At the beginning of what turned into a lively public hearing Thursday, the cities of Augusta and North Augusta were given a little sticker shock: the option they want to repair New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam will now cost nearly $400 million over the 100-year life of the program, according to new figures from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
And it is no longer an option anyway because… Read more »
U.S. Congressmen Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) and Joe Wilson (R-SC-02) announced today that they would be holding a press conference on Thursday, March 21, 2019 to encourage members of the community to attend the public comment hearing, hosted by the cities of Augusta and North Augusta, on the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam. The hearing will be held at the Augusta Commission Chamber on… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-Ga-12) announced the 2019 High School Congressional Art Competition. Each Spring, Members of the U.S. House of Representatives sponsor a nation-wide high school arts competition, better known as the “Artistic Discovery Competition.” This contest is open to all high school students (9th – 12th grade) in Georgia’s 12th district and provides an… Read more »
Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-Ga-12) held a telephone town hall last night to answer questions from residents of Georgia's 12th District. Congressman Allen gave an update on Women’s History Month and President Trump’s efforts to empower women around the world, some of the harmful legislation that Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats are pushing under a new majority in the House, his work on… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-Ga-12) announced today that he will be hosting a public briefing on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. to highlight the federal and Georgia Free File programs that provide free state income tax preparation and e-filing services to lower and moderate income taxpayers.
“Free File is a great example of how government, the private sector and community… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-Ga-12) yesterday spoke out on the House floor against H.R. 1, legislation deceitfully known as the "For the People Act," which passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 234-193, along party lines. Excerpts from Congressman Allen's speech can be found below.
When Republicans were in… Read more »
After three days of pointed debate, the House voted along party lines on Friday to approve a sweeping voting, elections, and government ethics reform package, as Democrats championed the changes as essential to democratic government, while Republicans denounced the details as nothing more than a political effort to tip the election scales against the GOP.
"We were sent to Washington with… Read more »
Several women from Georgia and across the country battling a health disorder petitioned Congress for more help finding a cure.
Celebrities and everyday women all dressed in teal Thursday on Capitol Hill, and they had a resounding message for lawmakers; Support for PCOS Awareness, Research and Funding.
TV Stars Maci Bookout, of MTV's Teen Mom and NBC… Read more »
South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson plans to work closely with Rep. Rick Allen to protect the Savannah River Lock and Dam.
Wilson says he's heard from constituents as well as Allen following last week's draw down that surprised many residents along the Savannah River.
"Every effort needs to be made to maintain the pool," Wilson said. "There's just got to be a pool of water as Mayor Bob… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-Ga-12) released the following statement today after the House of Representatives voted on H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, which would require universal background checks on all firearm sales or transfers, even temporary transfers of possession, and would require a federally licensed firearm dealer to facilitate. Under current law, background… Read more »
