Clyde, Andrew S.

Andrew Scott Clyde represents Georgia's 9th congressional district, a rural and exurban region northeast of Atlanta that includes communities like Gainesville, Toccoa, and Dahlonega. First elected in 2020, Clyde brings a background as a successful entrepreneur who founded and expanded Clyde Armory, Inc., growing the gun retail business to $12 million in annual sales with 25 employees across two locations.

In Congress, Clyde serves on the House Committee on Appropriations and its subcommittees covering Commerce, Justice, and Science as well as Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. He also sits on the House Budget Committee. His legislative priorities reflect both his business experience and district interests, including gun rights advocacy and government accountability measures.

Clyde has sponsored 47 bills during his tenure, with notable proposals including the Constitutional Hearing Protection Act and the D.C. Shield Law Repeal Act. His legislative agenda has been shaped by personal experience: after the IRS seized $940,000 from his business in 2013—a civil asset forfeiture action later reversed with a $900,000 refund—he became an advocate for reform. His testimony before Congress contributed to passage of the Taxpayer First Act in 2019, which included the Clyde-Hirsch-Sowers RESPECT Act limiting government seizure authority.

Clyde has also been active on election-related matters, voting against certification of Arizona's and Pennsylvania's 2020 presidential election results. Regarding the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack, he characterized the event as a "normal tourist visit" despite previously acknowledging his role in barricading the House chamber against those attempting entry.