{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where state = \"AL\" and year = 2021 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/12/rep-sewell-announces-2021-congressional-app-challenge-winners-0", "Rep. Sewell Announces 2021 Congressional App Challenge Winners", "2021-12-29", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Birmingham, AL \u2014 Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced the winners of the 2021 Congressional App Challenge. The annual challenge is open to middle and high school registrants throughout Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional District and is meant to encourage engagement in computer science, coding, and STEM programs.\n\n\u201cThe talent of our students never ceases to amaze and inspire me,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cOnce again, the innovative apps submitted to my office harness the power of coding to find practical solutions to the problems we face as a society. I want to extend my sincerest congratulations to our 2021 winners whose creations demonstrate all that can be achieved when we meet creativity with technology. I know that their skills will serve them well for years to come, and it is my hope that through competitions like this, we can continue to encourage our young people to pursue careers in STEM.\"\n\nWinners were chosen by judges Morris Foston, Rodrick Barge, Stanley Felder.\n\nIn first place, Brendon Young\u2019s (8th grade) \u201cDisaster Survival Tips\u201d provides life-saving tips via instructional videos to help residents survive natural disasters like heavy rain, flooding, and tornadoes. Brendon attends RB Hudson STEAM Academy in Selma. His app can be previewed here.\n\nIn second place, RB Hudson STEAM Academy\u2019s Aniyah Hatcher, Arrielle Griffin, and Caitlyn Hymes (7th grade) created an app called \u201cSkool Foodies\u201d that lets students choose from food options at school with the goal of cutting down on food waste. Their app can be previewed here.\n\nIn third place, Center Point High School\u2019s Jaceleb Smith and Tylor Brannon (9th grade) created \u201cThe Study App\u201d.\n\n\u201cTo be honest, I didn't really expect to win,\u201d said first place winner Brendon Young.\u201cI just really like to make games. It isn't really much of a challenge to make these things because I like to code a lot. Maybe, it's just one step forward towards success.\u201d\n\nFirst place winner Brendon Young will be featured on CongressionalAppChallenge.us and his app \u201cDisaster Survival Tips\u201d will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol along with other winning apps from across the country.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/12/reps-sewell-butterfield-williams-and-veasey-demand-senate-action-protect", "Reps. Sewell, Butterfield, Veasey, and Williams Demand Senate Action to Protect Voting Rights", "2021-12-21", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), Co-Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus (CVRC), joined Reps. G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), Marc Veasey (TX-33), and Nikema Williams (GA-05) to urge action to advance the Freedom to Vote Act and John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.\n\nIn a letter sent today to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the members wrote, \u201cAs champions of voting rights in congress, we write to express serious concern about the year ending without a path forward on advancing voting rights.\u201d\n\n\u201cAfter months of compromises, Republicans have not come to the table on voting rights in numbers sufficient to overcome the existing filibuster.\u201d\n\n\u201cEnding 2021 without voting rights reform will allow state legislatures to continue their efforts in the new year to limit the right to vote. Meanwhile, failing to end partisan gerrymandering will allow some states to finalize maps that enshrine profound partisan imbalances for the next decade. We have no time to lose to ensure people have access to the ballot box and have a fair voice in selecting their representatives.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe can no longer allow Senate procedure to stand in the way of ensuring people have their voice heard, and we ask that you do what is necessary to advance the Freedom to Vote Act and John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/12/rep-sewell-continues-building-better-alabama-infrastructure-district", "Rep. Sewell Continues \u201cBuilding a Better Alabama\u201d Infrastructure District Tour with Stops in Choctaw and Clarke Counties", "2021-12-20", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Grove Hill, AL - Today, Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) continued her \u201cBuilding a Better Alabama\u201d Infrastructure District Tour stopping in Choctaw County and Clarke counties to highlight the transformational funding from the $1 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Rep. Sewell also gave a full update on her bill, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which passed the House in August and is currently sitting in the Senate.\n\nThe \u201cBuilding a Better Alabama\u201d Infrastructure District Tour is a series of roundtable discussions, constituency meetings, and site visits throughout Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional District to connect with constituents and local elected officials and discuss the transformational funding from the $1 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.\n\n\u201cToday, I was proud to stop in Choctaw and Clarke counties to discuss this once-in-a-lifetime funding from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and give a full update on the great things we\u2019ve accomplished in Congress so far this year,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cAs a proud daughter of Alabama\u2019s Black Belt, I know firsthand that with resources and opportunities, our communities can thrive. With this infrastructure law, President Biden and Congressional Democrats have accomplished what other administrations have tried to do for decades, and I\u2019m confident that its targeted investments will combat historic inequities that have plagued this district for so many years.\u201d\n\nThe bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will:\n\nCreate Millions of Good-Paying Jobs - Together with the Build Back Better Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will create an average of 2 million jobs per year over the course of the next decade.\n\nRepair and Rebuild Alabama\u2019s Roads and Bridges - The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system. Based on formula funding alone, Alabama would expect to receive:\n\n$5.2 billion for federal-aid highway apportioned programs\n\n$225 million for bridge replacement and repairs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act over five years.\n\nConnect Every Alabamian to High-speed Internet - Broadband internet is necessary for Alabamians to do their jobs, participate equally in school learning, health care, and to stay connected. Yet 18% of Alabama households do not have an internet subscription, and 11.5% of Alabama residents live in areas where, under the FCC\u2019s benchmark, there is no broadband infrastructure. Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Alabama will receive a minimum allocation of $100 million to help provide broadband coverage across the state, including providing access to the at least 565,000 Alabamians who currently lack it. It also makes 1,518,000 Alabamians (31%) eligible for the Affordability Connectivity Benefit, which will help low-income families afford internet access.\n\nMake Transformational Investments in Alabama\u2019s Water Infrastructure - Currently, up to 10 million American households and 400,000 schools and child care centers lack safe drinking water. Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, based on the traditional state revolving fund formula, Alabama will expect to receive $782 million over five years to improve water infrastructure across the state and ensure that clean, safe drinking water is a right in all communities. The bill also includes $23 billion nationally for the bipartisan Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act.\n\nImprove Healthy, Sustainable Transportation Options - Alabamians who take public transportation spend an extra 66.2% of their time commuting and non-White households are 4.5 times more likely to commute via public transportation. 25% of transit vehicles in the state are past useful life. Based on formula funding alone, Alabama would expect to receive more than $400 million over five years under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to improve public transportation options across the state.\n\nAlabama can also compete for the $12.5 billion Bridge Investment Program for economically significant bridges and nearly $16 billion of national funding in the bill dedicated for major projects that will deliver substantial economic benefits to communities.\n\nBackground on H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act:\n\nOn August 24, 2021, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which Rep. Sewell introduced earlier in the month. On November 3, 2021, nearly every Senate Republican blocked debate on the Senate version of the bill.\n\nThis critical legislation would restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and keep the promise of our democracy alive for all Americans. Amid the most coordinated state-level effort to restrict the right to vote in generations, H.R. 4 would prevent states and localities with a recent history of voter discrimination from restricting the right to vote by requiring these jurisdictions to obtain federal preclearance before changing their voting laws.\n\nPhotos and videos from today\u2019s events in Butler and Grove Hill can be found here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/12/rep-sewell-continues-her-building-better-alabama-infrastructure-district", "Rep. Sewell Continues her \u201cBuilding a Better Alabama\u201d Infrastructure District Tour with Stops in Marengo and Sumter Counties", "2021-12-20", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Livingston, AL - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) concluded the first leg of her \u201cBuilding a Better Alabama\u201d Infrastructure District Tour, stopping in Marengo and Sumter Counties to highlight the transformational funding from the $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.\n\n\u201cThe first leg of my Infrastructure District Tour was a great success and I look forward to continuing my travel to alert our communities of the transformational infrastructure funding coming their way!\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cBy visiting our communities and speaking with constituents and local officials, I am prepared to leverage our collective resources to ensure that infrastructure projects in our district receive the funding and prioritization they deserve.\u201d\n\nSewell began the day in Demopolis with a visit to Whitfield Regional Hospital followed by a press conference to discuss the healthcare provisions in the Build Back Better Act and how federal funding from various pieces of legislation have helped support hospitals by keeping first responders, frontline health workers, and other providers of vital services safely on the job. She took the opportunity to thank frontline workers for fighting to keep residents of the 7th District safe and healthy during the pandemic.\n\nShe then visited Carl Turk County Road 12 in Livingston to highlight the over $6 billion in federal funding for Alabama included in the infrastructure law that will help fix Alabama\u2019s roads and reduce the backlog of major repairs for highways and bridges in Alabama.\n\nThe Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will:\n\nCreate Millions of Good-Paying Jobs - Together with the Build Back Better Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will create an average of 2 million jobs per year over the course of the next decade.\n\nRepair and Rebuild Alabama\u2019s Roads and Bridges - The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system. Based on formula funding alone, Alabama would expect to receive:\n\n$5.2 billion for federal-aid highway apportioned programs\n\n$225 million for bridge replacement and repairs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act over five years.\n\nConnect Every Alabamian to High-speed Internet - Broadband internet is necessary for Alabamians to do their jobs, participate equally in school learning, health care, and to stay connected. Yet 18% of Alabama households do not have an internet subscription, and 11.5% of Alabama residents live in areas where, under the FCC\u2019s benchmark, there is no broadband infrastructure. Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Alabama will receive a minimum allocation of $100 million to help provide broadband coverage across the state, including providing access to the at least 565,000 Alabamians who currently lack it. It also makes 1,518,000 Alabamians (31%) eligible for the Affordability Connectivity Benefit, which will help low-income families afford internet access.\n\nMake Transformational Investments in Alabama\u2019s Water Infrastructure - Currently, up to 10 million American households and 400,000 schools and child care centers lack safe drinking water. Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, based on the traditional state revolving fund formula, Alabama will expect to receive $782 million over five years to improve water infrastructure across the state and ensure that clean, safe drinking water is a right in all communities. The bill also includes $23 billion nationally for the bipartisan Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act.\n\nImprove Healthy, Sustainable Transportation Options - Alabamians who take public transportation spend an extra 66.2% of their time commuting and non-White households are 4.5 times more likely to commute via public transportation. 25% of transit vehicles in the state are past useful life. Based on formula funding alone, Alabama would expect to receive more than $400 million over five years under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to improve public transportation options across the state.\n\nAlabama can also compete for the $12.5 billion Bridge Investment Program for economically significant bridges and nearly $16 billion of national funding in the bill dedicated for major projects that will deliver substantial economic benefits to communities.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/aderholt-statement-gadsden-rendering-plant-proposal-no-vote", "Aderholt Statement on Gadsden Rendering Plant Proposal No Vote", "2021-12-17", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Robert B. Aderholt", "A000055", "aderholt.house.gov", "aderholt", "https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released a statement upon learning that the Gadsden Airport Authority voted no on a proposal to construct a poultry rendering plant on property at the Northeast Alabama Airport.\n\n\"I commend the Gadsden Airport Authority for this vote. The people of Gadsden and Etowah County had made it clear they did not feel this was the right fit for this particular piece of property. Also, in the conversations that I facilitated between the Federal Aviation Administration and those for the project and those against, it was abundantly clear the FAA is not likely now, or in the future, to approve a proposal like this. There is just too much potential for dangerous impact on aviation.\n\n\"I look forward to helping in any way I can from the federal level to bring other types of development to the airport and also in helping Pilgrims find a more suitable location for their rendering plant.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/12/rep-sewell-kicks-building-better-alabama-infrastructure-district-tour-0", "Rep. Sewell Kicks off \u201cBuilding a Better Alabama\u201d Infrastructure District Tour with Stops in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa", "2021-12-17", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Birmingham, AL - Today, Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) began her \u201cBuilding a Better Alabama\u201d Infrastructure District Tour stopping in Birmingham, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL to highlight the transformational funding from the $1 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. In addition to the funding from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Rep. Sewell also highlighted the $17 million RAISE grant recently awarded to the City of Tuscaloosa will help make improvements to the city and surrounding communities.\n\nThe \u201cBuilding a Better Alabama\u201d Infrastructure District Tour is a series of roundtable discussions, constituency meetings, and site visits throughout Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional District to connect with constituents and local elected officials to discuss the transformational funding from the $1 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.\n\n\u201cAs we all know, COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the legacy of systemic disinvestment that has prevented many American families from reaching their full potential,\u201d Rep. Terri Sewell. \u201cIssues such as the lack of affordable and quality housing, the lack of living wage jobs, and the lack of access to child care have continuously plagued Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional District for years. However, as we recover from the pandemic, I am proud to join with President Biden and Congressional Democrats to ensure that we BUILD BACK BETTER, stronger, and more EQUITABLY than before.\u201d\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s visit in both Birmingham and Tuscaloosa reinforced that despite the challenges our district faces, with the proper resources and opportunities, our communities will thrive,\u201d continued Sewell. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a vital component in ensuring that happens by combating these historic inequalities and uplifting our most underserved communities in transformative ways.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s imperative that we change the public image of transit. People died for the right for all to have free and clear access to public transportation, which demonstrates the greatest unity to live and work together as a community regardless of race, status, or gender,\u201d said Executive Director and CEO of Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority, Charlotte Shaw.\n\nThe Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will:\n\nCreate Millions of Good-Paying Jobs - Together with the Build Back Better Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will create an average of 2 million jobs per year over the course of the next decade.\n\nRepair and Rebuild Alabama\u2019s Roads and Bridges - The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system. Based on formula funding alone, Alabama would expect to receive:\n\n$5.2 billion for federal-aid highway apportioned programs\n\n$225 million for bridge replacement and repairs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act over five years.\n\nConnect Every Alabamian to High-speed Internet - Broadband internet is necessary for Alabamians to do their jobs, participate equally in school learning, health care, and to stay connected. Yet 18% of Alabama households do not have an internet subscription, and 11.5% of Alabama residents live in areas where, under the FCC\u2019s benchmark, there is no broadband infrastructure. Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Alabama will receive a minimum allocation of $100 million to help provide broadband coverage across the state, including providing access to the at least 565,000 Alabamians who currently lack it. It also makes 1,518,000 Alabamians (31%) eligible for the Affordability Connectivity Benefit, which will help low-income families afford internet access.\n\nMake Transformational Investments in Alabama\u2019s Water Infrastructure - Currently, up to 10 million American households and 400,000 schools and child care centers lack safe drinking water. Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, based on the traditional state revolving fund formula, Alabama will expect to receive $782 million over five years to improve water infrastructure across the state and ensure that clean, safe drinking water is a right in all communities. The bill also includes $23 billionnationally for the bipartisan Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act.\n\nImprove Healthy, Sustainable Transportation Options - Alabamians who take public transportation spend an extra 66.2% of their time commuting and non-White households are 4.5 times more likely to commute via public transportation. 25% of transit vehicles in the state are past useful life. Based on formula funding alone, Alabama would expect to receive more than $400 million over five years under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to improve public transportation options across the state.\n\nAlabama can also compete for the $12.5 billion Bridge Investment Program for economically significant bridges and nearly $16 billion of national funding in the bill dedicated for major projects that will deliver substantial economic benefits to communities.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-votes-against-partisan-debt-ceiling-legislation", "Rep. Barry Moore Votes Against Partisan Debt Ceiling Legislation", "2021-12-15", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Last night, Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) voted against H.R. 5304, a bill that would raise the debt ceiling by $2.5 trillion to an unprecedented $31.5 trillion. This legislation provides no offset, spending reform, or long-term plan to address the many escalating crises facing our nation, including the border, crime, supply chain, and inflation.\n\n\u201cSpeaker Pelosi and her Big Government Democrats have made clear that there is no limit to how much of your money they are willing to spend to grow their own power,\u201d said Moore. \u201cBy asking taxpayers to write a blank check to the Biden administration to pay for its wildly expensive socialist spending spree, Democrats are saddling future generations of Americans in deeper debt \u2014 mostly to China, our most dangerous geopolitical foe. Congress should be laser focused on protecting the safety and economic security of Americans, not squandering the viability of our nation for short-term political gain.\u201d\n\nMoore voted against a previous bill to raise the debt ceiling in September.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/palmer-further-debt-ceiling-extension-democrats-cant-accept-any-limit", "Palmer on Further Debt Ceiling Extension: \u201cDemocrats Can\u2019t Accept Any Limit on Wasteful Spending\u201d", "2021-12-15", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Gary J. Palmer", "P000609", "palmer.house.gov", "palmer", "https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "For Immediate Release\n\nMedia Contact: Elizabeth Hance (202) 225-4921\n\nPalmer on Further Debt Ceiling Extension: \u201cDemocrats Can\u2019t Accept Any Limit on Wasteful Spending\u201d\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the House of Representatives into session this week to raise the debt ceiling by a staggering $2.5 trillion. This comes as Senate Democrats continue to negotiate how many trillions more to spend on President Biden\u2019s so-called Build Back Better Act, which will add to our ballooning $29 trillion national debt. Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) released the following statement:\n\n\u201cIt seems that the Democrats still can\u2019t accept any limit on wasteful spending, even as we watch inflation inflict financial hardship on American families across the country,\u201d Palmer said. \u201cThe Congressional Budget Office (CBO) also just published the true cost of the Democrats\u2019 massive spending bill, and it would add over $3 trillion to our national debt. The U.S. debt is already 25 percent bigger than the entire economy, and the CBO projects that our debt-to-GDP will be over 200 percent by 2051. That means our debt will be twice as big as our entire economy. Such debt levels will ensure long-term inflation and possibly the loss of the U.S. dollar as the world\u2019s reserve currency. We must recognize the threat to America\u2019s future that such debt levels pose and take action to reduce our debt. We can start by eliminating wasteful spending, eliminating obsolete and unnecessary federal programs, reopening federal lands for oil and natural gas production and increase our exports, eliminating improper payments, and simplifying the federal tax code.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/fort-payne-students-wins-congressional-digital-app-challenge", "Fort Payne Students Wins Congressional Digital App Challenge", "2021-12-14", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Robert B. Aderholt", "A000055", "aderholt.house.gov", "aderholt", "https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released a statement announcing Orlando Rodriguez-Valdez, a 10th grade student at Fort Payne High School, as the winner of the 2021 Congressional App Challenge for Alabama's Fourth District.\n\n\"It is my honor to announce Orlando Rodriguez-Valdez has the winner of the 2021 Congressional App Challenge from Alabama's Fourth District,\" said Congressman Aderholt. \"Orlando created an app called Cyberstudy. In his entry, Orlando described the app as a way \u2018to provide a learning experience that actively engages the user in testing their knowledge and learning syntax, terminology, and structure.' North Alabama is known as a center for cyber development in America, and Orlando is clearly helping to grow this reputation. I have no doubt big things are in his future.\"\n\nThis app will be featured on CongressionalAppChallenge.us and will also be eligible to have photos of its interface displayed in the U.S. Capitol. A video of Orlando describing his entry can be found here.\n\nThe Congressional App Challenge was created by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2015 and allows students to compete against their peers across the country by creating an app for desktop/PC, web, tablet, mobile, raspberry Pi or other devices. The challenge is designed to promote innovation and engagement in computer science.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-slams-house-democrats-latest-witch-hunt", "Rep. Barry Moore slams House Democrats\u2019 latest witch hunt", "2021-12-14", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) issued the following statement after voting against holding Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress, yet another obvious abuse of power by House Democrats.\n\n\u201cInstead of focusing on the real issues facing our country, the House Democrats continue to play political games,\u201d said Moore. Democrats have made it very clear that they are out of touch with the needs of the American people. The January 6th Select Committee is nothing more than a political witch hunt aimed to attack Donald J. Trump and his supporters. We need to address the multiple real crises facing American families, like rising crime, increasing inflation, our broken supply chain, and the worsening border fiasco. Democrats may think they can distract the media and the public with partisan grandstanding, but the American people will hold them accountable for ignoring these crises.\u201d\n\nClick here for an audio recording of Moore's statement.\n\nBACKGROUND\n\nWhile Congress has a significant and important oversight power to secure needed information in order to legislate, it does not have enumerated constitutional powers to conduct investigations or issue subpoenas outside of that scope. The issue before the House is not whether Congress should conduct oversight but instead whether Congress has the authority to conduct this investigation for a legislative purpose.\n\nCongress\u2019s oversight authority also does not include law enforcement powers \u2013 those powers belong to the Executive and Judicial Branch, and the FBI and the US Attorney\u2019s office are the law enforcement entities investigating the events of January 6th. The Supreme Court itself has agreed that Congress has no authority to issue a subpoena for law enforcement purposes, and if Congress believes a crime has been committed, that is the purview of the judicial and executive branches of government. The Court also agreed that Congress has no authority to issue a subpoena to compel exposure for the sake of exposure because that is not deemed a valid legislative purpose, nor may Congress issue a subpoena in an attempt to \u201ctry\u201d someone before a committee for any crime or wrongdoing.\n\nSpeaker Pelosi\u2019s select committee does not get to step into the shoes of law enforcement solely because it would be politically expedient.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/12/rep-sewell-applauds-globe-metallurgical-inc-re-opening-silicon-plant", "Rep. Sewell Applauds Globe Metallurgical Inc. on Re-opening the Silicon Plant in Selma, AL in January 2022", "2021-12-14", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Selma, AL - Today, Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) applauded Globe Metallurgical Inc. on the re-opening of the silicon plant in Selma, Alabama in January 2022. An allocation from the New Markets Tax Credit Program is also being pursued to enable an expansion of planned capabilities and upgrade of equipment, making the plant more efficient and competitive in the global market.\n\n\u201cI'm thrilled that Globe Metallurgical Inc. is reopening its silicon metal facility in my hometown of Selma!\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cManufacturing facilities are economic pillars in our community. I applaud everyone for their continued work in promoting growth and economic opportunity through high-quality jobs to residents in Selma and across the Black Belt.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Selma plant closed in 2018 due to low prices for silicon metal caused by foreign dumping.\n\nAs a result of an increased demand and rise of prices, the plant in Selma reopened in November 2021. Globe Metallurgical, Inc. spent millions of dollars refurbishing the plant, aided by the Dallas County Commission and the State of Alabama in preparation for the plant\u2019s reopening in January 2022.Additionally, the company hopes to secure federal New Market Tax Credits, which will enable further investment and an expansion of capabilities in the Selma operation.\n\nAt full production, the facility will employ around 100 people in the region and will do business with 150 local suppliers. The two-furnace operation can produce up to 22,000 tons of silicon metal a year. The plant plans to restart the first furnace in January 2022, soon followed by a complete ramp-up to full operational capacity.\n\nGlobe Metallurgical, Inc is a subsidiary of Ferroglobe PLC. Ferroglobe is one of the world\u2019s leading suppliers of silicon metal, silicon- and manganese- based specialty alloys, and ferroalloys, serving a customer base across the globe in dynamic and fast-growing end markets, such as solar, semiconductors, automotive, consumer products, construction, and energy. The Company is based in London. For more information, visit http://investor.ferroglobe.com.\n\n\u201cThe restart of the Selma facility has been a part of our multi-year strategy,\u201d said Ferroglobe Chief Executive Officer, Marco Levi. \u201cWe thank the many government officials who supported this effort and look forward to welcoming back the workforce.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/12/rep-sewell-votes-confront-human-rights-abuses-against-uyghur-people", "Rep. Sewell Votes to Confront Human Rights Abuses Against Uyghur People by the Chinese Government", "2021-12-14", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted to pass the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act to hold the Chinese government accountable for its horrific human rights abuses against the Uyghur people and confront its ongoing exploitation of forced labor. The bill passed unanimously in the House.\n\n\u201cThe United States and our international partners must stand up against the brutal oppression and genocide of the Uyghur people being perpetrated by the Chinese government,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cThis bill takes an important step toward holding China accountable for its horrific human rights abuses and its exploitation of forced labor.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a leading voice on labor enforcement in Congress, I\u2019m pleased that this bill builds on standards included in USMCA which strengthen the prohibition of goods made with forced labor,\u201d continued Sewell. \u201cThis will ensure that Chinese goods blocked at the U.S. border will not find their way into third markets. Moreover, this bill utilizes the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force, which I helped to create as the Enforcement co-lead of the USMCA Working Group.