On this day in 1944, over 34,000 American soldiers crowded together in small, amphibious boats en route to Omaha Beach. As the boats landed on the beach, and their bow ramps dropped down leading the men ashore, unrelenting machine gun fire rained down from enemy bunkers. Undeterred, the American and Allied forces emerged from the battle victorious, but not without a heavy cost. Over 2,500 Americans died at Omaha Beach. One of them was 1st Lieutenant Thomas Royce Dallas Jr. from our Congressional District in Griffin, Georgia, who drew his last breath on the shores of Omaha Beach. As we remember the heroism Americans exhibited on D-Day and we reflect on the cost of freedom, may we remember and be inspired by the names and faces of those brave soldiers who died in service to our Country.

Federal defense contracts meant for small businesses are being SWEPT UP by large corporations. WATCH: @RepBrianJack and Mr. Jaworowski break down how strengthening the Rule of Two could give Main Street a fighting chance.

Today, we fully reopened the Tyrone Post Office! Before I was sworn into Congress, I promised to reopen the Tyrone Post Office, which had previously suffered extensive structural damage due to a fire.  As of today, the Tyrone Post Office is fully open for business. During a Congressional oversight hearing, I asked the Postmaster General to accelerate the Post Office’s reconstruction, which had been delayed for years.  He and his team swiftly reacted, and worked closely with my team to achieve this goal. Thank you to Tyrone Mayor Eric Dial and the Tyrone Town Council for your partnership and forceful advocacy, and thank you to Postmaster General David Steiner, and Kayla Dufrene, Brandy Jackson, and Sharon Alston of the Postal Service for your leadership on this important project.

Tonight, I was honored to partner with the @GoClingstones and host a Service Academy Night at the ballpark for six of the outstanding students I appointed to our country’s military service academies.  Sadly, the game was eventually rained out, but the fans were uplifted, as each appointee walked on the field with their families to be individually recognized on the jumbotron for their patriotism. As we reflect this week on the costly sacrifices made to defend our freedom, we are inspired by these young men and women preparing to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point, the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, and the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Congratulations to Addison, Colson, Mahika, Matthew, Steven, and Travonte!

This morning, I was honored to join Coweta County veterans, families, and community leaders at Newnan’s Memorial Day Ceremony. Newnan is a community from which heroes are born.  Two of Georgia’s 27 Medal of Honor recipients were from Newnan, and dozens more have earned a Purple Heart.  At today’s ceremony, we honored one of those recipients, Private First Class James Alfred “Alf” Smith, a Newnan native, who was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart after sacrificing his life in service to our country during World War I. May the stories of these heroes continue to inspire us and the next generation of guardians of our freedom.

Today, we honor the lives of the brave warriors who died in service to our country’s Armed Forces. May their sacrifices and the heartbreak felt by their families remind us of the cost of freedom and the price of liberty on this solemn day of remembrance.

This week, Chairman Mike Bost and I led the effort to pass H.R.1041, the Veterans 2nd Amendment Act, which will restore the Constitutional right to keep and bear arms to over 250,000 veterans who were previously prevented from doing so, if they simply had a fiduciary. Thank you to Gun Owners of America for your steadfast support of our legislation!

. @RepBrianJack and I just had a great phone call about what's happening with Georgia Power and the impending eminent domain situation threatening not only homes, but cattle farms and row crops. I will be speaking more on the matter soon.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful women who carry us, raise us, and love us unconditionally! A mother’s love is like no other!

I was honored to join the wonderful people of Spalding County today in celebration of the groundbreaking of the Griffin-Spalding Regional Airport.  This historic achievement was delivered through the collaboration of federal, state, and local stakeholders, and its construction will create more jobs and grow the economy across Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District. Thank you to the Under Secretary of Transportation Ryan McCormack (@USDOT), Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (@LtGovJonesGA), and Spalding County leaders for participating in our ceremony today!

Today, we PASSED a new Farm Bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, for the first time since 2018. Introduced as the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, this legislation delivers BIG WINS for farmers and consumers. Over 500 organizations — including the National Chicken Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association — endorsed this bill. 209 Republicans, 14 Democrats, and 1 Independent voted YES on its passage.

Thank you to Georgia EMC (@Georgia_EMC) and electric membership cooperatives from across our Congressional District for visiting Capitol Hill today! We discussed support for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service, proposed legislation to expedite FEMA reimbursements, and the importance of permitting reform and its ability to lower costs for customers in our District.

"In light of this evening's events, I ask that all Americans recommit with their hearts in resolving our differences peacefully." - President Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸

Thank you to our brave law enforcement who quickly acted to protect us this evening at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, an annual event that celebrates the First Amendment. May justice be swiftly served.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge: Omar, Juliet, Wade, and Alaina from Carrollton High School! The students’ application, “NxtSteps”, will help guide high school students through the college application process using interactive grade-level maps to help prospective college applicants reach critical milestones. I had the privilege of spending time with these incredible students and their wonderful families this week, and I was honored to recognize their achievement during a committee hearing on the app-based economy.   From academics to athletics, Carrollton High School continues to produce champions and inspire excellence.

Today, in response to ongoing wildfires across parts of Georgia, Governor Kemp declared a State of Emergency for 91 Georgia counties, including Harris and Muscogee Counties in our District. Please follow Georgia Forestry Commission (@GATrees) and local authorities for critical guidance and updates.

I join my colleagues in mourning the passing of Congressman David Scott. David represented our neighboring 13th Congressional District of Georgia for 12 terms, and he made history as the first Georgian to serve as Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture. May we lift up the family and friends of Congressman Scott in prayer during this difficult time.

Today, I visited the University of West Georgia to deliver a $637,520 federal investment in safety and infrastructure improvements on the campus of the University of West Georgia. Under the leadership of its new president, Dr. Michael Johnson – a U.S. Marine Corps veteran – the University of West Georgia is one of the fastest-growing universities in Georgia. I am immensely proud to represent the West Georgia Wolves and the Carroll County community in Congress, and this federal partnership will ensure the future leaders of Georgia and our Country enjoy a safe and secure environment as they prepare to be the workforce of tomorrow. #GoWest #UWG

Today, I visited the @cityofhope Cancer Center in Newnan to deliver $1.98 million in federal funding I secured for cancer prevention and early detection. This funding will support the development of new technology that will optimize the way physicians screen and treat patients by synthesizing extensive oncology data to identify the best preventive therapies and treatments. The City of Hope Cancer Center is one of our Country’s leading cancer centers, and our Congressional District is very proud to call it home and support its breakthrough research!

Happy Easter to all! Today, we celebrate the resurrection of Christ, salvation through faith in Him, and victory over death. May you have a wonderful day with family and friends!