Official updates from Georgia U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff's office
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Sen. Ossoff on RFK Jr.'s reckless decision to cut cyclosporiasis monitoring: "There is no excuse. There is no justification. It's madness."
This month, Sen. Ossoff and @SenatorWarnock hosted their annual Congressional Black Caucus Reception welcoming Georgians to Washington, D.C. for this year's 55th Annual Legislative Conference.
Insurance companies are denying or delaying care Georgians’ doctors say they need, a new report today from Sen. Ossoff found. Read more at ossoff.senate.gov.
Sen. Ossoff is urging Georgians to share their stories of insurance companies denying or delaying needed health care at Ossoff.Senate.Gov/HealthStor….
“I have heard concerns from my constituents that Balfour Beatty Communities (BBC) is not preparing units in the time necessary for an incoming family to be able to move into upon their permanent change of station (PCS),” Sen. Ossoff wrote. “Servicemembers and their families give the greatest sacrifice for our Nation; we must ensure that we provide for them at home.” wjcl.com/article/senator-oss…
Sen. Ossoff: It is astonishing that Donald Trump wouldn't sign the one bipartisan achievement of this Congress to address the cost-of-living crisis.
“For years I’ve worked to protect Georgia’s beloved Okefenokee Swamp from dangerous strip mining, and now, following our bipartisan push, it's been named Georgia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site,” Sen. Ossoff said. “The Okefenokee is an irreplaceable natural treasure in our state, and this significant designation will help protect this renowned natural treasure for generations to come, promote tourism, and support Southeast Georgia’s economic growth.”
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NEW: After RFK Jr. failed to respond to his first inquiry, Sen. Ossoff is again pressing Sec. Kennedy on cuts to cyclosporiasis monitoring.
“Your silence amidst an ongoing outbreak of diarrheal disease is indicative of the reckless arrogance with which you demolished America's public health defense,” Sen. Ossoff wrote.
This month, Sen. Ossoff was honored to host Joyristas from @JavaJoyCoffee at his Welcome to Washington event to provide coffee and lemonade to Georgians visiting our Nation's Capital. Thank you, Lily, Nicky, and Megan, for bringing some joy to Washington!
WATCH: Sen. Ossoff presses Secretary Hegseth on the accuracy of his past statements on the Iran War.
Ossoff's Office retweeted
OSSOFF: You stated on the 14th day of this conflict that Iran's military was 'destroyed.' Was that an accurate statement -- yes or no?
HEGSETH: Iran's ability to challenge the US--
OSSOFF: That's not what I asked. Yes or no?
HEGSETH: What the milit---
OSSOFF: Will you answer the question?
Ossoff's Office retweeted
OSSOFF: On day 9 of the war, on 60 Minutes you assured the American people of Iranian surrender. Does that remain your prediction?
HEGSETH: Ultimately Iran will never have a nuclear weapon
OSSOFF: So to review, you will not answer whether your statement made on the 14th day of the war that Iran's military was 'destroyed and made combat ineffective' was a truthful statement to the American people as you sit here and ask for tens of billions more?
COLLINS: The senator's time has expired
WATCH: Sen. Ossoff questions Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the Iran War in a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing.
Ossoff's Office retweeted
Ossoff: On day 14 of this conflict, you stated that Iran's military had been, “destroyed and, quote, made combat ineffective.” Was that an accurate statement?
Hegseth: Iran's ability to challenge the United States of America, at the level at which we're capable of—
Ossoff: That’s not what I asked you. Will you answer the question?
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Ossoff writes to HHS Sec RFK Jr. on CDC canceling cyclosporiasis surveillance:
“Your foolish and self-indulgent demolition of critical public health programs puts Americans at risk. The Trump Administration is actively undermining food safety.”
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Sen. Ossoff asks Trump's Director of National Intelligence nominee about Tulsi Gabbard's presence at the Fulton County raid this year.