Georgia's 12th Congressional District
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Recent News About Georgia's 12th Congressional District
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Allen Introduces BEAD FEES Act
On Monday, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) introduced H.R. 3298, the Broadband Expansion and Deployment Fee Equity and Efficiency Act, or "BEAD FEES Act," legislation that will improve transparency in the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment, or “BEAD,” Program—allowing accountability for application fees.
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House Republicans Pass Pro-Law Enforcement Bills During National Police Week
In honor of National Police Week, House Republicans passed three pieces of legislation to express support for law enforcement officers and agencies nationwide. After voting in support of each measure, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement:
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Rep. Allen Announces June Community Office Hours
On May 22, 2023, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced his office will host Community Office Hours across Georgia’s 12th District during the month of June.
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Allen Votes to Overturn President Biden's Student Loan Transfer Scheme
On May 24, 2023, the House of Representatives passed H. J. Res. 45, a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act which would block President Biden’s reckless student loan transfer scheme.
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ICYMI: Congressman Allen Hosts Telephone Townhall
In case you missed it, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) held a telephone town hall earlier this week to answer questions from residents across Georgia’s 12th District. More than 13,000 constituents joined Tuesday’s call where Congressman Allen provided updates on the southern border crisis, unleashing American energy, and legislation he’s introduced to modernize our nation’s labor laws and reaffirm the United States’ commitment to Israel.
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Allen Issues Statement on House Passage of the Secure the Border Act
On May 11, 2023, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023, legislation to curb illegal immigration and secure our border. After
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Rep. Allen Renews Calls For Immediate Action Regarding Living Conditions At Bon Air Apartments
On Friday, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) sent a letter to Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge renewing calls for immediate action regarding the deteriorating living and building conditions at the Bon Air Apartments in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rep. Rick Allen Announces 2023 Art Competition Winners
Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) recognized the winners of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition during a special reception at the Westobou Gallery in Augusta.
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Rep. Allen Introduces Bipartisan Pro-Israel Resolution
On April 25, 2023, Rep. Rick W. Allen (R-GA) joined U.S. Reps. Randy Weber (R-TX), Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), Juan Vargas (D-CA), and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) in introducing a resolution to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to Israel’s security and recognize the authoritarian and extremist regime of the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as their efforts to gain nuclear capabilities, as a threat to Israel and global stability.
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House Hearing Examines Streamlining Broadband Permitting
What challenges exist at the federal, state, and local levels that delay or burden broadband deployment?
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Georgia Rep. Allen Introduces Landmark Legislation To Protect Workers
U.S. Rep. Rick Allen, R-GA, introduced the Employee Rights Act of 2023 this week – legislation that he says will modernize the nation’s labor policies to match the needs of the 21st-century worker and workforce.
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Rep. Allen Statement on House Passage of Limit, Save, Grow Act
On April 21, 2023, House Republicans passed the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 – a sensible solution to raise the debt ceiling into next year and avoid defaulting on our debt for the first time in U.S. history.
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Congressman Rick Allen Tours Plant Vogtle with Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Duncan
Yesterday, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) and Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security, Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03), visited Plant Vogtle in Waynesboro, Georgia to take a firsthand look at Vogtle Units 3 and 4, which will be the first new nuclear reactors to come online in the United States in over three decades.