Jobs & the Economy

Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Hice announced that he will participate in the 2016 Offshore Energy Tour with House Majority Whip Steve Scalise in South Louisiana on April 6th, 7th, and 8th. Congressman Hice released the following statement regarding the trip: “American energy exploration is critical to our Nation’s pursuit of energy independence,” said Congressman Hice. “I’m honored to join Majority Whip Scalise and several of my colleagues on the Louisiana Offshore Energy Tour. The Gulf o... Read more

Washington D.C. – Today, the President announced his decision to remove the Atlantic Ocean lease from the nation’s Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2017-2022. Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) issued the following statement after the President’s announcement: “With the removal of the Atlantic Ocean lease from the OCS plan, the President is content to deny millions of Americans in the southeast of jobs, higher wages, and a stronger, more robust economy. The President’s sh... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 2029, the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015. This includes a package of tax extensions and provisions that prevent $622 billion in tax increases, fosters small business investment, and benefits consumers and the American business community. Congressman Jody Hice issued the following statement after the measure passed: “With the passage of the PATH Act of 2015, I am confident that American entrepr... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, the United States House of Representatives voted to disapprove of two Environmental Protection Agency rules, the “New Source Performance Standards” rule and the “Clean Power Plan” rule. These new rules would impose additional mandates on the Nation’s energy producers. Congressman Hice released the following statement in regards to the passage of the measures: “I am pleased that the House voted to disapprove of the new EPA rules that would effectively impose cap and trade... Read more

Hice to Host Veterans Appreciation Coffee Monroe, GA – Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) today announced that he will host a “Veterans Appreciation Coffee” on Wednesday, November 11th. Congressman Hice invites 10th District veterans to stop by his Monroe district office between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm for coffee and doughnuts. Congressman Hice will be there to thank veterans for their service and to discuss important issues facing our military and veterans. “I look forward to Veterans Day and the opport... Read more

Today, Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) announced he will host Georgia’s 10th Congressional District Annual Academy Day on Saturday, August 29th at Georgia Military College. This 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 encouraged to attend, and no registration is required. The event will take place in the Legislative Chambers room on the second floor of the his... Read more

Coach Richins was also Lt. Col. Richins, a reservist home after a year's deployment as an Army logistics officer in Afghanistan. He was struggling with the disorientation experienced by almost all such returning vets. Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2685, the Fiscal Year 2016 Defense Appropriations Act, by a vote of 278-149. Congressman Hice released the following statement in regards to passage of the bill: "I was proud to support this legislation that provides vital funding for our nation's military in the fight against terrorism. While terror organizations like ISIS continue to rob the world of freedom and liberty, it is essential that our military is well-armed, well... Read more

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WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) introduced H.R. 1897, to Amend the Grazing Improvement Act introduced by Congressman Raul Labrador (R-ID) and enacted into law in December 2014. The Grazing Improvement Act cut through bureaucratic red tape and enabled ranchers to utilize an expedited permitting process in order to allow cattle to graze more freely on public lands in the eleven most Western states in America. Hice's bill extends the Grazing Improvement Act by including grass... Read more