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  • KINGSTON ANOUNCES SERVICE ACADEMY APPLICATION DEADLINE
    Aug 28, 2012  - Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) announced today that students interested in receiving a congressional nomination to one of the U.S. Military Service Academies must submit their completed applications to his office no later than October 1. Each year Congressman Kingston nominates deserving young men... More
  • KINGSTON HOSTING VETERANS FORUM IN SAVANNAH
    Apr 13, 2012  - Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) will host a Veterans Forum to educate veterans and their loved ones about programs and assistance available to them. Attendees will have the opportunity to get information directly from the Veterans Administration as well as veteran service organizations. The forum w... More
  • KINGSTON SUPPORTS BILL TO EQUIP TROOPS, PREPARE MILITARY FOR FUTURE THREATS
    Dec 15, 2011  - The House of Representatives has passed legislation key to the nation’s national security and to military installations in South Georgia. With a bipartisan vote of 322-96, the National Defense Authorization Act will be sent to the Senate where swift passage is expected before the bill is sent to the... More
  • KINGSTON ANNOUNCES NOMINEES TO UNITED STATES SERVICE ACADEMIES
    Oct 27, 2011  - Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) announced today students in the First Congressional District of Georgia have received nominations to United States Service Academies. The students were interviewed for consideration into the Class of 2016 by Congressman Kingston and the Military Academy Board. Interv... More
  • Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act
    Sep 7, 2011  - H.R.2864 Latest Title: Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act Sponsor: Rep Shuster, Bill [PA-9] (introduced 9/7/2011) Cosponsors (181) Related Bills: S.1239 Latest Major Action: 9/7/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. SUMMARY AS OF: 9/7/2011--Introduce... More
  • KINGSTON ANNOUNCES VETERANS FORUM
    Aug 25, 2011  - WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) announced today that he will host a Veterans Forum to educate First District veterans about programs and assistance available to them. Veterans will have the opportunity to meet face to face with the decision makers from the Regional offices of the ... More
  • Honoring a true American hero
    Jul 13, 2011  - This Saturday, Jack pinned a Bronze Star on retired Senior Master Sergeant Tom Davis, recognizing his service in the Philippines during the Second World War. The Bronze Star is one of the highest honors offered by our Armed Forces, awarded only to men and women who showed extraordinary bravery and ... More
  • Hallowed Grounds Act
    Jun 24, 2011  - H.R.2355 Latest Title: Hallowed Grounds Act Sponsor: Rep Hartzler, Vicky [MO-4] (introduced 6/24/2011) Cosponsors (43) Latest Major Action: 7/19/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. SUMMARY AS OF: 6/24/2011--Introduced. Hallowed Grounds Act... More
  • To amend title 36, United States Code, to provide for an additional power for the American Legion under its Federal charter.
    Jun 24, 2011  - H.R.2369 Latest Title: To amend title 36, United States Code, to provide for an additional power for the American Legion under its Federal charter. Sponsor: Rep Altmire, Jason [PA-4] (introduced 6/24/2011) Cosponsors (344) Latest Major Action: 6/24/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred ... More
  • Ensuring Pay for Our Military Act of 2011
    Mar 31, 2011  - H.R.1297 Latest Title: Ensuring Pay for Our Military Act of 2011 Sponsor: Rep Gohmert, Louie [TX-1] (introduced 3/31/2011) Cosponsors (204) Related Bills: H.R.1362, H.R.1442, H.R.1469, H.R.1494, H.R.1508, H.R.1551, H.R.2496, S.721, S.724, S.855 Latest Major Action: 7/14/2011 Motion to Discharge Comm... More