Press Releases

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) participated in the House Agriculture Committee's Member Day hearing to highlight agricultural issues that are critical to Georgia's 12th Congressional District. Congressman Allen delivered the following remarks at today's hearing: "It's good to be back, and please know that we offer our… Read more »

Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee, of which Congressman Allen is a proud member, advanced H.R. 6544—the bipartisan Atomic Energy Advancement Act—a package of bills aimed at incentivizing and advancing nuclear energy production in the United States. Included in H.R. 6544 is Congressman Allen‘s Nuclear Licensing Efficiency Act, introduced this year, which would… Read more »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced his office will host Community Office Hours across Georgia’s 12th District during the month of December. During these events, members of Congressman Allen’s staff will be available to assist constituents with a variety of federal issues, including help navigating various federal agencies such as Social Security, Veterans Affairs,… Read more »

In case you missed it, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) held a telephone town hall earlier this week to answer questions from residents across Georgia’s 12th District. More than 6,000 constituents joined Monday’s call where Congressman Allen provided updates on current political issues such as the devastating war in Israel, the 21st-century workforce, a bill aimed at protecting… Read more »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) introduced the Nuclear Licensing Efficiency Act. This legislation would improve the licensing review process for future nuclear projects in the United States by establishing updated procedures and timelines for reviewing nuclear licensing applications. Upon the bill’s introduction, Congressman Allen issued the following statement: "An… Read more »

Today, the House of Representatives passed the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, which would provide Israel with $14.3 billion in emergency aid—offset by recisions from President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, specifically the enhanced funding for the IRS. After voting in support of the bill, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA) joined Representatives Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Michelle Steel (R-CA), and Julia Letlow (R-LA) to re-introduce the Validate Prior Learning to Accelerate Employment Act. This legislation will accelerate the advancement of job seekers in the workforce by more effectively identifying and validating their existing skills gained through prior work… Read more »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement after the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) finalized an expanded joint-employer standard that threatens the franchise model and negatively impacts the U.S. economy, workers, and small businesses: "President Biden's radical NLRB appointees are circumventing Congress to reimpose… Read more »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) spoke on the House floor in opposition to an amendment to H.R. 4394, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, offered by Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA), that would prohibit funding for plutonium pit production at the Savannah River Site (SRS). Before voting… Read more »

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H. Res. 771, a bipartisan resolution, which Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) co-introduced, affirming the United States stands with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists. After voting in favor of the resolution, Congressman Allen issued the following statement: "I’ve had the… Read more »