WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) led over 30 of his House Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director Kiran Ahuja urging the agency to reject a potential petition from the Biden Administration to convert political appointee Claire Trickler-McNulty to a civil service position, otherwise known as “burrowing.”… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the House Foreign Affairs Committee voted to advance Congressman Andrew Clyde’s (GA-09) legislation, H.R. 6046, the Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act, by a bipartisan vote of 34-13. The bill redesignates the Iran-backed Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and reinstates sanctions on the group.   “I’m incredibly pleased that the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) sent a letter to Georgia State Senator William Cowsert, who was recently named Chairman of the Special Committee investigating allegations of misconduct by Fulton County District Attorney (DA) Fani Willis, applauding this critical development, outlining new allegations, and offering assistance as a member of the House… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 7217, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, which ultimately failed this evening by a vote of 250-180. The bill was considered under suspension of the rules, which requires approval by at least two-thirds of voting members.   “While I unequivocally… Read more »

GAINESVILLE, GA— Over the weekend, Representative Andrew Clyde (GA-09) attended and delivered remarks at a send-off ceremony for the Cherokee Company, 121st Infantry Regiment, of the Georgia National Guard ahead of their year-long deployment to Kuwait.   On January 27th, Rep. Clyde joined the Gainesville community, local leaders, and members of the Georgia National Guard at… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 7024, the so-called “Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024,” which ultimately passed tonight by a vote of 357-70:   “From welfare expansion to inflationary deficits, the Swamp’s tax bill is a Trojan Horse for bad policies disguised as tax… Read more »

Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Andrew Clyde (GA-09) and Buddy Carter (GA-01) led 65 House Republicans in introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval to overturn the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) new "digital discrimination" rule.   On November 15th, 2023, the FCC finalized a new rule to “prevent digital discrimination of… Read more »

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, which ultimately passed this morning by a vote of 310-118:   “Our nation’s military should be solely focused on maintaining the most lethal fighting force in the world. Yet during backroom… Read more »

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) and 107 original cosponsors introduced legislation, the Stopping Unconstitutional Background Checks Act, to prohibit the implementation of and funding for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives’ (ATF) proposed rule titled "Definition of ‘Engaged in the Business’ as a Dealer in Firearms."   On August 30th,… Read more »

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) led over 40 of his House Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Department of Defense (DOD) Secretary Lloyd Austin demanding that the DOD immediately suspend all removal activities related to the Reconciliation Monument located in Arlington National Cemetery until Congress completes the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 appropriations… Read more »