News from

July 27, 2026

Dear Georgian,

We have covered a lot of ground these past two weeks in D.C. and back home in Georgia. As always, my top priority is serving the great people of this state. Here are some highlights of my work on your behalf.

The American people sent us to Washington, D.C. to represent them, not to get rich. That’s why I was an early cosponsor of the Stop Insider Trading Act, legislation to prohibit Members of Congress and their families from purchasing securities and profiting off of your trust. 

Americans have rightly questioned whether Washington is looking out for them or for itself, and we know that public service should never be used for personal gain. Members of Congress should be held to a high standard and be above reproach when it comes to using information they might obtain while working for you in our nation's capital.

Therefore, I was proud to support the stock trading ban on the House floor and send it to the Senate.

Georgia is home to more than 100,000 service members, military families, and civilian personnel, who play a vital role in defending our nation.

That’s why I supported the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation delivers a 5–7% pay raise for our men and women in uniform, strengthens military readiness, modernizes the Arsenal of Freedom, and ensures our Armed Forces remain the most capable fighting force in the world.

Our service members and their families make tremendous sacrifices on behalf of our country, and they deserve to know that we have their back. By investing in our troops, supporting Georgia’s military installations, and equipping our forces for the challenges of tomorrow, this bill reinforces our commitment to those who wear the uniform and the families who stand beside them. I will always fight to ensure America remains strong, secure, and prepared to meet any threat.

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee continued its work to improve FEMA's preparation for and response to natural disasters like Hurricane Helene, which devastated communities across Georgia.

During a committee hearing, I asked Jim Matheson of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association about how the proposed FEMA Act would establish new deadlines and accountability measures to ensure disaster assistance reaches families and communities more quickly.

If you missed the hearing, you can watch our exchange by clicking here.

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee also marked up the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), bipartisan legislation I was proud to lead as Chairman of the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee.

WRDA is a biennial bill that authorizes policies and programs of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, which is responsible for ensuring the navigability of America's rivers and ports, maintaining flood control infrastructure, and ecosystem restoration. Georgia's ports, harbors, and coastal communities are critical to our state's economy and our nation's supply chain. WRDA invests in the infrastructure that keeps commerce moving.

I'm proud to report that the bill passed the committee by a unanimous vote, demonstrating broad bipartisan support for strengthening America's waterways infrastructure.

You can find my opening statement in the Transportation and Infrastructure committee here.

The best thing about my weeks in Washington are when folks from back home come visit to talk about the things we can do to make our state and country stronger. I had the pleasure of welcoming several Georgia organizations to my Washington, D.C. office to collaborate on issues that matter most to our communities.

Over the past few weeks, my team and I met with the Georgia Trucking Association, the Georgia Manufacturers Association, the Georgia Corn Growers, the Georgia Broadcasters Association, and Georgia EMC.

The topics covered included the surface reauthorization bill, the farm bill, disaster assistance, my tort reform legislation, and the benefits of the Working Families Tax Cut, which is allowing Americans to keep more of their hard-earned money and helping small businesses invest and grow.

Meeting with the Georgia Manufacturers Association

Back in Georgia, my team attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new St. Mary's Good Samaritan Pavilion in Greensboro. This investment marks an important step toward expanding access to high-quality health care for families across Greene County and the surrounding region.

The new 42,000-square-foot medical pavilion will significantly expand the services available close to home, including cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation, gastroenterology, infusion services, an on-site pharmacy, integrated primary care, rheumatology, and expanded surgical services. I look forward to seeing the positive impact this new facility will have for patients and families throughout our region.

Do you know a junior high or high school student who may be interested in serving our nation by attending one of The United States Service Academies? Join us for the 10th District Service Academy Day on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Prince Avenue Christian School in Bogart, Georgia.

This is a great opportunity for young men and women to learn more about what it takes to get into an academy and build a career out of service to our great nation.

For more information and to register, click here.

As always, my staff and I are here to help. If you need assistance with a federal agency or have comments or concerns to share with me, please do not hesitate to call my Monroe or Washington, D.C. offices. To receive frequent updates, I encourage you to visit my website, like my Facebook page, and follow me on Twitter.

Sincerely  Mike Collins
Member of Congress