Rep. Loudermilk’s Weekly Newsletter

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Since the previous Congress didn’t officially end until January 3, the incoming freshmen were not allowed to officially hire staff, occupy office space, or conduct any official business, until the day before we started our new roles.

As a small business owner, I have some experience in setting up a new business operation, which is essentially what each new member of Congress was facing. However, instead of having months to hire staff, setup and furnish offices, acquire computer and phone systems, process employee payroll and benefits, get websites and emails online, and order basic office supplies, new members had to accomplish all of this within a few short days.

Even though I had already identified the majority of my staff, and arrived with a contingent ready to go to work, we could not conduct any official business until January 6, the first day of the 114th Congress.

Over the following weeks, as things began to settle into place, I realized that all the chaos in the beginning was preparing me for the way congress operates – a perpetual state of chaos.

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I recently introduced my first piece of legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives – H.R. 1633, the DHS Paid Administrative Leave Accountability Act of 2015. This legislation would require improvements to the tracking and reporting of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees who are under investigation and are placed on paid administrative leave.

Currently, federal agencies have the authority to grant paid administrative leave – an excused absence without loss of pay or charge to individual – and can set policies governing its use. Oftentimes though, employees are put on paid administrative leave for indefinite periods of time, which has resulted in fraud and abuse within the system.

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As I walk through the halls of the Capitol, I am constantly amazed by the creative artwork on display from students across our country. While these pieces are all extraordinary, I believe every entry submitted from the 11th District was worthy of being displayed in the halls of the U.S. Capitol.

Finalists from the 11th Congressional District include:

First Place Winner
Student: Leah Ruff
Art Piece Title: “Chevy Man”
Medium: Oil on panel
School: Cherokee High School
Teacher: Ms. Chris Lambert

Second Place Winner
Student: Kathryn Kampovsky
Artwork Title: “Sad Old Man”
Medium: Graphite and pastel
School: Creekview High School
Teacher: Linda Nicholson

Third Place Winner
Student: Ashli Melder
Artwork Title: “The Forest’s Goddess”
Medium: Photograph
School: Mt. Paran Christian School
Teacher: Joe McSpadden

Honorable Mention #1
Student: Emily Schuvart
Artwork Title: “Painted Skin
Medium: Oil on Paper
School: Etowah High School
Teacher: Shannah Dean

Honorable Mention #2
Student: Haley Tucker
Artwork Title: “Colorado”
Medium: Digital Print
School: The Lovett School
Teacher: Kary Walter

To view photos from this year’s Congressional Art Competition, please visit my Facebook page.

“Of the six proposed budget resolutions, the recommendations presented by Budget Chairman Tom Price and the Republican Study Committee were the only solutions that seek to reform Washington’s unrestrained culture of government spending. While both plans outlined a strong foundation for restoring fiscal responsibility in Washington, I ultimately voted in favor of Chairman Price’s resolution, “A Balanced Budget For A Stronger America.

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KSU Sentinel: Catching Up With Congress

“The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty, and the destiny of the republican model of government, are justly considered as deeply, perhaps as finally staked, on the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people.”

Have you had the opportunity visit our website? We have several important resources available to you, including news releases “hot off the press,” information on how to obtain assistance from a federal agency, tour and scheduling request info – and so much more!

If you require assistance with a federal agency such as the VA, IRS or Social Security Administration, my office can assist you with opening a Congressional Inquiry. While my office cannot override a decision made by a federal agency or guarantee a favorable outcome, we will try our best to ensure a timely response and help you cut through the red tape.

My office can provide assistance with the following Casework Services:

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Thank you again for entrusting me to serve you – the constituents of Georgia’s 11th District – at our nation’s Capital. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact my office.