Rick W. Allen

Congressman Rick Allen's Retire through Ownership Act Signed into Law by President Trump Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump signed S. 2403 , the Retire through Ownership Act, into law . Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) introduced the House version of this bill last year, which would provide…

ICYMI: Congressman Rick Allen Hosts 2026 Youth Leadership Summit Yesterday, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) hosted 11th-12th grade students and community leaders from the 12th District for his biennial Youth Leadership Summit. The event was held at the Columbia County School District Support…

Augusta veterans cemetery lands $13.6M grant, project moves ahead Originally Published in The Augusta Chronicle By: Joe Hotchkiss The project to create Georgia's largest veterans cemetery in Augusta has been awarded more than $13.6 million in federal funding. The cemetery is planned for 3780 Byrd…

Rick Allen’s retirement security bill heads to Trump’s desk Originally Published in WRDW By: Staff AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A bill introduced by Congressman Rick Allen is now headed to President Donald Trump’s desk. On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Retire through…

Congressman Allen's Retire through Ownership Act Headed to President Trump's Desk Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 2403 , the Retire through Ownership Act. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) introduced the House version of this bill last year, which would provide legal and…

Funding for Veterans Cemetery in Augusta Officially Awarded Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) officially awarded a grant of up to $13,610,908 to the State of Georgia for the establishment of the Georgia Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Augusta,…

RETIRE THROUGH OWNERSHIP ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5905-H5906] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Funding officially puts Augusta veterans cemetery in motion Originally Published in WRDW By: Staff AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - More than $13.6 million in federal funding has been officially awarded to build a long-awaited veterans cemetery in Augusta. The grant from the Department of Veterans…

TAX RELIEF FOR FRAUD VICTIMS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5824-H5825] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Congressman Allen Commemorates 25th Anniversary of September 11th in Columbia County Today, on the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) attended the annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and Memorial Stair Climb in Evans, Georgia. Following the…

RECOGNIZING JOHN F. WELSH ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026)] [House] [Page H5350] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Congressman Allen Announces September Community Office Hours Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced members of his staff will host Community Office Hours across Georgia’s 12th District during the month of September. During these events, members of Congressman Allen’s staff will be…

Congressman Allen Presents Washington County Students with Congressional Award Gold Medal Yesterday, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) visited Brentwood School in Sandersville, Georgia to present three 12th District students with the Congressional Award, the highest honor Congress presents to…

Augusta veterans cemetery celebrated after 27-year-wait Originally Published in The Augusta Press By: Susan McCord Local, state and federal leaders gathered with a roomful of American veterans Wednesday to celebrate the coming of Georgia’s third — and largest — state-run veteran cemetery to…

Rep. Allen Touts Federal Funding for Veterans' Cemetery Project in Augusta Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) participated in a press conference with several community leaders to tout federal funding for a new veterans' cemetery in Augusta, Georgia. With Congressman Allen's support, the…

Congressman Rick Allen Joins Walberg in Questioning Teachers Union Over Dues Originally Published in The Georgia Virtue By: Press Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg and Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Rick W. Allen demanded answers from American…

Augusta AI hearing weighs economic gains against worker risks Originally Published in The Augusta Chronicle By: Joe Hotchkiss The rise of artificial intelligence is creating exciting economic opportunities in America, but the most successful users also should be the most responsible. That's a…

Congressman Allen Hosts Education and Workforce Committee Field Hearing in Augusta Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) hosted an Education and Workforce Committee field hearing in Augusta, Georgia titled "Building an AI-Ready America: How AI Is Creating Opportunities Across America's…

U.S. House aims to restore full service at Eisenhower Army Medical Center Originally Published in WFXG By: Daniel Matesevac FORT GORDON, Ga. (WFXG) – A major change at the Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon may be reversed soon. This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the…

Congressman Allen Secures Legislative Solution to Halt EAMC Changes Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA). The NDAA authorizes annual funding levels for the U.S. Armed Forces and sets expenditures for the…

Rep. Rick Allen - America at 250: A nation forged in liberty Originally appeared in the Statesboro Herald By: Congressman Rick W. Allen When we think about the 4th of July, we often think about barbeques, parties, fireworks and large celebrations with family and friends. For many, it's easy to…

