US Representative Rick W. Allen (ga-12)
Recent News About US Representative Rick W. Allen (ga-12)
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Allen and Budd propose resolution against Biden's fiduciary rule
Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) and Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) have introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) Joint Resolution of Disapproval to overturn the Biden Department of Labor’s (DOL) finalized fiduciary rule. Congressman Allen stated, "Saving for retirement is crucial for American families, and sound financial advice when preparing for the future should be an easily accessible resource for hardworking Americans, not a bureaucratic nightmare. By muddying the waters with burdensome overregulation, the Biden DOL’s finalized fiduciary rule does more harm than good to...
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Rep. Allen's Bill Renaming Mount Vernon Post Office Signed into Law
Yesterday, H.R. 3944 was signed into law, legislation sponsored by Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) to rename the United States Post Office in Mount Vernon, Georgia, after Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun. Upon the announcement, Congressman Allen issued the following statement: "Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun was an American patriot, Vietnam veteran, and born leader who couldn't be more deserving of having his name displayed on the U.S. Post Office in his hometown of Mount Vernon, Georgia. As a Rotary Wing Aviation Unit Commander in South Vietnam, Second...
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Plant Vogtle's Unit 4 Officially Comes Online in Georgia
Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) delivered a speech on the House floor to congratulate Southern Company, Oglethorpe Power, MEAG Power, Dalton Utilities, and all partners involved in Plant Vogtle’s Unit 4 officially coming online last week. Congressman Allen expressed his pride in Georgia’s 12th District for being a leader in America’s nuclear energy future. The full speech by Congressman Allen is provided below:
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Rep. Allen Announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition Winners
Representative Rick W. Allen (GA-12) recently announced the winners of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition, which was celebrated with a special reception at the Westobou Gallery in Augusta. The competition, sponsored by members of Congress, invites students nationwide to create artwork representing life in their home district.During the reception, Congressman Allen expressed his excitement about the competition, stating, “I look forward to the Congressional Art Competition every year as the gifted young artists who call Georgia-12 home put their artistic talents on...
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Rep. Allen Celebrates Vogtle Unit 4 Officially Entering Commercial Operation
"U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen of Georgia's 12th District expressed his excitement as Plant Vogtle's Nuclear Unit 4 officially entered commercial operation. In a statement following the announcement by Southern Company and other partners, Congressman Allen highlighted the significance of this achievement for Georgia's energy landscape."Today marks a significant milestone in Georgia's clean energy future. With Unit 4 now at 100% capacity and fully operational, Plant Vogtle is officially the largest nuclear power station in the country—providing safe, reliable,...
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Allen Statement on Biden’s Overreaching Fiduciary Rule
Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) has expressed his concerns over President Biden's Department of Labor (DOL) finalizing a fiduciary rule that he believes will have negative consequences for many Americans seeking financial advice. In a statement released today, Congressman Allen highlighted the potential impact of the rule on American families' access to financial planning resources.Allen stated, "Today’s finalized fiduciary rule from President Biden’s DOL will have far-reaching implications for millions of American families seeking quality financial advice as they...
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House Passes Bipartisan Stronger Workforce for America Act
The House of Representatives passed H.R. 6655, the bipartisan Stronger Workforce for America Act, with Congressman Rick W. Allen's (GA-12) support on April 9, 2024. Congressman Allen delivered a speech on the House floor prior to the passage of the act, expressing his views and support for the legislation.In his remarks, Congressman Allen thanked his colleagues for the opportunity to support the Stronger Workforce for America Act, stating, "I thank the gentlelady from North Carolina and our Chairman of the Education and the Workforce Committee for giving me this...
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Reps. Allen, Gluesenkamp Perez Introduce the Promote Resilient Connectivity to Taiwan Act
Congressman Rick W. Allen from Georgia and Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez from Washington state have introduced a new bipartisan legislation called the Promote Resilient Connectivity to Taiwan Act. The bill aims to enhance the security and resilience of Taiwan's communication networks by directing the National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA) to assess technologies that can achieve this goal.In a statement, Rep. Allen emphasized the importance of the initiative in response to threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). He stated, "The...
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Allen Reacts to President Biden's State of the Union Address
Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) expressed his disappointment with President Joe Biden's recent State of the Union Address. Allen criticized the President for being out of touch with the American people and for not taking responsibility for the border crisis, stating, "President Biden placed blame and shirked responsibility for his self-inflicted border crisis." Allen also questioned the President's focus on the economy, mentioning that despite Biden's positive outlook, concerns about inflation remain prevalent among American families. Regarding foreign policy, Allen...
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Allen Leads Resolution of Disapproval to Overturn Biden's Harmful PM 2.5 Standards
Congressman Rick W. Allen, along with Representatives Jim Baird and Ben Cline, introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify the Biden Environmental Protection Agency's National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Fine Particulate Matter, also known as PM 2.5 standards. Congressman Allen expressed his concerns, stating, "The EPA's final rule and rushed process to revise the current fine particulate matter standards is simply unworkable and will have disastrous impacts on manufacturers and job creation nationwide."Rep. Jim Baird echoed these sentiments, saying,...
