Press Releases

The U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate voted to fund the government today. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement after Senate Democrats did their job and joined with their Republican colleagues to vote to fund our government and our military: “I am relieved that my Senate Democratic colleagues finally did what was right and joined… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement after Senate Democrats blocked a government spending bill, shutting down the United States Government: “Here’s the simple truth: my colleagues on the other side of the aisle are holding our government, military, and children’s healthcare hostage. Instead of putting Americans first, Democrats are choosing illegal… Read more »

The House of Representatives passed H.R. 4712, the Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act today. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA), a cosponsor of this legislation, spoke in support of the bill earlier this week: "I rise today in support of H.R. 4712, the Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act. I am… Read more »

Former U.S. Congressman Doug Barnard Jr. passed away on Thursday, January 11. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement in his honor: “Doug Barnard was truly a legend. He was a mentor, a friend and a statesman. He was always willing to work across the aisle to do what was best for the people of Augusta. Over the years I have sought his advice,… Read more »

President Donald J. Trump addressed the American Farm Bureau Federation’s national convention yesterday before signing an Executive Order on streamlining and expediting requests to locate broadband facilities in rural America. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement: “In today’s world, broadband is not a luxury, but rather a necessity for folks to compete.… Read more »

President Donald J. Trump addressed the American Farm Bureau Federation’s national convention today, making him the first president to do so since President George H.W. Bush in the early 1990s. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, released the following statement in support of President Trump’s remarks: “As a Representative from Georgia, where… Read more »

Just days before Christmas, President Donald J. Trump has kept his promise to the American people to deliver comprehensive tax reform. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement after President Trump signed H.R. 1, comprehensive tax reform, into law: "Promises made, promises kept - this has been the cornerstone of President Trump's first year in office.… Read more »

The Georgia Public Service Commission members voted unanimously to move forward with construction of Plant Vogtle units 3 and 4 today. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) released the following statement: “I am proud to represent the 12th Congressional district of Georgia, where we are leading the way in America’s nuclear energy expansion. Employing nearly 6,000 people in my district… Read more »

The House and the Senate passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – and it is now headed to President Trump’s desk. This historic legislation will fix our broken tax code and provide the first major tax reforms in more than 30 years. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) released the following statement after House and Senate passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “I am encouraged by our current… Read more »

The day has finally come! After 30 years with no major reforms to our broken tax code, the House just passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) released the following statement after House passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “During this blessed Christmas season, I am so grateful for the opportunity to cast a historic vote to cut, simplify and reform taxes… Read more »