Rep. Allen's Bill to Increase Access to Care for 12th District Energy Workers Advanced by Committee Today, the House Committee on Education and Workforce advanced H.R. 4122, the Health Care for Energy Workers Act , to increase access to care for current and former energy workers. H.R. 4122 would…

CONGRATULATING HENRY SPARKS UPON HIS ACCEPTANCE TO THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E601] From the Congressional Record Online…

CONGRATULATING ELI DEBEVEC UPON HIS ACCEPTANCE TO THE UNITED STATES COAST GAURD ACADEMY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E603] From the Congressional Record Online…

Congressman Allen Announces 2026 Fall Internship Program Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced his office is seeking applicants for the 2026 Fall Internship Program, to be offered in his Washington, D.C. office. This program is open to college students and young professionals…

Congressman Allen Recognizes Georgia-12 Service Academy Appointees at Signing Day Ceremony Today, 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 our nation's Military Service Academies. These…

CONGRATULATING SCOTT CLARK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 98 (Wednesday, June 10, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 98 (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E556] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

House Republicans Send ICE and CBP Funding to President Trump's Desk Today, the House of Representatives passed S. 2 , the Secure America Act , which fully funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through Fiscal Year 2029. After voting in support…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5408, FASTER LABOR CONTRACTS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4029-H4037] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

CONGRATULATING REVEREND ROY McVEIGH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [House] [Page H3895] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

CONGRATULATING REVEREND ROY McVEIGH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [House] [Page H3897] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

CONGRATULATING CcCHASE FAAMAUSILI Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E518] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

CONGRATULATING GREGORY TEGANG Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E515] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

CONGRATULATING ROBBY SABALLA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E516] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

CONGRATULATING TYLER SWOOPE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E519] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

CONGRATULATING BRYCE REYNIERSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E521] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

CONGRATULATING LILA JUN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E522] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

Congressman Allen Leads Colleagues in Calling on the EBSA to Enforce PBM Reforms Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) was joined by Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Lucy McBath (GA-06), and Bradley Schneider (IL-10) in sending a…

Congressman Allen Announces June Community Office Hours Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced members of his staff will host Community Office Hours across Georgia’s 12th District during the month of June. During these events, members of Congressman Allen’s staff will be available to…

Congressman Allen's PBM Kickback Prohibition Act Advanced by Committee Yesterday, the Education and Workforce Committee advanced H.R. 7895, Congressman Rick W. Allen's (GA-12) PBM Kickback Prohibition Act. Congressman Allen introduced this legislation in March, which would amend the Employee…

Congressman Allen Backs Pro-Law Enforcement Legislation During National Police Week This week, during National Police Week, House Republicans passed several bills aimed at supporting law enforcement officers nationwide, ending soft-on-crime policies, and keeping violent criminals out of America's…

REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN OFFICERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3517-H3521] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

Congressman Allen Leads Colleagues in Demanding a Halt in Changes to EAMC Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) was joined by Representatives Joe Wilson (SC-02), Austin Scott (GA-08), Earl "Buddy" Carter (GA-01), Sheri Biggs (SC-03), and Brian Jack (GA-03) in sending a letter to the Honorable…

House Passes 2026 Farm Bill Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7567 , the bipartisan Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, which builds on the historic agriculture investments made in H.R. 1, often known as the Working Families Tax Cuts. After voting in support of the bill,…

Congressman Allen Votes for Budget Framework to Fund ICE and Border Protection Last night, House Republicans passed S. Con. Res. 33 , which establishes a congressional budget to responsibly fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through the end of…

Rep. Allen's Bills Encouraging Skills-Based Hiring Included in WIOA Reauthorization Package Yesterday, the Committee on Education and Workforce advanced H.R. 8210, the Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026 . This legislation makes needed improvements to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity…

Augusta Tech gets $6.81M grant to finish automotive institute Originally Published in WRDW By: Audrey Dickherber Augusta Technical College has received about $6.8 million from the Economic Development Administration to help complete the Jim Hudson Automotive Institute. The project is located at…

Congressman Allen Helps Secure Grant Funding for Augusta Tech Automotive Training Center Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce has approved Augusta Technical College's grant application for the construction of the Jim Hudson Automotive Institute on…

EXPEDITING FEDERAL BROAD- BAND DEPLOYMENT REVIEWS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2971-H2973] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

FIRST RESPONDER NETWORK AUTHORITY REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2967-H2970] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…