U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen issued the following statement today after being selected to serve as the Senior Republican on the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee, which falls under the jurisdiction of the House Education and Labor Committee, for the 116th Congress.
“As the son of two educators and grandfather with school aged grandchildren, I am honored… Read more »
WASHINGTON DC (WTOC) -With the government now open, Georgia’s representative Rick Allen offers up a message for farmers who may still be concerned after dealing with effects from the shutdown.
“Well you know last week, the President asked Secretary Perdue to open up all the FSA offices, so they are working with our farmers making their plans for the planting season,” said… Read more »
House Agriculture Committee ranking member Michael Conaway, R-Texas, has announced the names of the Republican members of the House Agriculture Committee for the 116th Congress.
Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, has left the House Agriculture Committee in addition to four other re-elected Republicans.
The others are former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, R-Okla., Rep.… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen issued the following statement today after he was selected to continue his work on both the House Agriculture Committee and House Education and Labor Committee, formerly known as the House Education and Workforce Committee, for the 116th Congress. Congressman Allen has been a valued member of both committees since 2015.
“As I continue my work on the House… Read more »
Yesterday evening, U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-Ga-12) participated in a special order on the House floor, hosted by Rep. Vicky Hartzler (MO-04), to highlight the significance of properly securing our southern border.
Thank you Representative Hartzler for your efforts in organizing this special order this evening as we continue… Read more »
Just over a week ago, the U.S. House of Representatives convened to officially mark the start of the first legislative session of the 116th Congress – and I am deeply humbled and grateful for the opportunity to continue representing the great people of Georgia’s 12th District in the People’s House.
We have many pressing issues before Congress, and I am hopeful that we can build upon some… Read more »
Some of my earliest memories are from working on my family’s Hereford cattle farm in the heart of Columbia County. Early mornings, long days, labor intensive work, and the priceless memory of raising my first calf, Cookie, at such a young age will always serve as lessons to be carried with me for a lifetime. Little did I know at the time, but working on my family farm instilled in me the… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-Ga-12) issued the following statement today after the House of Representatives convened to officially mark the start of the first legislative session of the 116th Congress. Congressman Allen was sworn in this afternoon, beginning his third term as the Representative for Georgia’s 12th Congressional District.
“I am deeply humbled and grateful for the… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-Ga-12) released the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed S. 756, the legislative vehicle for the First Step Act, by a vote of 358-36, with Congressman Allen’s support. The First Step Act is a bipartisan overhaul of our federal criminal justice system that will better support prisoners in their effort to return to society,… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-Ga-12) issued the following statement today after attending the White House signing ceremony for the 2018 Farm Bill. Congressman Allen played an integral role in drafting this legislation as a member of the House Agriculture Committee, as well as working closely with members of the House and Senate to finalize the Conference Report after being selected as… Read more »
