China needs tough action from US

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Statesboro Herald By: Rep. Rick Allen With the Beijing Winter Olympics underway, you may notice that there is no official U.S. government delegation. This is intentional, and sends a message that America will not tolerate China’s history of human rights abuses. Even our U.S. Olympic athletes are being surveilled while in Beijing. Our athletes deserve to enjoy this experience that…

Reps. Allen, Banks, Foxx Lead Amicus Brief Supporting Independent Contractors

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Today, Rep. Rick W. Allen (R-GA), RSC Chairman Jim Banks (R-IN), and Ranking Member Virginia Foxx (R-NC) led a group of House Republicans in filing an amicus brief to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in The Atlanta Opera, Inc. 371 NLRB No. 45 (2021).This case comes as the Democrat-controlled NLRB is set to consider upending…

Rep. Allen: House Democrats Concede to China

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Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 4521, Democrats’ America Concedes to China Act: “We know that for decades, China has taken advantage of America. Congress must address threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), but the bill put forward by Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats concedes to China while spending…

Celebrating our district's diverse and successful schools

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Tags: Education

Augusta Chronicle https://www.augustachronicle.com/story/opinion/2022/01/30/richmond-and-bulloch-county-schools-offer-specializations-kids/9237026002/ As a father of four and grandfather of 14, it’s such a joy to watch children develop their personalities, with their own unique skills and interests. I know firsthand that what works best for one child may not work for another. That is…

Congressman Allen Announces Summer 2022 Internship Opportunities

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Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today announced internship opportunities in his Washington, D.C. office for the summer semester. “Internships provide young professionals with the opportunity to learn firsthand how Congress operates,” said Congressman Allen. “Not only will interns learn about the legislative process, they also play an integral role in constituent services and will…

Rep. Allen Statement on SCOTUS Blocking Vaccine Mandate

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Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Biden Administration’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring private employers with over 100 employees to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine or undergo weekly testing: “After months of uncertainty, today’s ruling is a…

Reps. Allen, Stefanik, Foxx, Banks, Sen. Braun Lead Opposition to Biden Vaccine Mandate in Upcoming SCOTUS Case

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Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (NY-21), House Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (NC-05), Republican Study Committee Chairman Jim Banks (IN-03), and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) led over 130 Representatives and over 40 Senators in filing an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States…

Rep. Allen reviews his year in Congress

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The Augusta Press https://www.theaugustapress.com/rep-allen-reviews-his-year-in-congress/ Serving Georgia’s 12th District is one of the greatest honors of my life. This year, my office has been busy working for you, whether it’s solving issues with federal agencies, championing legislation to benefit our communities, or holding the Biden Administration accountable. First, I want…

Allen Leads Letter to Help Utilize Nuclear Production Tax Credit for Plant Vogtle

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Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today led a bipartisan, bicameral letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury asking for guidance to be issued for the Advanced Nuclear Production Tax Credit (NPTC). Advanced nuclear facilities, particularly Plant Vogtle, are currently unable to utilize these tax credits until new guidance is issued. The…

Rep. Allen Supports National Defense Authorization Act

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Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement after voting for final passage of the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual bill that authorizes defense spending and sets priorities for America’s military: “Congress has an important duty to ensure America’s military…

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