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FERGUSON INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO REDUCE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RURAL HOSPITALS CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
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U.S. Representatives Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) and Terri Sewell (D-AL) today introduced the Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 to help curb hospital closures in rural communities by ensuring fairness in Medicare hospital payments.
REP. FERGUSON JOINS BIPARTISAN PUSH TO FIX COVID TRAVEL WAIVER DELAYS HURTING GEORGIA’S ECONOMY
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U.S. Representative Drew Ferguson joined members of Georgia’s Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to President Biden urging him to reform the National Interest Exception (NIE) travel waiver program, where delays and inconsistencies threaten the post-pandemic recovery of key industries in the state, including Georgia’s film and television production.
FERGUSON, DOYLE, BENNET, YOUNG INTRODUCE PASTEUR ACT TO FIGHT ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE
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U.S. Representatives Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) and Mike Doyle (D-Pa.), and U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.), today reintroduced the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Up surging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act to encourage innovative drug development targeting the most threatening infections, improve the appropriate use of antibiotics, and ensure domestic availability when needed.
FERGUSON APPLAUDS GOV. KEMP’S DECISION TO END ENHANCED FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
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U.S. Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.), Chief Deputy Whip for the House Republican Conference, released the following statement on Governor Brian Kemp’s decision to end Georgia’s participation in federal pandemic unemployment programs, effective Saturday, June 26, 2021.
FERGUSON APPLAUDS RALPH PUCKETT FOR MEDAL OF HONOR
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U.S. Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) this week honored Colonel Ralph Puckett, a veteran from Columbus, Georgia, who will receive the Medal of Honor for his service and valor on the battlefield during the Korean War.
FERGUSON-SPONSORED MENTAL HEALTH LEGISLATION PASSES U.S. HOUSE
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U.S. Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Republican Conference and a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, lauded the passage of his legislation H.R. 2877, the Behavioral Intervention Guidelines (BIG) Act, in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 323-93-2.
CONGRESSMAN FERGUSON ANNOUNCES 2021 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION WINNERS
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U.S. Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) announced the winners of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition.
FERGUSON JOINS BIPARTISAN GROUP TO INTRODUCE THE FAIR AND OPEN SKIES ACT
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U.S. Representative Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.), the Chief Deputy Whip of the House Republican Conference, today joined U.S. Congressmen Rodney Davis (R-IL), Bill Johnson (R-OH), Don Bacon (R-NE), Jack Bergman (R-MI), Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Rick Larsen (D-WA), Sharice Davids (D-KS), Conor Lamb (D-PA), and Kaiali‘i Kahele (D-HI) in introducing the Fair and Open Skies Act.
FERGUSON, WARNOCK, OSSOFF ANNOUNCE MAJOR FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOLLOWING DEVASTATING STORMS IN COWETA COUNTY, NEIGHBORING AREAS
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U.S. Representative Drew Ferguson (GA-03), U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) today announced that a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Georgia has been granted, triggering the release of critical federal funds that will be used to help communities affected by the severe storms and tornadoes of March 25 and 26 recover.
FERGUSON APPLAUDS INCLUSION OF RETIREMENT PROVISIONS TO BENEFIT AIRLINE PILOTS IN WAYS AND MEANS MARKUP PACKAGE
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U.S. Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Republican Conference and a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, applauded the passage of the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021 during today’s committee markup.
FERGUSON INTRODUCES CONNECT AMERICA NOW ACT
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U.S. Representative Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) today introduced the Connect America Now (CAN) Act to encourage rural-focused internet service providers with tax incentives that allow them to purchase underinvested networks and expand their gigabit capability.
FERGUSON ANNOUNCES CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION ONLINE JUDGING NOW OPEN
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U.S. Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) announced that the public may start casting their votes online for this year's People's Choice Award for the 2021 Congressional Art Competition featuring original artwork from 84 young artists across Georgia’s Third Congressional District.
FERGUSON: THE ERA OF BIG GOVERNMENT IS BACK UNDER BIDEN
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U.S. Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Republican Conference and a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement in response to President Joe Biden’s first joint address to Congress:
FERGUSON, BURGESS, PETERS, PANETTA, CORNYN, KING TO INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL BILL TO SUPPORT MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
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U.S. Congressmen Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.), Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-Texas), Scott Peters (D-Calif), Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif), and U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Angus King (I-ME) plan to introduce the Behavioral Intervention Guidelines (BIG) Act to support students’ mental and behavioral health.
FERGUSON TO HOST TELEPHONE TOWN HALL ON TUESDAY, APRIL 6
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U.S. Representative Drew Ferguson (R-GA) will host a telephone town hall meeting on Tuesday, April 6th at 6:15 p.m. for residents of Georgia’s Third Congressional District.
CONGRESSMAN FERGUSON BLASTS MLB, CORPORATE EXECUTIVES FOR MISINFORMATION ON GEORGIA ELECTION LAW
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U.S. Representative Drew Ferguson (R-GA) joined Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr for a press conference in response to Major League Baseball's (MLB) decision to relocate the 2021 All-Star Game from Atlanta. During the press conference, Ferguson demanded an apology from corporate executives and the MLB to Georgians.
CONGRESSMAN FERGUSON FIRES BACK AT DELTA CEO ED BASTIAN
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U.S. Representative Drew Ferguson (R-GA) sent a letter to Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian following his comments on Georgia’s new election law.
CONGRESSMAN FERGUSON TOURS STORM DAMAGE IN COWETA COUNTY
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U.S. Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) recently surveyed storm damage and met with state and local officials in Coweta County after a tornado tore through Newnan on Thursday evening and Friday morning. Ferguson and members of his staff also visited the Coweta County 911 Center and donated supplies to first responders.
REPS. FERGUSON, LEVIN INTRODUCE BILL TO COORDINATE PANDEMIC DRUG RESEARCH
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U.S. Representatives Drew Ferguson (R-GA) and Mike Levin (D-CA) today introduced the Saving Us from Pandemic Era Resistance by Building a Unified Global Strategy (SUPER BUGS) Act to help prepare for future pandemics.
REP. FERGUSON, COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE REFORM TO ENSURE COVERAGE FOR CHILDREN BORN WITH CONGENITAL ANOMALIES OR BIRTH DEFECTS
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U.S. Representatives Drew Ferguson (R-GA) and Anna Eshoo (D-CA) and U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) reintroduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to ensure health insurance coverage for needed treatment and procedures for individuals born with congenital anomalies or birth defects.