\u201d\n\nThe Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/12/rep-sewell-votes-protect-full-faith-and-credit-united-states-avert", "Rep. Sewell Votes to Protect the Full Faith and Credit of the United States, Avert Catastrophic Default", "2021-12-14", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted to address the nation\u2019s debt limit. Doing so protects the full faith and credit of the United States and averts economic catastrophe from the county\u2019s first-ever credit default.\n\n\u201cMembers of Congress should never play politics with the full faith and credit of the United States,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cWe have an obligation to pay our bills that have piled up under previous administrations including President Trump's. Addressing the debt limit is the responsible thing to do, and I was proud to join my Democratic colleagues to protect families from catastrophe and pay our bills.\u201d\n\nNotably, raising the debt limit does not authorize future spending. It is about meeting obligations the government has already made, including to Social Security recipients, veterans and to the millions who have benefited from the bipartisan COVID relief legislation passed in December \u2013 which was authored by multiple GOP Senators and voted for by more than 40 Republicans and signed into law by the previous president.\n\nProtecting the full faith and credit of the United States has long been a bipartisan responsibility of the Congress. Congress has addressed the debt limit nearly 80 times since 1960: 30 times with a Democrat in the White House and 49 times under a Republican president:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/hoover-high-school-student-wins-2021-congressional-app-challenge", "Hoover High School Student Wins 2021 Congressional App Challenge", "2021-12-13", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Gary J. Palmer", "P000609", "palmer.house.gov", "palmer", "https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "For Immediate Release\n\nMedia Contact: Elizabeth Hance (202) 225-4921\n\nHoover High School Student Wins 2021 Congressional App Challenge\n\nBirmingham, AL \u2013 Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) is pleased to announce Ryan Nguyen as the winner of the 2020 Congressional App Challenge in Alabama's Sixth Congressional District. This contest provides a valuable opportunity for middle and high schoolers to develop their skills in computer coding, math, science, and related subjects by creating an original application. The winning student attends Hoover High School, and his website project, titled \u201cAlabama Food Deserts Project\u201d acts to raise awareness about food deserts across Alabama, and to provide tools to help those living in scarcity.\n\n\u201cI'm thoroughly impressed with Ryan\u2019s creation for the App Challenge,\u201d Palmer said. \u201cHe has made a valuable tool for community leaders and those desiring to help people in difficult circumstances. His creation also showcases innovation and user-friendliness. STEM skills are increasingly important in today\u2019s work and academic environments, and this app indicates that Ryan will go far. He should be proud of his hard work.\u201d\n\nAlabama Food Deserts Project is designed to show the user where there are food deserts across the state and provide ways to promote community help for these areas.\n\nApplication submissions were judged by Mr. Steven Puckett and Dr. Shane Banks of the University of North Alabama. The winning student will receive a recognition certificate from Congressman Palmer and will have the chance to present his app during a coding fair in spring 2022.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-attacks-adam-schiffs-partisan-power-grab", "Rep. Barry Moore attacks Adam Schiff\u2019s partisan power grab", "2021-12-09", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) issued the following statement after voting against the reckless Protecting Our Democracy Act, H.R. 5314, introduced by Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a partisan attention seeker whose fabricated evidence and lies used to justify his efforts to impeach President Trump have been repeatedly exposed.\n\n\u201cDemocrats are incapable of turning away from their fanatical obsession with President Trump and getting to work to fix the multiple catastrophes the Biden administration has unleashed on American families,\u201d said Moore. \u201cThis so-called \u2018Protecting Our Democracy Act\u2019 is a blatant politically-charged attack on former President Trump to distract from the fact that Democrats simply do not have any answers for the crime, border, inflation, and supply chain crises plaguing Americans. Instead of trying to deflect from President Biden's abysmal failures, House Democrats need to use the little time they have left in the Majority to help the people we swore an oath to represent.\u201d\n\nSchiff\u2019s Political Power Grab incorporates several unnecessary \u201creforms\u201d that are nothing but an attempt to validate House Democrats\u2019 baseless investigation into the last Administration. While the bill does include some bipartisan reforms, the majority of its provisions inappropriately curb Presidential powers and inject the legislative branch into the functioning of the executive branch.\n\n\u2022 Directs the GSA Administrator, a political appointee, to determine the outcome of a Presidential election and begin transition activities within 5 days of the election, which creates opportunity for political abuse by an incumbent President facing a close reelection.\n\n\u2022 Restrains a duly elected President\u2019s legitimate executive power to fill top federal agency acting positions with people of the president\u2019s choosing by requiring a President to select a longer-serving federal bureaucrat to fill certain vacancies.\n\n\u2022 Limits the firing or reassigning of an agency Inspector General to nine specific reasons, which artificially constrains the President\u2019s role as the Executive Branch head.\n\n\u2022 Infringes on a duly elected President\u2019s constitutionally granted pardon authority by forcing the Attorney General to give Congress deliberative and likely privileged communications between senior Administration officials involving presidential pardons, which will inevitably subject those decisions to politically motivated congressional review.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/alabama-congressional-delegation-commemorates-alabama-farmers", "Alabama Congressional Delegation Commemorates Alabama Farmers Federation Centennial", "2021-12-07", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Robert B. Aderholt", "A000055", "aderholt.house.gov", "aderholt", "https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Members of the Alabama House Delegation, in celebration and commemoration of the Alabama Farmer's Federation 100th Anniversary, have introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to honor this important milestone. Representatives Jerry Carl, Barry Moore, Mike Rogers, Robert Aderholt, Gary Palmer and Terri Sewell all jointly co-sponsored this resolution. A copy of the resolution can be found here. Senators Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville have introduced a companion resolution in the U.S. Senate.\n\n\"Congratulations to the Alabama Farmers Federation, ALFA, on this historic milestone,\" said Rep. Robert Aderholt, dean of the Alabama House Delegation who was the lead sponsor. \"For practically half the time Alabama has been a state, ALFA has been there to not only help and advocate for our state's many farmers, but all Alabamians whether they farm or not. So, on this century mark, I send my sincere best wishes to everyone at ALFA and the thousands of Alabamians who make ALFA possible.\"\n\n\"As a proud daughter of the Black Belt, I know firsthand the critical role that generations of Alabama farmers have played in the success of our economy, our people, and our state,\" said Rep. Terri Sewell. \"For a century, the Alabama Farmers Federation has been an unwavering voice for Alabama agriculture and forestry, tirelessly promoting the interests of hard-working Alabama families. On their 100th anniversary, I applaud ALFA for their advocacy and thank them for their commitment to the well-being of my constituents.\"\n\n\"It's an honor to recognize the Alabama Farmers' Federation's Centennial year, said Rep. Mike Rogers. \"For 100 years, Alabama's farmers and producers have had a friend in ALFA. Keeping food and fiber produced here in America is a matter of national security, and we have no better ally in this fight than ALFA.\"\n\n\"Congratulations to the Alabama Farmers Federation for 100 years of leading the way to advance Alabama's agriculture industry,\" commented Rep. Jerry Carl. \"I couldn't be prouder of the work our farmers and the Federation do to feed, fuel, and clothe our country.\"\n\n\"For a century now, ALFA has always been a trusted supporter for Alabama's farmers and cattlemen through good times and hard times,\" said Congressman Gary Palmer. \"I congratulate ALFA on its 100th anniversary and am grateful for their continued partnership in our great state as we move forward into the next century.\"\n\nFor a century, ALFA has served the hardworking farming families in Alabama who keep America fed and clothed, said Rep. Barry Moore. \"It is an honor to recognize and celebrate this remarkable milestone and the impact ALFA has had in our great state.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-aderholt-statement-passage-fy2022-national-defense", "CONGRESSMAN ADERHOLT STATEMENT ON THE PASSAGE OF THE FY2022 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT", "2021-12-07", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Robert B. Aderholt", "A000055", "aderholt.house.gov", "aderholt", "https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013Tuesday evening, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the annual National Defense Authorization Act, (NDAA.) It now goes to the Senate for approval.\n\n\"I'm pleased to see and support the revised NDAA before the House that both increases our defense funding and reverses the cuts that the Biden Administration proposed in the previous version,\" Aderholt said. \"It's our job in Congress to ensure that our military is not only well funded but continues to maintain the highest standards in strength and capability.\"\n\n\"I would like to thank Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), Ranking Member on the House Armed Services Committee, for his leadership in the effort to maintain those standards. From Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville to the military shipbuilders in Mobile, our national defense will always be one of my top priorities.\n\n\"The revised NDAA boosts the defense topline by $25 billion, a 5% increase over FY2021. It authorizes a 2.7% pay increase and benefits for servicemembers, reverses cuts to shipbuilding and aircraft procurement, includes all-time high investments into research and development, prohibits the Department of Defense from dishonorably discharging servicemembers that refuse the COVID-19 vaccine, mandates accountability on the Afghanistan withdrawal by demanding that the DoD recover all U.S. aircraft, and prohibits any financial support to the Taliban. I am also pleased that this final bill removed the requirement for women to register for the Selective Service.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-votes-defense-authorization-bill-after-concessions-democrat", "Rep. Barry Moore votes for defense authorization bill after concessions by Democrat leadership", "2021-12-07", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) issued the following statement after voting for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2022. The NDAA sets policy for our nation\u2019s defense and is critical for our national security.\n\n\u201cI am thrilled Congressional leaders were able to set aside partisan politics and put forward a true national defense bill that I could proudly support,\u201d said Moore. \u201cAs a former Guardsman, I understand the absolute necessity of supporting of our servicemembers, and while imperfect, this bipartisan bill meets that challenge. I thank Ranking Member Rogers, as well as Armed Services Committee members Brooks and Carl, for their countless hours of hard work on this legislation.\n\n\u201cFighting to support our men and women in uniform is my highest priority, and they will always have my unwavering support.\u201d\n\nIn September, Moore voted against an earlier version of the NDAA before significant changes were made this week. The bill passed today with Moore\u2019s support removed troubling red flag provisions that targeted veterans, eliminated the requirement for women to register with the selective service, and ensured that servicemembers who refused a COVID vaccine will not receive a dishonorable discharge. The bill also will include a larger investment in defense, require the Department of Defense to make uniform rules for all vaccines, provide a pay raise for the troops, and take meaningful steps to remove China from our defense supply chain.\n\nClick here for a copy of the bill and here for a comprehensive summary of the bill from the House Armed Services Committee.\n\nBipartisan, Bicameral FY22 NDAA Summary:\n\nRepublicans worked diligently throughout this process to ensure this year\u2019s National Defense Authorization Act provides our military with the necessary resources to defend the nation, support servicemembers and their families and holds the administration accountable over its disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. Not only did Ranking Member Rogers deliver on these goals, he also successfully stripped out problematic provisions from the initial House version, resulting in a bill that reflects Republican priorities and rejects progressives attempts to reshape the military.\n\nProvisions of concern that Republicans successfully stripped out of the final version of the bill:\n\n\u201cRed Flag\u201d laws \u2013 the NDAA no longer contains a provision allowing judges to issue ex parte protective orders that prohibit firearm possession.\n\nRequirement For Women to Register for the Draft \u2013 the NDAA no longer includes a provision requiring women to register for the Selective Service.\n\nExtremism \u2013 the NDAA no longer includes a provision establishing an Office of Extremism at the Department of Defense and does not create a new UCMJ article on extremism or require the Department to establish policies to counter extremism or make troops take training courses on extremism.\n\nDC National Guard \u2013 the NDAA no longer includes provisions that would provide the Mayor of the District of Columbia authorities provided to governors or remove the President as Commander in Chief of the militia of the District of Columbia.\n\nMinimum Wage \u2013 the NDAA no longer includes a provision codifying Biden\u2019s executive order requiring defense contractors to pay a $15 per hour minimum wage.\n\nAbortifacient drug coverage \u2013 the NDAA no longer includes a requirement for TRICARE to provide abortifacient drugs without cost sharing.\n\nReverses President Biden\u2019s reckless cuts to our national security by boosting the defense topline by nearly $25 billion, ensuring growth of 5% of FY21.\n\nAuthorizes a 2.7% pay increase for servicemembers and extends military recruitment and retention bonuses and special pay authorities.\n\nPreserves servicemembers\u2019 free speech rights by protecting them from being punished for political statements on social media accounts.\n\nProhibits a dishonorable discharge for servicemembers who refuse a COVID-19 vaccination and requires uniform procedures for vaccine exemptions.\n\nServicemembers may only receive an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.\n\nThe bill also requires DoD to establish uniform standards under which servicemembers may be exempted from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine for administrative, medical, or religious reasons and must consider the effects of natural immunity in setting medical standards, as well as whether the servicemember is approaching retirement when setting the administrative exemption standards.\n\nFocuses investment in new and emerging weapon systems capable of penetrating denied operating environments such as China.\n\nAuthorizes $250 million to conduct counter-terrorism operations in Afghanistan and prohibits DoD from providing any financial support to the Taliban.\n\nRequires the DoD to immediately submit a plan to Congress on how it will support the evacuation of American citizens from Afghanistan, maintain air superiority, conduct intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, and carry out counter-terrorism operations.\n\nRequires a series of immediate reports to Congress on the following:\n\nNumber of Americans left behind in Afghanistan\n\nPersonally, identifying information and biometrics of Americans now in the hands of the Taliban\n\nItemized lists of aircraft, combat vehicles, and other U.S. military equipment left behind\n\nThreats posed by Al Qaeda and other terrorists operating in Afghanistan\n\nStrategic impacts of abandoning Bagram Air Base\n\nTaliban relationship with foreign terrorist organizations\n\nSecurity impacts on the Taliban release of terrorist prisoners\n\nFinancial assets and other resources available to the Taliban\n\nStrengthens Homeland Security by directing additional National Guard resources to the border and requiring an assessment of the impact on military readiness of DoD transporting illegal immigrant.\n\nProhibits the transfer of terrorists housed at Guantanamo Bay to any country that is a state sponsor of terrorism.\n\nProhibits the use of DoD funds to conduct research, including biomedical, infectious disease, and genomic research in China or with any entity controlled by the Chinese Communist Party.\n\nRequires DoD and DNI to assess the involvement of the Chinese Communist Party in the origins of COVID-19.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/palmer-remembers-attacks-pearl-harbor", "Palmer Remembers Attacks on Pearl Harbor", "2021-12-07", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Gary J. Palmer", "P000609", "palmer.house.gov", "palmer", "https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "For Immediate Release\n\nMedia Contact: Elizabeth Hance (202) 225-4921\n\nPalmer Remembers Attacks on Pearl Harbor\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 On today\u2019s 80th anniversary of the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor, Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) released the following statement:\n\n\u201cToday, we\u2019re reminded of how the attacks on Pearl Harbor launched America into World War II, and of those who answered the call to protect liberty around the world. Their courage will never be forgotten. I think it\u2019s also important to remember other attacks that were simultaneously carried out on Wake Island in the Pacific. They began on the morning of December 8th, and U.S. Marines and Naval men held the island for 15 days until fierce Japanese assaults forced them to surrender on December 23rd. The last message received from American soldiers manning the island said, \u2018Enemy on island \u2013 issue in doubt.\u2019\n\n\u201cOn this somber anniversary, I\u2019m thinking of Pearl Harbor and those who stepped up afterwards to defend liberty, sometimes in less noticeable ways. So, while we remember those who perished at Pearl Harbor, it is also fitting to remember the soldiers on Wake Island, who, though not as well-known, paid a high price in defense of our freedom.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/palmer-votes-support-ndaa-fy2022", "Palmer Votes in Support of NDAA FY2022", "2021-12-07", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Gary J. Palmer", "P000609", "palmer.house.gov", "palmer", "https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "For Immediate Release\n\nMedia Contact: Elizabeth Hance (202) 225-4921\n\nPalmer Votes in Support of NDAA FY2022\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2022. Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) released the following statement after voting for the legislation:\n\n\u201cIt is critical that we continue to fund and strengthen our military, especially at this crucial time when China and Russia are ever-growing threats,\u201d Palmer said. \u201cChina is determined to supplant the United States as the world\u2019s only superpower, and Russia is projecting power that threatens our Eastern European allies as a test of our resolve. I think our military must be ready to meet emerging threats. A strong military is vital to our national security and to the security of our allies. This legislation has fortunately gone through necessary changes since it was first introduced, and no longer contains provisions which would infringe on our service members\u2019 right to keep and bear arms, or would force our nation\u2019s daughters to register for the draft. I commend the Republican Ranking Member on the House Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers (AL-03), for succeeding on removing these and other onerous provisions from the original bill. As it now stands, the bill will provide necessary resources and stability for our military.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/12/rep-sewell-celebrates-91st-birthday-attorney-fred-gray-urges-his", "Rep. Sewell Celebrates 91st Birthday of Attorney Fred Gray, Urges his Consideration for the Presidential Medal of Freedom", "2021-12-07", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) spoke on the House Floor to celebrate the birthday of Civil Rights Attorney Fred Gray and urge President Biden to award him the nation\u2019s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. A native of Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional District, Attorney Gray successfully litigated a number of groundbreaking civil rights cases which led to the desegregation of public buses and the integration of the University of Alabama, Auburn University, and Alabama\u2019s public schools, among many other distinguished accomplishments. Attorney Gray turns 91 on December 14th.\n\nIn February, Rep. Sewell sent a letter to President Biden requesting that Attorney Gray be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.\n\nA video recording of Rep. Sewell\u2019s remarks can be viewed and downloaded here. Her remarks are included below.\n\nRep. Sewell: Mister Speaker, I rise to honor a true American hero and one of our nation\u2019s most distinguished civil rights lawyers, Attorney Fred Gray Sr., as he celebrates his 91st birthday on December 14, 2021.\n\nA native of Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional District, Attorney Gray was born in Montgomery and came of age during the height of the Jim Crow segregation era.\n\nOne of Alabama\u2019s first Black lawyers, he successfully litigated groundbreaking civil rights cases, representing the likes of Rosa Parks, Claudette Colvin, Rev. Martin Luther King, and even our own John Lewis and those protestors that dared to march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. His trailblazing work dared this Nation to live up to its highest ideals, leading to the desegregation of public buses and the integration of the University of Alabama, Auburn University, and Alabama\u2019s public schools.\n\nAttorney Gray\u2019s long and accomplished career fought back against injustice wherever it existed. To paraphrase one of his clients, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Attorney Gray was a \"drum major for justice, peace, and righteousness.\"\n\nAs we celebrate another year of Attorney Gray\u2019s life, it is my hope that President Biden will strongly consider awarding him our nation\u2019s highest civilian honor\u2013the Presidential Medal of Freedom. There is no one more deserving.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/12/rep-sewell-votes-annual-defense-bill", "Rep. Sewell Votes for Annual Defense Bill", "2021-12-07", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022. This bipartisan bill strengthens America\u2019s security and meets the needs of our servicemembers, veterans, and military families. Among its many provisions, the bill bolsters pay and improves benefits for servicemembers, combats sexual assault in the military, invests in our HBCUs, and modernizes our defense technology to keep America safe.\n\n\u201cEnsuring that our brave men and women in uniform have the resources they need to defend our nation is one of my most solemn responsibilities as a Member of Congress and one that I do not take lightly,\u201d said Rep. Sewell.\u201cThis defense bill not only meets the needs of our servicemembers, but also invests in HBCUs, combats sexual assault in the military, promotes climate resiliency, and strengthens our national security.\u201d\n\n\u201cFrom Maxwell Air Force Base and the 187th Fighter Wing in Montgomery to the shipbuilding industry in Mobile and missile defense in Huntsville, Alabama is home to countless servicemembers whose brave sacrifices keep our nation safe and secure,\u201d continued Sewell. \u201cI\u2019m proud that this year\u2019s defense bill gives our troops a well-deserved pay raise and uplifts our military families with critical support.\u201d\n\nFor the sixty-first consecutive year, Congress will enact this essential legislation and fulfill its critical constitutional obligation to provide for the common defense. The FY2022 NDAA authorizes historic investments in our diverse fighting force, innovation and emerging technologies. Doing so will ensure the Department of Defense can strengthen the nation\u2019s efforts to defend democratic values and strengthen our alliances in the face of challenges from authoritarian states \u2013 while modernizing our national security institutions and processes to keep families safe on the homefront.\n\nThanks to the leadership of House Democrats, the FY22 NDAA:\n\nProvides a pay raise for members of the military: supports a 2.7 percent increase in military basic pay.\n\nMeets our responsibility to our servicemembers and their families: strengthens parental leave for caregiving servicemembers, expands access to child care, improves financial security of low-income military members and those with families members living with a disability, protects military communities from PFAS chemicals and strengthens access to health care, including mental health care and reproductive care.\n\nTakes historic action to combat sexual assault in the military: includes reforms such as removing the Commander from key decisions related to sexual assault and related crimes, creating an Office of the Special Trial Counsel within each service, criminalizing sexual harassment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and improving fairness and transparency across the system.\n\nProtects our national security: combats our adversaries with new tools to deter aggression from Russia and China and to address transnational threats including terrorism, and supports our allies.\n\nInvests in Historically Black Colleges and Universities to help build a fairer and more diverse Armed Services.\n\nModernizes our defenses: with robust investments in defense-wide R&D, cybersecurity and AI, so that we can fortify our military\u2019s technological advantage. This NDAA also ensures that our military readiness takes into account the challenges of energy resiliency and the climate crisis.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/12/reps-sewell-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-help-small-businesses", "Reps. Sewell Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Small Businesses Rehire Workers Let Go Due to COVID-19", "2021-12-07", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) joined Reps. Carol Miller (R-WV), Stephanie Murphy (D-FL), and Kevin Hern (R-OK) to introduce the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) Reinstatement Act. The ERTC was designed to help small businesses rehire and retain employees they had to let go due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was overwhelmingly supported in the bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed in March 2020.\n\n\u201cFrom our biggest cities to our rural towns, our nation\u2019s small businesses help our communities thrive,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cAs we build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic and grow our economy, we must make supporting our small business owners a top priority. By reinstating the Employee Retention Tax Credit, this bipartisan bill will provide much needed relief to Alabama\u2019s small businesses, helping them rehire workers lost due to the pandemic. I was proud to join my colleagues in introducing this commonsense legislation and urge swift passage!\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m pleased to lead my Ways and Means colleagues in introducing the Employee Retention Tax Credit Reinstatement Act,\u201d said Rep. Carol Miller, lead Republican sponsor. \u201cBy reinstating the ERTC, struggling small businesses can access one of the last remaining pandemic recovery programs to receive the help they need to replenish their workforce and get back on track. As we continue to emerge from this public health emergency, we must remember that small businesses in West Virginia and across the country still need our support. I urge Congressional leaders and President Biden to pass our bill into law as soon as possible to give these businesses and employees the certainty they need.\u201d\n\n\u201cOver the last year and a half I was proud to lead the bipartisan effort to establish the employee retention tax credit, which provides financial support to businesses who retain or rehire workers, rather than lay them off,\u201d said Rep. Stephanie Murphy, lead Democratic co-sponsor. \u201cThis provision has helped thousands of businesses and their workers recover and rebuild from the COVID-19 pandemic, and so my fellow Ways and Means colleagues and I are introducing this bipartisan legislation to ensure this program can continue and give small businesses and hardworking Americans the support they need.\u201d\n\n\u201cEliminating the Employee Retention Tax Credit was the wrong decision and hurts our small businesses who are still recovering from the economic fallout of the pandemic. We must provide certainty and predictability to American small business owners. I am proud to join my colleagues in support of this legislation and I hope to earn strong bipartisan support in the House,\u201d said Rep. Kevin Hern, lead Republican co-sponsor.\n\nBackground:\n\nOriginally, to be eligible for the ERTC, business owners had to demonstrate at least a 20% decline in gross receipts in either a given quarter compared to the same quarter in 2019 or the immediately preceding quarter. Alternatively, the business owner may have been eligible if the business is subject to a full or partial suspension of business operations due to a government order.\n\nSpecifically, for this year\u2019s third and fourth quarters, business owners can qualify for the ERTC as a \u201crecovery startup business\u201d or qualify as a \u201cseverely financially distressed employer.\u201d To claim the ERTC as a \u201cseverely financially distressed employer,\u201d the business must have suffered at least a 90% decline in gross receipts in a specific quarter compared to the same quarter in 2019.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-aderholt-statement-us-diplomatic-boycott-winter-olympics", "Congressman Aderholt Statement on U.S. Diplomatic Boycott of Winter Olympics in China", "2021-12-06", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Robert B. Aderholt", "A000055", "aderholt.house.gov", "aderholt", "https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "This office is located on the backside of the Cullman Dental Arts building up the handicap ramp. It serves Cullman and Winston Counties.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Marshall, DeKalb, and Blount Counties.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Fayette, Lamar, Marion and Walker Counties. It also serves the portion of Tuscaloosa County north of the Black Warrior River, but also down the western side of the county to include the Ralph, Fosters areas.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Colbert and Franklin Counties. It also serves residents of Lauderdale County from roughly Center Star, west to the Mississippi line.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office is located on the backside of the Cullman Dental Arts building up the handicap ramp. It serves Cullman and Winston Counties.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Marshall, DeKalb, and Blount Counties.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Fayette, Lamar, Marion and Walker Counties. It also serves the portion of Tuscaloosa County north of the Black Warrior River, but also down the western side of the county to include the Ralph, Fosters areas.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Colbert and Franklin Counties. It also serves residents of Lauderdale County from roughly Center Star, west to the Mississippi line.