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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 September. 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, ... Read More »

Yesterday, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) visited Brentwood School in Sandersville, Georgia to present three 12th District students with the Congressional Award, the highest honor Congress presents to America's youth. Congress established the Congressional Award in 1979 to recognize initiative, service, and achievement in young people. The Congressional Award provides a structure for young Amer... Read More »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) participated in a press conference with several community leaders to tout federal funding for a new veterans' cemetery in Augusta, Georgia. With Congressman Allen's support, the funding for this project was appropriated via H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions A... Read More »

Originally Published in The Georgia Virtue By: Press Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg and Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Rick W. Allen demanded answers from American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten on Jul. 7 following reports that teachers’ union dues may have been used to finance the production, publication, and promotion of a... Read More »

Originally Published in The Augusta Chronicle By: Joe Hotchkiss The rise of artificial intelligence is creating exciting economic opportunities in America, but the most successful users also should be the most responsible. That's a bipartisan thread of agreement that ran through comments and testimony Friday at a field hearing conducted by Georgia and South Carolina members of Congress who sit on ... Read More »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) hosted an Education and Workforce Committee field hearing in Augusta, Georgia titled "Building an AI-Ready America: How AI Is Creating Opportunities Across America's Workforce." The hearing was the eighth in a series examining artificial intelligence and was attended by U.S. Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Lucy McBath (D-GA). The members questioned a ... Read More »

Originally Published in WFXG By: Daniel Matesevac FORT GORDON, Ga. (WFXG) – A major change at the Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon may be reversed soon. This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2027, the annual funding bill for the military. Included in this year’s bill was a resolution to restore full staffing and services to th... Read More »

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA). The NDAA authorizes annual funding levels for the U.S. Armed Forces and sets expenditures for the Department of War (DoW). Included in H.R. 8800, and secured by Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), is legislative text (Sections 704-705) that establishes the "prohibition on a... Read More »

Originally appeared in the Statesboro Herald By: Congressman Rick W. Allen When we think about the 4th of July, we often think about barbeques, parties, fireworks and large celebrations with family and friends. For many, it's easy to breeze through the day without pausing to recognize its importance and meaning. Also known as Independence Day, the significance is echoed in its very name. It is far... Read More »

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 »