Statements and posts
21 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Senate passed bipartisan bill to strengthen emergency alerts during natural disasters.
“When storms, disasters, or threats to public safety threaten our state, crisis management is key. Our bipartisan bill will help upgrade America’s emergency alert systems to keep Georgia families safe and informed.”
Mystic Alerts ActDisaster ResponseAI-read
Mentions H.R. 7022
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11Alive: “Gwinnett woman highlights struggles with health insurance authorization”
Ossoff released investigation reports on insurance companies denying or delaying medically necessary care.
“Ossoff reportedly received dozens of reports from Georgia patients, who have reported that prior authorization issues with their insurance companies have resulted in delays and denials of medically necessary health care that lead, in some cases, to untreated life-threatening conditions and severe financial hardship.”
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Sen. Ossoff Working Across the Aisle to Improve Sewer and Stormwater Infrastructure Across Georgia
Cosponsored bipartisan bill to modernize EPA Clean Water State Revolving Fund formula for Georgia.
“Investing in Georgia’s sewer and stormwater infrastructure means protecting our families, homes, and communities. I am working across the aisle to help upgrade Georgia’s water infrastructure to keep communities safe and upgrade quality of life.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Sen. Ossoff Working to Improve Public Transportation Across Georgia
Cosponsored bipartisan bill to streamline environmental reviews for transit projects.
“Many Georgians depend on public transportation to get around their communities.”
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VIDEO: Sen. Ossoff Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Released video message celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Latino contributions.
“This is U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, and it is my pleasure to join with Georgians across our state who are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. It is a deep honor to represent Georgia’s Latino community and to join you in honoring the extraordinary contributions that Latinos have made to the State of Georgia, to the United…”
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Secured $12 million in federal funding for Tybee Island beach renourishment project.
“Senators Ossoff and Warnock are persistent advocates for Tybee Island and worked with us in our efforts to secure the federal funding to nourish our beach and protect our island.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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After Congressional Republican’s historic cuts to Medicaid last year, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering Federal funding to strengthen Georgia’s rural hospitals.
“Georgia’s rural hospitals have been under strain for years, made worse by recent cuts to Medicaid. Bringing Republicans and Democrats in Congress together, I helped pass into law this new Federal funding to combat the GOP’s Medicaid cuts and help strengthen Georgia’s rural hospitals. Now the Federal funding is on its…”
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WATCH: Sen. Ossoff Commemorates 25th Anniversary of September 11th Terrorist Attacks
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks.
“Today, I would like to pause and honor and remember all of those who were killed in New York, in Virginia, in Pennsylvania – all of the extraordinary first responders who lost their lives or put their lives on the line to rescue those who were stranded and wounded.”
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U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff today announced they are delivering nearly $500 million in Federal funding to upgrade water infrastructure impacted by Hurricane Helene.
“Bringing Republicans and Democrats together, we are delivering these resources to help improve Georgia’s water infrastructure after Hurricane Helene.”
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Sen. Ossoff Backing Bipartisan Bill to Expand Technical Skills Training Programs
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is backing a bipartisan bill to expand housing construction training programs in Georgia.
“Georgia families urgently need more affordable housing. I am working with Republicans and Democrats to pass this legislation to create good-paying jobs and help build more homes across our state.”
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Sen. Ossoff Delivering Nearly $50 Million to Upgrade Robins Air Force Base
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering Federal funding to upgrade Robins Air Force Base.
“The team protecting our nation at Robins Air Force Base needs continued support for their heroic efforts. I helped bring Republicans and Democrats together to fund these important projects to help our servicemembers and civilian personnel serving at Robins do their jobs and be safe.”
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NEW REPORT: Georgians Report Insurance Companies Are Denying or Delaying Care Doctors Say They Need
A new report from U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff reveals insurance companies are denying or delaying care Georgians’ doctors say they need.
“No American should be delayed or denied needed health care. It is unacceptable that Americans, who are paying record premiums to insurers making record profits in the world’s richest country, are nevertheless denied medically necessary care.”
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Sen. Ossoff Working Across the Aisle to Improve Maternal Health in Georgia
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working across the aisle to improve maternal health in Georgia.
“The shockingly high maternal mortality rate for women in Georgia is a travesty. It is unacceptable for any mother to suffer or die because she lacks proper care.”
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U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff today announced new bipartisan infrastructure law resources to upgrade Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.
“Georgia’s airports are a key driver of job creation and economic competitiveness. That’s why we are pleased to deliver this funding through the bipartisan infrastructure law for Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. Our bipartisan infrastructure law will continue to deliver long-overdue upgrades to Georgia’s…”
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Sen. Ossoff Working Across the Aisle to Strengthen Lung Cancer Prevention
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working across the aisle to strengthen lung cancer prevention for Georgia families.
“Early cancer detection saves lives. That’s why I’m helping lead Senators in both parties to support cancer prevention research and better protect Georgians from lung cancer.”
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MS NOW: “Jon Ossoff Has a Congressional Superpower”
While some of the most “contentious partisan exchanges get the most attention,” Ossoff argued, the “investigation into corruption and civil rights abuses in our prison system,” the “mistreatment of military families by defense contractors”…
“investigation into corruption and civil rights abuses in our prison system.”
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Sens. Ossoff, Britt Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Detect & Prevent Colorectal Cancer
According to recent studies, colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death for Americans under 50 Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is introducing a bipartisan bill to expand early detection of colorectal…
“Early cancer detection saves lives, and too many Georgians have shared heartbreaking stories with me about losing loved ones to colorectal cancer. I’m introducing this bipartisan bill with Senator Britt to expand early detection of colorectal cancer and better protect young Georgians from this devastating disease.”
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U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock are again pushing back on plans to reduce services at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC).
“Servicemembers, their families, and veterans in Augusta deserve answers and information on how these potential changes could affect their ability to receive quality health care.”
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Sen. Ossoff Statement on CDC Director Confirmation Vote
Against this disturbing backdrop, after speaking with Dr. Schwartz, I lacked sufficient confidence in her independence.
“I nevertheless stand ready to work with Dr. Schwartz to support the CDC, its vital mission, and the CDC’s workforce.”
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Sen. Ossoff Calls on Trump Administration to Improve Access to Maternal Care in Georgia
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is calling on the Trump Administration to improve access to maternal care in Georgia.
“For pregnant women, time is of the essence to ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy. It is critical that they be able to find a provider that is in-network and available near them to receive timely prenatal care. I urge the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to take immediate action to ensure states and…”
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U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock are demanding answers as the Trump Administration reportedly ends civil rights enforcement within the Department of Education.
“We write with serious concerns regarding the Department of Education’s potential dereliction of its duty to ensure children in Georgia receive a quality education free from discrimination.”