Visiting Sylvania where I met with local producer Ben Boyd and representatives from the Screven Gin Company—Duane Bargeron, David Dixon, and Amy Dixon. We discussed the challenges facing farm country and legislation I proudly co-sponsored, the Buying American Cotton Act (BACA). God bless our Georgia farmers.

Speaking at the Asian American Hotel Owners conference meeting in Grovetown. I was joined by State Representative Gary Richardson for a tour of the Holiday Inn Augusta West, including the kitchen, maintenance room, laundry room, and more.

Stopped by Barney's Pharmacy in Thomson where we discussed the importance of rural pharmacies in our communities and the need to bring continued reforms to pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). 

READ MORE: Congressman Allen's PBM Kickback Prohibition Act Advanced by Committee

Meeting with Georgia Southern University President Kyle Marrero for informative updates about Georgia Southern—serving over 53,000 students from across the country—two months into the 2026 academic year.

Touring the Central Ogeechee River Educators (CORE) Credit Union in Statesboro and meeting with staff and Georgia Credit Union Association members and leadership. I appreciated hearing about some of their federal priorities and the impact Georgia's credit unions have on our economy—providing $800 million in small business loans and $4 billion in total economic impact in Georgia.

Lincoln County

Meeting with Mayor Mike McCombs and several business leaders in Lincolnton to discuss some of the challenges facing Main Street. I also received a Lincoln County High School shirt and hat from the legendary Larry Campbell, the nation’s third-winningest high school football coach.

Attending the Bon Air Open House to see a few of the renovations and improvements made for residents. My office has worked for years to ensure the Bon Air remains a modern, safe, and enjoyable atmosphere for all residents and visitors and a place of pride for the surrounding community.

This week, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule requiring pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to disclose hidden fees and compensation to employers, giving them greater transparency into prescription drug costs.

In May, the Education and Workforce Committee unanimously passed my bill, the PBM Kickback Prohibition Act (H.R. 7895). The legislation prohibits PBMs from paying kickbacks to brokers and consultants in exchange for steering employers toward certain PBMs, helping eliminate conflicts of interest and lower prescription drug costs.

Americans deserve lower prescription drug costs—not hidden fees and shady kickbacks. This final rule from DOL is a monumental step in our mission to hold PBMs accountable.

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Sincerely,

Rick Allen
Member of Congress