[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 185 (Friday, December 18, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H10699]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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              REFLECTIONS ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY OF 2015

  (Mr. ALLEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Speaker, it is hard to believe that my first year in 
Congress has gone by so quickly. 2016 is just around the corner, and 1 
year ago the folks of the 12th District of Georgia gave me the greatest 
honor of my life.
  This year, the House took steps to strengthen our national security, 
repeal regulatory overreach, and restore local control.
  With my support, Congress passed and the President signed legislation 
that reformed our education system, repealed the sustainable growth 
rate formula, and provided critical funding for our troops.
  The House passed key homeland security legislation to establish a 
robust vetting system for refugees and reformed the Visa Waiver Program 
to ensure the safety of the American people.
  Going into 2016, it is my hope that we can scale back the presence of 
Washington even more by gutting ObamaCare and providing relief for the 
American people from more burdensome EPA regulations.
  When I came to Congress, national security, job growth, and the 
economy were my main priorities. I will head into 2016 with the same 
goals of creating jobs, growing this economy, and keeping the American 
people safe.
  It has been an honor to serve the folks of the 12th District of 
Georgia. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New 
Year.

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