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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.
Today I rise in support of H.R. 1108, the Working Families Flexibility Act. Many Americans can relate to the difficulties of balancing work duties with family obligations. It is not always easy to attend a parent-teacher conference, care…
As you know, I have the honor of representing the 12th Congressional District of Georgia and the good people who live and work there. This week, thousands will gather in Augusta to take part in a tradition unlike any other. Beginning in…
I thank the chairwoman for her leadership on this important bill. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in support of H.R. 1101, the Small Business Health Fairness Act. Since 2008, the number of small businesses offering health insurance to its…
I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 176. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the resolution. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes…
Today I rise in support of the VA Accountability First Act. This legislation provides the VA's Secretary with increased ability to remove, demote, or suspend any VA employee for poor performance or misconduct. Why it takes legislation to…
I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 130. Stated against:
Waters of the United States, or WOTUS, has been a thorn in the side of Americans, especially our farmers, since its introduction. WOTUS is a rule issued under the Clean Water Act by the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers designed to redefine…
Back in 2015, Congress passed one of the most significant education reform legislation in decades. Even more impressive than repealing No Child Left Behind, scaling back the role of the Secretary of Education and restoring authority back…
Last week, the Augusta community mourned the loss of a legend in the business community--Dessey Landrum Kuhlke. Dessey was the most caring and selfless leader I had ever known. As a longtime resident of the area, Dessey graduated from…
For the last 8 years, Americans have felt the burden of excessive and intense regulatory overreach having to comply with time-consuming rules and regulations. But that ends now. For the first time in 8 years, the legislative branch and the…
At the heart of our American values is the belief that each of us, no matter our circumstance, can pursue our own success through hard work. That is how a small town boy like me wound up a businessman in Augusta and now a Member of…
``Each State shall appoint, in such manner as the legislature thereof may direct, a number of electors, equal to the whole number of Senators and Representatives to which the State may be entitled in the Congress: but no Senator or…
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