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Originally Published in Newsmax By: Jewish News Syndicate Staff  Jewish workers have supported unions and led labor movements for generations, but now those same entities are "selling them down the river," Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., chair of the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, said during the panel's hearing about union Jew-hatred on… Read more »

Originally Published in Competitive Enterprise Institute By: Iain Murray  Dear Member of Congress: On behalf of the following organizations, we ask for your full support and co-sponsorship of H.R. 4154, the Employee Rights Act (ERA), recently re-introduced by Congressman Rick Allen (GA). The Employee Rights Act is a comprehensive labor reform bill that would expand employee… Read more »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, introduced the Retire Through Ownership Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would provide legal and regulatory clarity in the formation of new Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Upon introducing the bill, Congressman Allen issued the following statement: "Many… Read more »

Originally Published in The Brunswick News By: F. Vincent Vernuccio  Labor Day is a time to celebrate the American worker. But it’s also a time to ask ourselves: What state is doing the best job of putting workers first? Georgia has an incredibly strong claim. The Peach State isn’t just leading the way in pro-worker reforms at the state level. It’s also the home of federal… Read more »

Originally appeared in the Statesboro Herald. By Congressman Rick W. Allen In my previous letter to the editor, I corrected the record on two of the most egregious myths about the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB). Allow me to continue. What some folks call the “drastic consequences,” of this legislation, I call common sense policymaking to ensure that programs intended for our most… Read more »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) introduced H.R. 4626, the Don't Mess With My Home Appliances Act. Following the Biden-Harris Administration's four-year assault on consumer choice, this legislation implements necessary reforms to the Energy Policy Conservation Act (EPCA) to prevent future administrations from prioritizing a radical rush-to-green agenda over the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced members of his staff will host Community Office Hours across Georgia’s 12th District during the month of August. 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 FEMA, Social Security,… Read more »

On Friday, the International Trade Commission (ITC) made an affirmative final determination in the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations on low-speed personal transportation vehicles (LSPTVs) from China. Upon the announcement, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement: "I applaud this ruling from the ITC to impose… Read more »

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2026. This legislation serves as the vehicle to provide funding for the Department of Defense (DoD) and funds critical programs regarding national security, military operations abroad, and the health and quality of life for those in the Armed Forces and their families. … Read more »

Originally appeared in the Statesboro Herald. By: Congressman Rick W. Allen It is fitting that the One Big, Beautiful Bill was signed into law on Independence Day. The beauty of the United States of America lies in the freedoms we enjoy every day, none more important than our freedom of speech. However, the misinformation and blatant fearmongering tactics employed by House and Senate… Read more »