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Rep. Rick Allen Announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition
U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) has unveiled the details of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition, inviting high school students in Georgia’s 12th District to showcase their artistic talents. The winning artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a year, with the student artist receiving an invitation to a national winners’ reception in Washington, D.C."The Congressional Art Competition is a special tradition that provides high school students the opportunity to display their art for the country to see. I look forward to seeing submissions from our young...
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House Passes Bipartisan Legislation Advancing Nuclear Energy Production
The House of Representatives passed H.R. 6544, the bipartisan Atomic Energy Advancement Act, which aims to incentivize and advance nuclear energy production in the United States. The legislation includes the Nuclear Licensing Efficiency Act sponsored by Congressman Rick W. Allen from Georgia-12. Congressman Allen expressed his support for the bill, stating, "I rise in support of H.R. 6544, the bipartisan Atomic Energy Advancement Act, which aims to incentivize and advance nuclear energy production in the United States." He emphasized the importance of nuclear energy in...
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House Fires Secretary Mayorkas for Incompetence and Refusal to Enforce the Law
Today, the House of Representatives voted to remove Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas from office. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) supported the legislation, stating that Secretary Mayorkas was being fired for his incompetence and refusal to enforce the laws passed by Congress.In a statement, Congressman Allen said, "Following a thorough investigation into the root causes and consequences of the Biden border crisis, today the House took action and fired Secretary Mayorkas for his dereliction of duty and blatant refusal to enforce the laws passed by...
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Rep. Allen Announces 2024 Summer Internship Program
Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) has recently revealed that his office is now accepting applications for the 2024 Summer Internship Program. This program is designed for college students and young professionals who are eager to gain knowledge about the legislative process and contribute to the operations of a congressional office. The internship will cover various tasks, such as constituent outreach and legislative writing, and participants may even have the opportunity to earn school credit. The summer internships will be divided into two sessions, each lasting six...
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Congressman Allen Calls Out President Biden's LNG Export Ban
Congressman Allen has joined his colleagues in criticizing President Biden's recent decision to indefinitely halt approvals of LNG exports. The move has raised concerns about the impact on American energy security, jobs, and the economy. Speaking on the House floor, Congressman Allen voiced his opposition, stating, "Under the guise of climate change, this blatantly political decision will only serve to eliminate American jobs, increase costs for American consumers, and further jeopardize U.S. energy security."Studies have shown that LNG exports have the potential to...
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Congressman Allen Honors Winners of 2023 Congressional App Challenge
Yesterday, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) honored the winners of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Georgia's 12th District. The ceremony took place at Lakeside High School in Evans, Georgia, where Lakeside students Iziq Thomas, Jerry Fan, and Kunsh Sharma were recognized for their outstanding work in developing the app, Circa.The Congressional App Challenge is an annual competition that invites students from across the nation to showcase their skills and creativity in computer science. The award is considered one of the most prestigious prizes in this field....
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Allen Promotes 12th District Cyber Footprint in Committee Hearing
Yesterday, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) took part in a hearing organized by the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. The hearing, titled "Safeguarding Americans' Communications: Strengthening Cybersecurity in a Digital Era," held particular significance for Georgia's 12th District, which is recognized as a growing cyber region in the United States and the world.During the hearing, Congressman Allen emphasized the importance of his district, stating, "Augusta, Georgia has been considered and recognized as a growing cyber...
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Rep. Allen Announces 2024 Youth Leadership Summit
Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) has announced that registration for the 2024 Youth Leadership Summit is now open for junior and senior high school students in Georgia's 12th District. The summit, which is hosted every two years by Congressman Allen, aims to bring together some of the district's brightest young students to learn from speakers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities in their communities.In a statement, Congressman Allen expressed his excitement for the upcoming event, stating, "The goal of the summit is to equip and inspire the next...
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Allen Testifies on New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam
Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee's Member Day Hearing to address the ongoing issues with the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam in the 12th District of Georgia. Congressman Allen emphasized the importance of this issue to his constituents and the city of Augusta. In his testimony, Congressman Allen expressed gratitude to Chairman James and Ranking Member Larson for the opportunity to highlight the priorities for the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) that are critical to his district. He...
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Rep. Allen Slams Biden Administration's Independent Contractor Rule
Jan 9, 2024President Biden's Department of Labor (DOL) has finalized a new independent contractor rule that has drawn criticism from Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12). In a statement issued today, Rep. Allen expressed his concern about the potential impact of this rule on workers and businesses.According to Rep. Allen, the rule issued by President Biden's DOL would eliminate the flexibilities that being an independent contractor provides to millions of workers. He believes that this rule is an attempt by the Biden administration to bypass the legislative process and...