Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 2943, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, with the support of Congressman Hice. This legislation authorizes funding for the Department of Defense and includes important national security policies. Congressman Hice released the following statement after the passage of the bill: “In recent years, America’s national security capabilities have been hampered and hollowed out by the unwillingness of the Pres... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5047, the Protecting Veterans’ Educational Choice Act, a bill sponsored by Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) by a vote of 411 – 3. This legislation will empower student-veterans seeking to advance their education and will provide them with guidance from institutions of higher learning if they choose to transfer from one college or university to another. Congressman Hice released the following statement in response to the passage... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 34, the 21st Century Cures Act, by a vote of 392 – 26. This legislation is a comprehensive healthcare package that will expedite the discovery, development, and delivery of medical treatments and cures. According to the Congressional Budget Office, this bill is entirely offset and paid for. Additionally, it does not change or raise the budgetary caps in current law. Congressman Hice released the following statement after the... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) issued the following statement after the announcement that President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Congressman Tom Price, M.D. (GA-06) to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS): “Obamacare has been a complete and utter disaster since day one. As a leading voice in the House to repeal and replace this deeply flawed law, along with his broad healthcare and budget experience, Congressman Price is the right choice to reverse O... Read more

Monroe, GA – U.S. Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) released the following statement after he presented two local veterans with military medals on Tuesday, November 8th: “Our nation is blessed to have courageous warriors, like Frederick Adams and Wallace Reed, who served to protect our beliefs, our values, and our democracy. These patriots valiantly and bravely defended us from tyranny. They protected America’s freedoms, defended the weak, and upheld the highest sense of selfless honor. On behalf of... Read more

Monroe, GA – Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) today announced Mobile Office Hours for the month of November. Mobile Office Hours are opportunities for 10th District residents to meet with a member of his staff to discuss their concerns, share their priorities, or seek help with a federal agency. “It’s my pleasure to host Mobile Office Hours where I bring the services of my office to communities throughout the 10th Congressional District,” said Congressman Hice. “In November, I look forward to sendi... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA) released the following statement in response to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) decision to resume its investigation of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for criminal wrongdoing regarding her private email server: “The investigation of Hillary Clinton is more significant than simply locating emails. It’s about ensuring that the integrity of our national security has not been severely undermined by the careless behavior ex... Read more

Monroe, GA – Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) today announced Mobile Office Hours for the month of October. Mobile Office Hours are opportunities for 10th District residents to meet with a member of his staff to discuss their concerns, share their priorities, or seek help with a federal agency. “In addition to my three offices in Georgia, I regularly host Mobile Office Hours where I bring the services of my office to your community,” said Congressman Hice. “In October, I look forward to sending mem... Read more

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5303, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016, by a vote of 399-25. The bill authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) water infrastructure projects for navigable waters, harbors, ports, inland waterways, and flood control. Congressman Hice released the following statement after the passage of the bill on the House Floor: “In recent years we’ve seen Washington’s influence grow larger, and all too often, we have seen the fe... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5687, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Mandates Revision Act of 2016. This bill, sponsored by Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA), reduces monetary waste by terminating or modifying compulsory reports deemed extraneous by the agency. Congressman Hice released the following statement after the legislation passed the House Floor: “Restoring government efficiency starts by removing wasteful practices. H.R. 5687, the GAO Mand... Read more