Press Releases

  • Rep. Graves: ‘We Gotta Drill’
    May 5, 2011 - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09), member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 1230, the Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act, which increases energy production and creates jobs by requiring the Secretary of the Interior to conduct oil and ... More
  • Graves Sponsored Abortion Funding Ban Passes House
    May 4, 2011 - Today, the U.S. House passed H.R. 3, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, which establishes a permanent, government-wide ban on taxpayer funding or subsidies for abortion and abortion coverage. U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09), member of the House Appropriations Committee and cosponsor of H.R. 3,... More
  • U.S. House Holds Moment Of Silence For Tornado Victims
    May 3, 2011 - This evening at 5:38pm (ET), the U.S. House of Representatives held a moment of silence for the victims of the violent storms and tornadoes of April 27 and 28. Rep. Tom Graves (GA-09) stood in the well of the House chamber alongside other representatives of seriously affected areas. Video of the mom... More
  • Rep. Graves Statement on U.S. Elimination of Osama Bin Laden
    May 2, 2011 - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) issued the following statement on the news that U.S. forces killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan: “For the victims of 9/11, U.S.S. Cole, the American embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, and countless other terror attacks across the globe, justice has finally been brought to... More
  • Rep. Graves Statement on Storm Devastation in North Georgia
    Apr 28, 2011 - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) issued the following statement after touring the devastated areas in Flintstone, Ringgold, and Trenton, Georgia, following the violent storm and tornadoes of April 27: “My family and I offer our prayers and deepest sympathy for the thousands in our community who are su... More
  • Georgia Republicans Speak Out About Tax Day
    Apr 18, 2011 - Monday, April 18, 2011 marks Tax Day. House Republican Members of the Georgia Congressional delegation joined together to comment on the impact Tax Day has on American families and small businesses, and how improvements can be made to our tax system. Below are their statements. Rep. Tom Graves (GA-0... More
  • Graves Votes Against FY11 CR Deal
    Apr 14, 2011 - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09), member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 1473, a continuing resolution to fund the government for the remainder of fiscal year 2011: “North Georgians sent me to Washington to end the reckless spending and r... More
  • Graves On Obama’s Budget Do-Over:
    Apr 13, 2011 - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) issued the following reaction to President Barack Obama’s speech on America’s record setting debt and deficits: “After proposing to lock in his record $1.6 trillion deficit with a budget freeze scheme, I’m glad to see President Obama reverse himself and pay some attent... More
  • Rep. Graves Votes To Nullify FCC Net Neutrality Rule
    Apr 8, 2011 - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09), member of the House Appropriations Committee and original cosponsor of H.J. Res. 37, a resolution to nullify the Federal Communications Commission’s rule on regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices, issued the following statement after the bill passed ... More
  • Rep. Graves Votes To Block EPA Bid To Tax Energy
    Apr 7, 2011 - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act, which blocks the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from regulating greenhouse gasses: “When I ask folks running companies in the ninth district about what inhibits the growth o... More

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