Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA) today released the following statement after H.R. 1628, the American Health Care Act (AHCA), passed the U.S. House of Representatives: “Hardworking Americans can no longer bear the high cost of health care in our country, and the time for relief is now. The AHCA promotes policies that will lower health care premiums, stabilize the insurance markets, improve the quality of care, and increase consumer choice, while continuing to provide affordable co... Read more

Left to right: Don MacPherson, owner of the Gilded Lily, Emma Babushkin, & Congressman Jody Hice Monroe, GA – On Saturday, April 29th, Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) unveiled the winning entry for the 2017 Congressional Art Competition. During a public ceremony at the Monroe Art Guild, Congressman Hice revealed that Emma Babushkin, a sophomore at Mill Creek High School, won 1st Place with her graphite sketch, entitled “Theodore.” Emma received two airline tickets and an invitation to attend a na... Read more

Monroe, GA – U.S. Representative Jody Hice (GA-10) honored Quinn Hasty, the recipient of the Honorable Mention in the 2017 Congressional Art Competition, at the Monroe Art Guild on Saturday, April 29th. Quinn, a junior at Apalachee High School, submitted an ink portrait, entitled “Jack.” She was one of 54 high school students from the 10th Congressional District who participated in this year’s contest. Click HERE to view photos from Saturday’s ceremony. ### Read more

Monroe, GA – U.S. Representative Jody Hice (GA-10) honored Rebecca Moye, the recipient of the People’s Choice Award in the 2017 Congressional Art Competition, at the Monroe Art Guild on Saturday, April 29th. Rebecca, a junior at Loganville Christian Academy, submitted a color pencil drawing, entitled “Tropical Majesty”. She was one of 54 high school students from the 10th Congressional District who participated in this year’s contest. Click HERE to view photos from Saturday’s ceremony. ### Read more

Monroe, GA – Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10), in coordination with the Alzheimer’s Association, will host a Coffee and Conversation event at the Warren County Senior Citizen Center. This free, informational event will take place on Thursday, May 11th from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Congressman Hice will provide a legislative update, speak with Alzheimer’s patients, families, and caregivers about their experiences with the disease, and lead a question and answer forum for others to share their per... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Jody Hice (R-GA) today released the following statement after the introduction of the MacArthur Amendment to improve H.R. 1628, the American Health Care Act (AHCA): “Without question, no one is more committed to repealing Obamacare than I am. I’ve fought since day one to roll back Obamacare’s government takeover of our health care system. After a full evaluation, countless meetings and negotiations, input from my constituents, and with the addition of the MacArt... Read more

Monroe, GA – Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10), in partnership with Monroe Downtown and the Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts, today announced that he will host the 2017 Congressional Art Competition student celebration on Saturday. The event, which will feature an artwork scavenger hunt, will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Monroe Art Guild, located at 205 South Broad Street. Those who complete the hunt will be entered into a drawing for prizes. During the event, Congressman Hice will announce the winne... Read more

(Monroe, GA) Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) today announced that he is inviting the public to cast their vote for the People’s Choice Award in the 2017 Congressional Art Competition. Fifty-two high school students in Georgia’s 10th Congressional District have submitted their artwork for a chance to receive a trip to Washington, D.C. and the honor of having their artwork displayed in the United States Capitol. While artists from the Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts will decide who receives this t... Read more

COVINGTON, GA – The Newton/Covington Office of Economic Development (NCOED) hosted Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA) this week for an economic development tour of the area. The NCOED gave Hice, who represents Georgia’s 10th District, a picture of the economic opportunities presented by longstanding businesses and those just breaking ground located in the Newton, Covington, and Walton area. Representative Hice visited three businesses on his tour of the region, which took place on Wednesday, April 11t... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA) today released the following statement regarding yesterday’s U.S. military airstrikes in Syria: “My heart aches at the horrific images that came out of Syria earlier this week. I stand with the President and commend his swift and decisive action. I have the deepest appreciation for our brave men and women in uniform for their efforts and execution which make it possible for the United States to send a strong message to Assad and the international c... Read more