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/palmer-hr-550-immunization-infrastructure-modernization-act", "Palmer on H.R. 550: Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act", "2021-12-03", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Gary J. Palmer", "P000609", "palmer.house.gov", "palmer", "https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "For Immediate Release\n\nMedia Contact: Elizabeth Hance (202) 225-4921\n\nPalmer on H.R. 550: Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act\n\nBirmingham, AL \u2013 Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) has released the following statement regarding his vote for H.R. 550, the Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021:\n\n\u201cRecent news stories have unfortunately wrapped H.R. 550 into the politics of COVID and vaccine mandates, when in fact this bill does not deal directly with either,\u201d Palmer said. \u201cThis legislation was not written to track COVID vaccines, it does not create a federal vaccine database, and it does not release private health information. It does not create any new program, but deals solely with state and local public health data systems that have existed since the 1990s to track amassed statistics, outbreak responses, and full immunization programs such as schools\u2019 full vaccine requirements. They do not track individual information. H.R. 550 seeks to address that many of these existing data systems are outdated and have fallen behind on their upkeep. The bill authorizes grants that would go towards helping states manage these antiquated databases.\n\n\u201cI sympathize with those who are concerned about too much government control over healthcare decisions,\u201d Palmer concluded. \u201cIt\u2019s unfortunate that COVID continues to be politicized to instill fear and to allow the government to infringe on our basic rights. I have consistently opposed COVID vaccine mandates and individual tracking of that information, and I will vote against any bill that authorizes these things. But H.R. 550 does not mention COVID or COVID vaccines, and it does not violate privacy protections. It simply provides authorization for funding that would assist in upkeep of already existing data systems.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-short-term-spending-bill-represents-fundamental-failure", "Rep. Barry Moore: Short-term spending bill represents fundamental failure by Democrat-led Congress to do its job", "2021-12-02", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) issued the following statement after voting against a short-term spending bill to extends current spending levels through February 18, 2022. The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration. Moore has previously opposed continuing resolutions (CRs) that damage our military\u2019s critical long-term planning ability and fail to address evolving issues addressing the nation. The government is currently being funded by a CR passed by Congress in September.\n\n\u201cDemocrats have been so focused on sticking the American people with their radical tax-and-spend agenda that they have once again neglected to perform the basic role of government,\u201d said Moore. \u201cNot only does this spending bill represent another fundamental failure by this Democrat-led Congress to do its job, but it allows the Biden administration\u2019s reckless and dangerous vaccine mandates to be funded. Instead of forcing her radical agenda on America through constant manufactured financial cliff brinksmanship, Speaker Pelosi needs to address the multiple real crises facing American families, like rising crime, increasing inflation, our broken supply chain, and the worsening border fiasco.\u201d\n\nH.R. 6119 continues appropriations at current levels until February 18, 2022, with limited exceptions. The legislation also provides $7 billion to assist in the resettlement of Afghan refugees, however, fails to address concerns raised on the last CR related to insufficient documentation during the verification process for Afghan refugees. Also hidden in the bill is $1.6 billion allocated for unaccompanied alien children (UAC) who illegally crossed the southern border. The text of the legislation was not made available for members to review until 8:00 a.m. this morning.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/12/reps-sewell-johnson-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-level-playing-field", "Reps. Sewell, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Level the Playing Field for American Workers", "2021-12-02", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (AL-07) and Bill Johnson (OH-06) introduced bipartisan legislation to level the playing field for American workers. The Level the Playing Field Act 2.0 would strengthen U.S. trade remedy laws to protect American workers and combat China\u2019s unfair, anti-free market trade practices that distort the global market.\n\n\u201cProtecting American workers and countering China\u2019s unfair trade practices must be central pillars of U.S. trade policy,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cMy Level the Playing Field Act 2.0 will support America\u2019s workers by strengthening our trade remedy laws and promoting fair competition by pushing back against China\u2019s egregious efforts to manipulate the global market in their favor. I\u2019m proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation with Congressman Bill Johnson and urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to give it their full support!\u201d\n\n\u201cFor far too long, China and its communist regime have taken deliberate steps to hurt American workers and the American economy by dumping steel, aluminum, and other products on the global markets with no repercussions. That must end,\u201d said Rep. Bill Johnson, lead Republican co-sponsor. \u201cThis bipartisan legislation will hold China accountable for these actions by ensuring that U.S. industries and the Department of Commerce have the tools needed to seek relief from China\u2019s actions. A robust domestic steel and aluminum industry is critical to repairing America\u2019s aging infrastructure and creating American jobs, the American economy, and American national security. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the House and Senate to ensure this bipartisan bill becomes law.\u201d\n\nThe bill is designed to combat many of China\u2019s most egregious practices, such as:\n\nCountry Hopping to Escape U.S. Trade Remedies - After all the work of winning an anti-dumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) case, relief can be temporary as foreign producers move their factories to other countries to evade the AD/CVD orders. Title I of this legislation creates a new successive AD/CVD investigation to combat repeat offenders by making it easier for petitioners to bring new cases when production moves to another country. Title II outlines expedited timelines for successive investigations and factors for the International Trade Commission to consider about the relationship between recently completed trade cases and successive trade cases for the same imported product.\n\nBelt and Road Initiative Subsidies - Currently, the Department of Commerce can only consider subsidies provided by the government under investigation. However, with the expansion of China\u2019s Belt and Road Initiative, China is beginning to subsidize production in countries outside of China. Section 201 of this legislation would give Commerce the authority to apply CVD law to subsidies provided by a government to a company operating in a different country.\n\nCircumventing U.S. Law - Section 301 of this legislation imposes statutory requirements for anti-circumvention inquiries to clarify the process and timeline. It also specifies the deadlines for preliminary and final determinations, which currently lack statutory deadlines.\n\nThe Level the Playing Field Act 2.0 enjoys strong support from the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), the United Steelworkers, and steel manufacturers in Alabama.\n\n\u201cThis legislation will strengthen the effectiveness of the U.S. trade laws and will give American workers the confidence that their government has every potential tool available to fight for a level playing field against foreign competitors that seek to cheat the system,\u201d said Kevin Dempsey, President and CEO of AISI. \u201cThe domestic steel industry appreciates the leadership of Congresswoman Sewell in introducing this critical legislation, which is a companion piece to the bipartisan measure introduced earlier this year by Senators Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman. We urge both Republicans and Democrats to support this crucial bill.\u201d\n\nSens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Rob Portman (R-OH) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/12/reps-terri-sewell-robert-aderholt-david-scott-and-jody-hice-announce", "Reps. Terri Sewell, Robert Aderholt, David Scott, and Jody Hice Announce Friendly Wager on UGA-Bama Game", "2021-12-02", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington D.C. \u2013 Today, ahead of Saturday\u2019s SEC championship game between the University of Georgia and the University of Alabama, U.S. Representatives Terri Sewell (AL-07), David Scott (GA-13), Robert Aderholt (AL-04), and Jody Hice (GA-10) announced a friendly wager on which team will prevail on the gridiron.\n\nWhen the Alabama Crimson Tide are victorious, Bama fans Reps. Terri Sewell and Robert Aderholt will enjoy Georgia peach preserves and fresh biscuits, Georgia pecan pie from the iconic Mary Mac\u2019s Tea Room in Atlanta, Georgia peanut brittle, and a case of the Coca-Cola products of their choice at the courtesy of Reps. David Scott and Jody Hice.\n\nIf the UGA Bulldogs manage to pull off a surprise victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide, proud fans Reps. David Scott and Jody Hice will enjoy a lunch of coveted Alabama barbecue, Alabama sweet potato pies and a Bama in a Box shipment of Alabama-made products at the courtesy of Reps. Terri Sewell and Robert Aderholt.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-observes-66th-anniversary-arrest-rosa-parks-house-floor", "Rep. Sewell Observes the 66th Anniversary of the Arrest of Rosa Parks on the House Floor", "2021-11-30", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) spoke on the House Floor to observe the 66th anniversary of the arrest of Rosa Parks. On December 1, 1955, Mrs. Rosa Parks took a bold stand against racial discrimination, refusing to give up her seat on a public bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Her refusal sparked a year-long, city-wide boycott of the Montgomery bus system, leading to the eventual desegregation of public buses by the Supreme Court. Rep. Sewell is an original cosponsor of the Rosa Parks Day Act, a bill that would make December 1st a federal holiday in her honor.\n\nA video recording of Rep. Sewell\u2019s remarks can be viewed and downloaded here. Her remarks are included below.\n\nRep. Sewell: Mister Speaker, I rise today to honor an American pioneer and one of the greatest heroines of our time, Mrs. Rosa Parks, on the 66th anniversary of her arrest in Montgomery, Alabama.\n\nToday, 66 years ago, Rosa Parks took a bold stand against racial discrimination by refusing to give up her seat on a public bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Rosa Parks\u2019 refusal to give up her seat did more than simply desegregate the bus systems of Montgomery. Her dignified courage inspired a movement that changed our nation.\n\nRosa Parks\u2019 quiet refusal to surrender her seat to a white passenger on December 1, 1955, sparked a city-wide boycott of the Montgomery bus system that lasted one whole year and broke the very will of a city heavily steeped in segregation.\n\nBiographer Douglas Brinkley recounted the powerful moment in his biography of Rosa Parks. He writes:\n\n\u201cAre you going to stand up?\" the driver demanded. Rosa Parks looked straight at him and said: \"No.\" Flustered, and not quite sure what to do, the bus driver retorted, \"Well, I'm going to have you arrested.\" And Rosa Parks sat next to the window and quietly said, \"You may do that.\"\n\nHer soft yet forceful response led to an arrest, a $10 dollar fine, and the beginning of the most important demonstration in American history.\n\nThe Montgomery Bus Boycott stands as a powerful testament of the will of a disenfranchised people to work collectively to achieve extraordinary social change.\n\nToday, while we commemorate the progress that has been made, we must also recommit ourselves to the struggle and the fight for equal justice. We must remain vigilant in the struggle for voting rights, criminal justice reform, and economic equity.\n\nFoot Soldiers like Rosa Parks, Claudette Colvin, and Attorney Fred Gray, whose lifelong work in the fight for justice and equality still resonate today, remind us that we cannot take for granted the battles endured by those before us, nor can we neglect our own responsibilities to ensure liberty and justice.\n\nAs benefactors of the sacrifices of these brave men and women, we must be willing to answer the modern day call and to dare to be trailblazers on our own.\n\nRosa Parks\u2019 quiet refusal to surrender her seat on December 1, 1955, inspired generations of others to continue her legacy by standing up for the values that our democracy holds dear.\n\nAnd because of her contributions, I am proud to join Congressman Jim Cooper and CBC Chairwoman Joyce Beatty in introducing the Rosa Parks Day Act which would designate today, December 1st, as a new federal holiday in her honor. This bill will ensure that her brave sacrifice lives on in American history and serves as a reminder to continue to protect the gains that we have made over 60 years ago while tackling the challenges that plague this nation today.\n\nWhile we honor the guardian of the Montgomery Bus Boycott today, we must also acknowledge her sacrifices and do our own responsibility as a call to action.\n\nThough Jim Crow is no more, there are modern day challenges that require the time and talents of each of us.\n\nWe must remain vigilant in seeking justice for the countless Black Americans that fall victim to police brutality. We must remain vigilant in our commitment to continuing the fight to protect the sacred right to vote.\n\nWe owe Rosa Parks and so many others nothing less!", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-s-maternal-vaccination-act-passes-house", "Rep. Sewell\u2019s Maternal Vaccination Act Passes the House", "2021-11-30", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), a proud member of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, announced that her bill, the Maternal Vaccination Act, passed the House of Representatives by unanimous consent. The bill, which Rep. Sewell introduced in February, takes aim at the United States\u2019 urgent maternal health crisis, providing critical funding to increase maternal vaccination rates and reduce vaccination disparities. The Maternal Vaccination Act was included in the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021.\n\n\u201cToday, the House took an important step in our fight to address the nation\u2019s urgent maternal health crisis by passing my Maternal Vaccination Act!\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cWe know that the U.S. suffers from the highest pregnancy-related death rate in the developed world with Black women facing disproportionately high maternal mortality rates.\u201d\n\n\u201cBy providing funding to increase immunization rates for women and babies from communities with historically low vaccination rates, my Maternal Vaccination Act will help protect our mothers and babies from preventable diseases,\u201d continued Sewell. \u201cPassage of this bill brings us one step closer to ensuring that women of every background enjoy equal access to maternal health care.\u201d\n\n\u201cLow vaccination rates put both mothers and babies at risk, so we must work to increase maternal vaccinations during this public health emergency and beyond. I was proud to see the House of Representatives pass Congresswoman Terri Sewell\u2019s Maternal Vaccination Act with unanimous bipartisan support\u2014it\u2019s a crucial part of my Momnibus package that will protect moms and babies against vaccine-preventable diseases and save lives,\u201d said Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Founder and Co-Chair of the Black Maternal Health Caucus. \u201cI urge my colleagues in the Senate to pass this bill and other key priorities from the Momnibus and get them signed into law.\u201d\n\nThe Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 will build on existing maternal health legislation, like policies to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage, with 12 bills to comprehensively address every dimension of America\u2019s maternal health crisis.\n\nThe United States has the highest pregnancy-related death rate in the developed world. The maternal mortality rate is significantly higher among Black women, who are three to four times more likely than white women to die from pregnancy-related complications. Other birthing people of color, including Hispanic, Native American, and Asian American and Pacific Islander women, also suffer from disproportionate rates of adverse maternal health outcomes.\n\nThe Maternal Vaccination Act will provide funding for a public and provider awareness campaign to promote maternal and child vaccinations, including initiatives to:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-statement-closure-jefferson-county-committee-economic", "Rep. Sewell Statement on the Closure of the Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity", "2021-11-29", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Birmingham, AL \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released a statement following the announcement that the Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity (JCCEO) will be surrendering all of their state and federal funds and closing their doors:\n\n\u201cThis is a devastating loss for the entire Jefferson County community, especially for the children, families, seniors, and low-income residents who rely on the JCCEO for child care, assistance with their utility bills, rent, and other basic necessities.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-statement-loss-head-start-program-jefferson-county-committee", "Rep. Sewell Statement on the Loss of the Head Start Program at the Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity", "2021-11-29", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Birmingham, AL \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement regarding the relinquishment of Head Start grant funding by the Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity (JCCEO):\n\n\u201cThe loss of the Head Start program at JCCEO has already had devastating consequences for the countless employees who have lost their jobs and the Jefferson County children and families who rely on these services for their child care and early education needs.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-joins-conscience-protection-act-defend-rights-healthcare", "Rep. Barry Moore joins Conscience Protection Act to defend rights of healthcare providers to protect the unborn", "2021-11-23", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C.\u2014 Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) joined as an original co-sponsor of the Conscience Protection Act, which would strengthen the rights of healthcare providers to object to medical procedures, namely abortion, that they hold serious moral or religious objections to. Currently, enforcement of existing federal conscience statutes relies on action from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and recent moves by the Biden Administration have made clear that they have little interest in protecting employees from discrimination should they morally or religiously object to participating in certain medical procedures. The Conscience Protection Act would provide a private right of action for employees to defend their conscience rights in court by suing their employer if punished or terminated for registering moral or religious objections. Rep. Andy Harris (MD-01) authored the legislation, which was joined by 99 others including Moore.\n\n\u201cNo healthcare providers should be forced by their employers to carry out a medical procedure against their moral and religious objections,\u201d said Moore. \u201cThis administration has no right to force a medical professional to terminate the life of an innocent child against their moral and religious objections. I thank Congressman Andy Harris for introducing this important bill and am proud to fight alongside him and so many other of my colleagues for the innocent unborn.\u201d\n\nEarlier this year, HHS Secretary Becerra committed that HHS would follow the law in reference to enforcing existing conscience statutes. Sadly, recent news from Vermont indicates the federal position has changed. In July, the Department of Justice (DOJ) mysteriously dropped a lawsuit initially filed in 2020 against the University of Vermont Medical Center after they were found to have violated existing conscience statute on multiple occasions. Specifically, the investigation by HHS revealed that UVMMC scheduled approximately 10 nurses to assist with approximately 20 abortions despite their registered conscience objections, in clear violation of existing law.\n\nIn response to DOJ\u2019s action in dropping suit, Moore joined a bicameral letter to HHS and the DOJ seeking an explanation. The muted response from the Administration may be found by clicking here. These actions by a pro-abortion administration highlight the clear need to pass this bill. An identical version was introduced by Senator Lankford (R-OK) in February 2021.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-welcomes-labor-secretary-marty-walsh-birmingham", "Rep. Sewell Welcomes Labor Secretary Marty Walsh to Birmingham", "2021-11-22", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Birmingham, AL \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) joined Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin in welcoming the U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh to Birmingham, Alabama. The visit was intended to promote the signing of President Biden\u2019s Executive Order 14026 which increases the minimum wage to $15 per hour for federal contractors and the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s Build Back Better Agenda which includes historic investments in housing construction and rehabilitation, economic development, and community revitalization.\n\nThe day began with a visit of Innovation Depot, a startup ecosystem in Birmingham, where Mayor Woodfin, Sec. Walsh, and Rep. Sewell joined University of Alabama-Birmingham President Dr. Ray Watts, leadership from UAB, Innovate Birmingham, and Birmingham Promise for a tour of the facility. Here, they learned about the Birmingham Promise project which provides scholarships and apprenticeships to Birmingham City School students and heard testimonials from former and current students of Innovation Depot.\n\nNext, Rep. Sewell joined Sec. Walsh, Mayor Woodfin, and two local union workers for a rally in the historic Kelly Ingram Park to celebrate the signing of Executive Order 14026. This was followed by a tour of the park where Sec. Walsh saw the \u201cFour Spirits\u201d memorial to the four little girls who died in the 16th Street Church bombing in 1963. Secretary Walsh later toured the 16th Street Baptist Church.\n\nThe visit concluded with a tour of The Dannon Project followed by a roundtable with the Mayor Woodfin, Sec. Walsh, Rep. Sewell, the Executive Director of The Dannon Project Kerri Pruitt, and the Alabama Secretary of Labor Fitzgerald Washington.\n\nRep. Sewell\u2019s remarks from today\u2019s lunch at the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union\u2019s Hall are included below:\n\nI want to thank everyone for being here today, especially the Secretary of Labor Martin Walsh! Doesn\u2019t he have great passion? I love it! You\u2019re like a breath of fresh air, so thank you for being here Mr. Secretary!\n\nI want you to know that we\u2019re going to continue fighting in Washington for everyday people. This president promised to deliver, and I am proud of the fact that he\u2019s delivered on three major things. First, he said that he was going to pass the American Rescue Plan and give money directly to counties, cities, and essential workers. Which is exactly what he did in the American Rescue Plan.\n\nSecondly, he said that he would do infrastructure! The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill 1.2 trillion dollars will create 2 million, good paying jobs every year in the United States of America. I want to thank all of you for your continued work.\n\nThe third thing he promised to deliver on is the Build back Better Act that just passed the House of Representatives. This bill was not just about physical infrastructure, it was about social infrastructure and creating that social safety net to ensure that working families can really do what? Work!\n\nThat includes childcare, elder care, universal pre-k for our children and also healthcare. Your Congresswoman has been blessed that her bill is in that bill which would help the 12 states that did not expand Medicaid ensure that 300,000 Alabamians have quality health insurance. I will continue that fight.\n\nI\u2019m also a proud supporter of the PRO Act, which ensures that unions can organize and collective bargain. This intimidation from management must STOP and I want to thank the Amazon workers of Alabama for leading the way on that.\n\nIn closing, Secretary Walsh, you are welcome to come back! We don\u2019t only have the University of Alabama we have Auburn too. We have a lot of great football players but we also have southern hospitality that we are very, very proud of and that you will continue to experience today.\n\nThank you!\n\nBackground\n\nToday\u2019s events follow several significant milestones in the rollout of President Biden\u2019s Build Back Better Agenda and the fight to rebuild our nation\u2019s infrastructure.\n\nToday, the Department of Labor announced the final rule to implement President Biden\u2019s Executive Order 14026 to increase the hourly minimum wage on federal contracts beginning January 30, 2022. President Biden signed this executive order on April 27, 2021.\n\nThe rule applies in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and specified U.S. territories, and does the following:\n\nIncreases the hourly minimum wage for workers performing work on or in connection with covered federal contracts to $15 beginning Jan. 30, 2022.\n\nContinues to index the federal contract minimum wage in future years to inflation.\n\nEliminates the tipped minimum wage for federal contract employees by 2024.\n\nEnsures a $15 minimum wage for workers with disabilities performing work on or in connection with covered contracts.\n\nRestores minimum wage protections to outfitters and guides operating on federal lands.\n\nOn Monday, November 15, President Biden signed the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the largest long-term investment in our country\u2019s infrastructure and competitiveness in nearly a century. This investment will grow the economy, create good jobs, enhance our competitiveness, and make our economy more sustainable, resilient, and equitable.\n\nThanks to the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: :\n\nAlabama will receive $5.2 billion for federal-aid highway apportioned programs and $225 million for bridge replacement and repairs over five years.\n\nAlabama will receive a minimum allocation of $100 million to help provide broadband coverage across the state.\n\nThe bill makes the largest investment in clean drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in American history, replacing all of the nation\u2019s lead pipes and delivering clean water to millions of families.\n\nOn Friday November 19, the House of Representatives passed President Biden\u2019s historic Build Back Better Act, once-in-a-generation legislation to lower costs for hard-working Alabamians, cut taxes for families and workers, and build an economy that puts working families first. The bill would:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-opposes-dangerous-reconciliation-bill", "Rep. Barry Moore opposes dangerous reconciliation bill", "2021-11-19", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) issued the following statement after voting against the Democrats\u2019 massive multi-trillion dollar reconciliation bill.\n\n\u201cThe most serious threat to our representative democracy is the betrayal of the values that empowered us to become the freest, most prosperous nation in the history of the free world. The dangerous bill advanced by House Democrats today would bring our nation alarmingly closer to the repressive socialist utopia envisioned by power hungry globalists who abhor American exceptionalism and the rights of all individuals. This transformative legislation seeks to elevate government to the all-powerful role of provider of our livelihoods and our liberties, not the protector of our God-given rights that our brilliant Founders created. This battle now goes to the Senate, and I pray that freedom and reason prevail.\"\n\nThe Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates that the gross cost of the legislation will total roughly $2.4 trillion as written, but the gross cost will more than double to $4.9 trillion if all temporary policies are extended. The left-leaning Tax Policy Center found that Biden and Pelosi's Far-Left Socialist spending spree would raise taxes on middle-class Americans by 30%.\n\nAmong its most troubling provisions, this reconciliation bill:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/palmer-democrat-spending-bill-passage-build-back-broke-act", "Palmer on Democrat Spending Bill Passage: \u201cBuild Back Broke Act\u201d", "2021-11-19", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Gary J. Palmer", "P000609", "palmer.house.gov", "palmer", "https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "For Immediate Release\n\nMedia Contact: Elizabeth Hance (202) 225-4921\n\nPalmer on Democrat Spending Bill Passage: \u201cBuild Back Broke Act\u201d\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today in the House of Representatives, Democrats passed their multi-trillion dollar spending package, deceptively titled \u201cBuild Back Better.\u201d Congressman Gary Palmer released the following statement:\n\n\u201cA better title for this bill would be the \u2018Build Back Broke Act,\u2019\u201d Palmer said. \u201cAs the Congressional Budget Office has made clear, the bill will add at least $367 billion to the deficit over the next decade, and it includes a massive tax break for the wealthy that particularly benefits the wealthiest people in blue states.\n\nPalmer continued, \u201cThe bill will further heighten the burdens of surging energy prices, especially for gasoline, natural gas, propane, and heating oil, which will put severe strains on lower income families and seniors on fixed incomes. If the inflationary impact of the bill were not enough, it even includes a natural gas tax. It also funds the hiring of 87,000 new IRS agents and eliminates the Hyde Amendment, which has prohibited federal funding of abortions. It discriminates against church-run and other faith-based childcare providers, undermines parental control of children\u2019s education, further reduces American energy independence, and would provide amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants.\n\nPalmer concluded, \u201cUltimately, because of the process, the American people will not know everything that\u2019s in this bill until it\u2019s too late, because no one has had time to read it. But the portions we have read make it crystal clear that this bill will increase inflation and do great harm to our economy and our fiscal stability. The Democrats persisted in pushing this bill through, despite the warnings of former Obama Administration economists, including Steven Rattner, who said, \u2018How could an Administration loaded with savvy political and economic hands have gotten this critical issue so wrong?\u2019 The American people deserve better than this.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-meets-acting-federal-railroad-administrator-amit-bose-address", "Rep. Sewell Meets with Acting Federal Railroad Administrator Amit Bose to Address Blocked Railroad Crossings", "2021-11-19", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) had a very productive conversation with the Acting Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Amit Bose, about the blocked railroad crossings that have plagued Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional District. Congresswoman Sewell and the Administrator are focused on finding solutions to reduce the number and duration of blocked crossings in the short term while also finding long-term structural solutions to provide permanent relief for urban and rural communities.\n\nAs the only member of the Alabama Delegation to vote for President Biden\u2019s transformative Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Rep. Sewell is thrilled that critical new funding will be directly allocated to solve blocked rail crossings. Rep. Sewell also plans to host a roundtable with Acting Administrator Bose to discuss critical funding in President Biden\u2019s infrastructure bill and hear directly from community leaders and local elected officials about the rail crossing issues throughout Alabama\u2019s 7th District.