Latest News
1/9/2009
Barrow to Continue Fighting for Georgia Families on House Energy and Commerce Committee
1/7/2009
Louisville Native Luke Moses Named Congressman John Barrow’s Legislative Assistant
1/7/2009
Washington County Native Hill Thomas Named Congressman John Barrow’s Legislative Director
1/6/2009
Barrow to Host “Congress on the Corner” in Rincon, Sylvania, Statesboro, and Claxton
12/18/2008
Barrow Applauds Border Patrol for Meeting Hiring Goals
10/23/2008
Barrow Named To Top Ten In The House On Fighting Illegal Immigration By NumbersUSA
10/6/2008
Barrow Announces $418,000 In Grants To Stop Sexual Predators
10/3/2008
Barrow Statement on Senate Bailout Package
10/1/2008
Barrow, Bono Mack Introduce P2P User Security Legislation
9/29/2008
Barrow Statement on Bailout Proposal
9/19/2008
Barrow Announces $45,909 Grant For Sparta Farmers Market
9/19/2008
Barrow Announces $1.2 Million In Transportation Grants For Savannah Water Ferry
9/17/2008
Barrow Statement on Energy Bill
9/16/2008
Barrow Statement on D.C. Gun Bill
9/12/2008
Barrow Announces $554,000 In School Safety Grants For Richmond County Department of Public Safety
3/14/2008
Barrow Announces 2008 Veterans Town Hall Tour Schedule
3/12/2008
Barrow Testifies before House Education and Labor Committee on Combustible Dust Standards
3/5/2008
BARROW BACKS LANDMARK BIPARTISAN BILL TO EXPAND MENTAL HEALTH COVERAGE
3/3/2008
2/14/2008
Barrow to Celebrate Black History Month in Savannah
2/13/2008
2/12/2008
Barrow Announces 4th Annual Rural Listening Tour; Will Hold Town Hall Meetings in 15 Counties
2/8/2008
Barrow Statement on the Imperial Sugar Refinery Explosion
2/7/2008
Barrow Votes to Address Rising College Prices and Remove Other Barriers to College Enrollment
2/5/2008
Barrow Responds to Bush Budget Proposal
1/31/2008
Barrow Urges President to Fully Fund the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program
1/29/2008
Barrow Backs Bipartisan Economic Stimulus Plan
1/28/2008
Congressman John Barrow Statement on the 2008 State of the Union Address
1/25/2008
SATURDAY 1/26: Barrow to Host Mortgage and Foreclosure Assistance Workshop in Augusta
1/25/2008
FRIDAY 1/25: Barrow to Host Mortgage and Foreclosure Assistance Workshop in Savannah
1/18/2008
Barrow Applauds Largest Increase in Veterans Health Care in History
1/16/2008
BARROW VISITS TROOPS IN IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN, BACKS PLAN TO STRENGTHEN MILITARY, SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
12/20/2007
Congress Approves Barrow’s Request for $13.4 Million in Funding for Chatham County Projects
12/10/2007
Barrow Launches Effort to Remember our Troops this Holiday Season
11/6/2007
Barrow Calls for US to Inspect Imported Toys
10/29/2007
10/18/2007
Barrow Makes Statement on Failed SCHIP Veto-Override
10/11/2007
Barrow Thanks All First Responders for Bravery, Sacrifice in Fighting the 2007 Wildfires
9/25/2007
Barrow Votes to Reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program
9/24/2007
Rep. Barrow Supports the Priorities of Georgia Sportsmen and Women
8/1/2007
Barrow Votes to Strengthen PeachCare; Reauthorizes the State Children’s Health Insurance Program
7/31/2007
Barrow Backs Strong Ethics Reform Bill
7/27/2007
Reps. Barrow, Bishop, Boyd, and Marshall Fight for Peanut Producers
7/26/2007
House Approves Barrow’s Request for $350,000 in Funding for Highway 67 in Bulloch County
7/26/2007
House Approves an Additional $1,500,000 for Augusta Regional-Bush Field Airport
7/26/2007
North Jenkins County Volunteer Fire Department Awarded a $132,516 Homeland Security Grant
7/23/2007
Barrow Makes his Mark on the Farm Bill
7/5/2007
Rep. Barrow Backs Congressional Efforts to Help Protect Iraq’s Christian Population
6/28/2007
The Coastal Heritage Society in Savannah Awarded a $37,857 Grant from the National Park Service
6/19/2007
6/19/2007
6/15/2007
Barrow Urges Action on a VA Clinic in Statesboro
6/6/2007
Statement from Congressman Barrow on the Peanut Program in the 2007 Farm Bill
5/24/2007
Barrow Schedules Rural Listening Tour Town Hall Meetings in 11 Cities
5/23/2007
