Dear Friends,
Since taking office, this President has brought hardworking Americans higher taxes, higher prices, and lower paychecks. Now, his weak leadership and radical big-government policies have officially brought the U.S. economy into a recession, defined as two consecutive quarters of negative growth, measured by gross domestic product (GDP). With GDP falling 1.6% in the first quarter of 2022 and with last week’s report by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) showing the U.S. economy shrank 0.9% during the second quarter of 2022, our country has formally entered a recession.
Congressional Democrats and Joe Biden own this economic decline. Their policies overstimulated our economy, and Americans continue to feel the pinch as a result. Instead of reversing course away from these failed policies that caused this recession in the first place, they're doubling down and trying to ram through another massive tax and spend plan which will result in higher prices for consumers and only exacerbate the economic crisis. The Democrats’ solution is to increase taxes on every single income bracket, grow the government with more programs and handouts, and ignore the real harm their Left-wing policies are causing.
The “Inflation and Recession” Reconciliation bill, which was released last week, proposes many initiatives that are bad for America. This bill raises taxes through a "Made-in-America" tax increase, the cost of which will land on American families, manufacturers, energy producers, medical innovators, and job creators already suffering under 40-year high inflation. Although the Democrats claim this package only targets “large corporations” with tax increases, the burden will ultimately be carried by working families through higher prices, fewer jobs, and lower wages. This bill is also the latest step in the Democrat's war on domestic energy, with provisions that add billions in taxes on American-made oil and gas, increased red tape, and new fees and royalties for domestic energy production.
Looking further into this legislation, the Democrats are again attempting to revive their innovation-killing drug pricing controls, which will result in fewer new cures and treatments for patients, as well as longer wait times for life-saving medicines. Simply put, a socialist drug pricing scheme will have terrible long-term consequences for Americans’ health. To make matters worse, their big government proposal allows the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to hire 87,000 new agents to target the private banking information of our citizens. As a result, IRS audits will rise for all individuals by more than 1.2 million per year with nearly half of that increase targeting Americans making $75,000 per year or less. Rest assured, I will continue to fight back against these radical policies.
|
| Thank You Summer Interns |
A big thank you to our second session of summer interns – Peyton and Hans. They have done an outstanding job helping serve the people of Georgia’s Third Congressional District!
|
| Border Security is National Security |
Last Wednesday, I joined American Agenda to discuss my recent trip to Eagle Pass, Texas. This administration's reckless open border policies have incentivized the surge across our southern border, which has culminated in over half a million illegal immigrants evading apprehension by Border Patrol since last October.
Click here to watch the full interview.
|
| Standing for Law-Abiding Citizens 2A Rights |
Last Friday, House Democrats passed H.R. 1808, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2021. I strongly opposed this bill and as the radical-Left continues to try and chip away at law-abiding citizens’ Constitutional right to bear arms, I will always stand against any attempt to erode the rights of American citizens who abide faithfully by the law.
|
| Stay Connected |
I hope to see you around the Third District this month! Remember to keep an eye on my website and check out my Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts to stay up-to-date with the latest news from the Third District and Washington.
If you are having issues with a federal agency or have a casework question, don’t forget to reach out to my Newnan District office at 770-683-2033.
Sincerely,
|
|
| FOLLOW US |
|
|
| In This Edition |
- Biden's Recession
- Thank You Summer Interns
- Border Security is National Security
- Standing for Law-Abiding Citizens 2A Rights
- Stay Connected |
| Top News |
|
Rep. Ferguson to Newsmax: I Saw 'Brutal' Migrant Conditions on Border Trip
Newsmax
Rep. Drew FERGUSON, R-Ga., recounted his recent trip to the southern border, detailing on Newsmax the "brutal" conditions he witnessed the migrants there facing. Speaking to "American Agenda" on Tuesday, Ferguson describes his trip to the border town of Eagle Pass, Texas.
VIDEO: American Agenda (Newsmax)
Opinion: GOP frustration grows over immigration surge
AJC
They get a glimpse of migrants trying to get across the border and issue a call for action by President Biden. And nothing changes. “What’s shocking to me is how normal the chaos has become,” said U.S. Rep. Drew FERGUSON, R-West Point. During a visit to the Texas border on Monday, the Georgia Republican labeled the scene ‘eye-opening.’ He called on Democrats to recognize the threat from the record number of migrants.
Atlanta area U-S rep. gets a look at Oconee Nuclear
WGOG
A U-S representative from the western edge of Georgia was among Republican lawmakers who got a look last week at a number of power project facilities in Oconee and Pickens. Rep. Drew FERGUSON was among a handful of congress members on a sight-seeing trip organized by Jeff Duncan, South Carolina’s 3rd District representative. A statement released by Duncan’s office quotes Ferguson as saying, “I was pleased to join Rep. Jeff Duncan and my colleagues to learn about the work, research, and partnerships in the energy space taking place at Clemson University, along with touring a hydro facility, the Oconee Nuclear Station, and the Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative.
“Americans are less safe because of this”: Congressman warns | American Agenda Insurance
USSANEWS
Newsmax border correspondent Jaeson Jones reports on the dangers at the southern border on Wednesday’s “American Agenda,” including Rep. Drew FERGUSON, R-Ga., comments on the inaction from the Biden administration
US Bipartisan Lawmakers Ask DOJ For Antitrust Efforts Update
Competition Policy international
In a July 26 letter to the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division, Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., who co-sponsored the bill, and Reps. Drew FERGUSON, R-Ga., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Ken Buck, R-Colo., and David Cicilline, D-R.I., urged the division to help Congress understand how it is enforcing the antitrust laws following the enactment of the law.
Lawmakers press Justice Dept. on antitrust reform
American Dental Association
In a July 26 letter to the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division, Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., who co-sponsored the bill, and Reps. Drew FERGUSON, R-Ga., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Ken Buck, R-Colo., and David Cicilline, D-R.I., urged the division to help Congress understand how it is enforcing the antitrust laws following the enactment of the law.
Bipartisan bill on antibiotics faces crucial stretch
The Hill
Other committees that have jurisdiction over the bill in the House include Ways and Means, Veterans’ Affairs, Armed Services, Judiciary and Homeland Security. The bill was first introduced in September 2020, before being reintroduced by Bennet, Doyle, Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.), and Rep. Drew FERGUSON, (R-Ga.) in June 2021.
|
|
