MERIT Act

  • Loudermilk Investigates Federal Agency for Cyber Breach
    May 16, 2016 - 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 questioni... More
  • Rep. Loudermilk to Attend Military Family Support Center Grand Opening
    May 13, 2016 - 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 acro... More
  • Loudermilk Works to Combat Prescription Drug Abuse
    May 12, 2016 - Combating prescription drug abuse, Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) took action this week by supporting legislation that creates a task force aimed to help people with painkiller drug addictions. He issued the following statement regarding the Opioid Inter-Agency Task Force Act: “We cannot ignore our nation’s... More
  • 2016 Congressional Art Competition Winners Announced
    May 9, 2016 - 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 w... More
  • Loudermilk Moves to End Executive Overreach
    May 3, 2016 - 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, ... More
  • Rep. Loudermilk Receives Award for Conservative Excellence
    Apr 27, 2016 - ACU Chairman Matt Schlapp and Rep. Loudermilk Washington D.C. (April 27, 2016) | The American Conservative Union (ACU) recognized Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) at a ceremony held at the U.S. Capitol today for his support of legislation that advances a strong conservative agenda. Rep. Loudermilk received t... More
  • 2016 Congressional Art Competition Winner to Be Announced by Rep. Loudermilk
    Apr 27, 2016 - Washington D.C. (April 27, 2016) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) will announce the winners of the 2016 Congressional Art Competition at the Downtown Gallery in Cartersville on Friday, May 6, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. The Congressional Art Competition recognizes the artistic talent of high school students th... More
  • Rep. Loudermilk Works to Send Money Back to Taxpayers
    Apr 21, 2016 - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) awards large cash bonuses to its employees every year, though most everyday American families struggle just to make ends meet. In response, Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement in regard to legislation that will put more money back into the pockets... More
  • Rep. Loudermilk Holds IRS Employees Accountable
    Apr 21, 2016 - Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) joins fiscal conservatives in keeping the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) accountable by holding government employees to the same standards as other workers. Rep. Loudermilk issued the following statement: “The IRS is notorious for violating public trust, and this must stop. Ov... More
  • Loudermilk Calls to Impeach IRS Commissioner: Americans Deserve Justice
    Apr 20, 2016 - Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives today calling for the impeachment of IRS Commissioner John Koskinen for violating the public trust. Click here to watch Rep. Loudermilk's full remarks “Instead of responding to Congress’ subpoena, the IRS de... More