Latest News

In case you missed it, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) held a telephone town hall earlier this week to answer questions from residents across Georgia’s 12th District. Nearly 2,500 constituents joined Monday’s call where Congressman Allen provided updates on numerous pieces of legislation that will protect America’s retirees and savers, unleash America’s nuclear energy capabilities, ensure only A... Read More »

Earlier this week, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 8812, the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), a biannual bill to address water issues and projects in the United States. The legislation included language to stop the Corps of Engineers' (Corps) disastrous rock weir plan and clarify Congressional intent to maintain our pool level at 114.5 feet. Today, Congressman Ri... Read More »

This story originally appeared in the Washington Examiner. By: Rep. Rick Allen and Senator Ted Budd In President Joe Biden’s America, saving for retirement has become increasingly difficult as prices for basic necessities continue to skyrocket thanks to Bidenomics. People are spending more than $1,000 more a month than they were three years ago, and real average weekly wages are down 4.4% since Bi... Read More »

Today, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce advanced H.J. Res. 142, a Congressional Review Act (CRA) Joint Resolution of Disapproval introduced by Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) to overturn the Biden Department of Labor’s (DOL) finalized fiduciary rule. Before the committee voted to advance H.J. Res. 142, Congressman Allen delivered the following remarks: "Thank you, Madam Chair, ... Read More »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen's (GA-12) Nuclear Licensing Efficiency Act was signed into law. Rep. Allen introduced the legislation last year, which was then included in a bipartisan nuclear energy package that was signed into law today as a part of a larger legislative vehicle. Upon the announcement, Congressman Allen issued the following statement: "With Plant Vogtle's nuclear units 3 and 4 f... Read More »

Yesterday, 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 s... Read More »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), U.S. Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and Tim Scott (R-SC), as well as Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), sent a bipartisan, bicameral letter to Ambassador Katherine Tai with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) urging Ambassador Tai to include vehicles such as golf carts, Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTVs), ... Read More »

Yesterday, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) advanced H.R. 8812, the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), a biannual bill to address water issues and projects in the United States. The legislation advanced by the Committee included language to stop the Corps of Engineers' disastrous rock weir plan and clarify Congressional intent to maintain our p... Read More »

Originally Published in 12 26 On Your Side. U.S. House members are advancing legislation that could stop the Army Corps of Engineers’ plan to replace the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam with a rock barrier in the Savannah River. On Wednesday, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure advanced the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2024. It includes language to stop the co... Read More »

Originally Published in Grice Connect. Former Georgia Southern University President and current Augusta University President Brooks Keel will retire on June 30, 2024. See Congressman Rick Allen's speech celebrating his impactful career in the University System of Georgia. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) recently spoke on the House floor to recognize the impactful career of Augusta University Pre... Read More »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced the names of five 12th District students who were nominated by his office and received and accepted appointments to attend one of the United States 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 ... Read More »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) recently spoke on the House floor to recognize the impactful career of Augusta University President Brooks Keel who is retiring later this week. Congressman Allen's full speech has been copied in its entirety below and can be viewed on his YouTube page by clicking here. "I rise today to celebrate the successful and impactful career of Augusta University President ... Read More »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement after the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents announced that Dr. Russell Keen will be the next President of Augusta University, beginning July 1. "I sincerely congratulate Dr. Russell Keen for being named as the next President of Augusta University. I have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Keen for years, and kn... Read More »

Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA). The NDAA authorizes annual funding levels for the U.S. Armed Forces and sets expenditures for the Department of Defense (DOD). After supporting the bill on the House floor, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following stat... 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 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 Social Security, Veterans Affairs, Medicare, and others.... Read More »