WASHINGTON, D.C. – Late Friday evening, U.S. Representative Karen Handel was appointed to the Joint Economic Committee (JEC). The JEC is one of just two standing Joint Committees that oversee substantial policy issues in Congress - this to review economic conditions and recommend improvements to national economy policy.
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February 2, 2018
Weekly Newsletter
On Tuesday night, President Trump delivered a powerful, uplifting message to the American people.
The President highlighted the individual stories of people who - through courage, strength and resilience - have overcome difficult circumstances and pursued their own American Dream.
In the end, the President’s speech was about the true American spirit that unites us all. The President called on Congress to continue working to find solutions that will restore hope and make life better for everyone in this country.
January 26, 2018
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January 26, 2018
Weekly Newsletter
On Wednesday, I hosted a Small Business Roundtable with representatives from various John's Creek businesses.
After touring Hargrove Engineers, one of the larger employers in John's Creek, I sat down with 25 project managers from the area to hear a little bit about about their companies and get some insight into how the Tax Cut bill is helping them invest in operations.
I also fielded questions on topics ranging from the tax bill and education loan reform to healthcare and the opioid crisis.
January 23, 2018
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, after Senate Democrats ended their filibuster, the Senate passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to reope
January 21, 2018
Weekly Newsletter
As the government shutdown continues, I wanted to give everyone an update and set the record straight about some of the information - and mis
January 12, 2018
Weekly Newsletter
This week I helped pass H.R. 506, the Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act, through the House Judiciary Committee. It is estimated that 16% of our veterans have been the victim of fraud. That is despicable, and it has to change.
Financial predators have increasingly targeted veterans, particularly elderly veterans living in low-income housing, in an effort to defraud them of their veterans’ affairs benefits. Criminals offer to help veterans by claiming that they can get their benefits approved in record time, but instead they end up charging veterans exorbitant fees while providing them little or no assistance.
Although it is illegal for non-approved agents to charge fees for these "services," there is no criminal or financial penalty associated with the crime. H.R. 506, which I cosponsored last year, closes a loophole in federal law by attaching a criminal penalty for these fraudulent transactions while giving federal prosecutors tools to take legal action against those who defraud our veterans.