Press Releases

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced that Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field has been awarded $8.3 million in federal funding through both the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant program and the CARES Act. “As the Augusta area has grown over the last several years thanks to our military, cyber and pro-business environment, so has the… Read more »

This week, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) offered amendments to H.R. 7617, a Fiscal Year 2021 minibus that totals over $1 trillion, to cut spending by 5 percent. However, under the Democrat majority, only one of Congressman Allen’s amendments -- in the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education division of the bill -- was ruled in… Read more »

This week, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) spoke on the House floor expressing disappointment that the Water Resources Development Act was brought forward for a vote without a chance to amend the legislation. He urged members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to work with him and members of the Georgia delegation to… Read more »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), a member of the House Education and Labor Committee, spoke during debate on the House floor in opposition to H.R. 7027, an overreaching, partisan proposal that would hinder working families who need access to child care. The House passed H.R. 7027 249 to 163. Congressman Allen’s remarks can be found below. … Read more »

This week, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) offered amendments to H.R. 7608, a Fiscal Year 2021 minibus that provides funding for State and Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs. Congressman Allen’s amendments, which aimed to curb government overspending by… Read more »

Last night, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) spoke during a special order on the House floor in honor of the life and legacy of Congressman John Lewis (GA-05). Congressman Allen’s remarks can be found below. … Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), Senior Republican on the House Education and Labor K-12 Subcommittee, today introduced the Educational Flexibility for Families Act, legislation that requires K-12 schools to provide an option for students to safely attend in-person classes for the upcoming school year in order to be eligible for additional federal assistance. “This school year will… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Congressman John Lewis (GA-05): “America lost a civil rights icon and great Georgian. Congressman John Lewis dedicated his life to fighting injustice and cared deeply about making the world a better place -- and he certainly did that. Robin and I pray that his family finds peace during this… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) introduced legislation yesterday to extend the Augusta Canal’s authorization as a National Heritage Area. “Built in 1845, the Augusta Canal is the nation's only industrial power canal still in use for its original purpose – making it worthy of the National Heritage Area designation,”… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), a member of the House Education and Labor Committee, today spoke during debate on the House floor in opposition to H.R. 1425, partisan legislation that would expand Obamacare, implement government price setting for drugs, and result in fewer cures for Americans. The legislation passed the House of Representatives 234 to 179. Congressman Allen’s remarks… Read more »