Delivering On Our Promise

Dear Friend,

I hope this week's newsletter finds you and your family well.

With House Republicans set to take control next Congress, we are ready to act on behalf of the American people and be a much-needed check on the Biden Administration. On day one, we will hit the ground running on our Commitment to America – a four-pillar plan that will change course from the overbearing policies of the radical Left and deliver real results for Americans. Our Commitment to America will bring an economy that’s strong, a nation that’s safe, a future that’s built on freedom, and a government that’s accountable.

We will deliver on our promise to bring back a strong economy by fighting inflation and curbing the wasteful government spending that is growing our national debt and driving prices of everyday goods and services up. We will deliver on our promise to make our nation safer by fully funding effective border enforcement strategies, infrastructure, and advanced technology to secure our southern border. We will also strengthen public safety by supporting 200,000 more police officers and oppose all efforts to defund the police.

We will deliver on our promise to have a future that is built on freedom by expanding parental choice so students can receive the education their parents know is best. We will also confront unfair practices by big tech and provide greater privacy and data security protections to stop companies from putting politics ahead of people. We will ensure a government that is accountable by conducting rigorous oversight to rein in government abuse of power, provide real transparency, and require the White House to answer for its incompetence at home and abroad.

Our country deserves transparent leadership, and we are committed to providing that to the American people on day one. Click here to visit the Commitment to America website to learn more.

Committee Update

Last Wednesday, the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade held a hearing to discuss trade policy. The Democrat Majority – along with the Biden Administration – has taken an anemic approach to bolstering America’s trade presence in global markets. The Ways and Means Committee – which has jurisdiction over America's domestic and international trade policy – has held only 8 hearings total relating to trade in the past 2 years. America is a leader in the global economy and we cannot sit idly by as the rest of the world advances without us. The Ways and Means committee should be focused on growing market access for American businesses to compete in, not following this administration’s example of a lackluster pursuit of any substantive trade policy.

We have seen how important and effective strong trade policy is for Georgia’s local communities. As a result of trade agreements opening new markets for American exporters, forestry has become the number one industry in our state. In the Third District alone, privately owned timberlands generate over a billion dollars in sales and manufacturing, making it a vital component of our local economy. We should build on that success by furthering global trade agreements to access new markets, reinstate successful programs like the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) that many Georgia companies utilize, not hinder it with overbearing regulations or inaction.

Along with the need to engage with other countries to pursue free trade agreements, I discussed the need for strong intellectual property protections to safeguard American innovators and businesses. Handing over hard-earned American innovation and technology is simply wrong and puts foreign competitors first.

This administration has failed to pursue any beneficial trade policy or actions that would benefit the United States, create more jobs here at home, or allow American innovation and competitiveness to reach its full potential. The Ways and Means Committee would be better served holding a hearing to focus on renewing GSP and MTB which would allow market access for our U.S. exporters, lead to more jobs, and help our struggling economy on the brink of an economic recession.

Click here to watch my remarks during the hearing.

Season Greetings

May your home be filled with peace, joy, and love this holiday season! I’m so grateful for each and every one of you who make our Third District community such a wonderful place to call home. It has always been my mission to represent you in a way that makes you proud – by the way I conduct myself, by making thoughtful decisions, and by exhibiting the strength of character that you expect in the person who represents you.

With the final days of 2022 quickly approaching, I hope that you are able to spend time with your loved ones and reflect on the many blessings we have in our lives. May we also remember and pray for all the servicemembers spending this holiday season overseas protecting our nation.

From my family to yours, Merry Christmas and warmest wishes this holiday season!

Stay Connected

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,

Drew Ferguson
Member of Congress