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Last night, House Republicans passed S. Con. Res. 33, which establishes a congressional budget to responsibly fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through the end of President Trump’s term, ensuring these agencies are able to keep the American people safe from threats. Upon passage of S. Con. Res. 33, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12)… Read more »

Yesterday, the Committee on Education and Workforce advanced H.R. 8210, the Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026. This legislation makes needed improvements to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)—focused on improving outcomes for workers, strengthening our economy, and ensuring accountability for taxpayer dollars. Included in H.R. 8210 are… Read more »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce has approved Augusta Technical College's grant application for the construction of the Jim Hudson Automotive Institute on Walton Way in Augusta. Augusta Tech's full funding request of $6,808,307 was awarded for this project. Upon the announcement, Congressman Allen issued the following… Read more »

Originally Published in WRDW By: Audrey Dickherber Augusta Technical College has received about $6.8 million from the Economic Development Administration to help complete the Jim Hudson Automotive Institute. The project is located at 1122 Walton Way, the former Johnson Cadillac dealership. “This grant is a powerful investment in Augusta’s economic future,” Dr. Kendricks D. Hooker,… Read more »

Originally Published in Grice Connect Lakeside High School students Saisurya Lakkimsetti, Arnav Patel, and Mingzhe Zhang have earned top honors in the 2026 Congressional App Challenge for Georgia’s 12th District, impressing judges with their innovative application called Tempo. Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced that Lakeside High School students Saisurya… Read more »

Originally Published in WRDW By: Staff U.S. Rep Rick W. Allen recognized the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition during a special reception held at his Augusta office. Members of Congress sponsor this competition each spring, challenging students from across the nation to produce an original artwork depicting life in their home district. This year’s competition drew… Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) recognized the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition during a special reception held at his Augusta office. Members of Congress sponsor this competition each spring, challenging students from across the nation to produce an original artwork depicting life in their home district. This year's competition drew participants from… Read more »

Originally Published in The Augusta Chronicle By: Joe Hotchkiss Think your prescription drugs cost too much? A bill recently introduced in Congress by Augusta's congressman seeks to keep profit-minded middlemen in check. The PBM Kickback Prohibition Act aims at pharmacy benefit managers. For decades, PBMs have helped insurers and employers administrate their prescription drug… Read more »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced that Lakeside High School students Saisurya Lakkimsetti, Arnav Patel, and Mingzhe Zhang have been selected as the winners of the 2026 Congressional App Challenge for Georgia’s 12th District. The students were chosen for their work developing Tempo, a software… Read more »

Originally Published in The Augusta Press By: Susan McCord Congressman Rick Allen toured the Bon Air apartment complex this week with officials from Redwood Housing Partners and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The visit is the latest public step in a longstanding effort to address problems at the historic property. The current structure opened in 1923 as a luxury… Read more »