US Representative Barry Loudermilk (ga-11)
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Georgia strengthens presence on GOP steering committee
Rep. Barry Loudermilk of Georgia has been unanimously reelected to the House Republican Conference's Steering Committee for the 119th Congress.
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Rep. Barry Loudermilk addresses justice for Riley and transparency on January 6 events
Rep. Barry Loudermilk discusses various topics through social media posts dated November 20-21, including justice for Laken Hope Riley related to open border policies under Biden-Harris administration and accountability issues surrounding January...
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Lawmakers urge swift aid for farmers hit by Hurricane Helene
Rep. Barry Loudermilk of Georgia, alongside the entire Georgia Congressional Delegation and other Southeastern members of Congress, has called for immediate disaster relief for farmers affected by Hurricane Helene. The bipartisan and bicameral letter addressed to Congressional leadership emphasizes the urgent need for federal support to mitigate economic damage in the agricultural sector.
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Georgia seeks swift federal aid approval after Hurricane Helene
This week, Representative Barry Loudermilk joined the entirety of Georgia's Congressional Delegation in urging President Biden to swiftly approve a request for a Major Federal Disaster Declaration. This declaration is sought to release crucial federal disaster relief funds for families, businesses, and local governments affected by Hurricane Helene.
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Loudermilk critiques DoD IG report on Jan 6 Capitol events
Rep. Barry Loudermilk, Chairman of the House Administration Committee's Oversight Subcommittee, recently addressed the U.S. House of Representatives to discuss perceived flaws in the Department of Defense Inspector General's (DoD IG) report on the events of January 6, 2021.
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Loudermilk's bills aim at reducing political influence in US financial regulations
Washington D.C. (September 19, 2024) | This week, Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) released a statement following the passage of his bills H.R. 4823, the American Financial Institution Regulatory Sovereignty and Transparency (American FIRST) Act, and H.R. 4648 in the U.S. House.
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Loudermilk and Grassley demand answers from Mayorkas over DHS interference
Washington D.C. (August 20, 2024) | This week, Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Chairman of the Committee on House Administration's Oversight Subcommittee, and Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) sent letters to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demanding answers about DHS interference in the DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigations. The interference was detailed in the DHS OIG's report entitled "United States Secret Service Preparation for and Response to the Events of January 6, 2021," which was...
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House Financial Services Republicans demand Gruenberg's resignation from FDIC
Washington D.C. (August 14, 2024) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) recently joined all House Financial Services Committee Republicans in sending a letter—led by Chairman Patrick McHenry (NC-10)—to Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chair Martin Gruenberg demanding his immediate resignation. Despite announcing his intent to resign, Chair Gruenberg continues to push partisan regulatory initiatives while failing to take appropriate steps to address the widespread and entrenched misconduct at the agency.
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Secret Service criticized in redacted DHS OIG report on Jan. 6 response
Washington D.C. (August 5, 2024) | On August 2, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General (DHS OIG) released a redacted version of its January 6th report on the United States Secret Service (USSS) to the public. The 82-page document outlines significant lapses in the USSS response during key events on January 6, 2021.
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Bipartisan resolutions introduced to boost employment opportunities for Americans with disabilities
Washington D.C. (August 2, 2024) | Today, Reps. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Marc Molinaro (NY-19), and Mike Thompson (CA-04) introduced dual resolutions calling on legislative branch entities to increase purchases of goods and services from the procurement list maintained by the AbilityOne Commission. The aim is to employ procurement practices that ensure each legislative entity meets its statutory obligations and maximizes employment opportunities for Americans with disabilities.
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Rep. Loudermilk demands release of U.S. Secret Service report on Jan. 6 events
Washington D.C. (July 24, 2024) | This week, Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Chairman of the Committee on House Administration's Oversight Subcommittee, wrote to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding the refusal to release outstanding reports concerning the security failures on and around January 6, 2021.
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Rep. Loudermilk seeks answers from U.S. Capitol Police on January 6th gallows investigation
Washington D.C. (July 23, 2024) | This week, Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Chairman of the Committee on House Administration's Oversight Subcommittee, wrote to United States Capitol Police (USCP) Chief J. Thomas Manger requesting records and information related to USCP's investigation into the gallows assembled on the Capitol Grounds on January 6, 2021.
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Rep. Loudermilk files amicus brief supporting Steve Bannon's emergency relief request
Washington D.C. (June 26, 2024) | This week, Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Chairman of the Committee on House Administration's Oversight Subcommittee, filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court addressing what he describes as procedural flaws in the January 6 Select Committee’s actions and subsequent contempt and criminal referral of Steve Bannon.
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Rep Loudermilk announces military academy appointments for Georgia's 11th District
Washington D.C. (June 21, 2024) | This week, Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) announced that fourteen students from Georgia's 11th Congressional District have received appointments to attend a U.S. military service academy. Earlier this month, on June 7th, 2024, Rep. Loudermilk hosted a send-off reception to honor these young Americans eager to serve the country.
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Rep. Loudermilk reintroduces bill raising financial reporting thresholds
Washington D.C. (June 14, 2024) | This week, Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) reintroduced the Financial Reporting Threshold Modernization Act (H.R. 8686) to raise the Currency Transaction Report (CTR) threshold from $10,000 to $60,000 and ensure it is periodically adjusted for inflation. Updating this threshold aims to reduce the compliance and filing burden for small community banks and credit unions.
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House passes act aimed at improving delivery of federal services
Washington D.C. (May 22, 2024) | This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5887, the Government Service Delivery Improvement Act introduced by Reps. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Byron Donalds (FL-19), and William Timmons (SC-04).
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Rep. Loudermilk secures additional USPS commitments for election integrity
Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) has announced additional commitments from the United States Postal Service (USPS) to ensure election integrity ahead of the 2024 elections. The congressman stated, "As we get closer to the 2024 elections, all Georgians deserve to have their election mail handled properly and reliably. I am pleased to see USPS taking action to address this, and reaffirming their commitment to election integrity. I will continue to work closely with USPS to ensure all operational breakdowns and service disruptions are remedied as quickly as possible.”
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Rep. Loudermilk demands resignation of FDIC Chairman amid misconduct allegations
On May 10, 2024, Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) issued a statement in response to both the Wall Street Journal investigation and an independent report by Cleary Gottlieb. These investigations focused on allegations of a toxic work culture and widespread misconduct at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
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Rep. Loudermilk on Passage of House National Security Supplemental Package
Washington, D.C. (April 20, 2024) - Rep. Barry Loudermilk of Georgia's 11th District has expressed his views following the passage of a national security supplemental package by the House of Representatives. Speaking on the legislation that was voted on in four separate bills, Rep. Loudermilk commended Speaker Johnson for allowing individual amendments and votes on each bill."I appreciate Speaker Johnson breaking down the national security supplemental legislation into four individual bills that allow for members of the House of Representatives to offer amendments on the...
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Rep. Loudermilk and GA House Republicans Demand USPS Address Delays
Rep. Barry Loudermilk and the Georgia Republican Congressional Delegation have raised concerns about the current state of mail service delivery in Georgia, urging USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to address significant delays and operational breakdowns. In a letter addressed to DeJoy, the lawmakers expressed frustrations felt by constituents due to mail delivery issues."As Members of the United States House of Representatives, we have received numerous calls from constituents frustrated with the abrupt delay in delivery and receipt of their mail," the lawmakers stated...