Press Releases

Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) took immediate action to advance legislation that helps combat radical acts of terrorism. Passing the House today, the Countering Terrorist Radicalization Act combines three homeland security bills into one piece of legislation, including Rep. Loudermilk’s bill - the ALERT Act. "Any bloodshed in our homeland is way too much, and those with ties to any terror… Read more »

Governor Nikki Haley of South Carolina was recently questioned in a Homeland Security Oversight and Management Efficiency subcommittee hearing. Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) questioned Governor Haley about the dangers of transferring Guantanamo Bay detainees to the United States. Click here to watch Rep. Loudermilk's questions and… Read more »

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has named Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) a “Hero of Main Street” for supporting legislation critical to the retail industry such as infrastructure investment, international trade, tax reform, and labor issues. The "Hero of Main Street" award was created by NRF in 2013 to recognize members of Congress for their… Read more »

Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) announced that ten students from Georgia’s 11th District have received nominations to attend a U.S. military service academies. “Every year, we are blessed to send some of our most talented students to attend our nation’s prestigious service academies, and this year is no different,” said Rep. Loudermilk. “These students have all demonstrated an outstanding… Read more »

Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement after voting to support our military: “We owe it to our military to fully support their efforts. Every day they sacrifice so much for our freedoms, and they need to know we are giving them the tools, resources, and support they require to do their jobs. This years’ National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) enhances our nation’s… Read more »

With the recent discovery of natural gas off the coast of Israel, Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) took the republican lead on an amendment authorizing the U.S. to help protect Israel’s coastline and gas infrastructure from attacks. The Israel Maritime Assistance amendment enables the procurement of the David’s Sling weapon system for the purposes of intercepting short-range missiles, promoting… Read more »

As Chairman of the Science Oversight Subcommittee, Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) exposed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), an independent government agency created to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation's financial system. He issued the following statement after questioning FDIC officials responsible for overseeing thousands of American’s private information:… Read more »

Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) will join the Georgia National Guard, Defense Commissary Agency, and others for the grand opening of the Military Family Support Center on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the Marietta Plaza. The Military Family Support Center will serve the needs of military families from across the north Georgia region. Joined by Senator Johnny Isakson and others from the… Read more »

Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) has announced the winners of the 2016 Congressional Art Competition for the 11th District at the Downtown Gallery in Cartersville. Elizabeth Sutton, who attends Kennesaw Mountain High School, won the grand prize for her piece called “Home.” “The artwork we received this year was truly awe-inspiring and an incredible testament to the creative talent right here in… Read more »

Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) has issued the following statement on his support of the End Executive Overreach Act: “During our nation’s founding, James Madison expressed his fear that one branch of the federal government could accumulate too much power when he said, ‘The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands…may justly be pronounced the very… Read more »