U.S. Rep. Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) issued the following statement in response to the President’s executive order entitled “Promoting Agriculture and Rural Prosperity in America:”
“Georgia’s hardworking farmers and rural communities deserve a government that serves their interests, and today President Trump has taken a tremendous step towards this goal. With today’s executive order,… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12) issued the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue as Agriculture Secretary:
“I congratulate Sonny Perdue on his confirmation to serve as Agriculture Secretary. As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, I look forward to working… Read more »
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), joined by Representatives John Ratcliffe (R-TX), Pete Aguilar (D-CA), Ted W. Lieu (D-CA), Rick Allen (R-GA), and Hank Johnson (D-GA), today introduced the Department of Defense (DOD) Cyber Scholarship Program Act of 2017, legislation that would improve the cybersecurity workforce pipeline by reinvigorating and improving an existing DOD scholarship… Read more »
In this column, U.S. Rep. Rick Allen, R-Evans, explains his support for school choice and his intention to work with new Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to expand the option.
By Rep. Rick Allen
At the heart of our American values is the belief that each of us, no matter our circumstances, can pursue our own success and happiness through hard work. That’s how a small-town farm boy,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—The House passed H.R. 1301, the Department of Defense (DoD) Appropriations Act, in an overwhelmingly bipartisan fashion by a vote of 371-48. This legislation secures funding for the DoD for fiscal year 2017 and provides for key readiness programs including cyber defense and a 2.1 percent pay raise for the troops.
“I am always proud to vote in favor of legislation that… Read more »
AUGUSTA (WJBF) — President Donald Trump is hoping to increase defense spending by $54 billion next year.
If Congress approves his proposed budget, Fort Gordon would see a dramatic impact from the nearly 10% hike.
Fort Gordon is already booming, in fact, the post has grown 20% since 2012.
As other military bases around the country are dwindling in size, Fort Gordon is expected to… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC— House Republicans on the Ways and Means Committee and Energy and Commerce Committee recently introduced the American Health Care Act. This legislation is part of the House Republican agenda to bring Obamacare relief to Americans. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) released the following statement:
“From the beginning, I have always said my goal is to restore… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, the House passed H.R. 1004, the Regulatory Integrity Act by a vote of 246-176. This legislation increases transparency by requiring agencies to make information regarding regulatory actions publically available and prohibits agencies from lobbying or campaigning on behalf of a proposed rule.
Background:
Each year, as thousands of new regulations are issued,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s Executive Order to restore the rule of law, federalism and economic growth by reviewing the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule:
“I am glad to see President Trump taking action against the EPA’s harmful WOTUS rule. WOTUS was yet another attempt to undermine the… Read more »
The House Armed Services Committee held a conference Wednesday, focused on the threats, challenges and opportunities in 21st Century cyber warfare, including capabilities and resources coming to the Augusta area.
The Congressional Committee questioned and heard testimony from several cyber warfare and cyber security experts. The committee characterized the cyber landscape as the… Read more »
