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Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) participated in the House Agriculture Committee's Member Day hearing to highlight agricultural issues that are critical to Georgia's 12th Congressional District. Congressman Allen delivered the following remarks at today's hearing: "It's good to be back, and please know that we offer our… Read more »

Originally Published in the Progressive Farmer.  Lawmakers from both parties offered their support and prayers to House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson after the chairman announced Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Thompson, 64, a Republican from Pennsylvania, posted on social media that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer after a… Read more »

Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee, of which Congressman Allen is a proud member, advanced H.R. 6544—the bipartisan Atomic Energy Advancement Act—a package of bills aimed at incentivizing and advancing nuclear energy production in the United States. Included in H.R. 6544 is Congressman Allen‘s Nuclear Licensing Efficiency Act, introduced this year, which would… Read more »

Originally Published in The Augusta Chronicle. Many Georgians are mourning alongside and sending prayers to former President Jimmy Carter's family. His longtime wife and first lady Rosalynn Carter died Sunday at 96-years-old at her home in Plains, Georgia. Many Augusta-area leaders like Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson remember the life she lived and legacy she left. "Our… 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 Social Security, Veterans Affairs,… Read more »

In case you missed it, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) held a telephone town hall earlier this week to answer questions from residents across Georgia’s 12th District. More than 6,000 constituents joined Monday’s call where Congressman Allen provided updates on current political issues such as the devastating war in Israel, the 21st-century workforce, a bill aimed at protecting… Read more »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) introduced the Nuclear Licensing Efficiency Act. This legislation would improve the licensing review process for future nuclear projects in the United States by establishing updated procedures and timelines for reviewing nuclear licensing applications. Upon the bill’s introduction, Congressman Allen issued the following statement: "An… Read more »

This story originally appeared in The Washington Times. By: Representative Rick W. Allen (GA-12) and Chairman James Comer (KY-01) In today’s evolving economy, certainty in the workplace is a key ingredient to success for employers, job creators, and small businesses nationwide. But unfortunately, the federal government has a tendency to get in the way, muddying the waters and… Read more »

Today, the House of Representatives passed the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, which would provide Israel with $14.3 billion in emergency aid—offset by recisions from President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, specifically the enhanced funding for the IRS. After voting in support of the bill, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA) joined Representatives Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Michelle Steel (R-CA), and Julia Letlow (R-LA) to re-introduce the Validate Prior Learning to Accelerate Employment Act. This legislation will accelerate the advancement of job seekers in the workforce by more effectively identifying and validating their existing skills gained through prior work… Read more »