Representative Andrew Clyde, Republican from Georgia

Andrew Clyde

Representative · Georgia · Republican

Andrew Clyde

House Floor

Recent comments in the House

Mr. Speaker, I rise in very strong support of H.R. 1041, the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act. This bill would restore Second Amendment rights to the veterans who valiantly served our Nation but whose constitutional right to bear arms has been stripped away by unelected bureaucrats. Federal law, enacted in 1968, prohibits individuals who have been ``adjudicated as a mental defective''--and the keyword is ``adjudicated''--from possessing or acquiring firearms. This restriction is enforced primarily through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
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Biography
Before entering Congress, Andrew Clyde built a career as a Navy combat veteran and small business owner in Georgia. Elected in 2020, he represents Georgia’s 9th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Clyde focuses on Second Amendment rights, fiscal responsibility, and regulatory reform. He authored legislation to limit federal overreach and serves on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. Clyde approaches his role with a direct, hands-on style, emphasizing accountability to constituents and defense of individual liberties.
Education
  • M.B.A., University of Georgia, Athens, GA
    1999
  • B.B.A., Cum laude, Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN
    1985
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2021-Present

    Representing Georgia's 9th district

  • Business Owner

Policy Focus
Government Operations and Politics14%
Crime and Law Enforcement12%
Finance and Financial Sector11%
Taxation7%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Andrew Clyde's record in Congress.

  • Second Amendment Advocacy

    Introduced the RETURN Act to repeal the federal excise tax on firearms and ammunition.

  • COVID-19 Relief Oversight

    Questioned and scrutinized federal spending in COVID-19 relief bills as a member of the House Oversight Committee.

  • Federal Bureaucracy Reform

    Co-sponsored the Federal Employee Accountability Act to make it easier to remove underperforming federal workers.

  • Support for Small Businesses

    Advocated for and supported legislation to reduce regulatory burdens on small businesses, drawing from his experience as a business owner.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on the Budget
  • House Committee on Appropriations

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