Barrow Introduces Bill to Modernize Research and Education Components of the Farm Bill
5/17/2007
Barrow Stresses the Needs of Georgia Farmers as Congress Begins Negotiations on 2007 Farm Bill
5/15/2007
5/9/2007
Congressman Barrow Announces $300,000 FAA Grant for Augusta’s Daniel Field Airport
5/7/2007
4/24/2007
Barrow: "Remember the Maine, but Forget About the Telephone Tax"
3/28/2007
Barrow Urges the Energy Department to Continue Funding for the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory
3/28/2007
House Passes Barrow Amendment to Increase Veterans Mileage Benefits
3/23/2007
Statement from Rep. John Barrow on the Iraq Supplemental Appropriations Bill
3/15/2007
3/14/2007
Barrow Reintroduces his “Disabled Veterans Fairness Act” for the 110th Congress
3/13/2007
Barrow PeachCare Bill Would Fix Shortfall & Maintain Current Eligibility Levels
2/28/2007
Barrow: “The time to fix CFIUS is long overdue”
2/28/2007
Department of Energy Awards a $76 Million Research Grant to New Treutlen County Ethanol Plant
2/16/2007
Barrow Announces 12th District Health Care Advisory Council
2/15/2007
Congressman Barrow Announces Upcoming Hospital Health Care Tour
2/13/2007
Baldwin County Fire Department Awarded a $45,000 Homeland Security Grant
2/13/2007
Statement from Rep. Barrow on the Passing of Georgia Congressman Charlie Norwood
2/8/2007
Rep. Barrow Meets with Energy Secretary Bodman to Discuss Treutlen County Ethanol Plant
2/7/2007
Barrow Calls on the USDA to Publicly and Fully Disclose its Current Plans for FSA Office Closings
1/31/2007
Effingham County Fire Rescue Awarded $896,771 Homeland Security Grant
1/31/2007
Barrow Urges Greater Support for the Southeast Research and Education Center in Midville
1/23/2007
Rep. Barrow Votes to Strip Crooked Congressmen of Taxpayer Funded Benefits
1/23/2007
Congressman Barrow Responds to the 2007 State of the Union Address
1/17/2007
Rep. John Barrow Votes to Cut Federal Student Loan Rates in Half
1/12/2007
Barrow to Continue Fighting for Georgia Farmers on the House Agriculture Committee
1/10/2007
Rep. John Barrow Votes to Raise Minimum Wage; Calls House Vote “Long Overdue”
1/4/2007
Congressman John Barrow Joins the House Committee on Energy and Commerce
12/6/2006
Congressman John Barrow Secures New Funding, Training Standards for Emergency Responders
9/19/2006
Congressman John Barrow Introduces House Resolution Honoring Football Legend Erk Russell
9/18/2006
Barrow Bill Targets PeachCare Funding Shortfall
8/31/2006
Barrow Tours Drought Damaged Farms; Calls for Greater Federal Drought Assistance
8/24/2006
Barrow: "America Must Do More to Protect Our Food Supply"
8/22/2006
Committee on Homeland Security to Hold Agroterrorism Field Hearing at UGA
7/29/2006
Congressman Barrow Votes to Raise Minimum Wage; Eliminate the Estate Tax
7/25/2006
7/21/2006
Congressman Barrow Extends Millen Outreach Hours for Jockey Employees
7/20/2006
Barrow: “Oman Trade Deal Undercuts America’s National Security”
7/20/2006
Statement from Rep. John Barrow on Jockey International’s Decision to Cut 203 Jobs in Millen
6/29/2006
Barrow-Kelly Nuclear Security Amendment Passes House Transportation Committee
6/28/2006
Congressman John Barrow Introduces the "Anthony DeJuan Boatwright Act"
6/27/2006
Barrow Secures an Extra $10 Million in Immigration Enforcement Funds
6/26/2006
6/20/2006
Burke County Sheriff’s Department Awarded $15,239 Grant from the Department of Justice
6/14/2006
House Approves $300,000 in Funding for the Augusta Brownfield Commission
6/14/2006
$1,000,000 in New Funding for the Chatham Area Transit Authority Approved in House
6/14/2006
Barrow Announces an Additional $2 Million in Funding for Augusta Regional Airport
6/13/2006
6/8/2006
Statement from Rep. John Barrow on the Death of Iraq's al-Qaeda Leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi
6/7/2006
Barrow Votes to Increase Fines on Broadcasters Who Air "Obscene, Indecent, or Profane" Content
5/25/2006
Rep. John Barrow Announces $750,000 in Funding for Augusta Flood Prevention
5/25/2006
Congressman John Barrow Calls for Fast Passage of "Veterans Identity Protection Act"
