Press Releases

Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement regarding House passage of H.R. 1865 the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017: “Whether we choose to believe it or not, sex trafficking is a huge problem here in the United States, and it is time we bring those responsible to justice. In 2016, my home state of Georgia ranked sixth in the nation… Read more »

Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) today issued the following statement after meeting with Georgia Governor Nathan Deal yesterday regarding state tax reform: "During my meeting with Governor Deal, we discussed several issues important to Georgia. Under Governor Deal’s leadership, Georgia has remained one of the nation’s best states to do business. We are competitive on a global scale and… Read more »

Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) today issued the following statement regarding the House of Representatives passing the Congressional Accountability Act (H.R. 4924 and H.Res. 724), which reforms the process for responding to harassment and discrimination in Congress: Read more »

Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) has named two new members to his staff. Wayne Dodd will serve as District Director in the Georgia offices, and Brandon Cockerham will serve as Communications Director. Rep. Loudermilk issued the following statement: "I’m very excited to have Wayne and Brandon join our team. My Congressional staff has done an exceptional job serving the people of the 11th… Read more »

Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement answering President Trump’s call for Congress to empower Cabinet Secretaries with the authority to inject merit back into the federal workforce. “In Tuesday’s State of the Union Address, the President’s call for congressional action was loud and clear: “All Americans deserve accountability and respect –and that is what we are… Read more »

Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement in regard to the train crash in Virginia: "In route to the Congressional Republican Annual Retreat, the train carrying members of Congress, spouses and staff collided with a garbage truck attempting to cross the tracks. I thank God for His protection, as my wife and I are fine, but our hearts and our prayers are with the victims,… Read more »

Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement following the Senate vote to fund the government and our military, effectively ending the shutdown of the federal government: “I am relieved that this senseless government shutdown is coming to a close. Democrats in the House and Senate manufactured this crisis to force Congress to grant amnesty to people who are not legally in our… Read more »

Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement after the House Financial Services Committee passed his bill, H.R. 4607- the Comprehensive Regulatory Review Act (CRRA), earlier today: “One of the problems that exists within federal regulatory agencies is the failure to clean up their regulatory portfolios. Although current law requires periodic reviews of regulations, many… Read more »

Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement after voting on a Continuing Resolution that included funding for health care (CHIP) for children and our military: "Thousands of children and families in Georgia and across the nation were let down by Democrats in Washington D.C. Thursday evening. Democrats are playing political games that jeopardize access to health care for… Read more »

Rep.  Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement today after the House voted on final passage of the historic Tax Cuts and Jobs Act:  “This is an investment in the American people. By lowering taxes for millions of middle-income Americans, by doubling the standard deduction, and by getting government out of the way so American businesses can grow - we are investing… Read more »