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https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/news-releases/bam-fight-americas-republic-senator-josh-hawley-r-mo-joins-congressman-mo Bam! The Fight for America's Republic is On! Senator Josh Hawley (R, MO) Joins Congressman Mo Brooks' Effort to Block Untrustworthy Electoral College Votes! 2020-12-30 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy Washington, DCWednesday, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) praised Senator Josh Hawley's (R, MO) announcement to object to untrustworthy electoral college submissions on January 6th. Congressman Brooks said, "I thankSenator Hawley for joining dozens of Congressmen's fight for an honest and accurate election system that is the underpinning of America's Republic! With America's Republicat stake,we are fortunate to have leaders like Senator Hawley stand up and do what is right to ensure America remains the greatest nation in world history." Brooks continued,"AsMissouri's former Attorney General,an experiencedlitigator,and renowned legal and constitutional scholar,Senator Hawley understands that Congress (not federal courts) is the final and ultimate judge, jury and arbiter of all contested federal elections." Brooks concluded,"Too many states have blatantly violated Article I, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution, violated federal election statutes, or willfully failed to obey their own state election laws, thereby opening the door to massive voter fraud, casting of illegal ballots, and election theft. These combined failures render some states' election results untrustworthy. With a Senatecosponsornowjoiningthis fight, Congressmen and Senators will face an easy vote: you can either acquiesce to and support voter fraud and election theft, or you can stand and fight for an honest and accurate election system that is the underpinning of America's Republic. On January 6, on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, I choose to fight!!!" Senator Hawley's December 30th statement follows: "Following both the 2004 and 2016 elections, Democrats in Congress objected during the certification of electoral votes in order to raise concerns about election integrity. They were praised by Democratic leadership and the media when they did. And they were entitled to do so. But now those of us concerned about the integrity of this election are entitled to do the same. I cannot vote to certify the electoral college results on January 6… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-votes-favor-cash-act-provide-2000-direct-stimulus-payments Rep. Sewell Votes in Favor of the CASH Act to Provide $2,000 in Direct Stimulus Payments 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC- Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted in favor of the Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help (CASH) Act of 2020 to increase the amount of money struggling Americans receive in a second round of direct payments, from $600 to $2,000. Since May, House Democrats have worked diligently to pass several consecutive coronavirus relief packages to put money directly in the pockets of American families who are suffering because of this pandemic, said Rep. Terri Sewell. After months of obstruction, President Trump has finally indicated support for Democrats' proposal of a $2,000 direct payment per person. We now have an opportunity to deliver meaningful stimulus payments that will help support American families through this public health and economic crisis. Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans must now pass this legislation immediately. To ignore the needs of the American people during this great time of need would be shameful. The CASH Act: Increases the value of the economic impact payments (EIPs) provided in the end-of-year COVID relief package so that each eligible family member receives $2,000, up from $600. Applies the same, broader eligibility established in the end-of-year package to mixed-status families where one spouse has a Social Security Number (SSN). As specified in the latest COVID relief legislation, these families are eligible for the EIP amount for each family member with an SSN, and can claim the corresponding amount for the first round of economic impact payments when they file their 2020 taxes. Broadens eligibility for adult dependents, allowing more Americans to qualify for economic impact payments. Retroactively qualifies adult dependents for the CARES Act economic impact payments, which can be claimed on their 2020 tax filings. Text of the legislation is available HERE. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-votes-house-democrats-and-republicans-override-president Rep. Sewell Votes with House Democrats and Republicans to Override President Trumps Veto of 2021 National Defense Authorization Act 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC- Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and Chair of the Subcommittee on Defense Intelligence and Warfighter Support, voted to override President Trump's veto of the William M (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA). The bipartisan, bicameral bill complies with the bipartisan budget agreement and authorizes $732 billion in discretionary spending for our national defense for FY 2021. It is unconscionable that President Trump would oppose a bipartisan, bicameral bill that provides critical funding necessary to support our troops during this unprecedented time in our nation's history, said Rep. Terri Sewell. Today I voted with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to override the President's reckless veto and protect the lives and livelihoods of our brave military men and women, especially those in Alabama. Senate Democrats and Republicans must work together to override his veto and ensure Americans remain safe at home and abroad. Rep. Sewell was selected by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in November for the second time in a row to serve on the conference committee tasked with working out the differences between the House and Senate versions of the NDAA. She worked diligently with her fellow conferees to secure key wins in the bill that include: Altering or Removing All Names and Symbols Honoring the Confederacy or Those Who Served Voluntarily With the Confederacy From All DOD Assets: The conference report establishes an independent commission to make binding recommendations to the Secretary of Defense for the modification or removal of all names, symbols, displays, monuments, and paraphernalia that honor or commemorate the Confederacy or any person who served voluntarily with the Confederacy from all assets of the Department of Defense. Providing A Pay Raise to the Troops: The conference report authorizes a 3.0 percent increase in basic pay for service members. Authorizing … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-votes-favor-emergency-coronavirus-relief-package-and-fy2021 Rep. Sewell Votes in Favor of Emergency Coronavirus Relief Package and FY2021 Government Spending Bill 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted in favor of H.R. 133 and the Fiscal Year 2021 Omnibus funding bill Monday to provide hospitals, workers, and families relief from the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure the government is funded through fiscal year 2021. It's been more than eight months since Republicans have met Democrats at the negotiating table to provide our families, small businesses, frontline health care workers, and schools with the resources they need to weather the COVID-19 pandemic. While this bipartisan agreement is a compromise on many issues, this emergency funding cannot come soon enough to those struggling in Alabama and across the country from the devastating fallout of this virus, Rep. Sewell said. This bill is far from perfect, but Alabamians cannot wait any longer for relief. Once President-Elect Joe Biden is sworn in, Congress must consider a further relief package that includes more support for families, as well as essential resources for state and local governments struggling to support frontline employees, including our firefighters and police, and provide vital community resources. I am also glad that the House passed the bipartisan FY2021 Omnibus Spending bill to fund the government for next year. In these uncertain times, it is more important than ever to keep the government funded and open, said Rep. Sewell. This legislation includes additional funding for issues important to the 7th Congressional District, including health care, wastewater infrastructure, civil rights historic preservation, and our HBCUs. Critically, the H.R. 133 will provide $166 billion for economic impact payments, providing $600 stimulus direct payments per adult and child. These payments will be given to individuals making up to $75,000 a year and couples making up to $150,000 a year. This means a family of four would receive a payment of $2,400. H.R. 133 also: Extends the eviction moratorium through January 31, 2021, and provides $25 billion for emergency rental assistance. Extension of Unem… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-legislation-renaming-thomasville-post-office-honor-postmaster Rep. Sewell Legislation Renaming Thomasville Post Office in Honor of Postmaster Robert Ingram Signed Into Law 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced today that legislation she sponsored to honor the legacy of former Postmaster Robert Ingram by renaming the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 115 Nicol Avenue in Thomasville, Alabama, as the Postmaster Robert Ingram Post Office was signed into law. Postmaster Ingram served the Thomasville community for over 30 years, first as a Marine and later as Postmaster, Rep. Sewell said. He was a beloved public servant who not only dedicated himself to his own job, but also to the training of new postmasters. The Postmaster Robert Ingram Post Office is a fitting reminder of Mr. Ingram's immense impact on the community. The family is deeply grateful for the recognition of Bob Ingram's commitment to and love for his community, said Mr. Ingram's son, Bobby Ingram. This acknowledgement will allow his legacy to continue for years to come. Bob was a fixture in our community. Every man, woman, and child knew him, his warm smile and happy greeting every time he entered the Thomasville post office, said Thomasville Mayor Sheldon Day. Bob was a true example of what it means to be a public servant, and this is a fitting tribute to the legacy of his humble and dedicated service to our city. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.shelby.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsreleases?ContentRecord_id=27578223-EF81-48EE-88A0-A5704AB43EC0 Shelby: Congress Passes FY21 Omnibus Appropriations Package to Fund Government and Provide COVID Relief 2020-12-21 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate AL Richard Shelby S000320 www.shelby.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and its subcommittee on defense, today voted to pass a comprehensive appropriations package containing all 12 Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) spending bills and roughly $900 billion in additional COVID-19 relief for struggling Americans and businesses. The legislation, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, was passed in the Senate by a vote of 92-6. The package was passed by the House of Representatives earlier today and will now head to the President's desk for his signature. This is great news. I am pleased we swiftly advanced this package through Congress and on to the President's desk. The American people expect us to do our job, and funding the government, including the military, is our fundamental responsibility. This package not only includes FY21 appropriations bills, but it also provides COVID relief for struggling American families, workers, and businesses. This is paramount as our nation works to recover from the pandemic. This year has been unprecedented in a number of ways. Completing our work is all the more important, said Senator Shelby. The COVID-relief portion of the package includes an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program, funding for vaccine production and distribution, stimulus checks, and a temporary extension of a number of unemployment programs created by the CARES Act. Further, the legislation includes $7 billion for broadband development, including access to rural broadband and telehealth. A total of $13 billion is also provided to support farmers and agriculture impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the legislation contains FY21 funding that supports Alabama in the areas of defense, aerospace, medical research, agriculture, and more. Alabama's skilled workforce has a far-reaching impact on the entire nation. The funding in this appropriations package shows just that that Alabama remains at the forefront and leads in many areas, such as missile defense, spa… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/news-releases/congressman-mo-brooks-floor-speech-quotes-2005-jimmy-carter-james-baker Congressman Mo Brooks Floor Speech Quotes 2005 Jimmy Carter & James Baker Report Forewarning America of the 3 Systemic Election Flaws that 2020 Socialist Democrats Exploited to Steal Elections 2020-12-17 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC Thursday, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) gave his eighth House Floor speech in his series on the presidential election, voter fraud, and election theft. In today's remarks, Congressman Brooks focused on the 105 page report of the bipartisan Commission on Federal Election Reform co-chaired by Democrat President Jimmy Carter and Reagan White House Chief of Staff James Baker that specifically forewarned America of the very same systemic election flaws the Socialist Democrats used in 2020 to steal elections. Click on the image above or HERE for video of Congressman Brooks' speech Full text of Congressman Brooks' speech: Mr. Speaker, this is my 8th speech in a series on voter fraud, election theft and the presidential election. There are three majorflaws in America's elections that Socialist Democrats exploit to steal elections. First, voting by illegal aliens and other noncitizens is rampant because Socialist Democrats made it illegal to require proof of citizenship when illegal aliens and other noncitizens demand to be registered to vote. In 2020, hundreds of thousands, and more likely, millions, of illegal aliens and other noncitizens illegally voted for Joe Biden after he promised them amnesty and citizenship if he is elected president. Second, vote by mail schemes are both horribly prone to voter fraud and are illegal because they violate Article 1, Section 4 of the Constitution and Congress's ensuing designation (with minor exceptions) of one 24-hour day as the Election Day during which citizens can vote. Yet, in 2020, Socialist Democrats foisted vote by mail schemes on America in order to more easily engage in voter fraud and election theft. Third, the lack of photo ID voter requirements makes it easier for paid Socialist Democrat election thieves to steal elections with voter impersonators. While Socialist Democrats and the Fake News Media repeatedly and falsely claim there was no voter fraud in 2020, what is most startling is this: America was warned 15 years ago that this would happen! In 2005,… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/news-releases/congressman-mo-brooks-leads-18-colleagues-sending-letter-house-senate Congressman Mo Brooks Leads 18 Colleagues in Sending Letter to House & Senate Leadership Seeking Election Fraud Hearings Ahead of January 6th Electoral College Vote Submissions 2020-12-17 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC Thursday, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05), joined by 18 House Conservative colleagues, sent an investigation and hearings request letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and various House and Senate committee chairs. Under the Constitution and federal statutes, Congress is responsible for resolving all federal election contests for President, the Senate and the House. The letter requests the recipients do their jobs and conduct voter fraud and election theft hearings and investigations so that Congressmen and Senators will be better informed when Congress faces contests and questions about the legitimacy and validity of various federal elections held on November 3, 2020. Signers of the letter: Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05), Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Congressman Mike Rogers (AL-03), Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07), Congressman Paul Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04), Congressman Ted Budd (NC-13), Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05), Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36), Congressman Bob Gibbs (OH-07),Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05), Congressman Gregory Steube (FL-17), Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10), Congressman Mike Kelly (PA-16), Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14), Congressman Scott DesJarlais (TN-04), Congressman Mike Garcia (CA-25). Click HERE to view the letter. Full text of the letter follows: December 16, 2020 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Senate Majority Leader 317 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Lindsey Graham Chairman Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate 224 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Roy Blunt Chairman Committee on Rules and Administration United States Senate 260 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Ron Johnson Chairman Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee United States Senate 340 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 The Hono… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/news-releases/congressman-mo-brooks-7th-floor-speech-election-theft-quotes-election Congressman Mo Brooks 7th Floor Speech on Election Theft Quotes Election Theft Expert Detailing How He Steals Elections 2020-12-16 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC Wednesday, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) gave his seventh House Floor speech in his series on the presidential election, voter fraud, and election theft. In today's remarks, Congressman Brooks expands on quotes by a professional Democrat election theft expert's description of how he steals elections by paying for votes at homeless shelters, paying his theft team to fill out ballots at elder care facilities, and paying imposters to cast counterfeit votes at poll locations that do not require photo ID. Click on the image above or HERE for video of Congressman Brooks' speech Full text of Congressman Brooks' speech: Mr. Speaker, this is my seventh speech in a series on voter fraud, election theft and the presidential election. Today, I continue citing an August 29, 2020 New York Post expose that reveals the sordid underbelly of voter fraud and election theft that plague American elections. The New York Post, after confirming a Democrat election thief expert's rap sheet and long history working as a consultant to various campaigns, reveals his stunning election theft strategies and view that (election) fraud is more the rule than the exception. The Democrat election theft expert steals elections at nursing homes, stating: Hitting up assisted-living facilities and helping the elderly fill out their absentee ballots was a gold mine of votes There are nursing homes where the nurse is actually a paid operative. [They] literally fill (the ballot) out for them. The Democrat election theft expert steals elections by exploiting weak voter identification laws. [T]he (Democrat election theft expert) would send operatives to vote in polling stations, particularly in states like New Jersey and New York that do not require voter ID. The Democrat election theft expert describes how he deploys his election theft team: You fill out these index cards with that person's name and district and you go around the city and say, You're going to be him, you're going to be him,' At the polling place, the fake voter would si… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/tomorrow-rep-sewell-host-tele-town-hall-discuss-covid-19-unemployment TOMORROW: Rep. Sewell to Host Tele-Town Hall to Discuss COVID-19, Unemployment Claims, FEMA Benefits and More 2020-12-16 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy MEDIA ADVISORY for TOMORROW Tomorrow, Thursday, December 17 at 6:30 pm CT, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) will host state and local leaders for a tele-town hall to discuss the issues most important to Alabama's 7thCongressional District. Joining Rep. Sewell will be: Dr. Mary McIntyre,Chief Medical Officer, Alabama Department of Public Health David Hicks,Deputy Director, Jefferson County Health Department Fitzgerald Washington,Alabama Secretary of Labor Suzanne Darden,Finance Specialist, Small Business Development Center of Alabama Allan Jarvis,Federal Coordinating Officer, FEMA Region IV Rep. Sewell and her guests will discuss the most recent COVID-19 government relief bill, the COVID-19 vaccine distribution, unemployment claims, small business resources, FEMA resources available to Alabamians impacted by Hurricane Zeta. Rep. Sewell and participants will also answer questions directly from residents living in the 7th District. Sign up to receive a free call atwww.sewell.house.govor by following thislink. If your call does not come through, you can call-in at this toll free number: 877-353-4701. Details for Thursday, December 17, 2020: WHAT:Tele-Town Hall WHEN:6:30 p.m. CT WHERE:Sign up for a free call atwww.sewell.house.govor by following thislink 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://byrne.house.gov/media-center/columns/the-electoral-college The Electoral College 2020-12-15 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate AL Bradley Byrne B001289 byrne.house.gov     legacy When the members of the Constitutional Convention in 1787 debated how to pick the executive, several options were considered. Some wanted the people to directly elect the president, while others distrusted the people to know enough about the candidates to make that important decision on their own. After all, the election would be held across the entire nation, and with the problems of communication in 18th century America it would be difficult for individual citizens to know enough to make an informed decision about candidates who lived nowhere near them. But the Framers wanted the voters to play a role, and they compromised by giving the decision to electors equaling the number of representatives and senators for each state and empowering the legislatures of the states, whose members were and are popularly elected, to select the manner of appointing those electors. So you and I don't vote for the president directly. Our state's electors do. While early on several state legislatures opted to pick the electors themselves, in modern times all state legislatures have voted to have their electors chosen by popular vote. This week those electors met in their respective states and casttheir votes. The press reports Vice President Joe Biden received 306 votes and President Trump, my candidate, received 232 votes. Press reports also indicate that in several states where the electors chose Biden, separate groups claimed to be the actual electors and voted for President Trump. There has been a lot of discussion and dozens of audits, recounts, and lawsuits as to who were the legally chosen electors in those states. Despite the hype in the media that these efforts challenging the initial election calls in several states undermine our system, the Electoral Count Act of 1887 actually provides for a time period for such actions. Former Vice President Al Gore took advantage of this time period in 2000, challenging the election until mid-December. Democrats challenged the Ohio electors pledged to President Bush in 2004, and many … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pandemic-worsens-reps-sewell-reed-introduce-legislation-expand-new As Pandemic Worsens, Reps. Sewell, Reed Introduce Legislation to Expand New Markets Tax Credit to Spur Economic Investment 2020-12-14 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (AL-07) and Tom Reed (NY-23) introduced the New Markets Stabilization Act today, bipartisan legislation that will preserve access to the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) for underserved communities and ensure the credit continues to spur economic revitalization as the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis continues. Historically underserved communities have faced tremendous economic hardship this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. As the economic crisis continues, it's critical that we expand the New Markets Tax Credits to help ensure our rural and underserved communities are not left behind,Rep.Sewell said.The New Markets Stabilization Act expands the credit and improves market efficiency and liquidity, which will facilitate additional investments in local businesses and community development projects. Rural and persistent poverty areas have been hit especially hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and, now more than ever, it's critical that we incentivize investment in our communities that are struggling to hang on. The NMTC has a proven track record of creating jobs and opportunities in the 7th Congressional District, and I'm proud to introduce this bipartisan bill to help ensure the credit can be utilized in our communities' economic recovery. COVID-19 has impacted every corner of our economy, especially traditionally underserved communities and the financial organizations that support them. Given the critical role New Market Tax Credits can play in driving economic recovery and reducing poverty, it is only fair that we move to stabilize the program and provide investors with the additional flexibility they need to further incentivize emergency relief initiatives,said Rep. Reed. The bipartisan legislation introduced by Rep. Sewell authorizes significant new assistance through the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) to low-income communities that are often left out of the economic mainstream and are now coping with the health and economic consequences of the pandemic,said New Mar… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.shelby.