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Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) introduced a resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of March 2025 as "National March into Literacy Month." Upon its introduction, Congressman Allen issued the following statement: "Studies show that children who are not reading proficiently by the third grade are four times less likely to graduate from high school on time. This highl... Read More »

Today, by a vote of 52-46, the United States Senate confirmed Kelly Loeffler as Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Following the Senate vote, Congressman Allen issued the statement below: "With Kelly Loeffler at the helm of the SBA, small business owners throughout the state of Georgia and nationwide have a tireless advocate by their side. With her years of experience a... Read More »

Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 27, the HALT Fentanyl Act. H.R. 27 will help stop the flow of illicit fentanyl across our southern border by making the temporary class-wide scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances permanent and ensuring law enforcement officers have the tools they need to keep these dangerous drugs off our streets. The Trump Administration has also issued a... Read More »

Today, by a vote of 77-23, the United States Senate confirmed Doug Collins as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Following the Senate vote, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the statement below: "I congratulate Doug Collins on his confirmation to serve as our nation’s Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. As a veteran himself and a dedicated public servant... Read More »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced his office is seeking applicants for the 2025 Summer 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 includi... Read More »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) and Republican Members of the Georgia Delegation attended the White House signing ceremony as President Donald J. Trump signed S. 5, the Laken Riley Act, into law. Following the ceremonial bill signing, Congressman Allen issued the statement below: "President Trump and House Republicans made a promise to the American people to secure our border and prevent ... Read More »

Last week, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its preliminary finding that Chinese producers have sold low-speed personal transportation vehicles (LSPTVs) into the United States at less than fair value, violating U.S. international trade laws. In response, Commerce calculated affirmative antidumping duties ranging from 127.35% to 478.09%. This announcement comes after Congressman... Read More »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) introduced the Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2025. This legislation extends the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) spectrum auction authority and seeks to ensure the efficient allocation of mid-band spectrum, a resource critical for the advancement of 5G and next-generation technologies. Upon introducing the bill, Congressman Allen issued the following st... Read More »

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 »