Here we are once again debating a partisan messaging bill that will never become law. The Heroes Act 2.0 is the Democrat's costly attempt to appease their far-left base, and it comes with a $2.2 trillion price tag. To name just a few of…
Rick Allen
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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.
If my colleagues want to have a real policy discussion about clean energy and focus on solutions, they should oppose this partisan power grab and support nuclear energy. Georgia has some of the most competitive electricity rates in the…
I thank my friend from Michigan and former chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee for yielding me the time. I am disappointed that during National Clean Energy Week we are considering a bill that fails to prioritize affordable and…
Unfortunately, committee Democrats rejected my amendment and chose to push forward a partisan bill that would only result in another broken promise from the Federal Government. Instead of working in a bipartisan, bicameral fashion to…
I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Strike section 1 and all that follows through the end of the bill and insert the following: SECTION…
I have got to be frank for a minute. I find it a shame that this amendment is even necessary. When we replaced the No Child Left Behind Act with the Every Student Succeeds Act, we created the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3 of House Resolution 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed. Amendments En…
I thank Congresswoman Foxx for yielding. I appreciate the opportunity to address this issue today. I rise in opposition to H.R. 2639, and I oppose it because I believe every child should have access to a good education. I have long…
I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division F (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. The total amount…
Last week, I stood before this body as we voted on the first spending package, which, like this package, was enormous and brought before this House without enough time to learn where the American people's tax dollars are actually going…
In response, I understand that we are in unprecedented times, but H.R. 7617 moves our Nation in the wrong direction. We talk about values. Those same children who are in Head Start programs 20 years from now are going to be trying to find…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3 of House Resolution 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed. Amendment No…