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsreleases?ContentRecord_id=5FBD62EC-282B-4F9A-AE5F-4E3C4856BFC9 Shelby: Senate Passes 60th Annual NDAA 2020-12-11 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate AL Richard Shelby S000320 www.shelby.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and its subcommittee on defense, today released the following statement regarding Senate passage of the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 6395, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21). Following passage in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, the authorizing legislation will now move to the President's desk for his signature. In our world today, a robust national security is of the utmost importance. This legislation works to provide just that protection for our country and care for our troops. The NDAA is a vital step in the process of funding America's defense, said Senator Shelby. By passing this bill the 60th annual NDAA the Senate is sending a strong message to our adversaries around the globe that we will remain the most powerful force in the world. Over the last four years, President Trump has worked to rebuild and modernize our Armed Forces. I am pleased we are on the path to continue that process and look forward to securing funding for the Department of Defense through our FY21 appropriations bills. The FY21 NDAA Conference Report, which passed by a vote of 8413, authorizes a total of $740.5 billion for national defense priorities. The legislation unlocks a 3 percent pay raise for members of the Armed Forces for the second year in a row, accelerates the innovation of key capabilities and technologies, and encourages investments in the next generation of ships, planes, tanks, and weapons. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://aderholt.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/aderholt-support-texas-attorney-general-s-election-lawsuit-supreme-court Aderholt Support for Texas Attorney Generals Election Lawsuit Before the Supreme Court 2020-12-10 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate AL Robert Aderholt A000055 aderholt.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt, (AL-04) released the following statement to express his support for an amicus brief filed by members of Congress in support of the Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's election lawsuit before the United States Supreme Court. I am proud to support this amicus brief filed with the United States Supreme Courtto ensure the 2020 Presidential election was conducted fairly and without voter fraud. I signed onto the brief but a technical snafu in the sponsor's office kept mine and several other members off the list. The sponsor is working to have my name and others officially added tomorrow. I support this lawsuit 100%. Our democracy depends on free, fair and accurate elections. That is the bedrock of our democracy. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/news-releases/congressman-mo-brooks-joins-amicus-brief-help-texas-stop-illegal-voting Congressman Mo Brooks Joins Amicus Brief to Help Texas Stop Illegal Voting 2020-12-10 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC Thursday, Congressman Mo Brooks and 105 House Republicans filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in support of the Plaintiffs in Texas v. Pennsylvania, et al. The amicus affirms that Congress is the supreme Constitutional authority for prescribing the times, places, and manners for holding federal elections and that state legislatures are the only other Constitutional authority empowered to set election times, places, and manner of holding elections and, even then, only to the extent that legislatures do not pass laws that conflict with the standards set by Congress. Non-legislative actors in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Wisconsin, and Michigan violated Article I, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution when they changed election processes without the authority to do so. Click HERE for the Texas v. Pennsylvania, et al. amicus brief. Congressman Brooks said, Reliable, honest and accurate elections are the bedrock of any functioning republic. Unfortunately, America's republic has been badly undermined by officials who illegally violated the U.S. Constitution. Brooks continued The United States Constitution's Election Clause unequivocally states that Congress is the supreme authority for prescribing the times, places, and manners for holding federal elections and that state legislatures are the only other Constitutional authority empowered to set election times, places, and manner of holding elections and, even then, only to the extent that legislatures do not pass laws that conflict with acts of Congress. Governors, secretaries of state, other election officials, state courts, federal courts, and private parties in various states blatantly usurp the power of Congress and state legislatures, thereby violating the Constitution, when they change election procedures both without legal authority and in ways inconsistent with laws passed by Congress or their own state legislatures. Election tallies resulting from these unconstitutional processes are invalid and are one of many reasons why I will o… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://byrne.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-byrne-s-bill-renaming-fairhope-post-office-for-jack-edwards House Passes Byrnes Bill Renaming Fairhope Post Office for Jack Edwards 2020-12-10 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate AL Bradley Byrne B001289 byrne.house.gov     legacy Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) issued the following statement after the House passed his bill to rename the Fairhope post office the William JackJacksonEdwardsIII Post Office Building. Congressman Byrnesaid:Jack Edwards is one of Alabama's greatest public servants whose leadership in Washington and Alabama left an indelible mark. I thank my colleagues many who remember Jack fondly for his service and remarkable accomplishments for supporting my bill to bestow this honor to Jack's memory. I appreciate Senator Shelby and Senator Jones for their help to now push the bill through the Senate and hopefully on to President Trump for his signature. The bill, H.R.6418, now goes to the Senate where it awaits passage before being signed into law.Last year, Byrne led a moment of silence of the House floor for Congressman Edwards where he praised Edwards' principles of unquestioned integrity, commitment to others, and respect for all. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://roby.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/roby-delivers-final-remarks-house-floor Roby Delivers Final Remarks on House Floor 2020-12-10 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate AL Martha Roby R000591 roby.house.gov     legacy U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-AL) on Tuesday gave her final speech on the floor of the House of Representatives to commemorate her time in Congress and service to Alabama's Second Congressional District: Mr. Speaker, I rise before you and my colleagues here today to speak for my final time on the House floor. Seventeen years ago, my husband, Riley, and I prayerfully decided I would put my name on the ballot for the first time. Never could we have imagined the original decision to run for the Montgomery City Council would lead us to serve five terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. We are so grateful that God allowed us to serve our country in this way, and we give all honor and glory to Him. I count it a great privilege to have served the people of Alabama's Second Congressional District over the past decade, and I cannot adequately express how deeply thankful I am for the confidence my constituents have placed in me over the years. Each of you sitting here before me knows the responsibility that comes along with being a Member of Congress. Yes, we are required to vote and to be the conscience of those we represent, but serving our constituents back home truly changes lives and our communities for the better. As I look back on the wonderful things Team Roby was able to accomplish, along with the help of my colleagues in the Alabama delegation, I realize that our most significant duty is to help those who need us. Whether it is requesting assistance with the VA or another federal agency, assisting with clean up following a large-scale weather event, voicing an opinion, or booking tours of the U.S. Capitol, my doors have always remained open to each person I represent. I am thankful for the unique opportunities given to me by those who came before me, especially the chance to serve on several impactful committees including Appropriations, Judiciary, Agriculture, Armed Services, Education and the Workforce, and the Select Committee on Benghazi. Much work has been done in each of these revered committees to… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/news-releases/congressman-mo-brooks-floor-speech-quotes-democrat-election-theft-expert Congressman Mo Brooks Floor Speech Quotes Democrat Election Theft Expert Describing His "How to Steal an Election" Tactics 2020-12-09 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy Washington, DCTuesday, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) gave his sixth House Floor speech in his series on the presidential election, voter fraud, and election theft. In today's speech Congressman Brooks quotes extensively a professional New Jersey Democrat election theft expert's description of how he steals elections using the en masse mailed ballot voting system. Click on the image above or HERE for video of Congressman Brooks' speech Full text of Congressman Brooks' speech: Mr. Speaker, this is my sixth speech in a series on voter fraud, election theft and the presidential election. Today, I cite an August 29, 2020 New York Post article that quotes extensively from a New Jersey professional Democrat election theft expert's description of how he steals elections using the en masse mailed ballot voting system. The election theft expert states, he puts a real ballot into "the copy machine and it comes out the same way. But the return envelopes are more secure than the ballot. You could never recreate the envelope. So envelopes had to be collected from real voters. The election theft expert adds, He would have his operatives fan out, going house to house, convincing voters to let them mail completed ballots on their behalf as a public service. The fraudster and his minions would then take the sealed envelopes home and hold them over boiling water. For those unaware, the process of collecting ballots from voters is called ballot harvesting and is legal in some states and illegal in others. The election theft expert continues, You have to steam it to loosen the glue. He then would remove the real ballot, place the counterfeit ballot inside the signed certificate, and reseal the envelope. Five minutes per ballot tops. Is how long he says it takes to steal a vote. The election theft expert adds that Sometimes postal employees are in on the scam. You have a postman who is a rabid anti-Trump guy and he's working in Bedminster or some Republican stronghold He can take those [filled-out] ballots, and knowing 95% are goi… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://byrne.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/byrne-gives-farewell-speech-to-house-of-representatives Byrne Gives Farewell Speech to House of Representatives 2020-12-09 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate AL Bradley Byrne B001289 byrne.house.gov     legacy Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) gave his farewell speech on the floor of the House of Representatives. Byrne spoke of his hope and optimism for the direction of our nation, what the American people have said in recent elections, and his thankfulness for the people of Southwest Alabama and other friends and supporters. Some highlights from his speech are below. Congressman Byrnesaid:There are people on both sides of the House who want to say this country is in a bad place and headed in the wrong direction. I believe that view ignores two very important things. One is our history, and the other is what I hear the people of America telling us I think if the people of America knew their history better, they would be more hopeful, they would be more optimistic Division in our country is the greatest internal threat we've got, and I will tell you, Mr. Speaker, it's the greatest threat of all, because there is nothing that this great nation can't accomplish when we are united, when we are e pluribus unum, one out of many. That is who America is, that's who the American people want us to be, and that's the great challenge before this House. I want to thank my long suffering family. They loved me and they supported me, even when I wasn't so lovable, and even when it wasn't so easy to support me. I could not have done it without them. Byrne's service in the House of Representatives will end at the conclusion of the 117th Congress on January 3, 2021. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/news-releases/congressman-mo-brooks-en-masse-vote-mail-schemes-are-illegal-contribute Congressman Mo Brooks: En Masse Vote by Mail Schemes are Illegal & Contribute to Voter Fraud & Election Theft 2020-12-08 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy Washington, DCTuesday, Congressman Mo Brooks gave a House Floor speech on yet another systemic flaw in America's election process that promotes voter fraud and election theft: en masse vote by mail schemes that are rife with voter fraud and expressly violate the Constitution's Election Clause and Congressional statutes that (with minor exceptions) limit 2020 citizen voting to one 24-hour period - November 3rd. In short, Congress set an Election Day, not an election week, an election month, or an election season. Click on the image above or HERE for video of Congressman Brooks' speech Full text of Congressman Brooks' speech: Mr. Speaker, this is my fifth speech in a series on voter fraud, election theft and the presidential election. For emphasis, Congress is the judge, jury and final arbiter of the 2020 presidential election contest. Further, America's election system is plagued by systemic flaws that promote voter fraud and election theft. Joe Biden exploited one such flaw when he brazenly promised more than 10 million illegal aliens that he will give them amnesty and citizenship if they help elect Joe Biden president. The Constitution's Election Clause, Article I, Section 4, is very clear. Congress has absolute authority over the times, places and manner of holding elections for federal offices. Pursuant to the Election Clause and Title 2 U.S. Code Section 7, Congress set November 3rd as the 2020 day for the election.[1] For emphasis, Congress set a day for the election on which citizens vote. Congress did not set an election week, an election month, or an election season during which citizens can cast votes. Also pursuant to the Elections Clause, Congress created limited exceptions to its vote within a 24-hour window mandate, to-wit: Alternative voting means may be established for persons with disabilities.[2] Overseas persons may vote by absentee ballot.[3] Persons who are expected to be absent from their voting location or state on election day may vote by absentee ballot.[4] Any voting schemes that allow vo… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://byrne.house.gov/media-center/columns/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-in-the-new-jobs-report The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in the New Jobs Report 2020-12-08 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate AL Bradley Byrne B001289 byrne.house.gov     legacy Last Friday the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly jobs report covering November. It contained some good news, some bad news and some downright ugly news. First, let's look at the good news. The economy added 245,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate dropped to 6.7% from a high of 14.7% in April. We have gained back 12.3 million jobs since the shutdowns of last spring and the unemployment rate is less than half what it had risen to at that time. Over half of all Black people who lost their jobs have gone back to work as have two thirds of Hispanics. The greatest gains have come in the leisure and hospitality industry and in retail businesses, the hardest hit by the shutdowns. To put this into perspective, the unemployment rate is now lower than at any point in President Obama's first term and the gains made in the last seven months are greater than in the first four years of the recovery from the Great Recession of 2008-9. That's pretty good news, no matter how you look at it. So, what am I referring to when I talk about there being some bad news too? The rate at which we are gaining jobs has fallen significantly. Job growth in September (711,000) and October (610,000) was more than twice as large as November's. Our bounce back has really slowed. What's happened? To some extent we are witnessing the holes left in the American economy. Some places are doing better than others and some industries are still struggling to come back while others are doing well. For example, we know that Blue states have significantly higher unemployment rates than most Red states, the result of the differences in state leaders' responses to the pandemic. New York's unemployment rate in October was 9.6%, while Alabama's was 5.8%. Similarly, while the leisure and hospitality sector has made a comeback of sorts, it faces the strong headwinds of travel and dining restrictions ordered by many mayors and governors around the country. So, it lags the rest of the economy and will continue to do so until these restriction… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://byrne.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-ndaa-with-byrne-amendment-authorizing-additional-austal House Passes NDAA with Byrne Amendment Authorizing Additional Austal Ship 2020-12-08 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate AL Bradley Byrne B001289 byrne.house.gov     legacy Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) issued the following statement after the House passed the Conference Report for H.R. 6395, the Mac Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), by a vote of 335-78. The bill includes an amendment authored by Byrne authorizing $260 million to construct an additional Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) vessel at Austal USA in Mobile. Congressman Byrnesaid:Passing the defense bill each year is among the most essential and challenging duties of Congress and requires not only countless hours of hard work but the ability to make compromises. While I don't agree with every provision in this conference report, the final product is a remarkable example of bipartisan teamwork to provide for the men and women of our Armed Forcesand ultimately to protect the American people. Important to Southwest Alabama, the inclusion in the conference report of my amendment to authorize the construction of an additional EPF at the Austal shipyard in Mobile represents a significant endorsement of Austal and the EPF's continued importance to our national defense.The Navy has set an ambitious but achievable goal of a 355-ship fleet, and the hardworking men and women of Austal areindispensable in achieving that important milestone. The work I have done on the Armed Services Committee is among my proudest accomplishments from my time in Congress. I am forever grateful for and proud of the key role so many Alabamians play in protecting the freedoms all Americans enjoy, and it has been my great honor to serve them. The NDAA sets policy and authorizes funding for the entire United States military and has been passed by the House each year for the previous 59 years.The House Armed Services Committee, of which Byrne is a member, passed the NDAA with Byrne's amendment on July 1, 2020 by a vote of 56-0, and the bill passed the House on July 21.The Senate is expected to consider and pass the NDAA conference report as soon as this week. A summary of the conference report may be found here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-applauds-passage-2021-national-defense-authorization-act Rep. Sewell Applauds Passage of 2021 National Defense Authorization Act 2020-12-08 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and Chair of the Subcommittee on Defense Intelligence and Warfighter Support, praised the House passage of the FY 2021 William M (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA). Sewell was also selected by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in November for the second time in a row to serve on the conference committee tasked with working out the differences between the House and Senate versions of the NDAA. This bipartisan, bicameral bill complies with the bipartisan budget agreement and authorizes $732 billion in discretionary spending for our national defense for FY 2021. Alabama is home to so many talented men and women who play a critical role in our national security, from Maxwell Air Force Base and the 187th Fighter Wing in Montgomery, to the shipbuilding industry in Mobile and missile defense in Huntsville,Sewell said.I am proud to have represented our state in conference between the House and Senate. The bill the House passed today is reflective of our American values and authorises numerous programs critical to our national defense. If President Trump follows through with his threat to veto this bipartisan, bicameral bill, I urge my colleagues in both the House and Senate to work together to override his veto to ensure Americans remain safe at home and abroad. In the conference report, Democrats were successful in including numerous key priorities. Key wins in the conference report include: Altering or Removing All Names and Symbols Honoring the Confederacy or Those Who Served Voluntarily With the Confederacy From All DOD Assets:The conference report establishes an independent commission to make binding recommendations to the Secretary of Defense for the modification or removal of all names, symbols, displays, monuments, and paraphernalia that honor or commemorate the Confederacy or any person who served voluntarily with the Confederacy from all assets o… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://roby.house.gov/newsroom/columns/remembering-our-troops-christmas-season Remembering Our Troops This Christmas Season 2020-12-05 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate AL Martha Roby R000591 roby.house.gov     legacy While the holiday season brings family and friends together, it serves as a time to remember our military families and troops overseas. This year especially brings new challenges as we continue to navigate the holidays during a global pandemic. Data from the Alabama Department of Health shows that numbers are sharply rising across the state, and we are setting consecutive new records for daily number of new cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The virus may alter how we spend this Christmas season, as well as the direct and indirect effects for our men and women in uniform serving around the world. Each year, Members of Congress participate in the American Red Cross' Holiday for Heroes program. This annual event provides an opportunity to express our gratitude and pass along holiday greetings and wishes to servicemembers, their families, and veterans. Like many other events this year, we were unable to gather and convey our appreciation in writing. The Red Cross instead organized a virtual initiative for Members of Congress to send video messages wishing our servicemembers a happy holiday. I am grateful for the opportunity to send a special message to our deployed troops, and I encourage you this Christmas season to find a way to extend your appreciation to our military men and women for their daily sacrifices to preserve our freedom. I am honored to serve a district that many active duty military families and veterans call home. Our servicemembers go to great lengths to defend this nation and everything it stands for, especially during these challenging times. I want to give a special thank you to all members of the military and their families, as well as our veterans. I hope you all stay healthy and safe this holiday season. From the Roby family to yours, thank you for your service, and Merry Christmas! ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/news-releases/congressman-mo-brooks-leads-letter-attorney-general-barr-requesting-voter Congressman Mo Brooks Leads Letter to Attorney General Barr Requesting Voter Fraud Investigation & Injunction in Georgia 2020-12-04 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC Friday, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05), 20 conservative House members, and 4 conservative House members-elect sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr requesting he launch a U.S. Department of Justice investigation to complementGeorgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's investigation into multiple organizations' attempts to register illegal and invalid voters in Georgia. The letter also strongly urges Attorney General Barr to issue a restraining order or temporary injunction under federal law preventing organizations from registering illegal and invalid voters in the upcoming Georgia Senate runoff election. Congressman Brooks said, The evidence is overwhelming that Georgia's election process has been corrupted by voter fraud and election theft. The perpetrators of these heinous acts must be investigated, and, as appropriate, prosecuted to the fullest. Quite frankly, yesterday's Georgia Senate hearing video tape revelation was shocking and stunning. No one should ever be allowed to bring an estimated 15,000 to 18,000 ballots to a vote-counting facility in suitcases; hide those suitcases under a table before the vote-counting facility opens; at roughly 10:30 PM at night, declare that vote tabulation is finished for the night and will resume at 8:30 AM the next day; order all poll watchers and media to leave the facility; and then, once the facility is reduced to a bare minimum of five co-workers (and possibly criminal co-conspirators), with no poll watchers present; roll out the suitcases from their hiding place, withdraw thousands of ballots, and stuff the vote-counting machines with what appears to be, by the conduct observed, illegal and fraudulent ballots. Yet that is exactly what a newly released video of a polling location reveals. America's Attorney General must expedite its investigation of this and other matters, and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law all criminals who work to undermine the legitimacy of our Republic. Click HERE to download the letter. Letter signers: Jody … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/news-releases/congressman-mo-brooks-highlights-systemic-election-flaw-lets-millions Congressman Mo Brooks Highlights Systemic Election Flaw that Lets Millions of Noncitizens Vote in American Elections 2020-12-03 2020 2020-12 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC Thursday, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) delivered a fiery House Floor speech addressing one of many systemic flaws in America's election process that promotes voter fraud and election theft, undermine America's election system, and threaten public trust in our Republic. This is the fourth House Floor speech in a series by Congressman Brooks concerning presidential election contest law, voter fraud and election theft. Today's speech focused on how Democrats have made it illegal for America's voter registrars to request information needed to prevent illegal voting by illegal aliens and all other noncitizens, thus prompting Joe Biden to brazenly promise amnesty and citizenship to 11+ million illegal aliens in hopes of enticing them to illegally register to vote, and vote, in America's presidential election. President Donald Trump viewed Congressman Brooks' floor speech and, within minutes, was inspired to tweet, Thank you to Representative Mo Brooks! Click on the image above or HERE for video of Congressman Brooks' speech Full text of Congressman Brooks' speech: Mr. Speaker, this is my fourth speech in a series on voter fraud, election theft and the presidential election. For emphasis, the Constitution mandates that Congress, not unelected federal judges, renders the final verdict on who won the 2020 presidential election. Today I begin addressing systemic flaws in America's election process that promote voter fraud and election theft, undermine America's election system, and threaten public trust in our Republic. In America, only citizens are lawfully allowed to vote and control America's elections and destiny. Yet, deplorably, in 1993, Democrats rammed through Congress the National Voter Registration Act that, incredibly, makes it illegal, illegal, to require proof of citizenship that prevents illegal aliens and noncitizens from registering to vote.[1] Why do Democrats undermine our Republic to make illegal alien and non-citizen voting easier? To win elections, of course. It is no secret to Democrat… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/grants/guide-grants/guide-2-grants-issue-372-december-1-2020 Guide 2 Grants Issue 372-December 1, 2020 2020-12-03 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy 908 Alabama Avenue Federal Building, Suite 112 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-sewell-arrington-ruiz-and-hudson-introduce-bipartisan-legislation Reps. Sewell, Arrington, Ruiz, and Hudson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Barriers to Innovative Multi-Cancer Screening Technology for Medicare Beneficiaries 2020-12-03 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (AL-07), Jodey Arrington (TX-19), Raul Ruiz (CA-36), and Richard Hudson (NC-08) introduced H.R. 8845, the Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act, legislation to ensure timely Medicare coverage of groundbreaking early cancer detection tests for our nation's seniors. The bipartisan legislation recognizes emerging advances in our nation's fight against cancer by ensuring Medicare coverage for new, innovative tests that detect multiple types of cancer before symptoms develop. Cancer survival rates are higher when detected early, but we are losing too many Americans to cancer simply because we do not catch it early enough. Too often, those who are most likely to be diagnosed at late stages are members of our most vulnerable communities: minority, economically fragile, and rural populations, said Rep. Sewell, the lead sponsor of the bill. Our transformative legislation will help ensureMedicare beneficiaries are able to benefit from breakthrough screening technologies. I look forward to working with my colleagues to modernize the Medicare coverage statute and ensure timely access to multi-cancer screening for beneficiaries. Multi-cancer early detection is an incredible example of the US leading in medical innovation, stated lead Republican cosponsor from the Ways and Means Committee Rep. Arrington. This type of screening has the potential to drastically improve quality of life for American cancer patients and their families, and early detection will save taxpayer dollars by treating cancer before it spreads. I am proud to support this legislation and pave the way for Medicare beneficiaries to access this life-changing technology." Detecting cancer early improves health outcomes and saves lives, said lead Democratic sponsor from the Energy and Commerce Committee Dr. Raul Ruiz. With innovative medical technologies, we can catch more cancers earlier than ever, but patients must be able to access these screenings. That's why it's very important for Medicare policy… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-selected-chief-deputy-whip-117th-congress Rep. Sewell Selected as Chief Deputy Whip for the 117th Congress 2020-12-02 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC- Today, House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn announced the selection of Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) as a Chief Deputy Whip for the 117th Congress. Rep. Sewell has served as a Chief Deputy Whip since she was appointed in the 113th Congress in 2013. I proudly accept the honor of serving as a Chief Deputy Whip under the leadership of Democratic Whip James Clyburn's for the 117th Congress, said Rep. Terri Sewell. I am thrilled to continue working with this dynamic team and Democratic Leadership in the House to advance an agenda focused on providing for the lives and livelihoods of the American people during this unprecedented time in our nation's history. As this public health crisis continues to disparage rural and underserved communities in Alabama across this country, I am confident we have the leadership necessary to meet the challenges for the American people that include crushing this virus, strengthening our economy, improving our nation's infrastructure, and putting Alabamians back to work. I am pleased that Terri will continue serving as Chief Deputy Whip in the 117th Congress, said Democratic Whip Jim Clyburn. Terri's experience and work ethic will continue to serve the Whip team well as we face historic challenges and opportunities next year. I look forward to working with her in collaboration with the incoming administration to advance our legislative priorities. Rep. Clyburn announced ten total representatives who will serve as Chief Deputy Whips in the 116th Congress, including: Rep. G.K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), who will serve as Senior Chief Deputy Whips, and Rep. Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18), Rep. Dan Kildee (MI-05), Rep. Stephanie Murphy (FL-07), Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07),Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23),and Rep. Peter Welch (VT-AL) as Chief Deputy Whips. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/newsletters/thanksgiving-greetings-2020 Thanksgiving Greetings 2020 2020-11-25 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate AL Gary Palmer P000609 palmer.house.gov     legacy Dear Friends, Each year at Thanksgiving, I write a letter that goes out to the constituents of the 6th Congressional District that is more about faith, family, and tradition than politics. This year, Elizabeth Hance, my Communications Director, gets the honor of having an article she wrote become "our" Thanksgiving message. It is beautifully written and touches the very points that we all need to hear and embrace. I hope you will read it and share it with your families and that it will remind you that, despite all our nation has been through this year, we all truly have much to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving, Gary Palmer Dear Friends,This Thanksgiving season, I'm struck by the fact that this year is the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims' 1620 landing on the Massachusetts shore and their signing of the Mayflower Compact, one of the first documents that recognized the inherent right to self-government, a right that our Founding Fathers would later affirm in our Declaration of Independence and Constitution. After a difficult year of struggling for survival, the Pilgrims held the first Thanksgiving feast in November 1621.It's inspiring to consider the hardships the Pilgrims faced that led to that feast and early attempt at self-governance that would go on to influence America in ways they could never have imagined. Many of those travelers to the new world were seeking refuge from religious restrictions that prevented them from living out their convictions in their European homelands. The sea voyage was long and filled with dangers, and once the Pilgrims arrived in Plymouth, they had to work hard to keep their new community from starving or dying in the harsh elements. But the hardships they faced make their determination and early experiment in self-governing an even more powerful example for us today. To read entire newsletter, click here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://byrne.house.gov/media-center/columns/a-national-compact A National Compact 2020-11-24 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate AL Bradley Byrne B001289 byrne.house.gov     legacy Four hundred years ago this month, a group of just over 100 people arrived off the shores of Cape Cod after a two-month sail from England. They were dissenters from the Church of England like the Puritans but went further by formally separating from the established church they considered to be corrupt beyond repair. We call them Pilgrims although there is only one instance when anyone of them used that word to describe themselves. That person was William Bradford, the longtime governor of the Plymouth Colony, who borrowed the word from the 11th Chapter of the Book of Hebrews. Their arrival that November was not the occasion of the first Thanksgiving. That came the next year when they had built their homes and brought in their first harvest. In fact, they spent their first few months in a harsh winter still on their ship, the Mayflower, while their settlement was built. Their original destination wasn't Plymouth but the mouth of the Hudson River where New York City is today, then the northern part of the Virginia Colony, but they were weary after a long journey, running low on provisions and determined to begin the long work of establishing their new home. That meant they weren't on land covered by Virginia's royal charter and so there were no colonial government or laws. Some on the ship weren't separatists like the Pilgrims, remaining true to the Church of England, and talked about using their own liberty. These Strangers, as the Pilgrims called them, thus threatened the order of the new community. So, before they landed, all of the adult male settlers on the ships, Pilgrim and Stranger, reached an agreement we know as the Mayflower Compact under which they organized themselves as a Civil Body Politic by which they could frame such just and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions and Offices from time to time, as shall be thought meet and convenient for the general good of the Colony. They weren't declaring independence from England but laid out a basis for people to govern themselves in America. Their examp… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://roby.house.gov/newsroom/columns/giving-thanks-and-staying-safe Giving Thanks and Staying Safe 2020-11-20 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate AL Martha Roby R000591 roby.house.gov     legacy Thanksgiving is a special holiday because it provides us an entire day each year to pause and give thanks for the many blessings we have received. Particularly amid a global pandemic, the stress and craziness of life often make it easy to lose sight of just how much we have to be thankful for. Although this holiday season will look different for us all due to the current health pandemic, we must remember the countless ways in which we are blessed. Whether you are gathering with loved ones or remaining in the comfort of your own home, I hope we all take time to celebrate gratitude something we may not do enough of these days. This year, it is especially important we remember those who have been impacted by the Coronavirus. This horrific virus we continue to battle has stolen the lives of over 250,000 Americans and 3,400 Alabamians. During this season of Thanksgiving, I hope you will join me in prayerfully remembering those who have lost a loved one to this virus as well as those who are suffering from it. My prayers are with those who are missing a family member or friend this holiday season. As we've learned to adjust our daily routines and activities throughout the course of this pandemic, we know this Thanksgiving will not look like those of the past. Please be mindful of any safety measures and precautions that have been put in place to help protect your family and those around you. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) released guidance that includes a list of low, moderate, and high-risk activities in order to help Alabamians have a safer holiday season. ADPH suggests a few lower risk activities such as having a small dinner with members of your household, preparing and safely delivering meals to family and neighbors who are at high-risk, or hosting a virtual dinner with friends. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends hosting an outdoor gathering and limiting the number of guests. While the road to recovery is not always easy, I am confident that we will get through this he… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-votes-favor-national-apprenticeship-act Rep. Sewell Votes in Favor of National Apprenticeship Act 2020-11-20 2020 2020-11 Democrat Senate AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC- Today, Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted in favor of the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020, legislation to reauthorize the National Apprenticeship Act for the first time since its enactment in 1937 and create one million new apprenticeship opportunities in five years. Registered apprenticeships provide workers with paid, on-the-job, training and are the nation's most successful federal workforce training program. As a long-time supporter of expanding registered apprenticeships, I am thrilled to support today's legislation to provide 1 million new apprenticeship opportunities over five years, said Rep. Sewell. Our Nation is facing the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression and estimates show that more than 7 million of the pandemic's job losses will be permanent. We need bold investments like those in the National Apprenticeship Act to accelerate the economy and help get the American people back to work in stable, good-paying jobs of the future. The National Apprenticeship Act of 2020: Invests more than $3.5 billion to create nearly 1 million new apprenticeship opportunities over the next five years. Establishes a $400 million grant program to support the expansion of apprenticeship opportunities, including pre-apprenticeships and youth apprenticeships, which will increase $100 million annually to reach $800 million by 2025. Codifies and streamlines standards for Registered Apprenticeship, youth apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs to make it easier for both apprentices and employers to participate in high-quality apprenticeships. Codifies the Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship and directs the office to convene industry leaders, labor organizations, educators, and others to expand apprenticeships into new occupations and sectors. Yields 10.6 billion in net benefits to U.S. taxpayers in the form of increased tax revenue and decreased spending on public-assistance programs and unemployment insurance. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.shelby.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsreleases?ContentRecord_id=270D7DBD-9048-41FF-9D28-FF165891A869 Shelby: Air Force Selects Maxwell for MH-139 Grey Wolf 2020-11-20 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate AL Richard Shelby S000320 www.shelby.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today applauded the Air Force's decision to base a Flight Training Unit of MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. This long-awaited news regarding the MH-139 Grey Wolf is excellent for Maxwell, the Montgomery area, and the entire state. It comes as no surprise that the 908th Airlift Wing has again been chosen to receive advanced, state-of-the-art aircraft for our Air Force. I am pleased that Maxwell will continue this tradition with this next generation aircraft. The decision highlights and reinforces our state's success in supporting a robust national defense. Not only does this support jobs for reservists and experts in the area, but it also enables economic development and future opportunities for Maxwell. The new MH-139 Grey Wolf will serve as an update to the Air Force's UH-1N Huey, advancing the helicopter in the areas of speed, range, endurance, payload, and survivability in support of the command's Intercontinental Ballistic Missile mission. Additional capabilities include civil search and rescue, airlift support, National Capital Region missions, along with survival school and test support. The first MH-139 aircraft, which will replace the aging C-130 mission currently based at Maxwell's 908th Airlift Wing, is expected to arrive in 2023. Those airmen currently supporting the C-130 mission in Montgomery will transition to support the MH-139. The 908th Airlift Wing consists of over 1,198 individuals and boasts an annual economic impact of more than $60 million annually. Maxwell's close proximity to the Undergraduate Helicopter Pilot Training at Fort Rucker allows for increased efficiency for the Air Force. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/news-releases/congressman-mo-brooks-house-floor-speech-voter-fraud-describes-when-he Congressman Mo Brooks House Floor Speech on Voter Fraud Describes When He Was Election Theft Target 2020-11-19 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC Thursday, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) delivered a House Floor speech detailing his 1982 experience as a Republican candidate for Alabama House District 18 when Democrats sought to steal his election by rigging voting machines. This is the third House Floor speech in a series by Congressman Brooks concerning presidential election contest law, voter fraud and election theft. Click on the image above or HERE for video of Congressman Brooks' speech Full text of Congressman Brooks' speech: Mr. Speaker, this is my third speech in a series. Earlier, I cited Constitutional and federal law mandating that Congress, not the Supreme Court, determines whether to accept or reject state electoral college votes and Congress, not the Supreme Court, has the final verdict on presidential elections. My remaining speeches describe voting system failures that threaten our Republic. For emphasis, all republics depend on election processes that give candidates and citizens confidence that results accurately reflect voter will. Unfortunately, America's election process has systemic weaknesses that too often allow voter fraud and election theft . . . and fail America. Today, I share my personal experience as a voter fraud and election theft target. In 1982, Democrats dominated Alabama. All Alabama statewide elected officials were Democrats! The legislature had 136 Democrats to only 4 Republicans! Democrats held every single partisan elected office in Alabama's Tennessee Valley, from Mississippi on the west to Georgia on the east. In 1982, I ran as a Republican in Alabama House District 18. On Election Day morning, angry voters called me nonstop about voting machines blocking them from voting for Mo Brooks. At first, I blew these phone calls off as isolated problems, naively trusting America's election system. That trust was soon shattered. I am a former prosecutor. After the election, another attorney and I investigated. We questioned witnesses, examined documents and inspected voting machines. Our investigation reveale… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/news-releases/congressman-mo-brooks-house-not-supreme-court-decides-presidential Congressman Mo Brooks: House, Not Supreme Court, Decides Presidential Elections 2020-11-18 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy Washington, DCWednesday, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) delivered a House floor speech on Constitutional and federal statutory law that gives Congress (NOT the Supreme Court) final and total control over who wins, and who loses, presidential elections. This is the second speech in a series of speeches on the recent presidential election that Congressman Brooks will deliver on the House floor in the upcoming days and weeks. Click on the image above or HERE for video of Congressman Brooks' speech Full text of Congressman Brooks' speech: This is the second in a series of House Floor Speeches by me on the recent presidential election. Previously, I covered Constitutional and federal statutory law mandating that Congress, NOT the Supreme Court, decides whether to accept or reject states' electoral college vote submissions. Today's remarks focus on who decides a presidential election if no candidate receives an electoral college majority vote, because of a tie, because multiple candidates split the electoral college vote, or because Congress rejected state electoral college votes. Per the U.S. Constitution's 12th Amendment, Congress, NOT the Supreme Court, elects the next President and Vice-President of the United States if no candidate wins an electoral college vote majority. Congress's decision is final, determinative, and non-reviewable. The 12th Amendment states, that, if no candidate has a majority of the electoral college vote, then, from the three hgiest vote-getters for President (Quote): the House of Representatives shall choose immediately, by ballot, the President. But in choosing the President, the votes shall be taken by states, the representation from each state having one vote; and a majority of all the states shall be necessary to a choice. As an aside, the 12th Amendment requires the Senate to elect the Vice-President. There is a twist in the House vote for president. A majority of Congressmen does not elect the president. Rather, the House votes by state delegations to elect the next President of the … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-named-conferee-national-defense-authorization-act-0 Rep. Sewell Named Conferee to the National Defense Authorization Act Conference for Fiscal Year 2021 2020-11-18 2020 2020-11 Democrat Senate AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC- Today, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi named U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) to serve on a conference committee of the House and Senate versions of the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). NDAA conferees from the House and Senate will work together to resolve differences between the distinct defense authorization bills passed by each chamber in June 2020. This will be the second year that Rep. Sewell has been selected as an NDAA conferee. The NDAA authorizes funding to equip, supply and train U.S. troops and support military families. The bill has been passed by Congress for 58 continuous years. Sewell, a senior Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and Chair of the Subcommittee on Defense Intelligence and Warfighter Support, is committed to continuing this bipartisan tradition of passing a smart defense bill that provides servicemembers with the resources they need to address and counter today's increasingly complex national security challenges. As an FY2020 NDAA Conferee, Rep. Sewell was successful in securing language to improve federal campaign election security, increase intelligence funding, and promote increased diversity in the Intelligence Community's workforce. She also worked closely with Senator Doug Jones to successfully repeal the Military Widow's Tax, which unfairly taxed military widows and widowers' survivor benefits. The House and Senate have historically put politics aside on behalf of the American people to pass the NDAA. This critically important legislation authorizes our national defense priorities for the year and provides our brave men and women with the resources needed to carry out their missions across the world, Sewell said. I am committed to continuing this tradition and working to exclude any partisan provisions that threaten the defense and wellbeing of our nation. As a Representative from a state that plays such a major part in our national security, I am honored to be able to play such a significant role as a conferee for th… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/news-releases/congressman-mo-brooks-kicks-house-floor-speech-series-election-integritys Congressman Mo Brooks Kicks Off House Floor Speech Series on Election Integrity's Importance to a Properly Functioning Republic 2020-11-17 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy Washington, DCTuesday, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) delivered a House floor speech on Congress's decisive role in determining the outcome of presidential elections. This is the first speech in a series Congressman Brooks will deliver on election integrity's importance to a properly functioning republic. Click on the image above or HERE for video of Congressman Brooks' speech Full text of Congressman Brooks' speech: This is the first in a series of House Floor Speeches by me on the recent presidential election. Some believe the Supreme Court decides who wins presidential elections.That is wrong. While the Supreme Court has a significantjudicialrole in the presidential election process, the U.S. Constitution and federal law make Congress,NOTthe Supreme Court, the judge of who wins presidential elections. Congress must first accept or reject states' submissions of electoral college votes. Thereafter, if no candidate wins an electoral college vote majority, Congress,NOTthe Supreme Court, votes on and elects the next President and Vice-President of the United States. The Constitution's 12th Amendment requires states to submit their electoral college votes to Congress, thereby triggering U.S. Code Title 3, Section 15, which requires that: First, Congress shall meet January 6 following the election, at 1:00 PM, to receive states' electoral college vote submissions. Second, the Senate President presides over all proceedings. Third, each state's electoral college submissions shall be opened, presented, and acted upon in alphabetical order, beginning with the letter A. Fourth, the Senate President shall receive and publicly announce each state's electoral college vote. Fifth, the Senate President shall call for objections, if any. Objections must be in writing and clearly and concisely state, without argument, the objection grounds. Further, each objection must be signed by at least one Senator and one Congressman or be disallowed. Sixth, the Senate and House shall then separate, and each body shall then decide whether t… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://byrne.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/byrne-supports-bill-to-increase-fema-public-assistance-disaster-relief Byrne Supports Bill to Increase FEMA Public Assistance Disaster Relief 2020-11-17 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate AL Bradley Byrne B001289 byrne.house.gov     legacy Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) spoke today on the floor of the House of Representatives offering his support for the FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020. This bill would raise the federal cost share of COVID-19 pandemic-related disaster relief to 100 percent and all other disaster relief for disasters in this calendar year to a minimum of 90 percent. Congressman Byrne said: I rise today in support of H.R. 8266, the FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020. This year has been difficult for everyone, but our small local governments have been some of the hardest hit due to extreme losses in tax revenue. This is especially true in Southwest Alabama. In September, Hurricane Sally made landfall in Gulf Shores, bringing record-breaking rainfall and winds over 100 miles per hour. Just weeks later, Hurricane Zeta passed through our state, causing further devastation, especially in rural parts of Mobile, Washington, and Clarke counties. These storms caused millions of dollars in damage and left significant amounts of debris. This would be difficult on a small town's budget in a normal year, but pandemic-related issues coupled with unexpected costs from severe storm damage will further stretch the already limited budgets of many of our communities. Already, a local government in South Alabama has made the difficult decision not to purchase a much-needed new police vehicle due to the impacts of COVID-19 and Hurricane Sally on their budget. The current 75% - 25% FEMA federal/state cost-share is simply unworkable in this challenging year. This important legislation will raise the federal cost share of pandemic-related disaster relief to 100 percent and all other relief for disasters this year, including the hurricanes that devastated the Gulf Coast, to a minimum of 90 percent. Making this adjustment will help reduce the burden on our local communities and help strengthen the recovery process. I hope that Members from both sides will join me in supporting this critical legislation. I yield back. Byrne has worked closely with the W… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://byrne.house.gov/media-center/columns/much-to-do Much To Do 2020-11-16 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate AL Bradley Byrne B001289 byrne.house.gov     legacy Congress returns to Washington this week after a six-week hiatus for the election. Since the end of July, we have only met for a few weeks, and the work we need to complete has piled up. This Congress ends at noon on Sunday, January 3 when the new Congress will be sworn in and start all over again as any bills pending from the old Congress die. Let's look at what needs to be done between now and then. Every year since the Kennedy Administration, Congress passes a National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, which authorizes the operations of the U.S. military and our national defense, an obligation of Congress under Article One of the Constitution. This year's bill passed out of the House Armed Services Committee on which I sit by a unanimous vote and out of the full House by a huge bipartisan vote. A Conference Committee will iron out our differences with the Senate bill, and I hope we will vote on the Committee's report in the next few weeks. The NDAA is one of the few examples this Congress when we have come together to meet our Constitutional duties. I also anticipate that we will vote on the Water Resources Development Act, another bill we regularly pass and which authorizes much of what the Corps of Engineers does for navigation, flood protection and the like. But the big two are the funding of the government and a new COVID bill. Back in September, Congress passed a bill continuing government spending for the fiscal year that began on October 1 but using the numbers from the previous year. I wasn't present for the vote on the bill as I was in the district working on our response to Hurricane Sally. Had I been there, I would have voted against it because these continuing resolutions are punts as we fail to meet our Constitutional requirement to fund the government. That bill only runs through December 11, however, and there will be substantial pressure to pass something funding the government beyond that date. This has been a source of failure in the past. You may remember it happened at the end of 2017. Wi… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://roby.house.gov/newsroom/columns/coronavirus-cases-continue-rise Coronavirus Cases Continue to Rise 2020-11-13 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate AL Martha Roby R000591 roby.house.gov     legacy Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away, which means the Christmas holiday season will be here before we know it. The holidays bring many exciting opportunities to gather and celebrate with family and friends, and this holiday season, it's important to remember that the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to progress across our communities. The United States surpassed 1 million new confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the first ten days of November, and several states broke their record for the daily number of new COVID-19 cases reported. Health officials earlier this year warned Americans of the probability of a second wave as winter approached, and it is evident that we are entering this predicted phase of the pandemic. Governor Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris recently announced an extension to the current Safer at Home order which is now set to expire on Friday, December 11. The updated order keeps the statewide mask mandate in place, and I encourage you to become familiar with the rest of the current guidelines. Public health orders are only as successful as the public's awareness and adherence to them. This is a time for everyone to recognize the ongoing changes from the climb in cases to updated health and safety measures in place. The number of coronavirus-related hospitalizations and daily deaths across the state are on the rise. Although it may not be as sharp an increase in Alabama as we are seeing in other areas of the country, it is still imperative Alabamians take this virus seriously and adhere to all guidelines implemented by our public officials. I know we are all desperate to get back to our normal routines, but as the holidays approach, please be mindful of your health and the health of those around you. We have already lost over 3,200 precious lives across Alabama throughout the course of this pandemic, and we must remain responsible and diligent to ensure this virus does not continue to rapidly claim the lives of Alabamians. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/grants/guide-grants/guide-2-grants-issue-368-september-15-2020 Guide 2 Grants Issue 368-September 15, 2020 2020-11-12 2020 2020-11 Democrat Senate AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy 908 Alabama Avenue Federal Building, Suite 112 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/grants/guide-grants/guide-2-grants-issue-370-october-15-2020 Guide 2 Grants Issue 370-October 15, 2020 2020-11-12 2020 2020-11 Democrat Senate AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy 908 Alabama Avenue Federal Building, Suite 112 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/grants/guide-grants/guide-2-grants-issue-371-november-1-2020 Guide 2 Grants Issue 371-November 1, 2020 2020-11-12 2020 2020-11 Democrat Senate AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy 908 Alabama Avenue Federal Building, Suite 112 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.shelby.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsreleases?ContentRecord_id=9D5A01CD-E021-4380-9419-B425B45E009D Shelby Unveils FY2021 Appropriations Bills 2020-11-10 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate AL Richard Shelby S000320 www.shelby.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today unveiled all twelve Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) funding measures and the FY21 subcommittee allocations. Senator Shelby issued the following statement regarding the legislation: By and large, these bills are the product of bipartisan cooperation among members of the committee. As negotiations with the House begin in earnest, I look forward to working with Chairwoman Lowey, Vice Chairman Leahy, and Ranking Member Granger to resolve our differences in a bipartisan manner. Time after time, we have demonstrated our willingness to work together and get the job done. We have before us the opportunity to deliver for the American people once again. Senator Shelby, who also chairs the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, applauded the committee's work on the FY21 defense appropriations bill: It is absolutely critical that we work to strengthen our military and provide the funding needed by our Armed Forces to maintain our military advantage. This bill includes significant resources to advance and modernize capabilities for our men and women in uniform, and also works to ensure that Alabama continues to play an important role in our national defense. Various Alabama priorities were included in the FY21 defense funding measure, such as: Shipbuilding includes funding for one additional Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) ship with an increased medical capability, as well as $50 million to explore autonomy capabilities for existing EPF ships Army research $12.8 billion, an increase of $270 million from last year, for investments in transformational technologies to address modern and future Army warfighting needs Missile Defense $10.2 billion for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), an increase of $1.1 billion from the request to ensure support to urgent MDA unfunded priorities such as space sensors, hypersonic defense, and cybersecurity Hypersonic weapons fully funds Army hypersonics research,… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://byrne.house.gov/media-center/columns/what-america-said What America Said 2020-11-09 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate AL Bradley Byrne B001289 byrne.house.gov     legacy Election Day has come and gone. Despite the fact that multiple national news sites have called the presidential election, court cases and recounts are going forward in severalstates where the margin is less than 1%, and we don't yet know who was elected president. By Federal law, all election disputes must be resolved by December 8 and presidential electors must meet and cast their votes for president on December 14. The ballots will be counted in Congress on January 6. These are the key dates when we will know who will become president on Inauguration Day, January 20. So, let's not jump to a conclusion about who won this very closepresidential election just yet. But, we already know some important things about America from the votes last week. Perhaps the most important thing we witnessed was a free and open democracy working. We take for granted our system for choosing our leaders, but if you look around the world, we shouldn't. Even in a very politically divided nation, we held peaceful elections, and even where there are election disputes, we have legal processes for resolving them. For the most part things have been handled peacefully, except in a few places like Oregon where they apparently don't need an excuse to riot. And, while we are divided for sure, there are some things we have agreement on. Despite the now predictable assurances from media analysts and other so called experts, there was no Blue wave, no generational realignment of our body politic. The media discovered what the rest of us knew: America is not a left leaning nation. And demographics aren't destiny. That's why an increasing proportion of Blacks and Hispanics are voting their relatively conservative beliefs. As a nation, we don't want a Green New Deal, Medicare for All, or defunded law enforcement agencies. We aren't socialists or even socialist leaning. The elections for the two houses of Congress showed a narrowing majority in each. With two special elections for Senate pending in Georgia on January 5, it looks likely that Republican… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://roby.house.gov/newsroom/columns/god-bless-our-veterans God Bless Our Veterans 2020-11-06 2020 2020-11 Republican Senate AL Martha Roby R000591 roby.house.gov     legacy On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year 1918, the armistice ending World War I was signed. Originally known as Armistice Day, Congress later passed a resolution signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower which officially designated November 11th as Veterans Day. Americans now pause on this special day each year to recognize all those, young and old, who have served our country in uniform. My highest honor as a Member of Congress is representing and fighting for the men and women who serve us all. One of my top priorities is working on behalf of our servicemembers and veterans. Alabama's Second Congressional District is home to a notable amount of veterans and thousands of active duty and reserve personnel. My office consistently provides our veterans with assistance because they deserve the utmost care and attention, and I recognize our local VA facilities have not always provided this to them. There is certainly much more work to do, but I am encouraged by the progress that has been made throughout my time in Congress and am hopeful our leaders will continue to fight for our veteran population. While we should honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans every day, Veterans Day provides a unique opportunity for us to come together as a nation and pay tribute to the men and women who put their lives on the line for our freedom. There are typically several parades and celebrations across the Second District to praise our veterans, but due to the current health pandemic, this year's activities look a little different. If you are interested in finding an opportunity to show your appreciation for our men and women who have served in uniform, I encourage you to look into these virtual COVID-friendly recommendations from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. There are 17.4 million veterans living in the United States and nearly 400,000 in Alabama. I want to extend my most sincere gratitude to everyone who has served this country and to their families. Our country is great because of the men … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-host-virtual-2020-grants-workshop-funding-department-justice Rep. Sewell to Host Virtual 2020 Grants Workshop on Funding from the Department of Justice 2020-11-06 2020 2020-11 Democrat Senate AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy Birmingham, AL- On Thursday, November 12th from 10:00-11:30 A.M. CST, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) will host a virtual Grants Workshop LIVE via Zoom focused on funding opportunities at the US Department of Justice (DOJ) entitled--Navigating Justice Department Grants: Bridging the Gap Between Community & Police. This virtual event is FREE and open to the public. Registration is required via Eventbrite found on the home page of Rep. Sewell's official website at Sewell.house.gov. "I am excited to host this virtual grants workshop focused on the many funding opportunities available at the Justice Department. Participants will receive critical information about how to apply and win DOJ grants that support programs and initiatives like crime prevention, child abuse, youth engagement, domestic violence, drug abuse & prevention, mental health, human trafficking, and greater community and police cooperation. Applications for many of these DOJ grants can be made by community-based & faith-based organizations, non-profits, legal aid groups as well as state, city and county law enforcement, said Rep. Sewell. This year, DOJ has made changes to their grant application process, so it is imperative that all applicants understand the new system. Too often communities and organizations are unaware of the grant opportunities that are available. This virtual workshop will provide detailed information on the funding opportunities at DOJ that can assist in creating safer, more informed and healthier communities. The virtual workshop will feature representatives from Alabama law enforcement, legal aid, nonprofits, grant writers as well DOJ officials to provide participants with an overview of Justice Department Grants and important application deadlines. For additional information, visit Sewell.house.gov and for questions regarding the 2020 Justice Department Grants Workshop you can contact our Grants Coordinator Yolanda Clayton at the Birmingham office at (205) 254-1960. Registration is required via Eventbrite. Stay u… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/video-icymi-rep-sewell-hosts-military-service-academy-preview-day-2020 VIDEO: *ICYMI* Rep. Sewell Hosts Military Service Academy Preview Day 2020 2020-11-06 2020 2020-11 Democrat Senate AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy Birmingham, AL Yesterday, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (AL-07) hosted the first virtual Military Service Academy Preview day via Facebook Live with representatives from all 5 Military Service Academies and the Marion Military Institute. The panelists provided presentations about the admissions process, resources and scholarships available for students, and their personal experiences as U.S. Military Service Academy students or graduates. "I hope all graduating seniors in Alabama's 7th District will consider applying to a U.S. Military Service Academy for college. I can attest to and hope all were able to witness during our presentations that it's a great way to get a scholarship for a great education, but also is a wonderful way to learn, see the world and serve your country," said Rep. Sewell. "It is a requirement that you serve a minimum of 5 years in our nation's military. What a wonderful opportunity the U.S. Military Service Academies provide. Remember, the deadline is FRIDAY, November 6 to apply by mail through my Birmingham office!" Military Service academy nomination applications are being accepted by Rep. Sewell's Birmingham office by MAIL until the November 6, 2020 deadline. Office of Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell Two 20th Street North, Suite 1130 Birmingham, AL, 35203 205.254.1960 For more information visit Rep. Sewell's official website at Sewell.house.gov to access the Military Service Academy Nomination checklist and application. Nominating interviews for students will be conducted via Zoom on Saturday, November 21, 2020. For more information on Military Service Academy Nominations for 2020 please visit Rep. Sewell's website at Sewell.house.gov. Background on Service Academies There are five Service Academies: The United States Air Force (USAFA), Naval (USNA), Army at West Point (USMA), Merchant Marine (USMMA), and Coast Guard (USCGA) Academies. Nominations are required for all but the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, to which appointments are made on the basis of their independent application process. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/yellowhammernewscom-brooks-byrne-aderholt-marshall-file-legal-briefs YELLOWHAMMERNEWS.COM: Brooks, Byrne, Aderholt, Marshall file legal briefs supporting exclusion of illegal aliens from congressional apportionment 2020-10-31 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy 102 South Court Street Suite 310 Florence, AL 35630 Phone: (256) 718-5155 Fax: (256) 718-5156 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/news-releases/alabama-congressmen-mo-brooks-bradley-byrne-robert-aderholt-file-amicus Alabama Congressmen Mo Brooks, Bradley Byrne, & Robert Aderholt File Amicus Brief To U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Citizens' Equal Protection Voting Rights 2020-10-30 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy Washington, DCFriday, Alabama Congressmen Mo Brooks, Bradley Byrne & Robert Aderholt submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court inTrump v. New York, a case to resolve whether illegal aliens should be counted for the limited purpose of allocating Congressional seats and electoral college votes that determine the election of the President of the United States. By way of background, a three-judge panel in the Southern District of New York issued a September 10, 2020 order blocking Trump Administration efforts to protect American citizen Equal Protection one-person, one vote rights from dilution caused by the counting of illegal aliens in the allocation of Congressional seats and electoral college votes. The Trump Administration sought review of the lower court's decision and the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to that review request. Congressman Brooks' amicus brief supports President Trump's Memorandum and references the pending federal Northern District of Alabama case ofAlabama & Congressman Mo Brooks v. U.S. Census Bureau, which similarly challenges the Constitutionality of including illegal aliens in the 2020 Census count for the limited purpose of distributing political power among the states. Oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court inTrump v. New Yorkare scheduled for November 30, 2020. Click HERE to view the amicus brief Summary of theTrump v. New Yorkamicus brief submitted by Congressman Brooks: 14thAmendment Equal Protection, one-person, one-vote principles should be based on the population of persons lawfully in America, to specifically exclude illegal aliens. The Southern District of New York's decision errs by gutting long-standing Equal Protection, one-person, one-vote principles by including illegal aliens whose very presence is prohibited by federal law. The Southern District of New York's decision erroneously rewards sanctuary cities, counties and states that violate federal Immigration law by giving them disproportionate federal power in Congress and the election of presidents, t… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://roby.house.gov/newsroom/columns/covid-19-will-not-shake-our-democracy COVID-19 Will Not Shake Our Democracy 2020-10-30 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Martha Roby R000591 roby.house.gov     legacy Election Day is here, and it's safe to say that this year's election looks quite different than those of the past. As we continue to navigate the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, several protocols have been put in place nationwide to create cautious and healthy environments for in-person voting. A record-breaking number of Americans have already voted or plan to vote in the 2020 General Election, with over 75 million individuals having cast their ballots. An estimated 4.9 million people live in the state of Alabama. In the 2020 March Primary Election, there was a total of 3,576,107 Alabamians registered to vote. Of those registered to vote, approximately 1,176,315 individuals or 33 percent actually exercised their right to vote in this year's primary. On Thursday, the Alabama Secretary of State's office announced that more than 259,200 Alabamians had voted by absentee, and Secretary of State John Merrill stated that 316,130 ballots had been requested. While the final statewide voter turnout will not be known until after Tuesday's election, it is vital we each take the time to exercise our right to vote as afforded to us by the U.S. Constitution. If you plan to vote in-person, please be sure to follow all local and statewide COVID-19 guidelines. Your participation is especially crucial as the number of daily new Coronavirus cases across the state are on the rise. For COVID-19 voting resources and information, visit sos.alabama.gov/covid-19-voting-resources. The United States was founded on a strong set of principles that have shaped our nation and guided the American people for nearly 250 years. We will not allow a health pandemic to shake our democracy. We have been given the right to freely and openly express our beliefs and opinions, participate in civil public discourse, and vote to elect the individuals who lead our nation. If you have not already, I encourage you to exercise your right to vote and participate in the democratic process. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/alcom-rodney-smith-jr-alabama-politicians-want-keep-lawn-mowing-man-america AL.COM: Rodney Smith Jr.: Alabama politicians want to keep lawn mowing man in America 2020-10-29 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy 102 South Court Street Suite 310 Florence, AL 35630 Phone: (256) 718-5155 Fax: (256) 718-5156 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/news-releases/boom-331-annualized-gdp-growth-spurred-gop-governors-limiting-or-ending-0 Boom! 33.1% Annualized GDP Growth Spurred by GOP Governors Limiting or Ending Shutdowns 2020-10-29 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy Washington, DCThursday, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) celebrated the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis' report that America's economy grew at a record 33.1% annualized rate in the 3rdquarter.[1] Congressman Brooks said,The American economy grew at an astounding 33.1% rate in the 3rd quarter, the best ever! That's huge! 33.1% is nearly twice America's 1950 quarterly economic growth record.[2] Per the White House Council of Economic Advisors, America has recovered two-thirds of the economic decline caused by dangerous city and state government shutdowns. It certainly has helped that the federal government has stopped paying people $600/week to NOT work! Brooks continued,President Trump said last month that the economic recovery from government-imposed economic shutdowns would be V-shaped.'[3] He's right! After a 31.4% GDP decrease in the 2ndquarter caused by the economic depressant effects of Mayor and Governor shutdowns, coupled with paying people more to stay home than work, the American economy took off like a rocket. It's encouraging to see such resilience in the American economy and the American people. But it's frightening that there are so many candidates across America who want to return to even more draconian government shutdowns and want to pay even more people more money not to work. Quite clearly, America's economic future is on the ballot this Tuesday. Prosperity or poverty. The voters will soon decide. ### [1]https://www.bea.gov/data/gdp/gross-domestic-product [2]https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/29/us-gdp-report-third-quarter-2020.html?__source=twitter%7Cmain [3]https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/16/trump-touts-v-shaped-economic-recovery-while-biden-sees-it-k-shaped.html 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/alpoliticalreporter-amy-coney-barrett-confirmed-supreme-court ALPOLITICALREPORTER: Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to the Supreme Court 2020-10-27 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy 102 South Court Street Suite 310 Florence, AL 35630 Phone: (256) 718-5155 Fax: (256) 718-5156 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/waffcom-alabama-lawn-mowing-man-rodney-smith-jr-fighting-stay-us WAFF.COM: Alabama lawn mowing man, Rodney Smith Jr., fighting to stay in U.S. 2020-10-27 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy 102 South Court Street Suite 310 Florence, AL 35630 Phone: (256) 718-5155 Fax: (256) 718-5156 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/whntcom-rodney-smith-jr-denied-green-card-launches-letter-campaign-hopes WHNT.COM: Rodney Smith Jr. denied green card, launches letter campaign in hopes to stay in America 2020-10-27 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy 102 South Court Street Suite 310 Florence, AL 35630 Phone: (256) 718-5155 Fax: (256) 718-5156 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/news-releases/congressman-mo-brooks-stands-alabama-jobs-against-evil-communist-chinese Congressman Mo Brooks Stands Up for Alabama Jobs Against Evil Communist Chinese Trade Practices 2020-10-27 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC Tuesday, on behalf of Wellborn Cabinets in Ashland, Alabama, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) joined 34 of his House and Senate colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Commerce Department Secretary Wilbur Ross and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan expressing concerns regarding evidence that Communist Chinese businesses may be engaged in transshipment, circumvention, and evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty orders on kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Click HERE to view the letter. Congressman Brooks said,According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, America's trade deficit for the month of August (the most recent data available) was $67.1 billion.[1] Of that $67.1 billion, America's trade deficit with Communist China was $26.4 billion.[2] This year to date, America's trade deficit with Communist China is $193.1 billion.[3] That's a $193.1 billion transfer to China, America's geopolitical foe, that they are using to build up their military and economic might. America cannot afford to hemorrhage money to Communist China. America needs to get tough on Communist China, and do it fast. Brooks concluded,When Communist China is found to engage in evil trade practices that harm American companies and threaten American jobs, we have to aggressively fight back. For too long, America rolled over and refused to confront Communist China's evil trade practices. That's why we have such huge deficits. That's why we are hemorrhaging money to our geopolitical foe that they're using against us. I urge Secretary Ross and Acting Commissioner Morgan to protect American jobs and aggressively pursue all options in stopping the outflow of money from America to Communist China. The text of the letter to Ross and Morgan follows: Dear Secretary Ross and Acting Commissioner Morgan, We write to you on behalf of constituent businesses across the country that manufacture kitchen and bathroom cabinets. These companies are part of the United States' diverse manufacturing sector, providing g… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://byrne.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/byrne-introduces-bill-to-protect-underwater-forest Byrne Introduces Bill to Protect Underwater Forest 2020-10-27 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Bradley Byrne B001289 byrne.house.gov     legacy Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) today introduced the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act. His bill would designate the site, an ancient cypress forest found sixty feet underwater south of Gulf Shores, as a National Marine Sanctuary. Byrne said:The underwater forest is another unique Alabama gem with global importance. As the only known site where a coastal ice age forest this old has been preserved in place, we must take action now to protect it. The Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act protects Alabamians ability to fish, dive, and recreate at the site while ensuring none of its invaluable artifacts can be removed or damaged. This designation will also open up further tourism opportunities along our Gulf Coast. I would like to thank Ben Raines, whose work with me after his discovery of the site has been instrumental in crafting this bill. National Marine Sanctuaries (NMS) are areas of protected marine structures and ecosystems. The National Marine Sanctuaries Act (NMSA) defines NMSs as being areas of the marine environment which have special conservation, recreational, ecological, historical, cultural, archeological, scientific, educational, or esthetic qualities. An NMS can be designated either through administrative action by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) or through legislative action by Congress. Byrne's bill would ensure protections to prevent restrictions on fishing, diving, and anchoring on the site. The site, located in federal waters, was discovered by Ben Raines after the cypress trees were uncovered by waves associated with Hurricane Ivan. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://byrne.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/byrne-warns-of-hurricane-zeta-s-impact Byrne Warns of Hurricane Zetas Impact 2020-10-27 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Bradley Byrne B001289 byrne.house.gov     legacy Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) issued the following statement after receiving briefings about Hurricane Zeta from FEMA, the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (EMA), and the National Weather Service (NWS). Byrne said:The Director of the National Hurricane Center has briefed me on Hurricane Zeta and its potential impact on southwest Alabama. It is projected to hit southeast Louisiana Wednesday night and move rapidly northeast. South Mobile County and Dauphin Island could see 5-8 feet of storm surge, and Mobile Bay, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach 3-5 feet. If you live in a low lying area you should evacuate before dark on Wednesday evening to a safer place. If you live on higher ground in southwest Alabama please make your plans Wednesday to be wherever you plan to spend the night by dark Wednesday evening and do not leave until daylight Thursday as we will experience tropical storm force winds and 2-4 inches of rain which could cause flash flooding, downed trees or downed live power lines. This storm should pass through our area rapidly and be gone early Thursday. Let's all pray that this is the last storm of this hurricane season. According to NWS, Zeta will begin impacting Southwest Alabama Wednesday afternoon with the greatest impacts expected Wednesday evening through early Thursday morning. Information from NWS on hurricane preparation can be found here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/yellowhammernewscom-nfib-names-alabamas-congressional-republicans-guardians YELLOWHAMMERNEWS.COM: NFIB names Alabama's congressional Republicans as 'Guardians of Small Business' 2020-10-26 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy 102 South Court Street Suite 310 Florence, AL 35630 Phone: (256) 718-5155 Fax: (256) 718-5156 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/news-releases/congressman-mo-brooks-celebrates-confirmation-associate-justice-amy-coney Congressman Mo Brooks Celebrates Confirmation of Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court 2020-10-26 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy Washington, DCMonday, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) released the following statement on the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett as associate justice of the United States Supreme Court. Congressman Brooks said, Justice Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation today marks a huge win for those of us who believe judges must uphold the Constitution and federal law without inserting personal political views into decisions. Brooks continued, In her nomination acceptance speech, Amy Coney Barrett simply explained her judicial philosophy by saying, Judges are not policymakers, and they must be resolute in setting aside any policy views they might hold.' This perfectly incapsulates the philosophy America needs more of on our federal courts. Brooks concluded, America's Founding Fathers brilliantly created three branches of government, with each being a check on the other two, and each having a defined role. Congress makes law, the Executive Branch implements law, and the Judiciary interprets and applies law. In my view, America is burdened with too many liberal, activist federal justices and judges who fail to abide by their role as limited by the Constitution. I am pleased President Trump nominated and the U.S. Senate confirmed a judge who understands the importance of limiting her role to that intended by America's founding fathers." ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/news-releases/congressman-mo-brooks-named-guardian-small-business-americas-leading Congressman Mo Brooks Named a "Guardian of Small Business" by America's Leading Small Business Advocacy Organization 2020-10-26 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) has been named a Guardian of Small Business by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), America's premier small business organization, for his 100% voting record in support of small business and job creation policies. The Guardian of Small Business is the NFIB's most prestigious legislative recognition. NFIB's Guardian of Small Business Award is reserved for lawmakers who vote consistently with small business on the key issues identified by small business owners. Those who voted with small business on key issues 70% or more of the time during the 116th Congress earned the NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award. Congressman Brooks achieved a perfect 100% score on NFIB's How Congress Voted scorecard. Click HERE for NFIB's How They Voted scorecard. Congressman Brooks said, I appreciate the National Federation of Independent Business again honoring me as a Guardian of Small Business' for my 100% voting record on key issues important to America's small business job creators especially as America confronts COVID-19. To be clear, I support liberty-based, free enterprise economic policies that ensure prosperity. Conversely, I fight feel good' socialist policies that ultimately stifle economic growth and force poverty and economic destruction on every nation that recklessly succumbs to its siren song. Brooks concluded, With radical socialism gripping certain segments of America, it is more important now than ever to loudly speak out in defense of the foundational principles of freedom and liberty that have made America the greatest nation in world history. Patriotic Americans who understand the blessings of freedom and liberty must fight and win the war of ideas against those who embrace dictatorial socialism. The NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award is awarded to lawmakers who small businesses can truly count on,said Kevin Kuhlman, NFIB Vice President of Federal Government Relations. These Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are dedicated supporters of … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://byrne.house.gov/media-center/columns/taking-a-vaccine-seriously Taking a Vaccine Seriously 2020-10-26 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Bradley Byrne B001289 byrne.house.gov     legacy Since COVID-19 started to bare down on the U.S. in March we have been told that the ultimate solution would be an effective vaccine providing immunity to the vast majority who receive it. But, in almost the same breath we were told anti-viral vaccines take years to be developed and tested to show their safety and effectiveness. Indeed, the fastest a vaccine has ever been developed for widespread use has been four years. Four years! Knowing we couldn't wait that long, the Trump Administration launched Project Warp Speed, a federally funded and led public-private effort to develop an effective vaccine ready to be administered on a widespread basis in just one year or even a little less than a year. Six manufacturers are currently working on their own individually developed vaccines and are in various stages of trials to assure their products are safe and effective. The fact that six manufacturers using billions of federal dollars are all pushing for a vaccine at once is important for two reasons. First, the more making the effort, the greater the likelihood at least one will be successful. Second, if more than one are successful, then U.S. health care consumers will have options. As it is, the federal government has already ordered and these manufacturers are producing millions of doses so that when the testing is complete distribution will move very quickly so that we hasten the day we can return to the new normal. How close are we? Manufacturers Moderna and Pfizer are in the final phase of their vaccines' trials involving tens of thousands of volunteers who are taking the vaccines or a placebo to determine safety and effectiveness. Public health authorities and leading scientists are cautiously optimistic that one or both of these, and perhaps a few of the others, will receive Federal Drug Administration approval by year's end. The first priority for administering the vaccine will be frontline health care providers, first responders, and senior citizens, the three groups most at risk from the disease. The hope i… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://byrne.