Dear Friend,
I hope this newsletter finds you and your family well.
The damage from the severe storms and tornadoes on January 12th is absolutely heartbreaking, and my prayers continue to be with all those impacted by the devastation. In the midst of this destruction, we are seeing our community come together to provide relief and assistance to those in need. We are very fortunate as Georgians to have incredible first responders, emergency management and public safety personnel, and local leaders who immediately went to bat for our community. I’m confident we can and will rebuild stronger than ever.
The Major Disaster Declaration has made grants available through Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation programs for temporary housing and home repairs for affected individuals of Meriwether, Spalding, Troup, and Henry Counties in Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District.
To utilize one of these services, contact FEMA online at disasterassistance.gov, or call using the application phone number at 1-800-621-3362.
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Last week, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the opening of Business Recovery Centers in communities impacted to assist with applying for SBA disaster loans. These centers are located at the Locust Grove Public Library in Henry County, the William Griggs Recreation Center in Troup County, and the Spalding Senior Center in Spalding County.
Click here for a full breakdown on locations, hours, and information for centers in Henry and Troup Counties.
Click here for a full breakdown on the location, hours, and information for the center in Spalding County.
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Last Thursday, it was great to speak with members of the Homebuilders Association of West Central Georgia. I provided a legislative update to the group, took questions, and had an insightful discussion about important issues facing homebuilders. Thank you for having me!
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Thank you to everyone who came to Washington, D.C. last week to celebrate the right to life. Life begins at conception, and I will always fight to protect our nation’s most vulnerable in Congress. I remain committed to defending every precious life, born and unborn.
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Recently, I was proud to be honored with an A rating from Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America for standing up against the pro-abortion agenda of the Biden Administration. Following two years of one-party Democrat rule, there is now a House majority that stands for life.
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This week the House of Representatives returns to Washington, D.C. to consider the following pieces of legislation:
H.R. 159 - To implement merit-based reforms to the civil service hiring system that replace degree-based hiring with skills- and competency-based hiring, and for other purposes, as amended
H.R. 300 - To amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require the publication of settlement agreements, and for other purposes, as amended
H. Con. Res. 7 - Commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran demonstrating in more than 133 cities and risking their safety to speak out against the Iranian regime's human rights abuses, as amended
H.R. 255 - To amend the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to develop a study regarding streamlining and consolidating information collection and preliminary damage assessments, and for other purposes
H.R. 259 - To provide for an online repository for certain reporting requirements for recipients of Federal disaster assistance, and for other purposes
H.R. 388 - To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes
H.R. 346 - To establish a task force on improvements for notices to air missions, and for other purposes, as amended
H.R. 290 - To provide for transparent licensing of commercial remote sensing systems, and for other purposes
H.R. 342 - To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require reporting relating to certain cost-share requirements, and for other purposes
H.R. 400 - To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the amount that may be invested in small business investment companies
H.R. 399 - To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes H.R. - To amend the Small Business Act to increase transparency, and for other purposes
H.R. 21 - Strategic Production Response Act
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!
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Sincerely,
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Drew Ferguson
Member of Congress
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