Newsletters
FW: December 13th Deadline
Friend, I wanted to share this message from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. If you were affected by Hurricane Michael, the deadline to register for assistance through FEMA is December 13, 2018. You can register online at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362. As always, don't hesitate to reach out to my team if we can be of assistance. You can contact our Atlanta office at 404-865-0087 and our Washington office at 202-224-3521. Two Weeks Left To Register For As… Continue Reading
11.16.18
Never Forget Where You Came From
Here are a few highlights from this week: 1. Never Forget Where You Came From My cousin, Sonny, and I caught up with Houston Home Journal to talk about faith, family, and growing up in Houston County. One thing is certain -- we haven't forgotten where we came from. Read the article here. 2. Honoring Our Fallen Heroes My team helped salute our fallen hero, Sgt. 1st Class James Streetman Jr., who was killed in action during the Korean War. His remains were recently identified and returne… Continue Reading
11.09.18
How can I help you?
Friend, My team and I are proud to serve the people of Georgia. Team Perdue meets with federal agency representatives to help Georgians resolve issues with the federal government. I wanted to let you know about a few ways we can help you: Casework: Resolve a variety of federal issues from veterans affairs, to obtaining visas and passports, filing Social Security claims, and navigating federal agencies Visiting DC: Schedule tours of the U.S. Capitol, White House, Supreme Court, Pentagon… Continue Reading
11.01.18
The Results
Friend, When President Trump took office, he said job one was growing the economy. Since then, we focused on undoing regulations, unleashing our energy potential, changing the tax code, and rolling back parts of Dodd-Frank. Our economic agenda is working. Look at the results: The economy is growing at TWICE the rate it did under President Obama. Middle-class income is the highest in American history. Total unemployment is at its lowest rate in nearly 50 years. African-American unemployme… Continue Reading
10.26.18
Strong Economic Growth
Here are a few things I thought you'd want to see: 1. Strong Economic Growth The U.S. economy grew at a rate of 3.5% in the third quarter, beating expectations once again. This clearly demonstrates that our economic agenda is working and getting results. Read more at CNBC. 2. Fighting The Opioid Crisis We've got to stop the spread of opioids through our communities in Georgia and across the country. It's time to tackle this epidemic head on, and the law President Trump signed this week … Continue Reading
10.19.18
Georgians Coming Together
Here are a few things I thought you'd like to see: 1. Hurricane Michael President Trump and Vice President Pence visited Middle and South Georgia this week to tour Hurricane Michael devastation and meet with farmers and producers whose crops were impacted. I joined Vice President Pence on Tuesday, and we appreciate the Trump Administration's support as we work to get our communities up and running again. Read more in The Covington News. 2. Georgians Coming Together Many of our communiti… Continue Reading
10.17.18
Touring Hurricane Michael Devastation
Yesterday, I joined Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, and state and local leaders to survey Hurricane Michael devastation in Southwest Georgia. We heard directly from farmers and producers who suffered significant crop losses. Our ag industry has a long road ahead, but it's encouraging to see Georgians come together during this challenging time. Residents and business owners who sustained losses in designated counties can begin applying for assistance online… Continue Reading
10.12.18
Hurricane Michael Resources
First responders and local officials are working around the clock to assess damages from Hurricane Michael and get our communities up and running again. As you assess damages to your home and property, here are some helpful resources to have on hand: List you and your family as safe with the Red Cross here. Find food, water, and sheltering information here. Call your local non-emergency police line to report a downed tree in a main road. Call 911 immediately to report downed power line… Continue Reading
10.09.18
Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael is moving quickly, gaining strength, and has the potential to impact many Georgians as it makes landfall. Governor Deal has issued an emergency declaration for 92 counties in Georgia, and the state is mobilizing all available resources to keep Georgians safe. Counties under emergency declaration are highlighted below. Here are some important resources to help you before, during, and after the storm: View up-to-date emergency declarations from Governor Deal here. Vie… Continue Reading
09.14.18
Georgians Stepping Up
Across our state, Georgians are stepping up to assist during Hurricane Florence. Here are a few examples: 1. 7,000+ Troops More than 7,000 service members are standing by to help with Hurricane Florence. About 80 tactical vehicles are staged at Fort Stewart. Hunter Army Airfield has 35 helicopters available for search-and-rescue operations. At Moody Air Force Base, six HH-60 helicopters, two HC-30 aircraft, and four pararescue teams are ready. Read more here. 2. 300,000 Cans Of Water … Continue Reading
09.12.18
