Press Releases
Sep 14, 2016
House Admin Congratulates Carla Hayden, the 14th Librarian of Congress
Issues: Congressional Issues
Congressman Gregg Harper (R-Miss.) and the Committee on House Administration Congratulates Carla Hayden, the 14th Librarian of Congress on her inauguration on September 14
Sep 14, 2016
Rep. Gregg Harper Named Guardian of Small Business
Issues: Congressional Issues, Economy & Jobs
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) presents pro-small business members of Congress with its most prestigious award.
Sep 12, 2016
Congressman Harper Honored By Farm Bureau
Issues: Agriculture
Congressman Gregg Harper (R-Miss.) has been presented with the Friend of Farm Bureau Award for his outstanding work in the 114th Congress. This is the fourth consecutive time that Mississippi Farm Bureau has honored Harper for his strong commitment to the farmers of Mississippi.
Sep 12, 2016
Flood Recovery Grant Awarded To Wilkinson County
U.S. Representative Gregg Harper (R-MS), Gov. Phil Bryant and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) announced today the award of a $250,000 post-disaster grant to Wilkinson County to assist residents with repairing homes damaged by flooding in early August.
Jul 27, 2016
Harper, Cochran, Wicker Announce $10 Million Grant to Upgrade Natchez Railway
Issues: Economy & Jobs, Transportation
U.S. Senators Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), with Representative Gregg Harper (R-Miss.), today praised the award of a $10 million federal transportation grant to the City of Natchez to upgrade bridges on the Natchez railway.
Jul 8, 2016
Praying For America's Police
Issues: Congressional Issues
Sidney and I send our thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families, first responders, law enforcement and the entire city of Dallas.
May 10, 2016
Congressman Gregg Harper recognized for leadership in Congress
Issues: Congressional Issues
InsideGov, a government research website that provides detailed information on national and state-level politics and government activities, has named Congressman Gregg Harper (R-Miss.) as the 5th most influential Member of Congress for 2015. He was ranked #5 out of the top 21 Senators and Representatives.
Feb 23, 2016
Harper Fights Against Obama's War on Affordable Energy
The EPA wants Mississippi to make a cut so drastic that we’ll have nearly the highest cost recovery in the country - a cost that will be paid for by Mississippians. I won’t be satisfied until it is no longer a threat to Mississippi families and businesses.
Feb 16, 2016
Bipartisan Delegation Introduces Legislation to Provide Financial Certainty for Rural Healthcare
Issues: Economy & Jobs, Health Care
U.S. Representatives Gregg Harper (R-Miss.), David Loebsack (D-Iowa), Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), and Collin C. Peterson (D-Minn.) introduced H.R. 4553 – the Critical Access and Rural Equity (CARE) Act of 2016. The bill establishes a baseline of what is considered an allowable cost under Medicare – ensuring coverage of the most common diagnostic tests and services and removing barriers to care so that Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) can continue providing high quality healthcare in rural communities.
Feb 9, 2016
Harper and Langevin Praise Committee Passage of Kirk Bill to Improve NIH Research
Congressmen Gregg Harper (R-MS) and Jim Langevin (D-RI), co-chairs of the House Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, today praised passage of the Enhancing the Stature and Visibility of Medical Rehabilitation Research at NIH Act by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP). As the lead sponsors of companion legislation in the House, they commended Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) for championing this effort in the Senate.
