Rep. Andy Ogles, U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 5th District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Andy Ogles, U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 5th District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Andy Ogles, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Tennessee’s 5th district, has been vocal on several legislative and national security issues through his recent social media posts. Ogles, who succeeded Jim Cooper in 2023, has made statements concerning governance in Washington D.C., law enforcement leadership, and public safety.
On February 20, 2025, Rep. Andy Ogles announced his collaboration with another legislator to introduce a new act aimed at addressing governance in Washington D.C. " REPEAL DC HOME RULE @Basedmikelee and I have introduced the BOWSER Act to clean up DC and take back Congress’s constitutional authority to govern."
Later that day, he commented on a significant appointment within the Federal Bureau of Investigation. " Kash Patel has just been confirmed to lead the FBI."
The following day, February 21, 2025, Rep. Ogles reiterated concerns about safety in Washington D.C., urging legislative action. "DC is not safe. Pass the BOWSER Act."