Lock and Dam Language One Step Closer to President's Desk

Congressman Allen's E-Newsletter:

Lock and Dam Language One Step Closer to President's Desk

This week, the House of Representatives passed S. 4367, the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. S. 4367 is the final version of the 2024 WRDA, which includes language calling for a full repair of the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam and requires the pool level to be maintained at 114.5 feet.

The residents of Georgia's 12th District and the CSRA deserve this victory. We are one step closer to the finish line and I have no doubt that our district shares my excitement. The bipartisan show of support for this critical legislation is an encouraging sign that this will soon be the law of the land.

Read more:

Augusta Chronicle—If this bill becomes law, Augusta's New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam can be saved
Augusta Press—New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam resolution on the horizon
WRDW—Congress moves forward on plan to keep Augusta lock and dam

Restoring America's Strength on the World Stage

The House also passed S. Amdt. to H.R. 5009, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA). The NDAA authorizes annual funding levels for the U.S. Armed Forces and sets expenditures for the Department of Defense (DOD).

The importance of the NDAA cannot be overstated as it represents our commitment to the men and women in uniform and the safety of all Americans. Our adversaries have been repeatedly emboldened under the Biden-Harris Administration, and we must restore America's strength on the world stage. Period. This legislation does so, while also improving the quality of life for our brave servicemembers, deterring Communist China, combatting the border crisis, eliminating wasteful, inefficient programs, and delivering wins for the 12th District.

Read more HERE.

Honoring Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers

I participated in a special order this week to honor the service of House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairwoman, Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who is retiring at the end of the 118th Congress.

I have been blessed to learn a great deal from Cathy during her time in Congress.

She is a steadfast leader, strong in her faith, and a shining example of what it means to be a public servant.

Please join us in wishing her all the best as she embarks on her next season in life. You can watch my full speech on the House floor HERE.

Protecting Consumer Choice

President Biden’s Department of Energy (DOE) has consistently abused its authority to push a radical energy agenda on American families and consumers, attempting to implement conservation standards that aren’t economically justifiable or significantly more energy efficient. These overreaching rules would take away consumer choice and burden American families by raising costs and forcing Americans to use appliances that do not perform as well, including residential washing machines.

House Republicans are working to protect consumer choice and keep government agencies out of your home. That's why we passed H.R. 7673, the Liberty in Laundry Act, which would prevent the DOE from implementing these disastrous standards. Hardworking Americans deserve to choose what appliances are best for their own homes and families.

December Community Office Hours Wrapping Up

December Community Office Hours are wrapping up. Next week my staff will be available in Burke, Emanuel, Montgomery, Treutlen, and Wheeler counties to assist constituents closer to home with a variety of federal issues, including help navigating various federal agencies such as FEMA, Social Security, Veterans Affairs, Medicare, and others.

Community Office Hours are not held in counties in which I have a permanent office. For the full list of dates, times, and locations, CLICK HERE.

Meeting with Organizing Resilience

I met with representatives from Organizing Resilience to discuss the urgent need to pass swift disaster assistance following Hurricane Helene. Thanks for stopping by!

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Sincerely,

Rick Allen
Member of Congress