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House Passes Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act

By East Central Georgia News Report | Jul 16, 2023

The House of Representatives passed H.R. 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. The NDAA authorizes annual funding levels for the U.S. Armed Forces and sets expenditures for the Department of Defense (DOD). After supporting the bill on the House floor, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement:

Rep. Allen Accepting Military Service Academy Applications for Class of 2028

By East Central Georgia News Report | Jul 5, 2023

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced that his office will be accepting United States Military Service Academy applications for the class of 2028.

Supreme Court Strikes Down President Biden's Student Loan Bailout

By East Central Georgia News Report | Jul 4, 2023

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) struck down President Biden’s massive student loan transfer scheme – ruling that the President exceeded his authority in unveiling a plan to forgive federal student loan debt. Following the ruling, Congressman Allen issued the statement below:

Allen Re-introduces the Truth in Employment Act

By East Central Georgia News Report | Jul 3, 2023

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, recently re-introduced H.R. 4320, the the Truth in Employment Act.

ICYMI: Congressman Allen Hosts Telephone Town Hall

By East Central Georgia News Report | Jul 2, 2023

For those unable to participate in the call, here are some of the highlights:

Rep. Allen Votes to Lower Americans' Healthcare Costs

By East Central Georgia News Report | Jul 1, 2023

The House of Representatives passed H.R. 3799, the CHOICE Arrangement Act, a legislative package that aims to enhance the flexibility and affordability of healthcare options for small businesses.

Allen and Barr Introduce ESG Act to Protect Americans' Investments and Retirement Savings

By East Central Georgia News Report | Jun 30, 2023

U.S. Congressmen Rick W. Allen (GA-12) and Andy Barr (KY-06) reintroduced the Ensuring Sound Guidance (ESG) Act to protect retail investors’ retirement and investment accounts from asset managers who put environmental, social, and governance, or ESG, factors ahead of returns.

Bill Seeks to Secure the Border and Curb Illegal Immigration

By East Central Georgia News Report | Jun 19, 2023

Under President Biden’s watch, every city in America is a border city.

Rep. Allen Announces 2023 Congressional App Challenge

By East Central Georgia News Report | Jun 18, 2023

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) launched the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in Georgia's 12th District.

President Biden Vetoes Bipartisan Resolution To Halt Student Loan Bailout

By East Central Georgia News Report | Jun 17, 2023

President Biden vetoed H. J. Res. 45, a bipartisan resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act which would have blocked the administration’s reckless student loan transfer scheme. Congressman Allen issued the following statement in response:

Congressman Allen Announces 2023 Fall Internship Program

By East Central Georgia News Report | Jun 16, 2023

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced his office is seeking applicants for the 2023 Fall Internship Program, to be offered in his Washington, D.C. and Augusta offices.

Rep. Allen Hosts Signing Day Ceremony for Georgia-12 Service Academy Students

By East Central Georgia News Report | Jun 15, 2023

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) hosted a special signing day ceremony for students in Georgia's 12th District who have been accepted into one of the nation's military service academies.

Rep. Allen Votes in Favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act

By East Central Georgia News Report | Jun 11, 2023

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act on the House floor:“While President Biden dodged the negotiating table for nearly 100 days, House Republicans stood firm in our commitment to pass a bill that cuts spending, helps jumpstart domestic energy production, and gets Americans back to work.

#StrongAugusta Initiative Receives National Recognition

By East Central Georgia News Report | Jun 9, 2023

#StrongAugusta, a community initiative dedicated to addressing ASHER (Active Shooter, Hostile Event, and Emergency Response) events, has been prominently featured in a national publication.

Augusta congressman testifies on importance of Fort Gordon, SRS

By East Central Georgia News Report | Jun 7, 2023

On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Augusta, testified before the House Armed Services Committee on proposals for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.

Congressman Allen Testifies on Fort Gordon and Savannah River Site

By East Central Georgia News Report | Jun 6, 2023

On May 16, 2023, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) testified before the House Armed Services Committee during a Member Day Hearing on proposals for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024.

Rep. Allen Supports the HALT Fentanyl Act

By East Central Georgia News Report | Jun 5, 2023

On May 25, 2023, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 467, the HALT Fentanyl Act, which would permanently reschedule fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs.

Op-Ed: Reliable Broadband is a Necessity for All Americans

By East Central Georgia News Report | Jun 5, 2023

High-speed broadband is a critical part of today’s modern economy, no matter where you live. Whether it’s a patient seeking telehealth services, a student accessing online resources for homework, a farmer who wants to use analytics software to improve their operation, or a small business that simply wants to share its product with the world, Americans are increasingly reliant on internet connectivity for daily activities.

Supreme Court Ruling A Win For Georgia-12 Farmers

By East Central Georgia News Report | Jun 4, 2023

Following May 25, 2023 unanimous Supreme Court ruling in favor of Michael and Chantell Sackett in the Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency case, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the statement below:

Reliable broadband is a necessity for all Americans