5/19/2006
House Approves $350,000 in Federal Funds for Augusta Canal
5/17/2006
5/15/2006
Rep. John Barrow Responds to President Bush’s Speech on Immigration Reform
5/11/2006
5/4/2006
Congressman Barrow to Help Seniors Avoid the Medicare Drug Benefit’s May 15th Penalty
5/3/2006
Barrow Votes for Ethics & Lobbying Reform Package; Believes Tougher Measures are Still Needed
5/3/2006
Athens-Clarke County Police Department to Receive $35,255 Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice
5/3/2006
Garden City Awarded a $12,396 Crime Control Grant from the Department of Justice
5/1/2006
4/28/2006
Rep. John Barrow Responds to White House’s Approval of Doncasters Sale
4/26/2006
4/26/2006
Augusta’s Medical College of Georgia Awarded $2,086,000 in NIH Grants
4/24/2006
Congressman Barrow: “America can do better than nickel and dime our retired veterans”
4/13/2006
Congressman John Barrow Announces Upcoming 2006 Rural Listening Tour
3/27/2006
3/21/2006
3/16/2006
Barrow: "Don’t Cut Immigration Enforcement Funds for State and Local Police"
3/15/2006
Augusta's Daniel Field Awarded a $112,095 Federal Transportation Grant
3/9/2006
3/6/2006
Congressman John Barrow to Host Medicare Prescription Drug Workshop in Savannah
3/3/2006
3/3/2006
Augusta Airport Awarded $4,186,443 in Federal Transportation Grants
3/2/2006
3/1/2006
Savannah/Hilton Head International to Receive $350,000 Grant for Runway Improvements
3/1/2006
Athens-Ben Epps Airport Awarded $1,000,000 Transportation Grant
2/28/2006
Congressman John Barrow to Host Medicare Prescription Drug Workshop in Augusta
2/20/2006
Barrow: "The Current Minimum Wage is Shortchanging Too Many Working Families"
2/15/2006
Barrow Blasts Proposed Budget Cuts in Local Crime Enforcement Initiatives; COPS Program
2/15/2006
Georgia Congressman John Barrow Joins House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
2/14/2006
Congressman Barrow Announces Upcoming Veterans Town Hall Tour
2/1/2006
Barrow Votes Against Raid on Student Aid; Opposes Cuts for Rural Communities and Family Farmers
1/31/2006
Georgia Congressman John Barrow Responds to the State of the Union
1/31/2006
Statement from Congressman John Barrow on the Passing of Coretta Scott King
1/10/2006
Congressman John Barrow to Donate Over 45,000 Frequent Flyer Miles to U.S. Military Families
12/16/2005
Rep. Barrow Urges Congress to Extend Enrollment Period for New Medicare Drug Plan
12/9/2005
Barrow Bill Seeks to Modernize Minority-Owned Business Development Initiative
12/8/2005
Augusta Fire Department Awarded $120,000 Homeland Security Grant
12/7/2005
Rep. Barrow’s Natural Gas Reform Proposals Win Passage in House Agriculture Committee
12/1/2005
UGA Awarded $1,472,000 Grant from the National Institutes of Health
11/18/2005
UGA to Receive $276,091 Grant from NASA
11/18/2005
Augusta Regional Airport to Receive $2,500,000 in Funding for New Passenger Terminal Construction
11/18/2005
11/16/2005
Rep. Barrow Joins Rep. Kingston to Introduce New Energy Independence and Conservation Legislation
11/3/2005
Barrow Defends Private Property Rights; Votes to Restrict Use of Eminent Domain
11/1/2005
Three 12th District Fire Departments to Receive Over $1.1 Million in Homeland Security Grants
10/28/2005
Rep. Barrow to Congress: “Don’t Cut the Farm Bill”
10/26/2005
Barrow Opposes $15 Billion Raid on Student Aid
10/25/2005
Congressman Barrow Continues Fighting for Lower Natural Gas, Fertilizer Prices
10/19/2005
Barrow Applauds USDA Decision to Suspend FSA Office Closure Plan
10/19/2005
10/13/2005
10/11/2005
Barrow: "This bill is a matter of fairness for disabled veterans"
10/7/2005
House Votes on Barrow's Proposal for Tough New Standards to Crack Down on Gas Price Gouging
10/6/2005
Congressman John Barrow Pays Tribute to State Representative Henry Howard
9/30/2005
Barrow Announces Abstinence Education Grant
9/15/2005
Savannah Area Awarded $3,000,000 Grant to Enhance, Coordinate Emergency Communications Network
9/14/2005
Barrow Honored for His Commitment to America's Family Farmers
9/8/2005
Barrow Urges Additional Financial Aid Relief for College Students Displaced by Hurricane Katrina
