Tonight, President Donald J. Trump signed H. Amdt. to S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, into law. The NDAA authorizes annual funding levels for the U.S. Armed Forces and sets expenditures for the Department of Defense (DoD). Congressman Rick W. Allen supported this legislation on the House floor and issued the following statement upon… Read more »
Yesterday, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, of which Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) is a proud member, advanced H.R. 4626, the Don't Mess With My Home Appliances Act.
This legislation, introduced by Congressman Allen, implements necessary reforms to the Energy Policy Conservation Act (EPCA) to prevent future administrations from prioritizing a radical… Read more »
Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) recently joined House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) in introducing the Healthy Competition for Better Care Act. This bipartisan legislation promotes transparency in health care, cracks down on anti-competitive practices, and removes restrictions preventing competition in health care markets.
"I have often said… 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 December.
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… Read more »
Tonight, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. This legislation includes a continuing resolution (CR) that would extend current funding levels through January 30, 2026, along with three Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills covering the Departments of Agriculture and Veterans Affairs, as… Read more »
Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) visited Golden Harvest Food Bank in Augusta, Georgia. During his visit, Congressman Allen thanked the Golden Harvest leadership team and volunteers for their service to the CSRA and surrounding communities, discussed the impacts of the harmful government shutdown, and donated a variety of nutritious food items.
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Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement in response to the closure of the United States Postal Service (USPS) Contract Postal Unit (CPU) at Surrey Center Pharmacy in Augusta.
"The closing of the USPS CPU at Surrey Center Pharmacy is extremely disappointing to me and many others in our community. Since 1979, this USPS location has been… Read more »
Today, Representative Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12), Chairman of the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee, was joined by Representatives Lucy McBath (D-GA-06), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-01), Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA-25), and Bob Onder (R-MO-03) in reintroducing the Safe Step Act, a bipartisan bill to ensure patients can safely and efficiently… Read more »
Yesterday, the House Committee on Education and Workforce advanced H.R. 5169, the Retire Through Ownership Act. This bipartisan legislation, introduced by Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), would provide legal and regulatory clarity in the formation of new Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).
During the full committee… Read more »
Today, U.S. Representatives Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) and George Whitesides (D-CA-27) introduced the Contract Postal Unit Transparency Act, legislation designed to require the United States Postal Service (USPS) to provide reports on how the closure of contract postal units (CPUs) will impact residents and allow for public hearings before any closure takes place.
"I am proud… Read more »
