Press Releases

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 »

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 overriding President Trump’s veto of H.J.Res. 76. This partisan resolution, which was vetoed by President Trump, provided congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Department of… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced today the launch of the 2020 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in Georgia’s 12th District. This nationwide competition is for students interested in creating a software application, or “app,” for web, PC, tablet, mobile, or other platform of their… Read more »

Reps. Rick Allen (R-Ga.), Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Austin Scott (R-Ga.), Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.), Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.), and Jody Hice (R-Ga.) released the following statement after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that it is illegal for farmers to continue to use dicamba herbicides, which are used primarily by cotton and soybean farmers: “Now more than ever when commodity… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today announced the winning artwork submissions from high school students in Georgia’s 12th District for the 2020 Congressional Art Competition. The first place winner’s artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year, and all other winning pieces will be displayed in the offices of Congressman Allen. “Congratulations to our winners and a… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today released the following statement after opposing Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Socialist Wish List Act: “It’s become clear why Speaker Pelosi has refused to call the House back in session to negotiate a next phase of coronavirus legislation; she wants to exploit the COVID-19… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today released the following statement after the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act passed in the House of Representatives: “As a small business owner for over 40 years, I understand employers are facing tough decisions as they prioritize the health and safety of their workforce while also trying to maintain payroll and… Read more »

Today, U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced changes to the 2020 High School Congressional Art Competition due to the coronavirus outbreak. Congressman Allen has asked students and teachers to submit high resolution photos of any art that they would like to enter into the competition to his office via email. He has also extended the deadline for submissions to Friday, May 15,… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today released the following statement after the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed in the House of Representatives: “While the bill was far from perfect, our nation is in the middle of an unprecedented crisis. The coronavirus pandemic is impacting every facet of our lives and demands a robust federal response. The… Read more »