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Originally Published in Grice Connect In response to significant market instability driven by mill closures, storm damage, and declining timber prices, Congressman Rick Allen has put forth a bill designed to offer targeted financial support to Georgia's forestry sector. The Timber Harvesters, Haulers, and Landowners Market Disruptions Relief Act could provide a much-needed lifeline to… Read more »

Originally Published in WRDW By Staff Rep. Rick Allen says he’s “very disappointed” after the U.S. Postal Service followed through with its plan to shut down mailing services at Surrey Center Pharmacy — a move that’s drawing fresh backlash. The closure isn’t just a local issue. Allen and other lawmakers say it reflects a broader problem with the troubled agency — prompting new… Read more »

Originally Published in Daily Caller  By: Hudson Crozier  Congress is investigating a scandal-prone major union over whether it broke the law through poor investment choices that reportedly led to $80 million in losses to members, a letter obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation shows. United Auto Workers (UAW) has not disclosed what happened to $340 million it used… Read more »

Originally Published in Newsmax By: Jewish News Syndicate Staff  Jewish workers have supported unions and led labor movements for generations, but now those same entities are "selling them down the river," Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., chair of the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, said during the panel's hearing about union Jew-hatred on… Read more »

Originally Published in Competitive Enterprise Institute By: Iain Murray  Dear Member of Congress: On behalf of the following organizations, we ask for your full support and co-sponsorship of H.R. 4154, the Employee Rights Act (ERA), recently re-introduced by Congressman Rick Allen (GA). The Employee Rights Act is a comprehensive labor reform bill that would expand employee… Read more »

Originally Published in The Brunswick News By: F. Vincent Vernuccio  Labor Day is a time to celebrate the American worker. But it’s also a time to ask ourselves: What state is doing the best job of putting workers first? Georgia has an incredibly strong claim. The Peach State isn’t just leading the way in pro-worker reforms at the state level. It’s also the home of federal… 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… 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… Read more »

Originally published by WJBF  AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Georgia Congressman Rick Allen read to students at Lamar-Milledge Elementary School on Wednesday for National March Into Literacy Month and shared his thoughts on recently announced job cuts to the Department of Education. Allen said teachers are aware of the best way to educate students and added that the federal government… Read more »