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| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-tuberville-honors-alabama-veterans-of-the-month-for-2024/ | ICYMI: Tuberville Honors Alabama Veterans of the Month for 2024 | 2024-12-31 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | Nominations now being accepted for 2025 “Veteran of the Month” Series WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) recognized the twelve Alabama veterans he honored during the 2024 Alabama “Veteran of the Month” series. Senator Tuberville began this series in 2023 to show his appreciation for Alabama veterans for their service to our military and Alabama’s local communities. “Alabama is home to more than 400,000 veterans who bravely answered the call to defend our country,” said Senator Tuberville. “Even though they’re no longer in uniform, they still serve our local communities in remarkable ways. I’ve enjoyed listening to the unique ways that Alabama’s veterans are giving back to their communities. Their efforts make our state a better place to call home. I look forward to continuing to share the stories of Alabama’s heroes in the upcoming year.” Alabama veterans honored in Senator Tuberville’s 2024 “Veteran of the Month” series are: January: Maggie Amadei of Enterprise, AL February: Lloyd Michael Austin of Mobile, AL March: Earle Thompson of Lake Martin, AL April: Scott Croisant of Florence, AL May: Chesca Barnett of Brierfield, AL June: Alvin Lynch of Muscle Shoals, AL July: Wayne Davenport of Trussville, AL August: Kevin Harkey of Huntsville, AL September: Jerry Wheat of Wetumpka, AL October: John Vick of Andalusia, AL November: Patrick Jump of Robertsdale, AL December: Claudia Wigglesworth of Daleville, AL Senator Tuberville recognizes a different Alabama veteran each month for their service and contribution to their community. Constituents can nominate an Alabama veteran and submit their information to Senator Tuberville’s office for consideration in the 2025 “Veteran of the Month” series by emailing press_office@tuberville.senate.gov. Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-tuberville-joins-national-report-on-newsmax-2/ | ICYMI: Tuberville Joins “National Report” on Newsmax | 2024-12-20 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined Newsmax to discuss the latest government funding discussions. Senator Tuberville also discussed his joining Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) in creating the “Make America Healthy Again” caucus to focus on nutrition, access to affordable, high-quality, nutrient-dense foods, creating health care transparency, and addressing the root causes of chronic diseases. Excerpts from Senator Tuberville’s interview can be found below and his full interview can be watched on YouTube or Rumble. ON POTENTIAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN: RECHENBERG: “Senator Tommy Tuberville is with us now. Great to have you on, Senator. Lots of talk here—some Republicans against this bill. Do you expect that there is going to be a shutdown? We do have some time here yet to try to get something done. Do you expect that to happen today?” TUBERVILLE: “All talk, no action. That’s what happens in Washington, D.C. I wish I was on a plane to Arizona to get out of this clown show—go out and listen to some speakers that actually know what they’re talking about. But you’re right. This is before and after Trump. President Trump just needs a a fresh head start when he takes over [January] the 20th. I understand today they’re gonna do a couple of stand-alone bills in the house with farmers’ disaster [relief]—which they need—and the disaster in North Carolina relief, and then a clean CR. If we can’t do that, let’s shut it down. Shut it down all the way to January the 5th. Start new, fresh ideas, get people on the same page. Right now, everybody’s looking at Christmas. We’re not gonna do the right thing unless we get this done today. Democrats don’t wanna do anything. But guess what? The ball is in their court. If we shut it down, it’ll be because of them.” RECHENBERG: “So again, you’re in favor of the shutdown if they can’t come to an agreement today? That would mean, you know, you’ve got federal employees—they go without pay during this time. Your thoughts, sir?” TUBERVILLE: “That’s not gonna happen. Payday is to… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-tuberville-joins-the-big-money-show-on-fox-business/ | ICYMI: Tuberville Joins “The Big Money Show” on Fox Business | 2024-12-20 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined the “Big Money Show” to discuss government funding negotiations and President Trump’s demand for an increase in the debt ceiling. Excerpts from Senator Tuberville’s interview can be found below and his full interview can be watched on YouTube or Rumble. RIGGS: “Republican Senator, Tommy Tuberville. Senator, it’s great to have you on the program today, and I want to get your reaction—I know what’s being considered right now. It might have some of those really wasteful items taken out because you’ve got a proposition of scaling that down, keeping the government running, and even raising the debt ceiling to keep things running smoothly, but what are the chances that all of this will be approved by both sides?” TUBERVILLE: “Yeah. Well, number one, how does this happen? It’s failure to communicate. There was no communication, obviously, with people putting this together, especially all the people in the house. We didn’t see it until late. 1,500 pages, it should have been about 30, but we got way out of control. And I think Mike Johnson was trying to do the best he could, but he got way over his skis. He got way too much in there and basically, it’s out of control. But this is Washington D.C. at its best, just spend money at the end of the year. Everybody wants to go home, but now it’s time to put this thing together. You know, I’ve been up here four years, and we hadn’t done a budget yet. All we do is just keep kicking the can down the road and spending money like we’ve got it, and we don’t have anywhere broke.” DeANGELIS: “Well Senator, we understand that House Republicans are meeting this afternoon. They’re working on another version of this continuing resolution. And there are reports that it includes what President-elect Trump wants to see happen, which is raising the debt ceiling. Senator, I understand in the past you’ve been staunchly against raising the debt ceiling. You voted against it. So, if this reaches you for a vote with the raise of… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sen-tuberville-delivers-wins-for-alabama-in-118th-congress-will-be-sledgehammer-for-president-trump-in-next-congress/ | Sen. Tuberville Delivers Wins for Alabama in 118th Congress, Will be Sledgehammer for President Trump in Next Congress | 2024-12-20 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – As the 118th Congress comes to an end, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) issued a statement highlighting some of the wins he delivered for Alabama this Congress: “I am proud of the wins we delivered for Alabama this Congress,” said Senator Tuberville. “We gave our troops a raise, cut funding for woke DEI and gender transition surgeries at the DOD, successfully passed legislation to protect defrauded veterans, funded poison centers and protected kids, fought to put our farmers first, and led the charge to protect women’s sports. Perhaps the best news for Alabamians this year was the reelection of President Donald J. Trump. With control of the White House, Senate, and House, we can get started on day one delivering wins for Alabama and the American people. My priorities next Congress will be getting Space Command moved back to Huntsville, restoring lethality in our military, getting woke politics out of the VA and DoD, preserving Title IX protections for women and girls everywhere, and getting a common-sense Farm Bill passed.” FOCUSING ON ALABAMIANS: Remaining Responsive: More than 6,000 federal cases closed on behalf of Alabama constituents. Keeping Alabamians Informed: Sen. Tuberville participated in nearly 400 interviews with local Alabama print, radio and TV outlets to keep Alabamians informed of his work in Washington, D.C. Preserving Alabama’s Heritage: Sen. Tuberville introduced legislation to reauthorize the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area in Northwest Alabama for another 15 years and establish a new Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area. Both pieces of legislation were signed into law as part of the National Heritage Area Act. Sen. Tuberville also introduced the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary Act to preserve a submerged ancient forest near Gulf Shores. Protecting Alabama’s Children: Sen. Tuberville introduced the Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024 to reauthorize America’s 55 poison control centers—including Alabama’s Poison Center at Child… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-joins-sen-marshall-in-launching-make-america-healthy-again-caucus/ | Tuberville Joins Sen. Marshall in Launching Make America Healthy Again Caucus | 2024-12-20 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), who is a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, joined U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) in announcing the creation of the Congressional Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Caucus. This new caucus will focus on nutrition, access to affordable, high-quality, nutrient-dense foods, creating health care transparency, and addressing the root causes of chronic diseases. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee to be the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, has endorsed the creation of this new caucus that will work to build a stronger and healthier America. Sen. Tuberville met with RFK Jr. earlier this week to discuss his nomination, the harmful chemicals in the American food industry, and the importance of bringing transparency to vaccines and health care. Earlier this month, Sen. Tuberville pressed top officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about the long-term effects of using Red Dyes in food and called on the FDA to inform Americans of the repercussions of ingesting harmful chemicals. “Earlier this week, I met with RFK Jr., President Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Like I told him, I’ve heard from young people across the country who are inspired by his message to Make America Healthy Again. During our meeting, Bobby and I had a great discussion about ways to make our food and health care system better. As a founding member of the Senate Make America Healthy Again Caucus, I look forward to working with my friend Senator Roger Marshall and our colleagues to make sure our food is safe, bring transparency to vaccines and health care, and Make America Healthy Again,” Senator Tuberville said. U.S. Senators Tuberville and Marshall are joined by U.S. Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and Ron Johnson (R-WI) as founding members of the MAHA Caucus. Read more about the MAHA Caucus here. Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-tuberville-joins-harris-faulkner-on-fox-news-to-discuss-title-ix-saving-womens-sports/ | ICYMI: Tuberville Joins Harris Faulkner on Fox News to Discuss Title IX, Saving Women’s Sports | 2024-12-19 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined “The Faulkner Focus” to discuss the fight to protect female athletes and the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act that is now headed to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. Excerpts from Senator Tuberville’s interview can be found below and his full interview can be watched on YouTube or Rumble. ON RECENT SENATE HEARING WITH NCAA PRESIDENT CHARLIE BAKER: FAULKNER: “Republican Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, a member of the Armed Services Committee. You saw the salute. We thank him for his service. He also introduced a bill challenging President Biden’s changes to Title IX, which allow men to use women’s bathrooms and locker rooms. I mean, you said there’d be a slippery slope. You were right.” TUBERVILLE: “Well Harris, thank you for your fight on this, and thank you for bringing to light before the election with President Trump in your interview. I think that had a big, big push to get him elected. But at the end of the day, I’ve got a granddaughter named Rosie Grace. She is not gonna dress with boys—biological boys—in dressing rooms. She’s not gonna take a shower with them, and she’s not gonna compete with them. Now Dick Durbin said along with Charlie Baker that, ‘Oh, we’ve only got a handful of biological boys in women’s sports and NCAA.’ We’re not just talking about that. We’re talking about elementary school. We’re talking about junior high. We’re talking about senior high. We’re talking about all women, and they are being downgraded simply for the fact that the far left wants to add gender into the mix along with climate hoax and all the other nonsense that they’re trying to push on this country, and they’re trying to destroy it. So, we’re not gonna allow them to destroy women’s sports. We’re gonna fight for it. We’re gonna try to keep these wacko judges out of the fight and put them in the right direction.” FAULKNER: “Well look, Rosie [Grace] has a grandfather who’s really fighting for her and other little girls and this really is going… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-advocates-for-helping-farmers/ | Tuberville Advocates for Helping Farmers | 2024-12-19 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | “It’s about the survival of the American farmer and the communities that rely on them.” WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke on the Senate floor about the need to pass a stand-alone economic assistance bill for farmers across the country. He shed light on the rapidly declining farm economy resulting from the Biden administration’s disastrous policies. Sen. Tuberville noted the importance of providing aid to our farmers so that both the country and the world can remain fed, clothed, and fueled. Read Sen. Tuberville’s remarks below or watch on YouTube or Rumble. “Mr. President, Today, farmers across the country are facing significant financial losses for most commodities planted during the 2024 crop year. It’s a dire situation. I’ve been saying this for a while now: for the sake of American food security, national security, and rural prosperity, Congress must pass economic assistance for our farmers before the end of the year. That is why I am asking Congress to pass a stand-alone economic assistance package for our farmers. No strings attached. This isn’t for the lobbyists, special interests, or liberal pet projects. It would go directly to the people who feed, clothe, and fuel the United States of America and the world. It’s for the American farmers who are in desperate—they’re in desperate—need of help to survive. This economic assistance certainly won’t help farmers make a profit. They have no chance. It won’t even help them break even. Right now, many farmers won’t be able to secure financing and renew their operating loans to keep their farms running for another year. Again, they’re in trouble. This funding would only help farmers cover part of the 2023 and 2024 losses for American producers. For crops grown in my state of Alabama specifically, the expected losses this year are over $200 per acre. Cotton producers are [in the] worst shape with losses of approximately $373 per acre. Peanut farmer’s losses are next at almost $198 per acre. Other crops—such as corn, soybeans, a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-tuberville-discusses-government-funding-tax-cuts-on-kudlow/ | ICYMI: Tuberville Discusses Government Funding, Tax Cuts on “Kudlow” | 2024-12-18 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined Larry Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss the latest government spending negotiations and how Republicans can best help President Trump accomplish his tax cuts and border security agenda in the 119th Congress. Excerpts from Senator Tuberville’s interview can be found below and his full interview can be watched on YouTube or Rumble. ON SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACT THAT PASSED SENATE KUDLOW: “Great to welcome back Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville, great friend of the show. Senator Tuberville, just one small thing. I mean, nothing is small. The Senate voted on cloture for this $200 billion gift to state and local workers who don’t need Social Security benefits because they already have very lucrative retirement benefits and healthcare benefits—in fact, probably three times in the private sector. But I know you voted against it. But the Senate voted, I don’t know, seventy votes in favor of it. Why is it? Why do we wanna spend $200 billion? These public service workers—I don’t wanna denigrate them—I’m just saying they’re already getting three times what private sector workers get. Why do we wanna heap more money at [them], particularly at a time like this?” TUBERVILLE: “Well, most [of their] jobs are secure too, Larry. Most of them are unionized. But they’re supplementing. It’s a supplement, and I don’t understand it either. I don’t understand. We haven’t in my four years here even looked at Social Security to try to make it solvent more than ten years down the road because we’re running out of money fast. All this is gonna do is just fast track [Social Security] to bankruptcy. And we’re gonna get closer and closer—and we better talk about saving it instead of spending more money that we don’t have.” KUDLOW: “I mean, it’s kind of a sad tale when Republicans join Democrats and vote these big spending bills at a time when, you know, the Federal Reserve Chairman today in all of his glory or goofiness, whatever you prefer, said inflation is higher than the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-tuberville-on-mornings-with-maria-cr-is-democrat-wish-list/ | ICYMI: Tuberville on “Mornings with Maria”: CR is Democrat Wish List | 2024-12-18 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined “Mornings with Maria” on FOX Business to discuss the Democrat wish list Continuing Resolution (CR) and his meeting with RFK Jr., President Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Senator Tuberville also discussed the need for transparency from the Biden administration about recent drone sightings. Excerpts from Senator Tuberville’s interview can be found below, and his full interview can be watched on YouTube or Rumble. BARTIROMO: “Congressional leaders releasing the 1,500 pages plus of the stopgap funding bill ahead of the shutdown deadline this Friday. The bill would extend government funding through mid-March, and provide roughly $110 billion in disaster relief and aid for farmers, but some Republicans are slamming the legislation, saying it’s not the clean CR that they were anticipating. They’re calling out the so-called ‘Christmas tree ornaments’ throughout this, including duty-free Haitian apparel imports. Wait a minute—duty-free Haitian apparel imports? Lithium-ion battery legislation? Moving the jurisdiction of RFK Stadium back to Washington D.C.? Senator, it feels like same-old, same-old in terms of jamming stuff in a bill and not really thinking at all about wasteful spending.” TUBERVILLE: “Merry Christmas, American taxpayer—we’re going to buy you a new corvette. Now you can’t pay for it for 100 years, but we’re going to buy you a corvette. It’s absolutely ridiculous what we’re doing here. We should get a clean CR. Mike Johnson promised that. The two things that we really need though is we need help for American farmers because the Farm Bill’s been kicked down the road for two years. Maria, we’re going to lose 50,000 farms in the next probably six months—50,000 more and we [already] lost 150,000 in the last three or four years. And then, of course, the disaster aid for North Carolina. The Biden administration absolutely has dropped the ball on this, but to go out building stadiums in D.C.? They can’t eve… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-legislation-passes-house-and-senate-heads-to-presidents-desk/ | Tuberville Legislation Passes House and Senate, Heads to President’s Desk | 2024-12-18 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Children and Families, celebrated the passage of the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act (SICAA) in the House of Representatives. The legislation, which passed the Senate last week by unanimous consent, will head to the President’s desk to be signed into law. Last week, Sen. Tuberville thanked Paris Hilton for her work on the legislation on the Senate floor. “I dedicated my life to mentoring young people because they are the most precious commodity that we have. If we get everything else right, but neglect our young people, our country has no future. There’s an old saying that sunlight is the best disinfectant. We need some more sunlight on these facilities so we can put a stop to the waste, and the fraud, and abuse in the system. I’m proud to support the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act and stand with our kids,” said Senator Tommy Tuberville. Senator Tuberville was joined by U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) in leading the effort in the Senate. U.S. Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA-01) and Ro Khanna (D-CA-17) led the effort in the House of Representatives. Full text of the legislation can be found here. BACKGROUND: In recent years, residential care facilities have come under fierce scrutiny for abuses that have occurred behind closed doors. Paris Hilton, a residential care facility abuse survivor and fierce advocate for kids in these facilities, has been working closely with advocacy groups and lawmakers in D.C. Hilton has been a leading force shining a light and increasing awareness of the prevalence of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse of youth in these programs, which often leads to hospitalizations, prolonged trauma, and even deaths. SICAA will provide greater oversight and data transparency for institutional youth treatment programs, improve information sharing systems between the states, and disseminate best practices for p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-secures-major-wins-for-alabama-and-military/ | Tuberville Secures Major Wins for Alabama and Military | 2024-12-18 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined his colleagues in voting to pass the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes funding and provides guidance for policy at the Department of Defense (DOD). As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), Sen. Tuberville worked tirelessly to secure major conservative wins for our Armed Forces and the state of Alabama, including slashing funding for woke DEI programs, protecting taxpayers from paying for puberty blockers for minors, supporting Alabama installations, and securing a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted service members. The bill passed the United States Senate by a vote of 85-14. “I am proud of the conservative wins we were able to deliver in this year’s NDAA for Alabama and our great military,” said Senator Tuberville. “Under Joe Biden, the Pentagon has been more focused on woke politics than on being a lethal killing machine. I am confident that President Trump and Pete Hegseth will refocus the DOD on its stated mission of deterring war and protecting the security of the United States. Alabama is authorized more than $1 billion in critical funding to support our bases, troops, facilities, and the defense industrial base. I look forward to next year’s negotiations when both chambers of Congress and the Executive branch can fully work together to restore peace through strength under President Trump.” BACKGROUND: The Constitution prohibits “appropriation of money to raise and support armies for a longer term than two years.” Accordingly, Congress passes a defense authorization bill every year. This year’s defense bill is 1,813 pages. Following is a brief breakdown of some of the most important provisions in the bill. SLASHING WOKE FUNDING AND PROMOTING A WARFIGHTING AGENDA Prohibits DOD from paying for puberty-blockers and other drugs that could sterilize children. Eliminates funding for DEI programs and repurposing those funds to be used for counterdrug initiatives and countering transnational organized cr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-meets-with-rfk-jr-and-todd-blanche/ | Tuberville Meets with RFK Jr. and Todd Blanche | 2024-12-17 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) met with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Todd Blanche, President Trump’s nominee to be Deputy Attorney General at the Department of Justice. During his meeting with RFK Jr., they discussed the harmful chemicals in the American food industry and how the Trump administration plans to make America healthy again. During his meeting with Blanche, they discussed how to end the weaponization of justice and what lawmakers can do to preserve the U.S. Constitution. ON HIS MEETING WITH RFK Jr.: “It was a pleasure to meet with RFK Jr. this afternoon. Our meeting reaffirmed what I already knew: RFK Jr. Is the right man to make sure our food is safe, bring transparency to vaccines and health care, and Make America Healthy Again.” ON HIS MEETING WITH TODD BLANCHE: “I enjoyed meeting with President Trump’s pick to be the Deputy Attorney General, Todd Blanche. He is an accomplished lawyer who loves our Constitution. I have no doubt that he will work with Pam Bondi to restore justice to the DOJ.” Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-joins-colleagues-in-asking-college-football-playoff-committee-to-preserve-army-navy-traditions/ | Tuberville Joins Colleagues in Asking College Football Playoff Committee to Preserve Army-Navy Traditions | 2024-12-12 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), 54 congressional colleagues, and two-senators elect in sending a letter to the executive directors of the College Football Playoff and Bowl Season asking that they preserve the annual Army-Navy football game’s “time-honored tradition” of setting “aside the second Saturday in December in future seasons solely” for the patriotic sporting event. This year’s Army-Navy game will be the first time since 2009 that other games have been scheduled on the same day—excluding 2020, which was modified due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We write out of concern that the additional games detract from the focus on our Armed Forces that the nationally televised Army vs. Navy Game provided with a unique day set aside for it. Young Americans often cite the pregame events as igniting their interest in serving in uniform. The airtime of those pregame events are now in jeopardy with a preceding televised college football game. We feel there is no other block of time in television programming that rekindles our nation’s patriotism, unity, and confidence in the military and promotes a greater sense of appreciation than this incredible game day production,” wrote the members of Congress. Read the full letter below or here. “Dear Mr. Clark and Mr. Carparelli: The Army vs. Navy Football Game – affectionately known as “America’s Game” – has long been recognized as one of the greatest events in all of college sports. The game is so important that it continued to be played even during World War II. Citizens throughout the world look forward to the game’s telecast, which engages the interest of millions of Americans, including the hundreds of thousands of current and former military personnel who watch it. The game is always played in a sold out NFL venue and brings patriotism and pageantry to the fans in the stadium and to the people of the host city. To reflect the immeasurable esteem that this event has garnered for decades, it has been played for man… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-tuberville-to-kudlow-its-a-new-morning-in-america/ | ICYMI: Tuberville to Kudlow: “It’s a New Morning in America” | 2024-12-11 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined “Kudlow” on Fox Business Network to discuss President Trump ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange tomorrow and the Senate sinking Democrats’ radical nominee for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). He also emphasized the importance of getting much-needed economic assistance for farmers who are struggling in Joe Biden’s economy. Excerpts from Senator Tuberville’s interview can be found below, and his full interview can be watched on YouTube or Rumble. ON PRESIDENT TRUMP RINGING THE BELL AT THE NYSE TUBERVILLE: “Well, it’s a new morning in America, Larry. Looking forward to President Trump ringing that bell, and it’s already started. You know that, I know that. I’m getting calls all the time from small businesses back in my state of Alabama. They are so glad that these regulations and these taxes will be adjusted. I mean, this administration with all this climate hoax nonsense, they almost put people under and there’s still people trying to dig themselves out. But there’s hope at the end of the day, we see the light at the end of the tunnel. President Trump is gonna be a blessing. It’s Christmas, Larry, and new things are coming for the American people.” ON SENATE TANKING DEMOCRATS’ NLRB NOMINEE KUDLOW: “I know it is Christmas, a great time. […] Senator Tuberville, the other thing is Chuck Schumer tried to stack the National Labor Relations Board with this McFerran woman, but it turns out that Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema stopped it. Now that is a good thing, it seems to me, because [they wanted to do] that for the unions and to not have fair elections.” TUBERVILLE: “Well, it’s the end of the year, Larry, and the Democrats are trying to stuff their stockings with everything they can get—judges, people on different boards. We were able to block this one today and I’ll tell you how important this is. The National Labor Relations Board, basically, right now, is controlled by the Democrats. Had she have passed today, she would have… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-calls-out-joe-biden-for-voting-to-tax-social-security/ | Tuberville Calls Out Joe Biden for Voting to Tax Social Security | 2024-12-11 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | “The American people don’t have any confidence that they will see all of the money they’ve paid into Social Security over the years.” WASHINGTON – Today,U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke on the Senate floor about the broken Social Security system. He pointed out that many Americans won’t see some of the money they paid into Social Security. Sen. Tuberville also called out Joe Biden for voting to tax Social Security in 1983. Sen. Tuberville also celebrated the passing of the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act (SICAA), which he cosponsored. Read Sen. Tuberville’s remarks below or watch on YouTube or Rumble. “Madam President, A little while ago, my colleagues were successful in passing the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act by unanimous consent. I want to thank Paris Hilton for her great work on this legislation. You know, I applaud her for using her position of influence as a force for good. She has worked hard to make sure no child has to go through what she went through in her earlier life. American kids and young adults will decide the future of this country. I dedicated my life to mentoring young people because they are the most precious commodity that we have. If we get everything else right, but neglect our young people, our country has no future. You know, I’ve seen some of these residential treatment facilities with my own eyes and I know they need reform. Right now, there’s not enough oversight in some of these schools. Some states are trying to regulate them, but we need to do more on a national level. We don’t know where the federal money is going, or who is making money off looking after our kids. We don’t understand the regulations and whether they benefit children or not. This bill authorizes a study of these facilities and looks at them nationwide. It can cost about what it takes to go to Harvard for a kid to be in these institutions—[it’s] very expensive. But a lot of them look like something out of a Charles Dickens [novel]. There’s an old saying that sunlight is the best disinfec… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-tuberville-reaffirms-support-for-trump-cabinet-nominees-on-the-evening-edit/ | ICYMI: Tuberville Reaffirms Support for Trump Cabinet Nominees on “The Evening Edit” | 2024-12-10 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined “The Evening Edit” with Liz MacDonald on Fox Business to discuss the nomination of Kash Patel to be FBI Director and Linda McMahon to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. Senator Tuberville also responded to New York City Mayor Eric Adams expressing willingness to work with the incoming Trump administration. Read excerpts from the interview below or watch on YouTube or Rumble. ON NOMINATION OF KASH PATEL TO BE FBI DIRECTOR: MacDONALD: “Joining us now from Senate Armed Services is Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville. Senator, it’s great to see you again. What is your reaction when you hear that? I mean, the President is saying he wants the Justice Department, the FBI, to go after crime [which is] hurting Americans, not political rivals.” TUBERVILLE: “FAKE Bureau of Investigation, Liz. We’re going to have a new one. Christopher Wray will be gone. Kash Patel will be in. Pam Bondi is good friends with Kash Patel—they will work very well together. The American people are scared to death of the FBI. They’ve been weaponized. They’ve been going after people—not just President Trump, but all of his, a lot of his people—his friends, matter of fact—and pushing people to the limit. They have done things by going into homes at six in the morning, waking people up. It’s absolutely amazing what they’ve done and and they’re dead wrong about it, and Christopher Wray will be gone. He’ll actually get out himself. But we’ll have a new FBI director.” MacDONALD: “Yeah. You know, anecdotally, we spoke to millennial voters. Even millennial voters say they don’t feel comfortable with the Justice Department, just picking and choosing who they’re gonna go after politically.” ON MEETING WITH LINDA McMAHON: MacDONALD: “So, you met with Linda McMahon, the incoming nominee for the Education Department. Your reaction to that?” TUBERVILLE: “Very good. She’s well qualified. As you well know, I spent 35 years in the education business. Our education is in trouble… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/photo-release-tuberville-meets-with-fbi-and-cdc-nominees/ | PHOTO RELEASE: Tuberville Meets with FBI and CDC Nominees | 2024-12-10 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) met with Kash Patel, President Trump’s nominee to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Dr. Dave Weldon,President Trump’s nominee to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). During his meeting with Patel, they spoke about the importance of backing our nation’s law enforcement officers and continuing to support FBI facilities in Huntsville. During his meeting with Dr. Weldon, they spoke about what the CDC can do to create transparency and restore public trust with the American people. ON HIS MEETING WITH PATEL: “I just met with the next FBI Director, Kash Patel. He will support our law enforcement officers and get the FBI back to working for the people again.” ON HIS MEETING WITH DR. WELDON: “I enjoyed meeting with Dr. Dave Weldon, President Trump’s nominee for Director of the CDC. As a member of the Senate HELP Committee, I look forward to working with him as we Make America Healthy Again.” Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/photo-release-tuberville-meets-with-president-trumps-ed-nominee-linda-mcmahon/ | PHOTO RELEASE: Tuberville Meets with President Trump’s Ed Nominee Linda McMahon | 2024-12-10 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) met with Linda McMahon, President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the Department of Education (ED). During the meeting, they discussed the importance of school choice, getting men out of women’s sports, restoring sanity to Title IX, and boosting workforce education and technical schools. He looks forward to her swift confirmation. ON HIS MEETING WITH McMAHON: “I enjoyed meeting with Linda McMahon this afternoon. She is a strong advocate for school choice, and the right person to clean out the bureaucratic nightmare at the Department of Education.” Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-exposes-nih-cover-up-of-dangers-of-using-puberty-blockers-on-children/ | Tuberville Exposes NIH Cover-Up of Dangers of Using Puberty Blockers on Children | 2024-12-06 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in demanding answers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) after reports found that an NIH-funded researcher intentionally withheld scientific data from the American public showing puberty blockers do not improve the mental health of children with “gender dysphoria.” “The events in England serve as a warning about the dangers of researchers withholding their findings for political or ideological reasons,” wrote the senators. “To be clear, we oppose taxpayer funding going toward gender transition interventions for minors. While we recognize that this particular study is observational, we remain concerned that minors lack the ability to fully understand the lifelong outcomes of the interventions studied in this project and provide their consent. Further, taxpayers have the right to know the outcomes of the research they fund, particularly when the intervention studied has life-altering impacts.” U.S. Senators Tuberville and Cassidy were joined by U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), James Lankford (R-OK), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), and Mike Lee (R-UT) in signing the letter. Read the full letter below or here. “Director Bertagnolli: Last year, multiple Republican senators wrote to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) raising concerns about an NIH-funded observational study in which two children who identified as transgender or non-binary and were receiving hormone treatment died by suicide. This study, “The Impact of Early Medical Treatment in Transgender Youth,” has two arms: one observing a cohort of older youth receiving hormones (the “older cohort”) and the other observing a cohort of younger youth with an average age of 11 years old receiving puberty blockers (the “younger cohort”). While the study is ongoing, to date, researchers have published 29 papers related to this study, including one paper, the focus of our 2023 letters, that summarized the first two years of outcomes for the older cohort. None of these pape… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-joins-colleagues-in-honoring-5th-anniversary-of-nas-pensacola-terrorist-attack/ | Tuberville Joins Colleagues in Honoring 5th Anniversary of NAS Pensacola Terrorist Attack | 2024-12-06 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) in announcing their resolution remembering the lives lost in the terrorist attack at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola passed the Senate. On December 6, 2019, a Saudi military trainee killed three U.S. Navy sailors and wounded several others. “Ensign Joshua Kaleb Watson is a hero who showed incredible courage in the face of terrorism on Dec. 6, 2019,” said Senator Tuberville. “His bravery and quick action saved countless lives on a tragic day for our nation. Ensign Watson’s sacrifice showcases the very best of American patriotism, and Alabama is proud to call him one of ours. It’s an honor to help introduce this resolution every year to help keep his memory alive. Today, we remember him, and pray for his loved ones who still grieve his loss.” Senators Tuberville and Scott are joined by U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-AL), Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) in co-sponsoring the resolution. Read the full text of the resolution here. Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-exposes-harmful-chemicals-in-american-food-and-beverage-industry/ | Tuberville Exposes Harmful Chemicals in American Food and Beverage Industry | 2024-12-05 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | “I hope the FDA feels a responsibility to humans.” WASHINGTON – Today,U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) questioned Robert Califf, Commissioner of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Jim Jones, Deputy Commissioner of the Human Foods Program at the FDA during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing. Sen. Tuberville pressed the officials on the long-term effects of using Red Dyes in food and asked what the FDA is doing to ensure Americans are being both protected and informed of the repercussions of ingesting harmful chemicals. Sen. Tuberville called on the FDA to use its resources to restore trust in America’s food and beverage industry. Read Senator Tuberville’s remarks below or on YouTube or Rumble. TUBERVILLE: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thanks both [of you] for being here. We can obviously tell by all the young people in here and even my two boys at home, they really got into this past election because of food safety and health. Because most of our kids are a lot more into health and nutrition than we were growing up, and it’s really gotten out of control. So, I wanna ask you about Red [Dye] No. 3 and Red [Dye] No. 40, both of you. And get your comments on this—it’s not a conservative or a liberal standpoint. I think we all need to understand as a group about how we’ve gotten to this point. The FDA has a position that food coloring like [Red Dye No.] 40 are safe for a kid’s ingestion. Do both of you stand behind that Dr. Califf?” CALIFF: “I’m going to refer that to Mr. Jones.” JONES: “We have not evaluated Red [Dye No.] 40 in over a decade—over a decade ago.” TUBERVILLE: “Why? We have not?” JONES: “We have not. At FDA we have not evaluated the safety of Red [Dye No.] 40 in over a decade. So, over a decade [ago], that was the conclusion that FDA made.” CALIFF: “We are in the process of evaluating Red [Dye No.] 3. And you may want to comment on that.” TUBERVILLE: “Well, let me say this, Red [Dye No.] 3 has been known to cause cancer [when used in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-honors-claudia-wigglesworth-of-daleville-as-december-veteran-of-the-month/ | Tuberville Honors Claudia Wigglesworth of Daleville as December “Veteran of the Month” | 2024-12-05 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Claudia Wigglesworth of Daleville as the December “Veteran of the Month.” Excerpts from Senator Tuberville’s remarks can be found below, and his complete remarks can be found here. “We often think of the holiday season as a time for giving. For Lieutenant Colonel Claudia Wigglesworth of Daleville, she exhibits this spirit of generosity all year long.” “Claudia used her leadership skills in several different roles within the military, including as a company commander in the Gulf War, at the Pentagon, at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, and as Inspector General for Fort Jackson in South Carolina. She says that one of her most rewarding roles was serving as a Recruiting Battalion Commander following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Her parting legacy was helping ensure that America was equipped with the manpower to defend itself following that day. Claudia retired from the military in 2005 after 23 years of service. She and her husband Charlie—also an Army veteran—decided to move back home to Daleville.” “Claudia began giving of her time and talents to make her community a better place by organizing a food drive and environmental projects that still take place every year. She decided to run for City Council, before running and being elected as the Mayor of Daleville. Claudia’s leadership during her tenure as mayor proved instrumental in expanding Daleville’s Flight School Training Support Services, solidifying Daleville as the home of the largest helicopter simulation training center in the world. She also volunteers countless hours with numerous regional organizations that help those in need in the Wiregrass and across the state. Claudia is the District Chair for the Lions Club International Foundation, and is a Trustee for VFW Post 6020.” Senator Tuberville recognizes a different Alabama veteran each month for their service and contribution to their community. Constituents can nominate an Alabama … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/photo-release-tuberville-meets-with-president-trumps-ag-secretary-nominee-brooke-rollins/ | PHOTO RELEASE: Tuberville Meets with President Trump’s Ag Secretary Nominee Brooke Rollins | 2024-12-04 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) met with Brooke Rollins, President Trump’s nominee for the Secretary of Agriculture. During their meeting, they discussed strategies to protect American farmers and how to ensure rural communities get the help they need. ON HIS MEETING WITH BROOKE ROLLINS: “I had a great meeting with our next Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins. I look forward to working with her to make sure our farmers and producers get the help they need.” Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-we-need-a-military-that-is-100-focused-on-protecting-our-country-and-enhancing-national-security/ | Tuberville: “We need a military that is 100% focused on protecting our country and enhancing national security.” | 2024-12-04 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke on the Senate floor about the urgent need to pass the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). In the speech, Sen. Tuberville highlighted key conservative wins in the NDAA, including slashing funding for gender transition surgeries and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in the military. Sen. Tuberville emphasized the need for strong leadership in the Pentagon and expressed his continued support for President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth. Read Senator Tuberville’s remarks below or watch on YouTube or Rumble. “Madam President, I rise today to highlight some of the major victories that were included in the Senate version of the NDAA […] that passed out of the Senate Armed Services Committee almost six months ago. The Senate’s version of this year’s NDAA includes some excellent provisions, including a 4.5% pay raise for America’s military service members. This is a pay raise for the boots on the ground, not the top brass at the Pentagon. We secured powerful, new security initiatives in the Indo-Pacific. And provisions that advance our Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems technologies. Among the Senate’s NDAA victories, I also count my amendments which will help [re]focus the Pentagon on its stated mission of ‘deter war and ensure our nation’s security.’ One of these amendments includes slashing all funding for the woke ‘Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’ policies at the DOD. Another amendment prohibits the use of taxpayer dollars for any costs associated with funding gender transition surgeries. We need a military that is 100% focused on protecting our country and enhancing national security—not implementing a woke Biden agenda. The military is not a social experiment; it should be a lethal fighting force feared by our enemies and made up of our best and brightest in this country. This is why I applaud the work of the Senate Armed Service Committee and Ranking Member Wicker’s leadership for p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-tuberville-joins-kudlow-to-discuss-meeting-with-secdef-nominee/ | ICYMI: Tuberville Joins Kudlow to Discuss Meeting with SecDef Nominee | 2024-12-03 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Yesterday,U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined “Kudlow” on Fox Business Network to discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth to be the U.S. Secretary of Defense. Earlier that day, Senator Tuberville had met with Pete Hegseth to discuss his vision for the Pentagon. Senator Tuberville also discussed the nomination of Kash Patel to be the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Excerpts from Senator Tuberville’s interview can be found below and his full interview can be found on Rumble or YouTube. ON MEETING WITH MR. PETE HEGSETH: KUDLOW: “Alrighty. Senator Tommy Tuberville has just come from a meeting with Pete Hegseth on Capitol Hill just a few moments ago. Mr. Hegseth nominated to be Defense Secretary. Senator Tuberville, as always, sir, great to see you. So, give us your, you know, give us your capsule on Pete Hegseth. What do you think here? Right choice, wrong choice. How do you see it?” TUBERVILLE: “100% right choice, Larry. President Trump’s not—he’s not interested in business as usual because it’s gotten us in trouble. Pete is a patriot. He understands the military. [He’s served] twenty years, but he’s done other stuff too. He’s been in business. He’s well educated, well spoken. But what I like about him, Larry, is he’s a [younger] age. He’s going in, running our military, and we need somebody the age—close to the age of a lot of these warfighters that we have that they can relate [to]. This is a different military. This is a different time. This is a different era. And we need to build our military back because we have really degraded our military over the years because of the woke, the DEI, the critical race theory, all these things are being pushed at all of our warfighters, and they’re getting out right and left. We’ve got to build it back and Pete’s got to do it, Larry.” KUDLOW: “Yeah, 100%. You know, look, I read in the left-wing media you know, all these attempts to smear Pete Hegseth. And I also read in conservative media that there are polic… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-tuberville-op-ed-pete-hegseth-the-change-agent-america-needs-to-clean-up-the-dod/ | ICYMI: Tuberville Op-ed: Pete Hegseth, the Change Agent America Needs to Clean up the DOD | 2024-12-03 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | “With Secretary Pete Hegseth at the helm, our military will be strong again. It will be respected again. And it will be feared by our adversaries around the world.” WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) penned an op-ed on X supporting President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth. A highly decorated veteran, Hegseth has dedicated his life to serving the military, veterans, and our great country. In the piece, Sen. Tuberville exposes the woke “social experiment” that has weakened our military under President Biden and urges his Senate colleagues to swiftly confirm Trump’s nominee. Yesterday, Senator Tuberville met with Pete Hegseth to discuss his vision for the Pentagon. Read excerpts from the piece below or here. “Many Americans believe Washington, D.C. is broken. And I’m right there with them. Since coming to the Senate in 2021, I’ve seen our government working largely to benefit only a small group of people—bureaucrats, career politicians, special interests, and the elites of society. Thankfully, on November 5th, nearly 77 million Americans joined me in taking a stand to say enough is enough. The American people gave President Trump a mandate to get Washington working for the people again. We chose President Trump because he isn’t interested in the same old, same old in this town. No more business as usual. President Trump is already shaking things up in Washington. By nominating Pete Hegseth as the next Secretary of Defense, President Trump answered the call of the American people by nominating someone who is not beholden to the Military Industrial Complex. Pete Hegseth will be a leader for everyone serving in the military—not just the military elites. We don’t need another Admiral, General, or “person of high command” interested in appeasing the elites. We need a drill sergeant, someone who’s been in the trenches. That man is Pete Hegseth, and he is just the change agent America needs to clean up the DOD. Over the last four years, we have seen the Biden-Harris admi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/photo-release-tuberville-meets-with-congressman-doug-collins/ | PHOTO RELEASE: Tuberville Meets with Congressman Doug Collins | 2024-12-03 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) met with former Congressman Doug Collins, President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA). During the meeting, they talked about streamlining and cutting regulations in the VA to ensure every veteran gets the best care possible. ON HIS MEETING WITH REP. DOUG COLLINS: “Congressman Doug Collins is a proven leader and veteran who has constantly advocated for our service members throughout his career. We met to discuss my priorities for the VA, including access to timely and quality care, reducing veteran suicide, and removing DEI and anti-life policies from the agency.” Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/photo-release-tuberville-meets-with-trump-cabinet-nominees/ | PHOTO RELEASE: Tuberville Meets with Trump Cabinet Nominees | 2024-12-02 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) met with Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21), President Trump’s nominee to be Ambassador to the United Nations, and Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of Defense. In both meetings, Sen. Tuberville discussed President’ Trump’s America First agenda and policy priorities for the upcoming administration. ON HIS MEETING WITH REP. ELISE STEFANIK: “Enjoyed meeting with Rep. Elise Stefanik this afternoon to discuss how we can get back to peace through strength. She will do a great job advocating for Americans and their tax dollars at the U.N.” ON HIS MEETING WITH MR. PETE HEGSETH: “Pete Hegseth will be a great Secretary of Defense. He is a decorated veteran and a true patriot. As I told him, we don’t need a General Officer, Admiral, or a ‘person of high command.’ We need a Drill Sergeant in the military. We need somebody to straighten the military out – to get the woke, DEI affiliation out. I know he is the right choice to bring change and renewed focus to the Pentagon.” Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-wicker-risch-call-for-elimination-of-hamas/ | Tuberville, Wicker, Risch Call for Elimination of Hamas | 2024-11-08 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Jim Risch (R-ID) and 11 colleagues in sending a letter to multiple Biden federal agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of State, regarding the elimination of Hamas. The Senators request that the agencies: Immediately freeze the assets of Hamas officials living in Qatar. Extradite several senior Hamas officials currently residing in Qatar and elsewhere, including Khaled Meshal whom the Department of Justice has already indicted, and Khalil Al-Hayya. Ask Qatar to end its hospitality of Hamas’ senior leadership, as Hamas has exploited its safe haven in Qatar to confer with Iranian officials and reject reasonable negotiations in international media. “The defeat of Hamas is within reach, and ending the safe haven that its leadership enjoys abroad is vital to defeating it,” the senators wrote. “We urge you to act expediently so that this Iranian-backed terrorist organization is finally held responsible for the horrific terrorist massacre of October 7, 2023, and the war that it deliberately unleashed across the region.” Following President Trump’s reelection this week, Qatar announced that Hamas was no longer welcome. Pressure from Senate Republicans and the re-election for Donald Trump is already paying dividends and making the world safer. Joining Senators Tuberville, Risch, and Wicker are U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-NC), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Tim Scott (R-SC), and Dan Sullivan (R-AK). Read the full letter bellow or here. Dear Secretary Blinken and Attorney General Garland, The Israel Defense Forces’ killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar presents a critical opportunity for the United States to compel Hamas’ surrender. This would end the war that Hamas started with its brutal terrorist massacre on October 7, 2023, in which it killed nearly 1200 people, including 46 American… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:02:12Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-honors-patrick-jump-of-robertsdale-as-november-veteran-of-the-month/ | Tuberville Honors Patrick Jump of Robertsdale as November “Veteran of the Month” | 2024-11-04 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today,U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring USMC Corporal Patrick Jump of Robertsdale as the November “Veteran of the Month.” Excerpts from Senator Tuberville’s remarks can be found below, and his complete remarks can be found here. “The son of a Vietnam veteran, Patrick knew what he was getting into when he signed up for the military. He remembers watching the Twin Towers fall while sitting in government class on September 11, 2001. But Patrick’s desire to serve was unmoved.” “When the COVID pandemic hit, he realized how great the need was to help veterans struggling with mental health. What began as a weekly virtual check-in with fellow soldiers, started a fulltime mission to help fellow veterans and their families. Patrick purchased a RV, traveling across 43 states before deciding to settle down in Baldwin County. Although not originally from Alabama, when Patrick discovered the region’s patriotic spirit, he decided it was the perfect place to call home. He founded the Warrior Legacy Ranch to provide support to veterans struggling with their mental health. He has been a leader in fighting to prevent veteran suicides and expanding the sense of community for veterans—specifically those who served post 9/11. Patrick’s efforts have not only helped veterans in Alabama but all across the nation. Alabama is grateful to have him on the frontlines serving those who have honorably served us.” Senator Tuberville recognizes a different Alabama veteran each month for their service and contribution to their community. Constituents can nominate an Alabama veteran and submit their information to Senator Tuberville’s office for consideration by emailing press_office@tuberville.senate.gov. Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:02:12Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-daylight-saving-time-should-be-a-thing-of-the-past/ | Tuberville: “Daylight Saving Time should be a thing of the past.” | 2024-11-03 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – As Alabamians changed their clocks today, U.S. Senator Tuberville (R-AL) continued his push for Congress to pass the bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act to make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent and end the outdated practice of adjusting our clocks twice a year. Senator Tuberville released a video today emphasizing the need to move forward with this legislation and advocating for the many health benefits of “locking the clock.” “Alabamians have made it clear that springing forward and falling back should be a thing of the past,” said Senator Tuberville. “Centuries ago, a time change might have made sense, but it doesn’t today. An additional hour of sunshine in the evenings during cold winter months would be welcome news for folks on their way to work and kids on their way home from school. It just makes sense to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, and I will keep fighting to get it across the goal line.” Senator Tuberville has helped introduce the Sunshine Protection Act in both Congresses since taking office at the urging of countless Alabamians who are tired of changing their clocks twice a year. The U.S. Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act on March 15, 2022, by unanimous consent, but then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi did not bring it up for a vote in the House of Representatives before the 117th Congress ended, requiring it to be reintroduced again in the 118th Congress. The Alabama Legislature passed a bill to permanently implement DST year-round in 2021, but legislation must first be passed at the federal level in order for the state law to take effect. Watch the full video here. WATCH: Tuberville: Let’s Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent Tuberville Urges Congress to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent Tuberville: Daylight Saving Time Bill Passes Senate Tuberville Pushes to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:02:12Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-lee-marshall-slam-dhs-for-tuberculosis-surge-in-u-s-as-a-result-of-open-southern-border/ | Tuberville, Lee, Marshall, Slam DHS for Tuberculosis Surge in U.S. as a Result of Open Southern Border | 2024-11-01 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | “There are many laws on the books to combat illegal immigration and its harmful effects, and it is past time for this administration to use them.” WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) in demanding answers from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as to how the department plans to address the surge in tuberculosis (TB) from illegal aliens being released into the U.S. In a letter to Secretary Mayorkas, the senators admonished his management of the worst border crisis in U.S. history, which has put the lives and property of Americans at risk of harm. They also demand answers, by November 13, 2024, on whether the department is releasing aliens with TB, and what measures are being taken to prevent TB from spreading. “For the past 4 years, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have willfully opened our borders, allowing millions of criminals, murderers, drug dealers, and terrorists to flood into our country unchecked,” said Senator Tuberville. “As a result, innocent Americans like Laken Riley and Jocelyn Nungaray have been brutally murdered by illegal aliens. But it doesn’t stop there – there have been no health screenings of these populations. Since the creation of the administration’s illegal parole programs, we have seen a 16% rise in Tuberculosis cases between 2022 and 2023 alone. How many more Americans have to needlessly lose their lives before the Biden-Harris administration will take the open border seriously? I join my Republican colleagues in calling on Secretary Mayorkas, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris to secure the border and save American lives.” Full text of the letter can be found here and below. October 30th, 2024 The Honorable Alejandro Mayorkas Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security Washington, D.C. 20528 Secretary Mayorkas, Your mismanagement of the border continues to jeopardize the health and safety of American citizens. Due to your negligence and refusal to enforce our curre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:02:12Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-continues-push-to-make-daylight-saving-time-permanent-2/ | Tuberville Continues Push to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent | 2024-10-30 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – As Alabamians prepare to change their clocks this weekend, Senator Tuberville is continuing to advocate for the passage of the bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act to make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent and end the outdated practice of adjusting our clocks twice a year. “Alabamians have made it clear that springing forward and falling back should be a thing of the past,” said Senator Tuberville. “Centuries ago, a time change might have made sense, but it doesn’t today. An additional hour of sunshine in the evenings during cold winter months would be welcome news for folks on their way to work and kids on their way home from school. It just makes sense to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, and I will keep fighting to get it across the goal line.” Senator Tuberville has helped introduce the Sunshine Protection Act in both Congresses since taking office at the urging of countless Alabamians who are tired of changing their clocks twice a year. The U.S. Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act on March 15, 2022, by unanimous consent, but then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi did not bring it up for a vote in the House of Representatives before the 117th Congress ended, requiring it to be reintroduced again in the 118th Congress. The Alabama Legislature passed a bill to permanently implement DST year-round in 2021, but legislation must first be passed at the federal level in order for the state law to take effect. WATCH: Tuberville: Let’s Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent Tuberville Urges Congress to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent Tuberville: Daylight Saving Time Bill Passes Senate Tuberville Pushes to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:55:29Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-tuberville-in-the-daily-caller-the-dangerous-biden-harris-plan-to-leave-our-veterans-behind/ | ICYMI: Tuberville in the Daily Caller: The Dangerous Biden-Harris Plan to Leave Our Veterans Behind | 2024-10-29 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | “As one VA provider pointed out, this delay in critical healthcare could put us on the path to a ‘mass casualty event.’” WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) penned an op-ed in the Daily Caller about how the Biden-Harris administration is limiting community care access for veterans. Community care is essential to veterans across the country, specifically those in rural areas. In the piece, Senator Tuberville calls for slashing the bureaucratic red tape keeping veterans from receiving the pivotal care they deserve and emphasizes the need to change course before it is too late. Read excerpts from the piece below or here. “Over the last four years, the Biden-Harris administration has made it clear its priorities lie anywhere but with America’s military service members. It was apparent in the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal that left 13 service members dead. It was obvious when the Department of Defense forced extreme DEI requirements on our troops and discharged service members who had legitimate concerns about taking the COVID-19 vaccine. We hear it time and again with the White House’s rhetoric that now has us teetering on the brink of another World War — an event which would drag our sons and daughters into more foreign wars on behalf of interests that are not our own. Which is why it comes as no surprise that the Biden-Harris administration is severely limiting veterans’ access to timely care. Access to community care is an essential health care option that can meet the various needs and circumstances for our veterans — especially those living in rural areas. The Community Care Network allows veterans to seek care from a provider who may be closer to the veteran in proximity than the nearest Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facility, or who may have a shorter wait time than a comparable provider in the VA. It’s something that the brave men and women who have served our country need more access to, not less.” Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:55:29Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/photo-release-tuberville-speaks-at-powersouth-luncheon-in-south-alabama/ | PHOTO RELEASE: Tuberville Speaks at PowerSouth Luncheon in South Alabama | 2024-10-25 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | ANDALUSIA – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke at the PowerSouth Energy Cooperative Employee Luncheon in Andalusia, Alabama. Senator Tuberville discussed his work on rural development, access to rural broadband, and the importance of restoring American energy independence as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee for Rural Development and Energy within the Senate Agriculture Committee. PowerSouth generates and transmits wholesale power to 16 electric co-ops and four municipal electric systems in South Alabama—serving over 480,000 customers. Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:55:29Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-tuberville-reacts-to-kamala-harris-failure-to-answer-for-failed-border-policies/ | ICYMI: Tuberville Reacts to Kamala Harris’ Failure to Answer for Failed Border Policies | 2024-10-18 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | “The only thing that we learned was how obsessed—absolutely obsessed—she was with Donald Trump” WASHINGTON – Yesterday,U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined Larry Kudlow on Fox Business Network to discuss Kamala Harris’ failure to answer for her failed immigration policies during Wednesday night’s interview with Bret Baier. Excerpts from Senator Tuberville’s interview can be found below, and his full interview can be found on YouTube or Rumble. KUDLOW: “For more from the great Bret Baier interview, we have Senator Tommy Tuberville of the great State of Alabama. Senator Tuberville, as always sir, welcome. I just wanna—we’re going to play a couple quick clips for you, but I assume you saw it or saw part of this interview. One of the most disturbing parts I think to me is she lost her cool. There is a temperament thing that you always look for in presidential candidates no matter how hot it may be in the kitchen, you’re supposed to keep your cool. And I think she lost her cool. I think she blew up basically at Bret Baier last night. I don’t know if you see it the same way or—you’ve been around these things for a long time—or do you have a different take?” TUBERVILLE: “No, I totally agree with you, Larry. She came across last night like a ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,’ and the only thing that we learned was how obsessed—absolutely obsessed—she was with Donald Trump. There were no policies. I listened to everything she said about immigration, and I’ve been going through all this for four years in the Senate and listened to all these lies—things [they have] supposedly done. There wasn’t one true thing she said about immigration, and I think she’s just totally out of touch. She tries to listen to everybody on her side about ‘Hey listen, try to switch everything back to Donald Trump. Don’t say anything. Blame him, play the blame game.’ Again, it’s not going to work.” KUDLOW: “Yeah, here comes a clip. This is early in the interview—regarding the number of migrants released into the U.S. Roll some tape. Take a listen pl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:55:29Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/photo-release-tuberville-leads-forestry-tour-across-south-alabama/ | PHOTO RELEASE: Tuberville Leads Forestry Tour Across South Alabama | 2024-10-17 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) led a forestry tour across Alabama this week in partnership with the Alabama Forestry Association and the Alabama Forestry Commission. Along the way, Sen. Tuberville saw many aspects of the forestry industry and forest products supply chain. He heard about how rising inflation is hurting businesses. “This week, we’ve been traveling the state where we have over 23 million acres of forestland,” said Senator Tuberville. “Along the way, we heard about sky-high costs of energy and gas, crippling EPA regulations, and unfair trade deals that are hurting Alabama businesses. Our foresters and Ag producers are some of the best conservationists we have, yet Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are trying to regulate them out of business. Under the Biden-Harris administration, it is more difficult for some of our foresters to thrive and contribute to Alabama’s economy. We need to lower inflation, get red tape out of the way, and enter trade deals that put American and Alabama businesses first.” The Senator visited a logging site in Monroe County, forest land in Fulton County, Harrigan Lumber Company in Monroeville, Westervelt Lumber in Thomasville, SmartLam North America in Dothan, and Peak Renewables Bioenergy in Dothan. He discussed various forest land management practices, such as prescribed burning and thinning, soil types, proper harvesting practices, and various pests and diseases, which impact timber and the forestry sector. Overall themes of the trip included overregulation by the federal government, the need for land stewardship and voluntary conservation practices, and how various rising input costs are hurting foresters’ and producers’ bottom lines. BACKGROUND: As a member of the Senate Agriculture committee, Sen. Tuberville is committed to cutting red tape to enable the forest products industry to continue to prosper and boost Alabama’s rural communities. Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Servic… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:55:29Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-tuberville-joins-fox-business-to-discuss-biden-harris-administrations-slow-fema-response/ | ICYMI: Tuberville Joins Fox Business to Discuss Biden-Harris Administration’s Slow FEMA Response | 2024-10-08 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | “FEMA is worried more about diversity, equity, inclusion, and climate change than they are helping the people of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.” WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined “Kudlow” on Fox Business Network with guest host David Asman to discuss the Biden-Harris administration’s slow FEMA response to victims of Hurricane Helene, amid reports of money being allocated to house illegal immigrants and Vice President Harris touting the administration’s move to send another $157 million to Lebanon. Excerpts from Senator Tuberville’s interview can be found below, and his full remarks can be found on YouTube or Rumble. ON MAYORKAS CLAIMING FEMA IS OUT OF MONEY ASMAN: “Senator, thanks so much for being here. Appreciate it. You know, there’s a big question about whether the administration is contradicting itself now based on what they’ve said before about 1.) whether FEMA has enough money to deal with all these crises, these emergencies, and 2.) whether or not they waylaid a lot of that money for spending on migrants.” “So, it was pretty frank. He said, ‘We don’t have the funds to make it through the season.’ Now the question is, why? Senator, on the one hand, they’re saying this. On the other hand, they say exactly the opposite. I leave it to you now to try to figure out what’s going on here.” TUBERVILLE: “Well, our country is in a mess and we are in a mess. And this administration, David, has no clue what they’re doing. I’ve been in the Senate now for going on four years, and it’s been like this the entire time. Now, when it comes to spending money, they know how to do that, but they don’t know how to prepare for anything. Let’s go back to North Carolina. First of all, it’s not about money at North Carolina in the first few days. It’s about security. People on the ground like the military, helping find people that are stranded, opening up roads, doing the things to get communication into the area in North Carolina. They heard zero from FEMA for five or six days. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:55:29Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-continues-push-against-woke-emissions-rule-from-biden-harris-department-of-transportation/ | Tuberville Continues Push Against Woke Emissions Rule from Biden-Harris Department of Transportation | 2024-10-08 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | Rule places one-size-fits-all requirements on cities and states WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) in a bicameral amicus brief requesting the Appeals Court uphold the U.S. District Court decision that ruled the Biden-Harris administration’s final rule as illegal. The dysfunctional rule would impose one-size-fits-all requirements on how state departments of transportations (DOT) and cities report and measure greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on the highway system. This rule requires cities and state DOTs to set declining targets for GHG emissions, which is a huge burden for rural states, like Alabama. However, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) appealed the decision, and it remains under further consideration. “Congress considered, and ultimately rejected, providing [FHWA] with the authority to issue a GHG performance measure regulation, but [FHWA] contorted ancillary existing authorities to impose one anyway,” the members argued. “In doing so, [FHWA] impermissibly usurped the Legislative Branch’s authority and promulgated the GHG performance measure without statutory authority delegated by Congress. “Put simply, when [FHWA] established a GHG performance measure regulation, it exceeded the powers Congress authorized. And it did so both at the expense of separation of powers and in violation of the Administrative Procedures Act,” continued the members. The brief argues Congress debated and rejected granting FHWA the authority to issue GHG performance measure rules and the FHWA then intentionally misconstrued Congressional intent to justify its improper exercise of authority. It also argues the rulemaking is not consistent with recent Supreme Court decisions paring back Executive Branch overreach, and FHWA is bypassing principles of federalism to further its own policy agenda. Joining U.S. Senators Tuberville and Cramer are U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), John Boozman (R-AR), Mike Braun (R-IN), Katie Britt (R-AL), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ted Cr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:55:29Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-honors-john-vick-of-andalusia-as-october-veteran-of-the-month/ | Tuberville Honors John Vick of Andalusia as October “Veteran of the Month” | 2024-10-07 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring U.S. Navy Lieutenant John Vick of Andalusia as the October “Veteran of the Month.” John is the founder of the Covington Veterans Foundation, which pays tribute to veterans in Covington County. Excerpts from Senator Tuberville’s remarks can be found below, and his complete remarks can be found here. “When you ask John Vick of Andalusia where his desire to serve in the military began, he traces it back to when he was just seven years old. Growing up near a depot in the small town of Red Level, John recalls watching the train bring in flag-draped caskets of American soldiers killed in war. He was touched by the patriotism of his local community to honor each of these soldiers who’d made the ultimate sacrifice. This experience not only created a desire to serve in the military, but to ensure that the sacrifices of America’s heroes are never forgotten.” “After graduating from Andalusia High School, John received a full Navy ROTC scholarship, which he used to attend Auburn University. There, he earned a degree in mechanical engineering in 1962, and was commissioned into the Navy that same year. John rose through the ranks to become a Navy Lieutenant before returning home to Covington County in 1966.” “In 2019, John founded the Covington Veterans Foundation where he continues this spirit of patriotism that was instilled in him as a child. Thanks to John’s efforts, CVF has been able to display more than 600 veteran banners throughout the City of Andalusia. He has also served for a number of years as chairman of the board of Southern National Corporation and has served on the board of CCB Community Bank for more than 45 years. Additionally, John is an active member of the Andalusia Lions Club and First Methodist Church of Andalusia. He represents the ideals of service and patriotism that Alabamians hold so dear.” Senator Tuberville recognizes a different Alabama veteran each month for their service and contribution to their community. Constit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:55:29Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-honors-october-7-victims-affirms-steadfast-support-for-israel/ | Tuberville Honors October 7 Victims, Affirms Steadfast Support for Israel | 2024-10-07 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined his colleagues in introducing a resolution condemning the brutal attack on Israel that occurred on October 7, 2023. The resolution reiterates the United States’ commitment to “ensure the forever survival of Israel; destroy the ability of Hamas to reconstitute any leadership role in the region; and safely release and return all United States hostages.” A year ago today, Iran-backed Hamas terrorists launched a heinous attack on Israel, killing approximately 1,200 individuals and taking 251 hostages, in addition to launching thousands of rockets toward Israel. One year later, 97 hostages still remain unaccounted for, including seven Americans. “One year ago, terrorists attacked, kidnapped, and brutally murdered innocent people in Israel, including Americans,” said Senator Tuberville. “When the United States is strong, the world is a safer place. Under President Trump, we had historic peace in the Middle East and no new foreign wars. Now, under Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, one of our closest allies is being attacked on all sides and we are on the brink of World War III. The United States must continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with Israel as they defend themselves in the face of unspeakable evil from these terrorists.” Joining Sen. Tuberville are U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), John Boozman (R-AR), Mike Braun (R-IN), Katie Britt (R-AL), Ted Budd (R-NC), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Susan Collins (R-ME), John Cornyn (R-TX), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Steve Daines (R-MT), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Josh Hawley (R-MO), John Hoeven (R-ND), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Ron Johnson (R-WI), John Kennedy (R-LA), James Lankford (R-OK), Mike Lee (R-UT), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Rand… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:55:29Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/u-s-senators-katie-britt-tommy-tuberville-bill-hagerty-hold-doj-accountable-for-failure-to-prosecute-wrongful-voter-registration-by-illegal-border-crossers/ | U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Tommy Tuberville, Bill Hagerty Hold DOJ Accountable for Failure to Prosecute Wrongful Voter Registration by Illegal Border Crossers | 2024-10-04 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C., October 4, 2024 – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) with several colleagues called out U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland for the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) failure to prevent noncitizens from registering to vote in America’s federal elections, as well as DOJ’s refusal to prosecute those who have done so. “We are deeply concerned by reports of non-citizens registering to vote and voting in federal elections,” the Members of Congress wrote. “As of today, there has been no response from you or your Department regarding the inquiry on July 12, 2024, seeking information on efforts undertaken by your Department to enforce laws prohibiting non-citizen voting. Given the 2024 Presidential Election is in less than 34 days, your Department’s inaction and refusal to provide any information regarding its efforts to promote public trust and confidence in our elections is especially alarming.” “Clearly, there is a non-negligible amount of voter participation by non-citizens in federal elections, which is not only a serious threat to the integrity of our elections and the democratic process they represent, but also has the potential to reduce Americans’ trust and confidence in election results,” the Members of Congress continued. The members of Congress requested answers from the DOJ in July, but the Attorney General has yet to respond. As such, the Members of Congress once again requested the following information, and they are calling for answers by October 16, 2024: 1. Please provide the number of aliens who have been charged, tried, or convicted under 18 U.S.C. § 611 since January 20, 2021, including the status of each case. 2. Please provide the number of aliens who been charged, tried, or convicted under 52 U.S.C. § 20511 since January 20, 2021, including the status of each case. 3. Please provide the number of aliens who have been prosecuted under 18 U.S.C. § 911 since 2021, including the status of each case. 4. Please provide the numb… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:55:29Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-britt-announce-ncaa-championship-events-return-to-birmingham-in-march-2028/ | Tuberville, Britt Announce NCAA Championship Events Return to Birmingham in March 2028 | 2024-10-03 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Katie Britt (R-AL) announced that the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) first and second rounds of March Madness men’s and women’s basketball games will return to Birmingham on March 17-19, 2028. This announcement follows the letter Senators Tuberville and Britt sent to NCAA President Charlie Baker advocating for future events to be held in Alabama. “The State of Alabama has a long legacy of supporting intercollegiate athletics. Birmingham has the facilities, businesses, and infrastructure to make this a successful tournament. Our state is no stranger to the spotlight of big games and I’m confident fans from across the country will enjoy their time in Birmingham,” said Senator Tuberville. “This is a slam dunk for Birmingham. I am thrilled the first two rounds of March Madness in 2028 will be held in our great state,” said Senator Britt. “I was proud to join Senator Tuberville and local officials in advocating for the NCAA to pick the Magic City. I look forward to the tournament, and wouldn’t be surprised if more than one of Alabama’s incredible teams end up kicking off their road to the Final Four in our home state.” BACKGROUND: From 1982 through 2008, Birmingham was a stop on the road to the Final Four 11 times, 10 for men’s basketball and once for women’s basketball. After a nearly 15-year hiatus, Birmingham hosted the first and second-round games of March Madness in 2023. It was a huge success with every game being sold out and both Auburn and Alabama playing in the tournament. The city also hosted the 2022 World Games. The City of Birmingham recently completed a $125 million renovation of the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center. Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. Senator Katie Britt represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Appropriations, Banking, and Rules and Admin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:55:29Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-issues-statement-on-infrastructure-challenges-along-alabamas-waterways/ | Tuberville Issues Statement on Infrastructure Challenges along Alabama’s Waterways | 2024-10-03 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) today released a statement regarding infrastructure challenges along Alabama’s waterways. “I’m glad to see the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was able to get the Holt Lock back up and running. However, the Holt Lock is one of three failed locks this year alone on the Tenn-Tom waterway in Alabama. We’re unrealistically expecting our infrastructure along waterways to continue operating, many past their intended lifespan, without making significant investments in their condition. This threatens to disrupt our supply chain and hurts businesses up and down the rivers who depend upon navigable waterways. Three years ago, Kamala Harris and Joe Biden forced taxpayers to foot the bill for the $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal. Unfortunately, less than 20% of the money has been spent – and Alabama businesses and communities are bearing the brunt. Instead of continuing to send billions of taxpayer dollars to Ukraine, Kamala Harris and Joe Biden should focus on making sure basic American infrastructure needs are being met.” -Senator Tommy Tuberville Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:55:29Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-to-newsmax-the-old-ball-coach-got-ran-out-of-the-stadium/ | Tuberville to Newsmax: “The old ball coach got ran out of the stadium” | 2024-10-03 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Last night, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined Rob Schmitt on Newsmax to discuss Democrat Vice Presidential Candidate Tim Walz’s failure to defend the failed border policies of the Biden-Harris administration in Tuesday night’s debate. Senator Tuberville also weighed in on the continued weaponization of the Biden-Harris Department of Justice toward President Donald Trump. Excerpts from Senator Tuberville’s remarks can be found below, and his full remarks can be viewed on YouTube or Rumble. SCHMITT: “Senator Tommy Tuberville, who’s joining us now. Sir, good to have you on. I hope you heard some of the conversation we had. As I count it, there was not supposed to be any fact checks last night. There were two fact checks. Of course, they only went against the Republican, and they both were wrong, which is the best part.” TUBERVILLE: “Yeah, well the old ball coach got ran out of the stadium last night. He was like the junior varsity team. What a mess that was. I tell you, I actually enjoyed the debate because there was some policy talk. President Trump’s last two, they wouldn’t let him talk policy because the other two—Kamala Harris and President Biden—couldn’t put two words together. There was no policy. But at least there was a little policy talk last night, and JD Vance, I knew going in—I’ve known JD now for a year and a half, and I’ve heard him speak on the floor. We’ve debated together. He’s good, he’s sharp, and he’s fact-based…” […] “This was the hour of fame for Tim Walz, and he probably won’t get another hour of fame after this election because he got schooled last night.” SCHMITT: “I agree with you there completely. I want to change the subject here completely. I want to talk about Special Prosecutor Jack Smith, who’s gone full Democrat operative dumping out an October surprise the day after Tim Walz loses the debate, which just gives the media the perfect excuse to stop talking about the debate because they don’t want to talk about that, and showing a tactic to get around the imm… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:55:29Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-graham-celebrate-religious-education-week/ | Tuberville, Graham Celebrate “Religious Education Week” | 2024-10-01 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) in cosponsoring a resolution designating October 6-12, 2024 as “Religious Education Week” to emphasize the importance of religious education and celebrate the schools and organizations engaged in religious education. “Education is the key that unlocks opportunity,” said Senator Tuberville. “Every child in America ought to have the option of going to a religious school. There’s a myth out there that our Founders wanted to keep God out of the public square. That just isn’t true. This country was built on love of God, love of country, and love of family.” Joining U.S. Senators Tuberville and Graham are U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Mike Braun (R-IN), Katie Britt (R-AL), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), John Cornyn (R-TX), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Steve Daines (R-MT), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), John Kennedy (R-LA), James Lankford (R-OK), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Jim Risch (R-ID), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Rick Scott (R-FL), Tim Scott (R-SC), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Todd Young (R-IN) in cosponsoring the resolution. Read the full letter text of the resolution here. Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:55:29Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-hagerty-call-out-biden-administration-for-failing-to-stand-up-for-american-businesses/ | Tuberville, Hagerty Call Out Biden Administration for Failing to Stand Up for American Businesses | 2024-10-01 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) in signing a bicameral letter urging Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and senior Biden-Harris administration officials to stand up for U.S. economic interests by addressing regulatory encroachment from the European Union. “The CSDDD’s extraterritorial scope amounts to a serious breach of U.S. sovereignty and a direct threat to the global competitiveness of American companies. Given this, the Biden-Harris Administration must meaningfully respond. Although you acknowledged the issue in your testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, there has been little evidence that the Administration has an effective strategy for engaging with European officials on the issue. To date, no other senior officials in the Biden-Harris Administration have expressed opposition to CSDDD despite the threat it poses to U.S. interests,” wrote Senator Tuberville and his colleagues. Joining U.S. Senators Tuberville and Hagerty are U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), John Boozman (R-AR), Mike Braun (R-IN), Katie Britt (R-AL), Ted Budd (R-NC), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Steve Daines (R-MT), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Mike Lee (R-UT), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Jim Risch (R-ID), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Tim Scott (R-SC), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Thom Tillis (R-NC), John Thune (R-SD), and Roger Wicker (R-MS) in signing the letter. U.S. Representative Andy Barr (R-KY-06) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. He is joined by Representatives Jodey Arrington (R-TX-19), Dan Bishop (R-NC-08), Buddy Carter (R-GA-01), James Comer (R-KY-01), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-02), John Curtis (R-UT-03), Byron Donalds (R-FL-19), Jeff Duncan (R-SC-03), Tom Emmer (R-MN-06), Drew Ferguson (R-GA-03), Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI-05), Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN-03), Mike Flood (R-NE-01), Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-02), Morgan Griffith … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:55:29Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/photo-release-tuberville-speaks-to-huntsville-chamber-of-commerce/ | PHOTO RELEASE: Tuberville Speaks to Huntsville Chamber of Commerce | 2024-09-30 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | HUNTSVILLE – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke to the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce. His remarks focused on the importance of continuing to invest in defense, securing the border, and making sure the federal government is accountable to the taxpayers. Senator Tuberville also stopped by Redstone Arsenal for meetings at Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) and Missile and Space Intelligence Center (MSIC). Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/photo-release-tuberville-speaks-to-alabama-bankers-association-in-birmingham/ | PHOTO RELEASE: Tuberville Speaks to Alabama Bankers Association in Birmingham | 2024-09-28 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | BIRMINGHAM – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke to the Alabama Bankers Association in Birmingham. His remarks focused on the importance of supporting community banks, providing capital to small businesses and family farms, and creating jobs in Alabama. Sen. Tuberville also introduced Federal Reserve Governor Miki Bowman who has been an outspoken warrior for common-sense regulatory policy during her five years on the Federal Reserve board. Governor Bowman participated in a fireside chat with Alabama Bankers Association President and CEO Scott Latham about ways to support community banks. Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-britt-congratulate-sumpter-smith-on-being-selected-as-finalist-for-the-kc-46a-main-operating-base/ | Tuberville, Britt Congratulate Sumpter Smith on Being Selected as Finalist for the KC-46A Main Operating Base | 2024-09-27 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today,U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Katie Britt (R-AL) announced that Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base is selected as a finalist to be the home of the KC-46A Tanker. “Alabama continues to be a leader in cutting-edge military equipment and technology,” said Senator Tuberville. “Sumpter Smith, home of the 117th Air Refueling Wing, is dedicated to providing air refueling and airlift support across Alabama and our nation. I am proud that Alabama is such a pro-military state and hope to see Sumpter selected for this designation next year.” “I am proud Birmingham’s Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base has been selected as a finalist for this important basing decision. Alabama is the arsenal of the world, and because of that we have incredible communities, synergies, and personnel ready, willing, and able to support this potential investment by the Air Force,” said Senator Britt. “Sumpter Smith is already well-suited to handle the recapitalization of KC-46A due to existing infrastructure that will save the Air Force money and only require a nominal investment. The close proximity to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is also beneficial as the runway allows the 117th Air Refueling Wing to launch with full fuel capacity. This is critical given growing threats around the globe. I firmly believe Sumpter Smith is the best possible choice, and we will continue to encourage the Air Force to choose Alabama.” Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tubervilles-poison-control-centers-reauthorization-act-of-2024-signed-into-law/ | Tuberville’s Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024 Signed into Law | 2024-09-27 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s (R-AL) bipartisan Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024 was signed into law. Sen. Tuberville’s legislation reauthorizes the Poison Control Centers (PCC) Network program through 2029, providing lifesaving care to millions of families. “Poison Centers across the country play a critical role in keeping our families and kids safe,” said Senator Tuberville. “I’m particularly proud of Alabama’s Poison Center at Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham. In addition to providing life-saving treatments, these centers do a great job helping families in crisis, mitigating the burden on emergency rooms, and tracking valuable data about the flow of illicit drugs across the country. I’m glad to see this important bill signed into law.” “For more than 70 years Poison Centers have saved countless American lives and continued to keep communities and families safe from poison-related emergencies. By providing expert, confidential, and free guidance through the Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222) Poison Centers also save health care dollars and prevent unnecessary hospital visits,” said Richard Fogelson, CEO of America’s Poison Centers. “Today, Poison Centers are often the unsung heroes on the front lines of responding to emerging public threats. We thank and extend our appreciation to Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Sen. Ben Luján (D-NM), and Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) for championing our mission and recognizing the critical role the nation’s 55 Poison Centers play in protecting the nation’s public health.” Full text of the bill can be found here. BACKGROUND: In May, Senator Tuberville introduced the Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024 with U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and Mitt Romney (R-UT). Following the introduction of the bill, Senator Tuberville and his colleagues passed the legislation unanimously out of HELP committee, 21-0. Identical legislation cleared the House Energy and Commerce Committee … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/u-s-senators-katie-britt-tommy-tuberville-john-cornyn-introduce-bill-to-stop-biden-harris-amnesty-program/ | U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Tommy Tuberville, John Cornyn Introduce Bill to Stop Biden-Harris Amnesty Program | 2024-09-27 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C., September 27, 2024 – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), the ranking member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), and John Cornyn (R-Texas) with 11 of their colleagues introduced their Visa Integrity Preservation Act. The legislation would close a loophole in current law that the Biden-Harris administration took advantage of to grant amnesty to illegal aliens who entered the United States without inspection or overstayed a visa. “The Biden-Harris Administration’s unprecedented and blatant mass amnesty agenda and abuse of parole is wrong, irresponsible, and puts the safety and security of all Americans at risk. The Visa Integrity Preservation Act would prevent the Administration from abusing nonimmigrant visas as a tool to grant amnesty—pouring even more fuel on their catastrophic border crisis. I am committed to combating the mass migration policies of the Biden-Harris Administration, which have rewarded and incentivized millions of illegal border crossers to break our laws, while devastating American families and communities,” said Senator Britt. “Horrible policies yield horrible results,” said Senator Tuberville. “The Biden-Harris administration has shown time and time again that they have no respect for the rule of law. By turning U.S. law on its head to protect illegal aliens over U.S. citizens, the Biden administration is creating perverse incentives – causing the influx of people flooding into this country to get even worse. If Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won’t do their job and secure the border, hopefully the Senate will.” “For almost four years, the Biden-Harris administration has waived their magic amnesty wand to create unlawful programs that allow any and every person to enter and stay in the U.S. – legally or not,” said Senator Cornyn. “By strengthening the laws already on the books, our legislation would root out this massive pull factor while also preserving the integrity of our employment-based nonimmigrant visa program, and I’m gratef… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-tuberville-in-agri-pulse-the-dire-state-of-the-american-farm-economy/ | ICYMI: Tuberville in Agri-Pulse: The Dire State of the American Farm Economy | 2024-09-26 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | “Senate Democrats and the Biden-Harris administration refuse to come to the table to find practical, bipartisan solutions to the many problems our farmers are facing.” WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tuberville (R-AL) penned an op-ed in Agri-Pulse on the rapidly deteriorating state of the agricultural economy, accelerated by the harmful policies of the Biden-Harris administration. In the piece, Senator Tuberville called for the Senate to get to work on passing a Farm Bill that will give our farmers the help they so desperately need. Earlier this week, Senator Tuberville spoke on the Senate floor demanding the Biden-Harris administration protect farmers amidst historic inflation. Also, he spoke on the need for Congress to consider supplemental appropriations for the rapidly deteriorating agricultural sector. Considering the dire state of the ag economy, additional funds would not go into producers’ pockets, but would help provide certainty to their cash flows, allowing them to renew farm loans and put a crop in the ground next year. Read excerpts of the piece below or here. “America’s farmers and producers are the backbone of our nation’s agricultural economy and food security. Despite their critical role in our lives – to feed, clothe, and fuel not only the United States but the entire world – our farmers are struggling to survive. The current state of the agricultural economy is bleak. Input costs are rising, commodity prices are falling, and our farmers cannot break even, much less make a profit. According to the Department of Agriculture, net farm income this year is projected to decline 4.4% from 2023. This follows a shocking 19.5% decline from 2022, which means farm income has seen a drastic 23% decline from just two years ago. These figures represent over $40 billion in lost revenue for America’s hardworking producers, the largest two-year decline ever. Row croppers are facing the worst financial blow of all farmers, with a $27.7 billion decline in cash receipts since last year, according to the Ame… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-tuberville-joins-mornings-with-maria-to-discuss-secret-service-leadership-failures-kamala-harris-bad-economic-policies/ | ICYMI: Tuberville Joins “Mornings with Maria” to Discuss Secret Service Leadership Failures, Kamala Harris’ Bad Economic Policies | 2024-09-26 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business Network to discuss the U.S. Secret Service failures that led to the assassination attempt of President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania in July. They also discussed Kamala Harris’ failure to outline policies to boost the U.S. economy. Excerpts from Senator Tuberville can be found below, and his entire interview can be watched on Rumble or YouTube. BARTIROMO: “Joining me now is Alabama senator, Tommy Tuberville. He is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and HELP Committee. Senator, thanks very much for being here. Your reaction to this report.” TUBERVILLE: “Well, disastrous. I’ve got to know President Trump’s detail over the last couple of years, Maria. I’ve been very close. We’ll spend hours with them on a golf course, in the clubhouse. They’re first class, they’re professional, they work hard. It’s a numbers game. But this report goes back to leadership. Leadership of the Secret Service, leadership of the FBI, leadership of the CIA. It changed back during the Democratic-controlled White House back in early 2010, 2011 when they took people that actually worked in these areas and they put in bureaucrats and they put these bureaucrats in and they totally changed all 3 or 4 of these entities in terms of how things are run. DEI is up front, close and personal. Unfortunately, you know, I’d love to have been a professional quarterback, but I didn’t have the ability to do that. We’re putting people in jobs that can’t do these jobs. And if it has anything to do with law enforcement and military, anything to do with protecting American citizens, like the Secret Service, we got to get away from this affirmative action, DEI—put the best people in charge.” BARTIROMO: “No, great point. And by the way, Coach, we have a lot of questions about that as well. We’re gonna get to that coming up in terms of you wanting to be a quarterback. I want to get into Israel though first. Despite Israel’s war against Hama… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-tuberville-legislation-to-restore-benefits-to-defrauded-veterans/ | Senate Passes Tuberville Legislation to Restore Benefits to Defrauded Veterans | 2024-09-26 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Last night, the U.S. Senate passed the Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act, Senator Tuberville’s legislation to reissue benefits to defrauded veterans. The bill will now head to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. “We’d like to believe we live in a country where no one would take advantage of our veterans, but sadly it does happen. What’s worse is if the money that was lost to fraud is never returned. This bill attempts to help right that wrong by ensuring a veteran’s estate can be reimbursed for any funds that were lost to fraud should the veteran pass away before the funds have been reimbursed. It’s my priority to find ways to make the government work better for the American people, and this bill is a small step toward doing just that for our veterans,” said Senator Tuberville. BACKGROUND: As Alabama’s voice on the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Senator Tuberville has introduced multiple pieces of targeted legislation to help veterans and their families, including the Supporting Families of the Fallen Act that was signed into law in 2022. Senator Tuberville originally introduced the Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act with Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) in 2022, and then reintroduced it again this Congress in February 2023. Under current law, if a veteran passes away before the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (VA OIG) has determined that the veteran was defrauded of his or her benefits, the funds are not distributed to the veteran’s family or estate. This legislation would change that statute to allow a deceased beneficiary’s estate to receive reissued funds. Specifically, the Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act would: Require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reissue misused benefits to a beneficiary’s estate in cases where the beneficiary predeceased reissuance. Provide reissued benefits to either the veteran’s estate, successor, or next inheritor. The Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act is endorsed by the Paraly… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-celebrates-passage-of-national-warrior-call-day-resolution/ | Tuberville Celebrates Passage of National Warrior Call Day Resolution | 2024-09-25 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) in a resolution to designate November 17, 2024, as National Warrior Call Day. This resolution passed the Senate unanimously yesterday. This bipartisan resolution emphasizes the need for all Americans to reach out and build meaningful relationships with both those currently serving our country and our veterans who have served. These meaningful relationships can help fight mental illness and combat the epidemic of suicide among the military and veteran communities. “As the son of a World War II veteran, I know firsthand the challenges that many of those who serve can face,” said Senator Tuberville. “I am determined to make sure that both those who are currently serving and those who have served our country have the resources and support they need to live long, healthy, meaningful lives. I was proud to see it unanimously pass the Senate last night.” U.S. Senators Tuberville, Cotton, and Shaheen were joined by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), John Boozman (R-AR), Katie Britt (R-AL), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Tom Carper (D-DE), Bob Casey (D-PA), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Dick Durbin (D-IL), John Fetterman (D-PA), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), John Hoeven (R-NC), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Angus King (I-ME), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Joe Manchin (I-WV), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Jim Risch (R-ID), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Tim Scott (R-SC), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), John Thune (R-SD), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) in co-sponsoring this resolution. Read full text of the resolution here. Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a me… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-challenges-ukraine-narrative-blasts-biden-harris-administration-for-prolonging-the-war/ | Tuberville Challenges Ukraine Narrative, Blasts Biden-Harris Administration for Prolonging the War | 2024-09-25 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | “The Biden-Harris Administration needs to negotiate a peace agreement now . . . or there will be disastrous consequences coming in the very near future” WASHINGTON – Today,U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) delivered a floor speech criticizing the Biden-Harris administration for prolonging the unwinnable war in Ukraine at the expense of American taxpayers. Sen. Tuberville also discussed why the history of NATO is inconvenient for the Biden-Harris administration’s narrative. In the speech, Sen. Tuberville highlighted that Ukraine is becoming desperate, which could have dire consequences. Read the speech below or watch it here. “Mr. President, I rise today to talk about the un-winnable war in Ukraine, which has already cost American taxpayers billions of dollars. Now, anyone who dares question the Uni-Party’s narrative on the war in Ukraine is obviously going to get criticized. That’s OK. The media has been complicit in pushing this narrative. Think about [it]: when was the last time you saw live footage on the ground in Ukraine? It’s rare because Ukraine is losing and is losing badly. This comes after we just gave Ukraine $60 billion dollars more of taxpayer money earlier this year to prolong this war. I see President Zelensky, a Uni-Party puppet, is here begging, begging for more money on [the] campaign trail with Kamala Harris. It feels like he’s here every other month demanding more and more taxpayer money. That’s because he knows that the money spigot will cut off if Kamala Harris doesn’t win in November. Look, this subject is too important to go unaddressed. Over the last several months, I’ve asked multiple high-ranking members of the Biden-Harris administration to articulate what it is trying to accomplish in Ukraine. Just tell us. Tell us what it will cost and how we plan to achieve these results. Basically, I’m asking: what is our game plan? Not one official in this administration has answered my questions clearly. Not one. One of the most interesting responses I received was from Secretary Aust… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-votes-against-continuation-of-out-of-control-democrat-spending/ | Tuberville Votes Against Continuation of Out-of-Control Democrat Spending | 2024-09-25 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) today released a statement following his vote against the Continuing Resolution (CR) to temporarily fund the government for the next three months. “For the past four years, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have treated the American taxpayers like their own personal ATM,” said Senator Tuberville. “We are $35 trillion in debt and have very little to show for it. Rather than going through the appropriations process, Democrats are trying to ram another CR down our throats—setting us up for a massive omnibus at the end of the year. This is completely irresponsible and no way to govern, which is why I voted no. To save this country, we have to turn off the spending faucet in Washington and start putting American taxpayers first.” Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-britt-call-out-biden-harris-abuse-of-unaccompanied-alien-children-program/ | Tuberville, Britt Call Out Biden-Harris Abuse of Unaccompanied Alien Children Program | 2024-09-24 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Katie Britt (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and 41 bicameral Republican colleagues in signing a letter urging President Biden and Vice President Harris to work with Congress to root out abuses in the unaccompanied alien children (UAC) program and stop the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) cover-up of its gross mismanagement of the program. As an example, HHS has failed to comply with two out of every three Department of Homeland Security (DHS) subpoenas and other information requests issued amid its investigation into more than 100 identified suspicious UAC sponsors. “As a result of your open-borders policies, overseen by Vice President Harris, who was tasked with ‘stemming the migration’ at our border with Mexico, more than 500,000 unaccompanied alien children (UACs) have crossed the southwest border without a parent or guardian to provide care since you took office, a massive increase when compared to previous administrations. These UACs often experience horrible sexual, physical, and emotional abuse on the journey and are victims of cartel trafficking and exploitation, a business that surged an estimated 2,500 percent from the Trump Administration to the middle of your term in 2022,” wrote the Senators. U.S. Senators Tuberville, Britt, and Grassley were joined by U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Mike Braun (R-IN), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), John Cornyn (R-TX), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Steve Daines (R-MT), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Josh Hawley (R-MO), John Hoeven (R-ND), Ron Johnson (R-WI), John Kennedy (R-LA), James Lankford (R-OK), Mike Lee (R-UT), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Jim Risch (R-ID), Rick Scott (R-FL), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), John Thune (R-SD), and Roger Wicker (R-MS) in signing the letter. Additional co-signers in the House include Representatives Cliff Bentz (R-OR-02), Dan Bishop (R-NC-08)… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-demands-biden-administration-protect-farmers-amid-historic-inflation-rising-input-costs/ | Tuberville Demands Biden Administration Protect Farmers Amid Historic Inflation, Rising Input Costs | 2024-09-24 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | “The issues plaguing American producers are directly linked to the harmful policies.” WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke on the Senate floor about the how the Biden administration’s inflationary policies are hurting American farmers. He stressed the importance of passing a Farm Bill that puts American farmers first. Read Senator Tuberville’s remarks below or on YouTube or Rumble. “Mr. President, I rise today to talk about the dire state of our American farm economy and our farmers. American farmers and producers are the backbone of our nation’s agriculture economy and food security. Despite their critical role in our lives to feed, clothe, and fuel not only the United States, but the entire world, our farmers are struggling to survive—and that’s an understatement. The current state of the agriculture economy is bleak and on the verge of collapse. We have problems all over the world. We have problems in our country. There’s nothing more important. Nothing more important that we should be addressing than our food supply here in this country. Costs for farmers are rising. Commodity prices are falling. Our farmers cannot break even—much less, make a profit. According to the USDA, net farm income this year is projected to decline 4.4% from 2023 […]. That is a disaster. This follows a shocking—listen to this—a shocking 19.5% decline in 2022. Not one business in this country can survive with this kind of decline. And our farmers and our farms are no different. This means producer’s income has plummeted 23% in just two years. 