Yesterday, President Biden vetoed H. J. Res. 45, a bipartisan resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act which would have blocked the administration’s reckless student loan transfer scheme. Congressman Allen issued the following statement in response:
“President Biden has once again gone against the will of the American people by vetoing H. J. Res. 45. Our democracy… Read more »
Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced his office is seeking applicants for the 2023 Fall Internship Program, to be offered in his Washington, D.C. and Augusta offices.
This program is open to college students and young professionals interested in learning about the legislative process and assisting with the responsibilities of a congressional office. Interns will… Read more »
Last week, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) hosted a special signing day ceremony for students in Georgia's 12th District who have been accepted into one of the nation's military service academies.
These academies include: The United States Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, New York; the United States Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, Maryland;… Read more »
Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement today after voting in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act on the House floor:
“While President Biden dodged the negotiating table for nearly 100 days, House Republicans stood firm in our commitment to pass a bill that cuts spending, helps jumpstart domestic energy production, and gets Americans back to work. Though I… Read more »
Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, introduced H.R. 3669, the Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act. H.R. 3669 would provide school districts with increased flexibility in how they can use funds from an existing grant program under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to improve mental health services for… Read more »
Following yesterday’s unanimous Supreme Court ruling in favor of Michael and Chantell Sackett in the Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency case, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the statement below:
"Georgia-12 farmers, producers, and landowners received a much-needed win yesterday with the Supreme Court ruling in favor of Michael and Chantell Sackett. This ruling should… Read more »
Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 467, the HALT Fentanyl Act, which would permanently reschedule fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs. Congressman Allen, a proud original cosponsor of the legislation, issued the following statement after supporting the bill on the House floor:
“Fentanyl-related substances are being manufactured by China and the cartels and… Read more »
Today, the House of Representatives passed H. J. Res. 45, a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act which would block President Biden’s reckless student loan transfer scheme.
Before voting in support of the resolution, Congressman Allen delivered the following remarks on the House floor:
“Thank you,… Read more »
Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced his office will host Community Office Hours across Georgia’s 12th District during the month of June.
During these events, members of Congressman Allen’s staff will be available to assist constituents with a variety of federal issues, including help navigating various federal agencies such as Social Security, Veterans Affairs, Medicare,… Read more »
In honor of National Police Week, House Republicans passed three pieces of legislation to express support for law enforcement officers and agencies nationwide. After voting in support of each measure, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement:
“I was proud to stand with our law enforcement officers nationwide this week as we passed legislation to honor the… Read more »
