Congressman Allen's e-Newsletter

A note from Congressman Allen

Dear friends,

This year has brought many challenges, with our economy still struggling and inflation hovering near 40-year highs. Still, the coming of the New Year and the start of a new Congress offer us a chance to redouble our efforts to fight for policies that put America back on the path to prosperity.

That’s why I made a Commitment to America to continue working to fight inflation, strengthen our economy, support our farmers, unleash American energy, secure the border, and deliver a brighter future for our nation. While there are surely challenges ahead of us, I know our best days are ahead of us, too.

I am very proud of the work our team has done over the past year to serve the people of GA-12. In the past twelve months, our office resolved over 1,500 constituent cases, responded to more than 65,000 letters, and returned roughly $13.7 million to our district.

But our work is far from over. As we recommit ourselves to delivering results for Georgia’s 12th District, please know that our first priority is and will always be you, the outstanding people who call our district home.

Sincerely,

Rick Allen
Member of Congress

Honoring Senator Isakson's memory

On Wednesday, I had the great honor of speaking during a ceremony to celebrate the signing of S. 4359, which renames the VA Regional Office Building in Atlanta after the late, great Senator Johnny Isakson, into law.

Sen. Isakson set an example of diligence, bipartisanship, and compassion throughout his career in public service. For these reasons – coupled with his tireless efforts to support America’s veterans – this bill marks a fitting tribute to his considerable legacy, and I was proud to co-lead its companion bill in the House.

Defending independent contractors from Biden's DOL

I recently spoke during a press call hosted by the Independent Women’s Forum about the Department of Labor’s proposed rule to strip flexibilities currently enjoyed by millions of independent contractors by reclassifying them as traditional employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

I also joined my colleagues in sending a letter to Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, calling out the many reasons this proposed rule would harm the more than 60 million Americans who currently earn their living as independent contractors.

Pioneer for Prosperity Award

On Wednesday, I was humbled to receive the Pioneer for Prosperity Award from Americans for Prosperity, which is presented to Members of Congress for “proactively advancing principles and policies that offer solutions to Americans facing barriers to their upward mobility and success.”

As your Congressman, I will never stop fighting to protect pathways to the American Dream.

App Challenge winners announced

Congratulations to Lakeside High School students Amber Verma, Aditi Umapathy, and Joseph Alackara for being selected as the winners of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge for Georgia’s 12th District!

The students were chosen for their work developing Timely, a software application designed to aid productivity in individuals with ADHD and similar attention-related diagnoses.

My hat goes off to these three for the creativity and hard work they displayed in creating this app, and I’m confident that it will help countless people better manage the challenges that ADHD presents daily.

Additionally, the Timely app will soon be featured on the U.S. House of Representatives website, and it will be displayed in an exhibit at the U.S. Capitol for one year. Congratulations to them!

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Sincerely,

Rick Allen
Member of Congress