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Last night, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) spoke on the House floor to honor fallen Columbia County Deputy Brandon Sikes, who tragically lost his life on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, while serving a Temporary Protective Order. Congressman Allen's remarks can be read below or by clicking the image above. "I rise with a heavy heart this evening. On Saturday, April 26th, Columbia County in my distr... Read More »

Today, by a vote of 67-29, the United States Senate confirmed David Perdue as the U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China. Following the Senate vote, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the statement below: "I have no doubt that Ambassador Perdue will successfully implement President Trump's peace-through-strength agenda and cultivate strategic relationships with China's diplomats o... Read More »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement celebrating President Donald J. Trump's 100th day in office: "President Trump's first 100 days back in the White House can be defined with four words: promises made, promises kept. At a rapid pace, the Trump Administration has delivered a secure border, lower costs for daily essentials like gas and eggs, energy independence, j... Read More »

Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2449, the Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced (FUTURE) Networks Act, legislation sponsored by Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) that directs the FCC to bring together industry leaders, public interest groups, and government experts to establish a 6G Task Force. Prior to House passage of the FUTURE Networks Act, Congressman Allen... Read More »

This evening, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) recognized the winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition during a special reception held at his Augusta office. Members of Congress sponsor this competition each spring, challenging students from across the nation to produce an original artwork depicting life in their home district. This year's competition drew participants from across Georgi... Read More »

Today, Chairman of the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee, Representative Rick W. Allen (GA-12), introduced the Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act. This legislation seeks to codify that those who manage other people’s retirement savings under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) must prioritize maximizing returns for a secure retirement rather ... Read More »

Originally published by WJBF AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) Congressman Rick Allen is our guest on this edition of The Means Report. He talks about the economy, the border, and President Trump’s first 100 days in office. Watch our interview and find out what’s happening in Georgia’s 12th district and beyond. Be sure to join us for The Means Report Monday afternoons at 12:30 on NewsChannel 6. Read More »

Originally published by The True Citizen Congressman Rick Allen read to students at Blakeney Elementary School in recognition of “National March Into Literacy Month” Thursday, April 17. Allen introduced a resolution in February 2025 expressing support for designating March 2025 “National March Into Literacy Month” and issued a statement conveying his commitment to promoting education: “Studies sho... 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 May. 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, Medica... Read More »

On Monday, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) joined Department of Veteran Affairs Secretary Doug Collins and Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) in touring the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin. During the visit, the group met with Veterans, facility leaders, and VA employees. The Secretary’s visit marks the first time a VA secretary has visited the Carl Vinson VAMC in 15 years. "Secretary C... Read More »

Originally published by 41 NBC DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins denies that Trump administration policies will cause a decrease in the quality of healthcare and benefits at facilities like the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center. “I don’t tolerate any more culture in which we just move people who don’t do good things,” Collins said. “If you’re not... Read More »

Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. The SAVE Act is commonsense legislation to uphold and strengthen current law to ensure only American citizens can vote in American elections. As an original cosponsor of the SAVE Act, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement after voting in support of the bill on the Hou... Read More »

Today, the House of Representatives passed the Senate Amendment to H. Con. Res. 14, which establishes the congressional budget for the United States Government for Fiscal Year 2025 and sets forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Fiscal Years 2026 through 2034. Upon passage, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement: "My commitment remains the same: fulfill our promise to... Read More »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12), Vice Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA-07), Ranking Member of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee, and Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI-05), reintroduced the Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced (FUTURE) Networks Act, legislation that directs the FCC t... Read More »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09) introduced the Telling Everyone the Location of Data Leaving the U.S. Act (TELL Act), to protect American data from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Upon introducing the bill, Congressman Allen and Congresswoman Kaptur issued the following statements: "Communist China has consistently proven it will stop at nothi... Read More »