Press Releases

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement after the Biden administration suspended creation of a new Disinformation Governance Board within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): "This administration's efforts to regulate Americans' freedom of speech online are straight out of… Read more »

AUGUSTA - Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) recognized the winners of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition during a special reception at the Westobou Gallery in Augusta on Friday.   Members of Congress sponsor this competition each spring, challenging students from across the nation to produce… Read more »

Washington - Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) and several House Republicans spoke during a press conference to recognize law enforcement officers during National Police Week. Congressman Allen… Read more »

  Washington - Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) spoke on the House Floor about the record-high cost of gasoline, tearing into the Biden administration for its destructive and short-sighted energy policies which have sent the cost of energy skyrocketing.   … Read more »

Washington -Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen's (GA-12) office released the following statement: "Last night, Congressman Allen tested positive for coronavirus on a PCR test during a pre-travel screening for a planned trip overseas. He is isolating, has no symptoms, and is feeling well." … Read more »

Washington - Today, Congressmen Rick W. Allen (GA-12) and Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) led Georgia's Republican Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to State School Superintendent Richard Woods, voicing their concerns over the use of politically-motivated lesson plans in one of Georgia's largest public school systems.   … Read more »

Washington - Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) took to the House Floor to formally recognize Scottie Scheffler and congratulate him for winning the 2022 Masters Tournament. (Click to… Read more »

STATESBORO - Yesterday, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) convened district leaders in business, athletics, and public service to speak with a group of area high school students during his 2022 GA-12 Youth Leadership Summit.   The event, held every two years, brings young people and adults together to… Read more »

Washington - Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) sent a letter to Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge to request an investigation into the management and living conditions of the Bon Air apartment complex on Walton Way in Augusta.   The request comes after inspectors with the Richmond County Fire Department recently found 19 separate… Read more »

Washington - Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement after the Labor Department updated its monthly inflation statistics:   "President Biden's reckless spending and anti-energy agenda are driving prices higher across the board. With annual inflation now at 8.5 percent, the American… Read more »