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Originally Published by SHRM. Congressional lawmakers recently advanced four bills to enhance workforce training and address workers' union rights at a time of low unemployment and high rates of unfilled jobs. On Dec. 12, members of the U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee from both parties supported a bill to extend federal Pell Grant eligibility to… Read more »

Originally Published in Drug Store News. Pharmacy organizations, including the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the  National Community Pharmacists Association, applauded the passage late Monday of the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act (H.R. 5378) by the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill, which was introduced by U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris… Read more »

Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act. This bipartisan package increases price transparency throughout the health care system, addresses the rising cost of prescription drugs, and supports patients, health care workers, community health centers, and hospitals. Upon passage of H.R. 5378, Congressman Allen issued the following… Read more »

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 »