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 »
Today, President Donald J. Trump signed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, into law. Following the signing ceremony held at the White House, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the statement below:
"Last November, the American people overwhelmingly elected President Donald Trump and gave Republicans control of the House and Senate. They did so—not for more of the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) and Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (GA-01) introduced two bills to update the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) program.
The Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act, introduced by Congressman Allen, is a necessary solution in response to the Biden-Harris… Read more »
Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions (HELP), introduced the Employee Rights Act of 2025 (ERA). This legislation seeks to modernize outdated federal labor laws to meet the needs of today's workers.
The ERA represents the Republican vision for the future of the American workforce—promoting growth,… Read more »
Originally appeared in the Washington Examiner.
By: Representative Rick W. Allen (GA-12) and F. Vincent Vernuccio
Congress has a duty to help President Trump put American workers first. Already under the Trump Administration, blue-collar workers have seen the fastest wage growth since the start of any presidency in the last 60 years. But while the forthcoming tax cuts and… Read more »
Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3944, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026. H.R. 3944 provides Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for military construction projects, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and related agencies that honor our commitment to veterans and servicemembers, fund critical military… Read more »
