Washington D.C. (March 15, 2016) |The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) named Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) a “Taxpayer Super Hero” today for his strong support of legislation that safeguards the interests of American taxpayers. Rep. Loudermilk represents one of only 17 congressional lawmakers to receive a perfect 100 percent score in CCAGW’s 2015 Congressional ratings.
“Americans work hard for their money and deserve to keep more of it,” said Rep. Loudermilk. “As a family man and a small business owner for over 20 years, I know firsthand the struggles of hardworking Americans who are overburdened by excessive government spending and regulations. Our future generations deserve much better than what is being passed down to them, and I look forward to continuing the fight to get our fiscal house back in order.”
Since 1989, the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste has issued an annual legislative report that highlights the voting records of all 535 members of Congress. Lawmakers are assigned ratings based on their support of legislation that saves taxpayer money and protects America’s long-term fiscal interests. In 2015, CCAGW scored 100 votes in the House and 35 votes in the Senate.
“We applaud and wholeheartedly thank Rep. Loudermilk for his hard work on behalf of the taxpayers during his first year serving in Congress,” said CCAGW President Tom Schatz. “His courageous votes to cut wasteful spending and make government more accountable should serve as an example to other members, encouraging them to make good on their promises to protect the fiscal interests of American taxpayers.”
“We have no doubt that Rep. Loudermilk will continue to help lead the effort to end wasteful spending and reduce the growing national debt,” added Schatz. “His constituents should be very proud of him.”
Founded in 1984, Citizens Against Government Waste represents the nation’s largest nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government.