9/1/2005
Rep. John Barrow Calls for Federal Investigation into Gas Price Inflation
8/31/2005
Rep. John Barrow Announces his Military Academy Nomination Advisory Committee
8/31/2005
Statement from Rep. John Barrow on Hurricane Katrina’s Impact on Georgia
8/24/2005
8/19/2005
Rep. John Barrow Announces Upcoming “Education and Jobs Tour”
8/3/2005
Rep. John Barrow Announces $1,000,000 Transportation Grant for Athens-Ben Epps Airport
7/29/2005
Barrow: “$34.6 Million in Transportation Funding is Headed to Georgia’s 12th District”
7/21/2005
7/13/2005
Rep. Barrow Working to Make College More Affordable; Boost High School Graduation Rates
7/6/2005
Augusta’s Medical College of Georgia to Receive $773,420 Educational Grant
7/6/2005
SCAD Artwork Goes on Display in Congressman Barrow’s DC Office
6/30/2005
Barrow Defends Athens Navy Supply Corps School; Testifies Before BRAC Commission
6/29/2005
Barrow Holds Small Business Hearing to Discuss the Impact of Genetically Modified Crops
6/28/2005
Barrow Calls on President Bush to Boost Funding for Veterans’ Health Care
6/22/2005
6/22/2005
Rep. John Barrow Votes to Protect the American Flag
6/17/2005
6/7/2005
Rep. John Barrow’s Office Announces Weekly Outreach Hours in Warren County
5/31/2005
Barrow Pushes Legislation to Keep Taxpayer Funded Viagra Out of the Hands of Sex Offenders
5/27/2005
Barrow Appointed to Transportation Conference Committee
5/27/2005
Barrow Announces $900,000 Rural Healthcare Grant
5/26/2005
Rep. John Barrow Announces Upcoming Rural Listening Tour
5/26/2005
Barrow: Georgia’s Small Businesses and Family Farmers Deserve Fair Trade Standards with China
5/25/2005
5/25/2005
Barrow Announces House Approval of $500,000 for UGA’s Biorefinery and Fuel Cell Research
5/25/2005
Barrow Announces House Approval of $300,000 for Augusta Area Flood Damage Reduction and Prevention
5/20/2005
House Approves $400,000 in Federal Funds for Augusta Canal
5/18/2005
Barrow Announces $4,193,177 Transportation Grant for Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
5/17/2005
Barrow Seeks to Add New Federal Rail Safety Standards to Homeland Security Bill
5/13/2005
5/5/2005
Barrow Attends White House Ceremony Honoring Savannah’s Isaiah Davenport House Museum
5/4/2005
Rep. Barrow Honors Local Teacher from Clarke Central High School
4/22/2005
Barrow Offers Tax Credit Proposal to Help Small Businesses Provide Health Care Coverage
4/18/2005
Barrow Talks Natural Gas, Fertilizer Prices with Screven County Residents
4/8/2005
Rep. Barrow Announces $228,435 Grant for Paine College
4/8/2005
Rep. Barrow Announces $278,295 Grant for Savannah State University
4/6/2005
Barrow Works to Strengthen Federal Pell Grant Program
4/4/2005
Rep. John Barrow Joins Congressional Coast Guard Caucus
3/24/2005
Barrow Announces $330,667 Grant for Savannah Belles Water Ferry System
3/17/2005
Barrow Invites Georgia Farmer to Testify Before Congress
3/14/2005
Barrow Pushes to Preserve Funding for Community Development Block Grant Program
3/10/2005
Barrow Announces House Approval of Over $11 Million in Funding for Athens Area Road Projects
3/10/2005
Barrow Announces House Approval of Over $7 Million in Funding for Augusta Area Road Projects
3/10/2005
Barrow Announces House Approval of Over $17 Million in Funding for Savannah Area Road Projects
3/8/2005
Congressman Barrow Announces $150,000 Grant for Daniel Field Airport
3/7/2005
Chatham Area Transit Authority to Receive $2.6 Million Grant
3/7/2005
Congressman John Barrow Joins Congressional HUBZone Caucus
3/4/2005
John Barrow Joins Congressional Leaders for 7th Annual Civil Rights Pilgrimage
2/17/2005
Barrow cosponsors bill to increase funding for the Augusta Canal
2/14/2005
Barrow Picks Up New Committee and Subcommittee Assignments
2/2/2005
Congressman John Barrow Responds to the State of the Union
2/1/2005
Louisville native begins internship with Congressman John Barrow
1/27/2005
Congressman John Barrow joins the House Committee on Agriculture
1/6/2005
Congressman John Barrow Appointed to the Committee on Education and the Workforce