Services |
One of my highest priorities is to ensure that my staff and I are available to help with whatever federal assistance you may need. Whether it’s local governments, civic organizations, small businesses, or Georgia families who need federal assistance, my staff and I are ready to serve you.
If you need help, please contact my Newnan District Office at (770) 683-2033, and we will do everything possible to find a solution. If you have a policy question, call my Washington, D.C. office at (202) 225-5901.
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| The Week Ahead |
As we start a two-week district work period, I look forward to spending more time traveling around the district to speak with the folks who call it home. Be sure to follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube to keep track of upcoming legislation and events!
Sincerely,
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The Wes Carroll Morning Show
iHeart Radio
Georgia's 3rd District Congressman Drew FERGUSON joins us to talk about Big, Student Loan accountability, the Supreme Court and Chris West.
CSPAN
FERGUSON speaks on the BIG Act prior to passage on the House floor.
Ferguson Applauds Bipartisan Support of the Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act
Insider Advantage
Georgia Congressman Drew FERGUSON (R-GA-03) believes early intervention is one of the critical components of mental healthcare, especially for students. Late last week, Ferguson took to the floor of the U.S. House to speak on his legislation – the Behavioral Intervention Guidelines (BIG) Act, which supports students’ mental and behavioral health.
Ruling gives Georgia green light to push 'heartbeat law'
Times Georgian
U.S. House Republican Chief Deputy Whip Drew FERGUSON (R-Ga.) today issued a statement as well in response to the decision. “The Dobbs ruling appropriately recognizes the Constitution does not confer the right to abortion, and gives individual states the ability to regulate the practice,” FERGUSON said. “The Supreme Court is correct in this ruling based on the Constitution and has exercised sound legal rationale.”
Roe v. Wade overturned, Rep. Ferguson reacts
LaGrange Daily News
“The Dobbs ruling appropriately recognizes the Constitution does not confer the right to abortion and gives individual states the ability to regulate the practice,” said U.S. Congressman Drew FERGUSON, who represents Georgia’s 3rd District, which includes Troup County, via email. “The Supreme Court is correct in this ruling based on the Constitution and has exercised sound legal rationale.”
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Douglas County Sentinel
U.S. Rep. Drew FERGUSON, a Republican whose 3rd Congressional District will include the western two-thirds of Douglas County under reapportionment, praised the ruling. “The Dobbs ruling appropriately recognizes the Constitution does not confer the right to abortion, and gives individual states the ability to regulate the practice,” FERGUSON said. “The Supreme Court is correct in this ruling based on the Constitution and has exercised sound legal rationale.”
Georgia Republicans in Congress cheer, Democrats lament abortion ruling
AJC
U.S. Rep. Drew FERGUSON , R-West Point: “The Dobbs ruling appropriately recognizes the Constitution does not confer the right to abortion, and gives individual states the ability to regulate the practice. The Supreme Court is correct in this ruling based on the Constitution and has exercised sound legal rationale
Ga. leaders react to Supreme Court’s landmark overruling of Roe v. Wade
WSB-TV Atlanta
Republican U.S. Representative from Georgia Drew FERGUSON called the Court’s decision “sound legal rationale.” “The Dobbs ruling appropriately recognizes the Constitution does not confer the right to abortion, and gives individual states the ability to regulate the practice. The Supreme Court is correct in this ruling based on the Constitution and has exercised sound legal rationale.”
Reps. Johnson, Ferguson introduce bipartisan “Gold Star Father’s Day” to honor veteran families
On Common Ground News
In wake of the Father’s Day weekend — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) and Congressman Drew FERGUSON (GA-03) introduced the bipartisan H. Res. 1190, which designates Nov. 9, 2022, as “Gold Star Father’s Day,” nationally.
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