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By Jessica Szilagyi Published 91 Congressional lawmakers recently introduced the “Protect the UNBORN (Undo the Negligent Biden Orders Right Now) Act” to prohibit the implementation of and funding of what they’re calling “President Biden’s pro-abortion Executive Orders.” The initiative follows a letter sent to Biden in July, urging him to… Read more »

WASHINGTON —   As lawmakers begin envisioning the next farm bill, some U.S. House Republicans are wary of making climate change a priority for farmers and ranchers. The pushback from Republicans at a Tuesday hearing came as the Biden administration has tried to make significant new investments in climate change mitigation on farmland, last week announcing 70 pilot projects to… Read more »

AUGUSTA – Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) spoke on the House Floor, outlining the harmful provisions in House Democrats’ PRO Act which would eliminate Right-to-Work protections currently active in 27 states, including Georgia. During his remarks, Congressman Allen urged his colleagues to instead support the Employee Rights Act, legislation he introduced with Sen. Tim Scott… Read more »

There are as many versions of the American Dream as there are Americans willing to dream them. As such, our labor laws should empower the nation's workers to chart their own course to prosperity, not bind them into restrictive, one-size-fits-all arrangements which reduce their options and limit their potential. Unfortunately, Washington Democrats are fixated on dragging us back to an… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – In case you missed it, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) this week published an Op-Ed outlining the two major political parties’ conflicting outlooks on workforce development. In the piece, Congressman Allen explains how Congressional Democrats’ insistence on forcing America’s workers into strict classifications and compelling union membership would severely constrain… Read more »

WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WFXG) - Georgia’s Farm Bureau reports one in seven working Georgians has an agriculture-related job. Feeding Georgia and the country fresh, local food products has been a priority for Congressman Rick Allen, who wants to make sure the state’s largest industry stays strong for generations to come.   Across the country, as baby boomers… Read more »

AUGUSTA – 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… Read more »

Washington – Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 5376: “The so-called ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ is another bloated Democrat spending bill that will raise taxes at the worst possible time – during a recession! Rather than address the economic crisis they created, President Biden and congressional Democrats are focused on… Read more »

Bon Air receives failing grade Living conditions at the Bon Air Apartments in Summerville have become so intolerable that a U.S. congressman has stepped in. Rick Allen (R-Ga.) demanded action from the Housing and Urban Development, and HUD Southeastern Regional Administrator Jose Alvarez recently sent an update that showed despite progress being made, the owners, Redwood Housing out… Read more »

Georgia Rep. Allen introduces legislation to help entrepreneurs build businesses U.S. Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA-12) is working to expand access to programs that would provide training and resources to anyone hoping to start their own business. Earlier this week, Allen introduced the Startup Act which amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 by including language that… Read more »