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Originally published in the National Review. From Amazon to Starbucks to Hollywood to the “Big Three” automakers — and now to health-care workers at Kaiser Permanente — 2023 has brought a raft of high-profile union-organizing efforts and collective-bargaining strikes. These efforts have spurred some in the media and political circles to declare a “comeback” for labor unions.… Read more »

Yesterday, the House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 3944, legislation sponsored by Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) to rename the United States Post Office in Mount Vernon, Georgia, after Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun.  Prior to passage of H.R. 3944, Congressman Allen delivered the following… Read more »

Yesterday, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce advanced H.R. 5339, the Roll back ESG To Increase Retirement Earnings (RETIRE) Act. This critical legislation, introduced by Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) earlier this month, would require Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) retirement plan sponsors to prioritize financial returns over… Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) introduced H.R. 5339, the Roll back ESG To Increase Retirement Earnings (RETIRE) Act. This critical legislation would require Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) retirement plan sponsors to prioritize financial returns over environmental, social, and governance, or ESG, factors when making investment decisions on behalf of… Read more »

This story originally appeared in the New York Post. By: Rep. Rick W. Allen and F. Vincent Vernuccio Joe Biden spent Labor Day promising to deliver for America’s workers. In a Philadelphia speech, the president said he’d “make the economy work for people like you.” But then he called for more one-size-fits-all government mandates that will destroy jobs and lower wages. He’s tried… 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 September. 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 »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement on the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB) 3-1 decision to upend American workers' right to privacy in the union election process: "House Democrats elect their own caucus leadership by secret ballot. House Democrats held up the USMCA trade deal to guarantee workers in Mexico have the right to a secret… Read more »

This story originally appeared in the Augusta Press. It’s that time of year again. Summer break has come to an end, families have stocked up on school supplies, and the school year is getting underway for students across the state of Georgia. It’s undoubtedly an exciting time as our nation’s youth embark on yet another academic year filled with possibilities. As the father of four and… Read more »

Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4366, the Fiscal Year 2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This legislation provides nearly $800 million above the President’s budget request for military construction projects, fully funds veterans’ healthcare programs, and cuts wasteful spending. … Read more »

Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. The NDAA authorizes annual funding levels for the U.S. Armed Forces and sets expenditures for the Department of Defense (DOD). After supporting the bill on the House floor, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement: “House Republicans are… Read more »