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-americans-are-sick-congress-bleeding-them-dry-waste-and-pet", "Rep. Barry Moore: Americans are sick of Congress bleeding them dry with waste and pet projects", "2021-11-18", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Moore's remarks as prepared are below:\n\n\"I rise today alarmed by the unprecedented wasteful spending from Washington that is fueling inflation and risking the future of our Republic.\n\n\"Early this year, the Democrats forced through $1.9 trillion in so-called COVID relief with only 9 percent going toward public health funding. At the time, nearly $1 trillion of allocated COVID relief funds remained unspent. Despite the bill\u2019s name, only 9 percent of this funding went towards public health. Oh, and $140 million went to a Silicon Valley subway in Speaker Pelosi\u2019s backyard.\n\n\"Just last week, Congress passed a $1.2 trillion \u201cinfrastructure\u201d bill. Despite that bill\u2019s characterization, less than 10 percent of it went to traditional infrastructure like roads and bridges. Oh, and $200 million went to a park in Speaker Pelosi\u2019s backyard.\n\n\"According to the New York Times, certainly no ally of Republicans, the Democrats\u2019 reconciliation bill before us this week includes 'a $4.1 billion tax break for people who buy electric bicycles, $2.5 billion for \u2018tree equity,\u2019 another $2.5 billion to help \u2018contingency fee\u2019 lawyers recoup their expenses, and a long-sought tax break for producers of sound recordings.'\n\n\"The article concludes that '[m]any obscure provisions may emerge as subjects of ridicule, but Democrats are not shying away from their work. Every single niche has a constituency that regards it as central.'\n\n\"Madam Speaker, this captures exactly what is wrong with Washington. Too many politicians up here will gladly endorse trillions in new spending if a few pennies of pork come back to their district. They put their political futures above their own nation.\n\n\"Well, I am sick of it. And the American people are too. Congress is bleeding the American people dry with waste and pet projects it claims is being spent in their best interests.\n\n\"Sure, I would love for the federal government to build a new road in my district. But I refuse to sacrifice the health and viability of this nation to get it. And most patriotic Americans agree with me.\n\n\"Roads and bridges will come and go. But if we foolishly squander the nation our forefathers fought so hard to create, if we selfishly allow this great American experiment to die because of our own greed, shame on us, because we will have ultimately failed those who elected us to fight for their best interests.\"\n\nClick HERE for the full clip of Rep. Moore\u2019s remarks.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-announces-over-17-million-raise-funding-city-tuscaloosa", "Rep. Sewell Announces Over $17 Million in RAISE Funding for the City of Tuscaloosa", "2021-11-18", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Tuscaloosa, AL \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced $17,149,167 in funding for the City of Tuscaloosa from the U.S. Department of Transportation\u2019s Federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program. This funding will be used to support the city\u2019s Tuscaloosa University Boulevard Corridor project, allowing the City of Tuscaloosa in conjunction with the University of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Transportation to make necessary transportation infrastructure improvements.\n\n\u201cThis is great news for the City of Tuscaloosa and its partners! Investing in our infrastructure provides cities with the revenue they need to not only rebuild but modernize and make room for new innovative development,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cI applaud the City of Tuscaloosa, the University of Alabama, and the Alabama Department of Transportation for working together to rebuild and revitalize this community. These are the types of funding opportunities that will ensure that the 7th Congressional District can build back better!\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe City of Tuscaloosa received a federal grant of $17,149,167 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to support the city and its partners, the University of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Transportation, to make transportation infrastructure improvements.\n\nSpecifically, the RAISE funding will support the following:\n\nTechnology upgrades\n\nStormwater drainage improvements to address resilience and environmental issues\n\nExpand pedestrian access from residential areas to institutional and retail areas\n\n\u201cThe City of Tuscaloosa could not be more thrilled to be among the recipients of the Department of Transportation\u2019s RAISE Grant. These funds will give us the opportunity to make improvements to one of the major arteries connecting all of Tuscaloosa and will provide better connectivity across our community,\u201d said Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox. \u201cThe enhancements that will be made to the University Blvd corridor will include increased storm drain capacity, streetscape enhancements, advancements in security and safety measures, and the inclusion of bike lanes and underground utilities in several locations.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-announces-over-800000-cops-grant-funding-cities-fairfield-and", "Rep. Sewell Announces Over $800,000 in COPS Grant Funding for Cities of Fairfield and Greensboro", "2021-11-18", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Birmingham, AL \u2014 Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced over $800,000 in federal grant funding for the cities of Fairfield and Greensboro through the Department of Justice\u2019s (DOJ) Office of Community-Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) COPS Hiring Program (CHP). The awards will allow local agencies to hire additional full-time law enforcement professionals and support critical community oriented community policing programs that reduce crime and keep our communities safe.\n\n\u201cThis is fantastic news for the cities of Fairfield and Greensboro!\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cThis critical grant funding will help keep these cities safe by ensuring that local law enforcement agencies have the resources they need to implement community oriented policing and build trust among the members of our community.\u201d\n\nCOPS grant funding totaling $803,179 was awarded to the two cities in the following amounts:\n\nCity of Fairfield - $241,136\n\nCity of Greensboro - $562,043\n\nCHP is a competitive award program intended to reduce crime and advance public safety through community policing. CHP provides funds directly to law enforcement agencies to hire new or rehire additional career law enforcement officers, thereby increasing their community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts. The complete list of awards can be found here.\n\nSince its creation in 1994, COPS has invested more than $14 billion to advance community policing, including grants awarded to more than 13,000 state, local and Tribal law enforcement agencies to fund the hiring and redeployment of more than 135,000 officers. CHP, COPS\u2019 flagship program, continues to be in demand today: In FY21, COPS received 590 applications requesting nearly 3,000 law enforcement positions. For FY22, President Biden has requested $537 million for CHP, an increase of $300 million.\n\n\u201cWe are committed to providing police departments with the resources needed to help ensure community safety and build community trust,\u201d said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. \u201cThe grants we are announcing today will enable law enforcement agencies across the country to hire more than 1,000 additional officers to support vitally important community oriented policing programs.\u201d\n\nTo learn more about CHP, click here. For additional information about the COPS Office, click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-votes-president-biden-s-historic-build-back-better-act", "Rep. Sewell Votes for President Biden\u2019s Historic Build Back Better Act", "2021-11-18", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted to pass President Biden\u2019s historic Build Back Better Act, once-in-a-generation legislation to lower costs for hard-working Alabamians, cut taxes for families and workers, and build an economy that puts working families first. Notably, it will not raise taxes on anyone making under $400,000 per year. Among its many provisions, the bill would close the Medicaid coverage gap, create good-paying jobs, lower child care and health care costs, create universal pre-K, establish paid family and medical leave, reduce housing costs, and make the largest investment in combating the climate crisis in American history. The bill passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 220-213 and will now make its way to the U.S. Senate.\n\n\u201cWithin six weeks of President Biden taking office, we passed the American Rescue Plan to save our economy, crush the pandemic, and deliver critical relief to Americans everywhere,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cJust last week, we delivered the largest investment in our nation\u2019s infrastructure in nearly a century. Now, with the passage of President Biden\u2019s historic Build Back Better Act, House Democrats are delivering on our promise to build an economy that puts working families first!\u201d\n\n\u201cFor far too long, those at the very top have seen their fortunes grow while hard-working Americans have been squeezed,\u201d continued Sewell. \u201cNot anymore\u2014I\u2019m proud to report that the Build Back Better Act will uplift Alabama\u2019s most underserved communities with transformational progress! The bill will provide affordable health insurance to Alabamians caught in the coverage gap, lower prescription drug costs, create universal pre-K, extend the Child Tax Credit, address the climate crisis and environmental injustice with bold action, and so much more. Together, President Biden and Congressional Democrats will continue to deliver historic progress for the American people!\u201d\n\nThe Build Back Better Act:\n\nCreates Millions of Good-Paying Jobs - Together with the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Build Back Better Act will create an average of 2 million jobs per year over the course of the next decade.\n\nCuts Taxes for Families and Workers - Prior to the pandemic, 16% of children under the age of 18 in Alabama lived in poverty. The Build Back Better Act will bolster financial security and spur economic growth in Alabama by reducing taxes on the middle class and those striving to break into it. The bill will extend Child Tax Credit (CTC) increases of $300/month per child under 6 or $250/month per child ages 6 to 17. This will continue the largest one-year reduction in child poverty in history. Critically, the agreement includes permanent refundability for the Child Tax Credit, meaning that the neediest families will continue to receive the full Child Tax Credit over the long-run. The bill will also provide a tax cut of up to $1,500 for 274,300 low-wage workers in Alabama by extending the American Rescue Plan\u2019s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) expansion.\n\nCloses the Medicaid Coverage Gap and Provides the Largest Expansion of Affordable Health Care in a Decade - Because states like Alabama refuse to expand Medicaid, about 4 million Americans and nearly 300,000 Alabamians lack health insurance. The Build Back Better Act will close the Medicaid coverage gap by extending through 2025 the enhanced premium subsidies in the ACA Marketplace that were included in the American Rescue Plan. In doing so, it will ensure that every Alabamian and every American in the Medicaid coverage gap has access to affordable health insurance.\n\nExpands Medicare with Hearing Coverage for Seniors - Beginning January 1, 2023, the bill allows for qualified audiologists to deliver aural rehabilitation and treatment services under Medicare, in addition to the hearing and balance assessment services provided under current law. It also allows for qualified hearing aid professionals to deliver hearing assessment services under Medicare. The bill also provides for coverage of hearing aids under Medicare Part B forindividuals with moderately severe, severe or profound loss in one or both ears.\n\nLowers Prescription Drug Costs - The Build Back Better Act allows the Secretary of HHS to negotiate certain drug prices and halts price hikes above inflation for all Americans. It ensures that Americans with diabetes don\u2019t pay more than $35 per month for their insulin. It also creates a new, out-of-pocket cap of $2,000 on what seniors pay for their drugs in Medicare Part D.\n\nLowers Child Care Costs - Working families across Alabama are facing a child care crisis. The high cost of child care is straining family budgets and pushing millions of Alabamians out of the workforce \u2013 a majority of whom are women. The lack of affordable child care is also hurting our economy. As workers are forced to stay home, employers are struggling to fill job openings to meet demand and grow their businesses. The Build Back Better Act will dramatically lower the cost of child care for many families. Under the bill, the vast majority of families would not pay more than seven percent of their income on child care, representing an enormous savings from what they pay now. The bill invests a total $390 billion for the child care initiative and the universal preschool initiative. Under the bill, child care providers would also have resources to raise wages for child care workers and expand available supply to serve more children and families.\n\nEstablishes Paid Family and Medical Leave - The United States lags behind the rest of the industrialized world when it comes to guaranteeing paid family and medical leave. Only 21 percent of American workers have access to employer-provided paid family leave, and just 42 percent of American workers have access to paid medical leave through an employer-provided plan. The Build Back Better Act establishes a universal and permanent family and medical leave program. The program provides four weeks of paid parental, family caregiving, and medical leave.\n\nProvides Universal, High-Quality, Free Pre-K for Every 3- and 4-year old in America - Today, only 23% of 3- and 4-year-olds in Alabama have access to publicly funded preschool, and it costs about $8,600 per year for those who can\u2019t access a publicly-funded program. The Build Back Better Act will enable Alabama to expand access to free, high-quality preschool to more than about 105,000 additional 3- and 4-year-olds per year and increase the quality of preschool for children who are already enrolled. Parents will be able to send their children to the preschool setting of their choice\u2014from public schools to child care providers to Head Start\u2014leading to lifelong educational benefits, allowing more parents to go back to work, and building a stronger foundation for Alabama\u2019s future economic competitiveness.\n\nInvests in HBCUs, TCUs and MSIs - The Build Back Better Act invests $3 billion in a competitive grant program to improve the research capacity and research and development infrastructure at four-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). The competitive grant program will consist of planning grants for a period of one to two years and implementation grants for a period of one to five years. The bill also invests $6 billion in institutional aid grants to HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs, which can be used by these institutions to strengthen their academic, administrative, and fiscal capabilities and award need-based financial aid to low-income students.\n\nReduces Housing Costs and Expands Housing Options - 260,000 renters in Alabama are rent burdened, meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on rent, while homeownership remains out of reach for many families. The Build Back Better Act will expand rental assistance for Alabama renters, while also increasing the supply of high-quality housing through the construction and rehabilitation of over 1 million affordable housing units nationwide. It will address the capital needs of the entire public housing stock in America and it includes one of the largest investments in down payment assistance in history, enabling more first-generation homebuyers to purchase their first home.\n\nMakes the Largest Effort to Combat Climate Change in American History - From 2010 to 2020, Alabama experienced 38 extreme weather events, costing up to $20 billion in damages. The Build Back Better Act is the largest effort to combat climate change in American history, investing $555 billion over 10 years in clean energy and climate investments. It contains green tax credits which will save the average American family hundreds of dollars per year in energy costs. It also Ensures clean energy technology \u2013 from wind turbine blades to solar panels to electric cars \u2013 will be built in the United States, creating hundreds of thousands of good jobs here at home.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/aderholt-sends-letter-fbi-director-christopher-wray", "Aderholt Sends Letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray", "2021-11-16", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Robert B. Aderholt", "A000055", "aderholt.house.gov", "aderholt", "https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "This office is located on the backside of the Cullman Dental Arts building up the handicap ramp. It serves Cullman and Winston Counties.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Marshall, DeKalb, and Blount Counties.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Fayette, Lamar, Marion and Walker Counties. It also serves the portion of Tuscaloosa County north of the Black Warrior River, but also down the western side of the county to include the Ralph, Fosters areas.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Colbert and Franklin Counties. It also serves residents of Lauderdale County from roughly Center Star, west to the Mississippi line.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office is located on the backside of the Cullman Dental Arts building up the handicap ramp. It serves Cullman and Winston Counties.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Marshall, DeKalb, and Blount Counties.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Fayette, Lamar, Marion and Walker Counties. It also serves the portion of Tuscaloosa County north of the Black Warrior River, but also down the western side of the county to include the Ralph, Fosters areas.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Colbert and Franklin Counties. It also serves residents of Lauderdale County from roughly Center Star, west to the Mississippi line.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-aderholt-conducts-meeting-faa-concerning-proposed-gadsden", "Congressman Aderholt Conducts Meeting with FAA Concerning Proposed Gadsden Rendering Plant", "2021-11-16", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Robert B. Aderholt", "A000055", "aderholt.house.gov", "aderholt", "https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "For Immediate Release: November 16, 2021\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2014 Tuesday morning, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) conducted a meeting between the Federal Aviation Administration and the stakeholders, both those in favor of and those opposed to the proposed Gadsden Rendering Plant at the Gadsden Airport.\n\n\"I want to thank everyone at the FAA who made this meeting possible. I think it clarified their current thinking about the status of this proposal. During the meeting, the FAA seemed to be clear that any use of airport property for a non-aeronautical purpose must first receive their approval, which has not occurred up to this point.\n\n\"In addition, any sale or lease of the property must also receive FAA approval. There has been some confusion related to a recent letter from the FAA [regarding the agency's Aeronautical Study Number 2021-ASO-4634-NRA] and that this somehow indicated the FAA's approval of the plant to go forward. However, from the meeting today, the FAA made it plain that this was simply an approval of the height of the proposed plant and what impact it could have on airport glide paths. It was not an approval of what the building would be used for. The FAA officials reiterated their concern for how this proposed plant could attract wildlife that could be a hazard to aviation.\n\n\"According to the FAA, any attempt to sell or lease the property without their approval will lead to an immediate investigation. Any unapproved sale or lease could be found to be in conflict with FAA rules, thereby jeopardizing future federal grant funding to the Gadsden Airport Authority.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-rep-barry-moores-bill-expanding-veterans-benefits-surviving-0", "House passes Rep. Barry Moore's bill expanding veterans benefits to surviving beneficiaries", "2021-11-15", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Moore's remarks as prepared are below:\n\n\"Madam Speaker, today I rise in support of the Senate version of my bill, the Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021. Members of our military and their families sacrifice so much in service to our country. As a grateful nation, we have accepted the responsibility to ensure that the educational needs of the survivors and dependents of our fallen heroes are provided for.\n\n\"The Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) program currently provides $1,224 a month to eligible participants to help cover the costs of higher education. The program is available for survivors and dependents of certain servicemembers who died on active duty or were later found to be 100% service-connected disabled or died of a service-connected disability.\n\n\"The Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act would expand DEA program benefits, requiring GI Bill eligible schools to extend in-state tuition benefits to beneficiaries of the Dependents Educational Assistance Program \u2013 bringing the rules for this program in line with the Post 9/11GI Bill.\n\n\"It is fitting that this bill bears the name of U.S. Army Colonel John McHugh. Col. McHugh was tragically killed 11 years ago by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan. The loved ones left behind by this fallen hero have suffered unimaginable pain. The least we can do for his family, and others like them, is honor our commitment to them and ensure their education is affordable.\n\n\"Col. McHugh\u2019s family resides in my Southeast Alabama district in Enterprise. It gives me great pride that the name of this bill honors Col. McHugh\u2019s legacy. This legislation is a commonsense solution to help our heroes\u2019 families meet their higher education goals. I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of this bill.\"\n\nClick HERE for the full clip of Rep. Moore\u2019s remarks.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/palmer-new-funding-birminghams-northern-beltline", "Palmer on New Funding for Birmingham\u2019s Northern Beltline", "2021-11-15", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Gary J. Palmer", "P000609", "palmer.house.gov", "palmer", "https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "For Immediate Release\n\nMedia Contact: Elizabeth Hance (202) 225-4921\n\nPalmer on New Funding for Birmingham\u2019s Northern Beltline\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 The newly passed infrastructure bill, signed into law by President Biden, includes legislation introduced by Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) and Congressman David Trone (MD-06) that will provide critical funding to help complete the Northern Beltline. The provision in the infrastructure bill was inserted from the Finish the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) Act and would provide $1.25 billion for construction of incomplete sections of the ADHS. More specifically, Alabama will receive $369 million over the next five years for construction of the Northern Beltline, Alabama\u2019s only ADHS project that has yet to be completed. Congressman Palmer released the following statement:\n\n\u201cFunding the Northern Beltline has consistently been one of my top priorities,\u201d Palmer said. \u201cBirmingham is currently one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country without a complete beltline around it. Completing the Northern Beltline will benefit the entire region and enhance economic development and employment opportunities.\n\n\u201cThe Appalachian Regional Commission has noted the completion will have an annual economic impact exceeding $2 billion in 10 years and has the potential to create 14,000 jobs,\u201d Palmer concluded. \u201cThis is the opportunity we have been working for as a region and a state. Now is the time for us to take advantage of it and complete the work by finishing the Northern Beltline and building a better future for the Birmingham metro area and central Alabama.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-attend-signing-infrastructure-bill-white-house", "Rep. Sewell to Attend Signing of Infrastructure Bill at the White House", "2021-11-15", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) will join President Biden for the signing of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act at the White House. The bill\u2014which passed the House of Representatives on Friday, November 5th\u2014is the largest investment in U.S. infrastructure in nearly a century. As the only member of the Alabama Congressional delegation to vote in favor of the bill, Rep. Sewell played a lead role in securing the inclusion of critical provisions that will benefit Alabama\u2019s 7th District.\n\n\u201cThanks to our hard work, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act contains transformational provisions that will directly benefit the people of Alabama\u2019s 7th District,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cIn addition to creating jobs and rebuilding our roads and bridges, the bill will help alleviate blocked railroad crossings and invest hundreds of millions of dollars in improving Alabama\u2019s water infrastructure. Today, I will proudly stand with President Biden as he signs this bill and delivers these historic wins for the people!\u201d\n\nPresident Biden\u2019s Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act contains several provisions that will address blocked railroad crossings:\n\nThe Railroad Crossing Elimination Program - This section would authorize $500 million a year for the new Railroad Crossing Elimination grant program. This includes a small set-aside to carry out a highway-rail grade crossing safety information and education program.\n\nBlocked Crossing Portal - This section would require the Federal Railroad Administration to establish a blocked crossing portal to collect information about blocked highway-rail grade crossings from the public. The Federal Railroad Administration is to use the information to assess the impact of blocked crossings, inform outreach to communities and railroads about blocked crossings, and produce an annual report on the program. This pilot program will expire three years after enactment.\n\nNational Academies Study On Trains Longer Than 7,500 Feet -This section requires the Secretary to spend between $1 million and $2 million on a report by the National Academies on the operations, safety, and efficiency of trains longer than 7,500 feet, to be submitted to relevant Congressional committees within two years.\n\nRailroad point of contact for public safety issues - This section would require all railroads to provide contact information on a public website so that the public could report public safety issues to the railroad.\n\nThe Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will make transformational investments in Alabama\u2019s water infrastructure.\n\nCurrently, up to 10 million American households and 400,000 schools and child care centers lack safe drinking water. Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, based on the traditional state revolving fund formula, Alabama will expect to receive $782 million over five years to improve water infrastructure across the state and ensure that clean, safe drinking water is a right in all communities. The bill also includes $23 billion nationally for the bipartisan Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act.\n\nThe Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will also:\n\nCreate Millions of Good-Paying Jobs - Together with the Build Back Better Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will create an average of 2 million jobs per year over the course of the next decade.\n\nRepair and Rebuild Alabama\u2019s Roads and Bridges - The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system. Based on formula funding alone, Alabama would expect to receive:\n\n$5.2 billion for federal-aid highway apportioned programs\n\n$225 million for bridge replacement and repairs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act over five years.\n\nAlabama can also compete for the $12.5 billion Bridge Investment Program for economically significant bridges and nearly $16 billion of national funding in the bill dedicated for major projects that will deliver substantial economic benefits to communities.\n\nConnect Every Alabamian to High-speed Internet - Broadband internet is necessary for Albamians to do their jobs, participate equally in school learning, health care, and to stay connected. Yet 18% of Alabama households do not have an internet subscription, and 11.5% of Alabama residents live in areas where, under the FCC\u2019s benchmark, there is no broadband infrastructure. Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Alabama will receive a minimum allocation of $100 million to help provide broadband coverage across the state, including providing access to the at least 565,000 Alabamians who currently lack it. It also makes 1,518,000 Alabamians (31%) eligible for the Affordability Connectivity Benefit, which will help low-income families afford internet access.\n\nImprove Healthy, Sustainable Transportation Options - Alabamians who take public transportation spend an extra 66.2% of their time commuting and non-White households are 4.5 times more likely to commute via public transportation. 25% of transit vehicles in the state are past useful life. Based on formula funding alone, Alabama would expect to receive more than $400 million over five years under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to improve public transportation options across the state.\n\nInvest in the Future of Electric Vehicle (EV) Travel in Alabama - The bill will build a network of EV chargers to facilitate long-distance travel and provide convenient charging options. The U.S. market share of plug-in electric vehicle (EV) sales is only one-third the size of the Chinese EV market. The bill invests $7.5 billion to build out the first-ever national network of EV chargers in the United States and is a critical element in the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s plan to accelerate the adoption of EVs to address the climate crisis and support domestic manufacturing jobs. Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Alabama would expect to receive $79 million over five years to support the expansion of an EV charging network in the state. Alabama will also have the opportunity to apply for the $2.5 billion in grant funding dedicated to EV charging in the bill.\n\nImprove Alabama\u2019s Airports - The United States built modern aviation, but our airports lag far behind our competitors. Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, airports in Alabama would receive approximately $140 million for infrastructure development for airports over five years.\n\nProtect Alabama\u2019s Infrastructure from Climate Change and Cyber Attacks - The bill will prepare more of Alabama\u2019s infrastructure for the impacts of climate change, cyber-attacks, and extreme weather events. From 2010 to 2020, Alabama has experienced 38 extreme weather events, costing the state up to $20 billion in damages. Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, based on historical formula funding levels, Alabama will expect to receive:\n\n$23 million over five years to protect against wildfires; and\n\n$19 million to protect against cyberattacks.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-hosts-10th-annual-job-fair-bessemer-announces-selma-next-year", "Rep. Sewell Hosts 10th Annual Job Fair in Bessemer, Announces Selma as Next Year\u2019s Job Fair Site", "2021-11-15", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Bessemer, AL - On Tuesday, November 9th, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) hosted the 10th Annual Congressional Job Fair at the Bessemer Civic Center. This year\u2019s event featured over 50 employers from across 10 industry sectors. Returning to an in-person setting after two years, the Job Fair welcomed almost 500 job seekers. The Job Fair serves as an opportunity to foster economic growth across the 7th Congressional District, reflecting Rep. Sewell\u2019s dedication to promoting job opportunities by connecting employers directly with job seekers. It is Rep. Sewell\u2019s largest constituent outreach event of the year. Rep. Sewell is pleased to announce that next year's job fair will be held in her hometown of Selma, Alabama.