Rep. Anissa Jones Appointed to House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Community Health and Healthcare Oversight

ATLANTA - State Representative Anissa Jones (D-Macon) was recently appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as a member of the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Community Health and Healthcare Oversight.

"I am honored to be appointed to the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Community Health and Healthcare Oversight," said Rep. Jones. "As both a healthcare provider and a state representative, I understand firsthand that access to quality, affordable healthcare is not just a policy issue; it is a quality-of-life issue. Georgia's families deserve a healthcare system that is accessible, accountable, patient-centered and responsive to the real needs of our communities. This committee represents an important opportunity to take a comprehensive look at our state's healthcare landscape, strengthen patient protections, improve health outcomes and identify practical solutions that increase efficiency, while expanding access to care. I look forward to working collaboratively with my colleagues, healthcare professionals, stakeholders and community leaders to ensure that every Georgian-regardless of zip code-has the opportunity to receive the care that they need and deserve."

The House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Community Health and Healthcare Oversight will evaluate Georgia's overall healthcare landscape to improve access, strengthen patient protections and identify practical policy solutions to enhance outcomes, efficiency and accountability across the state.

Speaker Burns also appointed the following study committee members: State Representatives Mark Newton (R-Augusta), Lee Hawkins (R-Gainesville), Alan Powell (R-Hartwell), Rob Leverett (R-Elberton), Derrick McCollum (R-Chestnut Mountain), Darlene Taylor (R-Thomasville), Devan Seabaugh (R-Marietta), Debbie Buckner (D-Junction City) and Billy Mitchell (D-Stone Mountain).

More information about 2026 study committees may be found here.

Meeting notices, agendas and additional details for 2026 study committee meetings will be posted here.

Representative Anissa Jones represents the citizens of District 143, which includes portions of Bibb and Houston counties. She was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2024 and currently serves on the Economic Development & Tourism, Interstate Cooperation and State Planning & Community Affairs committees.

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