Combatting the Fentanyl Crisis
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Last week, the House passed H.R. 467, the bipartisan HALT Fentanyl Act, legislation that would permanently reschedule fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs.
Sadly, far too often, we have heard devastating stories from families across the country who have lost loved ones to this lethal drug. By permanently reclassifying this deadly substance as a Schedule I drug and giving law enforcement the necessary tools to keep it off our streets, H.R. 467 will save lives and help prevent further heart-wrenching, avoidable loss.
As an original cosponsor, I was proud to speak on the House floor in support of the HALT Fentanyl Act. You can watch my remarks by CLICKING HERE. |
Overturning Biden's Student Loan Transfer Scheme
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The House also passed H. J. Res. 45, a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act which would block President Biden’s reckless student loan transfer scheme.
Forcing hardworking taxpayers to foot the bill for student loans they didn’t borrow is simply unconstitutional. This massive bailout would cost the American people $300 billion – and $1.44 billion in the 12th district alone. Broken down further, the residents of Georgia’s 12th district would each have to pay the federal government an additional $3,527.
My remarks on the House floor can be viewed HERE. |
Biden's Emissions Standards on Heavy Duty Vehicles |
The House also passed S. J. Res. 11, a resolution to overturn President Biden's reckless and aggressive emissions standards for heavy duty vehicles. Last year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) put in place emissions standards for heavy duty vehicles sold after 2027, and by their own estimates, the new standard would cause vehicle prices to skyrocket and force many commercial truck drivers out of business. In Georgia-12, many farmers use heavy duty trucks, and if implemented, this rule would cause the price of goods and food to further increase. This bill will now go to the President's desk, and I am hopeful he will honor the will of the people and sign legislation into law to roll back these excessive standards.
Watch my remarks on the House floor by CLICKING HERE.
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June Community Office Hours
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Problems with a federal agency? My staff is here to help. This week I announced Community Office Hours for the month of June.
Members of my staff will be available to assist constituents closer to home with a variety of federal issues, including help navigating various federal agencies such as Social Security, Veterans Affairs, Medicare, and others.
For the full list of dates, times, and locations, CLICK HERE. |
A Win for Georgia-12 Farmers
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The Supreme Court recently delivered a much-needed win for Georgia-12 farmers by ruling in favor of Michael and Chantell Sackett in the Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency case. This ruling should send a clear message to the Biden administration to vacate their overreaching WOTUS definition immediately and that property rights should be respected. |
I held a virtual meeting with members of the agriculture community to discuss Farm Bill priorities. The current Farm Bill expires in September, and I will continue to bring the voices of Georgia agriculture to the table as we craft the 2023 reauthorization. If you would like to provide 2023 Farm Bill feedback, please do so using this link. |
On Monday, I had the privilege of speaking at the Augusta-CSRA Memorial Day Observance. Every year on Memorial Day, we come together to honor our fallen heroes—patriots who fought for our country and paid the ultimate sacrifice.
As John 15:13 says, "Greater love hath no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." We will never forget their strength and courage that has preserved the freedoms we are so blessed to have in America. |
Last Week's Committee Activity
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Education and the Workforce
Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Hearing
Protecting Employees' Rights: Ensuring Fair Elections at the NLRB
On Tuesday, I participated in a HELP subcommittee hearing where I discussed my bill, the Employee Rights Act, which would protect workers' rights to privacy and secret ballot elections.
Watch my line of questioning by CLICKING HERE.
Energy and Commerce
Communications and Technology Subcommittee Hearing
Oversight and Reauthorization of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Also on Tuesday, I participated in a subcommittee legislative hearing. Watch my remarks HERE.
Full Committee Markup of 19 Bills
The Energy and Commerce Committee passed a number of bills to reduce red tape in broadband deployment, promote price transparency in health care, jumpstart domestic energy production, and save our gas stoves!
View the full list of legislation advanced by the Energy and Commerce Committee by CLICKING HERE. |
NAB Congressional PSA Program
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Robin and I participated in the National Association of Broadcasters long-running PSA program where we spoke about cancer prevention and the importance of supporting our veterans. The segments will air in the coming weeks on local television and radio. Stay tuned!
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Sincerely,
Rick Allen
Member of Congress |
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