Press Releases

Monroe, GA – Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) will host Mobile Office Hours with two opportunities for 10th District residents to meet with his staff this August. 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 agency. “Whether I’m in Washington, D.C. or working hard in the dis... Read more

Milledgeville, GA – Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) today announced that he will host his annual Service Academy Day on Saturday, August 19th on the campus of Georgia Military College. The event is designed to familiarize students with the application and nomination process for the nation’s five military service academies. Students in grades eight through twelve are invited to attend. The event will take place from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. in the Goldstein Center for the Performing Arts Auditoriu... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018, by a vote of 344 – 81. The NDAA authorizes funding for the U.S. Department of Defense, establishes our national security priorities for the next fiscal year, and provides crucial resources for service members and their families. “Just think about the threats that America faces, most especially from ISIS and the pursuit of nuclear technology by Iran and ... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Jody Hice (R-GA) today welcomed Gwinnett County resident Emma Babushkin, a sophomore at Mill Creek High School and the overall winner of Georgia’s 10th Congressional District’s Congressional Art Competition, to our Nation's capital as she was recognized alongside competition winners from across the United States. Beside other first place finishers, Emma’s work will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Her piece, titled “Theodore,” was made from graphit... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Jody Hice (R-GA) today voted to advance two measures designed to improve the enforcement of America’s immigration laws and enhance public safety. H.R. 3003, the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act, strengthens current law to combat reckless sanctuary cities that shield unlawful, criminal aliens from federal immigration enforcement. H.R. 3003 will also empower the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to stem the f... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Jody Hice (R-GA) recently congratulated Rachael Liu, a 2017 graduate of Archer High School and resident of Dacula, Georgia, who earned the Congressional Award Gold Medal. To receive this prestigious award, students must spend two or more years completing 400 hours of community service and focus an additional 200 hours on personal development and physical fitness. “I was extremely proud to attend this year’s Congressional Award Gold Medal Ceremony and congra... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Jody Hice (R-GA) spoke on the House floor this week to honor the lives of Sergeants Curtis Billue and Christopher Monica of the Georgia Department of Corrections, who were killed by two escaped inmates on June 13, 2017 in Putnam County, Georgia. Hice’s speech can be viewed online here. “Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of two Georgia State Corrections Officers, Sergeants Curtis Billue and Christopher Monica, who were killed in the line of duty June 13th in Putnam Co... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Jody Hice (R-GA) yesterday introduced H.R. 2945, the Congressional Personal Safety Act, which will allow Members of Congress to carry a firearm anywhere in the United States, except for the U.S. Capitol Building. “Personal protection and being able to defend oneself against an assailant is part of the fabric of our Constitution, which is why I am an ardent believer in the Second Amendment,” said Congressman Hice. “While Members of Congress are all average Americ... Read more

In the wake of this morning’s shooting at the Congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, my thoughts and prayers continue to be with my friend and colleague, Congressman Steve Scalise, the courageous Capitol Police officers, the staff members, and all those impacted by this horrific and senseless attack. I am thankful for the bravery shown and the quick action of our law enforcement and first responders, which undoubtedly saved many innocent lives today. Given that two legislative business d... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, June 15, 2017 at approximately 6:00 p.m., Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA) will host a telephone town hall meeting with constituents of the 10th District of Georgia. This is the ninth conference call forum Congressman Hice has hosted since 2015 and the third he has hosted this year. During the live telephone town hall, residents will hear a brief legislative update from Representative Hice and will have the opportunity to ask him questions on a wide range of topics. “... Read more