Rep. Loudermilk’s Week In Review

Friends, I hope you are doing well. A s your Representative in Congress, it’s a priority to keep you informed of how we’re serving you. If you would like to stay up to date, check out our website , and follow our Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram pages. Looking forward to seeing you in Georgia’s 11th Congressional District or in Washington, D.C. soon. God Bless, Rep. Barry Loudermilk U.S. Congressman, Georgia’s Eleventh District Rep. Loudermilk on Iran War Powers Resolution Washington, D.C. (March 5, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement after voting in opposition to H. Con. Res. 38 – Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran : “The decision by the United States to launch Operation Epic Fury was a necessary and decisive action to defend our nation against imminent threats from the openly hostile Iranian regime. For decades, Iran has made clear its intent to destroy America and has consistently sown death, chaos, and instability throughout the Middle East. Read full statement here Rep. Loudermilk Votes to Fund Department of Homeland Security Washington, D.C. (March 5, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement following voting in favor of H.R. 7744 – Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 : “Today, my Republican colleagues and I voted to restore funding to the Department of Homeland Security. This is annual legislation critical to keeping Americans safe on land, at sea, and in the air. “As the launch of Operation Epic Fury is a bold, neccessary action taken abroad to ensure our national security; Congress must show the same resolve to ensure our security at home. It is no secret that the Biden administration allowed scores of illegal aliens into our country, including many that seek to harm Americans. Illegal aliens on terror watchlists were released into our communities; and with conflict overseas, the threat of retaliatory attacks against America has grown. Despite this reality, Democrats have continued to vote to keep Homeland Security shutdown, preventing DHS from operating at full strength. Read full statement here Rep. Loudermilk Named Federal Lawmaker of the Year Rep. Loudermilk Co-Sponsored the Following Legislation H.R. 4154 – the Employee Rights Act, sponsored by Rep. Rick Allen, House Education and Workforce Committee and the House Judiciary Committee – This legislation would protect the rights of American workers while ensuring fairness and accountability in the workplace.
– Safeguards independent contractor status by codifying the common law definition of “employee,” clarifying the distinction between employees and independent contractors under federal labor law.
– Clarifies the definition of joint employer by requiring that an entity exercise actual, direct, and immediate control over essential terms and conditions of employment in order to be considered a joint employer. Read full bill text here Votes This Week: House Republicans Send DHS Funding to the Senate and Support Ongoing Operations in Iran H.R. 7744 – Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 (Sponsored by Rep. Cole / Appropriations Committee) H. Con. Res. 38 – Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran. (Sponsored by Rep. Massie / Foreign Affairs Committee) H. Res. 1099 – Re-affirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism. (Sponsored by Rep. Mast / Foreign Affairs Committee) Tax Tips for 2026 Click HERE for more information. NOTICE: 2026 Congressional Art Competition Notice to High School students in Georgia’s 11th Congressional District, the 2026 Congressional Art Competition is now open and accepting entries. Please visit http://loudermilk.house.gov for more information. The United States is celebrating its 250th birthday this year, and we are promoting a patriotic theme for our artwork entries. Thank you in advance for your participation. Click HERE to read more Jobs & Career Resources Available in Georgia “Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice announced JobCorps will begin a phased pause in operations – but, there are still great free and low-cost programs to help young adults build their futures.” Check out these alternatives:
✅ Georgia Youth ChalleNGe Program – Residential program for ages 16–18 focused on education + job skills.
✅ Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) – Hands-on training in trades, healthcare, IT & more.
✅ Xcel Strategies – mentoring young people in Soft Skills, Job Skills and Trade Skills
✅ Georgia Building Trades Academy YouthBuild – For ages 16–24: GED prep, construction training, and leadership.
✅ Goodwill Career Centers – Job search help, workshops, and training all across GA. Media Highlights Operation Epic Fury destroys Iran’s navy and cuts missile attacks by 90% in ongoing campaign Oversight Committee chairman suggests criminal referrals are possible in Minnesota fraud probe Trump vows no peace with Iran before ‘unconditional surrender’ Additional Social Media Contact Me Washington DC Office 2133 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515
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