¶ Overview
- Allen expressed extreme anti-choice views that put Georgia women’s lives at risk. In 2023, he co-sponsored the Life at Conception Act, a near-total abortion ban that provided no protection for IVF. He praised the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which lead to Georgia instituting a six-week abortion ban, which has been linked to the preventable deaths of two Georgia women.
¶ Allen’s Extreme Anti-Choice Views Put Georgia Women’s Lives At-Risk
¶ allen supported a Nationwide Abortion Ban
1/20/23: Allen Cosponsored The Life At Conception Act. [H.R. 431, “Life at Conception Act,” Introduced 1/20/23, Cosponsored 1/20/23]
- The Life At Conception Act Would Have Banned Nearly All Abortions Nationwide. According to the Washington Post, "The congressional proposal, known as the Life at Conception Act, def ines a ‘human being’ to ‘include each member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, including the moment of fertilization or cloning, or other moment at which an individual member of the human species comes into being.’ The bill would also provide equal protection under the 14th Amendment ‘for the right to life of each born and preborn human person.’ The measure has no provisions for processes like IVF, meaning access to the procedure would not be protected. It would ban nearly all abortions nationwide." [Washington Post, 2/25/24]
¶ allen praised the overturning of roe v. wade, which allowed georgia to implement a near-total abortion ban that had resulted in the preventable deaths of two georgia women
6/24/22: Allen Praised The Supreme Court For Overturning Roe V. Wade And Said He Was “Committed To Upholding The Sanctity Of Life.” According to a press release from Rep. Rick Allen, “Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court issued a majority opinion in favor of the plaintiff in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization: ‘I applaud the Supreme Court's decision. In the decades since Roe v. Wade, more than 62 million innocent lives have been lost to abortion. This ruling comes amidst an unprecedented campaign of intimidation targeting the Justices of the Court, who have shown tremendous resolve in the face of violent threats. I remain committed to upholding the sanctity of life during my tenure in Congress.’” [Press Release – Rep. Rick Allen, 6/24/22]
- Following The Overturning Of Roe V. Wade, Georgia Implemented A Six-Week Abortion Ban. According to the Center for Reproductive Rights, "Georgia is enforcing a 6-week abortion ban.1 On September 30, 2024, a state district court found that the Georgia Constitution prohibits political interference with an individual’s abortion decision before viability and issued a permanent injunction.2 The Georgia Supreme Court stayed the permanent injunction pending the state’s appeal allowing the ban to remain in effect.3 On February 20, 2025, the state supreme court vacated the permanent injunction and remanded the case to the trial court.4 Previously, the state supreme court permitted the ban to remain in effect.5" [Center for Reproductive Rights, Viewed 2/17/26]
- HEADLINE: "Investigation Links Georgia’s Abortion Ban To Preventable Deaths Of 2 Women" [PBS NewsHour, 9/18/24]
¶ Allen pushed anti-abortion measures that were rooted in misinformation and conspiracy
4/2/19: Allen Advocated For The So Called “Born-Alive” Bill And Called For Congress To “End Infanticide.” Rep. Rick Allen tweeted, “Today I will join many of my colleagues in signing the discharge petition to bring the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act to the House floor! It’s time to #LetUsVote #EndInfanticide” [Twitter, @RepRickAllen, 4/2/19]
- KFF: “Claims Of Abortions Occurring ‘Moments Before Birth’ Or Even ‘After Birth’ Are False. These Scenarios Do Not Occur, Nor Are They Legal In The United States." According to KFF, "Claims of abortions occurring ‘moments before birth’ or even ‘after birth’ are false. These scenarios do not occur, nor are they legal in the United States." [KFF, 2/21/24]
- CNN: “It Is Already Considered Homicide In The US To Intentionally Kill An Infant That Is Born Alive.” According to CNN, “Opponents have argued that such measures restrict abortion access by threatening health care providers. It is already considered homicide in the US to intentionally kill an infant that is born alive.” [CNN, 1/12/23]
9/18/15: Allen Voted To Defund Planned Parenthood And Touted The So-Called “Born Alive” Act. According to a press release from Rep. Rick Allen, “U.S. Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) today supported two pieces of legislation to protect innocent life. H.R. 3134, the Defund Planned Parenthood Act, of which Allen is a cosponsor, puts a moratorium on all federal funding to Planned Parenthood and its affiliates for one year as Congress moves forward with a thorough investigation into the organization and its horrific practices. In addition, Allen supported passage of H.R. 3504, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which strengthens protections for babies who survive abortion.” [Press Release – Rep. Rick Allen, 9/18/15]
- Allen Claimed The Practices Of Planned Parenthood Were “Horrific” And “Appalling,” And Called Abortion A “Despicable Act.” According to a press release from Rep. Rick Allen, “Allen applauded passage of these bills in the House and released the following statement: ‘As a parent and grandparent, the practices described in the Planned Parenthood videos are unconscionable. We have a moral responsibility to act to investigate this organization’s horrific actions and hold all those involved accountable. The Defund Planned Parenthood Act will ensure taxpayers are not forced to support the organization’s appalling practices and allow funding to go towards the many other deserving organizations that provide women’s health services. Three House committees are using every means possible to conduct a full investigation into Planned Parenthood. As these efforts continue, I believe it’s critical we strengthen current laws to protect innocent lives from these despicable acts. These two bills are an important part of the ongoing fight to enforce the law and defend the sanctity of life.’” [Press Release – Rep. Rick Allen, 9/18/15]
- HEADLINE: "Planned Parenthood Is A Target Of Right-Wing Conspiracy Theories Dating Back Decades" [Teen Vogue, 6/13/23]
¶ allen touted an a+ rating from the anti-choice susan b. anthony’s list
118th Congress: Allen Received An “A+” Rating From Anti-Abortion Organization Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America. According to the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America website,
[Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, “Scorecard,” Viewed 1/9/26]
- Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America Sought To “End Abortion.” According to the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America website, “SBA Pro-Life America's mission is to end abortion by electing national leaders and advocating for laws that save lives, with a special calling to promote pro-life women leaders.” [Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America Website, “About,” Viewed 1/6/26]