Press Releases

U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced today that his staff will be holding Community Office Hours across the 12th District during the month of March. These office hours offer the opportunity for constituents to receive personal assistance from Congressman Allen’s office in their local communities. There… Read more »

Today, House Education and Labor, Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee Chair Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) and Ranking Member Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) released the following joint statement after introducing H.R. 6912, the bipartisan Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) Fix Act: “Pooled employer plans (PEPs) allow employers from completely unrelated fields to band together in a… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) tonight released the following statement after attending President Joe Biden’s 2022 State of the Union address before a Joint Session of Congress: “Tonight’s address was uninspiring -- the American People need more than pandering. If President Biden has suddenly realized the need to secure our… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today led a letter signed by over 40 members of Congress to President Joe Biden urging him to include in his State of the Union address a strong commitment to rebuild American energy independence by reopening the Keystone XL pipeline and spurring domestic oil production. As the letter states: “Over… Read more »

Today, Rep. Rick W. Allen (R-GA), RSC Chairman Jim Banks (R-IN), and Ranking Member Virginia Foxx (R-NC) led a group of House Republicans in filing an amicus brief to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in The Atlanta Opera, Inc. 371 NLRB No. 45 (2021).This case comes as the Democrat-controlled NLRB is set to consider upending… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 4521, Democrats’ America Concedes to China Act: “We know that for decades, China has taken advantage of America. Congress must address threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), but the bill put forward by Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats concedes to China while spending… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today announced internship opportunities in his Washington, D.C. office for the summer semester. “Internships provide young professionals with the opportunity to learn firsthand how Congress operates,” said Congressman Allen. “Not only will interns learn about the legislative process, they also play an integral role in constituent services and will… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Biden Administration’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring private employers with over 100 employees to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine or undergo weekly testing: “After months of uncertainty, today’s ruling is a… Read more »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (NY-21), House Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (NC-05), Republican Study Committee Chairman Jim Banks (IN-03), and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) led over 130 Representatives and over 40 Senators in filing an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today led a bipartisan, bicameral letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury asking for guidance to be issued for the Advanced Nuclear Production Tax Credit (NPTC). Advanced nuclear facilities, particularly Plant Vogtle, are currently unable to utilize these tax credits until new guidance is issued. The… Read more »