Press Releases

Today, Representatives Rick Allen (R-Ga.) and Ken Buck (R-Colo.) introduced The Saving American History Act, a bill that would prohibit federal funds from being used to teach the New York Times’ historically inaccurate 1619 Project in K-12 schools or school districts. This bill serves as companion legislation to Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.)’s Senate version, originally introduced in July.… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today released the following statement after attending the dedication ceremony of U.S. Army Cyber Command Fortitude Hall Building at Fort Gordon: “Today’s ceremony was a culmination of years of hard work, and it was an honor to witness the historic dedication of U.S. Army Cyber Command’s Headquarters, signaling the official arrival of ARCYBER to Fort… Read more »

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 »