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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 »

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 »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced his office will host Community Office Hours across Georgia’s 12th District during the month of December. During these events, members of Congressman Allen’s staff will be available to assist constituents with a variety of federal issues, including help navigating various federal agencies such as FEMA, Social Security, Veterans Affairs,… Read more »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) led a bipartisan, bicameral letter to Secretary of Commerce, Gina M. Raimondo, urging the Commerce Department to stand by U.S. manufacturers and workers in the low-speed personal transportation vehicles (LSPTV) industry, including vehicles such as golf carts, Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTVs), and Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs), as… Read more »