On Friday, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) joined a bipartisan group of Members in sending a letter to House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole and Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro requesting additional funding for the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP).
Demand for disaster programs, including EFRP, have increased substantially in recent years due to large disaster… Read more »
Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced his office is seeking applicants for the 2027 Spring Internship Program, to be offered in his Washington, D.C. office.
This program is open to college students and young professionals interested in learning about the legislative process and assisting with the responsibilities of a congressional office. Interns will perform a range… Read more »
Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump signed S. 2403, the Retire through Ownership Act, into law. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) introduced the House version of this bill last year, which would provide legal and regulatory clarity in the formation of new Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Congressman Allen issued the following statement upon the bill becoming… Read more »
Originally Published in Emanuel County Live
By: Brandi Davis
Students at Swainsboro Primary School enjoyed a special story time with U.S. Congressman Rick Allen during Georgia Pre-K Week, which celebrates early childhood education statewide.
While visiting, Congressman Allen read Every Amazing Song by Coy Bowles and Malcolm Mitchell to the Pre-K students. Each Pre-K student in Emanuel… Read more »
Originally Published in Augusta Business Daily
By: Chris Hammond, EVP, Great Dane
Publisher’s Note: Great Dane is trying to protect its company and local jobs. They transport products to and from companies in the CSRA. Recently, Congressman Rick Allen took action to protect Great Dane and others in the trailer industry. The following is a letter from Great Dane, a Statesboro-based… Read more »
Yesterday, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) hosted 11th-12th grade students and community leaders from the 12th District for his biennial Youth Leadership Summit.
The event was held at the Columbia County School District Support Complex, where students from across the 12th District heard from various leaders from all walks of life, including Major General Ryan Janovic,… Read more »
Originally Published in WJBF
By: Ryan Lynch
EVANS, Ga (WJBF) – Georgia high schoolers were in Columbia County for Representative Rick Allen’s Youth Leadership Summit. 11th and 12th graders from Allen’s district heard from several leaders in the community.
Local business owners, military leaders and several others spoke to the students. Each had their own message to give.
All of the… Read more »
Originally Published in The Augusta Chronicle
By: Joe Hotchkiss
The project to create Georgia's largest veterans cemetery in Augusta has been awarded more than $13.6 million in federal funding.
The cemetery is planned for 3780 Byrd Road, on state-owned property beside the Gracewood campus of East Central Georgia Regional Hospital.
"Funding for the long-awaited veterans cemetery in… Read more »
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 2403, the Retire through Ownership Act. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) introduced the House version of this bill last year, which would provide legal and regulatory clarity in the formation of new Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Following House passage of S. 2403 by a vote of 401-14, Congressman Allen issued the… Read more »
Originally Published in WRDW
By: Staff
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A bill introduced by Congressman Rick Allen is now headed to President Donald Trump’s desk.
On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Retire through Ownership Act,” a bill aimed at giving businesses and workers more certainty when setting up Employee Stock Ownership Plans, or ESOPs.
The measure, S.… Read more »