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/byrne-usda-declares-additional-disaster-assistance-for-farmers Byrne: USDA Declares Additional Disaster Assistance for Farmers 2020-10-26 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Bradley Byrne B001289 byrne.house.gov     legacy Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) released the following statement announcing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made an agricultural disaster designation for counties in Alabama affected by Hurricane Sally. Byrne said:As farmers in Southwest Alabama continue to recover and rebuild after Hurricane Sally, USDA and the Trump administration continue to stand beside them and provide all the assistance possible. I am thankful for USDA's continued commitment to our farmers, and I encourage impacted farmers to apply for assistance. Baldwin and Mobile Counties have been designated primary natural disaster areas, and Clarke, Escambia, Monroe, and Washington were named contiguous counties in the declaration, making them eligible for assistance as well. Farmers should contact their local FSA office for information on how to apply for assistance. Additional information on USDA's disaster assistance program, including county lists and maps, can be found at http://disaster.fsa.usda.gov. On September 28, Byrne hosted USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue in Baldwin County to hear firsthand from farmers impacted by Sally. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/palmer-applauds-confirmation-new-supreme-court-justice-amy-coney-barrett Palmer Applauds Confirmation of New Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett 2020-10-26 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Gary Palmer P000609 palmer.house.gov     legacy For Immediate Release Media Contact: Elizabeth Hance(202) 225-4921 Palmer Applauds Confirmation of New Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett Washington, D.C. Today, the Senate voted 52-48 to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett as the newest Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) released the following statement: I send my heartiest congratulations to the new Justice Barrett, Palmer said. President Trump could not have chosen a better candidate for the Supreme Court. Her impeccable legal record, faithfulness to the Constitution, and steady demeanor during her Senate hearings all indicate that she will serve our country with distinction and integrity. The confirmation of an eminently qualified, fair, and constitutionalist justice should instill confidence in the American people. I believe that Justice Barrett will refrain from being swayed by the political winds, and that she will enforce the laws as written, reserving the act of legislating to the Congress. I look forward to her service on our nation's highest court and extend my congratulations to her and her family. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-announces-9th-annual-and-first-virtual-job-fair-2020 Rep. Sewell Announces 9th Annual and First Virtual Job Fair 2020 2020-10-26 2020 2020-10 Democrat Senate AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy Birmingham, AL- Congresswoman Terri Sewell (AL-07) officially announced the opening of registration for Alabama's 7th District 9th Annual and first Virtual Job Fair. Job Fair 2020 will be a two-day event held virtually via Zoom on Wednesday & Thursday, November 18th & 19th from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. CST. Job Seekers will have the opportunity to connect with employers from 10 different industries. Registration is required via Eventbrite located on our website at Sewell.house.gov. Virtual Job Fair 2020 is FREE and open to the public. "Since the COVID-19 pandemic, I know so many jobs have been lost, and now more than ever our annual Job Fair is needed," said Rep. Sewell, "For the past 8 years, the Job Fair has been a space for job seekers in Alabama's 7th Congressional District to connect directly with employers. We are very excited to continue our tradition with a robust 2020 virtual program! Over the course of two days, job seekers can learn about jobs available right NOW in Alabama." This year's virtual event will feature employers from more than 10 types of industries, including: Automotive Restaurant and Food Management Transportation and Construction Hospitality and Retail Health Services Utilities and Telecommunications Manufacturing and Production Staffing Agencies Government Agencies Law Enforcement 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.shelby.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsreleases?ContentRecord_id=44770082-5961-4C24-8821-39E0F0A447D9 Shelby: Senate Confirms Amy Coney Barrett as Supreme Court Justice 2020-10-26 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Richard Shelby S000320 www.shelby.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today voted in support of Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to serve as the next associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. The Senate confirmed Judge Barrett by a vote of 52-48. I am proud to have voted to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve as an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. Throughout my career in the Senate, I have never seen a more eminently qualified judicial nominee. Not only has she demonstrated a deep commitment to the Constitution and its protections established by our Founding Fathers, but she has also displayed incredible integrity, humility, and impartiality. I am confident she will serve our country with honor on our nation's highest court. Earlier in the day, Senator Shelby delivered remarks on the Senate floor regarding his backing of Judge Barrett's Supreme Court nomination. In September, the Senator met with Judge Barrett following her nomination by President Trump to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Judge Barrett currently serves as a federal judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and formerly clerked for Justice Antonin Scalia of the U.S. Supreme Court and Judge Laurence Silberman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Prior to serving on the federal bench, she began teaching as a professor of law at Notre Dame Law School, where she was awarded the Distinguished Professor of the Year award on three separate occasions. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.shelby.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsreleases?ContentRecord_id=71D39C36-56D3-4D1E-AE60-1C5ED6B233ED Shelby Touts Amy Coney Barrett as Most Qualified Judicial Nominee in Senate Career 2020-10-26 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Richard Shelby S000320 www.shelby.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) delivered remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Judge Amy Coney Barrett, describing her as the most qualified nominee he has encountered in his Senate career. During my time in the U.S. Senate, I have had the privilege of being a part of the confirmation process for each Justice currently sitting on the U.S. Supreme Court. As such, over the years, I have had the opportunity to meet with many of our nation's most talented jurists. At this time, I consider Judge Amy Coney Barrett to be the most qualified Supreme Court nominee that I have encountered in my 34 years in the United States Senate, said Senator Shelby. As a country, we should seek to have judges who are thoughtful, fair-minded, and respectful. Judge Barrett exemplifies all of these traits. I have the utmost confidence that she will serve the Court and this country with honesty and integrity, Shelby continued. Senator Shelby met with Judge Barrett in September following her nomination by President Trump to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Judge Barrett currently serves as a federal judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and formerly clerked for Justice Antonin Scalia of the U.S. Supreme Court and Judge Laurence Silberman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. The Senator's full remarks, as prepared, are as follows: During my time in the U.S. Senate, I have had the privilege of being a part of the confirmation process for each Justice currently sitting on the U.S. Supreme Court. As such, over the years, I have had the opportunity to meet with many of our nation's most talented jurists. At this time, I consider Judge Amy Coney Barrett to be the most qualified Supreme Court nominee that I have encountered in my 34 years in the United States Senate. Judge Barrett, born and raised in the New Orleans area, is the eldest of seven children. If you take a look at her scholastic credentials, you know she was an exceptional student. Judge Barret… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://roby.house.gov/newsroom/columns/be-sure-dispose-unused-drugs Be Sure to Dispose of Unused Drugs 2020-10-23 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Martha Roby R000591 roby.house.gov     legacy While the news cycle is currently centered around the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, it is important we remember and shed light on other potentially devastating issues that impact our nation. Aside from the pandemic, the United States is in the middle of a serious public health crisis that is hurting communities of all sizes. Hundreds of thousands of lives have been lost due to opioid addiction and abuse in recent years. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, nearly 70,000 people died from drug overdoses last year. Seven out of ten of those deaths resulted from the use of opioids. Prescription drugs can be a safe and effective way to manage certain conditions when carefully used as prescribed and monitored by your doctor. However, if misused, these drugs can cause much harm and destruction especially when they find themselves in the wrong hands. A common example of mishandling opioids is when individuals leave unused prescription pills in their medicine cabinet and forget they are there. Saturday, October 24, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which aims to address this critical health issue. This annual initiative provides Americans an opportunity to responsibly dispose of unused prescription drugs while also raising awareness about the dangers of drug abuse. Over 23 million pounds of medications have been effectively collected across the nation since the first Take Back Day in 2010. Due to the Coronavirus, collection sites may be limited in your area. If you or someone you know is looking to safely drop off any unconsumed medications, you can find more information about Take Back Day and specific collection sites on the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's website at takebackday.dea.gov. If you are unable to participate in Take Back Day, unused drugs can also be disposed of year round. In Congress, we have made great strides toward addressing this tragic epidemic that continues to destroy lives in the state of Alabama and the entire country. The problem has grown too large to solve … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-accepting-military-service-academy-nominations-2020 Rep. Sewell Accepting Military Service Academy Nominations for 2020 2020-10-23 2020 2020-10 Democrat Senate AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy Birmingham, AL Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is currently accepting 2020 Military Service Academy nomination applications. The official 2020 nominating process for Military Service Academies is open! Each year I have the great privilege of nominating a select number of applicants to four of the five military service academies. One of my most satisfying duties as a Member of Congress is nominating young people from my district to these historic institutions, stated Rep. Sewell. To be considered for an appointment to a military service academy, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements established by law, be legally domiciled within the boundaries of Alabama's 7th Congressional District. Students MUST complete a 2020 Nomination application, which can be found here or on Rep. Sewell's website at Sewell.house.gov. Submissions must be received by the Birmingham office by U.S. mail postmarked no later than Friday, November 6, 2020; Office of Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell Two 20th Street North, Suite 1130 Birmingham, AL, 35203 205.254.1960 On Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 4:00pm CST Congresswoman Sewell will host a virtual Military Service Academy Preview Day with representatives from all 5 Service Academies who will provide information and answer questions about each of the military service academies. Students and parents can register via this zoom link for the Military Service Academy Preview Day. Nominating interviews for students will be conducted on Saturday, November 21, 2020 via Zoom. For more information on Military Service Academy Nominations for 2020 please visit Rep. Sewell's website at Sewell.house.gov. Background on Service Academies There are five Service Academies: The United States Air Force (USAFA), Naval (USNA), Army at West Point (USMA), Merchant Marine (USMMA), and Coast Guard (USCGA) Academies. Nominations are required for all but the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, to which appointments are made on the basis of their independent application process. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.shelby.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsreleases?ContentRecord_id=C34CB40A-7C5D-4A89-8BFC-AAFEEC48BFB1 Shelby Applauds $37 Million in USDA Investments to Expand Internet Access in Alabama 2020-10-23 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Richard Shelby S000320 www.shelby.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today announced six rural broadband awards for infrastructure projects around the state, totaling $37 million in federal funding. The funding, awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has been made available through the department's Broadband ReConnect Program. Connectivity is critically important for families, businesses, farms, and public safety and community services particularly during a time when remote access is paramount, said Senator Shelby. These USDA grants will help provide high-speed internet access to thousands of Alabamians in rural areas. I am proud that the Administration has awarded this $37 million investment to our state and look forward to the benefits it will bring to 14 counties in central Alabama. The USDA funding will impact the following Alabama counties: Autauga, Bibb, Chilton, Choctaw, Coosa, Crenshaw, Ellmore, Hale, Lowndes, Marengo, Montgomery, Perry, Talladega, and Washington. The ReConnect Program, administered by the USDA Rural Development Rural Utility Service, is a broadband pilot program created by Congress to provide USDA Rural Development financing and funding options for broadband deployment in rural areas that lack sufficient access to broadband. These investments are part of the $550 million Congress appropriated to the second round of the ReConnect Program in Fiscal Year 2019. As Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Shelby has secured more than $1.7 billion in federal funding the ReConnect Program since 2018. The CARES Act, passed in March, provided an additional $100 million for grants under the ReConnect Program. Detailed information on the USDA ReConnect grants for broadband infrastructure projects in Alabama is as follows: Millry Telephone Company $8.3 million to deploy a fiber-to-the-premises network to connect 4,444 people, 84 farms, 46 businesses, four fire stations, and a post office to high-speed broadband internet in Choctaw and Washington counties in Alaba… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-announces-federal-investment-award-over-17-million-dredge Rep. Sewell Announces Federal Investment Award of Over $1.7 Million to Dredge the Port of Epes Industrial Park 2020-10-20 2020 2020-10 Democrat Senate AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC- Today, Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced the $1.7 million investment award from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to improve access and increase economic opportunities for the Port of Epes Industrial Park in Livingston/Sumter County, AL. The Congresswoman has worked for several years with local officials and the University of West Alabama in their efforts to boost industrial transportation access to promote export development, attract additional investments, support business resilience, and strengthen the economy of the Black Belt. I am so excited that the Port of Epes in Livingston has been granted the funding necessary to promote economic opportunity for our workers and families in the Black Belt, said Rep. Sewell. There is nothing more important to me than increasing opportunity in my district. That is why I have fought so hard to make Alabama's Opportunity Zone program work for areas like the Black Belt, where communities will most benefit from investments and job development. "We at the Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission are excited to learn today that the Economic Development Administration has awarded $1.7 million dollars to the University of West Alabama to improve barge access to the Port of Epes in Sumter County Alabama. This grant which is located in an Opportunity Zone will help create 85 jobs with a $175 million dollar private investment," said John Clyde Riggs, Executive Director of the Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission, "Thanks go out to Congresswoman Terri Sewell for her assistance in securing this much needed grant." We are immensely appreciative of this grant award from the U.S. Department of Commerce that will allow UWA the opportunity to expand our economic and workforce development efforts for a 10-county rural area that we serve, said University of West Alabama (UWA) President KenTucker.In 2018, UWA shifted its outreach focus to economic and workforce development, and in a very short time, this division has helped secure nearly $5 million in external fund… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/news-releases/congressman-mo-brooks-works-protect-260-decatur-jobs-national-security Congressman Mo Brooks Works to Protect 260 Decatur Jobs, National Security 2020-10-16 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) announced Friday a letter sent to the U.S. Department of Commerce's Foreign-Trade Zone Board on behalf of Hexcel Corporation in Decatur requesting that a Japanese competitor company not be granted duty-free treatment for imported fibers used to manufacture carbon fiber. Click HERE to download Congressman Brooks' letter. Congressman Brooks said, America's trade policy should always put American jobs first, especially when national security is at stake. The U.S. Department of Commerce's Foreign-Trade Zone Board is faced with the decision to promote American jobs and manufacturing threatened by foreign competition. It couldn't be more clear cut. Hexcel in Decatur employs 260 Americans who manufacture polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fiber which is used in making carbon fiber, an essential material for multiple Department of Defense weapon systems. A Japanese firm wants to import PAN fiber duty-free, undercutting Hexcel's investments in American-based production. I wrote to the U.S. Commerce Department's Foreign-Trade Zone Board urging the board to deny the Japanese company duty-free treatment on imported PAN fiber. The board should stand up for American manufacturing jobs and refuse to incentivize foreign production. Text of Congressman Brooks' letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce follows: October 13th, 2020 Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone Board U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20230 Dear Mr. McGilvray: I am writing to provide formal comments regarding a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) application (docket number B-52-2020) submitted by Teijin Carbon Fibers, Inc. (Teijin) of Greenwood, South Carolina. If Teijin's application is approved, it would be afforded duty-free treatment for imported polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fiber from Japan. The state of Alabama is the single largest domestic producer of (PAN) fiber, which is the critical precursor in the carbon fiber production process. PAN fiber that is manufactured in Al… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://roby.house.gov/newsroom/columns/why-our-teachers-make-difference Why Our Teachers Make a Difference 2020-10-16 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Martha Roby R000591 roby.house.gov     legacy Earlier this month, we celebrated World Teachers' Day a day dedicated to showing gratitude to all of our wonderful educators. As students have learned to adapt to new methods of schooling as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, teachers have worked overtime to ensure their students continue to receive a proper and meaningful education. Our educators play a significant role in the lives of our children, expanding their knowledge and abilities and preparing them for the future. A solid education has the power to change a life. Educators show up to their classrooms each morning motivated to impact their students. Teachers are some of the best role models for our children giving them purpose, setting them up for success, and inspiring them to do well. Not only is a good education important for the individual student, but access to education affects the world around us. The education of our youth is vital to the growth and development of our communities as well as the prosperity of our nation. Giving students the opportunity to learn provides skills that are needed to compete in the global marketplace. Knowledge is a powerful tool that changes the world around us for the better. Our local schools throughout this pandemic have certainly demonstrated their ability to make their own decisions regarding the education and well-being of their students and faculty. The Alabama State Department of Education and the Alabama Department of Public Health have provided resourceful information regarding the return to school in the 2020-2021 school year. Although World Teachers' Day has passed, I encourage you to communicate your appreciation to any teachers who have impacted you and your children. These are surely challenging times for all, but especially for our teachers. Though my words cannot express the admiration I have for all of the incredible teachers across our state and country, I would like to give a special thank you to each and every educator for your passion and hard work. