Press Releases

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today announced internship opportunities in his Washington, D.C. and Augusta offices for the spring semester. “Internships provide high school graduates, current college students, and young professionals with the opportunity to learn firsthand how Congress operates,” said Congressman… Read more »

Today, U.S. Congressmen Rick W. Allen (GA-12) and Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Atlantic Division announced they will proceed with the removal of the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam and move forward with Alternative 2-6D, which was simulated in February 2019 with disastrous… Read more »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) spoke during debate on the House floor in support of reauthorizing the Older Americans Act, which expired on September 30, 2019. The House of Representatives passed this legislation with unanimous, bipartisan support. Congressman Allen’s remarks can be found below. … Read more »

WASHINGTON - Last night, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) spoke on the House floor in strong opposition to Speaker Pelosi and House Democrat leadership’s impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Congressman Allen’s remarks can be found below. I rise today to strongly oppose the lack of transparency by… Read more »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) spoke on the House floor in opposition to H.R. 3, Speaker Pelosi’s radical, partisan prescription drug pricing plan. Congressman Allen’s remarks can be found below. I rise today in opposition to Speaker Pelosi’s radical, partisan prescription drug pricing… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) today released the following statement after Speaker Pelosi announced that the U.S. House of Representatives will open a formal impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump: “Since the day President Trump was elected to office, Democrats have tried to find any opportunity to undermine his presidency. In this most recent attempt, they made… Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), a member of the House Education and Labor Committee, spoke in support of reauthorizing the Older Americans Act on the House floor. The legislation passed out of committee with bipartisan support this week. Congressman Allen’s remarks can be found below. Every day,… Read more »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) spoke on the House floor in support of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and urged Speaker Pelosi and his Democratic colleagues to bring it to the floor for a vote. Congressman Allen’s remarks can be found below. Every day that Speaker Pelosi delays a… Read more »

Today the Trump Administration announced its final repeal of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, a regulation that was put in place under the Obama Administration. Last Congress, U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) introduced legislation that would have fully repealed this harmful rule. “I applaud the Trump Administration for taking crucial steps to permanently repeal… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) held a telephone town hall Monday night to answer questions from residents of Georgia's 12th District. Congressman Allen gave an update on the recent district work period, and the last six weeks that he spent meeting with businesses, farmers, schools, VA medical centers, and more. For those who were unable to participate in the call, here are some of the… Read more »