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I am proud to represent the 8th Congressional District of Georgia. | Committees: and | Also at .

Tifton, GA
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Joined January 2011
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Mar 13

    My weekly email newsletter is a great way to stay updated on my work on behalf of . You can sign up for my email updates here:

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  2. 2 hours ago

    On this day in 1945, Nazi Germany surrendered to Allied forces, ending WWII in Europe. Today, 73 years later, we remember and honor those of the Greatest Generation who paid the ultimate sacrifice fighting against tyranny for the freedoms we enjoy today.

    in 1945, Victory over Nazi Germany became official. After years of hard fighting, German forces formally surrendered, thus bringing the war in Europe to a close.
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  3. 2 hours ago

    This week is a time to recognize our educators & educators across the country. I'd like to thank both current & retired teachers, including my sister & mother, for your hard work & dedication helping our children to achieve their full potential.

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    4 hours ago

    PASSED out of Committee → H.R. 2590, by , amends the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to modernize the funding of wildlife .

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  5. 6 hours ago

    This morning my bill to help get more sportsmen & women back in the outdoors while generating more funds for wildlife conservation will be marked-up in . More info on H.R. 2591 here: . Watch LIVE @ 10:15AM here:

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  6. 21 hours ago

    The House has just passed my legislation to close a gap in burial benefits for our veterans. You can read more here:

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  7. May 7

    Later today, the House will consider legislation I sponsored which would close a gap in burial benefits for our veterans. You can find more information on the Veterans Cemetery Benefit Correction Act (H.R. 4910) here:

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    May 3

    . honors eight Middle Georgia students heading to US Military Academies

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  9. May 3

    I'm very pleased to announce that 8 students have received appointments to U.S. Military Service Academies. Being appointed to an academy is an honor, & I congratulate these students for the hard work they have done to be appointed. More info here:

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    May 3

    Today is . Honor the day by praying or allowing a moment of silence to reflect on Soldiers we've lost serving our nation.

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  11. May 3

    This , please join me in praying for our service men and women stationed around the world and their families, as well as the loved ones of the crew of a Puerto Rico Air National Guard C-130 which crashed near Savannah, Ga. yesterday.

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  12. May 2

    My office is following the crash of a Puerto Rico Air National Guard C-130 aircraft near Savannah, Ga., and our thoughts and prayers are with the crew and their loved ones during this time.

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  13. May 1

    I always enjoy visits to and getting to see the great ag research our universities put forth. Thanks for having me!

    United States Congressman toured today with assistant dean Joe West. He toured the Tift Building and Agricultural Research Building.
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  14. May 1

    The reason we say "small businesses are the backbone of our country" is because it couldn't be more true. 99.9% of all businesses are , and the 29M of them in the U.S. employ 47% of all private sector employees. RT to celebrate in our communities.

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    May 1

    Farmers across the nation agree – is essential. The maintains & strengthens the farm safety net & crop insurance program to ensure America's farmers can continue producing even under the most challenging circumstances.

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    Apr 30

    I'm often thanked for my service when people see me in uniform. But, our & families serve, too, often without ever signing up for military service. Have you thanked the in your life?

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    Apr 26

    Today, , Dan Forster and representatives from met with to discuss next steps for the Pittman Robertson Modernization Act. They also talked about and Rep. Scott's extensive bow collection.

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  18. Apr 26

    Congratulations to Mike Pompeo on his confirmation by the Senate to be our next Secretary of State. I know he will serve our nation well, just as he did in the House and at the CIA.

    Welcome to the State Department, Secretary Mike Pompeo.
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  19. Apr 26

    This Saturday (April 28th) is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a time to safely dispose of unneeded and expired medication and help curb the public safety crisis that is opioid abuse. You can find a collection site near you here:

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  20. Apr 26

    There's an urgent need for , to continue to ensure operational capability of BMC2/ISR platforms (like JSTARS) while also making future investments in space-based capabilities. I'll continue pushing for this as we get into

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  21. Apr 26

    The , & play a key role in drug and human trafficking interdiction from transnational criminal organizations. This is tough and dangerous work, and we thank the joint forces who put their lives on the line every day to protect our country.

    A suspected smuggler, who jumped from his burning vessel, is pulled aboard an interceptor boat from the Cyclone-class patrol coastal USS Zephyr (PC 8) by members of the U.S. Coast Guard and Navy in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean on April 7, 2018.
    A suspected smuggling vessel that went ablaze, as U.S. Coast Guard and Navy crews approached to intercept it, burns in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean April 7, 2018.
    Members of the U.S. Coast Guard and Navy aboard an interceptor boat launched from Cyclone-class patrol coastal USS Zephyr (PC 8) work to extinguish a fire on a suspected smuggling vessel in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean April 7, 2018.
    Cyclone-class patrol coastal USS Zephyr (PC 8) crew conducts ship-to-ship firefighting to extinguish a fire aboard a low-profile go-fast vessel suspected of smuggling in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean April 7, 2018.
    All in a day's work: , & crews saved 4 lives, put out a fire & interdicted half a ton of cocaine. The Coast Guard has increased its presence in the known drug-transit zones of the Eastern Pacific Ocean & Caribbean Basin. Learn more:
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