Georgia's 12th Congressional District
Recent News About Georgia's 12th Congressional District
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House Passes Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act
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:
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Rep. Allen Accepting Military Service Academy Applications for Class of 2028
Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced that his office will be accepting United States Military Service Academy applications for the class of 2028.
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Supreme Court Strikes Down President Biden's Student Loan Bailout
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:
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Allen Re-introduces the Truth in Employment Act
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.
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ICYMI: Congressman Allen Hosts Telephone Town Hall
For those unable to participate in the call, here are some of the highlights:
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Rep. Allen Votes to Lower Americans' Healthcare Costs
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.
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Allen and Barr Introduce ESG Act to Protect Americans' Investments and Retirement Savings
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.
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Bill Seeks to Secure the Border and Curb Illegal Immigration
Under President Biden’s watch, every city in America is a border city.
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Rep. Allen Announces 2023 Congressional App Challenge
Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) launched the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in Georgia's 12th District.
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President Biden Vetoes Bipartisan Resolution To Halt Student Loan Bailout
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:
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Congressman Allen Announces 2023 Fall Internship Program
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.
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Rep. Allen Hosts Signing Day Ceremony for Georgia-12 Service Academy Students
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.
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Rep. Allen Votes in Favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act
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.
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Augusta congressman testifies on importance of Fort Gordon, SRS
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.
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Congressman Allen Testifies on Fort Gordon and Savannah River Site
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.
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Rep. Allen Supports the HALT Fentanyl Act
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.
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Op-Ed: Reliable Broadband is a Necessity for All Americans
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.
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Supreme Court Ruling A Win For Georgia-12 Farmers
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:
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Reliable broadband is a necessity for all Americans
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.
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Allen Introduces Legislation to Expand Access to Mental Health Services for Students
Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, introduced H.R. 3669, the Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act. H.R. 3669 would provide school districts with increased flexibility in how they can use funds from an existing grant program under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to improve mental health services for students.