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Rick Allen is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 12th congressional district since January 6, 2015. A member of the Republican Party, he has focused on issues such as economic development, job creation, and veterans' affairs during his time in office. Allen has been active in promoting policies aimed at supporting small businesses and enhancing the local economy in Georgia.
Those who work in hospitals and in social services are remarkable. They provide Americans with compassion and care in some of life's most difficult situations. But every day these workers face real risk of workplace violence. The Bureau of…
I thank Mr. Scott for organizing this time to honor, as said here many times, a legend. Of course, I never thought I would be standing in front of two Georgia legends as I speak specifically about one. But I do rise today to honor my great…
54 years ago, our country made a commitment to older Americans and their families. In 1965, the Older Americans Act was enacted to support a wide range of services and programs for individuals over the age of 60. By passing this…
Just 2 weeks ago, I spoke on the floor and said we needed to end partisan politics and deliver results for the American people, but just this week, Speaker Pelosi and my Democrat colleagues announced their plan to move forward with an…
Every day that Speaker Pelosi delays a vote on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, American workers and their families are hurt. Right now, farmers, ranchers, and businesses in Georgia and across the country face unnecessary…
Every day, Americans volunteer within their communities to help family, friends, and neighbors, including our Nation's elderly. Personally, I have had the opportunity to deliver Meals on Wheels on many occasions, and I have seen the impact…
As my colleagues and I come back into legislative session this week, I would like to take this opportunity to share what I learned from the 12th District of Georgia during the recent district work period. Like many of my colleagues, I…
I thank my friend from South Carolina (Mr. Duncan) for chairing this Special Order tonight. Madam Speaker, I am proud to be a member of this House Energy Action Team. It is a special coalition of Members of Congress who are focused on…
I think it is laughable for anybody in this House to say that the government is going to raise your wages. The government doesn't raise wages. What the government does is provide an environment for businesses to raise wages, and that is…
I can't stress enough just how important it is to the future of this country that we take desperately needed steps to rein in our national debt and restore some fiscal sanity to this Chamber. H.R. 2740 is an unserious proposal that will…
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia will be postponed. Amendment No. 4 Offered by Mr. Allen The Acting CHAIR. It is now…
As the designee of the gentleman from Illinois, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 381, line 11, after the first dollar amount, insert…
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