Rep. Andy Ogles, U.S. Congressman representing Tennessee’s 5th district, made several posts on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on April 15, 2026, addressing topics ranging from immigration policy to surveillance reform and tax changes.
In a post at 14:02 UTC, Ogles wrote: “We can stop these tragedies. With these two policies: 1. Repealing Hart Celler 2. Public Hangings”.
Later the same day at 14:51 UTC, he addressed concerns about government surveillance, stating: “URGENT – FISA 702 was used by the Biden regime to spy on Americans and Members of Congress. Should we vote and require a warrant with probable cause before investigating US citizens?” Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) allows U.S. intelligence agencies to collect foreign intelligence information from non-Americans located outside the United States but has faced criticism over incidental collection of communications involving Americans.
At 15:37 UTC, Ogles posted about tax policy updates for Tax Day: “It’s Tax Day! Thanks to new provisions like no taxes on tips, no taxes on overtime, and the new $2,200 Child Tax Credit, you could see a bigger return on your tax refund. Before you file, don’t forget to see what you’re eligible for!” The Child Tax Credit has undergone periodic adjustments in recent years as part of federal efforts to provide financial relief for families with children.
The Hart-Celler Act referenced by Ogles is a landmark immigration law passed in 1965 that ended previous quotas based on national origin and significantly changed U.S. immigration patterns.
