Press Releases

Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) today released the following statement after voting in support of the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus & COVID Relief Deal: “After months of unnecessary delay from Congressional Democrats who put partisan, presidential politics over the American people, COVID-19 relief is finally on its way to workers and families. “As our nation continues to… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) today voted in support of the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report. The NDAA is the annual bill that authorizes defense spending and sets priorities for America’s military. “Passing today’s bill fulfills our greatest responsibility – supporting our military,” said Congressman Allen. “Every year, Congress is… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today released the following statement after testing positive for COVID-19: "I have been undergoing regular COVID-19 testing and learned today that I have tested positive for COVID-19. I do not have any symptoms and will continue to work on behalf of the 12th District from home as I quarantine." ### Read more »

Yesterday, the United States District Court for South Carolina ordered in favor of the State of South Carolina and the City of Augusta in the case against the Savannah District Army Corps of Engineers regarding their proposed plan to remove the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam and move forward with a rock weir that would not maintain the current pool of water. Congressman Rick W. Allen… Read more »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) spoke during debate on the House floor in opposition to H.R. 8294, partisan legislation that would rollback the apprenticeship program established and championed by President Trump, instead opting for a one-size-fits-all federal registered apprenticeship system that imposes more bureaucratic red tape and requirements. Congressman Allen’s remarks… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), Nuclear Energy Lead on the House GOP Energy Action Team, spoke yesterday during debate on the House floor in opposition to H.R. 4447, the Democrats’ massive 900-page energy bill that would authorize more… Read more »

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 »