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Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) attended the Inauguration of Donald J. Trump, 47th President of the United States. Following the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies, Congressman Allen issued the statement below: "It was an honor to witness 45 become 47 today as President Trump once again took the oath of office. After four years under the Biden Administration, we have officially turned the page on ... 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 February. 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, Medicare, a... Read More »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) was selected to serve as Chairman of the Education and Workforce Committee's Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (H.E.L.P). Upon the announcement, Congressman Allen issued the following statement: "With forty years of experience building and operating a small business, I am well-aware of how federal policies impact the livelihoods of job... Read More »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) introduced the Creating Legal and Ethical AI Recordings (CLEAR) Voices Act. This bill would amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish technical and procedural standards for artificial or prerecorded voice systems created through generative artificial intelligence (genAI). Upon introducing the legislation, Congressman Allen issued the following state... Read More »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) re-introduced the American Science First Act. This legislation would close loopholes in federal research funding that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) could otherwise exploit to finance their own research at the expense of the American taxpayer. Specifically, the bill would prohibit the National Science Foundation (NSF) from authorizing grant funds to any ... Read More »

Originally published by The Augusta Chronicle A congressional bill inspired by the murder of an Augusta University nursing student studying at an Athens satellite campus heads to the Senate on Friday. The Laken Riley Act, House Resolution 29, passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday. If passed into law, it would require federal immigration officers to arrest and detain migrants who commit no... Read More »

Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 29, the Laken Riley Act. H.R. 29 requires U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) to arrest illegal aliens who commit theft offenses and mandates that these illegal aliens are detained until they are removed from the country. It also ensures states have standing to bring civil actions against federal officials who refuse to enforce immigration... Read More »

Originally published by The Augusta Press President Biden has signed into law a bill authorizing the repair of the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam, reducing uncertainty about the historic structure’s future. Saturday, Biden signed the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024, which requires the downtown pool retained by the dam be maintained at 114.5 feet above sea level. The bill ... Read More »

Originally published by The Augusta Chronicle President Joe Biden has signed a bill into law requiring the continued upkeep of Augusta's New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam. Under the new Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024, the 87-year-old lock and dam will be fully repaired to keep the pool level along Augusta's riverfront at 114.5 feet. "This is a historic day for the CSRA, res... Read More »

Originally published by WRDW WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Laken Riley Act to arrest and detain undocumented immigrants who have committed crimes — a bill named for the Augusta University nursing student who was murdered on the University of Georgia campus in 2024. The measure was sponsored by U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., by a vote of 264-159 — 48 Democrats... Read More »

On Saturday, President Joseph R. Biden signed into law S. 4367, the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. This bill includes language (Section 1315) which authorizes a full repair of the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam and requires the pool level to be maintained at 114.5 feet. Upon the announcement, Congressmen Rick W. Allen (GA-12) and Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the fol... Read More »

Originally published by WRDW AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Big news in a years-long debate over the future of the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam as President Joe Biden signed the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 into law on Saturday. This bill will authorize a full repair of the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam and also requires the pool level to be maintained at 114.5 feet. F... Read More »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) was sworn into office for the 119th Congress. Following his swearing-in, Congressman Allen issued the statement below: "I was honored to take the oath of office and renew my commitment to serving the residents of Georgia's 12th District. The House and Senate Republican majorities and President Trump's Administration have been given a clear mandate from the ... Read More »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement after supporting Rep. Mike Johnson's (R-LA) election as Speaker of the House for the 119th Congress: "I was proud to support Mike Johnson for Speaker of the House today. Mike is a dear friend, man of faith, and principled leader who has successfully guided the Republican conference with a slim majority—an exceedingly difficult... Read More »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement on the passing of James Earl Carter Jr., 39th President of the United States: “It is with a heavy heart that Robin and I join the nation in mourning the loss of former President Jimmy Carter. President Carter was a devoted father, loving husband, and decorated patriot. “Growing up on a peanut farm in Central Georgia, Preside... Read More »