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-sewell-and-smith-lead-letter-protect-dialysis-patients-access Reps. Sewell and Smith Lead Letter to Protect Dialysis Patients Access to Treatment 2020-10-16 2020 2020-10 Democrat Senate AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC - U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) and Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO) led a bipartisan group of 42 Members of Congress in a letter urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to ensure that the end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients who will be enrolling in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans in 2021 have access to a sufficient number of providers and locations to access their dialysis care. The bipartisan letter was written in response to CMS's decision to remove outpatient dialysis facilities from time and distance standards in Medicare Advantage (MA). Read the full letter to CMS Administrator Seema Verma. As representative of a congressional district with one of the highest rates of dialysis patients in the country, I am deeply concerned about the consequences of CMS's decision to remove outpatient dialysis facilities from time and distance standards in Medicare Advantage, especially in the COVID-19 pandemic, said Rep. Terri Sewell. It is incumbent on CMS to carefully monitor network adequacy and patient access, as well as maintain the current standards for ESRD patients who transition to Medicare Advantage. Network adequacy protections are critical to ensure that dialysis patients, who are among the most medically fragile patients, have unfettered access to adequate coverage of the dialysis care they depend on. The elimination of the time and distance standards would result in increased travel time for ESRD patients in rural areas and undermine the intent of the ESRD Choice Act. said Rep. Smith. It is vital that ESRD patients enrolling in Medicare Advantage have access to an outpatient dialysis facility near their home and I look forward to working with CMS to ensure ESRD patients enrolling in Medicare Advantage have the protections they deserve. Due to the removal of network adequacy protections for outpatient dialysis care by CMS, the 2021 transition that allows all ESRD patients to enroll in MA will not meet its full potential to improve outcomes, and dialysis patients who enroll in MA will… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://byrne.house.gov/media-center/columns/business-and-school-lockdowns-don-t-work Business and School Lockdowns Dont Work 2020-10-15 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Bradley Byrne B001289 byrne.house.gov     legacy The United States is such a big and diverse country with transparent sources of information and data that we are the world's lab for various policy practices. Take the response to COVID-19. Some states closed down early and hard and stayed that way for a long time. Others were more judicious about their closure, closing later and with less severity, and came out more quickly. Those same hard lockdown states have been reticent to reopen schools for in-person learning whereas the more open states have reopened more schools for in person learning. Who was right? Let's start with the lockdowns. In general, the states with the earliest and hardest lockdowns have had the worst economic outcomes. Think New York and nearby New Jersey, two of the most locked down states in the nation. New York's August unemployment rate, for example, was 12.5%, and New Jersey's was 11%, whereas the national rate was 8.4%. Here in Alabama, where the lockdown was moderate and we have largely reopened, the August unemployment rate was 5.6%. New York state government is facing huge deficits while Alabama just finished its fiscal year in the black. The defenders of New York and New Jersey's practices argue that those two states were better at protecting their people from the worst of the disease. OK, fair enough. New York's extreme efforts to protect their people resulted in a case fatality rate of 6.5%, and New Jersey had an even worse fatality rate of 7.5%. Alabama's rate? 1.6%. When your economy is substantially underperforming the U.S. economy and your people are dying at a much faster rate from COVID-19 despite your lockdown, perhaps it's time to rethink things. Last week, led by three leading public health experts, over 13,000 epidemiologists, public health scientists and health care practitioners from all over the world signed a petition calling for the lockdowns to end and for the world to return to a new normal, citing the physical and mental health issues caused by the lockdown policies. The World Health Organization echoed this cal… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-praises-launch-alabama-wastewater-project Rep. Sewell Praises Launch of Alabama Wastewater Project 2020-10-15 2020 2020-10 Democrat Senate AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC- Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) praises the launch of an Alabama Wastewater project in the Black Belt by Columbia World Projects. The project, Addressing the Gap in Reliable Affordable Wastewater Services to Improve Public Health, provides a $710,000 investment to pilot a new approach to wastewater treatment that is equitable, technically feasible and financially sustainable for underserved, low-income communities, like in Alabama's Black Belt. Columbia World Projects is a major initiative at Columbia University that mobilizes the university's researchers and scholars to work with governments, organizations, businesses and communities to tackle global challenges. The project is a collaborative effort by various disciplines of Columbia University with the University of Alabama; the University of South Alabama; Auburn University, the University of California, Irvine; the University of North Carolina; and a consortium of Alabama-based partners representing government agencies, community-based organizations and other stakeholders. I am grateful to Columbia World Projects for their investment in my district and in Alabama's rural Black Belt to address the challenges posed by failing wastewater infrastructure. This project will build upon the progress my office has made over the years to secure vital federal funding for cost-effective rural sewer and wastewater systems, said Rep. Terri Sewell. In Alabama and many rural communities across the country, failing septic tanks and deteriorating wastewater infrastructure has left an untold number of families with untreated sewage in their yards and local waterways. I have seen this crisis first-hand in the Black Belt. Thanks to this outstanding project, Alabama's 7th Congressional District will serve as a model for how we can successfully address the health and environmental impacts of failing wastewater infrastructure by providing rural Americans with affordable decentralized wastewater treatment systems that work. Nicholas Lemann, Di… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/newsletters/fall-2020-update Fall 2020 Update 2020-10-14 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Gary Palmer P000609 palmer.house.gov     legacy We do not havea government by the majority. We havea government bythe majoritywho participate. -Thomas Jefferson Dear Friends, In his Gettysburg address, Abraham Lincoln proclaimed that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth. This and the quote from Thomas Jefferson above should tell you how important it is to participate in the electoral process. We have a choice to participate in the process or to be governed by those who participate in the process. According USA Facts, voter participation in the last decade is 45% for midterm elections and 57% for presidential elections. Thus, even in a presidential year, 43% of eligible voters are remaining silent. This robs them of their voice in determining policies that impact them. I would encourage you to be a participant. Study the issues, talk with others, and even consider volunteering, especially this year, when much help will be needed to open voting precincts. There are many things to do over the next few weeks. I wantto encourage you to think about what your right to vote really means. It is not just your right, but it is also part of our right to govern ourselves. To read full newsletter, click here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://roby.house.gov/newsroom/columns/fighting-cure Fighting for a Cure 2020-10-09 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Martha Roby R000591 roby.house.gov     legacy October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual international campaign aimed at increasing awareness of this common disease, with the long-term goal of someday ending it entirely. Although deaths from breast cancer continue to decline, they're falling at a slower rate than in previous years, and the number of cases we're seeing is rising. It is important that we take this opportunity to talk about breast cancer facts, warning signs and risks, treatment options, and more. Each year in the United States, over 250,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 42,000 lose their battle with this terrible disease. The American Cancer Society estimates that around 276,480 new cases will be diagnosed this year with 42,170 deaths. Breast cancer is not as nearly as common among men as it is with women, but it is still possible for men to develop this disease. An estimated 2,620 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the U.S., and there are currently more than 3.5 million breast cancer survivors across America. Although certain risk factors like age, gender, and genetics cannot be prevented, there are some steps you can take to lower your risk of developing breast cancer. The American Cancer Society says maintaining a healthy body weight and exercising regularly can help. It's also essential to visit your doctor for regular screenings if you are above the age of 40. Every summer, female Members of Congress play against the women of the Washington press corps in the friendly, yet competitive, Congressional Women's Softball Game. This annual occasion is a charity event that benefits breast cancer survivors. Although this year's game was cancelled due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, I am honored to have had the great privilege to participate in years past throughout my time in Congress. I'm inspired by this bipartisan group of women who come together putting politics aside to focus on bringing attention to this d… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://byrne.house.gov/media-center/columns/a-do-nothing-congress A Do Nothing Congress 2020-10-06 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Bradley Byrne B001289 byrne.house.gov     legacy Congress was sent home by Speaker Pelosi last Friday without securing a deal with the White House or the Senate on the next COVID bill. While we were told we might get a 24-hours' notice to return, our calendar doesn't show us coming back to Washington until November 16. President Truman ran against the Republican majority 80th Congress (1947-49) as the Do Nothing Congress because it considered but refused to pass his Fair Deal program of liberal government initiatives as a follow on to President Roosevelt's New Deal. In actuality, the 80th Congress was a very active one, passing major legislation including aid to Greece and Turkey as they faced Soviet-backed Communist insurgencies and the Marshall Plan, both significant parts of Truman's anti-Communist program. They also passed the Taft-Hartley Act, which revised the National Labor Relations Act, and the National Security Act, a dramatic reorganization of U.S. defense and security efforts, including the creation of the Department of Defense, the Air Force, the CIA, and the National Security Council. The 116th Congress hasn't come close to matching that level of legislative production. We spent virtually all last year on hearings regarding the Mueller investigation and the Democrats' failed attempt to have President Trump removed from office. This year we had the sorry spectacle of the Speaker ripping up her copy of the President's State of the Union address and then a hurried flight from Washington in the Spring and continuing into the summer. We have passed four COVID bills which have been important to the national response to the disease and its effects on the economy, but nothing else of such national importance. We wasted a Saturday session in August on a false issue regarding the Postal Service (see how quickly that's been forgotten) and chased our tails on numerous messaging bills that have no chance in the Senate. For its part, the Senate continues to confirm new conservative judges for the Federal judiciary because it doesn't need the House to do that. … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://byrne.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/byrne-applications-for-federal-food-assistance-now-available-after Byrne: Applications for Federal Food Assistance Now Available after Hurricane Sally 2020-10-06 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Bradley Byrne B001289 byrne.house.gov     legacy Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) released the following statement after the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) received federal approval to distribute Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits to qualifying non-SNAP residents living in Baldwin, Escambia, and Mobile counties in the wake of Hurricane Sally. Byrne said:Hurricane Sally caused significant damage and imposed significant hardships throughout Southwest Alabama, but the federal government has been totally committed to help us through this tough time. I am thankful that USDA has approved this latest round of assistance, and I encourage residents of qualifying counties to check on their eligibility and apply if eligible. The online pre-screening form for disaster food assistance for non-SNAP households affected by Hurricane Sally in Baldwin and Escambia counties can be accessed from 6:oo am 7:00 pm through Friday, October 9. Mobile County residents will be able to access the pre-screening form beginning on Tuesday, October 13. DHR will determine eligibility based on a household's income, resources, disaster-related expenses, and other circumstances. The agency will certify eligible households for 1 month and issue the maximum allotment based on household size according to FNS' Fiscal Year 2020 Disaster Gross Income Limits. Current SNAP recipients are not eligible for D-SNAP, due to already being approved for replacement benefits last month. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://byrne.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/byrne-congratulates-foley-mayor-john-koniar-on-remarkable-career-in Byrne Congratulates Foley Mayor John Koniar on Remarkable Career in Public Service 2020-10-02 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Bradley Byrne B001289 byrne.house.gov     legacy Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) spoke today on the floor of the House of Representatives to congratulate Foley Mayor John Koniar upon his retirement. Congressman Byrne said: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mayor John Koniar of Foley on his upcoming retirement after a remarkable career in public service. Mayor Koniar began his official service to the people of Foley upon his election to the City Council in 1980. He began serving as Mayor Pro Tem in 1996 and served until his appointment to mayor in 2006. The people of Foley have shown their continued trust in Mayor Koniar by reelecting him in 2008, 2012, and 2016. Mayor Koniar has been absolutely indispensable in the promotion of Foley and its remarkable growth over the past several decades. Despite that growth, Foley has maintained its small-town Alabama charm, so exemplified by Mayor Koniar himself. He leaves big shoes to fill, but in no small part due to his leadership, Foley is better positioned than ever. It has been a pleasure to work with Mayor Koniar during my time in Congress, and I wish him and his family all the best in as they embark upon this new stage. I yield back. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://byrne.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/byrne-new-red-snapper-data-will-prove-feds-undercount-fishery Byrne: New Red Snapper Data Will Prove Feds Undercount Fishery 2020-10-02 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Bradley Byrne B001289 byrne.house.gov     legacy Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) made the following statement after being briefed on preliminary results from the Great Red Snapper Count, which show approximately three times the amount of red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico as shown by current federal data. Byrne said:The Great Red Snapper Count will make clear what fishermen and scientists across the Gulf Coast have long known federal data has consistently been wrong and undercounted the true snapper fishery. I am confident this new data will show that we can increase opportunities for snapper fishermen without danger to the health of our fishery.I am proud to continue fighting federal bureaucrats for Alabama to have the flexibility to make the best decisions to protect our fisheries, and it is now the responsibility of the Gulf Council to use this new and more accurate data to assure that everyone along the Gulf has a rational and appropriate season. There are plenty of fish for everyone. Byrne was instrumental in Congressional approval and funding for the Great Red Snapper Count program, an in depth estimate at the true number of red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico in response to poor federal data on the fishery stock.The results of the Great Red Snapper Count are expected to be released to the public later this year. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://byrne.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/byrne-offers-heartfelt-prayers-to-president-trump-and-first-lady Byrne Offers Heartfelt Prayers to President Trump and First Lady 2020-10-02 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Bradley Byrne B001289 byrne.house.gov     legacy Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) released the following statement after learning that President Trump and the First Lady tested positive for COVID-19. Byrne said:My most heartfelt prayers are with President Trump and the First Lady, and my sincere hope is that all Americans will place partisan feelings aside to support the first family's quick and full recovery. I have the utmost confidence in the abilities of White House doctors and staff to treat them and in our government to continue functioning uninterrupted during this time. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://roby.house.gov/newsroom/columns/tips-healthy-fall Tips for a Healthy Fall 2020-10-02 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Martha Roby R000591 roby.house.gov     legacy It is hard to believe autumn has arrived and the holiday season is right around the corner. As you know, with colder weather comes peak flu activity, and the world is still dealing with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Health officials are warning Americans to take certain precautions as these two viruses collide in hopes that the healthcare system will not be overburdened. While we continue to navigate the ongoing pandemic, it's important to take extra steps in order to stay healthy and well this fall. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says because of this pandemic, reducing the spread of flu-like illnesses this fall and winter is more important than ever. Although there is certainly much more to learn about the novel Coronavirus, health officials say it is possible to simultaneously contract the flu and COVID-19. The CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommend the following tips for a healthy fall: Individuals 6 months and older are encouraged to get a flu vaccination before October 31. Wash your hands often with soap and clean water for 20 seconds. Avoid spreading germs by not touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Cover your mouth or nose when you cough or sneeze. Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated. If you have a fever, stay home for at least 24 hours. Avoid close contact with those who are sick. Another way to help slow the spread of germs during flu season is to follow the guidelines implemented by our public officials. Governor Kay Ivey recently announced a five-week extension to the Safer at Home order now expiring on Sunday, November 8. This current public health order includes an extension to the statewide mask mandate, which went into effect in July. Health experts, including White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx, say the mandatory mask ordinance has saved many lives in Alabama. Over the past few weeks, Alabama has made real progress. The number of daily new cases and hospitalizations are de… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/news-releases/congressman-mo-brooks-introduces-american-jobs-first-act-stop-american Congressman Mo Brooks Introduces The American Jobs First Act to Stop American Worker Replacement by Cheap Foreign Labor 2020-10-01 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC Thursday, a week after being praised as a rock star on immigration by NumbersUSA, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) introduced the American Jobs First Act to overhaul the H-1B visa program that, too often, harms American workers. NumbersUSA, America's largest grassroots pro-American worker advocacy group, supports the American Jobs First Act. The American Jobs First Act is aimed directly at combatting American worker replacement like the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) attempted this summer. As was widely reported, TVA planned to layoff at least 120 of its American technology workers with the intention of replacing them with lower cost foreign H-1B guest workers. Some of America's largest companies have engaged in the unpatriotic practice of American worker replacement. In 2015, Disney fired 250 American workers only to replace them with lower cost foreign H-1B guest workers. Many of the American Disney employees actually had to train their foreign replacements. AT&T, Verizon, and Bank of America have callously done the same thing. The American Jobs First Act original cosponsors: Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01), Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ-04), and Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05). The American Jobs First Act: Stops employers from hiring foreign H-1B workers if they have recently, or plan to, furlough their U.S. workers Requires employers to pay their H-1B workers more than their American workers to ensure foreign labor is only used when absolutely necessary Suspends the F-1 OPT program, which grants all foreign students extendable work permits and exacerbates job market competition among American graduates Ends the unfair diversity visa lottery program, which fails to serve U.S. interests by issuing 50,000 green cards to foreigners from around the world regardless of their qualifications Congressman Brooks said, The Tennessee Valley Authority callously gut punched tech workers this summer when they tried to replace Americans with cheap foreign H-1B workers. Thanks to President Trump, TVA board… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://byrne.