Congressman Drew Ferguson (GA-03) recently introduced H.R. 781, the Guaranteeing Independent Growth (GIG) Act, to codify the Trump-era Independent Contractor Rule. This legislation clarifies who is an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act by establishing a two “core” factor test: the nature and degree of the individual’s control over the work and the individual’s opportunity fo... Read More »
U.S. Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-GA) today released the following statement on his assignment to the House Budget Committee, and House Ways and Means Subcommittee assignments as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Social Security, and member of the Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures – also referred to as the Subcommittee on Tax. “My focus in Congress has always been on creating jobs, building a... Read More »
U.S. Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) today released the following statement after being sworn in for his fourth term representing Georgia’s Third District in the House of Representatives. “I am honored to once again be serving the good people of Georgia’s Third District in Congress,” said Ferguson. “I am ready to act on behalf of my constituents and be a much-needed check on the radical Left and... Read More »
U.S. Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) recently joined Reps. Jody Hice (GA-10), Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-1), Sanford Bishop, Jr. (GA-2), Henry “Hank” Johnson, Jr. (GA-4), Lucy McBath (GA-6), Carolyn Bourdeaux (GA-7), Austin Scott (GA-8), Andrew Clyde (GA-09), Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Rick Allen (GA-12), David Scott (GA-13), and Marjorie Greene (GA-14) in introducing a resolution to honor the li... Read More »
Today, Congress passed the Bulk Infant Formula to Retail Shelves Act, bipartisan legislation that would boost domestic baby formula production and get more product on shelves amid the continued shortage across the United States. The House unanimously approved the legislation by voice vote this afternoon. Earlier in the day, the bill passed the Senate unanimously. It now goes to President Biden for... Read More »
Chief Deputy Whip Drew Ferguson (GA-03) today joined a bipartisan group of members on the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee to introduce the Bulk Infant Formula to Retail Shelved Act. This legislation would boost domestic baby formula production and get more product on shelves amid the continued shortage across the United States by temporarily lifting tariffs on safe imported ‘base powder’ –... Read More »
Chief Deputy Whip Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) today released the following statement as House Republicans unveiled their “Commitment to America” – a plan that will help Americans suffering under the Democrat’s one-party control of Washington: “The radical-Left’s policies have been a disaster for hardworking Americans across the country,” said Congressman Drew Ferguson. “Their out-of-control, big governm... Read More »
ATLANTA, GA – U.S. Congressman Drew Ferguson (GA-03) and Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) recently led Georgia’s House Republican Delegation in penning an op-ed in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution outlining how the recently passed Inflation “Reduction” Act is a bad deal for Georgia. “The Inflation Reduction Act removes the tax credit for many of the most economical electric vehicles, such as those... Read More »
U.S. Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-GA), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Republican Conference, and Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, today introduced the National Land Bank Network Act. This legislation would create a national network to provide resources, technical assistance, and grants to help land banks nationwide implement best practices. This netw... Read More »
U.S. Representative Drew Ferguson (GA-03), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Republican Conference, released the following statement after voting against H.R. 5376, the Inflation Reduction Act: “Instead of reversing course away from reckless spending policies that caused an economic recession, Democrats have doubled down and rammed through another massive tax and spend plan which will only result in ... Read More »
U.S. Chief Deputy Whip Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) today spoke at a press conference following a visit to the Eagle Pass Port of Entry, tour of the Eagle Pass South Station Holding Facility, and discussions with local law enforcement and Border Patrol leadership. Click here to watch Congressman Ferguson’s full remarks. “The hazards are real. What's happening to America is real. What's happening to the f... Read More »
Yesterday, U.S. House Republican Chief Deputy Whip Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) joined U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Representatives Kat Cammack (R-FL), Daniel Webster (R-FL), María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Brian Mast (R-FL), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), John Rutherford (R-FL), Gregory Steube (R-FL), Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), Neal Dunn (R-FL), Byron Donalds (R-FL), Carlos Giménez (R-FL)... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) and all members of Georgia’s Congressional delegation introduced a bill that would name the Department of Veterans Affairs regional office in Atlanta after Johnny Isakson, the late U.S. Senator from Georgia who passed away in December of 2021. Senators Jon Ossoff (GA) and Roy Blunt (MO) introduced the companion bill in the U.S. Senate. “S... Read More »
Metro Atlanta CEO Georgia Congressman Drew FERGUSON (R-GA-03) believes early intervention is one of the critical components of mental healthcare, especially for students. Late last week, Ferguson took to the floor of the U.S. House to speak on his legislation – the Behavioral Intervention Guidelines (BIG) Act, which supports students’ mental and behavioral health. Ferguson’s BIG Act was being offe... Read More »
