Press Releases

U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) today announced the opportunity for young Georgians in the 12th Congressional District to participate in the 2015 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 year, alongside other… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) today applauded House passage of S.J. Res. 8 to stop the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from enforcing its misguided “ambush election” rule, which is scheduled to go into effect April 14, 2015. The rule shortens the duration in which labor union elections are held, undercutting a fair election process for workers, employers and union… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) this week voted for two pieces of legislation passed by the House that improve transparency in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) regulatory process and strengthen opportunities for public input. The EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015, H.R. 1029, which passed yesterday, would boost accountability at the panel… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) today met with Commanding General of the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence (Cyber CoE) at Fort Gordon, Major General Stephen Fogarty, and Command Sergeant Major Travis Cherry of the Cyber CoE. During their meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Maj. Gen. Fogarty, CSM Cherry, and Congressman Allen discussed ongoing missions… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) released the following statement regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s joint address before Congress earlier today: “It was an honor to welcome Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the House chamber and attend his joint address to Congress this morning. As our closest ally in the region, Israel and the United States have a… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) released the following statement after President Obama’s veto of bipartisan legislation approving the Keystone XL pipeline: “It’s extremely disappointing that the President turned his back on the opportunity to approve a shovel-ready infrastructure project that will grow jobs, help lower energy prices for families and businesses and strengthen… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) on Wednesday toured Georgia Regents University (GRU) and spoke with faculty members about GRU’s cyber education program and future plans for university facilities. In addition to the GRU campus, Allen also visited Georgia Regents Medical Center’s Emergency Department and spoke with medical staff about initiatives they are implementing to strengthen… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) today announced the opening of his district office in Augusta, Ga. The office is currently open to assist Georgians in the 12th district, and Congressman Allen looks forward to visiting with constituents at the grand opening event on Monday, March 9, from 5:00pm-6:00pm EST.   “Constituent service is a top priority of mine, and I’m grateful… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) today joined many House Republicans in writing Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) to demand that he and his Democrat colleagues allow debate on a critical bill that would fund the Department of Homeland Security through Fiscal Year 2015 and defund President Obama’s executive actions on immigration. In their letter, they note that Senate… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) today applauded action by the House to pass S.1, the Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act. The legislation immediately authorizing construction and operation of the Keystone XL pipeline recently passed the Senate and will now be sent to the President, who has threatened to veto the measure. Congressman Allen released the following statement: “For more… Read more »