Representative Rick Allen

congressman allen's e-newsletter

Passing the 2026 Farm Bill, Bringing Certainty to Rural Georgia

Rural America needs a new Farm Bill now, not tomorrow. Having grown up on a Hereford cattle farm and traveled throughout the 12th District, I know firsthand the uncertainty Georgia's farmers can face—which has been exacerbated in recent years by high input costs, shrinking margins, devastating natural disasters, and market uncertainty.

This week, House Republicans passed H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, otherwise known as the Farm Bill. With agriculture being the number one industry in the 12th District and across our state, I was proud to support this Farm Bill that not only delivers sound policy but also provides our farmers with the tools and resources they need.

Read more about the bill HERE.

Ending Democrats' DHS Shutdown

The safety and security of the American people depend on fully funded, fully operational border security agencies. Yet for over 70 days, Democrats have held the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) hostage, refusing to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

I supported the passage of S. Con. Res. 33, a budget resolution that establishes a congressional budget to responsibly fund ICE and CBP through the end of President Trump's term. Adoption of S. Con. Res. 33 unlocks the process by which Congressional Republicans can fund ICE and CBP with a simple majority vote in the Senate.

The House also passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7147, which fully funds additional agencies under the DHS jurisdiction, including the Coast Guard, FEMA, TSA, and Secret Service. This legislation was signed into law by President Trump, ending this harmful and unnecessary shutdown.

Hearing from His Majesty King Charles III

I enjoyed attending the Joint Meeting of Congress to hear from His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

During his powerful speech, he spoke about the value of faith as an anchor in British and American societies: “…for many here – and for myself – the Christian faith is a firm anchor and daily inspiration that guides us not only personally, but together as members of our community.” “Having devoted a large part of my life to interfaith relationships and greater understanding, it is that faith in the triumph of light over darkness which I have found confirmed countless times."

This Week's Committee Activity

Energy and Commerce

Subcommittee on Energy hearing:

"AI and the Grid: Meeting Growing Power Demand While Protecting Ratepayers"

Ensuring the reliability and affordability of energy for American families while meeting rapidly growing energy demand is a top priority. During this hearing, I discussed with witnesses what approaches we can take to win the AI race and keep energy affordable.

Watch my remarks HERE.

This Week's Office Visitors

As always, it was great to meet with several groups and visitors this week to talk about the issues that matter most to them.

Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (EMC)
NTCA - The Rural Broadband Association
U.S. Israel Education Association
Annette Turabi from Richmond County

This Week's White House Highlight

President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order this week to increase access to high-quality, low-cost Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)—and up to $1,000 in Federal matching contributions—to strengthen the financial security of American workers.

The Order directs the Secretary of the Treasury to establish TrumpIRA, a new Federal platform designed to connect American workers who do not have access to employer‑sponsored retirement plans with high-quality, low-cost IRAs offered by private-sector financial institutions.
- TrumpIRA, which will be operational by January 1, 2027, will allow workers to filter and compare IRAs based on cost, quality, and investment options, ensuring that hard-working Americans can make informed retirement savings decisions at low cost.
The Order directs the Secretary of the Treasury to ensure that workers who contribute to qualifying IRAs and meet the requisite requirements receive the Federal Saver’s Match contribution, one of the most powerful retirement savings incentives available to working Americans.
- Under the Federal Saver’s Match program, the Federal government will contribute up to $1,000 per year to eligible lower- and middle-income workers who contribute to qualifying retirement accounts.
The Order directs the Secretary of the Treasury and the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service to issue guidance clarifying the tax treatment of contributions made by philanthropic and charitable tax-exempt organizations to IRAs on behalf of eligible workers.
The Order directs the Secretary of the Treasury to prepare legislative recommendations to codify and build upon the TrumpIRA framework, establishing a permanent path for all Americans to access high-quality, low-cost IRAs and a Federal matching program.

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Sincerely,

Rick Allen
Member of Congress