Allen Statement on Start of the 115th Congress

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WASHINGTON, DC— Today, the House gaveled in to officially mark the start of the first session of the 115th Congress. Members of the House, including Rep. Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12), took the oath of office, voted to re-elect Speaker Paul Ryan as the Speaker of the House, and approved the House rules for the 115th Congress. Rep. Allen released the…

2016: A YEAR IN REVIEW

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Neighbors, It’s hard to believe my first term in Congress is coming to a close. This year in Congress, I voted over600 times, had my first piece of legislation pass the House unanimously and gave 65 speeches on the House Floor. While House Republicans were able to stick to their guns and advance conservative priorities—there is…

Allen: Short-Term Funding Paves Way for New Administration

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the House passed the Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017, commonly known as the “CR.” This legislation extends government funding until April 28, 2017 and maintains current budget cap levels put into place under the Budget Control Act of 2011. Rep. Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) released the following statement in support: “While this…

Allen Statement on Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) released the following statement on S. 612, the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act:   “This legislation fails to address the needs and concerns of my district back home in Georgia-12, specifically relating to the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam. Myself, along with stakeholders in the community, worry that the bill…

Allen Votes to Secure Pay Raise, Needed Funding for Troops

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) voted in favor of the Conference Report to accompany S. 2943, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017. The NDAA is the annual legislation which authorizes vital defense spending and sets priorities for America’s military. S. 2943 passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 375-34. Rep. Allen issued the…

Allen Supports Bipartisan Cures Act

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WASHINGTON, DC—Today, the House passed The 21st Century Cures Act. This bipartisan and bicameral legislation modernizes our healthcare infrastructure, bringing it into the 21st century by accelerating the cycle of discovering, developing and delivering new cures and treatments. The Cures Act ensures America continues to remain at the forefront of biomedical innovation. This legislation…

Rep. Rick Allen to Host “Bring Small Businesses Back” Town Hall

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) is hosting a “Bring Small Businesses Back” Town Hall in conjunction with the Job Creators Network (JCN) on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at the Ronald McDonald House in Augusta. This event features Rep. Allen, JCN President and CEO Alfredo Ortiz and focuses on the threats that small business owners face.  “As a…

UPDATED: FEMA’s Amended Disaster Declaration Now Includes 9 Counties in GA-12:

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WASHINGTON, DC– FEMA’s Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Georgia, issued after Hurricane Matthew, has been updated to now include nine counties in Georgia’s 12th Congressional District: Bulloch, Effingham, Screven, Evans, Candler, Emanuel, Jenkins, Tattnall and Toombs County. Under this declaration, the aforementioned counties will receive assistance for debris…

Rep. Rick Allen Surveys GA-12 Hurricane Matthew Damage

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AUGUSTA, GA – Today, Rep. Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) traveled around Georgia’s 12th Congressional District, specifically in Bulloch, Effingham and Screven Counties, surveying damage done by Hurricane Matthew. Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black and Georgia Farm Bureau President Gerald Long were able to join Rep. Allen in Screven County, and they were able to listen and speak with…

Allen Votes to Provide for Georgia Veterans, Military Installations

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WASHINGTON, DC-- U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) released the following statement after the House passed a comprehensive legislative measure to provide needed resources for our veterans and military construction projects and fund the government through December 9, 2016. “Without question, this bill brings much needed resources to VA facilities around the country—including the two…

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