Press Releases

Yesterday, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) formally recognized the winners of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Georgia’s 12th District during a ceremony held at Lakeside High School in Evans, Georgia. Lakeside students Iziq Thomas, Jerry Fan, and Kunsh Sharma were chosen for the award, offered annually to… Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) participated in an Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing entitled "Safeguarding Americans' Communications: Strengthening Cybersecurity in a Digital Era." This hearing was of particular importance for Georgia's 12th District, as the CSRA has been considered and recognized as a growing… Read more »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) participated in the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee's Member Day Hearing to highlight water issues that are critical to the 12th District of Georgia, namely the consistent issues experienced with the Corps of Engineers regarding the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam. … Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today announced that registration for the 2024 Youth Leadership Summit is now open for junior and senior high school students in Georgia’s 12th District. Upon the announcement, Congressman Allen issued the following statement: "The Youth Leadership Summit, which I proudly host every two years, brings together some of our… Read more »

Today, President Biden’s Department of Labor (DOL) finalized an overly restrictive independent contractor rule that will devastate millions of workers and businesses, eliminate employment opportunities, and topple the gig economy. Upon the announcement, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement: “In yet another crushing blow to the American workforce, the final… Read more »

Today, the House of Representatives passed the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 2670, the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (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. Allen (GA-12) issued the following… Read more »

Today, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, of which Congressman Allen is a member, advanced H.R. 6655, the bipartisan Stronger Workforce for America Act. This legislation makes needed improvements to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) while maintaining Fiscal Year 2020 funding levels. Included in H.R. 6655 are provisions from Congressman Allen's… Read more »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced that Lakeside High School students Iziq Thomas, Jerry Fan, and Kunsh Sharma have been selected as the winners of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Georgia’s 12th District. Winners of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge from left to right: Iziq Thomas, Jerry Fan,… Read more »

Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act. This bipartisan package increases price transparency throughout the health care system, addresses the rising cost of prescription drugs, and supports patients, health care workers, community health centers, and hospitals. Upon passage of H.R. 5378, Congressman Allen issued the following… Read more »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) participated in the House Agriculture Committee's Member Day hearing to highlight agricultural issues that are critical to Georgia's 12th Congressional District. Congressman Allen delivered the following remarks at today's hearing: "It's good to be back, and please know that we offer our… Read more »