Press Releases

Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) led 18 House Republican colleagues in sending the following letter to Jack Dorsey, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Twitter, demanding both accountability and transparency from the social media platform following the cybersecurity breach on July 15, 2020. “The breach raises several concerns regarding the platform’s security infrastructure – and those individuals responsible must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said Congressman Hice. “However, al... Read more

Defend Our Police, Don't Defund Them. Metropolitan Mayors Must Be Held Accountable Today, Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10), along with eight fellow Republicans from the House Oversight Committee sent the following letters to the mayors of three major U.S. cities (Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and New York City) recklessly implementing ‘Defund the Police’ and other anti-law enforcement policies. Local officials in these cities appear willing to sacrifice the safety and well-being of their residents to a... Read more

Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA) introduced the Limiting Infant Fatality and Empowering Nonprofit Organization Workforces (LIFE NOW) Act, which would prevent taxpayer dollars from going to abortion providers under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and allow large 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations to receive relief funding. “The Paycheck Protection Program is designed to assist America’s small businesses and non-profits curtail the economic devastation caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The LIF... Read more

Monroe, GA – Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) today announced that the winner of the 2020 Congressional Art Competition is Isabella Floyd, a rising senior at Mill Creek High School in Hoschton, Georgia. Floyd submitted a photograph, entitled “Inspiration,” which will hang for one year in the U.S. Capitol. Additionally, Congressman Hice is pleased to congratulate Marnie Couch, whose mixed media artwork, entitled “American Soldier,” placed second in the competition. Couch, a rising senior at George W... Read more

Monroe, GA – U.S. Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) today announced the appointments of three additional students from Georgia’s 10th Congressional District who are headed to a United States Service Academy. Logan Paugh, a 2020 graduate of Mill Creek High School, will attend the United States Naval Academy; Austin Herndon, a 2019 graduate of Loganville High School, will attend the United States Military Academy after recently completing a year at the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School; and Jay... Read more

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA) released the following statement to accompany the letter he spearheaded with 39 House Republican colleagues encouraging Majority Leader Hoyer, Minority Leader McCarthy, Chairman McGovern, and Ranking Member Cole to put in place rules and procedures to prevent minority party members from being marginalized and silenced in remote committee hearings and briefings. “Whether it’s pushing massive bailout bills loaded with extreme liberal policies or forc... Read more

Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) today announced that online voting now is open for the 2020 Congressional Art Competition. Starting this afternoon, the public may cast its vote to determine the winning piece, which will hang for one year in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol. The tunnel is the most highly traveled access point between the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Capitol. “As we continue to practice social distancing, we are abandoning our annual reception and traditional jud... Read more

Monroe, GA – In response to Governor Kemp’s shelter-in-place order, Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) today announced that the 2020 Congressional Art Competition will be an online contest. “Students may be home from school, but that won’t stop this year’s Congressional Art Competition,” said Congressman Hice. “As circumstances continue to change, we must adapt, and moving the contest to an online platform is a great way to highlight the work of our talented students while ensuring everyone’s health ... Read more

Monroe, GA – With the heightened awareness and public concerns regarding coronavirus, Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) today announced that he has cancelled his March Mobile Office Hours. “While coronavirus remains a low risk to most Americans, we should be cognizant that many in our community are at a higher risk,” said Congressman Hice. “Out of an abundance of caution and with public health and safety as our highest priority, we are postponing the Mobile Office Hours that were previously schedule... Read more

** POSTPONED ** Hice to Unveil Historical Document Display at Later Date Monroe, GA – With the heightened awareness and public concerns regarding coronavirus, Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) today announced that the March 17th dedication ceremony for the Foundations of American Law & Government display at the Morgan County Courthouse has been postponed. “While coronavirus remains a low risk to most Americans, we should be cognizant that many in our community are at a higher risk,” said Congressman... Read more