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Congressman Hice (GA-10) appeared on Newsmax’s ‘Wake Up America’ this morning with Rob Finnerty to discuss H.R. 1, the “For the People Act. “This is anything but for the people. This is literally the federal government taking over elections and tipping the scales permanently in favor of the Democrats,” said Congressman Hice. “This is a horrendous bill. It’s something the Democrats have actually been fighting for over a year. We’ve dealt with this over the last year in the Oversight Committee; th... Read more

Monroe, GA – Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) today invited high school students throughout the 10th District to participate in the 2021 Congressional Art Competition. Students in grades nine through twelve may submit two-dimensional entries, such as paintings, drawings, photos, computer-generated art, collages, and prints, to his office for consideration. The first-place entry will represent Georgia’s 10th District for one year in the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. “Each year, ... Read more

Watkinsville, GA – On Wednesday, February 17, 2021, the Office of Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) presented the Hice Headliner Award to Oconee County business owner Maria Reese. Over the past year, Maria has found a way to help the community she loves by putting her sewing skills to work, organizing volunteers to make 13,000 facial coverings. “Before the coronavirus shutdown, Maria ran a busy alternation shop in downtown Watkinsville,” said Congressman Hice. “But during the shutdown, she pivoted f... Read more

Milledgeville, GA – On Wednesday, January 27, 2021, Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) awarded the first “Hice Headliner” of the year to Tasha Pounds of Baldwin County, the manager of Johnnie McDade’s Grocery, a full-service grocery store and meat market in Milledgeville. Tasha began her career there as a cashier 23 years ago – she had no idea back then that one day she would be serving her community on the frontlines of a global pandemic. “During COVID-19, Tasha has continued to work and provide cit... Read more

Greensboro, GA – Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) today announced that Kettle Creek Battlefield, a historic Revolutionary War site located in Wilkes County, Georgia, has been designated as an affiliated area of the U.S. National Park Service (NPS). Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior David Bernhardt approved the designation, signing the decision memorandum, on January 14th. “I am thrilled to announce that Kettle Creek Battlefield is now an affiliated site of the National Park System,” ... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) led 33 House Republican colleagues in a letter demanding better living accommodations, safe and sanitary conditions, and full access to available amenities for the U.S. National Guard deployed to the U.S. Capitol Complex. The letter requests a full explanation as to why Guardsmen were ordered out of Capitol Complex buildings on January 21 and instead placed in nearby parking garages. Additionally, the letter requests answers as to how the N... Read more

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jody Hice (R-Ga.) issued the following statement in accordance with the introduction of H.Res. 58, legislation to memorialize the 22nd of January as the “Day of Tears” to honor the millions of unborn children lost to abortion since the January 22, 1973, U.S. Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, and to encourage Americans to lower the nation’s flag to half-staff in mourning each year on this date. Senator Mike Braun (R-In.) introduced a companion resolution i... Read more

Greensboro, GA – Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) today announced the names of twenty-four students from the 10th Congressional District whom he nominated for appointment to United States Service Academies. Each year, he is privileged to nominate eligible candidates to the United States Military (USMA), Naval (USNA), Merchant Marine (USMMA), and Air Force (USAFA) academies. These prestigious institutions prepare young Americans to become commissioned officers in the United States Armed Forces. “Con... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA) today announced that he will host his first telephone town hall of the year on Thursday, January 7, at 6:00 p.m. for residents of Georgia’s 10th Congressional District. This live event will include an opportunity for constituents to ask Congressman Hice questions regarding current events and issues of concern. “In addition to my Coffee with Your Congressman events, constituent meetings, and business roundtables, I enjoy touching base with folks bac... Read more

Monroe, GA – In this week’s edition of his email newsletter, Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) honored Dee Pelewski, the director of the Oglethorpe County Senior Citizen Center, as the “Hice Headliner” for the month of December. Each month, Congressman Hice recognizes one outstanding local citizen who goes above and beyond to help their neighbors and strengthen our community. “I’m grateful for people like Dee Pelewski who provide seniors with meals, activities, transportation, and other important se... Read more