\n\n\u201cLike me, many Americans who grew up surrounded by poverty saw the lasting effects of historic disinvestment in their communities long before the COVID-19 pandemic brought these issues into sharp clarity,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cSince coming to Congress, I have made it my mission to address those very factors, making a commitment to the people of my District to bring economic opportunities directly to them. As one of my top priorities, the annual job fair is vital to creating a better future for Alabama families by promoting and advancing economic prosperity in the 7th District. I am beyond pleased at how well this year\u2019s job fair went! I am thrilled that we were able to return to an in-person venue, and I know that continuing to connect job seekers to employers will help us Build Back Better!\u201d\n\nEmployers attending the 10th Annual Job Fair included:\n\nAutomotive\n\nHonda of Alabama\n\nHyundai\n\nMercedes Benz\n\nStaffing Agencies\n\nInTime Staffing\n\nDiverse Staffing\n\nPersonnel Staffing, Inc.\n\nSnelling\n\nRestaurants/Food Mgt/ Hospitality\n\nWaffle House\n\nMilo\u2019s Tea Company\n\nStarbucks\n\nRetail\n\nGoodwill Alabama\n\nGovernment/State and Federal Agencies\n\nPersonnel Board of Jefferson County\n\nAlabama Alcoholic and Beverage Control Board\n\nAlabama Department of Labor\n\nState of Alabama Personnel Department\n\nAlabama Department of Human Resources\n\nAlabama Department of Youth Services\n\nAlabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources\n\nAlabama Forestry Commission\n\nAlabama Department of Environmental Management\n\nCity of Selma\n\nUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham- Recruitment Services\n\nJefferson County Commission\n\nUnited States Postal Service\n\nHealth Services\n\nWhatley Health Services, Inc\n\nVaughan Regional Medical Center\n\nRural Health Medical Program\n\nBirmingham VA Medical Center\n\nMainstreet Family Care\n\nBlue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama\n\nManufacturing/Production/Processing\n\nAustal, USA\n\nAllstate Beverage Company\n\nPeco Foods\n\nBuffalo Rock Company- Pepsi\n\nCoca Cola Bottling Company United, Inc\n\nGD Copper\n\nDollar General\n\nDeShazo LLC\n\nAmazon\n\nLaw Enforcement/Fire Rescue\n\nSelma Fire Department\n\nCity of Selma Police Department\n\nAlabama Department of Corrections\n\nBirmingham Police Department\n\nFCI Aliceville\n\nMontgomery County Police Department\n\nJefferson County Sheriff\u2019s Office\n\nTransportation/Utilities/Telecommunications/Construction\n\nAveritt Express\n\nAlabama Power\n\nAT&T\n\nBanking\n\nRegions\n\nEducation and Resources\n\nJefferson State Community College\n\nMontgomery Job Corps\n\nLawson State Community College\n\nDannon project\n\nAIDT\n\nWorkFaith Birmingham", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-defends-alabama-small-businesses-harmed-covid-restrictions", "Rep. Barry Moore defends Alabama small businesses harmed by COVID restrictions", "2021-11-12", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) delivered a letter to the Small Business Administrator Guzman to bring attention to challenges associated with the Small Business Administration\u2019s COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) and requested an update on efforts to improve and streamline the program.\n\n\u201cOver the last several months, my office has received a variety of inquiries and requests from small business owners about help through the EIDL program,\u201d Rep. Moore wrote. \u201cApplicants have experienced delays in their application approvals and in increases to their initially approved amounts. More specifically, my office has received frustrating reports from applicants who submitted the requested documentation and received initial approval for EIDL increases only to then receive a denial of their application. These applicants then appealed the decision, submitted the same documentation again, and then received approval. This process is absolutely confounding.\u201d\n\nThe letter continues, \u201cWhile these constituents have received communications from the Small Business Administration about efforts to streamline the process and reduce delays, applicants appear to still be dealing with the same challenges. I am sure you will agree that this lack of progress does little to assist our struggling small businesses and ultimately stands in the way of their success. As such, I would like to request an update on your current strategy to improve and streamline this burdensome process.\u201d\n\nThe full letter is available here.\n\nImage\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/palmer-and-colleagues-demand-cbo-cost-analysis-build-back-better", "Palmer and Colleagues Demand CBO Cost Analysis of \u201cBuild Back Better\u201d Legislation", "2021-11-10", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Gary J. Palmer", "P000609", "palmer.house.gov", "palmer", "https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "For Immediate Release\n\nMedia Contact: Elizabeth Hance (202) 225-4921\n\nPalmer and Colleagues Demand CBO Cost Analysis of \u201cBuild Back Better\u201d Legislation\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) and a number of his colleagues have sent a letter to Congressional Budget Office Director, Phillip Swagel, requesting a true cost analysis of the Democrats\u2019 Build Back Better legislation. On sending the letter, Palmer released the following statement:\n\n\u201cThe nation will have to build back from the brink of bankruptcy, should this legislation ever become law,\u201d Palmer said. \u201cAlthough the Democrats are pretending to scale back on a number of the unwarranted programs in it, we have no idea what the true price tag is for these policies that would fundamentally undermine our Republic and move us one step closer to socialism.\n\n\u201cI have seen more than one or two budget gimmicks during my time in Congress, and this package is full of them,\u201d Palmer continued. \u201cFor instance, the legislation partially funds programs and pretends they will come to an end, even though the clear intention is to make them permanent. This is why we have requested that the CBO Director conduct a true analysis, so that Congress and the American people have a real understanding of just how much this monstrosity will cost. Independent groups have consistently said this bill is not paid for and will increase the deficit. This analysis will expose all of the bill\u2019s budget gimmicks and hopefully end this misleading effort to run our country over the fiscal cliff.\u201d\n\nCongressman Palmer\u2019s letter to Director Swagel can be read here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-sends-letter-federal-railroad-administration-urging-action", "Rep. Sewell Sends Letter to Federal Railroad Administration Urging Action on Blocked Railroad Crossings, Requests Visit from DOT Secretary Buttigieg", "2021-11-07", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) sent a letter to Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Deputy Administrator Amit Bose urging swift action to address blocked railroad crossings in Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional District. She also sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg inviting him to visit the district to see first-hand how rail crossing blockages impact small businesses, students, and community members. The letters are the latest of Rep. Sewell\u2019s ongoing efforts to address blocked railroad crossings which have plagued the 7th District for years.\n\n\u201cOur communities in the 7th District continue to suffer from unacceptable train blockages that put public safety at risk and make life more difficult for my constituents,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201c I am working with the Biden Administration to find long-term solutions at the federal level, but in the meantime, swift action is urgently needed to solve the current crisis. It is my hope that continued cooperation on the federal, state, and local level will prompt much-needed action.\u201d\n\nIn December 2019, the FRA launched a Blocked Crossing Incident Reporter website where the public and law enforcement can report the date, time, location, and duration that a crossing was blocked. The agency intends to use the data collected to achieve a better understanding of the location, duration, and impacts of blocked crossings.\n\nIn 2018, Rep. Sewell co-authored a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting a report on the impact of longer freight trains and blocked railroad crossings. A number of recommendations from the resulting GAO report were included in President Biden\u2019s bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which passed the House of Representatives on Friday, November 5th, 2021. Rep. Sewell was also a strong advocate for the rail funding in the legislation, which includes $5 billion for rail improvements and safety grants, as well as the $3 billion for grade crossing safety improvements to help resolve the rail crossing blockages that have impacted underserved communities for too long.\n\nPresident Biden\u2019s Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act contains several provisions that address blocked railroad crossings:\n\nThe Railroad Crossing Elimination Program - This section would authorize $500 million a year for the new Railroad Crossing Elimination grant program. This includes a small set-aside to carry out a highway-rail grade crossing safety information and education program.\n\nBlocked Crossing Portal - This section would require the Federal Railroad Administration to establish a blocked crossing portal to collect information about blocked highway-rail grade crossings from the public. The Federal Railroad Administration is to use the information to assess the impact of blocked crossings, inform outreach to communities and railroads about blocked crossings, and produce an annual report on the program. This pilot program will expire three years after enactment.\n\nNational Academies Study on Trains Longer Than 7,500 Feet -This section requires the Secretary to spend between $1 million and $2 million on a report by the National Academies on the operations, safety, and efficiency of trains longer than 7,500 feet, to be submitted to relevant Congressional committees within two years.\n\nRailroad point of contact for public safety issues - This section would require all railroads to provide contact information on a public website so that the public could report public safety issues to the railroad.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-votes-against-democrats-radical-infrastructure-bill", "Rep. Barry Moore votes against Democrats' radical 'infrastructure' bill", "2021-11-06", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Early this morning, Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) voted against passage of the Democrats' $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. Moore also voted against a procedural motion to provide a path forward for the Democrats multi-trillion dollar tax-and-spend reconciliation bill. Speaker Pelosi linked the two bills together to ensure passage of the even larger reconciliation package.\n\n\u201cAround midnight last night, I voted against President Biden and Speaker Pelosi\u2019s 'infrastructure' bill that only directs about 10 percent of its total spending to traditional infrastructure, with less than half of that going to roads and bridges,\" said Moore. \"The bulk of this bill's spending goes towards the Democrats' radical progressive wish list and giveaways to urban Democrat districts, including millions for projects in Speaker Pelosi's home district.\n\n\"Not only was this so-called infrastructure bill bad legislation, but because of the deal struck between Pelosi and her caucus members, a vote for the infrastructure bill was also a vote to grease the wheels for Democrats to pass their wildly expensive socialist reconciliation bill. I stand with the American people in strongly opposing the Democrats' radical agenda, and I will continue fighting against efforts to expand Big Government at the expense of our individual freedoms.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/palmer-passage-democrat-infrastructure-bill", "Palmer on Passage of Democrat Infrastructure Bill", "2021-11-06", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Gary J. Palmer", "P000609", "palmer.house.gov", "palmer", "https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "For Immediate Release\n\nMedia Contact: Elizabeth Hance (202) 225-4921\n\nPalmer on Passage of Democrat Infrastructure Bill\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Tonight in the House of Representatives, after weeks of debate and disorder within their ranks, the Democrats passed their infrastructure bill, but further delayed a vote on their Build Back Better tax-and-spending package. Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) released the following statement:\n\n\u201cDemocrats have been in disarray and arguing amongst themselves for weeks over the specifics of these bills. The fundamental problems with both bills haven\u2019t changed,\u201d Palmer said. \u201cOur economy is struggling, and our national debt already presents a serious national security threat, but the Democrats have shown they are willing to recklessly push through a bill that costs over a trillion dollars with only about 10 percent going to roads and bridges. I fully support funding for infrastructure that is focused on national priorities rather than wasting hundreds of billions of dollars on a Green New Deal wish list and programs under the guise of human infrastructure that simply expand government control of our lives.\n\nPalmer concluded, \u201cAt least the bill includes legislation which I introduced with Rep. David Trone (D-MD) that includes funding for the Birmingham Northern Beltline.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-slams-made-america-tax-benefiting-foreign-workers-expense", "Rep. Barry Moore slams 'Made in America tax' for benefiting foreign workers at expense of Americans", "2021-11-05", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Moore's remarks as prepared are below:\n\n\"President Reagan said the government\u2019s idea on the economy is 'if it moves, tax it, if it keeps moving, regulate it, and if it stops moving, subsidize it.' If government would stop taxing and regulating, we wouldn\u2019t need the subsidizing. But Democrats are the champions of Big Government because they would rather gain power through taxes and regulations than see our economy grow. That\u2019s what their tax and spend agenda is all about - power.\n\n\"Today, the Biden economic crisis is raging, yet President Biden and Speaker Pelosi are pushing a 'Made In America' tax that will only aggravate the crises facing America.\n\n\"The Made in America tax policy in this bill will drive up taxes on US firms and workers both at home and in every country they do business in around the world. This bill would also create a complex, parallel tax system that punishes investment in American production, permanently stops key domestic mineral development, and allows China to continue to have a monopoly in the critical mineral market.\n\n\"The Democrats\u2019 Made in America tax would give more power to Washington but make it better to be a foreign company or foreign worker than to be an American one.\n\n\"We need leaders in Washington who will put Americans first.\"\n\nClick HERE for the full clip of Rep. Moore\u2019s remarks.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-votes-largest-investment-us-infrastructure-nearly-century", "Rep. Sewell Votes for Largest Investment in U.S. Infrastructure in Nearly a Century", "2021-11-05", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted to pass President Biden\u2019s historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the largest investment in U.S. infrastructure in nearly a century. This legislation will create millions of good-paying jobs, repair Alabama\u2019s crumbling roads and bridges, expand access to high-speed affordable internet, and make transformational investments in Alabama\u2019s drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. The bill's many provisions will supercharge America\u2019s global competitiveness and put our nation back on track to have world class infrastructure. The bill passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 228-206 and will now make its way to President Biden\u2019s desk to be signed into law.\n\n\u201cToday we\u2019ve made history!\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cThanks to President Biden and Congressional Democrats, the United States Congress has passed the largest investment in our nation\u2019s infrastructure in nearly a century. With today\u2019s vote, President Biden has accomplished what previous administrations have been trying to do for decades.\u201d\n\n\u201cAlabama\u2019s infrastructure has been falling behind for far too long,\u201d continued Sewell. \u201cThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act contains transformational provisions that will revitalize the 7th District by creating good paying jobs, fixing our crumbling roads and bridges, expanding access to broadband, and finally addressing our broken water infrastructure. I fought to ensure that equity is a central focus of this bill, and I\u2019m proud that it will uplift hard-working Alabamians from our biggest cities to our most rural communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cI want to thank Representative Sewell for her hard work passing the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,\u201d said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. \u201cFor too long we\u2019ve neglected investments in critical areas that directly impact American workers, American businesses and American families. One of the many historic investments in this bill is the effort to bridge the digital divide and ensure all Americans have access to reliable, affordable broadband. Broadband is not a luxury, it\u2019s a necessity. Thanks to President Biden\u2019s vision and the Congresswoman\u2019s tireless effort to get this passed, we can now bring affordable broadband to every community in Alabama.\u201d\n\nThe Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will:\n\nCreate Millions of Good-Paying Jobs - Together with the Build Back Better Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will create an average of 2 million jobs per year over the course of the next decade.\n\nRepair and Rebuild Alabama\u2019s Roads and Bridges - The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system. Based on formula funding alone, Alabama would expect to receive:\n\n$5.2 billion for federal-aid highway apportioned programs\n\n$225 million for bridge replacement and repairs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act over five years.\n\nAlabama can also compete for the $12.5 billion Bridge Investment Program for economically significant bridges and nearly $16 billion of national funding in the bill dedicated for major projects that will deliver substantial economic benefits to communities.\n\nConnect Every Alabamian to High-speed Internet - Broadband internet is necessary for Alabamians to do their jobs, participate equally in school learning, health care, and to stay connected. Yet 18% of Alabama households do not have an internet subscription, and 11.5% of Alabama residents live in areas where, under the FCC\u2019s benchmark, there is no broadband infrastructure. Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Alabama will receive a minimum allocation of $100 million to help provide broadband coverage across the state, including providing access to the at least 565,000 Alabamians who currently lack it. It also makes 1,518,000 Alabamians (31%) eligible for the Affordability Connectivity Benefit, which will help low-income families afford internet access.\n\nMake Transformational Investments in Alabama\u2019s Water Infrastructure - Currently, up to 10 million American households and 400,000 schools and child care centers lack safe drinking water. Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, based on the traditional state revolving fund formula, Alabama will expect to receive $782 million over five years to improve water infrastructure across the state and ensure that clean, safe drinking water is a right in all communities. The bill also includes $23 billion nationally for the bipartisan Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act.\n\nAddress Railroad Crossing Blockages - The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act contains several provisions that would address the continued impact of blocked railroad crossings in Alabama and across the nation.\n\nThe Railroad Crossing Elimination Program - This section would authorize $500 million a year for the new Railroad Crossing Elimination grant program. This includes a small set-aside to carry out a highway-rail grade crossing safety information and education program.\n\nBlocked Crossing Portal - This section would require the Federal Railroad Administration to establish a blocked crossing portal to collect information about blocked highway-rail grade crossings from the public. The Federal Railroad Administration is to use the information to assess the impact of blocked crossings, inform outreach to communities and railroads about blocked crossings, and produce an annual report on the program. This pilot program will expire three years after enactment.\n\nNational Academies Study on Trains Longer Than 7,500 Feet - This section requires the Secretary to spend between $1 million and $2 million on a report by the National Academies on the operations, safety, and efficiency of trains longer than 7,500 feet, to be submitted to relevant Congressional committees within two years.\n\nRailroad point of contact for public safety issues - This section would require all railroads to provide contact information on a public website so that the public could report public safety issues to the railroad.\n\nImprove Healthy, Sustainable Transportation Options - Alabamians who take public transportation spend an extra 66.2% of their time commuting and non-White households are 4.5 times more likely to commute via public transportation. 25% of transit vehicles in the state are past useful life. Based on formula funding alone, Alabama would expect to receive more than $400 millionover five years under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to improve public transportation options across the state.\n\nInvest in the Future of Electric Vehicle (EV) Travel in Alabama - The bill will build a network of EV chargers to facilitate long-distance travel and provide convenient charging options. The U.S. market share of plug-in electric vehicle (EV) sales is only one-third the size of the Chinese EV market. The bill invests $7.5 billion to build out the first-ever national network of EV chargers in the United States and is a critical element in the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s plan to accelerate the adoption of EVs to address the climate crisis and support domestic manufacturing jobs. Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Alabama would expect to receive $79 million over five years to support the expansion of an EV charging network in the state. Alabama will also have the opportunity to apply for the $2.5 billion in grant funding dedicated to EV charging in the bill.\n\nImprove Alabama\u2019s Airports - The United States built modern aviation, but our airports lag far behind our competitors. Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, airports in Alabama would receive approximately $140 million for infrastructure development for airports over five years.\n\nProtect Alabama\u2019s Infrastructure from Climate Change and Cyber Attacks - The bill will prepare more of Alabama\u2019s infrastructure for the impacts of climate change, cyber attacks, and extreme weather events. From 2010 to 2020, Alabama has experienced 38 extreme weather events, costing the state up to $20 billion in damages. Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, based on historical formula funding levels, Alabama will expect to receive:\n\n$23 million over five years to protect against wildfires; and\n\n$19 million to protect against cyberattacks.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-dhs-restrictions-turn-ice-agents-law-enforcement-name-only", "Rep. Barry Moore: DHS restrictions turn ICE agents into 'law enforcement in name only'", "2021-11-04", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) joined 44 of his colleagues in sending a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas urging him to rescind several of his memoranda which eviscerate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement\u2019s (ICE) ability to effectively enforce America\u2019s immigration laws and jeopardize our national security and public safety. The memoranda in question establish numerous sanctuary spaces for illegal aliens across the nation, halt worksite enforcement to prevent illegal aliens from working illegally in the United States, and severely restrict criteria for which aliens can be apprehended and removed.\n\nThe letter to Mayorkas states that \u201cwhile not directly giving in to the radical Left\u2019s calls to abolish ICE, by halting immigration enforcement actions conducted by the agency, it is clear DHS is seeking to abolish ICE from within. Your recent actions will further exacerbate the ongoing humanitarian, public health, and national security crises taking place at our southern border and further incentivize lawlessness.\"\n\n\u201cThe intolerable restrictions the Biden administration has placed on our embattled ICE agents have rendered them law enforcement officers in name only and placed our border in extreme jeopardy of being totally overrun by crime,\" said Moore. \"Secretary Mayorkas has informed every potential illegal immigrant, drug coyote, and human trafficker that our border is open for business, and to every American he has shown that their security takes a backseat to Biden\u2019s open borders agenda. The Biden Administration must take immediate steps to address these detrimental decisions that have directly led to the Biden border crisis or risk further irreversible damage to our national sovereignty and the safety of American citizens.\u201d\n\n\u201cWith more border encounters the past year than any year on record, it\u2019s clear we\u2019re past the point of this being a crisis,\" said Rep. Matt Rosendale, who led the letter. \"The Biden Administration\u2019s efforts to dismantle President Trump\u2019s successful immigration policies has led to an outright invasion at our southern border. These recent actions by Secretary Mayorkas will make the situation much worse. We cannot allow this administration to continue this transparent effort to in effect abolish ICE and protect all illegal aliens from deportation\u2013putting the safety of our communities and our national security at risk. For the sake of our nation, Secretary Mayorkas must rescind these memoranda and resign, or face impeachment.\u201d\n\nClick HERE to see the letter.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-host-military-service-academy-virtual-preview-day-2021", "Rep. Sewell to Host Military Service Academy Virtual Preview Day 2021", "2021-11-03", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Tomorrow, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) will host the second Military Service Academy Virtual Preview Day via Facebook Live with representatives from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the Marion Military Institute. Guests will provide presentations about the admissions process, resources, and scholarships available for students. Following their presentations, Rep. Sewell will host a conversation with Second Lieutenant Terence A. Perkins, a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy from Alabama\u2019s 7th District, to discuss his personal experience at the Academy. Students interested in being nominated to one of the service academies are encouraged to tune in here\n\nVirtual Military Service Academy Preview Day 2021\n\nWHO: U.S. Rep. Terri A. Sewell (AL-07)\n\nMichael Holland, U.S. Military Academy at West Point\n\nLieutenant Pablo Beltran, U.S. Naval Academy Admissions Advisor\n\nLieutenant Junior Grade Jacob Brown, U.S. Coast Guard Academy Admissions Officer\n\nColonel Mark Brown, U.S. Air Force Academy Admissions Liaison Officer\n\nLieutenant Colonel Thomas Bowen, Director of the Service Academy Program at the Marion Military Institute\n\nSecond Lieutenant Terence A. Perkins, U.S. Air Force\n\nWHAT: Virtual Military Service Academy Preview Day 2021\n\nWHEN: Thursday, November 4, 2021 | 5:00 PM CT\n\nWHERE: Streaming live from the Congresswoman's official Facebook page, here.\n\nTo be considered for an appointment to a Military Service Academy, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements established by law and be legally domiciled within the boundaries of Alabama's 7th Congressional District. Students MUST complete a 2021 nomination application which can be found on Rep. Sewell's website here.\n\nSubmissions must be received by the Birmingham Office by U.S. mail postmarked no later than Friday, November 19, 2021. Applications should be mailed to:\n\nOffice of Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell\n\nTwo 20th Street North, Suite 1130\n\nBirmingham, AL, 35203\n\n205.254.1960", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-statement-failure-s-4-john-r-lewis-voting-rights-advancement", "Rep. Sewell Statement on Failure of S. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, in the Senate", "2021-11-03", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement after nearly every Senate Republican voted to block debate on her bill, S. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act:\n\n\u201cAlmost every Senate Republican just voted to block debate on S. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. It is now crystal clear\u2014Senate Republicans will make it impossible to reach the 60 votes needed to overcome the filibuster and pass this critical voting rights reform.\n\n\u201cThe choice is simple. We either make commonsense reforms to the filibuster or we let extremist politicians continue to erect barriers to the ballot box in states across this nation.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-we-cant-give-inch-irs-snooping-fight", "Rep. Barry Moore: We can\u2019t give an inch in IRS snooping fight", "2021-11-02", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) wrote an op-ed for the Washington Examiner attacking the Democrats\u2019 IRS snooping scheme. Moore explains why the ascendant progressive-led Biden coalition has chosen now to strike and why it\u2019s so important that we do not give an inch to the surveillance state.\n\nRep. Moore: We can\u2019t give an inch in IRS snooping fight\n\nDemocrats can camouflage their intent by claiming they are going after the \u201ctax gap,\u201d but the public can recognize a power grab when it sees one. A hypersensitivity to autocracy is in our DNA as a nation. And President Joe Biden\u2019s desire to spend $80 billion on a newly empowered army of auditors, with access to your gross transactions, is clearly a power grab...\n\nWith the IRS\u2019s long history of insecurity and political animosity, it does not matter if the overreaching comes from the Right or the Left. Schemes like this are wrong, and our civil society must demonstrate its disapproval.\n\nGo to WashingtonExaminer.com, Facebook, or Twitter for the full op-ed.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-aderholt-requests-faa-update-gadsden-airport-situation", "Congressman Aderholt Requests FAA Update on Gadsden Airport Situation", "2021-11-01", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Robert B. Aderholt", "A000055", "aderholt.house.gov", "aderholt", "https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "This office is located on the backside of the Cullman Dental Arts building up the handicap ramp. It serves Cullman and Winston Counties.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Marshall, DeKalb, and Blount Counties.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Fayette, Lamar, Marion and Walker Counties. It also serves the portion of Tuscaloosa County north of the Black Warrior River, but also down the western side of the county to include the Ralph, Fosters areas.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Colbert and Franklin Counties. It also serves residents of Lauderdale County from roughly Center Star, west to the Mississippi line.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office is located on the backside of the Cullman Dental Arts building up the handicap ramp. It serves Cullman and Winston Counties.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Marshall, DeKalb, and Blount Counties.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Fayette, Lamar, Marion and Walker Counties. It also serves the portion of Tuscaloosa County north of the Black Warrior River, but also down the western side of the county to include the Ralph, Fosters areas.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Colbert and Franklin Counties. It also serves residents of Lauderdale County from roughly Center Star, west to the Mississippi line.