Congressman Tom Graves | 14th District of Georgia

Press Releases

  • Rep. Graves Votes To Stop Automatic Pay Raise For Federal Employees
    Feb 15, 2013 - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 273, which passed the House today and would block the automatic pay increase for federal employees this year: “A lot of Georgians are still hurting in this economy, and it would be an insult for those with taxpayer-f... More
  • Rep. Graves To Host Free “Tax Time” Workshops For The 14th District
    Feb 13, 2013 - On February 20-21, 2013, U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14), in conjunction with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), will host two free tax filing workshops for the 14th Congressional District. The workshops will take place in Dallas and Rome. “Georgia’s families and businesses deserve a simpler, fairer... More
  • Rep. Graves Responds To The State Of The Union Address
    Feb 12, 2013 - Watch Rep. Graves' video response to the president's State of the Union address. More
  • Rep. Graves Statement On January Jobs Report
    Feb 1, 2013 - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) issued the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the January jobs report today showing the unemployment rate increased to 7.9 percent: “This disappointing jobs report reflects Washington’s priority of empowering itself. It’s no surprise that... More
  • Major Conservative Group Ranks Tom Graves’ Record #1 In Georgia Delegation
    Jan 28, 2013 - Washington, D.C. - Today, in a new scorecard released by Heritage Action, grassroots organization of top conservative think tank Heritage Foundation, U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) was ranked first in the Georgia Congressional delegation for his record in the 112th Congress. Rep. Graves’ score of 97... More
  • Rep. Graves Applauds Sen. Chambliss’ Public Service
    Jan 25, 2013 - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) issued the following statement after Senator Saxby Chambliss announced today that he would not seek reelection: “Senator Chambliss’ decades of distinguished public service place him among the giants of Georgia politics. He has been a tireless advocate for Georgia and a... More
  • Rep. Graves Supports Pentagon Decision To Lift Ban On Women Serving In Combat
    Jan 24, 2013 - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) issued the following statement after the Department of Defense announced today that the ban on women serving in certain combat roles would be lifted: “The Defense Department’s decision, at the recommendation of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, rightly honors the courageous s... More
  • Rep. Graves Votes For ‘No Budget, No Pay’
    Jan 23, 2013 - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 325, the “No Budget, No Pay Act,” which passed the House today and would withhold the salaries of members of Congress if their respective chamber does not pass a budget by April 15, 2013: "I am committed to balancing... More
  • Rep. Graves Responds To Obama Administration Gun Control Agenda
    Jan 16, 2013 - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s press conference where the Administration’s gun control agenda was announced: “As the father of three and the husband of an elementary school teacher, it has been devastating to see the loss of life at the... More
  • Rep. Tom Graves Responds To President Obama's Press Conference
    Jan 14, 2013 - U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) issued the following statement after President Obama’s press conference today: “The American people reject the out of control government spending that has fueled the current debt crisis. My constituents in Georgia are adamantly opposed to business as usual and have dem... More