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Today, the House Committee on Education and Workforce advanced H.R. 4122, the Health Care for Energy Workers Act, to increase access to care for current and former energy workers. H.R. 4122 would benefit over 10,000 Georgia energy workers, including many employed at Plant Vogtle and the Savannah River Site. Specifically, this bipartisan, bicameral legislation, introduced by Representatives Rick W.... Read More »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced his office is seeking applicants for the 2026 Fall Internship Program, to be offered in his Washington, D.C. office. This program is open to college students and young professionals interested in learning about the legislative process and assisting with the responsibilities of a congressional office. Interns will perform a range of tasks including... Read More »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) hosted a special signing day ceremony for students in Georgia's 12th District who have been accepted into one of our nation's Military Service Academies. These academies include: The United States Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, New York; the United States Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, Maryland; the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) in N... Read More »

Today, the House of Representatives passed S. 2, the Secure America Act, which fully funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through Fiscal Year 2029. After voting in support of the measure, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement: "For twelve straight months, zero illegal aliens have been released at our border. Crime... Read More »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) was joined by Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Lucy McBath (GA-06), and Bradley Schneider (IL-10) in sending a letter to the Honorable Daniel Aronowitz, Assistant Secretary of the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The letter urges the EBSA to e... Read More »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced members of his staff will host Community Office Hours across Georgia’s 12th District during the month of June. 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 FEMA, Social Security, Veterans Affairs, Medic... Read More »

Yesterday, the Education and Workforce Committee advanced H.R. 7895, Congressman Rick W. Allen's (GA-12) PBM Kickback Prohibition Act. Congressman Allen introduced this legislation in March, which would amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from paying kickbacks or referral fees to brokers, consultants, advisors, or similar i... Read More »

This week, during National Police Week, House Republicans passed several bills aimed at supporting law enforcement officers nationwide, ending soft-on-crime policies, and keeping violent criminals out of America's communities. After supporting each bill on the House floor, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement: "We cannot have freedom without safety, and we cannot have s... Read More »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) was joined by Representatives Joe Wilson (SC-02), Austin Scott (GA-08), Earl "Buddy" Carter (GA-01), Sheri Biggs (SC-03), and Brian Jack (GA-03) in sending a letter to the Honorable Pete Hegseth, Secretary of the Department of War, urging that changes to the Eisenhower Army Medical Center (EAMC) at Fort Gordon be halted immediately. In the letter, Congressm... Read More »

Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7567, the bipartisan Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, which builds on the historic agriculture investments made in H.R. 1, often known as the Working Families Tax Cuts. After voting in support of the bill, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement: "Rural America needs a new Farm Bill now, not tomorrow. With today... Read More »

Last night, House Republicans passed S. Con. Res. 33, which establishes a congressional budget to responsibly fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through the end of President Trump’s term, ensuring these agencies are able to keep the American people safe from threats. Upon passage of S. Con. Res. 33, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the fo... Read More »

Yesterday, the Committee on Education and Workforce advanced H.R. 8210, the Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026. This legislation makes needed improvements to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)—focused on improving outcomes for workers, strengthening our economy, and ensuring accountability for taxpayer dollars. Included in H.R. 8210 are provisions from Congressman Allen's ... Read More »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce has approved Augusta Technical College's grant application for the construction of the Jim Hudson Automotive Institute on Walton Way in Augusta. Augusta Tech's full funding request of $6,808,307 was awarded for this project. Upon the announcement, Congressman Allen issued the following statement: "The CSRA has ... Read More »

Originally Published in WRDW By: Audrey Dickherber Augusta Technical College has received about $6.8 million from the Economic Development Administration to help complete the Jim Hudson Automotive Institute. The project is located at 1122 Walton Way, the former Johnson Cadillac dealership. “This grant is a powerful investment in Augusta’s economic future,” Dr. Kendricks D. Hooker, president of Aug... Read More »

Originally Published in Grice Connect Lakeside High School students Saisurya Lakkimsetti, Arnav Patel, and Mingzhe Zhang have earned top honors in the 2026 Congressional App Challenge for Georgia’s 12th District, impressing judges with their innovative application called Tempo. Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced that Lakeside High School students Saisurya Lakkimsetti, Arnav Patel, ... Read More »