Joining the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Community Health Care Systems Administrative Building in Sandersville. |
Visiting Mildred E. Freeman Elementary School in Warrenton to congratulate educators and the school for being named a "Literacy Leader" for the second year running. Congressman Allen also read to kindergarten students during his visit. More HERE. |
Candler and Jefferson Counties
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Joining Metter and Jefferson County Rotary Clubs to provide an update on House Republicans' work over the last several months under new leadership in Washington, D.C., including the America First policy agenda and efforts to deliver the One Big Beautiful Bill to President Trump's desk, which he signed into law on July 4, 2025. |
Montgomery and Treutlen Counties
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Nearly one year after Hurricane Helene devastated the 12th District, Congressman Allen gathered with local leaders from Montgomery and Treutlen Counties to receive an update on cleanup and restoration efforts. |
Meeting with Dr. Alex Alvarez, the new Superintendent of Wheeler County Schools, as well as the Principals of Wheeler County High School and Middle School, to discuss the 2025 school year, economic development, educational priorities, and childhood literacy. |
Answering questions from farmers and producers at the annual Evans, Tattnall, and Toombs Counties Farm Bureau Legislative Dinner in Claxton. |
Meeting with the new Sheriff of Toombs County, Sheriff Jordan Kight, to hear how Congress can better support local law enforcement at the federal level. |
Visiting PruittHealth in Washington to speak with residents, family members, and caregivers about the issues facing the long-term health care sector. |
As always, it was great to meet with several groups this week in the Augusta office to talk about the issues that matter most to them.
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August Community Office Hours
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Problems with a federal agency? August Community Office Hours are underway!
Throughout the month of August, members of my staff will be available to assist constituents closer to home with a variety of federal issues, including help navigating various federal agencies such as FEMA, Social Security, Veterans Affairs, Medicare, and others.
Community Office Hours are not held in counties in which I have a permanent office, nor will I be in attendance. For the full list of dates, times, and locations, CLICK HERE. |
This Week's White House Highlight
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REMINDER: With President Trump back in the White House, we are excited to add a new feature to the newsletter! Each week, I will highlight an executive action, announcement, rulemaking, bill signing, or any other activity from the Trump Administration to keep you well-informed on what's happening in Washington.
Earlier this week, the July Consumer Price Index (CPI) report revealed that inflation beat market expectations once again and remains stable, underscoring President Trump’s commitment to lowering costs for American families and businesses.
Here are a few highlights: - Since President Trump took office, inflation is tracking at 1.9% — low and stable.
- Real average weekly earnings increased in July.
- Americans’ real wages are up 1.3% over last year and have increased each month since President Trump took office.
- Wage growth for American workers is beating inflation, while Americans are getting more hours at work.
- Prices for everyday goods continue to decline — just in time for back-to-school shopping.
- Energy prices fell in July — including gasoline, which is down nearly 10% over last year, and propane, which is down 2.5% over last year.
- Egg prices fell once again in July and are down 20% since President Trump took office.
- Small business optimism reached a five-month high.
- Bloomberg: “Sentiment among US small businesses climbed to a five-month high in July as owners grew more upbeat about the economic outlook, fueling a pickup in expansion plans.”
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Sincerely,
Rick Allen
Member of Congress |
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