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/byrne-partisan-pelosi-coronavirus-relief-bill-cynical-would-make-things Byrne: Partisan Pelosi Coronavirus Relief Bill Cynical, Would Make Things Worse 2020-10-01 2020 2020-10 Republican Senate AL Bradley Byrne B001289 byrne.house.gov     legacy Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) released the following statement after Speaker Pelosi advanced a doomed Democrat messaging bill. Pelosi, despite promising on July 26th the House would not adjourn without a bipartisan deal, is scheduled to send her caucus home tomorrow through the November election without reaching any agreement. Byrne said:Instead of fixing a problem, Speaker Pelosi's pandering, cynical relief' legislation would make things worse. Instead of protecting our heroes' as Pelosi's talking points repeat ad nauseum, this bill would endanger communities by slashing police funding and releasing federal prisoners, harm working families by giving amnesty and stimulus checks to illegal immigrants, hurt small businesses by paying people more to stay at home than work, and jeopardize the lives of the unborn by funneling small business aid to Planned Parenthood. The bill is also packed with unrelated provisions, including legalizing marijuana banking, giving a tax break to millionaires living in places like New York City and Los Angeles, and providing for election mandates on states designed to help Democrats. We should truly and in good faith be working to help people, not playing games. Among its many other harmful provisions, the Democrat COVID-19 bill: Defunds the police by removing $600 million from the original Heroes Act intended for the COPS Hiring program and state and local law enforcement assistance. Mandates a blanket release for certain covered federal prisoners and alleged criminals, while imposing a high burden for the government to prove they present a risk of harm to society upon release. Allows illegal immigrants to receive direct stimulus payments by not requiring social security number verification. Provides deferred action and work authorization during the emergency declaration and for 90 days after for illegal aliens working in jobs that could be held by out of work Americans. Removes safeguards in the Paycheck Protection Program that would prevent taxpayer money from bailing out Pla… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-votes-favor-updated-heroes-act Rep. Sewell Votes in Favor of the Updated Heroes Act 2020-10-01 2020 2020-10 Democrat Senate AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted in favor of the Updated Heroes Act, House Democrats' latest legislation to address the ongoing needs that have resulted from the COVID-19 public health crisis. This bill reflects current negotiations between Democrats and Republicans, as well as needs that have risen since the original Heroes Act passed the House of Representatives in May 2020. It is unfortunate that the White House and Senate Republicans have not been willing to compromise to provide additional money for ongoing relief to our communities, workers, and families, Sewell said. With passage of the Updated Heroes Act today, House Democrats' have given the White House and Senate Republicans one more chance to pass another stimulus bill that will continue to provide critical relief for the American people. The provisions in the Updated Heroes Act are essential to avert greater economic and health catastrophe for families, schools, small businesses, essential workers, and health care providers in Alabama's 7th Congressional District, Sewell continued. Not only does this legislation deliver much-needed resources to Alabama counties and cities, it also reflects House Democrats' willingness to compromise in good faith to ensure our country can weather this ongoing crisis. The Updated Heroes Act would provide counties and cities in Alabama's 7th Congressional District with $396 million in funding to cover coronavirus-related outlays and revenue loss and pay our health care workers, library staff, law enforcement, fire, transportation, EMS, teachers and other vital workers who keep us safe and are in danger of losing their jobs. A town-by-town breakdown of the estimated funding allocations for the 7th District under the Updated Heroes Act is available here. In addition to resources for our state, local, tribal and territorial governments, the Updated Heroes Act maintains key priorities from the original version of the legislation that passed the House in May. The bill also provides families with a sec… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewells-bill-naming-thomasville-post-office-after-postmaster-robert Rep. Sewell's Bill Naming Thomasville Post Office After Postmaster Robert Ingram Passes by Unanimous Consent 2020-09-30 2020 2020-09 Democrat Senate AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC- Today, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) was joined by her colleagues in the House of Representatives in unanimously passing the bill she introduced, H.R. 5307, honoring the legacy of former Postmaster Robert Ingram by renaming the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 115 Nicol Avenue in Thomasville, Alabama, as the Postmaster Robert Ingram Post Office'. "I am thrilled that the House of Representatives passed my bill to rename the Thomasville post office after its long time former Postmaster Robert "Bob" Ingram, said Rep. Sewell. "A true patriot, Bob Ingram served his country in the Vietnam War as a U.S. Marine. He was appointed Postmaster in Thomasville, AL by President Johnson and faithfully served the people of Thomasville for over three decades. Postmaster Ingram was a dedicated public servant whose commitment to exemplary service - always with a smile - was an example to us all. I thank the Alabama Delegation and my House colleagues for unanimously joining me today in honoring Postmaster Ingram from Alabama's 7th Congressional District." "Mr. Bob Ingram was Thomasville's postmaster most of my childhood and adult life. His smile and personal service to his postal customers was a fixture in our post office," said Mayor Sheldon Day. "He was an exemplary public servant and a friend to all who knew him. I know our entire community is thrilled to know our post office will now bear his name in honor and remembrance of his loyal and dedicated service to Thomasville and its citizens! We thank Congresswoman Sewell, Sen. Shelby and our entire Alabama Congressional Delegation for working together to make this day possible." Bob Ingram loved his employees and his customers and treated them all like family. We are so proud of his legacy and so honored that his name will carry on with the Thomasville Post Office, said Postmaster Ingram's family in their statement. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.shelby.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsreleases?ContentRecord_id=C247272A-366D-43B4-AA4D-A521515D6E27 Shelby Meets with Barrett, Strongly Supports Nomination 2020-09-30 2020 2020-09 Republican Senate AL Richard Shelby S000320 www.shelby.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today stated his strong support of President Trump's U.S. Supreme Court nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, following their meeting. After speaking with Judge Barrett, I am confident that she is the right choice to serve on the Supreme Court, said Senator Shelby. Judge Barrett is exceptionally qualified for this role and maintains strong conservative values and a deep commitment to our Constitution. I have no doubt that Judge Amy Coney Barrett will be an excellent addition to the Supreme Court. I look forward to supporting Judge Barrett's nomination to serve on our nation's highest court, and I urge my colleagues to do the same, Shelby continued. Since her nomination by President Trump, Judge Amy Coney Barrett has been making routine visits to Capitol Hill to meet with Senators. Judge Amy Coney Barrett currently serves as a federal judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. She clerked for Justice Antonin Scalia of the U.S. Supreme Court and Judge Laurence Silberman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Before and while serving on the federal bench, she was a professor of law at Notre Dame Law School. Judge Amy Coney Barrett's excellent academic achievements, legal expertise, and judicial record prove that she is eminently qualified to serve on the Supreme Court. It is the constitutional responsibility of the U.S. Senate to provide advice and consent to the President on all executive nominations, including judges to federal courts, appeals courts, and the Supreme Court. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/news-releases/congressman-mo-brooks-praises-amy-coney-barrett-supreme-court-nomination Congressman Mo Brooks Praises Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court Nomination 2020-09-26 2020 2020-09 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy Washington, DCSaturday, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) praised President Trump's nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court. Congressman Brooks said,It is critical to a functioning republic that justices never substitute their policy beliefs for those of properly elected officials. Judicial activist justices not only betray the Constitution and America when they substitute their own policy beliefs for those of elected officials who are tasked by our Constitution with making American law, they also betray their oaths of office. Amy Coney Barrett has an established record of upholding the Constitution and federal law without inserting her personal political views into her decisions. As such, I look forward to her quick confirmation by the Senate. Brooks continued,Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed by the Senate to the U.S. Court of Appeals in 2017. She has already been vetted. She should easily and quickly be confirmed again. Brooks concluded,America's founding fathers brilliantly created three branches of government, with each being a check on the other two, and each having a defined role. Congress makes law, the Executive Branch implements law, and the Judiciary interprets and applies law. In my view, America is burdened with too many liberal, activist federal justices and judges who fail to abide by their role as limited by the Constitution. I am pleased President Trump nominated a judge who understands the importance of limiting her role to that intended by America's founding fathers. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-s-statement-nomination-judge-amy-coney-barrett-united-states Rep. Sewells Statement on Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to United States Supreme Court 2020-09-26 2020 2020-09 Democrat Senate AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement on President Trump's nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as Associate Justice on the Supreme Court: The Supreme Court nomination by President Trump today, with the 2020 presidential election only 38 days away, denies the American people a voice in this very important decision. The nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett is clearly tainted by the hypocrisy of Senate Republicans to go back on their own promise not to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court so close to a presidential election. This standard articulated by Senate Republicans was applied against President Obama's nomination of Judge Merrick Garland eight months before the 2016 presidential election. This blatant power grab by Trump and Senate Republicans is especially disturbing given that the voting process has already begun with hundreds of thousands of voters having cast their ballots in the 2020 presidential election. Fairness and comity demand that the Senate not confirm any vacancy on the Supreme Court until the American people have chosen the next president. To do otherwise, I believe would undermine the very legitimacy of the Supreme Court. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.shelby.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsreleases?ContentRecord_id=6D3E2F93-A308-4E9B-8749-34171755EF05 Shelby Applauds President Trumps Supreme Court Nominee 2020-09-26 2020 2020-09 Republican Senate AL Richard Shelby S000320 www.shelby.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today released a statement following President Donald Trump's nomination of Judge AmyConey Barrett, an experienced jurist who currently serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, to be a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States: I am extremely pleased with President Trump's selection in nominating Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court. From her clerkship for the late Justice Scalia to her tenure on the 7th Circuit, Judge Barrett has had a distinguished career and has proven her commitment to the rule of law. Our next Supreme Court Justice must be a steadfast supporter of upholding our nation's Constitution. I have no doubt in Judge Barrett's qualifications and I look forward to supporting her nomination. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://roby.house.gov/newsroom/columns/we-must-work-together-help-prevent-suicide We Must Work Together to Help Prevent Suicide 2020-09-25 2020 2020-09 Republican Senate AL Martha Roby R000591 roby.house.gov     legacy Each September, National Suicide Prevention Month is recognized as we draw attention to the causes, warning signs, and treatment options for those affected by this tragedy. You may think to yourself that this annual campaign is certainly important, but how does it impact you? The truth is, we can all help to reduce and prevent suicide. As you know, the Second District is home to thousands of veterans. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, an average of 20 veterans die by suicide every day a rate of 1.5 times higher than non-veteran adults. I have spent my tenure in Congress fighting for better care of our veterans and sponsoring legislation to address these significant issues. We cannot allow suicide rates to be just a number. We must do what we can to ensure we are all educated on this crisis in order to help prevent it. Here are some ways in which you can do your part to assist with suicide prevention: Know the risk factors. A number of factors can point to someone who is struggling with suicidal thoughts including anxiety, alcohol or substance abuse, hopelessness, self-isolation, impulsive or aggressive tendencies, loss of relationships, family history of suicide, and more. Know the warning signs. There are many warning signs including an individual ominously talking about death, having no purpose, feeling trapped, behaving recklessly, withdrawing themselves, mood swings, and many others. Contact a professional. Although it may be a difficult decision to make, it is important that you get help for someone you know is suffering. You can call 1-800-273-8255 to find available local resources or even encourage your loved one to call themselves. If you or someone you know is in an emergency, always call 911 immediately. During these unprecedented times, it is critical that we pay close attention to mental and public health. Suicide is among the leading cause of death in the United States, and the national suicide rate reached historic highs prior to the pandemic. These troubling thoughts can affect … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/news-releases/congressman-mo-brooks-seeks-answers-troy-university-and-alabama-am-about Congressman Mo Brooks Seeks Answers from Troy University and Alabama A&M About Their Support for Communist China & Confucius Institutes 2020-09-24 2020 2020-09 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy Washington, DCThursday, Congressman Mo Brooks(AL-05) sent a letter to the President of Alabama A&M University, Dr. Andrew Hugine, and the Chancellor of Troy University, Dr. Jack Hawkins, expressing concern with, and asking questions about, why they partner with the Chinese Communist Party and their Confucius Institutes. Click HERE to download a copy of Congressman Brooks' letter to Troy University and Alabama A&M University. Congressman Brooks said,Troy University and Alabama A&M University have questions to answer about their partnerships with the Chinese Communist Party. Forty-five patriotic American universities from thirty different states have shut down their Confucius Institutes since 2014. Communist China is America's geopolitical foe, not our friend. Communist China's lies about COVID19's severity and contagious nature have contributed to the deaths of more than 200,000 Americans. Communist China's use of slave labor should be an anathema to both Alabama A&M and Troy. The Communist Chinese Party cannot be allowed to gain influence over America's education system or undermine American national security. Alabama A&M and Troy must wise up and stop aiding and abetting the Communist Chinese Party's dangerous espionage and propaganda on American soil. They can do that by immediately closing their Confucius Institutes. Brooks concluded,Confucius Institutes are nothing more than Communist Chinese Party propaganda and spying units. The American Association of University Professors has decried the threat Communist China poses to academic freedom and the Director of the FBI's Counterintelligence Division has warned of Communist China's efforts to conduct espionage through Confucius Institutes. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has designated the Confucius Institute U.S. Center as a foreign mission,' saying Confucius Institutes are funded by the [People's Republic of China] and part of the Chinese Communist Party's global influence and propaganda apparatus.' The evidence against Communist China … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/palmer-legislation-aims-state-flexibility-spending-remaining-coronavirus Palmer Legislation Aims for State Flexibility in Spending Remaining Coronavirus Relief Funds 2020-09-24 2020 2020-09 Republican Senate AL Gary Palmer P000609 palmer.house.gov     legacy For Immediate Release Media Contact: Elizabeth Hance(202) 225-4921 Palmer Legislation Aims for State Flexibility in Spending Remaining Coronavirus Relief Funds Washington, D.C. Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) has introduced the Coronavirus Relief Fund Flexibility Act (H.R. 8360), which would allow states to determine how to spend remaining Coronavirus Relief Fund dollars, which were issued under the CARES Act. States and localities were provided $150 billion through the relief fund for mitigation and response to COVID-19, and it is now estimated that approximately $80 billion remains unspent. H.R. 8360 would allow state legislatures to determine how to utilize these remaining funds, with measures to encourage infrastructure development and future COVID-19 preparedness. The initial legislation was perhaps too restrictive, Palmer said. What we hope to do with this legislation is not only create some flexibility to prevent waste but to incentivize states to use the funds towards much needed infrastructure.The one-size-fits-all nature of the underlying measure fails to consider how each state is responding to the pandemic differently, so this legislation would put the spending decisions in the hands of those on the ground in the states who have a better understanding of their specific needs.If we pass this bill, we will give states a much needed boost for infrastructure and an extended period to determine how to address continued COVID-19 related expenses, instead of rushing to spend the funds with a looming deadline. The Coronavirus Relief Fund Flexibility Act would prohibit funds from being spent on government employee bonuses, lobbying expenses, or budget shortfalls predating the pandemic, while providing a 50% match for funds spent on infrastructure projects begun in the next year. It would also require states to hold 25% of their remaining relief funds in trust for future COVID-19 expenses. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://brooks.house.gov/media-center/news-releases/congressman-mo-brooks-opposes-socialist-democrat-court-packing-scheme Congressman Mo Brooks Opposes Socialist Democrat Court-Packing Scheme 2020-09-23 2020 2020-09 Republican Senate AL Mo Brooks B001274 brooks.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC Wednesday, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) announced his cosponsorship of H.J.Res. 53, a proposed Constitutional Amendment to limit the United States Supreme Court to a total of nine justices, thus thwarting Socialist Democrat efforts to stack the Supreme Court with liberal judicial activists by expanding the Supreme Court to 13 or even 15 justices. Congressman Brooks said, History is in order. The Judiciary Act of 1869 sets the number of Supreme Court justices at nine, one chief justice and eight associate justices.[1] The 1869 law has worked fine for 151 years. When President Franklin Roosevelt sought to pack the court with additional justices in 1937, his attempt failed.[2] Now, Socialist Democrats seek to pack the court again to ram through their Socialist, anti-American agenda if given both Houses of Congress and the presidency.[3] Brooks continued, Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey (D) tweeted his support for court packing saying, Mitch McConnell set the precedent. No Supreme Court vacancies filled in an election year. If he violates it, when Democrats control the Senate in the next Congress, we must abolish the filibuster and expand the Supreme Court.'[4] Congressman Joe Kennedy III tweeted, If he holds a vote in 2020, we pack the court in 2021. It's that simple.'[5] House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler tweeted, If Sen. McConnell and @SenateGOP were to force through a nominee during the lame duck sessionbefore a new Senate and President can take officethen the incoming Senate should immediately move to expand the Supreme Court. '[6] The threat is real. Socialist Democrats are dead serious about packing the Supreme Court with liberal judicial activists who will destroy and undermine the freedom and liberty so many of our ancestors have fought for, and died, to give us. We must do everything in our power to stop them. Brooks concluded, I have cosponsored and, if given the opportunity, will vote for a Constitutional Amendment to limit the United States Supreme Court to a total of nine ju… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/immediate-release-rep-sewell-votes-keep-government-open-and-extend-vital FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Rep. Sewell Votes to Keep Government Open and Extend Vital Programs 2020-09-22 2020 2020-09 Democrat Senate AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Sewell voted in support of the continuing resolution legislation H.R. 8337, which provides for the continuation of funding for the programs contained in the 12 annual appropriation acts for FY2020. The bill passed the House in a final vote of 359-57-1. I voted for today's legislation to avert a catastrophic government shutdown and fund the critical programs that my constituents depend on. At a time when our country is in the middle of a pandemic and millions of Americans are losing their homes and livelihoods to natural disasters, including hurricanes on the Gulf Coast, our government needs to be fully funded and operational so that the American people can get the resources they need, said Rep. Sewell. I am particularly proud of the provisions Democrats secured to save our seniors from a Medicare Part B premium hike, protect health, housing, and other programs for Veterans, and to provide repayment relief for our health care providers at the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. While I'm disappointed that Senate Republicans and White House didn't come to the table to agree to pass the long-term FY2021 funding bills that the House passed earlier this year, I look forward to working with my colleagues to make sure a long-term funding bill is passed before this CR expires in December. Additionally, an agreement on further Coronavirus relief legislation is desperately needed. Millions of Americans have lost their jobs and as the pandemic continues, municipalities, health care providers, essential workers, and small businesses are running out of resources from the CARES Act and relief is needed now. A list of the programs that Congresswoman Sewell worked directly with House appropriators to secure in the FY2020 funding bill, which are extended by today's continuing resolution, H.R. 8337, can be found here. Today's bill includes several other funding provisions that Congresswoman Sewell fought in recent months to secure and that benefit the 7th District, including funding and e… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/video-rep-sewells-trade-bill-caribbean-basin-countries-passes-house VIDEO: Rep. Sewell's Trade Bill with Caribbean Basin Countries Passes House with Bipartisan Support 2020-09-22 2020 2020-09 Democrat Senate AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) applauded the passage of H.R. 991, a bipartisan bill, she introduced to reauthorize the U.S. Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) until September 2030. The legislation passed the House by unanimous voice vote. The CBTPA is a preferential trade agreement that provides for duty and quota-free access for apparel products manufactured in designated beneficiary Caribbean Basin region countries. CBTPA also requires that Caribbean Basin countries use U.S. formed yarns, fabrics, and thread. The CBTPA was first enacted in 2000 and is currently authorized through September 30, 2020. Eligible CBTPA countries include Barbados, Belize, Curacao, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, St. Lucia, and Trinidad and Tobago. As the lead sponsor of the legislation to reauthorize the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act, I am thrilled that Congress is taking action on this issue before the program expires at the end of the month," said Rep. Sewell. "CBTPA is such an important economic tool for the United States and each of our partner countries, and it is critical to our continued diplomatic relationships in the Caribbean Basin. The bipartisan effort to reauthorize this program will allow us to export more American-made goods and strengthen Western supply chains, while contributing to economic development and job creation in Haiti and other countries throughout the Caribbean Basin region. I am grateful for its passage by unanimous voice vote in the House, and I urge the Senate to take up this bill before the September 30th deadline. "I am incredibly grateful for Congresswoman Sewell's commitment to economic prosperity in the Republic of Haiti and the Caribbean region. The Extension of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA), H.R. 991, which has received bipartisan and bicameral support, is a testament to Congress' unwavering support for working families in Haiti and CARICOM countries. This legislation has created countless jobs and generated billions of dollars in revenu… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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