Rep. Loudermilk Sworn Into 116th Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk on Thursday began his third term representing residents living in Georgia's 11th Congressional District. Loudermilk, a Republican from Bartow County, was sworn into office for the 116th Congress.

“Today, as I was being sworn in for the 116th Congress, I placed my hand on a Bible like those issued to soldiers during World War II," he said in a statement. "This Bible, similar to the one issued to my father, a WWII veteran, reminds me of the importance of God in my life and in the founding of this great nation."

Loudermilk won re-election to the 11th Congressional District seat in the Nov. 6 midterm elections. The 11th Congressional District includes all of Bartow and Cherokee counties and parts of Cobb and Fulton counties.

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"While our country is currently entrenched in a debate over much-needed border security, and a partial government shutdown being the result of this political impasse, we cannot forget the reason we are all here: to ensure we have a nation that is free, safe and full of opportunity," Loudermilk added. "Eventually, this debate will come to an end and new challenges will emerge, but I will continue to stand firmly on my faith and the U.S. Constitution as I represent Georgia’s 11th Congressional District.”

In December, Loudermilk met with President Donald Trump to discuss the "urgency of security our southern border" and advocated for disaster relief in Georgia and other states that are still recovering from Hurricane Michael, his office said.

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