Press Releases

Washington D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives, with the support of Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10), passed H.R. 4909, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017. The NDAA authorizes funding for the Department of Defense and includes national security priorities, provisions, and other military-related matters. Congressman Hice released the following statement following the bill’s passage: “In the absence of leadership from the Obama Administration, it is critical tha... Read more

Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Hice released the following statement in response to the Obama Administration’s recent school bathroom directive to all public schools: “Our schools and communities have done just fine in determining how best to accommodate the needs of students on an individual basis without the federal government’s intervention. And that’s how these decisions should be made — locally by parents, teachers, students, and school boards — not by an overreaching executive who ha... Read more

Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) announced that he will host a “Coffee with Your Congressman” at Georgia Military College on Friday, May 27th from 11:45AM to 1:00PM in Milledgeville. The event will be a meet-and-greet opportunity for constituents to visit directly with Congressman Hice. The event is free and open to all 10th District constituents. Congressman Hice released the following statement about the event: “My Coffees with Your Congressman events are a great opportun... Read more

Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) attended the signing ceremony for Luke Udell, a senior at Social Circle High School. Mr. Udell recently accepted his appointment to the United States Naval Academy. Congressman Hice released the following statement about the ceremony: “Being able to nominate talented local students to our prestigious service academies is one of the most rewarding things I have the honor of doing as a Congressman, and something I take very seriously,” said Co... Read more

Washington D.C. – On Tuesday, Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) attended the signing ceremony for Lily Swope, a senior at Walton Grove High School in Loganville. Ms. Swope recently accepted her nomination to the United States Air Force Academy. Congressman Hice released the following statement about the ceremony: “Being able to nominate talented local students to our prestigious service academies is one of the most rewarding things I have the honor of doing as a Congressman, and something I take ver... Read more

Washington D.C. – On Tuesday, Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) attended the signing ceremony for Chris Anderson, a senior at Woodland High School in Stockbridge. Mr. Anderson recently accepted his nomination to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Congressman Hice released the following statement about the ceremony: “Being able to nominate talented local students to our prestigious service academies is one of the most rewarding things I have the honor of doing as a Congressman, and som... Read more

Washington D.C. – This week, Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) introduced H.R. 5047, the Protecting Veterans’ Educational Choice Act of 2016, so that those who have so valiantly served our country receive the counsel they need to make informed scholastic decisions. This bipartisan bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to include information about the educational services available to all veterans seeking to use their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits and requires VA counselors to inform vet... Read more

Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Hice announced the winners of the 2016 Congressional Art Competition. This year, over 52 pieces of artwork from students throughout the 10th District of Georgia were submitted in the competition. The grand prize winner was Bianca Robinson, a senior at Mill Creek High School. The winning piece, titled “Reflection,” was made from charcoal. Congressman Hice released the following statement after the announcement: “Each year, it’s a thrill to see high school art... Read more

Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) invites 10th District residents to attend the 2016 Congressional Art Competition Awards Ceremony at Georgia Square Mall on Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Each spring, Members of the U.S. House of Representatives sponsor a nationwide high school art competition to recognize and showcase the artistic abilities of high school students in their districts and throughout the Nation. Congressman Hice released the following stat... Read more

Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) announced that he will join Georgia’s U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson and David Perdue and other members of the Georgia Congressional Delegation for the annual Service Academy Day on Saturday, April 30th at Dobbins Air Reserve Base. Congressman Hice released the following statement encouraging students to participate in the event: “Our Nation’s service academies have a long tradition of developing tomorrow’s leaders,” said Congressman Hice. “Th... Read more