Congressman John Barrow

Representing the 12th District of GEORGIA

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Sep 17, 2014 Press Release
We can't ignore the threat posed by ISIS, but we have no business doing the Syrian people's fighting for them, either. This is a plan to train and equip those who are fighting our enemy, but without authorizing any American boots on the ground.
Sep 15, 2014 Press Release
AUGUSTA – On Saturday, September 20, 2014, U.S. Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) will host his annual Academy Day for students interested in applying to one of our nation’s four service academies – the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
Sep 11, 2014 Press Release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) today voted in favor of a measure that ensures Americans can keep health care plans available prior to passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It is the second time the House has passed this measure.
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Sep 9, 2014 Press Release

Washington – In response to the Administration’s failure to comply with federal law, the House of Representatives today condemned the Obama Administration’s unlawful exchange of five senior Taliban leaders and expressed grave concern over the prisoner exchange's national security and foreign policy implications, noting that negotiations with terrorists may further encourage hostilities and the

Aug 13, 2014 Press Release

AUGUSTA – U.S. Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) today announced that Richmond County would receive $4,819,759.05 in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for debris removal from the ice storms earlier this year.

Jul 30, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) today voted against legislation in the House of Representatives authorizing Speaker John Boehner to file a lawsuit against President Barack Obama for failing to implement provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Congressman Barrow released the following statement:

Jul 28, 2014 Press Release
WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) today announced that the City of Augusta – Richmond County would receive $5,549,364.37 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the 2014 winter storms. Jefferson Energy Cooperative, which services Burke, Columbia, Emanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, McDuffie, Richmond, Warren, and Washington Counties, was also awarded $1,163,975.55 in this latest round of announcements.
Jul 24, 2014 Press Release
WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) is leading an effort in the House of Representatives with Congressman Dan Maffei (NY-24) to eliminate the health insurance subsidy available to members of Congress. Congressman Barrow refuses the subsidy and does not take a taxpayer contribution to his health insurance.
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Jul 11, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) today announced two grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) totaling $6,974,944.53. The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will receive $3,730,341.50 in Federal Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Debris Removal funding from the 2014 winter storm.

Jul 11, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) today released the following statement on President Barack Obama’s supplemental request of $3.7 billion to address the situation at the border.

Congressman Barrow said: