Visiting ShaloTek in Statesboro with SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler and other elected officials. ShaloTek is a great example of the innovative manufacturers and job creators we have here in rural Georgia. As one of only seven winners of the first-ever Critical Suppliers Prize Competition hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration, ShaloTek has positioned itself well for future growth, expansion, and job creation.

Last week, I spoke at the annual Wilkes County Farm Bureau Member Meeting. I provided an update on the House-passed Farm Bill, EFRP funding, and legislation to modernize the H-2A visa program. 

Agriculture is the number one industry in our state and in the 12th District, contributing over $90 billion annually to Georgia's economy. As the son of a farmer, I know firsthand the uncertainty Georgia's farmers are facing—exacerbated in recent years by high input costs, shrinking margins, devastating natural disasters, and market uncertainty, and I will continue to fight for them in Congress.

Burke County

In celebration of Georgia Literacy Month, I read to Ashley Flakes' Pre-K class at Waynesboro Primary School. Studies show that children who are not reading proficiently by the third grade are four times less likely to graduate from high school on time. This highlights the necessity of intervening early in a child's life and instilling a love and passion for reading. As a grandfather and a member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, I have long prioritized childhood literacy efforts in Congress.

Emanuel County

In Twin City, I met with Mayor Matt Donaldson for a brief update on the community and his work on behalf of students and parents as a member of the state Board of Education. Thanks for taking the time!

I also recently joined state and local leaders at Augusta University to dedicate the I-20/I-520 interchange as the Chairman Don A. Grantham Sr. Interchange, honoring Don Grantham’s more than 50 years of public and civic service.

The Trump Administration is taking aggressive action to root out waste, fraud, and abuse in our healthcare system, protect taxpayer dollars, and ensure healthcare benefits reach the hardworking Americans who truly need them.

In a major announcement, Vice President JD Vance, alongside CMS Administrator Dr. Oz and members of the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, announced the cancelation of more than 315,000 unauthorized Obamacare enrollments covering more than 760,000 individuals, and saving $2.2 billion in American taxpayer money.

Watch the full announcement HERE.

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Sincerely,

Rick Allen
Member of Congress