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    Rep. Good: The United States Stands with Israel

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bob Good (VA-05) is introducing the Stand with Israel Resolution to express strong support for America's close friend and important ally. Good criticized President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for suggesting a ceasefire in Gaza, stating, "Instead of unequivocally backing our most important ally in the Middle East, President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have undermined Israel's efforts to defend itself by repeatedly suggesting there should be a ceasefire in Gaza."Good emphasized the need for the United States to continue...

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    Rep. Good's ALERT Act Passes Oversight Committee, Promises Transparency in Regulatory Process

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability has passed Rep. Good's All Economic Regulations are Transparent (ALERT) Act, a legislation aimed at bringing transparency to the regulatory process under the Biden Administration. The bill received a vote of 21 to 19, signaling bipartisan support for the need to rein in the federal government's regulatory power.Congressman Good, the sponsor of the bill, expressed the importance of reclaiming constitutional responsibilities and preventing unelected bureaucrats from having broad legislative powers. He...

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    Rep. Good Calls for a Congressional Review of the Naming Commission

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bob Good (VA-05) has called for a congressional review of the Naming Commission and is demanding accountability and transparency from their recent efforts. The Commission, which aimed to remove historic memorials and rewrite the nation's history, has come under scrutiny for its actions, including the removal of Arlington National Cemetery's "Reconciliation Monument."In a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Good expressed concern over the removal of the Reconciliation Monument and other decisions made by the Naming Commission. He has...

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    Rep. Good’s Bill Paves the Way for Wintergreen Emergency Road

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Bob Good (VA-05) has introduced the Blue Ridge Fire Safety Act, a bill that aims to address a critical need for the Wintergreen community in Virginia. The bill clarifies that the Secretary of the Interior, through the National Park Service (NPS), has the authority to grant a permit for the construction of an emergency road on the Blue Ridge Parkway.For over three decades, the Wintergreen Property Owners Association has been seeking approval from the NPS to build a 400-foot emergency gravel road connecting Wintergreen to the Blue Ridge...

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    Rep. Good Introduces Rein in the EPA Act to Protect Small Businesses

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Bob Good (VA-05) has introduced the Rein in the EPA Act, a bill aimed at safeguarding small business owners from unnecessary emissions reporting requirements imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The proposed rule entitled "Revisions to the Air Emissions Reporting Requirements" has been criticized for its potential to burden businesses and advance a radical climate agenda.In a statement, Rep. Good expressed his concerns about the Biden Administration's approach, stating, "My legislation fights back against the EPA's...

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    Chairman Good Passes Bill Protecting Small Businesses from NLRB Regulations

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a significant move to protect small businesses from excessive government regulations, the House Education and Workforce Committee has passed Chairman Good's Small Businesses Before Bureaucrats Act. The legislation, which received a vote of 23 to 20, aims to update the jurisdictional standards of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to better reflect the current state of the economy."Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy and the backbone of our communities," emphasized Chairman Good. He expressed concern that the NLRB, under the...

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    Rep. Bob Good Elected House Freedom Caucus Chairman

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bob Good (VA-05) has been elected as the next chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, replacing Chairman Scott Perry (PA-10) starting in January 2024. Rep. Good, who has been an active member of the Freedom Caucus since taking office in 2021, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity and his commitment to advancing the caucus's agenda."It is my privilege and honor to serve as the next House Freedom Caucus chairman," said Rep. Good. "I thank Rep. Perry for his outstanding leadership of the caucus, and I look forward to building on the work he...

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    Rep. Good Introduces Legislation to Fight Sue-and-Settle Tactics

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bob Good of Virginia has introduced the No Regulation Through Litigation Act, a bill aimed at curbing the use of "sue-and-settle" tactics by federal agencies. The legislation seeks to limit the ability of these agencies to enter into settlement agreements and consent decrees that impose new regulations without Congressional authorization.In a statement, Rep. Good expressed his concerns about the executive branch abusing the courts to advance its radical policies. He stated, "My legislation aims to end 'sue-and-settle' tactics, bring...

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    Good letter: “The American people deserve more transparency from the Biden Administration about U.S. policy in Ukraine"

    U.S. Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) joined six other members of the House Freedom Caucus in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken asking for “more transparency from the Biden Administration about U.S. policy in Ukraine.”

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    Residents Invited to Provide Budget Feedback During “Budget and Brews” (Mar. 15-17)

    Residents Invited to Provide Budget Feedback During “Budget and Brews” (Mar. 15-17)

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