Press Releases
By: Bradley Jaye
"Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) introduced legislation to ban federally funded child mutilation, a bill that would legislatively address a campaign promise by former President Donald Trump."
The Stopping the Mutilation of Children Act of 2024 would prohibit any federal funds from going to institutions that provide medical or surgical intervention to any person for the purpose of disassociation from the individual’s sex.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Andy Ogles (TN-05) and fellow Reps. Aaron Bean (FL-04), Neil Dunn (FL-02), and Vern Buchanan (FL-16) introduced the Americans First Disaster Relief Act. The legislation would appropriate an additional $10 billion to FEMA for disaster relief. Instead of new spending, the bill would offset the $10 billion by rescinding funding for IRS agents provided through the Inflation “Reduction” Act of 2022.
By: Tom Pappert
"Representative Andy Ogles (R-TN-05) demanded the release of former Trump White House chief strategist Steve Bannon in a Thursday letter to Biden-Harris administration Bureau of Prisons (BOP) director Colette Peters that was obtained by The Tennessee Star."
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Andy Ogles (TN-05) and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to House and Senate leadership, urging them to keep Section 1287 of the Senate National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the final version of the FY25 NDAA.
COLUMBIA, TN–Today, Rep. Andy Ogles (TN-05) released the following statement on the anniversary of the October 7th Attacks on Israel.
"It's been one year since the horrific Hamas terror attacks against innocent Israelis. As our strongest ally in the Middle East, Israel has stood firm on the frontlines, repelling the savage brutality of radical Islamic terrorists thirsty for more bloodshed.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Andy Ogles (TN-05) introduced the Affordable Housing For Veterans Act which would reduce VA home loan fees assessed to veterans, servicemembers, or surviving spouse homebuyers by striking ‘November 15, 2031’ everywhere it appears in the loan fee table (38 U.S.C. 3729(b)(2)) and replacing it with ‘October 1, 2024.’ This change to existing U.S. law would result in swift loan fee reductions for veterans as high as 65%.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Andy Ogles (TN-05) introduced articles of impeachment against Vice President Kamala Harris for high crimes and misdemeanors. The articles cite her gross incompetence in dealing with the crisis at the southern border and her betrayal of the American people.
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Andy Ogles (TN-05) sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson regarding U.S. Secret Service (USSS) Director Kimberly Cheatle’s concerning response to the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump. Following her testimony before the House Committee on Oversight Monday morning, Congressman Ogles implored Speaker Johnson to take up legislation to force Director Cheatle’s removal from her post.
Columbia, TN - Congressman Andy Ogles (TN-05) and his district office work to assist individuals with inquiries to federal agencies. From passports to immigration to VA benefits and beyond, Congressman Ogles’ office has provided assistance to over 1,600 constituents since he assumed office for the people of Tennessee’s Fifth District.
By: Nick Pope
“Two GOP lawmakers introduced a new bill Thursday designed to walk back a Biden administration policy that disadvantaged oil and gas production on public lands.”