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Gerlach to Vote “Yes” Declaring the United States Will Prevail on the Global War on Terror Jun 14, 2006  -  With the U.S. House of Representatives set to start up to two days of open debate on a resolution declaring that the United States will prevail in the Global War on Terror and secure victory in Iraq, Rep. Jim Gerlach today announced his intention to vote for the resolution. Rep. Gerlach also r... More

Gerlach Meets With President on Alternative Energy Mar 9, 2006  - Representative Jim Gerlach, sponsor of H.R. 4640, the Future Fuels Act, met today with President Bush and other key members of the House of Representatives to discuss legislative proposals aimed at making the United States more energy independent. Gerlach attended the bipartisan meeting hosted by... More

Lessing Our Dependence on Foreign Sources of Oil Mar 1, 2006  - Everyday, it is becoming more evident that one of the keys to our continued success as a nation is access to reliable and affordable sources of energy. For far too long, our focus has only been limited to finding new sources of fossil fuels. While we must continue to fuel the technology we have ... More

Republican Leaders on the War on Terror Hail yet Another Victory for Iraq Dec 15, 2005  - Members of the Congressional War on Terror Team, comprised of House Republican leaders of the War on Terror, today praised the millions of Iraqis who came out to vote to elect Members of Iraq’s new Parliament, called the “Council of Representatives.” Iraqi officials expect voter turnout to exceed ... More

Rep. Gerlach: Working to Win the War on Terror Dec 14, 2005  - Congressman Jim Gerlach issued the following statement after the House passed the conference report on H.R. 3199, the USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005: “Today’s passage of the conference report demonstrates our commitment to winning the war on terror. This bill ens... More

Gerlach casts key vote for 6th District First Responders and Law Enforcement Officers Jun 16, 2005  - Joined by an overwhelming bi-partisan majority, Congressman Jim Gerlach voted today to pass H.R. 2862, the Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2006. The more than $57 billion spending bill includes funding consideration fo... More

Gerlach supports legislation to strengthen America's borders Feb 10, 2005  - The House of Representatives adopted the Real ID Act Thursday, legislation that enhances the nation’s border patrol efforts, strengthens procedures for issuing identification cards, and closes loopholes in the country’s asylum system that have facilitated terrorists’ access to the United States in t... More

Amity Fire Department receives federal Homeland Security grant Feb 3, 2005  - Congressman Jim Gerlach was in Douglassville today to announce a $225,000 grant for the Amity Fire Co. The grant will be used by the fire department to purchase a new truck. “It’s imperative that we provide our first responders with the resources they need to ensure the safety of our communities,... More

House adopts 9/11 Commission recommendations Dec 8, 2004  - The House of Representatives adopted comprehensive legislation Tuesday that will substantially overhaul the nation’s intelligence communities while adding to the many reforms that have already been implemented since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The National Intelligence Reform Act o... More

Rep. Gerlach joins in rejecting military draft legislation Oct 5, 2004  - Rep. Jim Gerlach joined his House colleagues Tuesday in overwhelmingly rejecting H.R. 163, a bill requiring all young persons in the United States perform a period of military service. The bill, introduced by Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) and cosponsored by 14 Democratic House members, was defeated 402... More

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