Rep. Allen votes to unleash American energy, secure supply chain

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Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) participated in a markup in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, during which he voted to advance several bills that would bolster domestic energy production and ensure the continued security of America’s energy supply chains. These proposals are the result of months-long discussions between committee members and various stakeholders…

Georgia Congressman Rips into Labor Department ESG investment rule

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Rep Rick Allen (R-GA), co-signer on H.J.Res.30 introduced February 7, 2023 by Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY), spoke on the House Floor against the Biden Administration Labor Department rule regarding ESG investment in long-term investment funds. Citing the Administration’s emphasis on supporting “its radical green new deal agenda” to the detriment of the American people and their financial…

House votes to ax Biden’s ‘woke’ 401(k) rule allowing ESG climate investing despite veto threat

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By Ramsey Touchberry - The Washington Times - Tuesday, February 28, 2023 The House voted to thwart a new rule from the Biden administration on Tuesday allowing 401(k) fund managers to consider climate change and social justice politics when investing clients’ savings, a move that could pave the way for President Biden’s first veto. The GOP-led chamber voted 216-204, with…

Rep. Rick Allen announces March Community Office Hours

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Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced his office will host Community Office Hours across Georgia’s 12th District during the month of March. 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, Medicare,…

ICYMI: Rep. Allen travels to Texas to examine border, health, and energy crises

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In case you missed it, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) traveled to Texas last week alongside his colleagues on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce to explore solutions to the ongoing crises now facing the United States, including the unprecedented rise in illegal immigration, the proliferation of deadly narcotics, and the persistently high cost of energy nationwide.   …

Rep. Rick Allen sponsors bill to boost entrepreneurship in CSRA and beyond

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By Renetta DuBose AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – It starts with an idea. And people who tap theClubhou.se in the Georgia Cyber Center for help launching that plan can eventually see it turn into a small business. “The great economy that we had before COVID, 70 percent of those new jobs were created by entrepreneurs,” said Rep. Rick Allen, (R) Georgia. Congressman Allen…

Meet Your House Communications Subcommittee

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The House Communications and Technology Subcommittee in the 118th Congress has new leadership and members. Below we offer a brief look at the broadband priorities for this key panel. The subcommittee has jurisdiction over “electronic communications, both interstate and foreign, including voice, video, audio and data, whether transmitted by wire or wirelessly, and whether…

Secret ballot vital in union elections

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By CHARLES CHIEPPO THE LATEST real-life parable that reminds us why the Founding Fathers made secret-ballot elections a centerpiece of American democracy comes from a distinctly 21st-century source – the video game industry.  In recent months, the Communication Workers of America (CWA) has been working to unionize Proletariat, a Boston-based studio owned by gaming…

Rep. Allen announces 2023 Summer Internship Program

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Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced his office is seeking applicants for the 2023 Summer Internship Program, to be offered in his Washington, D.C. and district 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 perform…

ICYMI: Congressman Allen holds telephone town hall

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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. During the call, Congressman Allen provided an update on inflation, the southern border crisis, and legislation he has introduced so far in the 118th Congress. For those unable to participate in the call, here are some of…

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