Press Releases

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… Read more »

On Friday, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) introduced H.R. 2241, the Secret Ballot Protection Act, which amends the National Labor Relations Act to enhance employee protections by guaranteeing every vote to unionize a workplace is cast with a secret ballot. Upon introduction, Congressman Allen issued the following statement: "Congressional Democrats have been attempting to… Read more »

Today, Congressmen Rick W. Allen (GA-12) and Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) introduced the Startup Act, bipartisan legislation that would support American entrepreneurs by expanding access to programs that offer training and resources to individuals seeking to start their own business. Upon the bill's introduction, Reps. Allen and DeSaulnier issued the following statements: "Having built… Read more »

Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025. After voting in support of this Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government through September 30, 2025, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement: "With President Trump's support, House Republicans passed legislation today to keep… Read more »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) reintroduced the Broadband Expansion and Deployment Fee Equity and Efficiency Act of 2025, or "BEAD FEE Act." This legislation will improve transparency in the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment, or “BEAD,” Program—allowing accountability for application fees. Upon introducing the bill, Congressman Allen issued the following… Read more »

This evening, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) attended President Donald J. Trump's first Joint Address to Congress during his second term in the White House. Following the speech, Congressman Allen issued the statement below: "President Trump is already making good on his promise to the American people. In less than two months, this administration has reversed the… Read more »

Today, U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Every year, Members of the U.S. House of Representatives sponsor a nationwide high school art competition. This contest is open to all high school students (9th – 12th grade) in Georgia’s 12th District. The winning piece will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol, and its student… Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), a member of the House Committee on Education and Workforce, introduced the Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act. This bill would provide school districts with increased flexibility in how they can use funds from an existing grant program under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to improve mental… Read more »

Today, the House of Representatives passed 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. After voting in support of the concurrent resolution, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement: "By… Read more »

On Friday, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), Chairman of the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee, introduced the Validate Prior Learning to Accelerate Employment Act. This legislation will accelerate job seekers’ return to and advancement in the workforce by more effectively identifying and validating their existing skills gained through prior work… Read more »