During a hearing in Pinehurst, North Carolina, Friday, a congressman accused Duke Energy of not paying attention to security warnings before two substations were attacked in Moore County.
The Dec. 3 attack, when two substations were shot up, cut power to 40,000 homes and businesses. Many of those people were without power for days as Duke worked to repair the substations. No one has… Read more »
Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) launched the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in Georgia's 12th District. This nationwide event allows students to compete with their peers by creating a software application, or "app," for web, PC, tablet, mobile, or other platform of their choice. Upon the announcement, Congressman Allen issued the… Read more »
This story originally appeared in the Augusta Chronicle.
Under President Biden’s watch, every city in America is a border city. Every community is a border community, and America is being forced to learn the hard way that border security is national security. This administration has been largely defined by the multiple crises it has created, and nowhere is that more evident than the… Read more »
Yesterday, President Biden vetoed H. J. Res. 45, a bipartisan resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act which would have blocked the administration’s reckless student loan transfer scheme. Congressman Allen issued the following statement in response:
“President Biden has once again gone against the will of the American people by vetoing H. J. Res. 45. Our democracy… Read more »
Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced his office is seeking applicants for the 2023 Fall Internship Program, to be offered in his Washington, D.C. and Augusta offices.
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… Read more »
Last week, 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 the 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;… Read more »
Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement today after voting in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act on the House floor:
“While President Biden dodged the negotiating table for nearly 100 days, House Republicans stood firm in our commitment to pass a bill that cuts spending, helps jumpstart domestic energy production, and gets Americans back to work. Though I… Read more »
Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, introduced H.R. 3669, the Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act. H.R. 3669 would provide school districts with increased flexibility in how they can use funds from an existing grant program under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to improve mental health services for… Read more »
Today, America pauses to honor the ultimate sacrifice paid for our freedom. Monday morning, the community gathered at the All Wars Memorial in Downtown Augusta to commemorate the bravery of our fallen soldiers.
The ceremony was filled with local leaders, servicemembers, veterans, prayer, TAPS and a crowd singing "God Bless America." The event started at 11… Read more »
Following yesterday’s unanimous Supreme Court ruling in favor of Michael and Chantell Sackett in the Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency case, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the statement below:
"Georgia-12 farmers, producers, and landowners received a much-needed win yesterday with the Supreme Court ruling in favor of Michael and Chantell Sackett. This ruling should… Read more »
