Press Releases
Jun 24, 2011
Woodall Votes in Favor of Limiting Funds to Libya
Issues: Defense and National Security
The House of Representatives was unable to pass a bill today to prevent the funding of hostilities operations in Libya. Congressman Woodall voted in favor of this bill, H.R. 2278, and issued the following statement.
Jun 24, 2011
“The American people, for the first time, will have their voice heard on Libya.”
Issues: Defense and National Security
Today, Congress is set to consider two bills addressing the United States’ military presence in Libya. Congressman Woodall managed the rule for debate on the Republican side for the two bills. Congressman Woodall issued the following opening remarks on how, through these votes, the American people will have their say on Libya.
Jun 23, 2011
Woodall Issues Statement on President's Speech on Afghanistan
Issues: Defense and National Security
Congressman Rob Woodall (R-GA) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s announcement last night of troop withdrawals in Afghanistan.
Jun 22, 2011
Woodall Issues Response to CBO's Long-Term Budget Outlook
Issues: Budget
On Wednesday, June 22, 2011, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released The Long-Term Budget Outlook, a report citing the fiscal future of the federal budget.
Jun 16, 2011
Woodall Works to End Recess Appointments
Keeping with his commitment to fighting for open and accountable government, Congressman Rob Woodall (R-GA) joined seventy-seven of his freshman colleagues in calling on House leadership to ensure that all “appropriate” measures are taken to prevent any recess appointments by President Obama for the remainder of the 112th Congress.
Jun 6, 2011
Woodall Joins Freshmen in Calling on President to Put Forth Responsible Plan to Cut Spending and Reduce Deficit
On Monday, June 6, 2011, Congressman Rob Woodall (R-GA) joined seventy-seven of his Freshman Republican colleagues in signing a letter to President Obama calling on him to present a plan to reduce the national debt and reform entitlement spending.
Jun 3, 2011
The FairTax Gains Two More Co-Sponsors
Issues: FairTax
This week, Congressman Rob Woodall’s signature legislation, the FairTax, gathered two more co-sponsors: Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN) and Congressman Sam Graves (R-MO). Senator Lugar signed on as a co-sponsor to S. 13, the “FairTax Act of 2011.” Introduced by Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), S. 13 is the Senate version of H.R. 25, also called the “FairTax Act of 2011”. Congressman Graves signed on to H.R. 25, the House-introduced version of the FairTax.
May 30, 2011
Woodall Issues Statement in Observance of Memorial Day
In observance of Memorial Day, Congressman Rob Woodall (R-GA) issued the following statement.
May 23, 2011
Woodall Discusses Energy and Medicare at May Town Halls
Congressman Woodall (R-GA) capped off his May District Work Week on Saturday with two Town Hall Meetings. The first was in Walton County at the Social Circle City Hall, and the second was in Gwinnett County at Dacula High School. The two gatherings were intended to provide constituents the opportunity to ask Congressman Woodall questions as well as to provide him feedback from the district.
May 20, 2011
Congressman Woodall’s Response to President Obama’s Remarks Concerning the Israeli Border
Congressman Rob Woodall issued the following statement in response to yesterday’s remarks by the President to return the country of Israel to pre-1967 borders.
