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Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) tonight released the following statement after President Joe Biden delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress: “Our nation is in desperate need of unity, which is something both Republicans and Democrats can agree upon. That’s why I’m incredibly disappointed that the… Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) spoke on the House floor blasting Democrats for using their partisan infrastructure package as a vehicle to enact Green New Deal priorities. Congressman Allen’s remarks can be found below. … Read more »

The Augusta Press https://www.theaugustapress.com/democrats-abuse-power-to-push-partisan-agenda/ Democrat leadership must believe that the American People have short memories. Just months ago, the Biden-Harris Administration called for unity and promised to work on healing a nation that is undoubtedly divided politically. But the actions of the past three months tell a very different… Read more »

Washington - Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) spoke on the House floor to congratulate 2021 Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama and thank Chairman Ridley and members of the Augusta National for putting on a safe and memorable tournament this year. Congressman Allen’s remarks can be found below. … Read more »

Augusta Chronicle March 29, 2021 https://bit.ly/3cuUMIY Prior to serving in Congress, I spent 37 years building and operating a small business, so I know firsthand how federal policies impact employers and employees. I’m excited to continue utilizing my business experience as the Republican leader on the House Education and Labor Committee’s Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today spoke on the House floor, sounding the alarm on the crisis along our southern border. The House is expected to vote on two Democrat bills (H.R. 6 and H.R. 1603) this evening that would grant mass amnesty to illegal immigrants. Congressman Allen’s remarks can be found below. … Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, today released the following statement after opposing H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act: “America’s farmers rely heavily on temporary agriculture workers - who obtain visas legally - to plant and harvest crops, and they’ve continued to… Read more »

Today, U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced the 2021 High School Congressional Art Competition. Every year, Members of the U.S. House of Representatives sponsor an arts competition to recognize the talent of high school students throughout the nation. This contest is open to all high school students (9th – 12th grade) in Georgia’s 12th district. The winning piece will be… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today released the following statement after opposing both H.R. 8 and H.R. 1446 in the House, two Democrat bills that would infringe on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans: “Federal firearm laws are already very strong in ensuring prohibited persons do not purchase firearms, but criminals don’t abide by the law. Studies show mass… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) today released the following statement after voting against the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1319, Pelosi's Payoff to Progressives COVID "relief" legislation: “This is not a COVID-19 ‘relief’ package; it’s a progressive spending bill that directs 91 percent of the nearly $2 trillion to unrelated Democrat priorities. It’s the most liberal piece of… Read more »