Press Releases

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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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,… Read more »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced his office is seeking applicants for the 2024 Fall 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… Read more »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) delivered remarks during the Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 nuclear expansion ceremony. Following the visit, Congressman Allen issued the statement below: "Since being elected to Congress, I have visited Plant Vogtle on several occasions to witness various stages of progress throughout the Unit 3 and Unit 4 construction process. This… Read more »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) and Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) Joint Resolution of Disapproval to overturn the Biden Department of Labor’s (DOL) finalized fiduciary rule. Upon the introduction, Congressman Allen issued the following statement: "Saving for retirement is crucial for American families, and sound financial advice… Read more »

Yesterday, H.R. 3944 was signed into law, legislation sponsored by Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) to rename the United States Post Office in Mount Vernon, Georgia, after Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun. Upon the announcement, Congressman Allen issued the following statement: "Second Lieutenant… Read more »