Preparing For Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence has the potential to impact many Georgians as it makes landfall in the United States. Governor Deal has issued an emergency declaration for all 159 counties in Georgia, and the state is working hard to prepare for the storm and mobilize all available resources to keep Georgians safe. I wanted to share some important resources to help you before, during, and after the storm: View up-to-date emergency declarations from Governor Deal here. View updates from Georgia Emergenc… Continue Reading
09.07.18
Confirm Kavanaugh
Here are a few highlights from this week: 1. Confirm Kavanaugh The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the United States Supreme Court. Throughout his 32 hours of testimony, Judge Kavanaugh proved he is an independent, well-qualified nominee who will defend and uphold the Constitution. He has my full support. Watch highlights from Judge Kavanaugh's testimony here. 2. Pro-Growth Agenda Is Working Friday's jobs report shows the economy added … Continue Reading
08.19.18
Major Jobs Announcement
Here are a few highlights from last week: 1. Major Jobs Announcement Robins Air Force Base announced plans to hire 1,200 new employees in the next 12 months. This is tremendous news and a testament to Robins' success. If you or someone you know are interested in working at Robins, visit www.workatrobins.com. Watch coverage of the announcement here. 2. Transcend Party Lines Judge Kavanaugh's outstanding qualifications for the United States Supreme Court transcend party lines. He has my… Continue Reading
07.27.18
A Booming Economy
Here are a few things I thought you'd like to know: 1. A Booming Economy 4.1% GDP growth in the second quarter clearly demonstrates that President Trump's economic agenda is working. He said job one was growing the economy. His strategy included undoing regulations, releasing our energy potential, changing the tax system, and rolling back parts of Dodd-Frank. These efforts are generating much-needed economic growth that is a crucial part of solving our national debt crisis. Read more in F… Continue Reading
07.26.18
A Long-Term Future For Robins Air Force Base & U.S. National Defense
In case you missed it... A Long-Term Future For Robins Air Force Base And U.S. National Defense By U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) July 26, 2018 https://bit.ly/2LH6GmG I grew up in Warner Robins, Georgia. As a member of the United States Senate Armed Services Committee and a former member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, I know that Robins Air Force Base is an integral piece of our country's national security. Since 1996, Robins has been home to the Joint Surveillance and Tar… Continue Reading
07.20.18
Meeting With Judge Kavanaugh
Here are a few things I thought you might be interested in: 1. Meeting With Judge Kavanaugh After meeting with Judge Kavanaugh, I have no doubt that the is exactly the kind of justice we need on the U.S. Supreme Court. He has my strongest support. Read more about Judge Kavanaugh's stellar career in the Marietta Daily Journal. 2. Hometown BBQ My cousin, Sonny, and I traveled across Georgia last week to hear from farmers and growers and talk about President Trump's agenda. Along the way, … Continue Reading
07.15.18
Georgia Ag Tour
Here are a few highlights from this week: 1. Georgia Ag Tour It was great to have Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue back in Georgia on Friday. We toured Lewis Taylor Farms in Tifton, participated in a stakeholder meeting at Georgia Forestry Association's headquarters in Forsyth, and met with researchers at UGA Griffin's Turfgrass and Weed Science facility. Watch a recap video of our day here. 2. Judge Brett Kavanaugh On Monday, President Trump put forth an outstanding nominee to ser… Continue Reading
07.06.18
Monday at 9PM
Here are a few things I thought you would like to know: 1. Monday at 9PM President Trump plans to announce his nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday at 9PM. I'm confident he will make an outstanding choice, just like he did with Justice Gorsuch. Watch the announcement here. 2. Returning Home On the eve of Independence Day, over 200 soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade returned to Fort Stewart after a nine month deployment to Afghanistan. I join all Georgian… Continue Reading
07.03.18
Happy Independence Day
Today, we celebrate America's 242nd birthday. Against all odds, our founding mothers and fathers won the fight for our independence and built a government like nothing the world had ever seen before. This freedom came at a high price, and the fight continues today. Click here to watch my Independence Day message. Thank you to our soldiers overseas and their families here at home for serving our country and defending freedom around the world. May God bless you and your family, our women … Continue Reading
06.29.18
Supreme Court News
Here are a few highlights from this week: 1. Nominating A New Supreme Court Justice I join the nation in wishing Justice Kennedy all the best as he retires from the Supreme Court. President Trump made a fantastic choice with Justice Gorsuch, and I'm confident he will make another outstanding nomination. We will get that person confirmed. Click here to watch my interview about this with WRDW in Augusta. 2. Farm Bill Is A Jobs Bill I've traveled across Georgia to hear from farmers and sta… Continue Reading
