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God Bless,

Rep. Barry Loudermilk

U.S. Congressman, Georgia’s Eleventh District

Washington D.C. (April 29, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement following the U.S. House vote on S.Con.Res 33: Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.

“Border security and immigration enforcement are vital elements of any sovereign nation and are too important to be left unfunded. I continue to believe that Homeland Security should be funded in its entirety through proper annual appropriations; but the ability to ensure ICE and Border Patrol can operate without the threat of constant interruptions is vital to our national security.

“Americans consistently show support for enforcing secure borders and the removal of foreign criminals, and my Republican colleagues and I are using every avenue available to deliver on this issue, as our colleagues across the aisle stand in opposition to the rule of law. Protecting the American homeland should be a core function of our government, and this legislation allows us to ensure that it will.”

Washington, D.C. (April 29, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement on the U.S. House vote on S. 1318: Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act:

“Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, we have faced a Constitutional dilemma, how to balance the constitutional responsibilities of the federal government to ‘provide for the common defense,’ while simultaneously protecting an individual’s right to privacy, and ensuring due process. Since the passing the Patriot Act, I have opposed the government intrusion into a U.S. citizen’s private communications without the due process requirement of obtaining a search warrant. With my experience in military intelligence, I also understand the importance of FISA in deterring attacks on the United States, our citizens, and allies. This is why I fought hard to impose reforms in FISA, to strike a balance between the government’s responsibility to provide safety and individual right to privacy.

“With the recently adopted reforms yielding positive results, and additional enhancements to ensure compliance, I believe the legislation just passed continues to allow those charged with the defense of the U.S. the tools and authority necessary to maintain our national security, while also protecting the rights of Americans. Individual liberty is paramount to a free society, and I am confident that this legislation is sufficient in maintaining that liberty.”

Washington D.C. (April 30, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement following the U.S. House vote on H.R. 7576 – Farm, Food, and National Security Act.

“Since our nation’s founding, agriculture has played a vital role in ensuring America remains prosperous. Our farmers dedicate their lives to the grueling work it takes to keep our country fed and to cultivate natural materials we use in our everyday lives. We owe them a debt of gratitude for this work and our government must continue to secure the stability in this industry needed to ensure a major sector of our economy functions at its best.

“It has been nearly a decade since Congress has taken decisive action in support of farmers and, in that time, the uncertainty has made it increasingly difficult for agricultural production to operate at its most effective levels. That, in turn, leaves America vulnerable, as an inability to fully secure our own food supply is a threat to our national security. With the passage of a new Farm Bill, America’s farmers will be able to operate under a clearly defined framework that allows them to produce without fear of interruptions at the hands of Washington dysfunction, and the risks to American food security will be sufficiently mitigated. This legislation is long overdue, but I am pleased to see it finally make it over the finish line.”

S. 1318 – Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act (Sponsored by Rep. Crawford / Judiciary Committee)

S. Con. Res. 33 – Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035. (Sponsored by Sen. Graham / Budget Committee)

H.R. 7567 – Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Sponsored by Rep. Thompson (PA) / Agriculture Committee)

Senate Amendment to H.R.7147 – Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.

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