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 »

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) led 14 of his House Republican colleagues in sending a letter to the New York Times, Reuters, Associated Press, and CNN demanding answers regarding reports that freelance photojournalists associated with these organizations were present at the scene of Hamas’ deadly terrorist attack on Israel.   The lawmakers raise serious… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) led 25 of his House Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Director Steven Dettelbach expressing concern over the agency’s recent rejection of public comments related to the ATF’s proposed rule that redefines language related to Federal Firearms… Read more »

Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Andrew Clyde (GA-09) and Tim Walberg’s (MI-05) legislation, H.R. 4468, the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act of 2023, passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support by a vote of 221-197. The bill prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing its proposed rule that would… Read more »

Gainesville, GA — Today, Representative Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement after the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) decided to retain Gainesville’s Green Street Post Office, reversing its previous position to sell the property and relocate the facility.   “For decades, Gainesville residents and local leaders have advocated for relocating the Green Street Post Office… Read more »

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) led 25 of his House Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Government Accountability Office (GAO) Comptroller General, Gene Dodaro, urging the GAO to evaluate if the Department of Interior’s recent cancellation of seven oil and gas lease permits constitutes a “rule” for purposes of the Congressional Review Act (CRA).… Read more »

Washington, D.C. — In honor of National Adoption Month, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) congratulates Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor’s Partner, Judy D. Sartain, on being recognized by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) as a 2023 Angels in Adoption Honoree.  Each year, the CCAI selects individuals, families, or organizations across the nation who make… Read more »

Washington, D.C. — Through the ongoing appropriations process, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) has fought to protect and preserve the Ninth District’s Lake Lanier and Buford Dam. In March, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) paused its misguided efforts to rename Lake Lanier and Buford Dam. To ensure taxpayer dollars cannot be used in any future attempts to rename these… Read more »

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 6126, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, which passed this evening by a vote of 226-196: “Given Hamas’ barbaric terrorist attack on October 7th and ongoing assault against our greatest Middle Eastern ally, Israel, this legislation is not only timely… Read more »

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) reintroduced the Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act to reinstate sanctions that President Trump placed on the Iran-backed Houthis and redesignate the group as a foreign terrorist organization.   Last week, the USS Carney, a U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer in the northern Red Sea, intercepted three missiles and… Read more »