Press Releases

U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) today announced he has introduced the Better Agriculture Resources Now (BARN) Act, H.R. 2588, bipartisan legislation to improve efficiency of the H-2A visa program. The H-2A program allows agriculture employers to hire non-immigrant workers for temporary labor. However, bureaucratic red tape that has frequently stalled or prevented efforts by… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) today released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers released its final “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule. The rule significantly expands the federal government’s authority under the Clean Water Act to regulate state and local waters. “The Obama Administration’s new rule is a… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) today voted in favor of H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016. The NDAA is annual legislation which authorizes defense spending and sets priorities for the U.S. military. Congressman Allen issued the following statement after the House passed the legislation earlier today: “Today the House acted to carry out… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) today supported H.R. 36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which would prohibit abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Research shows this is the point at which unborn children are capable of feeling pain. Allen, a cosponsor of the measure, released the following statement after the legislation passed the House: “We have a… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) today applauded passage of The Regulatory Integrity Protection Act (H.R. 1732) in the House.  Allen is a cosponsor of the legislation, which would prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers’ proposed “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule from taking effect. If finalized, the WOTUS rule would significantly… Read more »

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 »