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BY REP. RICK W. ALLEN (R-GA.), OPINION CONTRIBUTOR - 03/15/23 5:35 PM ET In 2021, life expectancy in the United States sadly dropped to its lowest levels in two decades, largely driven by the spread of illicit, opioid drugs, which killed more than 80,000 Americans (and more than 1,700 Georgians) last year. That same year, federal… Read more »

This story originally appeared in The Hill. In 2021, life expectancy in the United States sadly dropped to its lowest levels in two decades, largely driven by the spread of illicit, opioid drugs, which killed more than 80,000 Americans (and more than 1,700 Georgians) last year. That same year, federal authorities seized more than 20 million… Read more »

Today, U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) voted to pass S. 619, the COVID-19 Origin Act. This bill would require the Biden administration to declassify any information relating to potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origin of COVID–19. Upon the bill’s passage, Congressman Allen made the following statement: “For the past three years, Washington Democrats… Read more »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) voted to pass H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act, out of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. The Parents Bill of Rights Act would amend several existing laws to improve transparency and accountability within the public school system by guaranteeing: 1.       Parents have the right to know what is… Read more »

Today, U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) voted to pass H.J. Res. 27, legislation he co-introduced that would nullify a Biden administration rule which significantly expands the federal government’s authority to regulate what is considered a “navigable water” by redefining the term “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act of 1972. The Biden Administration’s… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… 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 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,… Read more »

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.   … Read more »