Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement after supporting Rep. Mike Johnson's (R-LA) election as Speaker of the House for the 119th Congress:
"I was proud to support Mike Johnson for Speaker of the House today. Mike is a dear friend, man of faith, and principled leader who has successfully guided the Republican conference with a slim majority—an… Read more »
Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement on the passing of James Earl Carter Jr., 39th President of the United States:
“It is with a heavy heart that Robin and I join the nation in mourning the loss of former President Jimmy Carter. President Carter was a devoted father, loving husband, and decorated patriot.
“Growing up on a peanut farm in Central… Read more »
Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee announced that Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) has been selected to serve as the Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology (C&T). Following the announcement, Congressman Allen issued the statement below:
"I am honored to have been selected as the Vice Chair of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee for… Read more »
Today, the House of Representatives passed S. Amdt. to H.R. 5009, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA). The NDAA authorizes annual funding levels for the U.S. Armed Forces and sets expenditures for the Department of Defense (DOD).
After supporting the bill on the House floor, Congressman Rick W.… Read more »
Today, the House of Representatives passed S. 4367, the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. S. 4367 is the final version of the 2024 WRDA, which includes language calling for a full repair of the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam and requires the pool level to be maintained at 114.5 feet (Section 1315). After voting in… Read more »
This week, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) joined the Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus. This caucus will focus on highlighting the work of and coordinating with the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, to implement legislation to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse within the federal government. Upon the announcement,… Read more »
Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the statement below following President-Elect Trump's appointment of former Georgia Senator, David Perdue, to serve as the next United States Ambassador to the People's Republic of China:
"This is yet another strong nomination from President Trump. David Perdue's international business expertise will suit him well in carrying out… Read more »
Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) co-led a letter of support with U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA), as well as U.S. Representatives Buddy Carter (R-GA-01), Sanford Bishop (D-GA-02), Drew Ferguson (R-GA-03), Hank Johnson (D-GA-04), Nikema Williams (D-GA-05), Rich McCormick (R-GA-06), Lucy McBath (D-GA-07), Austin Scott… Read more »
Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the statement below following President-Elect Trump's nomination of former Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler to lead the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA):
"America's small business owners deserve a leader in Washington who fully understands the challenges facing Main Street. With decades of experience in business,… Read more »
Last week, the Department of Commerce announced its preliminary finding that the government of China unfairly subsidizes its low-speed personal transportation vehicle (LSPTV) industry, including vehicles such as golf carts, Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTVs), and Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs).
The announcement came just days after Congressman Rick W. Allen… Read more »
