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Augusta Chronicle U.S. Rep Rick W. Allen September 20, 2020 https://www.augustachronicle.com/opinion/20200920/guest-column-commitment-stays-strong-to-develop-covid-vaccine It’s been a tough year for us all, especially American workers and families whose businesses and livelihoods were devastated by the impact of COVID-19. Unfortunately, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats have made their radi... Read more »

Today, Representatives Rick Allen (R-Ga.) and Ken Buck (R-Colo.) introduced The Saving American History Act, a bill that would prohibit federal funds from being used to teach the New York Times’ historically inaccurate 1619 Project in K-12 schools or school districts. This bill serves as companion legislation to Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.)’s Senate version, originally introduced in July. This bill wo... Read more »

Augusta Chronicle U.S. Rep. Rick Allen https://www.augustachronicle.com/opinion/20200912/guest-column-examine-postal-service-status-in-proper-perspective The U.S. Postal Service is a unique government service that has long played an integral role in American life. I’m grateful for the men and women who provide this service, and I will continue to support them and the millions of Americans who rely... Read more »

Washington Examiner Congressman Rick W. Allen https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/schools-can-reopen-safely-if-they-do-it-right Our nation has faced many new challenges this year, and though we will undoubtedly encounter more in the months to come, I’ve seen people meet these challenges with a resilience and strength that gives me hope for our nation’s future. I’m eternally grateful ... Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today released the following statement after attending the dedication ceremony of U.S. Army Cyber Command Fortitude Hall Building at Fort Gordon: “Today’s ceremony was a culmination of years of hard work, and it was an honor to witness the historic dedication of U.S. Army Cyber Command’s Headquarters, signaling the official arrival of ARCYBER to Fort Gordon. In pr... Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced that Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field has been awarded $8.3 million in federal funding through both the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant program and the CARES Act. “As the Augusta area has grown over the last several years thanks to our military, cyber and pro-business environment, so has the need to grow an... Read more »

Augusta Chronicle Amanda King https://www.augustachronicle.com/news/20200826/congressman-rick-allen-visits-columbia-county-schools-applauds-educators Augusta Congressman Rick Allen called Columbia County teachers and leaders warriors for their resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Evans High School graduate visited his alma mater and Grovetown Elementary School on Wednesday morning after be... Read more »

This week, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) offered amendments to H.R. 7617, a Fiscal Year 2021 minibus that totals over $1 trillion, to cut spending by 5 percent. However, under the Democrat majority, only one of Congressman Allen’s amendments -- in the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education division of the bill -- was ruled in order. Today, Congressman Allen’s amendment was rejected b... Read more »

This week, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) spoke on the House floor expressing disappointment that the Water Resources Development Act was brought forward for a vote without a chance to amend the legislation. He urged members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to work with him and members of the Georgia delegation to include language to protect the pool in final legislatio... Read more »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), a member of the House Education and Labor Committee, spoke during debate on the House floor in opposition to H.R. 7027, an overreaching, partisan proposal that would hinder working families who need access to child care. The House passed H.R. 7027 249 to 163. Congressman Allen’s remarks can be found below. As our nation continues to respond, recover and re... Read more »