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/palmer-sends-letter-assistant-secretary-labor-oppose-federal-vaccine", "Palmer Sends Letter to Assistant Secretary of Labor to Oppose Federal Vaccine Mandate", "2021-11-01", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Gary J. Palmer", "P000609", "palmer.house.gov", "palmer", "https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "For Immediate Release\n\nMedia Contact: Elizabeth Hance (202) 225-4921\n\nPalmer Sends Letter to Assistant Secretary of Labor to Oppose Federal Vaccine Mandate\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) and several other congressional colleagues have sent a letter to Secretary Doug Parker, the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, to oppose a federal vaccine mandate on businesses across the country. On sending the letter, Congressman Palmer released the following statement:\n\n\u201cUnfortunately, this Administration must be reminded that religious rights and other freedoms are not forfeited during a pandemic,\u201d Palmer said. \u201cThe employer-employee relationship does not need intervention from a third federal party. Employees need their individual rights to be protected, not trampled upon by the government. I firmly believe this mandate is unconstitutional, and at the very least, we need to defend the rights of individuals who, for whatever deeply held beliefs, decide to refuse it. No one should be forced to choose between providing for their families and violating their conscience. Religious and other conscience exemptions are at the heart of the Constitution, which this Administration and every Member of Congress swore an oath to uphold and defend. This letter from my colleagues and me insists that at the least, individuals\u2019 freedoms must be respected and maintained when regulations on the mandate are finalized and published.\u201d\n\nThe full text of Congressman Palmer\u2019s letter to Secretary Parker can be viewed here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-announces-employer-line-job-fair", "Rep. Sewell Announces Employer Line-Up for Job Fair", "2021-11-01", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Bessemer, AL - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced the line-up of employers for her 10th Annual Job Fair, which will be held on Tuesday, November 9th from 10am - 2pm CT at the Bessemer Civic Center in Bessemer. This year\u2019s event will feature over 50 employers from 10 industry sectors. The Job Fair\u2014which will be held in-person for the first time since 2019\u2014is an opportunity for Rep. Sewell to help foster economic growth across the 7th Congressional District by connecting employers directly with job seekers. It is Rep. Sewell\u2019s largest constituent outreach event of the year.\n\n\u201cWe are one week away from our 10th Annual Job Fair, which will be in Bessemer this year! As a key hallmark of our mission to advance economic opportunity for the residents of the 7th District, I have continued to stand firm on my promise of bringing opportunities directly to the people,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cI am excited to announce that we have an outstanding list of employers confirmed for this year\u2019s Job Fair.\u201d\n\nEmployers attending the 10th Annual Job Fair include:\n\nAlabama Department of Youth Services\n\nRural Health Medical Program, Inc.\n\nPECO FOODS INC.\n\nAlabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources\n\nSelma Fire Department\n\nBuffalo Rock Company - Pepsi\n\nBirmingham VA HR\n\nFCI-Aliceville\n\nMontgomery Police Department\n\nAlabama Department of Environmental Management\n\nJefferson County Commission\n\nGD Copper, USA Inc.\n\nCity of Selma Police Department\n\nAustal USA\n\nCity of Selma\n\nState of Alabama Personnel Department\n\nWhatley Health Services, Inc.\n\nPersonnel Staffing Inc.\n\nPersonnel Board of Jefferson County\n\nRegions Bank\n\nSnelling\n\nAlabama Department of Labor\n\nWorkFaith Birmingham\n\nDiverse Staffing\n\nAlabama Forestry Commission\n\nAlabama Goodwill\n\nVaughan Regional Medical Center\n\nCoca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc.\n\nAT&T\n\nBlue Cross Blue Shield\n\nUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham - Recruitment Services\n\nBirmingham Police Department\n\nABC Board\n\nAllstate Beverage Company\n\nAlabama Department of Human Resources\n\nPrystup Packaging Products, Inc.\n\nAlabama Power Company\n\nAveritt Express\n\nWaffle House\n\nDollar General\n\nHonda - Alabama Auto Plant (HAAP)\n\nHyundai\n\nRural Health Medical Program, Inc.\n\nFederal Bureau of Prisons - FCI Aliceville\n\nAlabama Department of Corrections.\n\nMainStreet Family Care\n\nMercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.\n\nAdditional employers will be announced in the coming days.\n\nDetails for 10th Annual Job Fair in Bessemer, AL:\n\nWHEN: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CST\n\nWHAT: 10th Annual Job Fair\n\nWHERE: Bessemer Civic Center; 1130 Ninth Ave SW, Bessemer, AL", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-host-discussion-strengthening-and-expanding-social-security", "Rep. Sewell to Host Discussion on Strengthening and Expanding Social Security", "2021-11-01", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington D.C. - Tomorrow, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) will host a TerriTalk Facebook Live at 3:30 p.m. CT with Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John Larson (CT-01) to discuss their efforts to strengthen and expand Social Security. The TerriTalk will be streamed live to Rep. Sewell\u2019s official Facebook page. The Congresswoman will lead a Q&A section to address Alabamians\u2019 questions directly.\n\nAs a member of the Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee, Rep. Sewell has been fighting in Congress for years to strengthen and expand Social Security, a critical earned benefit that impacts over 157,000 residents of Alabama\u2019s 7th District. Last week, she joined Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman Larson (CT-01) to introduce Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust, a landmark bill that would enhance Social Security benefits for the first time in 50 years. The legislation would provide a benefit bump for beneficiaries, improve the cost of living formula, and provide credits for those who take time out of the workforce to care for a loved one. Her remarks from last week\u2019s press conference can be viewed here.\n\nTerriTalk Facebook Live Discussion - The Fight to Strengthen and Expand Social Security\n\nWHO: U.S. Rep. Terri A. Sewell\n\nU.S. Rep. John B. Larson\n\nWHAT: TerriTalk: The Fight to Strengthen and Expand Social Security\n\nWHEN: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. CT", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-fights-vaccine-mandates-border-patrol-agents", "Rep. Barry Moore fights vaccine mandates for Border Patrol agents", "2021-10-28", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) joined a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in opposition to vaccine mandates for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The letter urges Secretary Mayorkas to consider alternatives to enforcing the vaccine mandate and work on retaining an already-limited Border Patrol workforce.\n\n\u201cIt is unthinkable that the Biden administration would push out hundreds of Border Patrol agents during the middle of the border crisis it created,\" said Moore. \"These agents are at the frontline of keeping our borders secure and communities safe, and to punish them with unconstitutional vaccine mandates a year after hailing them as heroes during the early days of the pandemic would be criminal. Secretary Mayorkas must do the right thing and prioritize a secure border over oppressive vaccine mandates.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nUnder President Biden\u2019s Executive Order 14043, federal employees who do not get vaccinated will be subject to termination as early as next month. The average hiring process for Border Patrol agents takes more than 400 days, followed by over 20 weeks of training at the Border Patrol Academy. With morale and recruitment rates already at an all-time low, the agency would be unable to fill vacancies expeditiously.\n\nClick HERE to see the letter. This effort was led by Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23). Also joining the letter was House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (NY-21) and fellow House Republican Representatives Brian Babin (TX-36), Stephanie Bice (OK-05), Mike Bost (IL-12), Michael Burgess (TX-26), Kat Cammack (FL-03), Michael Cloud (TX-27), Ben Cline (VA-06), Andrew Clyde (GA-09), Rick Crawford (AR-01), Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Tom Emmer (MN-06), Pat Fallon (TX-04), Randy Feenstra (IA-04), Russ Fulcher (ID-01), Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Carlos Gimenez (FL-26), Lance Gooden (TX-05), Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Ashley Hinson (IA-01), Ronny Jackson (TX-13), Chris Jacobs (NY-27), Mike Kelly (PA-16), Debbie Lesko (AZ-08), Tracey Mann (KS-01), Brian Mast (FL-18), Lisa McClain (MI-10), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02), Blake Moore (UT-01), Markwayne Mullin (OK-02), Ralph Norman (SC-05), Greg Pence (IN-06), Scott Perry (PA-10), August Pfluger (TX-11), John Rutherford (FL-04), Michelle Steel (CA-48), Greg Steube (FL-17), Claudia Tenney (NY-22), William Timmons (SC-04), Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), and Randy Weber (TX-14).\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-criticizes-biden-high-gas-prices-plaguing-americans", "Rep. Barry Moore criticizes Biden for high gas prices plaguing Americans", "2021-10-27", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Moore's remarks as prepared are below:\n\n\"President Biden\u2019s energy policies have triggered 7-year high gas prices that are hammering American families and small business owners.\n\n\"Today, gas prices are about 50% higher than only a year ago. In Montgomery, folks are paying $3.09 per gallon, Enterprise $3.21, and Eufaula and Troy $3.29. At these prices, the average Alabamian will pay about $23 more each week on gasoline. That\u2019s more than $100 each month, and almost $1,200 a year!\n\n\"Gas prices impact small businesses too. I\u2019m a small business owner, and countless small businesses like mine that are highly dependent on gas prices are being hammered right now by high gas prices. Almost all goods and services must be delivered via gas at some point. So its basic economics. When the price of gas goes up, the price of everything goes up! That\u2019s on top of near-record inflation being driven by out-of-control government spending.\n\n\"The insanity has to stop, or the pain at the pump will continue. Biden must end his war on American energy, and and we must defeat his socialist tax-and-spend agenda.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nPresident Biden's arbitrary drilling moratoriums on federal lands will increase fees and royalties on onshore and offshore oil and gas production and continue to drive higher gas prices and could potentially destroy hundreds of thousands of jobs. Some parts of America have seen the price for a gallon of gas reach $7.59 a gallon. Yesterday, Moore spoke on the floor regarding Biden's energy crisis and the Democrats' proposal for a \"Heat Your Home\" tax.\n\nClick HERE for the full clip of Rep. Moore\u2019s remarks.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-slams-biden-creating-energy-crisis", "Rep. Barry Moore slams Biden for creating energy crisis", "2021-10-26", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Moore's remarks as prepared are below:\n\n\"Democrats are always looking for a new way to pick your pocket. Their latest scheme, tucked away in their reconciliation bill, is a \"Heat Your Home\" tax \u2013 just in time for winter. This tax could eliminate as many as 90,000 American jobs and increase Americans' heating bills by up to $242 per year.\n\n\"Pain from the Heat Your Home tax would hit Americans who are already suffering from the Biden energy crisis. The national average for a gallon of gas reached $3.38 on Monday \u2013 the most Americans have paid at the pump since Biden was vice president. And home heating costs are already projected to rise by as much as 54% for some American households this winter.\n\n\"This crisis is driven by bad policies. On Joe Biden's first day in office, he killed over 11,000 American jobs by blocking by the Keystone Pipeline. Basically, Joe Biden's energy policy is this: you kill the Keystone Pipeline, then you allow Russia a green light to build a pipeline, then you beg OPEC to increase production, and you buy solar panels from China. And with that, I yield back.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nHouse Democrats' \"Heat Your Home\" tax authorizes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to assess a $1,500 tax per ton of methane emissions on energy producers, processors, transmission, storage, import/export, and pipelines. Already, home heating costs are projected to rise by as much as 54% for some American households this winter, and some parts of America have seen the price for a gallon of gas reach $7.59 a gallon.\n\nOne of Biden's first executive orders was to pause new oil and gas leasing on U.S. lands and waters. This order will cost approximately one million Americans jobs in the near term, decrease U.S. Gross Domestic Product by $700 billion, and put America's energy security at risk. U.S. oil imports from foreign sources would increase by 2 million barrels a day. Through 2030, the U.S. would spend $500 billion more on energy from foreign suppliers.\n\nAdditionally, instead of making it easier for American companies to increase domestic oil and gas production and hire more U.S. workers, Biden has begged OPEC and Russia to increase global output to ease rising prices.\n\nClick HERE for the full clip of Rep. Moore\u2019s remarks.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/10/rep-sewell-calls-senators-reform-filibuster-and-pass-federal-voting", "Rep. Sewell Calls on Senators to Reform the Filibuster and Pass Federal Voting Rights Legislation", "2021-10-26", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 On Monday, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) spoke on the House Floor during the Congressional Black Caucus\u2019 Special Order Hour to call on her Senate colleagues to reform the filibuster and pass federal legislation to protect the right to vote, including her bill, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Below are Rep. Sewell\u2019s remarks:\n\nRep. Sewell: Madam Speaker, as we speak, our nation is facing the most concerted effort to restrict the right to vote in a generation.\n\nJust this year, 400 bills have been introduced in state legislatures across this nation to restrict the right to vote. And in 19 states, at least 33 of these bills have become law, including the most egregious of state legislatures, Georgia, where now it is a crime to give a bottle of water to a voter as they stand in line.\n\nEven as our very democracy comes under attack, we see Republicans standing firm in their opposition to protecting the right to vote, a bedrock principle that should never be partisan.\n\nJust last week, we watched as every Senate Republican voted to block debate on the Freedom to Vote Act, a commonsense bill that would ensure every American has access to the ballot box. What are they afraid of, I ask? What are they afraid of?\n\nLast week\u2019s vote made clear that Senate Republicans are unwilling to even debate voting rights, let alone hold a fair vote.\n\nThis just further demonstrates that in order to protest and protect our democracy and the sacred right to vote, we must reform the filibuster to create a path forward for must-pass pieces of legislation.\n\nMadam Speaker, almost three weeks ago, we saw Senator Leahy introduce S. 4, the John Robert Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, in the Senate. But unless we take action on the filibuster and take action now, this critical bill will face the same fate as the Freedom to Vote Act.\n\nThe way I see it \u2014every Senator is now faced with a choice. It\u2019s voting rights or the filibuster. It\u2019s protecting our sacred right to vote and our democracy or the filibuster. It\u2019s advancing the legacy of John Lewis and the Foot Soldiers or it\u2019s the filibuster.\n\nNow I know which side I\u2019m on, and I hope our Senators will choose to do what\u2019s right and do away with an archaic procedural rule that has been used for decades to block racial justice in this country.\n\nPresident Biden also understands the urgency of this critical moment. On Thursday, at his town hall meeting, we heard President Biden express support for reforming the filibuster to pass much-needed voting rights legislation.\n\nI\u2019m glad that President Biden understands the urgency of this moment and the dire need for federal oversight. It was federal oversight that brought us the Civil Rights Act of 1965. It was federal oversight that allowed those marchers to march across that Edmund Pettus Bridge in my hometown of Selma, Alabama. When state legislatures go amuck, it\u2019s federal oversight that we need to ensure that every American has access to the ballot box.\n\nMadam Speaker, it was Foot Soldiers like our late, great colleague and my mentor, John Lewis, who shed blood on a bridge in Selma for the equal right of all Americans to vote. If protecting that sacred right is not worth overcoming a procedural rule, then what is?\n\nMadam Speaker, it takes only 51 votes to sit a Supreme Court Justice. For a Supreme Court Justice to have life tenure on the Supreme Court, 51 votes. And yet, it takes 60 votes to stop debate and allow a fair vote in the United States Senate on voting rights. This is unacceptable. It\u2019s un-American. It\u2019s unjust. And we in the Congressional Black Caucus are saying this is our message, this is our fight: voting rights.\n\nWe have no other choice. We must reform the filibuster and we must do it now\n\nWhen I think about the shoulders on which we all stand, I am reminded of being in this House in 2015 during the State of the Union. I had as my special guest none other than Amelia Boynton Robinson who at that time was 103 years old. She was the oldest living Foot Soldier that marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge with John Lewis and so many others. And in 2015, on the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March, she was my special guest.\n\nAnd as we waited in a small room off of this chamber for Barack Obama, then President of these United States, to come and deliver that State of the Union, to a person the President\u2019s cabinet said the same thing. Everyone wanted to take a picture with Ms. Amelia Boynton Robinson. They kneeled by her wheelchair and they said, \u201cOh, Miss Amelia, we stand on your shoulders. Oh, Miss Amelia, we wouldn\u2019t be here if it wasn\u2019t for your sacrifice.\u201d\n\nWell Miss Amelia was a little tired of people saying that to her over and over again. When Eric Holder, then Attorney General of the United States, came and kneeled beside her and said, \u201cOh Miss Amelia I stand on your shoulders,\u201d she said, \u201cGet off my shoulders! All of you! Do your own work,\u201d is what she said.\n\nSo Madame Speaker, I am here to say that we, the members of the Congressional Black Caucus, are doing our own work. We\u2019re standing firm. We\u2019re standing solid. We're standing united in our effort to bring back the full protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.\n\nWe must do our own work, all of us. It\u2019s not enough to say that we stand on the shoulders of giants. We know these giants. Our foremothers and our forefathers, they were tacticians. They were strategists. They didn\u2019t just happen upon Selma, Alabama. They didn\u2019t just happen upon Birmingham and Memphis and Atlanta. They went looking for Good Trouble. And Good Trouble they got in. We must do the same.\n\nWe must take a play from their playbook. We stand firm. We must stand united. We must stand undeterred in our efforts to beat down any barriers that stand in the way of protecting that sacred right to vote. It was John Lewis who said that the vote is the most sacred, the most fundamental right and nonviolent tool in our democracy. THAT is the vote. The vote is fundamental to this democracy, and everything else we do will be tainted if every American lacks the right to vote.\n\nThere\u2019s nothing more sacred, more fundamental to this democracy than the right to vote. How can a procedural rule stand in the way of that right?\n\nI can tell you that my constituents back home don\u2019t understand. They don\u2019t understand the filibuster. They don\u2019t understand this archaic procedural rule that is in the Senate. When I tell them that it stands in the way of us passing the John Robert Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, they say why? Didn\u2019t we go to the polls in record numbers in states all across this nation in southern states like Georgia to deliver the Democratic majority?\n\nAnd they ask of us to protect that democracy now. John Lewis said that our fight is not a fight for one day. It\u2019s not a fight for one year. Ours is a fight of a lifetime to secure that sacred right to vote.\n\nWhen I close my eyes I can hear him. Can\u2019t you hear him? John Lewis said it firmly. He said it often. When you see something that\u2019s not right, that\u2019s not fair, that\u2019s not just, we have a moral obligation to stand up and do something about it.\n\nWe in the Congressional Black Caucus know that our message, our fight, our cause is nothing if not to defend the sacred right to vote. It is a right that is fundamental to our democracy and that no elected official should seek to undermine or restrict any voice in this democracy.\n\nOur vote is our voice in this representative democracy. When you squelch the voice of one American who has that sacred right and is unable to exercise it because the lines are too long, because their names have been purged from a role, it is a fundamental threat to all of us.\n\nInjustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We know that. We live that. Martin Luther King told us that, but we live it every day. Nothing is more fundamental to our rights than our democracy and its foundation, its bedrock\u2026 the right to vote.\n\nWhen Barack Obama finally came into that small room off of this chamber, Amelia Boynton Robinson cradled his face. I think all of us understood the import of that moment. Here was the first African American President of these United States, and here was a woman at 103 years old who made the ultimate sacrifice of being bludgeoned on a bridge, shedding blood on a bridge in MY hometown of Selma, Alabama, so that all of us would have the right to vote. That one day, she would see the fruits of her labor.\n\nOh, what faith our foremothers and forefathers must\u2019ve had. FAITH. FAITH that their sacrifices were not in vain. President Obama said, \u201cOh Miss Amelia, to say thank you doesn\u2019t seem adequate. I get to give a speech as President of these United States and it\u2019s because of you.\u201d Without missing a beat, this woman, 103 years old and frail, said, \u201cOh make it a good one! That better be a very good speech.\u201d\n\nWe should make everyday a good one. We who are the inheritors of this legacy. We who are the beneficiaries of this movement. Every day should be a good one. We should not lay our head on a pillow if we have not advanced the legacy of these foremothers and forefathers.\n\nEvery day should be a good one. So we call on the Senate to do what we KNOW is right. To do what John said is Good Trouble. Get into some Good Trouble. Let\u2019s change those rules. We have it within our power to do so, after all. WE control the Senate. WE control the House. We have the White House. Gavels given to us by ordinary people who believe that we will take that power and exercise that power on THEIR behalf.\n\nNothing is more fundamental than the right to vote. So in the name of John Lewis, in the name of Amelia Boynton, in the name of all of those known and unknown Foot Soldiers who had the audacity to make this nation live up to its ideals of freedom, justice, equality. Are those empty words? We must breathe life into those constitutional principles. And we can do so, if we have the will to do what we know is right.\n\nA filibuster or voting rights?\n\nUpholding the legacy of our foremothers and forefathers or a filibuster?\n\nMaking sure that we do all that we can to protect this democracy or a filibuster?\n\nThe choices are easy from where I sit. They\u2019re easy from where our constituents sit. I ask our Senators to do what they know is right.\n\nIf ever there\u2019s a reason to reform the filibuster, it\u2019s for that constitutionally protected right to vote. We must do so, and we must do so NOW and pass S. 4, the John Robert Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Let us restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Let us pass the Freedom to Vote Act, which after all, the first 300 pages written by John Lewis, his Empowerment Act.\n\nIt\u2019s about access to the ballot box. It\u2019s about making sure that the least of these, the voiceless, have a voice in this democracy.\n\nWe must Restore the VOTE: Voices Of The Excluded. We can do that. Congress can do that. That was what the Supreme Court said in the Shelby v. Holder decision. Only Congress can come up with a modern-day formula to secure the right to vote; to get at the most egregious state actors.\n\nWe understand that we are threading a thin needle. But we have done our job, and now the Senate must do its. Let\u2019s get rid of the filibuster. Let\u2019s reform the filibuster at the very least, and ensure that every American has a right to vote and to ensure that their vote is counted.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/2021/10/rep-sewell-votes-pass-family-violence-prevention-and-services", "Rep. Sewell Votes to Pass Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act", "2021-10-26", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) applauded the passage of H.R. 2119, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act. This bipartisan bill would reauthorize the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) which\u2014nearly 40 years after its enactment\u2014continues to be the primary source of federal funding for domestic violence shelters in the US. H.R. 2119 would enhance and refocus federal investment to address intimate partner violence (IPV). The bill passed the House today by a vote of 228-200.\n\n\u201cWe have a duty to prevent the scourge of domestic violence and ensure that survivors in Alabama and throughout the country are safe and cared for,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cThat\u2019s why I\u2019m proud to join my colleagues in voting to pass the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act. At a time when rates of domestic violence are on the rise, ensuring that we fully fund programs to combat domestic violence is paramount!\u201d\n\nAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in four women and nearly one in ten men have reported experiencing some form of IPV during their lifetime. Yet, according to the National Network to End Domestic Violence, in just one day in 2020, domestic violence programs were unable to meet 11,047 requests from survivors of domestic violence for shelter and/or supportive services. This is an increase of almost 2,000 requests (almost 18 percent) in just two years.\n\nFVPSA, which is the central pillar in fighting against IPV, has not been reauthorized since 2010, leaving programs underfunded and outdated. COVID-19 has increased the risk of IPV and disrupted services that offer resources and support. Communities of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals experience disproportionate rates of IPV but face significant barriers to accessing services.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-requests-agriculture-secretary-reconsider-vaccine-mandate", "Rep. Barry Moore requests Agriculture Secretary reconsider vaccine mandate consequences", "2021-10-25", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) issued the following statement after sending a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack regarding Farm Service Agency (FSA) vaccine requirements.\n\n\u201cUSDA\u2019s requirement for the mandatory vaccination of all state and county FSA committee members and advisors is extremely short-sighted and harmful to the communities USDA serves. Too many policy changes \u2013 especially those impacting agriculture \u2013 occur far from those most often impacted, and this decision by USDA is no exception. Secretary Vilsack should not hamstring USDA\u2019s mission by punishing FSA leaders and public servants who play such an important role as advocates for their communities and their industry. I hope the Secretary will reconsider his position and exempt these committee members or offer reasonable accommodations to allow them to continue their service while unvaccinated.\u201d\n\nBACKGROUND\n\nFSA state, county, and community committees were authorized by the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act of 1935. These committees share the responsibility and work together to administer FSA programs. State committees are responsible for administering various programs, including state agricultural conservation programs, production adjustment and price support programs, livestock programs, Agricultural Market Transition Act programs, and other programs assigned by the Secretary or Congress. Responsibilities of county committees include agricultural conservation programs, production adjustment and price support programs, and livestock programs.\n\nOn September 22, 2021, USDA employees and part-time employees received a memorandum outlining the new vaccination requirement under President Biden\u2019s Executive Order 14043. In short, members must take the vaccine or face termination.\n\nClick here for a copy of Moore's letter.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-pelosi-end-witch-hunt-distraction-and-confront-biden-crises", "Rep. Barry Moore to Pelosi: end witch hunt distraction and confront Biden crises", "2021-10-21", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, Representative Barry Moore (AL-02) issued the following statement regarding his vote against holding Steve Bannon in contempt.\n\n\u201cInstead of leaving investigations of the January 6th attack on the Capitol to professional law enforcement, Democrats and 'never-Trumpers' are dead set on inappropriately muddying up the waters with partisan politics,\u201d said Moore. \u201cSpeaker Pelosi proved her select committee was just a political witch hunt when she blocked Republicans\u2019 choices to serve on it. Democrats need to let the professional nonpartisan entities investigating January 6th continue their work and get the House busy confronting the multiple Biden crises, including: rising prices, a broken supply chain, chaos at the border, increasing violent crime, and continued fallout from the Afghanistan debacle.\n\n\"Democrats may think they can distract the media and the public with partisan grandstanding, but the American people will hold them accountable for ignoring these crises.\u201d\n\nClick here for an audio recording of Moore's statement.\n\nBACKGROUND\n\nWhile Congress has a significant and important oversight power to secure needed information in order to legislate, it does not have enumerated constitutional powers to conduct investigations or issue subpoenas outside of that scope. The issue before the House is not whether Congress should conduct oversight, but instead whether Congress has the authority to conduct this investigation for a legislative purpose.\n\nCongress\u2019s oversight authority also does not include law enforcement powers \u2013 those powers belong to the Executive and Judicial Branch and the FBI and the US Attorney\u2019s office are the law enforcement entities investigating the events of January 6th. The Supreme Court itself has agreed that Congress has no authority to issue a subpoena for law enforcement purposes and if Congress believes a crime has been committed, that is the purview of the judicial and executive branches of government. The Court also agreed that Congress has no authority to issue a subpoena to compel exposure for the sake of exposure because that is not deemed a valid legislative purpose, nor may Congress issue a subpoena in an attempt to \u201ctry\u201d someone before a committee for any crime or wrongdoing.\n\nSpeaker Pelosi\u2019s select committee does not get to step into the shoes of law enforcement solely because it would be politically expedient.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-leads-letter-defense-secretary-requesting-immediate-delay", "Rep. Barry Moore leads letter to Defense Secretary requesting \u2018immediate delay\u2019 of military vaccination requirements", "2021-10-18", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Representative Barry Moore (AL-02) wrote a letter to Department of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin requesting an immediate delay of COVID-19 vaccination requirements for members of the military and civilian contractors until a full review of concerns from the medical community on potential health risks from the vaccine can be completed and evaluated. The letter also requests the development of a comprehensive program to screen members of the military for recurring medical conditions, particularly myocarditis, that may have resulted from a COVID-19 infection or vaccination. Unfortunately, research shows that these cases of myocarditis often go undetected.