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Rep. Barry Loudermilk

U.S. Congressman, Georgia’s Eleventh District

Washington D.C. (May 22, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) issued the following statement following the introduction of H.Res. 1314: America 250 Commemorative Flag Act. This Act would allow the 250 commemorative flag to fly on all federal buildings, along with our official U.S. flag and the POW/MIA flag.

“As the United States celebrates our Semiquincentennial, officially recognizing the America 250 ‘Betsy Ross’ flag would publicly honor the courage and sacrifice of our founding, and remind all Americans of the principles upon which our Republic was built. Displaying this historic flag across federal properties would serve as a lasting tribute to our nation’s heritage and reaffirm our shared commitment to preserving the ideals of freedom, unity, and self-governance for generations to come.”

Original Co-Sponsor Support:

“This year, we honor 250 years of freedom and independence preserved by millions of patriots and by the sacrifices they made to protect our liberties. Our flag represents far more than our united nation. It stands as a symbol of the courage, sacrifice, and resilience that built this country and defended our freedoms for generations. As a veteran myself, I am proud to support this legislation recognizing the America 250 Flag as an official flag of the United States.” – Congressman Clay Fuller (R-GA)

“America’s strength has always come from our commitment to freedom, self-government, and the constitutional principles that make this nation exceptional. The American flag reflects that legacy and the sacrifice of generations who defended it. I am pleased to cosponsor this resolution recognizing the America 250 flag as we commemorate this historic milestone.” – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (R-NY)

“As we celebrate 250 years of American independence, we honor the generations of Americans who sacrificed to build, protect, and strengthen our democracy,” said Congressman Suozzi (D-NY). “Our flag has always stood as a symbol of freedom and opportunity, not just here at home, but around the world. At a time when our nation can feel deeply divided, this anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on our shared values, recommit ourselves to the Constitution and the rule of law, and remember that there is more that unites us than divides us.”

“I’m proud to support Congressman Loudermilk’s resolution to allow for the historic America 250 ‘Betsy Ross’ flag to fly over every federal building for the remainder of 2026,” said Congressman Nehls (R-TX). “This flag will serve as a beautiful reminder for every American of the principles that our nation was built on and pay tribute to the freedoms we all enjoy today.”

Dan Newhouse [R-WA], Pat Harrigan [R-NC], Michael Lawler [R-NY], Brian Babin [R-TX], Ryan K. Zinke [R-MT], John R. Carter [R-TX], Earl L. “Buddy” Carter [R-GA], Ralph Norman [R-SC], Andy Biggs [R-AZ], Randy K. Weber Sr. [R-TX], Scott Fitzgerald [R-WI], Mike Collins [R-GA], Michael K. Simpson [R-ID], Pete Sessions [R-TX], Michael Cloud [R-TX], Mark Harris [R-NC], W. Gregory Steube [R-FL], Juan Vargas [D-CA], Gary J. Palmer [R-AL], David P. Joyce [R-OH], H. Morgan Griffith [R-VA], Sheri Biggs [R-SC], Marlin A. Stutzman [R-IN], Guy Reschenthaler [R-PA]

H.R. 1041 – Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act (Sponsored by Rep. Bost / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)

H.R. 6047 – Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026 (Sponsored by Rep. Barrett / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)

H.R. 2616 – Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act (Sponsored by Rep. Walberg / Education and Workforce Committee)

H.R.4382, America’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act, sponsored by Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK)
– Directs the U.S. Treasury to mint and issue two separate commemorative coin programs to honor the 2028 summer games in Los Angeles and the 2034 winter games in Salt Lake City
– Commemorative coin programs are budget neutral, and excess funds collected from the sale of these coins will aid in the execution of the Games and support their legacy programs, including the promotion of youth sports in the United States.

H.R. 5437 – Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act
– Activist litigation attorneys have begun suing stone slab manufacturers (kitchen countertops) due to actions by OSHA non-compliant third-party fabricators earlier in the supply chain, primarily in California.
– The bill would prohibit civil actions brought against a manufacturer or seller of a stone slab product for harm resulting from the alteration of such a product by a fabricator.

Letter from Rep. Lawler (R-NY) to President Trump urging further oversight of UNRWA.
– The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is riddled with corruption and actively supports groups like Hamas.
– President Trump and Congressional Republicans zeroed out support for UNRWA’s activities in Gaza, but not Lebanon and Syria. This letter asks the president to block all US funding to UNRWA.

Letter urging the Trump Administration to reinstate the Protect Life Rule for Title X
– This letter urges President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reissue the Protect Life Rule to restore program-integrity safeguards to the Title X Family Planning Program.
– The Protect Life Rule would reinstate a clear separation between Title X-funded family planning services and abortion-related activities, consistent with Title X’s prohibition on federal funds being used in programs where abortion is a method of family planning.

Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice announced JobCorps will begin a phased pause in operations – but, there are still great free and low-cost programs to help young adults build their futures.

Check out these alternatives:
✅ Georgia Youth ChalleNGe Program – Residential program for ages 16–18 focused on education + job skills.
✅ Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) – Hands-on training in trades, healthcare, IT & more.
✅ Xcel Strategies – mentoring young people in Soft Skills, Job Skills and Trade Skills
✅ Georgia Building Trades Academy YouthBuild – For ages 16–24: GED prep, construction training, and leadership.
✅ Goodwill Career Centers – Job search help, workshops, and training all across GA.

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