Jobs & the Economy

“This afternoon I voted against the ‘Inflation Reduction Act,’ which may be Nancy Pelosi and Joe Biden’s biggest lie yet. Instead of working to reduce inflation, Democrats have jammed through a bill that raises taxes on the middle-class to fund their Green New Deal climate programs. In the middle of a recession, Democrats introduced this radical spending bill, which turns hard-earned… Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C, -- Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA), a member of the House Natural Resources Committee, took to the House Floor last week to speak on behalf of his legislation, H.R. 306, the Kettle Creek Battlefield Study Act, which passed that evening. “Congress has made significant strides in preserving the history of America’s brutal Civil War, and rightfully so. Unfortunately, we… Read more

The Peach State is on the rise, and our economy and job market could not be better. In August, we recorded over 7 million job openings in America, more than the number of people out of work. Unemployment is well below 4%, hourly earnings have risen 3.4% over the past year, and Georgia is once again the top state for business – for the sixth year running. As economic gains continue at a… Read more

Thomson, GA – Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) today announced that the 2019 McDuffie County Job Fair, hosted in partnership with the Thomson-McDuffie Chamber of Commerce, will feature free workshops designed to equip participants for the job-seeking process. Beginning at 10:00 a.m., five seminars covering three topics will be offered in 20 to 25-minute sessions throughout the morning. “If… Read more

Thomson, GA – Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10), in coordination with the Thomson-McDuffie Chamber of Commerce, will host a job fair on Saturday, July 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Thomson-McDuffie Campus of Augusta Technical College. The event will connect community talent with developing businesses and growing industries while offering free continuing-education workshops… Read more

Covington, GA – On Tuesday, May 28, 2019, U.S. Representative Jody Hice (R-GA) hosted Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp for a tour of Stanton Springs, a first-of-its-kind, 1,600-plus acre, industrial park located within Newton, Morgan and Walton counties. Joined by members of the Georgia General Assembly and the Joint Development Authority for Stanton Springs, Hice… Read more

Washington, D.C. – Representative Jody Hice (GA-10) today released the following statement after receiving the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence. This award is given to Members of Congress in recognition of their support for issues critical to manufacturing in the United States. Hice scored 100% based on 27 key votes on the NAM's… Read more

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA) today was named a “Guardian of Small Business” by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a leading small business association representing 350,000 companies nationwide. This award is the most prestigious honor that NFIB presents to Members of Congress in recognition of their efforts to support small business policies. Hice… Read more

Monroe, GA – Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) today announced that Georgia Piedmont Technical College - Newton Campus and the economic development offices of Newton, Morgan, Walton, Jasper, and Greene counties will host their second annual job fair on Friday, October 5th. Building on last year’s success, which drew hundreds of applicants from around the area, the 2018 Regional Job Fair will… Read more

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA) yesterday was recognized as a “Hero of Main Street” by the National Retail Federation (NRF) for his consistent support of legislation important to the retail industry and its millions of small businesses. “Implementing policies that enable our retailers to expand, hire, and obtain the capital to pursue big ideas helps our Main Street… Read more