\n\nMoore\u2019s letter highlights concerns that have arisen from members of the medical community, including the Centers for Disease Control, of recurring medical conditions including myocarditis resulting from the COVID-19 virus and vaccinations that have \u201cthe potential to impact force readiness in the months and years to come.\u201d The letter notes that these concerns have been raised by both civilian and military members of the medical community, including military physician LTC Theresa Long at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Moore has spoken with LTC Long and offered to present her sworn affidavit on this issue to Secretary Austin. The letter also states that \u201c[w]hile the development of three COVID-19 vaccines was a true testament to the ingenuity and commitment of the American people, the recent efforts to force these new vaccinations on millions of Americans goes against the principles of freedom and individual liberty that we hold dear.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019ve been overwhelmed by concerns from American citizens and servicemembers who are being forced to choose between taking a vaccine they don\u2019t want and providing for their families,\u201d said Moore. \u201cI\u2019ve especially been moved by the concerned friends and neighbors of those directly affected who have chosen to stand up against these un-American mandates.\n\n\u201cWith both Fort Rucker and Maxwell Air Force Base located here, our district is full of proud Americans who have served their country and whose patriotism is unquestioned. My job as an elected representative is to protect Americans\u2019 freedom and liberty for the next generation, and I am proud to stand alongside those who are protesting these unjust mandates.\u201d\n\nIn August, Secretary Austin announced that members of the military and many civilian contractors would be required to receive a vaccine or be fired, with some required to receive the vaccine by as soon as November 2, 2021. Moore was an early opponent of these mandates.\n\nMoore was joined by Reps. Randy Weber (TX-14), Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14), Clay Higgins (LA-3), Yvette Herrell (NM-2), Andy Biggs (AZ-5), Chip Roy (TX-21), Scott Perry (PA-10), Andrew Clyde (GA-9), Mo Brooks (AL-5), and Dan Bishop (NC-9).\n\nThe letter reads:\n\nSecretary Austin,\n\nAs we are all aware, risk management and mitigation are crucial to the security and wellbeing of the United States and the brave men and women of our military. Unfortunately, we write to bring your attention to troubling reports that have the potential to impact force readiness in the months and years to come.\n\nSince the first reported cases in January of 2020, there is no question that the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdowns have had a devastating impact on people of the United States. While the development of three COVID-19 vaccines was a true testament to the ingenuity and commitment of the American people, the recent efforts to force these new vaccinations on millions of Americans goes against the principles of freedom and individual liberty that we hold dear. However, this letter is only partially related to these intrusive mandates.\n\nIn recent months, many members of the medical community \u2013 both civilian and military \u2013 have raised concerns of recurring medical conditions, resulting from the COVID-19 virus and its associated vaccinations, with the most prevalent being myocarditis. As you are likely aware by this point, myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle that can seriously impact the ability of the heart to effectively pump blood to the rest of the body. It is most often caused by a virus or an allergic reaction to a drug.\n\nIn recent months, hundreds of myocarditis cases have been reported in individuals under thirty years old \u2013 most commonly in young males.[1] Within the armed services, there have been a number of confirmed, COVID-19 related myocarditis cases[2], and many more that are under investigation. More troubling than this, myocarditis has a twenty percent mortality rate within the first year, and fifty percent mortality rate after five years.3 Unfortunately, research shows that these cases of myocarditis often go undetected.[3]\n\nThese reports raise serious concerns about the long-term health and readiness of our men and women in uniform. In the months and years to come, it would be devastating for an Army Aviator or an Air Force Pilot to suddenly begin experiencing the symptoms of their undetected case of myocarditis while taking part in a training flight, or even more dangerously, while in combat.\n\nMr. Secretary, we are not doctors or scientists, and we do not claim to be. It would be foolish of us to dismiss the valid concerns of our medical community as \u201cconspiracies\u201d or \u201cmisinformation\u201d without first giving them their due consideration. As such, in an effort to ensure the continued safety and readiness of our country\u2019s bravest men and women, we request that the following actions be taken:\n\n(1) Immediately delay the implementation of orders to require the vaccine of all members of the military and civilian contractors, until a comprehensive review and evaluation can be conducted of the many emerging concerns from the medical community \u2013 specifically physicians and researchers in the military.\n\n(2) Develop a comprehensive program to screen members of the military for recurring medical conditions, including myocarditis, that may have resulted from a COVID-19 infection or from the related vaccinations.\n\nWe have received a relevant affidavit \u2013 outlining similar concerns \u2013 from a military physician at Fort Rucker, Alabama, LTC Theresa Long. We would be happy to provide these documents for your review and consideration. Thank you for your immediate attention and response to these concerns.\n\n[1] COVID-19 Vaccination. (2020, February 11). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/adverse-events.html\n\n[2] Montgomery J, Ryan M, Engler R, et al. Myocarditis Following Immunization With mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines in Members of the US Military. JAMA Cardiol. 2021;6(10):1202\u20131206. doi:10.1001/jamacardio.2021.2833\n\n[3] Kang M, An J. Viral Myocarditis. [Updated 2021 Aug 11]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2021 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459259/\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/palmer-debt-ceiling-extension-our-debt-has-become-major-threat-future", "Palmer on Debt Ceiling Extension: \u201cOur Debt has Become a Major Threat to the Future of All Americans\u201d", "2021-10-13", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Gary J. Palmer", "P000609", "palmer.house.gov", "palmer", "https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "For Immediate Release\n\nMedia Contact: Elizabeth Hance (202) 225-4921\n\nPalmer on Debt Ceiling Extension: \u201cOur Debt has Become a Major Threat to the Future of All Americans\u201d\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the House of Representatives to a one-day session this week in order to pass an extension of the U.S. debt limit. By raising the debt limit, while continuing their efforts to pass their $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, along with their $4 trillion reconciliation tax and spend bill, Democrats show how oblivious they are to the national debt crisis. Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) released the following statement:\n\n\u201cDemocrats just raised the debt limit while also trying to pass the most expensive piece of legislation in the history of the United States,\u201d Palmer said. \u201cWe are already at a point where U.S. debt is at 125 percent of our GDP (Gross Domestic Product). This means that our debt is now 25 percent larger than the entire U.S. economy. The debate over raising the debt limit should have been a pause point to allow Democrats and Republicans to work together to deal with our unsustainable debt. The reckless disregard for our debt crisis has become a national security threat, and it is undermining the security and well-being of the current and future generations. Instead of increasing the debt limit while trying to spend over $5 trillion more, Congress should be working to craft legislation focused on growing our economy, ensuring our energy security, creating jobs, and finding every reasonable way to reduce our debt, which has become a major threat to the future of all Americans.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-barry-moore-mo-brooks-lead-effort-questioning-biden-administration", "Reps. Barry Moore, Mo Brooks lead effort questioning Biden administration for limiting Alabama's monoclonal antibody treatments", "2021-10-08", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Representatives Barry Moore (AL-02), Mo Brooks (AL-05), Mike Rogers (AL-03), and Gary Palmer (AL-06) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra conveying statewide concerns about the Biden Administration\u2019s policy change that would limit monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatments available to Alabama. This change disproportionately affects Alabama and other conservative states where this treatment has been used successfully.\n\n\u201cThis allocation change to the supply of monoclonals in the midst of a public health emergency delayed potentially life-saving treatments to many Alabamians,\u201d said Moore. \"The federal government implemented this change at a time when many Alabama hospitals were in the midst of a crisis from a rise in the delta variant. Adding even more government red tape to our hospitals at a time like this is inexcusable. This administration needs to stop playing politics when there are lives at stake.\u201d\n\n\u201cAccording to University of Alabama in Birmingham researchers, monoclonal antibody therapy reduces risk of hospitalization by 70% in high-risk unvaccinated persons,[1]\u201d said Brooks. \u201cBut, the Biden Administration is throttling Alabama\u2019s supply of mAb treatments according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.[2] The signers of this letter want answers from the Biden Administration about why they\u2019re reducing the number of lifesaving treatments available to Alabamians.\u201d\n\nThe letter reads:\n\nSecretary Becerra,\n\nWe write to convey Alabama\u2019s concerns regarding allocation of monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatments. As you know, mAb therapy is a proven and effective COVID-19 treatment. As such, we are concerned with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) decision to change America\u2019s mAb allocations.\n\nHHS announced a plan for a new ordering process in which states are allocated mAb treatments based largely on each state\u2019s share of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Health care providers could no longer order mAb supplies directly from distributors and state health departments would order mAb supplies through HHS and then distribute mAb treatments to providers throughout the state. This change was done rapidly and with inadequate national input from states or healthcare providers, thus catching many healthcare providers off guard, especially in smaller clinics and more rural areas.\n\nHHS\u2019s change appears to have caused Alabama to experience a significant drop in mAb dose availability, thus unnecessarily putting lives at risk. Further, it appears many healthcare providers and clinics have struggled with anticipating shipments, resulting in patients being unable to receive the mAb therapy.\n\nWe ask HHS to clarify if the allocation formula will reduce the number of mAb doses allocated to states based on a state\u2019s ability to properly report to HHS how many mAb\u2019s were used.\n\nLastly, we request an explanation of why there has been such a lack of clarity by HHS on when treatments will become available.\n\nFurthermore, we request HHS to state whether the mAb distribution formula change will impact Alabama\u2019s allocation and, if so, HHS\u2019s estimate of how much Alabama\u2019s allocation will go up, or down, based on the new mAb allocation formula.\n\nWe look forward to receiving your responses to our questions.\n\n###\n\n[1] uab.edu, \u201cFive questions about monoclonal antibodies,\u201d August 23, 2021, https://www.uab.edu/news/health/item/12241-five-questions-about-monoclonal-antibodies.\n\n[2] Montgomery Advertiser, \u201cNew federal rules reduce Alabama monoclonal antibody treatments for COVID by 18%,\u201d September 22, 2021, https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/local/2021/09/23/alabama-monoclonal-antibody-treatments-reduced-biden-administration/5790810001/.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-opposes-biden-and-pelosis-blank-check-socialist-tax-and-spend", "Rep. Barry Moore opposes Biden and Pelosi\u2019s blank check for socialist tax-and-spend scheme", "2021-09-29", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) issued the following statement after voting against Speaker Pelosi\u2019s legislation to recklessly suspend the nation\u2019s debt ceiling through the 2022 elections \u2013 enabling Democrats\u2019 scheme to pass $5.5 trillion in additional spending \u2013 despite the federal government\u2019s funding running out at midnight Thursday, October 30.\n\n\u201cThis is very simple: if Congressional Democrats want to unilaterally ram through their socialist tax-and-spend scheme, Republicans will not simply hand them the nation\u2019s credit card to do it,\u201d said Moore. \u201cAny sensible family or business would reconsider its spending habits if faced with crippling debt, yet Speaker Pelosi and President Biden think the answer to our $28.7 trillion debt is to apply to the Chinese Communist Party for a renewed line of credit to spend trillions more of your money. Whining Democrats are in control of the House, the Senate, and the White House, so instead of blaming Republicans as they continue to burn through the House calendar trying to force through the Biden socialist agenda, they need to get Congress back to performing its basic duties like funding our government.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-aderholt-announces-healthcare-grants-etowah-and-walker", "Congressman Aderholt Announces Healthcare Grants for Etowah and Walker Counties", "2021-09-28", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Robert B. Aderholt", "A000055", "aderholt.house.gov", "aderholt", "https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "This office is located on the backside of the Cullman Dental Arts building up the handicap ramp. It serves Cullman and Winston Counties.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Marshall, DeKalb, and Blount Counties.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Fayette, Lamar, Marion and Walker Counties. It also serves the portion of Tuscaloosa County north of the Black Warrior River, but also down the western side of the county to include the Ralph, Fosters areas.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Colbert and Franklin Counties. It also serves residents of Lauderdale County from roughly Center Star, west to the Mississippi line.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office is located on the backside of the Cullman Dental Arts building up the handicap ramp. It serves Cullman and Winston Counties.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Marshall, DeKalb, and Blount Counties.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Fayette, Lamar, Marion and Walker Counties. It also serves the portion of Tuscaloosa County north of the Black Warrior River, but also down the western side of the county to include the Ralph, Fosters areas.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Colbert and Franklin Counties. It also serves residents of Lauderdale County from roughly Center Star, west to the Mississippi line.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-condemns-democrats-life-killing-legislation", "Rep. Barry Moore condemns Democrats' life-killing legislation", "2021-09-24", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 3755, the Abortion on Demand Until Birth Act:\n\n\u201cDemocrats\u2019 determination to terminate innocent human life is beyond the pale. This life-killing legislation legalizes abortion on demand, opening the floodgates to killing millions of infant lives - all worthy of saving,\u201d said Moore. \u201cTrampling over state laws, this bill overturns nearly every pro-life protection that Alabama has in place, including current safeguards for any baby determined to be viable. At the time of viability testing, babies have a heartbeat, all their major organs, and can even feel pain. Yet under the Abortion on Demand Until Birth Act, none of these protections would stay in place to save unborn Alabamians. As an unapologetic pro-life conservative, I will never stop fighting Democrats\u2019 radical attacks to undermine the sanctity of life.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nH.R. 3755 codifies the right to abortion up to the birth of the baby in federal law and prevents states from enforcing current laws that protect the unborn.\n\nSpecifically, this legislation:\n\n\u25cf Legalizes abortions on demand until birth;\n\n\u25cf Eliminates nearly all pro-life policies;\n\n\u25cf Jeopardizes ultrasound and fetal heartbeat tests, mandatory reflection periods, and parental notification requirements;\n\n\u25cf Blocks states\u2019 abilities to enact pain-capable laws at 20-weeks of pregnancy;\n\n\u25cf Forces state governments that lose legal fights to uphold pro-life laws to pay litigation costs and \u201creasonable attorney fees\u201d to the pro-abortion plaintiffs;\n\n\u25cf Threatens the jobs of medical professionals who conscientiously oppose abortion, as well as public funding for faith-based facilities.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-opposes-jeopardizing-our-nations-military-social-engineering", "Rep. Barry Moore opposes jeopardizing our nation's military with social engineering experiment", "2021-09-24", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) issued the following statement after voting against the House\u2019s version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2022. The NDAA is intended to set policy for our nation\u2019s defense, but this year\u2019s bill, written by the Democrat-controlled Armed Services Committee and heavily amended on the floor of the House, includes several alarming provisions unrelated and even harmful to our national security.\n\n\u201cInstead of prioritizing and strengthening programs to better equip our military against growing global threats, Speaker Pelosi hijacked a traditionally bipartisan defense authorization bill to instead transform our military into a woke social engineering experiment,\u201d said Moore. \u201cBy inserting the requirement that our young women must register with the Selective Service \u2013 without providing any justification or explanation for how it is necessary for our national defense, Democrats have escalated their war on traditional families and opened our daughters to the dangers of being drafted into combat zones around the globe. Not content to stoke gender fights, Democrats are using this defense authorization bill to promote Critical Race Theory, a racist and intentionally divisive ideology that would cripple the morale and cohesiveness necessary for any military unit\u2019s success. As a veteran, I know firsthand the importance of comradery and shared values inside a unit, and the promotion of CRT philosophy will unquestionably damage our troop readiness.\n\n\u201cAlthough I regret having to vote against a bill that authorizes military programs, and I appreciate the work my Alabama colleagues Representatives Rogers, Brooks, and Carl did in committee to remove some of the more egregious Democrat policies in the bill, I cannot condone the jeopardization of our nation\u2019s military readiness and the safety of every American just to appease the radical progressive flank that has overtaken the Democrat Party in Washington and undermines our nation\u2019s values and character. This vote was difficult, and it is painful and hurtful as a veteran to see so many of my Democratic colleagues hold the men and women of our military hostage to advance their radical agenda, but I feel firmly that opposing this misguided legislation is in our nation\u2019s best interest.\u201d\n\nIn addition to damaging \u201cdraft our daughters\u201d and CRT policies, this NDAA also lacks provisions to hold the Biden administration accountable for its actions in Afghanistan, includes language targeting Republican governors for deploying the National Guard to the southern border to address the Biden border crisis, and limits service members\u2019 access to firearms.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-aderholt-announces-major-infrastructure-investment", "Congressman Aderholt Announces Major Infrastructure Investment in Sheffield", "2021-09-23", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Robert B. Aderholt", "A000055", "aderholt.house.gov", "aderholt", "https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "This office is located on the backside of the Cullman Dental Arts building up the handicap ramp. It serves Cullman and Winston Counties.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Marshall, DeKalb, and Blount Counties.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Fayette, Lamar, Marion and Walker Counties. It also serves the portion of Tuscaloosa County north of the Black Warrior River, but also down the western side of the county to include the Ralph, Fosters areas.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Colbert and Franklin Counties. It also serves residents of Lauderdale County from roughly Center Star, west to the Mississippi line.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office is located on the backside of the Cullman Dental Arts building up the handicap ramp. It serves Cullman and Winston Counties.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Marshall, DeKalb, and Blount Counties.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Fayette, Lamar, Marion and Walker Counties. It also serves the portion of Tuscaloosa County north of the Black Warrior River, but also down the western side of the county to include the Ralph, Fosters areas.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Colbert and Franklin Counties. It also serves residents of Lauderdale County from roughly Center Star, west to the Mississippi line.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-votes-against-bidens-blank-check", "Rep. Barry Moore votes against Biden's Blank Check", "2021-09-21", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 5305, Biden\u2019s Blank Check, which fails to fund the government for the full fiscal year and suspends the nation\u2019s debt ceiling through 2022 to pay for Democrats\u2019 socialist spending spree despite our national debt currently standing at over $28.7 trillion:\n\n\u201cI was taught growing up that when you\u2019re in debt and your house is falling apart, you don\u2019t get another credit card to splurge on fancy restaurants and luxurious vacations,\u201d said Moore. \u201cInstead of addressing the many crises facing our nation, including the border, crime, and inflation, Pelosi is asking taxpayers to write a blank check to the Biden administration to pay for its wildly expensive socialist spending spree. Worst of all, Pelosi waited until days before government funding runs out to force Congress to swallow a debt ceiling increase at the risk of a shutdown. At a time when Bidenomics is already wreaking havoc on millions of hardworking families, farmers, and small business owners, we should be focused on sensible spending reform - not holding America\u2019s fiscal future hostage.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nHistorically, Congress evaluates government spending each year through 12 appropriations bills, allowing a robust and careful examination of government programs and spending levels. However, a Continuing Resolution (CR), which Speaker Pelosi brought to the floor today, extends current funding levels, often on a short-term basis, until regular appropriations acts are completed. This process prevents government departments and agencies from properly budgeting for the full fiscal year - wasting tremendous amounts of time and money.\n\nCongress is considering a CR because Democrat leadership failed to perform its most fundamental duty - despite having full control of the federal government. Undoubtedly, this artificial crisis was part of Speaker Pelosi\u2019s plan. After ignoring this important deadline for months, House Democrats released the bill text the morning of the vote, funding the government only through December 3rd of this year and leaving little time for lawmakers to review poison pills hidden throughout the CR.\n\nAdditionally, Biden\u2019s Blank Check suspends the debt ceiling through 2022 to provide funding for Democrats\u2019 $3.5 trillion radical reconciliation bill. This short-term solution, which is bound to fail in the Senate, further contributes to Washington\u2019s runaway spending and forces future generations to clean up the mess.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-bidens-unconstitutional-vaccine-mandate-america-under-siege", "Rep. Barry Moore on Biden's unconstitutional vaccine mandate: America 'under siege from within'", "2021-09-13", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 U.S. Representative Barry Moore (AL-02) issued the following statement after President Biden announced sweeping new vaccine mandates on American citizens.\n\n\u201cPresident Biden\u2019s federal vaccine mandate is yet another breathtaking and blatantly unconstitutional power-grab by an out-of-control Administration. The Biden Administration\u2019s statement that issuing vaccine mandates was 'not the role of the federal government' has now been revealed as a barefaced lie, just like the President\u2019s claim that he had a plan for Afghanistan. It is clear to Americans and our allies abroad that deceit, ineptitude, and even subversion are at the foundation of this Administration.\n\n\u201cThe nation that Americans have defended for over two centuries is under siege from within, and Americans will not and must not allow it to continue unchallenged. If Joe Biden does not step down, Congress must immediately move to impeach him before he causes more irreversible damage to our economy, freedoms, and global prestige.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-aderholt-statement-president-bidens-vaccine-mandates", "Congressman Aderholt Statement on President Biden\u2019s Vaccine Mandates", "2021-09-10", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Robert B. Aderholt", "A000055", "aderholt.house.gov", "aderholt", "https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt released the following statement on President Biden's plans for vaccine mandates.\n\n\"While I am certainly not anti-vaccine, in fact I have been fully vaccinated, I don't believe the federal government should be forcing employees and contractors of the executive branch to be vaccinated. And I fail to find anywhere in the U.S. Constitution, or in powers granted to the executive branch by Congress, any authority to mandate that private companies require their employees to be vaccinated. I expect this mandate to be stopped very quickly by the courts.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-holds-law-enforcement-roundtable", "Rep. Barry Moore holds law enforcement roundtable", "2021-09-03", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014Today, U.S. Representative Barry Moore (AL-02) held a law enforcement roundtable at Enterprise Community College featuring over two dozen law enforcement officers from Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, and Houston Counties. Click here for a video of Rep. Moore discussing today's event.\n\n\u201cOur law enforcement officers risk their lives every day to serve Alabama\u2019s communities, and so it is important for me to talk with them directly to know how I can best advocate for them in Washington,\u201d said Moore. \u201cWith calls to defund the police and strip their qualified immunity growing louder and the increasing vilification of law enforcement, it's more critical than ever that our men and women in blue have someone fighting for them. I remain totally dedicated to supporting local law enforcement, and I sincerely appreciate all those who attended our panel today for an open discussion about how we can keep AL-02 safe.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nDuring the meeting, Rep. Moore discussed pro-law enforcement legislation that he supports in Congress, as well as his efforts fighting to protect qualified immunity for law enforcement officers. Additionally, attending officials shared important updates on the current state of law enforcement in AL-02, including recruitment and retention efforts, the vilification of police, and resource shortcomings.\n\nRep. Moore is planning additional law enforcement roundtables throughout the district in the coming months.\n\nImage", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-aderholt-statement-withdrawal-us-forces-afghanistan", "Congressman Aderholt Statement on Withdrawal of U.S. Forces from Afghanistan", "2021-09-01", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Robert B. Aderholt", "A000055", "aderholt.house.gov", "aderholt", "https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt released the following statement on the withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan and the Biden Administration's handling of the situation.\n\n\"President Biden not only left behind 10% of the Americans and countless Afghan allies, but needlessly turned over $85 billion worth of lethal equipment that will be used to inflict harm on the US and our allies.\n\n\"President Biden appears to have overridden the judgment of his generals, ignored our allies, and, in the process, damaged our credibility around the globe. His rushed exit and failure to secure a path out for citizens and allies was a colossal blunder and he alone bears responsibility. All this because President Biden wanted a sound bite that said he got us out of a 20-year war. These actions make America look weak.\n\n\"Out of all of President Biden's poor decisions regarding our military and foreign policy, this is by far the worst. The number one job of the Commander in Chief is to protect every American. Joe Biden is failing at this task.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-calls-president-bidens-resignation-over-afghanistan-crisis", "Rep. Barry Moore calls for President Biden's resignation over Afghanistan crisis", "2021-09-01", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 U.S. Representative Barry Moore (AL-02) released the following statement calling for President Joe Biden to resign following today's tragic developments in Afghanistan.\n\n\u201cToday is a painfully dark day in our nation\u2019s history, and we are all experiencing a whirlwind of emotions as we helplessly watch the deadly situation in Afghanistan continue to deteriorate. I ask all Americans to join me in praying for our countrymen and allies still trapped on the ground in Afghanistan. The United States has been delivered through many crises in our history, and I believe we will be again.\n\n\u201cUnfortunately, President Biden\u2019s stubborn refusal to take accountability for this deadly crisis and his inexplicably cavalier attitude toward this low point in American history gives me no confidence that this Administration possesses the leadership or priorities necessary to salvage this disastrous retreat and rescue either our stranded Americans or global reputation. It is abundantly and agonizingly clear that drastic changes are needed throughout this Administration \u2013 beginning at the top. President Biden must acknowledge that he is not up to the task of serving as Commander-in-Chief of the greatest country in the free world, and he must step aside and allow new leadership to guide the United States through these perilous times.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-hosts-successful-moore-you-know-veteran-workshop-and-jobs-fair", "Rep. Barry Moore hosts successful The Moore You Know Veteran Workshop and Jobs Fair", "2021-09-01", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Rep. Barry Moore, a member of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, held his first The Moore You Know Veteran Workshop and Jobs Fair, an informative event designed to help AL02 veterans. Rep. Moore virtually delivered remarks thanking the many veterans in attendance and detailing how he and his office can be of assistance in cutting through bureaucratic red tape at the VA and other government agencies. Rep. Moore also honored World War II Veteran Richard \u201cDick\u201d Schoof for his service during World War II and presented Schoof with a United States flag flown over the Capitol as well as an official copy of remarks submitted to the congressional record honoring his service. Numerous participants, including Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System, Leidos, VA-Veteran Service Officers, and several employment vendors, were able to provide assistance with a wide range of veteran needs and job opportunities. Veterans were also assisted with best practices for the long, often arduous task of VA Ratings Determination.