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Today the Trump Administration announced its final repeal of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, a regulation that was put in place under the Obama Administration. Last Congress, U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) introduced legislation that would have fully repealed this harmful rule. “I applaud the Trump Administration for taking crucial steps to permanently repeal… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) held a telephone town hall Monday night to answer questions from residents of Georgia's 12th District. Congressman Allen gave an update on the recent district work period, and the last six weeks that he spent meeting with businesses, farmers, schools, VA medical centers, and more. For those who were unable to participate in the call, here are some of the… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) today released the following statement after Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) announced he will resign from the U.S. Senate at the end of the year: “Senator Isakson has demonstrated the true meaning of public service and has served the state of Georgia with distinction for decades. Johnny has always been a champion for Georgia and put our states’… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) announced today the launch of the 2019 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in Georgia’s 12th District. This nationwide event allows students to compete with their peers by creating a software application, or “app,” for web, PC, tablet, mobile, or other platform of their choice. “The Congressional App Challenge is a… Read more »

MT. VERNON, Ga. (WTOC) - A common challenge rural communities across Georgia and the U.S. face is a lack of broadband internet service. 12th District Congressman Rick Allen toured one school district on Wednesday that he says needs more access. Even with a state-of-the-art school like Montgomery County High, Congressman Allen had questions about the internet access.… Read more »

WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), participated in a special order hosted by the House Energy Action Team, or HEAT, to highlight the importance of nuclear energy, specifically to Georgia's 12th District. To watch the video, click here. I am proud to be a member of the House Energy Action… Read more »

WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 582, legislation that would mandate a $15 minimum wage nationwide. “With estimated job losses as high as almost 4 million nationwide and slightly under 100,000 in Georgia, the cost of this job-killing legislation is just too high. As a businessman, I know… Read more »

Louisiana’s education chief testified before a congressional committee on teacher preparation and retention issues Wednesday (July 17). Some representatives in congress are concerned about the teacher turnover rate and some new teachers being ill-prepared for the classroom. Superintendent John White of the Louisiana Department of Education was among several educators from different… Read more »

WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) announced that the Military Academy Nomination Application for 2019 is available to prospective students online at his website allen.house.gov/militaryacademynominations. “One of my greatest privileges as your representative is to nominate young people to our United States Military Service Academies. The Military Academy Nomination… Read more »

Open arms and general support for plutonium pit production at the Savannah River Site sharply contrasted with questions, criticism and pushback Thursday night at a government-led public forum in North Augusta. A slew of officials – including Aiken Mayor Rick Osbon, Aiken County Council Chairman Gary Bunker and Jim Marra of Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness – stumped that night,… Read more »