WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 1808, Democrats’ so-called “Assault Weapons Ban,” which ultimately passed the House this evening by a vote of 217-213.     “Last month, I warned that Democrats’ gun control legislation, disguised as a ‘commonsense compromise,’ would initiate… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) penned an op-ed in Townhall detailing his newly introduced bill RETURN (Repealing Excise Tax on Unalienable Rights Now) our Constitutional Rights Act, which would eliminate the federal excise tax on firearms and ammunition.    Read the full op-ed below or in Townhall HERE. Shall Not Be Infringed — Or Taxed Over the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) and 53 original cosponsors introduced the RETURN (Repealing Excise Tax on Unalienable Rights Now) our Constitutional Rights Act to eliminate the federal excise tax on firearms and ammunition. … Read more »

During a House Oversight Committee hearing on gun violence, one Republican congressman criticized Democrats for having it all wrong when it comes to trying to prevent school shootings. Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga., cited White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who said President Biden does not believe in "hardening" schools with tighter security, Clyde asserted that… Read more »

Federal firearms dealers are getting their licenses revoked or not renewed by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms at a much greater rate since President Biden first came to office, a GOP lawmaker said Wednesday.   “Federal Firearms Licensees are being denied renewals or their licenses are being taken away at a rate of about 500% greater since Biden was in office… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Rep. Andrew Clyde (GA-09) penned an op-ed in the Washington Times detailing why protecting Americans’ Second Amendment rights exceeds providing empty promise gun control proposals.    Read the full op-ed below or in the Washington Times HERE.   Constitutional Rights Transcend Evil Deeds   What happened in Uvalde, Texas, just a few days… Read more »

For Immediate Release: Contact: Claire Hurley Today, Representatives Andrew S. Clyde (R-GA) and Ted Budd (R-NC) sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Acting Director Marvin Richardson to voice their opposition to two proposed regulations issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) that infringe on the Second Amendment rights of every… Read more »