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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 »

Originally published by The Augusta Press.  The historic New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam is now one step closer to being taken off the demolition list for good. According to Congressman Rick Allen, S. 4367, the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, which passed the House Dec. 10 with a two-thirds majority, closes the final loopholes to keep… 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 »

Originally published by The Augusta Chronicle.  The New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam is one step closer to undergoing repairs necessary to save the aging structure. Speaking from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Rick Allen said he was "thrilled to finally stand here today with a message for my community: A legislative solution to maintain the… Read more »

Originally published WRDW.  WASHINGTON (WRDW/WAGT) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday advanced a proposal to keep the current New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam. The chamber passed the final version of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024, which includes language calling for a full repair of the lock and dam on the Savannah River and requires the… 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 »