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U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen released the following statement today after the U.S House of Representatives failed to pass H. J. Res. 2, the Balanced Budget Amendment, which would amend the U.S. Constitution to require that Congress not spend more than it receives in revenue during any given fiscal year. Any amendment to the U.S. Constitution requires two-thirds majority vote in both the… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-Ga-12) issued the following statement after the 2018 Farm Bill, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, was released this afternoon. Farm bill reauthorization only occurs every five years, with the current farm bill set to expire in September. As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, Congressman Allen worked with Chairman Conaway (TX-11) to help… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-Ga-12) released the following statement after a recent visit to Fort Stewart, the largest Army installation east of the Mississippi river. Congressman Allen received a personal tour and in-depth overview of Fort Stewart from Garrison Commander, Colonel Jason Wolter and toured Winn Army Community Hospital. Fort Stewart is located across five counties in… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen released the following statement after Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (WI-01) announced that he would not seek re-election when his term concludes at the end of this year. “Speaker Ryan has served the American people and Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District with integrity and honor. I fully support his decision to put his family first and I know that God… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-Ga-12) spoke on the House floor Tuesday night to recognize “a tradition unlike any other,” the Masters golf tournament. The Augusta National Golf Course resides in Rep. Allen’s district and is an attraction that brings people from all walks of life together, whether watching from the course or gathered with family and friends around the… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (R-Ga-12) released the following statement after a recent visit to see the construction of Units 3 and 4 at Plant Vogtle in Waynesboro, Georgia. “I am so pleased to see the great strides being made on Units 3 and 4 here at Plant Vogtle. We have thousands of dedicated workers helping to construct two of the first new nuclear reactors in decades—and after… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) spoke on the House floor today in support of H.R. 5247, the Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act. The House of Representatives passed H.R. 5247 today by a vote of 267-149. I rise today to encourage my colleagues to join me in supporting… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) released the following statement following the House of Representative’s vote on H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, also known as the omnibus package to fund the remainder of Fiscal Year 2018. "Today, Congress brought the 2018 omnibus bill to the House floor—a 2,200 plus page bill that was released at 8:30 p.m. last night.… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) spoke on the House floor yesterday, with other members of Congress from Georgia and Alabama, to highlight the positive impacts the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is having in their home states. I rise today to highlight the significant impact that comprehensive tax reform has had on Georgia’s 12th… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) released the following statement after the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the Department of Labor’s (DOL) fiduciary rule, an Obama-era regulation that made it more difficult for financial advisors to provide clients with quality, affordable financial advice. “I believe saving for retirement is crucial for American families, and access to… Read more »