Press Releases

Washington - Congressman Rick Allen (R-GA), along with his House Education and Labor Committee colleagues, Representatives Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Michelle Steel (R-CA), and Julia Letlow (R-LA), 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… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement after voting for legislation to update America’s retirement system: “In today’s political environment, it’s tough to find areas in which we can work together, but I am proud to be part of this bipartisan effort to ensure Americans can retire with dignity and security,” Congressman Allen said. “This bill includes smart… Read more »

This week, U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) and Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced the Employee Rights Act of 2022. This legislation updates and modernizes the Employee Rights Act to protect independent contractors, franchisees, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking flexible work options. “Republicans stand with the 21st Century… Read more »

Today, U.S. Congressmen Rick W. Allen (GA-12) and Andy Barr (KY-06) introduced the Ensuring Sound Guidance (ESG) Act to enhance protections for investors’ retirement accounts and preserve access to capital for energy producers. This legislation codifies parts of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rule under the Trump Administration that required… Read more »

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 »