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Isakson, Perdue, Allen, Graves Applaud Governor Deal’s New Cybersecurity Investment in Georgia
January 11, 2017
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and David Perdue, R-Ga., along with U.S. Representatives Rick Allen, R-Ga.-12, and Tom Graves, R-Ga.-14, today applauded the announcement by Governor Nathan Deal, R-Ga., to dedicate millions into a new facility in Augusta, Ga., that will serve as an additional tool in our defense arsenal and enable Georgia to continue to lead in cybersecurity and economic development. During today’s State of the State address, Deal outlined plans to begin constru... More
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Allen: I Will Always Stand With Israel
January 5, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, the House voted to pass H. Res. 11, to reject the Anti-Israel UN Resolution. This bipartisan legislation states Congress’ opposition to the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 and calls for its repeal. Rep. Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12), a co-sponsor of this legislation, issued the following statement in support: “Since 1972, the United States has vetoed 42 anti-Israel resolutions—but that all changed in 2016. In the final days of his Presidency, Obama left our only all... More
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Allen Acts to Rein in Regulatory Overreach
January 5, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, the House passed H.R. 26, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act. The REINS Act curbs major regulations from executive agencies and restores congressional accountability to the regulatory process. Rep. Rick Allen (R-Ga-12) released the following statement in support: “Under the Obama Administration, federal agencies have become the fourth branch of government. These unelected bureaucrats have been doling out new rules and regulations like candy, ... More
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Allen Statement on Start of the 115th Congress
January 3, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, the House gaveled in to officially mark the start of the first session of the 115th Congress. Members of the House, including Rep. Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12), took the oath of office, voted to re-elect Speaker Paul Ryan as the Speaker of the House, and approved the House rules for the 115th Congress. Rep. Allen released the following statement on beginning his second term as the representative for Georgia’s 12th Congressional District: “First, I want to say how honored I am to... More
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2016: A YEAR IN REVIEW
December 16, 2016
Neighbors, It’s hard to believe my first term in Congress is coming to a close. This year in Congress, I voted over600 times, had my first piece of legislation pass the House unanimously and gave 65 speeches on the House Floor. While House Republicans were able to stick to their guns and advance conservative priorities—there is still much work to be done. With our eyes toward 2017, I wanted to give you a quick recap of highlights from this year. Without a doubt, one of the most historic and inf... More
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