By Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) March 1, 2020 https://bit.ly/2vnzYAJ We never know when an accident or medical emergency will happen, but we do know that when you receive care you’ll likely receive a bill in the mail. But too often, properly insured patients go to a hospital or other health care provider and end up with costly, unexpected charges. To reduce or eliminate that surprise medical bill, patients are typically burdened with countless phone calls and piles of paperwork. This issue...
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Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today spoke during debate on the House floor in opposition to the Flavored Tobacco Ban and Excise Tax Increase Act. The House passed the legislation 213 to 195. Congressman Allen’s remarks can be found below. We can all agree that the current youth vaping trend is cause for concern and we must evaluate strategies to prevent young people from using e-cigarettes and tobacco products. This bill does nothing to address the youth vaping epidemic or the use of illicit...
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Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) testified before the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee during a Member Day Hearing on proposals for the Water Resources Development Act. The Water Resources Development Act is a biennial piece of legislation that authorizes water projects throughout the nation. In his testimony, Congressman Allen highlighted the issues Augusta has experienced with the Corps of Engineers regarding the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam. Congressman Allen’s writt...
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Today, U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced the 2020 High School Congressional Art Competition. Every year, Members of the U.S. House of Representatives sponsor a nation-wide high school arts competition. This contest is open to all high school students (9th – 12th grade) in Georgia’s 12th district. The winning piece will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol, and its student artist will receive an invitation to travel to Washington D.C. to attend the national winners’ recept...
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Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today announced registration for the 2020 Youth Leadership Summit is now open for junior and senior high school students in Georgia’s 12th District. “The Youth Leadership Summit brings together some of our brightest students and gives them the opportunity to hear from speakers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership abilities in their communities,” said Congressman Allen. “Our goal is to equip and inspire our next generation of leaders by helping them hone ...
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U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced today that his staff will be holding Community Office Hours across the 12th district during the month of March. These office hours offer the opportunity for constituents to receive personal assistance from Congressman Allen’s office in their local communities. There will be no formal presentation nor will Congressman Allen be in attendance. These office hours are about one-on-one visits between staff and Georgia-12 constituents. Staff will be avai...
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Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today announced internship opportunities in his Washington, D.C. and Augusta offices for the summer semester. “Internships are a great way for young professionals to experience firsthand how Congress operates while gaining networking opportunities,” said Congressman Allen. “Our internship program gives recent high school and college graduates the opportunity to learn more about the legislative process, constituent services, and Georgia’s 12th Congressional Distr...
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Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), a member of the House Education and Labor Committee, today spoke during debate on the House floor in opposition to the radical Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, legislation that will diminish the rights of American workers. Congressman Allen offered an amendment to protect states’ Right-to-Work laws, which was ultimately defeated by House Democrats. The legislation passed the House 224 to 194. Congressman Allen’s remarks can be found below. This week ...
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U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today released the following statement after attending President Donald J. Trump’s 2020 State of the Union address: “When President Trump makes a promise, he keeps it. Since 2016 he has worked with Congress to deliver wins for the American people – from growing our economy and modernizing our trade policies, to putting America first by protecting American lives both at home and abroad. “I’m so proud of what we have been able to accomplish on behalf of the A...
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Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) into law: “After pledging to modernize our trade policies with our North American neighbors, today President Trump fulfilled this core promise. The USMCA will create more free and fair trade while bolstering our already booming economy. Under this vital trade deal, our economy will grow by $68 billion and 176,000 new American jobs will be ...
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