Press Releases
Rep. Andy Ogles, R Tenn., plans to introduce a bill that would halt entry from a set of Muslim countries, an effort Ogles framed as a continuation of travel restrictions President Donald Trump implemented in 2017.
“Mass Islamic immigration, legal or illegal, has transformed America and brought destructive consequences,” Ogles said.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Andy Ogles introduced the “OLYMPICS Act,” legislation that would tax any money made by American citizens who play in the Olympics for China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea at a rate of 100%. The legislation would apply to prize money, sponsorship income, and any other compensation earned while representing those countries in Olympic competition.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Andy Ogles (TN-05) is requesting that the Energy and Commerce Committee launch a formal congressional inquiry into the National Football League and NBC immediately for their prior knowledge, deliberate approval, and facilitation of the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, which featured explicit displays of sexual acts and lyrics on national television that represent a clear violation of FCC guidelines.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Andy Ogles (TN-05) sent a letter to the Tennessee Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives asking them to perform immediate oversight of the failed Nashville Electric Service (NES) board, following reports that the utility cut millions of dollars in essential vegetation removal while purchasing over 100 diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings for its employees and demonstrating severe ill-preparedness in responding to the ice storm that left hundreds of thousands of Nashvillians wit
Nashville, TN – Congressman Andy Ogles’ Office released new interviews with 17 middle Tennesseans in Nashville across multiple popular Broadway venues. Those interviewed consisted of songwriters, bartenders, and performers praising the One Big Beautiful Bill for ending federal taxes on tips and gig payments, a policy that delivers immediate relief to working Americans in music-driven cities like Nashville.
Washington, DC – Chairman Andy Ogles held a hearing this week on the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee to discuss how to modernize America’s cyber infrastructure for offensive capabilities against state-sponsored cyber opponents. Chairman Ogles brought in private sector cyber experts to provide insight on how Congress can prepare America for warfare on the digital frontier.
Columbia, TN – Congressman Andy Ogles (TN-05) has selected the 2025 Congressional App Challenge winner for Tennessee’s Fifth Congressional District, Rohan Gunasekar. Rohan, an 11th-grade student at Ravenwood High in Brentwood, designed an app called DermaTrack. The app would help families and individuals track medications and care for their skin conditions.
Washington, DC – Congressman Andy Ogles introduced legislation to rename United States Post Office 38401-9998 in Columbia, Tennessee, after Columbia native and Medal of Honor recipient John Harlan Willis. Pharmacist's Mate First Class John Harlan Willis was born on June 10th, 1923. He joined the Navy at the age of 19 and was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 27th Marines when they landed on Iwo Jima on February 9th, 1945.
Washington, DC – Congressman Andy Ogles introduced a companion bill to Senator Mike Lee’s (R-UT) “Charlie Kirk Act”. This bill will shut down taxpayer-funded propaganda aimed at the American people. Named for the great late American hero Charlie Kirk, the bill honors his commitment to fair and open debate. It restores the core protections of American citizens against false information from the government. These protections were removed by the Obama administration in amending the Smith-Mundt Act.
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Andy Ogles issued a response to the Nashville Metropolitan General Sessions Court after it sent a letter to Governor Bill Lee seemingly criticizing Ogles for demanding accountability.