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Loudermilk Votes to Increase Defense Budget

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Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) voted in support of the annual defense funding legislation that ensures military readiness, maintains technology advancement, enhances medical care for troops and their families, and provides essential tools for U.S. soldiers. He issued the following statement: “When our troops sign up to serve, they are willing to lay down their lives for our freedom. The very…

House Lawmakers Voice Support of Judge Neil Gorsuch

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Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) joined with other legislators in sending a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee supporting Supreme Court nominee, Judge Neil Gorsuch. “Judge Gorsuch has shown a deep respect for the rule of law and the original intent of the Constitution, and has not used his office to fulfil a personal or political agenda,” said Rep. Loudermilk. “He is a strong…

Loudermilk Supports States’ Flexibility in Allocating Federal Funds

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Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement after voting in favor of a bill that gives states flexibility in allocating federal funds to communities in need of health care services, rather than being forced to funnel these funds only to Planned Parenthood. “States should decide how to serve the health care needs of their communities, not big government bureaucrats in…

Rep. Loudermilk Announces Winners of the 2017 Congressional App Challenge

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Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) announced Kennesaw Mountain High School student Ryan Cobelli and Wheeler High School student Arvin Poddar as the winners of the 2017 Congressional App Challenge for Georgia’s 11th Congressional District for the second year. Teammates Ryan Cobelli and Arvin Poddar (pictured) created a specially designed app called Legacy Park – an app aimed at closing the…

Loudermilk Supports Bill to Close the EPA

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Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement after co-signing a bill to close down the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): “As an outdoor enthusiast, I am dedicated to preserving our environment and natural resources. However, the EPA is no longer effective in protecting and preserving our environment. “You don't have to look far to find examples of the EPA's bureaucratic…

Loudermilk Introduces Bill to Cut Down Waste and Abuse in Government Agencies

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Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement after introducing a bill to drain the swamp of federal government agencies: “While there are scores of hardworking Americans employed by the federal government, there are also those so entrenched in the bureaucracy, they have learned to game the federal employment system to their advantage. Under current employment policies, it takes…

Loudermilk Supports Delay of Fiduciary Rule

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Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement after President Trump issued an order rolling back the planned implementation of a Department of Labor rule that would impose onerous liabilities for small financial planners:    “Today, President Trump took appropriate action to roll back an egregious overreach by the previous Administration. The rule issued last year by…

Loudermilk Issues Statement on the Supreme Court Nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch

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Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement after President Donald Trump nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch to serve as the next Supreme Court Justice: “America needs jurists on our Supreme Court who respect the separation of powers, honor the rule of law, and uphold the original intent of the Constitution. The Supreme Court does not exist to advance a political agenda or shape…

Rep. Loudermilk Bill to Preserve Historical Property at Kennesaw Mountain Passes House

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Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) reintroduced a bill that passed the House today to preserve a historic piece of property at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. “Our nation has long recognized the importance of preserving historic sites, especially those battlefields where Americans fought and died for freedom,” said Rep. Loudermilk. “Sites such as Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Park…

Loudermilk Named Steering Member of the Republican Study Committee

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Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) was selected to serve as a steering member of the Republican Study Committee (RSC). “It is a very special time in America - a time when we need to be more focused on making a difference than making an argument," said Rep. Loudermilk. "That’s the objective of the Republican Study Committee, so serving on the Steering Committee is a responsibility I am honored to…