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Republican (1854-present)

Barry Loudermilk

Congressman Barry Loudermilk, a Constitutional Conservative, represents northwest Georgia’s 11th Congressional District.

In the 117th Congress, Congressman Loudermilk serves as a member of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, the Committee on House Administration, and the Joint Committee on the Library. He also serves as a member of the Republican Study Committee (RSC), a conservative caucus of House Republicans.
Before being elected to Congress in 2014, he was a small business owner for over 20 years. He also served in the Georgia State legislature for nine years.

DISTRICT RELATED BILLS

Overview:

  • This bill would expand the park’s boundary to include the Wallis House and Harriston Hill, located near the intersection of Burnt Hickory Road and Barrett Parkway in Marietta, Georgia. Under this legislation, the National Park Service would be authorized to acquire the property by donation.

Background:

  • The Wallis House is one of the few original Civil War structures at Kennesaw Mountain and is one of the rare pieces of property with historical significance for both Union and Confederate purposes.
  • Most of the park’s existing attractions pertain to the Confederate Army, and this bill will enhance visitors’ understanding of the Union’s side of the story.
  • Built by Josiah Wallis in 1853 and occupied by his family until the Civil War, the house was next used as a hospital by the Confederate Army.
  • In the Atlanta Campaign, the Wallis House was used as headquarters for Union General William T. Sherman during the Battle of Kolb’s Farm.
  • The house was also used as headquarters for Union General Oliver O. Howard during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, one of the bloodiest one-day battles of the entire war and the last major battle before the fall of Atlanta.
  • In coordination with the National Park Service, Cobb County purchased the house with the intent to donate it to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.
  • The purchase also included land encompassing Harriston Hill, which was used by Union General Howard as a signaling position.

Why:

  • This legislation is an essential step toward preserving our nation’s heritage and valuable Civil War history.
  • In 2002, the Wallis House was in danger of being demolished by a real estate developer.
  • Along with Cobb County, this bill is supported by the National Park Service, Kennesaw Mountain Park, and several park volunteer organizations and historical societies in my district
  • Previous bill passed the House in 2010 by voice vote.
  • Current bill passed the Natural Resources Committee by unanimous consent on February 3, 2016.

Republican (1854-present)

BARRY LOUDERMILK

Barry Loudermilk is a passionate representative of the people, who fights daily to ensure our children have a nation that is free, safe and full of opportunity. Barry believes that the best days for America are ahead of us, but only if we return to the basic values of hard work, honesty, individual liberty and respect for each other.

Barry’s father, a World War II veteran and a construction worker, impressed upon his children the idea you can change things if you stand up for what is right. “If there is something you don’t like,” his father said, “you have two choices…do something to change the situation, or just accept the status quo and go on with your life, but never just complain.” These words of wisdom inspired Barry to public service, and they’re what drives him to work to change the culture in Washington, DC.