Press Releases

Monroe, GA – In an ongoing effort to provide excellent constituent services, Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) will host Mobile Office Hours with two opportunities for 10th District residents to meet with his staff in February. Mobile Office Hours provides residents who are unable to visit the Congressman’s office because of time or location restrictions the opportunity to meet with a knowledgeable member of his staff to discuss their concerns, share their priorities, or seek help with a federal age... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10), a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, announced that Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz (UT-03) has appointed him to serve as Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations. Chaired by Congressman Mark Meadows (NC-11), the Subcommittee on Government Operations holds public officials accountable and ensures that the American people have access to critical information about the operations of the federal ... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017, by a vote of 238 - 183. Congressman Hice released the following statement in response to the passage of the measure: “No American should ever be forced to pay for abortions. Period. The Hyde Amendment has been a staple of protecting the unborn for 40 years, saving more than two million lives, including 99,350 lives in the State of Geo... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. Con. Res. 3, the FY’17 Budget Resolution which establishes the method to repeal Obamacare. Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA) released the following statement after the passage of the legislation: “The history of Obamacare is clear-cut: It was crafted behind closed doors, with no real discussion of opposing views; it was overly complicated, riddled with mountains of mandates and penalties; and it has failed to rein in costs, causing... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representative passed S. 84, legislation which will provide an exception to a limitation against the appointment of a person as Secretary of Defense who is within seven years of having left active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces. Congressman Hice released the following statement after the passage of the legislation: “As an intelligent and seasoned warrior, General James Mattis will serve our country with bravery and honor as ... Read more

Milledgeville, GA – U.S. Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) today announced the names of the high school and college students whom he nominated for appointments to America’s Service Academies. He also extended his congratulations to Jacob Allen of Loganville, William Johnson of Warrenton, and Alexis Shirley of Watkinsville, the first of his nominees to receive academy appointments this year. “It is my honor to offer my congratulations to these exceptional students who are among the best and brightest... Read more

Monroe, GA – In an ongoing effort to provide excellent constituent services, Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) will host Mobile Office Hours with three opportunities for 10th District residents to meet with his staff in January. Mobile Office Hours provides residents who are unable to visit the Congressman’s office because of time or location restrictions the opportunity to meet with a knowledgeable member of his staff to discuss their concerns, share their priorities, or seek help with a federal ag... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H. Res. 11, a resolution objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to the Israeli-Palestinian peace process: “Down to the bitter end, the Obama Administration continues to undermine and threaten our relationship with Israel, our strongest ally in the Middle East. Ambassador Power’s abstention vote in December might as well have b... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 26, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2017. Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA), an original co-sponsor of the legislation, released the following statement after its passage: “The rapid build-up of burdensome federal regulations has not only severely slowed the growth of our economy but has also stifled employment opportunities. To address this, the House, with my support, swiftly passed the REI... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 612, the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, by a vote of 360 - 61. This critical legislation invests in our Nation’s harbors, dams, locks, and other water resources infrastructure. The measure includes the Water Resources Development Act of 2016, which passed the House in September, as well as provisions to diminish maintenance barriers and improve water delivery to drought-stricken communities. In ad... Read more