WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Rep. Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) introduced legislation to prohibit the use of funds by the Internal Revenue Service to target citizens for exercising their First Amendment rights. H.R. 4903 upholds Americans’ constitutional freedoms and checks the IRS’ power, thereby preventing the agency from discriminating against certain groups for their beliefs and views.… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) recently announced the opportunity for young Georgians in the 12th Congressional District to participate in the 2016 Congressional Art Competition. The competition is open to high school students, grades 9-12, who live or attend school in the 12th District. The winner will have his or her artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, FRC Action hosted its annual True Blue Award ceremony honoring members of Congress who received 100 percent scores on FRC Action's Vote Scorecard for demonstrating an unwavering commitment and consistent support of faith, family, and freedom during the first session of the 114th Congress. Scores of House members -- including U.S. Rep. Rick… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today honored U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) with its annual Spirit of Enterprise Award, given in recognition of Rep. Allen’s support for pro-jobs, pro-growth policies in the first session of the 114th Congress.
This marks the 28th year that the U.S. Chamber has formally honored the accomplishments of this select group of members of… Read more »
STATESBORO, GA—Today, Rep. Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) hosted the 2016 Georgia-12 Youth Leadership Summit. Over 400 junior and senior high school students and educators from across the 12th district came to Georgia Southern University for a day of fun, learning and fellowship. Students heard from special guests: COL Sam Anderson, Garrison Commander at Ft. Gordon, Stephanie Miller, Y96… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, President Obama released his $4.1 trillion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2017. In it includes a $3.4 trillion tax hike, $2.5 trillion in new spending over the next decade and a $10 tax on every barrel of oil. Rep. Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) issued the following statement in response:
“This budget proposal is more of the same—more taxes, more spending and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC –Over 100 Members of Congress including many members of the House Committee on Agriculture, including Rep. Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12), joined Chairman Mike Conaway of Texas, on a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (UDSA) Secretary Tom Vilsack seeking assistance for American cotton farmers and communities that rely heavily on the cotton industry to designate cottonseed… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC--U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) issued the following statement on the House’s vote to override the President’s recent veto of H.R. 3762, the Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act. This vote needed a 2/3 majority to pass, and failed by a vote of 241-186.
“Over the past year, I have consistently heard from Georgians of the 12th District about the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC--U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) today voted in favor of H.R. 3662, the Iran Terror Finance Transparency Act. This legislation prevents sanctions from being lifted from banks and individuals who are connected to terrorism or Iran’s weapons development program. H.R. 3662 passed the House by a vote of 246-181.
“Iran has continually demonstrated they cannot be trusted.… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rick Allen (R- Ga.-12) issued the following statement in response to the President’s final State of the Union address:
“Tonight, Americans heard the same flowery language as they have for the last seven years, but it’s all the same—empty words. Americans, myself included, are tired of words. Words will not secure our border, words will not create jobs… Read more »