\n\n\u201cServing the veterans who have served us is one of my highest priorities, and I am so thankful for all those who turned out to make this inaugural event a success,\u201d said Moore. \u201cI hope that all our veterans will take full advantage of the many resources available to them, and I will continue working to generate awareness of those resources and to intervene directly with the federal government to ensure we honor our commitment to our nation\u2019s veterans.\u201d\n\nAs part of his commitment to serving our veterans, Rep. Moore plans to hold additional veteran workshops and job fairs throughout the district each year. Any veteran who was unable to attend today and is in need of assistance from Rep. Moore is encouraged to contact his office.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-slams-biden-administration-afghanistan-collapse-urges-media", "Rep. Barry Moore slams Biden administration for Afghanistan collapse, urges media \"Don't let them give you a scapegoat\"", "2021-09-01", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Excerpts of Moore's remarks are below:\n\n\"We have a crisis now in Afghanistan that is the making of this Administration. They need to be held accountable. We need to hold the Administration accountable for what they're doing, and it starts at the top, guys. You're going to see the Biden administration try to come up with a scapegoat in the next few weeks.\n\n\"Be ready, media. Be paying attention. Do your job. Do your job as the American media. Take off your DNC t-shirts and your DNC hats and get out your press credentials, go talk to your sources, and find out who\u2019s driving this debacle in Afghanistan and the Department of State.\n\n\"Don\u2019t let them give you a scapegoat, guys. Don\u2019t let that happen on your watch. You have the freedom of press for a reason. I mean, we can do what we can do as Congress - Pelosi\u2019s not doing her job, obviously. She needs to call us back in. We need to hold her accountable. I say that we vacate the chair. I\u2019m going to say one last thing: Joe Biden must go.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nOn August 19, President Biden promised unambiguously that he was committed to keeping U.S. troops in Afghanistan until every American who wanted to leave was safely out of the country - even beyond the August 31 deadline imposed by the Taliban, stating, \u201cIf there\u2019s American citizens left, we\u2019re going to stay until we get them all out.\u201d However, the last American troops in Afghanistan left the country yesterday, despite Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby confirming there are at least \u201cseveral hundred\u201d Americans desperately trying to leave Afghanistan. According to President Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken will rely on cooperation from the Taliban to safely bring these abandoned Americans home, stating, \u201cThe Taliban has made commitments on safe passage and the world will hold them to their commitments.\u201d\n\nClick HERE for the full clip of Rep. Moore\u2019s remarks.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-urges-chairman-takano-reconvene-hearing-veteran-mental-health", "Rep. Barry Moore urges Chairman Takano to reconvene for hearing on veteran mental health in the wake of Biden's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal", "2021-09-01", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 This week, U.S. Representative Barry Moore (AL-02) joined House Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee (HVAC) Ranking Member Mike Bost (IL-12) and Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) in sending a letter to HVAC Chairman Mark Takano (CA-41) urging him to reconvene HVAC immediately to conduct a full committee hearing about the implications of President Biden\u2019s failed Afghanistan withdrawal on the mental and emotional wellbeing of our nation\u2019s veterans.\n\n\u201cThe American people owe a great debt to our veterans, and Congress cannot let them down during this extremely emotional and painful period,\u201d said Rep. Moore. \u201cThe House Veterans Affairs Committee must reconvene immediately to examine the impacts of our failed Afghanistan retreat on the mental health of our veterans. Congress must send the clear message to all those who served that their sacrifices will never be forgotten and our joint resolve to support them is unshaken.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs the world bears witness to the Biden Administration\u2019s failure in Afghanistan, the VA Committee must be laser focused on supporting the veterans who served there,\u201d said Ranking Member Bost. \u201cWe know this continued crisis is already taking a toll on veterans\u2019 mental health. That\u2019s why I joined my colleagues in calling on Chairman Takano to hold a hearing to ensure the men and women who served have what they need to cope. We should have no higher priority.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a physician of more than 30 years, I am deeply concerned about the psychological impact that President Biden\u2019s failed withdrawal is having on veterans and active-duty service members across the country,\u201d said Rep. Murphy. \u201cI represent over 89,000 veterans in North Carolina\u2019s Third District, which includes Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Every day I am hearing from veterans and their loved ones who express serious concern regarding ongoing events in Afghanistan. As members of HVAC, we have an obligation to provide resources for our veterans and assure them that they are not alone. There is never any shame in asking for help. I urge Chairman Takano to call our committee back to Washington immediately so we can hear from experts and discuss much-needed veteran mental health services in the wake of this crisis -- we simply cannot afford to wait.\u201d\n\nAdditional co-signers of the letter include: Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01), Rep. Madison Cawthorn (NC-11), Rep. Matthew Rosendale, Sr. (MT at-large), Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02), and Rep. Jake Ellzey (TX-06).\n\nFull text of the letter can be found HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/funeral-arrangements-judge-bobby-r-aderholt", "Funeral Arrangements for Judge Bobby R. Aderholt", "2021-08-30", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Robert B. Aderholt", "A000055", "aderholt.house.gov", "aderholt", "https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "The office of Congressman Robert Aderholt announces funeral arrangements for his father, Judge Bobby R. Aderholt, who passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021:\n\nJudge Bobby R. Aderholt, who served Winston and Marion Counties as a circuit judge for 30 years, will lie in state at the Winston County Courthouse on Friday, September 3rd from 2pm until 4pm. The courthouse is located at 10 Blake Dr, Double Springs, AL.\n\nFuneral services for Judge Aderholt will be Sunday, September 5th at 3pm at Haleyville First Baptist Church located at 1103 21st St, Haleyville. Prior to the service, the family will receive friends at the church from 1pm until service time at 3pm. Judge Aderholt will then be laid to rest at Winston Memorial Cemetery.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/palmer-afghanistan-crisis-tragedy-was-preventable", "Palmer on Afghanistan Crisis: \u201cThis Tragedy Was Preventable\u201d", "2021-08-26", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Gary J. Palmer", "P000609", "palmer.house.gov", "palmer", "https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "For Immediate Release\n\nMedia Contact: Elizabeth Hance (202) 225-4921\n\nPalmer on Afghanistan Crisis: \u201cThis Tragedy Was Preventable\u201d\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) released the following statement in reaction to today\u2019s terror attacks in Kabul that led to the deaths of American soldiers and Afghan civilians:\n\n\u201cI am heartbroken and infuriated by the reports coming out of Afghanistan,\u201d Palmer said. \u201cPresident Biden\u2019s incredibly stupid decision to set August 31st as the evacuation deadline, his failure to maintain control of Bagram Airbase, and his failure to secure exit routes for the safe and orderly evacuation of American citizens and Afghan allies have led to this tragedy. Over the last 18 months, no U.S. military members were killed, but today we have lost at least 12. This tragedy was preventable and unnecessary, and it is time for President Biden and his administration to take full responsibility for it.\n\n\u201cTwelve American soldiers are now dead, yet the American people have had to wait hours to hear from the President. Whatever his message of condolences might be, it will ring hollow in the face of such incomprehensible incompetence. With our forces essentially surrounded by ISIS-K and the Taliban, President Biden needs to face the crisis head on and react with swiftness and force to make sure we get our people and our allies safely out,\u201d Palmer said.\n\nPalmer continued, \u201cSpeaker Pelosi has also demonstrated a stunning lack of focus on what has now become a major national and international security crisis. I fully support Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy\u2019s call on Speaker Pelosi to call Congress back into session to address this crisis. Speaker Pelosi called Congress back into session to pass the Democrats' massive tax and spending bill, so she should call us back into session to help make sure that we get our citizens and allies out of Afghanistan and avoid additional Biden Administration humiliation. Ann and I are praying for the families who have lost loved ones and for the families of the soldiers who lost loved ones during the war in Afghanistan whose hearts must also be breaking.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-aderholt-announces-death-his-father", "Congressman Aderholt Announces the Death of his Father", "2021-08-24", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Robert B. Aderholt", "A000055", "aderholt.house.gov", "aderholt", "https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "The Office of Congressman Robert Aderholt announces the death of his father, retired Circuit Judge Bobby Ray Aderholt:\n\nCongressman Robert Aderholt's father, Judge Bobby Ray Aderholt, 85, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning at home in Haleyville after a short, but brave battle with cancer. He leaves behind a legacy of public service to the people of Alabama, but in particular to Winston and Marion Counties.\n\nBorn on December 6, 1935, to Jesse Clifton Aderholt and Ruby Elliott Aderholt, Judge Aderholt grew up in Winston County, Alabama, and graduated from Haleyville High School in 1954. He pursued his undergraduate degree at Birmingham-Southern College. Thereafter, he attended the Cumberland School of Law in Lebanon, Tennessee, and obtained his law degree from the University of Alabama School of Law.\n\nAs a young attorney, he joined the faculty at the Cumberland School of Law, which by that time had moved from Lebanon, Tennessee, to Birmingham, Alabama, and is known today as Samford University. It was during this time he authored, along with Professor Sam B. Gilreath, Caruther's ``History of a Lawsuit,'' eighth edition.\n\nIn 1958, he married his high school sweetheart, Mary Frances Brown. They had one son, Congressman Robert Aderholt, who is married to the former Caroline McDonald and two grandchildren, Mary Elliott and Robert Hayes Aderholt.\n\nIn 1962, Judge Aderholt began serving as judge of the Court of Law and Equity in Winston County and served there until 1973. In 1976 he ran for and was elected circuit judge of the Alabama 25th Judicial Circuit. He ran as a Republican, and won when Alabama was still staunchly Democrat. The 25th Circuit includes all of Winston and Marion Counties. He retired in 2007 but continued to serve as a specially appointed judge in cases across Alabama.\n\nHe served the public for more than 50 years and presided over each case that came before him with integrity, and with impartiality. He is someone who had a brilliant legal mind; but most importantly, he always had compassion for all individuals, regardless of their background, level of income or social standing.\n\nHe was a man with a strong faith in Christ, who had a great love for his family and his God. In addition to his responsibilities on the bench, he was a businessman and pastored Fairview Congregational Church in Hackleburg, Alabama, for 47 years.\n\nJudge Bobby Ray Aderholt will be missed by so many, but he leaves such a rich and enduring legacy for his family and everyone who knew him.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-blasts-democrats-second-sinister-scheme-federalize-our", "Rep. Barry Moore blasts Democrats' second sinister scheme to federalize our elections", "2021-08-24", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Representative Barry Moore (AL-02) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 4:\n\n\u201cAfter failing to federalize our elections through H.R. 1, Pelosi\u2019s deceitful sequel is yet another unconstitutional power grab intended to keep Democrats in power,\u201d said Moore. \u201cDespite being named after a Civil Rights icon, the title only serves as a guise to hide Democrats\u2019 true intentions of centralizing election power with the federal government. I cannot support this delusional attack on democracy, but I remain committed to strengthening election integrity for all Americans.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nFollowing H.R. 1\u2019s demise in the Senate, Speaker Pelosi turned to her backup plan: H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.\n\nUnder H.R. 4, Democrats are attempting to weaponize the Department of Justice, nationalize our elections, and politicize voting rights:\n\nH.R. 4 transforms President Biden\u2019s Attorney General into an unelected, unaccountable \u201cElections Czar\u201d with power over all voting across the country, even requiring states to submit existing statutes to the Elections Czar for approval.\n\nH.R. 4 will also give the Biden administration authority to veto states\u2019 voter ID laws.\n\nA recent survey found that 81% of Americans support voter identification laws.\n\nThis bill gives the Biden DOJ authority to designate a voter ID law as a voting rights violation or as evidence of voting discrimination.\n\nDespite years of claiming that minority communities face discriminatory forces at every turn, Democrats are unable to present any evidence of voter suppression.\n\n2018 and 2020 saw record turnout among Americans from minority communities, and voter registration is also high.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-mourns-passing-judge-bobby-ray-aderholt", "Rep. Barry Moore mourns the passing of Judge Bobby Ray Aderholt", "2021-08-24", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 U.S. Representative Barry Moore (AL-02) released the following statement after the passing of Judge Bobby Ray Aderholt, father of his colleague Representative Robert Aderholt (AL-04).\n\n\u201cHeather and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Judge Bobby Ray Aderholt, a family man loved and respected throughout Alabama. We pray that the Lord will pour out his comfort on Bobby\u2019s wife, Mary Frances, as well as Robert, Caroline, and their family during this difficult time.\n\n\u201c\u2018The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.\u2019 \u2013 Psalm 34:18\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/palmer-condemns-biden-administrations-weakness-afghanistan-disaster", "Palmer Condemns Biden Administration\u2019s Weakness in Afghanistan Disaster", "2021-08-24", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Gary J. Palmer", "P000609", "palmer.house.gov", "palmer", "https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "For Immediate Release\n\nMedia Contact: Elizabeth Hance (202) 225-4921\n\nPalmer Condemns Biden Administration\u2019s Weakness in Afghanistan Disaster\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) joined House Republicans today in a press conference to show support for American citizens and Afghan allies of the U.S. who have been stranded in Afghanistan during the withdrawal of American troops from the country. Congressman Palmer released the following statement:\n\n\u201cThis situation is nothing short of an unmitigated disaster and an utter betrayal of our citizens and allies,\u201d Palmer said. \u201cThe Biden Administration must take responsibility for those still trapped in Afghanistan and for the international security emergency now spinning out of control. President Biden\u2019s weak leadership has put our country\u2019s security at greater risk than ever. By leaving behind a vast amount of weapons, Biden has not only compromised our national security, but has also made the world a more dangerous place. By leaving behind American citizens and our Afghan allies, he has undermined the trust of our allies and dangerously emboldened our enemies. The Administration needs to send a clear message that we will get all of our people out, no matter how long or what measures it requires. The world is watching, and America has a duty to lead from strength and do whatever it takes to bring our people home. And even when the words of this Administration ring hollow, my colleagues and I want to emphasize that America\u2019s word to its citizens and allies can still be taken as true. Our friends and allies need to differentiate between the American people, who can be trusted, and the incompetent and dishonest Biden Administration, which clearly cannot be trusted.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nImage\n\nCongressman Gary Palmer joins House Republicans in a press conference to call on the Biden Administration to take whatever measures necessary to rescue American citizens and allies still trapped in Afghanistan", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-denounces-bidens-botched-afghanistan-retreat", "Rep. Barry Moore denounces Biden's botched Afghanistan retreat", "2021-08-17", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 U.S. Representative Barry Moore (AL-02) released the following statement after joining freshman Republicans in a letter to President Biden denouncing his administration\u2019s catastrophic failures in Afghanistan. The lawmakers urged the administration to immediately prioritize the evacuation of American citizens and the many Afghans who worked alongside U.S. forces.\n\n\u201cThe Biden administration\u2019s botched retreat that has triggered the shocking and total collapse of the Afghanistan government is a painful betrayal of our Afghan allies, an unforgivable insult to the thousands of Americans who spilled their blood on Afghan soil, and an inconceivable abandonment of the many Americans who at this moment await rescue from the escalating warzone,\" said Moore. \"I join my fellow freshman Republican Congressmen in demanding President Biden provide a briefing to Congress on his plan to salvage the situation on the ground before our nation suffers even more irreversible damage to our global reputation among allies and foes alike.\u201d\n\nAmerican men and women have served in Afghanistan for 20 years, making the war the longest in our history. Unfortunately, President Biden rejected the conditions-based withdrawal developed by the Trump administration. According to Trump's plan, final successful peace negotiations between the Taliban and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's government were necessary before any final withdrawal.\n\nUnder President Trump's leadership, which established clear consequences for Taliban intransigence through Trump's personal engagement with the leader of the Taliban delegation, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, clear progress was made towards an honorable withdrawal. In fact, no U.S. soldiers were killed in Afghanistan in the final 11 months of the Trump administration. Through working closely with President Ghani, the groundwork was laid for Afghans to take the future of their country into their own hands.\n\nThe Biden administration's stunning failure of leadership in Afghanistan is yet another in Biden's long history of, as President Obama\u2019s Secretary of Defense Robert Gates said, being \"wrong on nearly every major foreign policy and national security issue over the past four decades.\" President Biden and his administration own this sad chapter in American history.\n\nRead the full letter here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/palmer-town-hall-notice", "Palmer Town Hall Notice", "2021-08-10", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Gary J. Palmer", "P000609", "palmer.house.gov", "palmer", "https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "For Immediate Release\n\nMedia Contact: Elizabeth Hance (202) 225-4921\n\nPalmer Town Hall Notice\n\nBirmingham, AL \u2013 Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) will host several town halls throughout Alabama\u2019s Sixth Congressional District during the week of August 15th, 2021. All events are open to the public and will give the people of the district the opportunity to ask questions, offer comments, and share their opinions on current events with Congressman Palmer. Times and locations are as follows:\n\nMonday, August 16 \u2013 6:00pm CST\n\nClanton City Hall\n\n505 2nd Ave N\n\nClanton, AL 35045\n\nTuesday, August 17 \u2013 6:00pm CST\n\nIrondale City Hall\n\n101 20th St S\n\nIrondale, AL 35210\n\nThursday, August 19 \u2013 8:00am CST\n\nLittle Brick Church\n\n204 2nd St N\n\nOneonta, AL 35121\n\nThursday, August 19 \u2013 6:00pm CST\n\nNorth Highland Baptist Church\n\n4851 15th St Rd\n\nHueytown, AL\n\nNOTE: All media wishing to attend must email Ray.Melick@mail.house.gov by August 13, 2021 at 5pm CT. Logistics and further information will be sent out the morning of each town hall.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-aderholt-statement-democrats-partisan-budget-proposal", "Congressman Aderholt Statement on Democrats\u2019 Partisan Budget Proposal", "2021-08-09", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Robert B. Aderholt", "A000055", "aderholt.house.gov", "aderholt", "https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt issued the following statement after Democrats released their $3.5 trillion budget plan.\n\n\"The budget put forward by Democrats is just reckless, and a leftwing smorgasbord. Not only is the amount of money they propose we borrow from our children and grandchildren reckless, but also the way in which they want to use budget tricks to pass it.\n\n\"This budget is full of Green New Deal type programs. It increases the welfare rolls and has no requirements for work. It also includes amnesty for millions of people in the United States illegally. And even though Democrats claim to hate tax cuts, this budget gives one to their wealthy, liberal donors in blue states.\n\n\"Budget reconciliation was never intended to be a workaround of the legislative, appropriations process. But Democrats know they could not get this leftwing budget through Congress any other way. The leftwing of the party has gotten the taxpayers' credit card and they are ready to go on a spending spree.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-condemns-overreaching-vaccination-requirements-active-duty", "Rep. Barry Moore condemns overreaching vaccination requirements for active-duty military", "2021-08-05", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 U.S. Representative Barry Moore (AL-02) released the following statement regarding reports that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will require all active-duty military members to receive a COVID-19 vaccination regardless of health, age, or other factors.\n\n\u201cIt is absolutely reckless that Secretary Austin is considering a blanket mandate for active-duty military to receive a vaccine approved only for emergency use to protect against a virus with well over a 99% survival rate,\u201d said Moore. \u201cOur fighting men and women are disproportionately younger, healthier and significantly less at risk from the coronavirus than the general population, and recent reports show that almost 70% of our men and women in uniform have already voluntarily taken the vaccine. Our servicemembers shouldn\u2019t be unnecessarily forced into taking the vaccine just because overreaching politicians want to continue intervening in the private lives of the American people.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-condemns-bidens-2-billion-effort-weaken-our-border-security", "Rep. Barry Moore condemns Biden's $2 billion effort to weaken our border security", "2021-07-30", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 This week, U.S. Representative Barry Moore (AL-02) joined Rep. Doug Lamborn (CO-05) and 20 of their colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden regarding Presidential Proclamation 10142, which halted construction of the southern border wall. A recent report suggests the Biden administration is wasting at least $2 billion in taxpayer dollars to pay contractors to not build the wall.\n\n\"Illegal border encounters continue to surpass previous record highs, but Biden is wasting billions of taxpayer dollars on paying contractors not to work - while piles of steel fencing rust in the desert,\u201d said Moore. \u201cThis willful negligence and fiscal irresponsibility only fuels the fire of chaos burning at our southern border and is a grave threat to American national security. We must resume construction of the border wall, secure the southern border, enforce existing immigration laws, and put the American people first.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nOn his first day in office, President Biden issued Presidential Proclamation 10142, which stopped the construction of the wall along the southern border.\n\nAccording to a recent report from the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Government Operations and Border Management, at least $2 billion in taxpayer dollars have been spent on Department of Defense contractors to not build the border wall. The study found that in the period immediately following President Biden\u2019s proclamation, contractors were being paid $6 million per day to not work.\n\nUnder the Biden administration, startling statistics reveal chaos at our southern border:\n\nLast month, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) stopped 188,829 illegal immigrants at the border - the highest number seen in 21 years and a 471% increase from June of last year.\n\nOver 1 million illegal immigrants have crossed the southern border so far this year - a 362% increase from the same time frame last year.\n\n34% of migrants encountered in June 2021 had at least one prior encounter with CBP in the last 12 months.\n\nSince January 2021, 18,630 individuals with criminal convictions or those wanted by law enforcement have been arrested trying to illegally cross the border.\n\nRead the letter HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/aderholt-statement-president-bidens-vaccine-mandate", "Aderholt Statement on President Biden's Vaccine Mandate", "2021-07-29", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Robert B. Aderholt", "A000055", "aderholt.house.gov", "aderholt", "https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "This office is located on the backside of the Cullman Dental Arts building up the handicap ramp. It serves Cullman and Winston Counties.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Marshall, DeKalb, and Blount Counties.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Fayette, Lamar, Marion and Walker Counties. It also serves the portion of Tuscaloosa County north of the Black Warrior River, but also down the western side of the county to include the Ralph, Fosters areas.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Colbert and Franklin Counties. It also serves residents of Lauderdale County from roughly Center Star, west to the Mississippi line.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office is located on the backside of the Cullman Dental Arts building up the handicap ramp. It serves Cullman and Winston Counties.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Marshall, DeKalb, and Blount Counties.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Fayette, Lamar, Marion and Walker Counties. It also serves the portion of Tuscaloosa County north of the Black Warrior River, but also down the western side of the county to include the Ralph, Fosters areas.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.\n\nThis office serves Colbert and Franklin Counties. It also serves residents of Lauderdale County from roughly Center Star, west to the Mississippi line.\n\nWe encourage you to make an appointment before coming into the office so that our constituent services representatives can pull up relevant information beforehand to help with your request of a federal agency.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-barry-moore-mike-levin-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-providing", "Reps. Barry Moore, Mike Levin introduce bipartisan legislation providing veterans\u2019 clothing allowance", "2021-07-29", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Barry Moore", "M001212", "barrymoore.house.gov", "barrymoore", "https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C.\u2014Today, U.S. Representatives Barry Moore (R-AL) and Mike Levin (D-CA) introduced the Mark O\u2019Brien Clothing Allowance Improvement Act, a bipartisan bill to help veterans replace clothing that is routinely damaged by prosthetics, orthopedic devices, or skin medicines that they need as a result of active-duty injuries. A fact sheet on the bill is available here.\n\nThe bill would amend an existing Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clothing allowance program by enabling payments to continue on an automatically recurring annual basis until the veteran elects to no longer receive payments or VA determines the veteran is no longer eligible. Currently, a veteran must provide a clothing allowance form to their local VA medical center annually, an unnecessarily burdensome process for those who have a lifelong condition that requires a device or medicine which damages their clothing.\n\n\"Our nation's heroes shouldn't have to face repetitive red tape to receive the assistance they deserve,\" said Moore, who serves as Ranking Member of the Economic Opportunity Subcommittee on the Veterans Affairs Committee. \"By removing burdensome hurdles, our bipartisan bill streamlines the process for our veterans to collect a clothing allowance. I'm proud to work with Rep. Levin in providing a commonsense solution that ensures our veterans have easier access to this beneficial program.\"\n\n\u201cVeterans with service-connected conditions should not be on the hook for the cost of clothing damaged by their prosthetics, orthopedic devices, or medicine,\u201d said Levin, who serves as Chairman of the Economic Opportunity Subcommittee on the Veterans Affairs Committee. \u201cOur bill cuts through red tape at the VA to make it easier for veterans to receive the clothing allowances they deserve. I\u2019m proud to introduce this bill with Rep. Moore, and I am hopeful we can pass it with wide bipartisan support soon.\u201d\n\nThe VA will provide a clothing allowance to a veteran if his/her prosthetic or orthopedic device or skin medicine causes damage to his/her clothes, and he/she needs this device or skin medicine because of a service-connected condition (e.g., limb loss, severe burns). Approximately 40,000 veterans were approved for the clothing allowance benefit in Fiscal Year 2020. To receive the benefit, a veteran must file a claim for disability compensation and provide a clothing allowance form to their local VA medical center by August 1. Payments are made between September 1-October 31. A veteran can get $841.36 paid once, but can reapply in future years if he/she meets one of the following conditions: has more than one prosthetic or orthopedic device; has more than one skin medicine; or his/her device or skin medicine affects more than one type of clothing. Veterans have expressed that reapplying each year is burdensome, particularly those who have a lifelong condition that requires a device or medicine which damages their clothing.\n\nThe Following Organizations support the Mark O\u2019Brien Clothing Allowance Improvement Act:\n\nWounded Warrior Project (WWP)\n\nIraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)\n\nVeterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)\n\nDisabled American Veterans (DAV)\n\nParalyzed Veterans of America (PVA)\n\nMilitary Officers Association of America (MOAA)\n\nArmy Aviation Association of America (AAAA)\n\nBlinded Veterans Association (BVA)\n\nThe Retired Enlisted Association (TREA)\n\nUSCG Chief Petty Officers Association (CPOA)\n\nClick here for text of the legislation.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://barrymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-barry-moore-seeks-interns-fall-2021", "Rep. 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