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WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-Ga-12) issued the following statement after attending and delivering his opening statement at the first public meeting of the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Committee. Congressman Allen was selected as one of two Republican conferees to represent the House Education and Workforce Committee, one committee of jurisdiction, during the conference… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-Ga-12) voted in support of H.R. 1635, the Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, today, which passed in the House by a vote of 406-4. H.R. 1635 ensures that federal student aid recipients receive annual counseling and detailed loan information to assist them in making sound financial decisions when it comes to borrowing and… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga-12) announced today that his staff will be holding Community Office Hours across the 12th district during the month of September. These office hours offer the opportunity for constituents to receive personal assistance from Congressman Allen’s office in their local communities. There will be no formal presentation nor will Congressman Allen be in… Read more »

AUGUSTA, GA – U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-Ga-12) announced today that he will be hosting Georgia’s 12th District Fall Academy Day on Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Congressman Allen stated, “As many young people begin thinking about their future, I am honored to host an Academy Day for Georgia-12 constituents who are interested in attending one of our… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-Ga-12) announced today that he will be hosting a town hall specifically for veterans on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm at the Emanuel County Veterans Center. This town hall is designed specifically to address the needs of veterans living in Georgia’s 12th district. Veterans will hear from Congressman Allen and have the opportunity to… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-Ga-12) invites constituents from Toombs and Tattnall Counties to join him for “Coffee with the Congressman” on Wednesday, August 15 at 7:15am in Lyons, Georgia or on Thursday, August 16 at 8:00am in Glennville, Georgia. This event provides an opportunity for constituents to speak personally with Congressman Allen and ask questions regarding issues at the… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) issued the following statement after President Donald Trump signed the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law today. The NDAA is an annual piece of legislation that authorizes defense spending and sets priorities for the U.S. military. “President Trump today reaffirmed his commitment to our nation’s bravest when he… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-Ga-12) issued the following statement after President Donald Trump signed H.R. 2353, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act into law today. Congressman Allen, a member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, played an integral role in writing, marking up, and passing the legislation in the House, and attended the… Read more »

Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-Ga-12) held a telephone town hall on Monday to answer questions from residents of Georgia's 12th District. Congressman Allen gave an update on important issues facing our nation such as tax reform and our booming economy, healthcare, funding our military, veterans care, and Congress' efforts to combat the opioid crisis. For those who were unable to… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-Ga-12) issued the following statement after the House passed the Senate-amended version of H.R. 2353, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, today. The bill will now go to the President’s desk for signature. Congressman Allen, who sits on the House Education and Workforce Committee, the committee of jurisdiction, played… Read more »