Press Releases

U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) released the following statement after the House passed the Conference Report to S. Con. Res. 11, the budget agreement reached by the House and the Senate for Fiscal Year 2016: “For the first time since 2001, the House and Senate have come together to put forth a budget that balances within 10 years, and it does so without raising taxes. While there… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) today praised passage of H.R. 1105, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015, in the House of Representatives. The legislation permanently repeals the unpopular estate tax, also known as the “death tax.” Allen was a cosponsor of the measure and released the following statement upon the bill’s passage: “The death tax is one of the top concerns I hear from… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) today issued the following statement after voting in favor of the House-passed FY2016 budget resolution, H. Con. Res. 27, which balances in less than 10 years, includes meaningful spending cuts, and promotes greater economic opportunity for hardworking Americans and future generations. “I believe a balanced budget is the first step towards restoring… Read more »

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 »