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 will be no formal presentation nor will Congressman Allen be in… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today announced internship opportunities in his Washington, D.C. and Augusta offices for the summer semester. “Internships are a great way for young professionals to experience firsthand how Congress operates while gaining networking opportunities,” said Congressman Allen. “Our internship program gives recent high school and college graduates the… 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 the radical Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, legislation that will diminish the rights of American workers. Congressman Allen offered an amendment to protect states’ Right-to-Work laws, which was ultimately defeated by House… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today released the following statement after attending President Donald J. Trump’s 2020 State of the Union address: “When President Trump makes a promise, he keeps it. Since 2016 he has worked with Congress to deliver wins for the American people – from growing our economy and modernizing our trade policies, to putting America first by protecting… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) into law: “After pledging to modernize our trade policies with our North American neighbors, today President Trump fulfilled this core promise. The USMCA will create more free and fair trade while bolstering our already booming… Read more »

Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army finalized the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, which provides a new definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, released the following statement: “The Obama-era WOTUS rule was the poster child for government… Read more »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) spoke on the House floor about the ongoing situation with Iran and commended President Trump for taking action to protect American lives. The House passed a partisan resolution aimed at weakening President Trump at a moment our nation should be steadfast and united by a vote of 224 to 194. Congressman… Read more »

WASHINGTON -Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) today released the following statement after voting in support of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which passed the House of Representatives 385 to 41: “President Trump made a promise to the American people to renegotiate a trade deal… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today spoke during debate on the House floor in strong opposition to the impeachment of President Donald Trump. Tonight, he voted against both articles of impeachment. Congressman Allen’s remarks can be found below. Additionally, Congressman Allen spoke yesterday on the House floor highlighting how House Democrats have put politics above the American… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) today released the following statement in strong opposition to the impeachment of President Trump: “Long before the phone call with Ukraine took place, liberals made their intent to undermine President Trump clear. This week, in a desperate attempt to solidify the last few months of House Democrats’ sham impeachment process, Speaker Pelosi will bring… Read more »