Originally Published in The Georgia Virtue
By: Press
Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg and Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Rick W. Allen demanded answers from American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten on Jul. 7 following reports that teachers’ union dues may have been used to finance the production, publication, and… Read more »
Originally Published in The Augusta Chronicle
By: Joe Hotchkiss
The rise of artificial intelligence is creating exciting economic opportunities in America, but the most successful users also should be the most responsible.
That's a bipartisan thread of agreement that ran through comments and testimony Friday at a field hearing conducted by Georgia and South Carolina members of Congress… Read more »
Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) hosted an Education and Workforce Committee field hearing in Augusta, Georgia titled "Building an AI-Ready America: How AI Is Creating Opportunities Across America's Workforce."
The hearing was the eighth in a series examining artificial intelligence and was attended by U.S. Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Lucy McBath (D-GA). The… Read more »
Originally Published in WFXG
By: Daniel Matesevac
FORT GORDON, Ga. (WFXG) – A major change at the Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon may be reversed soon.
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2027, the annual funding bill for the military.
Included in this year’s bill was a resolution to restore full… Read more »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA). The NDAA authorizes annual funding levels for the U.S. Armed Forces and sets expenditures for the Department of War (DoW).
Included in H.R. 8800, and secured by Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), is legislative text (Sections 704-705) that establishes the… Read more »
Originally appeared in the Statesboro Herald
By: Congressman Rick W. Allen
When we think about the 4th of July, we often think about barbeques, parties, fireworks and large celebrations with family and friends. For many, it's easy to breeze through the day without pausing to recognize its importance and meaning.
Also known as Independence Day, the significance is echoed in its… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Education and Workforce advanced H.R. 4122, the Health Care for Energy Workers Act, to increase access to care for current and former energy workers. H.R. 4122 would benefit over 10,000 Georgia energy workers, including many employed at Plant Vogtle and the Savannah River Site.
Specifically, this bipartisan, bicameral legislation, introduced by… Read more »
Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced his office is seeking applicants for the 2026 Fall 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 »
Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) hosted a special signing day ceremony for students in Georgia's 12th District who have been accepted into one of our nation's Military Service Academies.
These academies include: The United States Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, New York; the United States Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, Maryland; the United… Read more »
Today, the House of Representatives passed S. 2, the Secure America Act, which fully funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through Fiscal Year 2029. After voting in support of the measure, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement:
"For twelve straight months, zero illegal aliens have been released at… Read more »
