Washington, D.C. - Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) last week received the Congressional Leadership Award by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP), the membership and outreach organization representing the 2,300 drug courts across the nation. 

Washington, D.C. - Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) announced that payments of $250 are going to Social Security recipients beginning today, May 7, with the goal that all such payments will be sent out by the end of May.  These payments are provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Bill creates commission to investigate financial crisis

Washington, D.C. - Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) voted today to drastically strengthen the enforcement and prosecution of mortgage and corporate fraud.  The Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act will provide critical funding and tools to help law enforcement pursue and prosecute the type of fraud many blame for the worst financial crisis in decades. The legislation will also establish a bipartisan commission to investigate the causes of the collapse of our financial system and the ensuing recession.

Washington, D.C. - The House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection held a hearing today on H.R. 1319, the Informed P2P User Act. Congressman John Barrow (GA), Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (R-CA), and Congressman Joe Barton (R-TX) introduced H.R. 1319 earlier this year. Congressman Barrow is a member of the Subcommittee and delivered an opening statement.

Barrow encourages eligible veterans to apply online

Washington, D.C. - Veterans eligible for education benefits under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008, also known as the "New GI Bill," are able to apply for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs online beginning today, Friday, May 1.  Members of the military who have served on active duty since September 11, 2001, including activated reservists and members of the National Guard, receive up to four academic years of education benefits, including stipends for housing and books.  Veterans will have up to 15 years after they leave active duty to use their education benefits.

On February 13, the House and the Senate passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which was signed into law by President Obama on February 17th.  The bill is estimated to create or save 3.5 million jobs throughout the country, including 106,000 jobs in Georgia and 7,700 jobs in the 12th District.

Congressman Barrow has put together a guidebook detailing potential funding opportunities for local officials, community leaders, non-profit organizations, first responders, school districts, small businesses, and individuals from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for 12th District. 

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