23%. These figures represent over $40 billion in lost revenue for America’s hardworking producers. This is the largest two-year decline ever in our farm income, ever in the history of this country. Right now, our row croppers, especially, are facing considerable financial hardship. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, row croppers had a $27.7 billion decline in cash receipts since last year. In Alabama, my state, our producers are yielding bumper crops… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-hagerty-introduce-legislation-to-protect-american-assets/ | Tuberville, Hagerty Introduce Legislation to Protect American Assets | 2024-09-24 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | In violation of USMCA, the Mexican President has repeatedly threatened to declare an American company’s property as a “Protected Natural Area” to unjustifiably seize their assets WASHINGTON – Yesterday,U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and colleagues in introducing the Defending American Property Abroad Act, legislation to impose retaliatory prohibitions that deter and punish any Western Hemisphere nation that unlawfully seizes American assets. This legislation responds to ongoing efforts by the Government of Mexico to seize a deep-water port owned by Alabama-based Vulcan Materials Company, which is a flagrant violation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) governing trade between the two nations. Specifically, this legislation would prohibit vessels from entering a U.S. port if they had previously used a port, land, or infrastructure that had been illegally seized from a U.S. entity by a foreign nation in the Western Hemisphere. It also requires the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to identify and ban illegally seized ports from U.S. trade and requires the United States Trade Representative to report to Congress on how such expropriations would be addressed during the upcoming review of the USMCA, scheduled for 2026. “For more than a year, Mexican President López Obrador has continued to show undue aggression toward American businesses, primarily Alabama’s Vulcan Materials,” said Senator Tuberville. “The continued escalation against Vulcan’s operation in Mexico is a disgrace to the longstanding trade agreement between our two countries that has been in place for 30 years. The Biden-Harris administration has refused to stand up to President López Obrador’s threats, which is why it’s time for Congress to take action and urgently move this legislation to ensure this doesn’t happen to more American companies under a new Mexican president.” U.S. Senators Tuberville and Hagerty were joined by U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Katie B… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-announces-september-grant-workshop-locations/ | Tuberville Announces September Grant Workshop Locations | 2024-09-23 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) announced that his team will be setting up satellite offices across the state from September 24-27, 2024, to assist with grants, casework, and listen to constituents’ concerns. The purpose of these temporary locations is to provide accessibility for constituents who might not live near one of Senator Tuberville’s permanent office locations. Members of Senator Tuberville’s team will be on site and no appointment is required for these meetings. A complete list of times, dates, and locations for each satellite office can be found here or below. Tuesday, September 24 ALICEVILLE (Pickens County) 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT Aliceville City Hall Auditorium 419 Memorial Parkway Aliceville, AL 35442 Tuesday, September 24 MONTGOMERY (Montgomery County) 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce 600 S Court Street, Suite 215 Montgomery, AL 36104 Thursday, September 26 GREENVILLE (Butler County) 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CT Greenville City Hall 119 E Commerce Street Greenville, AL 36037 Friday, September 27 GUNTERSVILLE (Marshall County) 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. CT Marshall County Economic Development office 524 Gunter Ave Guntersville, AL 35976 Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/house-passes-tuberville-legislation-to-restore-benefits-to-defrauded-veterans/ | House Passes Tuberville Legislation to Restore Benefits to Defrauded Veterans | 2024-09-18 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act, Senator Tuberville’s legislation to reissue benefits to defrauded veterans. “We’d like to believe we live in a country where no one would take advantage of our veterans, but sadly it does happen. What’s worse is if the money that was lost to fraud is never returned. This bill attempts to help right that wrong by ensuring a veteran’s estate can be reimbursed for any funds that were lost to fraud should the veteran pass away before the funds have been reimbursed. It’s my priority to find ways to make the government work better for the American people, and this bill is a small step toward doing just that for our veterans,” said Senator Tuberville. BACKGROUND: As Alabama’s voice on the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Senator Tuberville has introduced multiple pieces of targeted legislation to help veterans and their families, including the Supporting Families of the Fallen Act that was signed into law in 2022. Senator Tuberville originally introduced the Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act with Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) in 2022, and then reintroduced it again this Congress in February 2023. Under current law, if a defrauded veteran passes away before their case with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is resolved, the veteran’s family cannot seek reimbursement for the defrauded funds. This legislation would change that statute to allow a deceased beneficiary’s estate to receive reissued funds. Specifically, the Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act would: Require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reissue misused benefits to a beneficiary’s estate in cases where the beneficiary predeceased reissuance. Provide reissued benefits to either the veteran’s estate, successor, or next inheritor. The Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act is endorsed by the Paralyzed Veterans of America, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Wounded Warrior Project, and the American Legion. MORE… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-demands-accountability-from-biden-harris-va-leadership-for-15-billion-va-budget-shortfall/ | Tuberville Demands Accountability from Biden-Harris VA Leadership for $15 Billion VA Budget Shortfall | 2024-09-18 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) grilled Under Secretary for Benefits at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Joshua D. Jacobs and Under Secretary for Health at the VA Shereef M. Elnahal, M.D. about the $15 billion budget shortfall at the VA. The hearing came after Senator Tuberville sent a letter and penned an op-ed calling on Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC) Chairman Jon Tester (D-MT) to hold a hearing to evaluate the budget lapse and the extent to which mismanagement contributed to it. Leading up to the hearing, Senator Tuberville also joined Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) in introducing the PRO Vets Act, which ensures transparency by requiring quarterly, in-person VA budget briefings to Congress about budgetary shortfalls. Read excerpts from Senator Tuberville’s remarks during the hearing below or watch on Rumble and YouTube. ON FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY AT THE VA: TUBERVILLE: “Thanks for being here today, both of you. Very important. You know, our VA, especially in my state, we have so many veterans […] we do it the right way. We give our [veterans] the best possible care, biggest healthcare system in the world. I get more complaints about this than probably anything that I do, but we just got to make sure our taxpayer dollars are spent in the right way. But we want to take care of our veterans. First of all: bonuses. Mr. Jacobs, are these for doctors or administrators, these bonuses?” JACOBS: “The majority of the CSI payments that have been paid out by the department are going to frontline workers and that ranges from environmental technicians who are keeping the hospitals clean to HR staff. The CSI payments that were provided inappropriately were done to leadership in the central office.” TUBERVILLE: “Is this merit-based or seniority?” JACOBS: “So, the requirements under the law are that they are positions that are in high demand and short supply and the jobs that are relative to their specific position and critical skill.” TUBERVILLE: “We talked about projections. How… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-legislation-passes-the-house-heads-to-president-bidens-desk/ | Tuberville Legislation Passes the House, Heads to President Biden’s Desk | 2024-09-18 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Last night, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s (R-AL) bipartisan Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024 passed the U.S. House of Representatives without objection. Senator Tuberville’s legislation reauthorizes the Poison Control Centers (PCC) Network program through 2029, providing lifesaving care to millions of families. The legislation is expected to be signed by President Biden next week. “Poison Centers across the country play a critical role in keeping our families and kids safe,” said Senator Tuberville. “I’m particularly proud of Alabama’s Poison Center at Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham. In addition to providing life-saving treatments, these centers do a great job helping families in crisis, mitigating the burden on emergency rooms, and tracking valuable data about the flow of illicit drugs across the country. I’m proud to see this bipartisan legislation pass both chambers of Congress and look forward to President Biden signing this bill into law” U.S. Senator Tuberville is joined by U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and Mitt Romney (R-UT) in introducing the legislation in the Senate. BACKGROUND: In May, Senator Tuberville introduced the Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024 with his Senate colleagues. Following the introduction of the bill, Senator Tuberville and his colleagues passed the legislation unanimously out of HELP committee, 21-0. After passing out of HELP committee, the Senate passed the bill by unanimous consent in July. The PCC Network program runs the Poison Control National Toll-Free hotline (1-800-222-1222) and 55 poison control centers nationwide—medical support facilities staffed by toxicologists, nurses, and other professionals operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The program is supported by a combination of public and private funding. In 2022, the PCC Network responded to more than 2 million human exposures—receiving an exposure case every 15 seconds on average. Alabama’s Poison Information Center is housed at… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-marshall-demand-accountability-from-secret-service-leadership-following-second-attempt-to-assassinate-president-trump/ | Tuberville, Marshall Demand Accountability from Secret Service Leadership Following Second Attempt to Assassinate President Trump | 2024-09-17 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) sent a letter to U.S. Secret Service Acting Director Ronald L. Rowe, Jr. imploring the agency to increase President Trump’s security following the latest assassination attempt on his life. In the letter, the senators commend the Secret Service for their swift action to protect President Trump but highlight that more action is needed to protect him. “It is imperative that the USSS detail assigned to President Trump be afforded additional protective resources, including greater staffing capabilities that would allow agents to secure a broader perimeter. These measures would better safeguard President Trump’s life and help ease concerns that there will be additional attempts made,” the Senators wrote. The letter was also signed by Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Mike Lee (R-UT), Jim Risch (R-ID), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Rick Scott (R-FL). Read the full letter below or here. “Dear Acting Director Rowe, We write to you to highlight the resource deficiency apparent in President Trump’s United States Secret Service (USSS) protective detail. The events of September 15, 2024, where a would-be assassin accessed a location approximately 400 yards away from President Trump and laid in wait for approximately 12 hours before taking aim, compound the conclusion the American public drew from the earlier July 13, 2024, attempt on President Trump’s life. Put simply, President Trump does not have the Secret Service protective detail commensurate with the existing threat environment. We commend USSS agents for their actions taken on September 15, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida. The agent who first noticed the rifle barrel sticking through the fence displayed great courage and bravery in his decision to fire on the suspected assassin. The coordination and communication then exemplified by USSS and eyewitnesses in the direct proximity of the suspect allowed local law enforcement to swiftly arrest the alleged perpetrator. Be… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-marshall-lead-press-conference-demanding-more-security-for-president-trump/ | Tuberville, Marshall Lead Press Conference Demanding More Security for President Trump | 2024-09-17 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Following the second attempt to assassinate President Trump, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) led a press conference with U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) calling for heightened security for President Trump and transparency from the United States Secret Service. Senator Tuberville highlighted the divisive messaging from the Left, which has fueled these attempts to assassinate President Trump. U.S. Senators Tuberville and Marshall were joined by U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Ted Budd (R-NC), and Mike Lee (R-UT). Read Senator Tuberville’s opening remarks below or watch the full press conference on Rumble. “Thanks everybody for coming. We will have a couple more coming in. [It’s a] pretty serious time. You know, this administration has created a bunch of firsts for this country. Over 10 million illegals. Violent crime [is up] 37%, rape [is up] 42%, robbery [is up] 63%, and fentanyl is everywhere. Gas prices [have reached] record highs for a long length of time. Our military is being destroyed from within. Our three letter agencies are having huge problems—they’re being weaponized. The world is in absolute chaos. This administration is setting records of incompetency. Congratulations, if that’s what they’re trying to do, because they’ve been able to accomplish that. And now, after multiple assassination attempts, they can’t even give the former president and possibly future president [the] security that his family needs. It’s absolutely ridiculous. This isn’t surprising. We have a huge mental health problem in this country. But when you hear on TV and radio and on social media about ‘this guy is Hitler, this guy is fascist, he’s a threat to democracy.’ What do you expect? All you have to do is look at some of these tweets I have here from some of our so-called politicians. And then you got people like Hillary Clinton, George Clooney, Joy Reid, Robert De Niro—wannabe politicians. It’s time for them to shut up because somebody is gonna get killed, other than the fireman that got kille… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/video-tuberville-calls-on-president-biden-vp-harris-to-increase-president-trumps-security/ | VIDEO: Tuberville Calls on President Biden, VP Harris to Increase President Trump’s Security | 2024-09-16 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video calling for an increase to President Donald Trump’s security detail. His request comes following this weekend’s assassination attempt on President Trump—the second attempt in just two months. Excerpts from Senator Tuberville’s remarks can be found below, and his complete remarks can be found here. “You know, I can’t believe I’m saying this, but this weekend, President Trump was nearly assassinated once again. I’m glad the local police and Secret Service agents took down this deranged person before he could carry out his plan. After two assassination attempts in 65 days, it is clear that the current level of Secret Service protection around President Trump is completely insufficient.” […] “We’re less than two months from the election. President Trump should receive full presidential protection from the Secret Service. I am calling on President Biden and Vice President Harris to give President Trump the same presidential protection they have today. Their silence is deafening. We don’t want more tweets. We want more action. The truth is their inflammatory rhetoric, calling Trump ‘Hitler’and a ‘threat to democracy’ for the past eight years has driven these psychopaths to take action.” […] “We must protect President Trump and his family, whatever it takes. Our Republic – our country – depends on it.” Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/photo-release-tuberville-celebrates-va-ribbon-cutting-in-enterprise/ | PHOTO RELEASE: Tuberville Celebrates VA Ribbon Cutting in Enterprise | 2024-09-13 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today,U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined members of the Enterprise community to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the CSM Bennie G. Adkins State Veterans Home, which will serve veterans across the Wiregrass region. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-questions-top-defense-nominees-on-recruiting-and-readiness/ | Tuberville Questions Top Defense Nominees On Recruiting And Readiness | 2024-09-13 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Yesterday,U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) questioned Lieutenant General Steven Nordhaus and Vice Admiral Alvin Holsey in a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing on their pending nominations. Senator Tuberville asked the nominees about recruitment numbers in the National Guard, the strategic importance of the Panama Canal, and the use of Saildrones in the Caribbean. Read Senator Tuberville’s remarks below or watch on YouTube or Rumble. ON NATIONAL GUARD RECRUITING TUBERVILLE: “Gentlemen, thanks for being here. Congratulations. Thanks for your service and your sacrifice. Lifetime of sacrifice. Both of you have done a great job. General, do you have any numbers on recruiting in the National Guard over the last couple of years?” NORDHAUS: “Senator, as I prepped for the hearing to get with both the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard, that was one of my questions was where are they at in this year for meeting [recruitment goals] and strength? It’s my understanding from them that they’re both going to miss it by roughly about 700 to 800. My understanding also is that they’ve turned the corner coming out of the global pandemic where they weren’t able to get into schools and other things where they normally recruited from. So, they’re starting to see great positivity there. The Future Army Soldier Preparatory Course that the Army has done, it’s my understanding, is that the Army has brought in 25,000. I believe 4,500 of those are going into the Army National Guard [as] Production Recruiters, finding assistance [and] ways to help the Production Recruiters get after recruiting, back in the schools, getting to junior colleges and those things. I’m committed, if confirmed, from my time at the Readiness Center where every day I was focused on recruiting and retention because we have to hire the best, and then we have to organize and train and equip them to do our nation’s capabilities for wartime and peacetime.” TUBERVILLE: “Yeah. I think it’s so important because we’re not reaching … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/following-tubervilles-demands-senate-veterans-affairs-committee-schedules-hearing-about-va-budget-shortfall/ | Following Tuberville’s Demands, Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Schedules Hearing about VA Budget Shortfall | 2024-09-12 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | “Veterans and taxpayers deserve answers. This hearing is the first step to ensuring this disaster never happens again.” WASHINGTON — Yesterday, following calls by U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and other Senate colleagues for increased oversight, the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee scheduled a hearing on the $15 billion budget shortfall at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In August, Senator Tuberville penned an op-ed in the Daily Caller exposing the VA’s budget shortfall. In the piece, Sen. Tuberville sounded the alarm on the lack of transparency at the VA and called on the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester (D-MT) to hold an oversight hearing immediately. In addition to the op-ed, Sen. Tuberville and his colleagues previously sent a letter to Chairman Tester demanding a hearing to evaluate the budget lapse and the extent to which mismanagement contributed to it. “After weeks of waiting, I am happy to see Senator Tester finally agree to my insistence that a hearing must be held on the budget crisis at the VA.,” said Senator Tuberville. “This glaring misuse of taxpayer money at the Biden-Harris VA shouldn’t be brushed off. Our veterans deserve better.” At the hearing, Sen. Tuberville intends to ask questions related to the timing of the VA’s notice to Congress on the shortfalls, workforce challenges impacting the budget, and why senior leaders aren’t being held accountable for these too frequent budget missteps. He wants to know exactly how this happened and ensure the appropriate measures are in place so it does not happen again. Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-joins-resolution-recognizing-september-as-national-literacy-month/ | Tuberville Joins Resolution Recognizing September as National Literacy Month | 2024-09-12 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Jack Reed (D-RI) in cosponsoring a bipartisan resolution to designate September 2024 as National Literacy Month. According to a 2020 study in partnership with the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, it is estimated that low levels of adult literacy could be costing America as much as $2.2 trillion a year. “Our youth are the future of this country,” said Senator Tuberville. “Since the pandemic, it has become evident that too many of our kids are reading below grade level. That is unacceptable and we must do better. Education is the key to unlocking opportunity and that starts with teaching kids to read. I’m honored to join this resolution which emphasizes the crucially important work we must continue to do to improve child literacy rates.” U.S. Senators Tuberville, Cassidy, and Reed are joined by U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Mike Braun (R-IN), Katie Britt (R-AL), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Susan Collins (R-ME), John Cornyn (R-TX), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Angus King (I-ME), James Lankford (R-OK), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Tim Scott (R-SC), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Roger Wicker (R-MS) in cosponsoring the resolution. The National Parents Union, Ed Trust, and Educators for Excellence have endorsed the resolution. Full text of the resolution can be found here. Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-rebukes-mayorkas-for-irreparably-harming-alabama-communities-the-american-people/ | Tuberville Rebukes Mayorkas for Irreparably Harming Alabama Communities, the American People | 2024-09-12 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas admonishing him for abusing immigration laws to permanently change the landscape of the United States. In the letter, Tuberville expresses his grave concerns about the unprecedented amount of foreign nationals flooding into rural communities, putting Americans’ lives and property at risk. “Throughout your tenure as Secretary of Homeland Security, you have repeatedly abused the statutory authority granted to your office by Congress by selectively manipulating the Immigration and Nationality Act to implement mass amnesty. Programs such as the Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan (CHNV) Parole Program have changed the landscape of this country forever, and rural communities across the nation will bear the brunt of this ill-conceived and harmful policy for decades,” Senator Tuberville wrote. Read the letter below or here. “Secretary Mayorkas, The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) mission is to safeguard the American people and the country. However, the Biden Harris Administration has refused to carry out these essential functions and instead has prioritized the lives and wellbeing of foreign nationals you have failed to screen or vet before admitting to the U.S. en masse. Furthermore, throughout your tenure as Secretary of Homeland Security, you have repeatedly abused the statutory authority granted to your office by Congress by selectively manipulating the Immigration and Nationality Act to implement mass amnesty. Programs such as the Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan (CHNV) Parole Program have changed the landscape of this country forever, and rural communities across the nation will bear the brunt of this ill-conceived and harmful policy for decades. Under the guise of the CHNV Parole Program, thousands of Haitians, among other nationalities, have entered the U.S. through a simple application process whereby no background check is conducted or visa necessary to b… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-tuberville-introduces-alabama-educator-ruben-morris-at-help-committee-roundtable/ | ICYMI: Tuberville Introduces Alabama Educator Ruben Morris at HELP Committee Roundtable | 2024-09-11 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in a roundtable discussion on ways to innovate within K-12 education to improve outcomes. Senator Tuberville introduced and welcomed the founder of Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School Ruben Morris to the panel discussion. Senator Tuberville asked the panelists about the impact of artificial intelligence on education, about the relationships between innovative schools and community investors, and about recruiting efforts to bring awareness to these schools. U.S. Senators Tuberville and Cassidy were joined by U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-AL) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) in the roundtable discussion. Read Sen. Tuberville’s opening statement below (starting at 7:30 in the livestream) and watch the full roundtable here. “The reason I ran for this position was education—one of the main things. Most of you know that I’ve spent a lot of time [in education]. I spent four years in the classroom, in high school level, and then I got into college. And man, has it changed over the years? It really has. You know, there’s more than one way to skin a cat. And we haven’t changed the way we’ve skinned cats in years, as the way I call it, in education. You gotta move on with the times because time is not gonna wait on us. We found out a lot about our education system back during COVID, and I think a lot of our parents did, and we all learned something from it. You know, I spent a lot of my money, my own money, and plus the university’s money at all of the schools I coached at trying to get our kids back to reading level that they should be when they got to universities. They made pretty well, obviously, on their ACTs. They made well on some of the tests they took. They had the grades supposedly. But they couldn’t read the way they should be able to read. That’s gotta change. We gotta teach our kids how to read, folks. I mean, if you can’t do anything else, you gotta be able to read. Because [otherwise] you can’t learn, bottom l… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-continues-efforts-to-secure-americas-farmland-from-foreign-adversaries/ | Tuberville Continues Efforts to Secure America’s Farmland from Foreign Adversaries | 2024-09-11 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | Legislation Strengthens Oversight to Protect American Agriculture by Adding AG Secretary to CFIUS WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 to permanently add the Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and provide the Secretary authority to flag all U.S. farmland acquisitions by foreign adversaries including China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran. Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) in introducing the companion legislation in the Senate. The House version, H.R.9456, was recently introduced by Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-WA-04) and passed today by a vote of 269-149. “Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have bowed to China every chance that they get—even when it comes to our agriculture industry,” said Senator Tuberville. “In the last decade alone, we have seen a surge of over 35% in foreign land purchases—including in my home state of Alabama. We can’t give our adversaries like China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran room to negatively influence our agricultural supply chains and food production. Food security is national security, which is why I’m proud to introduce this legislation with Senator Braun that ensures the Secretary of Agriculture has a seat at the table on CFIUS and the opportunity to push back on proposed foreign ag investments.” The Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 would: Permanently include the Secretary of Agriculture as a member of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) with respect to covered transactions involving agricultural land, agricultural biotech, or the transportation, storage, and processing of agricultural products. Authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to report both agricultural land transactions that involve foreign persons of China, North Korea, Russia, or Iran and transactions that require Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-tuberville-joins-kudlow-to-discuss-save-act-report-on-disastrous-afghanistan-withdrawal/ | ICYMI: Tuberville Joins “Kudlow” to Discuss SAVE Act, Report on Disastrous Afghanistan Withdrawal | 2024-09-10 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined Larry Kudlow on Fox Business Network to discuss the need for the U.S. Senate to quickly pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act which would prohibit foreign nationals from voting in U.S. elections. Senator Tuberville also discussed the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee report condemning the Biden-Harris administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan three years ago. Excerpts from Senator Tuberville can be found below, and his entire interview can be watched on YouTube or Rumble. ON AFGHANISTAN WITHDRAWAL DEBACLE: KUDLOW: “Alright. Joining me now. Welcome back to the show, Alabama Senator, Mr. Tommy Tuberville. Senator Tuberville, sir. Welcome. I have an agenda for you, Senator. It’s been so long since I’ve seen you, but I want to begin with this Afghanistan business because this report coming out of the House Foreign Affairs Committee is absolutely brutal in the details and virtually the entire military establishment opposed it. And Joe Biden and Kamala Harris thought they were smarter. Guess what? They weren’t. What do you make of this? And what do you make of the untruths? You know, moving towards the center with flip-flops and all that. What do you make of this, Senator Tuberville?” TUBERVILLE: “Well, it’s kinda showing the character of Kamala Harris and Joe Biden, as we get into all of this, Larry. All of it’s coming back. I’m on the Armed Services Committee. I went through all these hearings right after the Afghanistan debacle. And not one person would really tell us, ‘Oh yeah, we’re all for this.’ They really weren’t. […] We were all for getting out. But it was a debacle. Kamala Harris and Joe Biden basically instigated this. Remember, Kamala Harris was the last one in the room she says when they came up with a decision to leave the way they did and got people killed—it actually put our allies in harm’s way. They did not know that we were withdrawing from Afghanistan until we were taking off in planes and running fo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-tuberville-op-ed-voters-need-the-senate-to-ensure-election-integrity/ | ICYMI: Tuberville op-ed: “Voters Need The Senate To Ensure Election Integrity” | 2024-09-06 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | “But this issue is simple: protect our democracy by ensuring that Americans, not foreign nationals, democratically decide what direction our country should go.” WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) penned an op-ed in Newsweek calling on Senate leadership to attach the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to the expected continuing resolution (CR). The SAVE Act ensures that only U.S. citizens are voting in our nation’s elections by requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. This follows Speaker Mike Johnson’s announcement that he plans to attach the SAVE Act to the House version of the CR. Read excerpts below or the full article here. “With the August recess coming to an end, the House and Senate will soon reconvene to focus on passing spending bills for Fiscal Year 2025. While funding the government is vital, I believe preserving the integrity of our elections is the most pressing issue before Congress. It is imperative that we attach the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to the upcoming continuing resolution (CR) before Americans cast their ballots this fall. I am glad to see that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) intends to include the SAVE Act in the House version of the CR—an excellent decision. I’m calling on the Senate to follow Speaker Johnson’s lead to assure the American people that their voices will be heard this November. The SAVE Act, introduced by Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Representative Chip Roy (R-Tex.), requires people residing within our country to present proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. It’s a straightforward proposition: If you are not a U.S. citizen, then you cannot vote in our nation’s elections. I am a proud cosponsor of this bill, along with 22 of my Senate colleagues. This legislation would require states to regularly take steps to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in our elections. Additionally, it would compel states to remove foreign nationals from federal voter lists, cr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:46:43Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/photo-release-tuberville-meets-with-alabama-county-commissioners/ | PHOTO RELEASE: Tuberville Meets With Alabama County Commissioners | 2024-08-22 | 2024 | 2024-08 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined the Association of County Commissions of Alabama (ACCA) 96th Annual Convention. During the event, Sen. Tuberville spoke with attendees about increasing federal-state partnerships to better serve Alabamians from all corners of the state. Sen. Tuberville met with ACCA President-elect and Calhoun County Commissioner Lee Patterson and current ACCA President and Jefferson County Commissioner Joe Knight. Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:32Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-holds-state-department-accountable-for-withholding-critical-weapons-to-israel/ | Tuberville Holds State Department Accountable for Withholding Critical Weapons to Israel | 2024-08-16 | 2024 | 2024-08 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | “Withholding vital weapons and munitions from both the Israeli military and law enforcement is immoral and needlessly weakens one of our strongest allies in a time of critical need.” WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) sent a letter to the Biden-Harris Department of State demanding answers for why congressionally-approved military equipment and munitions are being withheld from Israeli military and law enforcement. The letter points out that failure to provide equipment as required by statute and legally purchased through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process is not only unlawful but undermines decades of cooperation and U.S. foreign policy interests. To ensure accountability, Sen. Tuberville is requesting a written unclassified report from Secretary of State Antony Blinken answering specific questions by August 30, 2024. Read excerpts below or the full letter here. “Secretary Blinken: It has come to my attention that the Department of State is potentially withholding vital congressionally authorized military equipment and munitions, as well as properly purchased law enforcement weapons from one of our closest allies, Israel. Failure to provide equipment as required by statute and legally purchased through our robust Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process is not only unlawful but undermines decades of cooperation and U.S. foreign policy interests. Since Israel gained its statehood in 1948, it has been under constant attack from state and non-state actors alike. Last October, the world witnessed the latest and most horrific of these attacks as Hamas crossed into Israel and slaughtered civilians in their homes without provocation. The depravity displayed that day will never be forgotten. Even now, nine months later, hostages taken by Hamas in that attack have not been returned to their families. The situation continues to be dire as Iran and its terrorist proxies continue to plan and execute attacks on Israeli civilians. As Israel defends itself, the United States has pledged unwavering … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:32Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-tuberville-op-ed-the-biden-harris-department-of-veterans-affairs-created-a-crisis-we-cant-ignore/ | ICYMI: Tuberville op-ed: The Biden-Harris Department of Veterans Affairs Created A Crisis We Can’t Ignore | 2024-08-09 | 2024 | 2024-08 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | “Plugging the holes with billion-dollar band-aids may work for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, but our veterans deserve better.” WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) penned an op-ed in the Daily Caller about the importance of protecting veterans and taxpayers from mismanagement at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA recently alerted Congress that it is experiencing a $15 billion budget shortfall. In the op-ed, Sen. Tuberville sounds the alarm on the lack of transparency from top VA leaders and calls on Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester (D-MT) to hold an immediate oversight hearing. Before the Senate went into recess, Sen. Tuberville and his colleagues sent a letter to Chairman Tester demanding a hearing to evaluate the budget lapse and the extent to which mismanagement contributed to it. Read excerpts below or the full article here. “Why did the VA wait until the last minute to alert Congress to the shortfalls? Did the VA know about the potential budget issues months ago — while Congress was drafting spending bills — and refuse to tell Congress? It seems to me they either knew this was likely to happen (and did not say anything) or that the VA is in dire need of vastly more capable financial officers. Americans need to know what is going on at the VA. An oversight hearing must occur to ensure Congress has an understanding of what happened to cause this significant budget shortfall and guarantee it does not happen again. This situation is a glaring misuse of taxpayer dollars and should never be tolerated — at the VA or any other agency. That is why I, and some of my Republican colleagues in the Senate, are asking Chairman Tester to schedule an oversight hearing in September to uncover what happened at the VA before this $3 billion supplemental funding package moves forward. I don’t want assurances of a hearing. I want a VA oversight hearing noticed on the calendar. We cannot allow this crisis of agency management to be swept under the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:32Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/photo-release-tuberville-visits-dothan/ | PHOTO RELEASE: Tuberville Visits Dothan | 2024-08-09 | 2024 | 2024-08 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined an event focused on expanding rural broadband access and boosting literacy and educational opportunities in Dothan. During his visit, Senator Tuberville also had lunch with local Wiregrass leaders at Hunt’s Seafood Restaurant. More photos from Senator Tuberville’s visit can be found at this link. Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:32Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-blackburn-urge-ncaa-president-to-keep-men-out-of-womens-sports/ | Tuberville, Blackburn Urge NCAA President to Keep Men out of Women’s Sports | 2024-08-06 | 2024 | 2024-08 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | Biden-Harris Title IX rule recently went into effect on August 1 WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and 21 Senate colleagues in sending a letter to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Charlie Baker urging the NCAA to update its student-athlete policy to ensure only female students can participate in women’s sports. The letter comes as the Biden-Harris Title IX rule that redefines gender recently went into effect in 24 states on August 1. Twenty-six states, including Alabama, have an injunction in place that prevents the rule from taking effect while the rule is being challenged in court. “Amid the Biden—Harris administration’s unprecedented assault on Title IX, we write to urge the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to update your student-athlete participation policy to require that only biologically female students participate in women’s sports. The 2024 Summer Olympics are upon us, and the NCAA has boasted about its athletes’ participation. Yet the NCAA has still taken no steps to protecting a critical portion of these athletes. Several organizations—including the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Court of Arbitration for Sport—in addition to more than 20 states, have acted recently to protect women’s sports. We urge the NCAA to follow suit and take similar action to promote fair play,” the Senators wrote. Joining Senators Tuberville and Blackburn are Senators Mike Braun (R-IN), Katie Britt (R-AL), Ted Budd (R-NC), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Steve Daines (R-MT), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), James Lankford (R-OK), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Jim Risch (R-ID), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Rick Scott (R-FL), Thom Tillis (R-NC), John Thune (R-SD), and Roger Wicker (R-MS). The letter is endorsed by Riley Gaines, Concerned Women for America, Heritage Action, the Ethic… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:32Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-honors-kevin-harkey-of-huntsville-as-august-veteran-of-the-month/ | Tuberville Honors Kevin Harkey of Huntsville as August “Veteran of the Month” | 2024-08-05 | 2024 | 2024-08 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Kevin Harkey of Huntsville as the August “Veteran of the Month.” Harkey is a 31-year-veteran, with deployments in Honduras, Iraq, and Kosovo. Excerpts from Senator Tuberville’s remarks can be found below, and his complete remarks can be found here. “Our veterans embody the ideals of ‘team’ and ‘family’ that are taught in our great military. For Command Sergeant Major Kevin Harkey, he shares these family values with those who need it most in his community.” “His passion for mentoring the next generation prompted him to draft a ‘study guide’ for upcoming soldiers on the 30th Anniversary of his enlistment.” “Another principle he teaches is the importance of ‘being present’ for those you are leading. It’s no surprise that Kevin still demonstrates these leadership qualities, even since his retirement from the military. In his free time, you can find him mentoring students at local community centers with his Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. He serves as a consistent role model for teenagers ages 10-17, many of whom come from single-parent homes.” Senator Tuberville recognizes a different Alabama veteran each month for their service and contribution to their community. Constituents can nominate an Alabama veteran and submit their information to Senator Tuberville’s office for consideration by emailing press_office@tuberville.senate.gov. Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:32Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-wicker-introduce-resolution-designating-august-as-national-catfish-month/ | Tuberville, Wicker Introduce Resolution Designating August as National Catfish Month | 2024-08-05 | 2024 | 2024-08 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) and several other senators in introducing a resolution to designate August 2024 as National Catfish Month. Alabama is ranked second nationally in farm-raised catfish production, with 66 catfish farms that encompass 15,000 acres of surface water area. The catfish industry employs over 2,400 individuals and contributes nearly $92 million in economic value to our state. The resolution passed the Senate by unanimous consent last Thursday, August 1. “I am proud to sponsor this resolution which showcases the great role Alabama plays in catfish farming,” said Senator Tuberville. “Alabama’s catfish industry produces millions of dollars in revenue and provides thousands of jobs each year. As Alabama’s voice on the AG Committee, I am committed to promoting the significant industry catfish farming plays in our great state.” Read the resolution below or here. A resolution designating August 2024 as “National Catfish Month” “Whereas The Catfish Institute recognizes August to be National Catfish Month; Whereas the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas recognize August to be National Catfish Month; Whereas the States of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Tennessee embody the Channel Catfish as their State Fish; Whereas the U.S. farm-raised Catfish industry employs nearly 10,000 people and creates more than $1.9 billion in economic output; Whereas the United States had more than 50,000 surface water acres used for catfish production in 2023, and catfish growers in the United States had $439,000,000 in sales during 2023; Whereas the average catfish farmer produces 5,000 pounds of catfish per acre; Whereas ninety-nine percent of all U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish are grown in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, and Texas; Whereas catfish is the largest farm-raised seafood product, by weight, in the United States, representing over 50 percent of the United S… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:32Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-cotton-condemn-biden-harris-weapons-delay-to-israel/ | Tuberville, Cotton Condemn Biden-Harris Weapons Delay to Israel | 2024-08-02 | 2024 | 2024-08 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) and 46 Senate colleagues in sending a letter to the Biden-Harris administration protesting its partial arms embargo against Israel. The senators urged the White House to stop kowtowing to Iran, stop jeopardizing the lives of American service members, and to deliver the necessary weapons systems to Israel. “While your administration delays, Hamas continues to wage war against Israel, the Houthis continue to attack in the Red Sea, and Hezbollah continues its onslaught in northern Israel. Your stalling tactics are endangering our greatest ally in the Middle East and jeopardizing the lives of our American servicemembers stationed in the region. We urge you to use every available emergency authority to expedite the physical delivery of all weapons and ammunition to Israel that have been approved by Congress,” wrote the Senators. Joining Senators Tuberville and Cotton are U.S. Senators John Barasso (R-WY), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), John Boozman (R-AR), Mike Braun (R-IN), Katie Britt (R-AL), Ted Budd (R-NC), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Susan Collins (R-ME), John Cornyn (R-TX), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Steve Daines (R-MT), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Josh Hawley (R-MO), John Hoeven (R-ND), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Ron Johnson (R-WI), John Kennedy (R-LA), James Lankford (R-OK), Mike Lee (R-UT), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Jim Risch (R-ID), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Tim Scott (R-SC), Rick Scott (R-FL), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), John Thune (R-SD), Thom Tillis (R-NC), J.D. Vance (R-OH), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Todd Young (R-IN). Read the letter below or here. “Dear President Biden: This weekend, Hezbollah fired Iranian… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:32Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-britt-introduce-resolution-honoring-former-mlb-star-and-alabama-native-willie-mays-jr/ | Tuberville, Britt Introduce Resolution Honoring Former MLB Star and Alabama Native Willie Mays, Jr. | 2024-08-01 | 2024 | 2024-08 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — This week, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined Senators Katie Britt (R-AL), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Laphonza Butler (D-CA) in introducing a resolution honoring the life and enduring legacy of William “Willie” Howard Mays, Jr. Mays passed away last month at the age of 93. His passing came two days before Major League Baseball hosted its first ever game at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, where Mays made his professional baseball debut 76 years prior. “Willie Mays will go down in history as one of the greatest of all time,” said Senator Tuberville. “He truly embodied the American dream and his legacy will last far beyond his incredible, inspiring lifetime. I am honored to celebrate Mays’ life and legacy both on and off the field—a true Alabama hero.” Complete text of the resolution can be found below. FINAL RESOLUTION TEXT: Honoring the life and enduring legacy of William “Willie” Howard Mays, Jr. Whereas William “Willie” Howard Mays, Jr. (referred to in this preamble as “Mays”) was born in the former town of Westfield, in Jefferson County, Alabama, in 1931, and began playing baseball at an early age with his father, “Cat” Mays, who was an accomplished baseball player himself; Whereas Mays was a standout multi sport athlete at Fairfield Industrial High School, leading the basketball team in scoring, playing multiple positions on the football team, and showcasing his natural talent for baseball; Whereas, in 1948, Mays began his professional baseball career at age 16 in the Negro American League, 11 years before the complete integration of Major League Baseball in 1959; Whereas, in 1948, Mays recorded his first professional hit at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, while playing for the Birmingham Black Barons, and used his outstanding fielding, batting, and base running ability to help lead the team to the 1948 Negro World Series; Whereas, in 1950, Mays signed a contract with the New York Giants after graduating from Fairfield Industrial High School, spent a brief year in the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:32Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/video-the-truth-about-kamala-harris/ | VIDEO: The Truth About Kamala Harris | 2024-08-01 | 2024 | 2024-08 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | “Kamala’s vision will be the end of America and the American Dream as we know it.” WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video calling out the mainstream media for attempting to cover up Vice President Kamala Harris’ extreme liberal record. Excerpts from Senator Tuberville’s remarks can be found below, and his complete remarks can be found here. “If you don’t know by now, the mainstream media is the enemy of the people. The corrupt media is comprised of radical, liberal operatives disguised as journalists, and they are colluding with the Democrats to try and influence this election any way they can.” […] “The media is now trying to rewrite history to make it seem like she is a moderate, but she has a twenty-year record of being more liberal than Bernie Sanders.” […] “Since she was crowned ‘Border Czar’ in 2021, she has let more than 10 million illegal immigrants invade our country, including murderers, terrorists, rapists, and drug dealers. The media wants to act like this wasn’t her fault, but she has a long record of being soft on the border and soft on crime. She said in 2019 that she wants to decriminalize border crossings. She said she wants to ‘reimagine public safety’ and supports defunding the police. She wants to abolish ICE, and she wants to give ‘free’ healthcare to illegal immigrants. Kamala’s vision will be the end of America and the American Dream as we know it. […] “Here’s the truth. Our country is suffering. […] We need a leader that can save us. A leader that is going to heal America, not harm America. I have faith that Americans will make the right choice, despite the media’s best efforts to hide the truth about Kamala Harris.” Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:32Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-cramer-press-svac-chairman-tester-for-va-oversight-hearing/ | Tuberville, Cramer Press SVAC Chairman Tester for VA Oversight Hearing | 2024-07-31 | 2024 | 2024-07 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and four other members of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC) in sending a letter SVAC Chairman Jon Tester (D-MT) demanding an oversight hearing on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) multiple budget shortfalls. Two weeks ago, the VA notified Congress of two shortfalls totaling $15 billion. These include $2.88 billion relating to compensation, pension, and readjustment benefit payments at the Veterans Benefit Administration (VBA), and another $11.97 billion in medical care accounts at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This represents the largest budget shortfall the VA has experienced and a clear departure from the FY 2025 budget request the Biden-Harris administration presented to Congress just four months ago. “The sudden nature of the issue, and the sheer financial volume of the request, are both cause for concern and call into question the information previously reported by VA. As members of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, we have an obligation to conduct oversight of the Department. If the problem is not identified and addressed, it is perpetuated. VA must be held to the highest standard in delivering quality, transparent, and efficient care, benefits, and services to our veterans, while acting as exemplary stewards of taxpayer dollars,” wrote the Senators. The letter calls on the Chairman to immediately schedule a hearing with the VA to evaluate the budget lapse and the extent to which mismanagement contributed to it. Additionally, it cites the Committee’s responsibility to understand how hiring needs and shifting strategies have contributed to this predicament. Joining Senators Tuberville and Cramer are U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and Thom Tillis (R-NC). Read the full letter below or here. “The Honorable Jon Tester We write regarding the reported budget shortfall at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of nearly $15 bill… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:32:29Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-cruz-fight-biden-harris-woke-ev-standards/ | Tuberville, Cruz Fight Biden-Harris Woke EV Standards | 2024-07-31 | 2024 | 2024-07 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in introducing a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn a new Biden-Harris administration regulation that would effectively ban gas-powered automobiles and force American consumers to buy electric vehicles (EVs). This final rule from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), when combined with the Administration’s massive increase in Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) civil penalties and the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) vehicle emissions rule, will raise car prices, restrict consumer choice, and hurt U.S. auto workers. “The Biden-Harris administration is once again showing a complete disregard for the American taxpayers’ wallets,” said Senator Tuberville. “These new standards eliminate choice for consumers while forcing them to pay for Democrats’ crazy climate agenda. I am proud to join my colleagues in this effort to make sure EVs remain an option, not a requirement, for hardworking American families.” Joining Senators Tuberville and Cruz, U.S. Senators John Barasso (R-WY), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), John Boozman (R-AR), Mike Braun (R-IN), Katie Britt (R-AL), Ted Budd (R-NC), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), John Cornyn (R-TX), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Josh Hawley (R-MO), John Hoeven (R-ND), Condy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), John Kennedy (R-LA), James Lankford (R-OK), Mike Lee (R-UT), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Jim Risch (R-ID), Rick Scott (R-FL), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and Roger Wicker (R-MS) in cosponsoring the legislation. Read full text of the bill here. BACKGROUND: This CRA pushes back against the CAFE standards which can effectively only be met by electric vehicles, not internal combustion engines. These new standards would require passenger cars to reach fuel efficiency rates that exceed what current hybrid vehicles can achiev… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:32:29Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-urges-senate-to-pass-ndaa/ | Tuberville Urges Senate to Pass NDAA | 2024-07-31 | 2024 | 2024-07 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | “We need a military that is 100% focused on protecting our country and enhancing our national security—not implementing the Biden-Harris woke agenda.” WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) delivered a floor speech urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to bring the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)that was recently passed out of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) to the floor for a vote. As Alabama’s voice on SASC, Sen. Tuberville fought for key amendments to ensure the U.S. military remains the most lethal fighting force in the world. In the speech, Sen. Tuberville highlighted the continued need to support Israel and the woke agenda that has infiltrated the U.S. military under the Biden-Harris administration. Read the speech below or watch on YouTube or Rumble. “On October 23, 1983, terrorists killed 241 Americans, including 220 Marines, in Beirut, Lebanon. [Yesterday], Israeli Defense Forces reportedly killed a top [Hezbollah] leader responsible for those American lives lost. The events of last night highlight why the Senate needs to now move on the NDAA to strengthen our military and our allies abroad. Instead, Sen. Schumer has done nothing this week but bring low-level nominations to the floor while the bipartisan NDAA gathers dust on his desk. It’s par for the course for Sen. Schumer. Democrats ride the fence on this because Hamas is a key constituency of the Democratic Party. It’s why Kamala Harris couldn’t bring herself to show up for Prime Minister Netanyahu’s congressional address just last week. It’s why the Biden administration has flushed Iran with cash and now Iran is bankrolling terrorism all over the Middle East. But they act surprised when the Middle East is destabilized. They’re more concerned about appeasing our enemies than supporting our friends and allies. Now, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have brought us to the world’s worst border and possibly World War III. It’s the weakest Administration in the history of the United States of Am… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:32:29Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-pushes-for-answers-on-u-s-national-defense-strategy/ | Tuberville Pushes for Answers on U.S. National Defense Strategy | 2024-07-30 | 2024 | 2024-07 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today,U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) questioned Chair of the Commission on the National Defense Strategy Jane Harman and Vice Chair of the Commission on the National Defense Strategy Eric Edelman during a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing. Senator Tuberville asked about the ongoing threat at the southern border, recruiting issues within the U.S. military, the need to end the hate that is being taught in our schools, and whether Ukraine should join NATO. Read excerpts from the Senator’s remarks below or watch on YouTube or Rumble. ON THE THREAT AT THE SOUTHERN BORDER: TUBERVILLE: “Thank you very much for following up on that. Is our southern border a national threat? I’ve only seen it in your report one time.” EDELMAN: “Yes, absolutely. […] Border security is a threat. We do call in the report for additional funding across the agencies of national security, including DHS, which has the fundamental responsibility for the border.” TUBERVILLE: “Yeah. 80,000 Chinese [people have] come across border in the last nine months. Is that a threat? That’s a pretty good threat, isn’t it?” EDELMAN: “It’s a potential threat, Sir. Yes.” TUBERVILLE: “Yeah, huge. I don’t understand why we’re not talking about it more. […] I saw a report the other day where you can order fentanyl from China and make it at your own house. You can order it, [it will] be delivered, and make millions of pills without any repercussion. We’re losing our kids.” ON MILITARY RECRUITMENT: TUBERVILLE: “Your report mentions changing our military standards. Is that correct? To take more young men and women in the military?” EDELMAN: “Part of what you hear from the services when you talk about the recruitment challenges, they face, [Sen.] Tuberville, is that some of the standards are no longer really relevant, and some of it’s an artifact of…” TUBERVILLE: “Such as?” EDELMAN: “Childhood Asthma, for instance. You know, is that something that…” TUBERVILLE: “Flat feet? You know, that’s why a lot of people got out of Vietna… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:32:29Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-tuberville-op-ed-the-globalist-lefts-assault-on-female-olympic-athletes/ | ICYMI: Tuberville op-ed: “The Globalist-Left’s Assault On Female Olympic Athletes” | 2024-07-26 | 2024 | 2024-07 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | “Whether in little league or the Olympics, allowing men to compete in women’s sports is just wrong.” WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) penned an op-ed in OutKick about protecting women’s sports ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. In the piece, Sen. Tuberville exposes the Biden-Harris administration’s complete disregard for the sanctity of women’s sports—as seen in their latest Title IX rewrite. He also highlights USA Boxing’s decision to allow men to box against women and the detrimental impacts that could have on women and the sport. Sen. Tuberville called upon Congress to keep the integrity of female athletics intact and take up his bill to save women’s sports. Read excerpts below, or the full article here. “Prior to becoming a U.S. Senator, I spent 40 years as a coach and an educator. While most people know me as a football coach, my first job out of college was coaching girls’ basketball. Title IX had just been implemented, and I saw firsthand the tremendous impact it had on women’s sports. For the first time, female athletes were given the same opportunities, scholarships, and resources as male athletes. I’ve said many times that Title IX is one of the most consequential bills to come from Congress. The ripple effects of this historic legislation go far beyond college athletics. As a result of the scholarships and funding made available through Title IX, women’s sports have flourished. This will be on full display over the next few weeks as world-class athletes like Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky, Gabby Thomas, and Suni Lee represent the United States in the Olympics. These tremendous athletes serve as excellent role models for the young women in our country dreaming of one day competing on the international stage. Unfortunately, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are willing to sacrifice all of this progress at the altar of woke ideology. Since getting to office, the Biden-Harris administration has taken a sledgehammer to Title IX and women’s sports. Earlier this year, the Education Department issu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:32:29Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-introduces-legislation-to-protect-ancient-alabama-biodiversity/ | Tuberville Introduces Legislation to Protect Ancient Alabama Biodiversity | 2024-07-25 | 2024 | 2024-07 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) introduced the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary Act. This bill would preserve a submerged ancient forest, largely comprised of cypress trees, that was discovered near Gulf Shores, Alabama, after Hurricane Ivan in 2004. Senator Tuberville’s effort would designate the underwater forest as a National Marine Sanctuary—effectively safeguarding the environmental ecosystem created in the underwater forest. U.S. Representative Jerry Carl (R-AL-01) introduced similar legislation in the House. “I am proud to introduce this legislation that ensures Alabama’s distinctive underwater forest remains intact,” said Senator Tuberville. “Alabama boasts of rich biodiversity, and we want to be good stewards of God’s creation. By establishing it as a National Marine Sanctuary, we will preserve this historic forest while ensuring recreational anglers and divers can continue to enjoy the abundant reefs and fish that Alabama offers.” “I am thankful to see Senator Tuberville introduce this bill in the Senate that will protect the natural treasures of the underwater forest off the coast of Alabama,” said Alabama Conservation and Natural Resources Commissioner Chris Blankenship. “This legislation will preserve the ancient trees and stumps from harvest or removal while still allowing recreational anglers and divers access to the abundant reefs and fish in the world-class Alabama Artificial Reef Zones. The bill will also ensure that the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will have a seat at the table to protect local interests when the management plan for the area is developed.” “The Alabama Coastal Foundation is delighted to see the underwater forest legislation move forward in the Senate after the immense bipartisan support in the House. Designating this area as part of our National Marine Sanctuary System is not only good for Alabama’s growing eco-tourism, but also has positive scientific benefits for the entire country,” said Executive Di… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:32:29Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-rubio-introduce-legislation-to-ensure-continuity-of-care-in-the-va/ | Tuberville, Rubio Introduce Legislation to Ensure Continuity of Care in the VA | 2024-07-25 | 2024 | 2024-07 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) in introducing the Ensuring Continuity in Veterans’ Health Act to require the VA to consider continuity of healthcare when deciding whether seeing a provider in the community is in a veteran’s best medical interest. The legislation follows Senator Tuberville’s recent letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough urging him to reassess recent actions taken by the department to drastically cut VA referrals to community care. “Our veterans have sacrificed to defend our country and deserve access to the best care possible,” said Senator Tuberville.“Over the last several years, the Biden-Harris VA has deliberately bogged down the community care referral process to stop veterans from getting the care they are eligible for by law. I am proud to join Senator Rubio’s legislation that will require the VA to add ‘continuity of care’ to its evaluation criteria so that the VA must consider this as a factor to facilitating community care referrals.” “Our veterans have sacrificed so much for this country and often have PTSD or other mental health issues as a result,” said Senator Rubio.“Addressing mental health issues takes trust and time. The Ensuring Continuity in Veterans’ Health Act will ensure our veterans can continue receiving care from their long-term providers that they have established a trusted relationship with.” Also joining Senators Tuberville and Rubio in introducing the legislation are U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS), John Cornyn (R-TX), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), James Lankford (R-OK), John Thune (R-SD), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Rick Scott (R-FL). U.S. Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL-18) introduced companion legislation in the House. Complete text of the bill can be found here. BACKGROUND: As Alabama’s voice on the U.S. Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC), Senator Tuberville has long advocated for quality and timely care for Alabama’s more than 400,000 vet… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:32:29Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-joins-working-group-following-scotus-loper-bright-decision/ | Tuberville Joins Working Group Following SCOTUS Loper Bright Decision | 2024-07-15 | 2024 | 2024-07 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Following the Supreme Court’s ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and 17 Senate colleagues in launching a major effort to remove legislative authority from administrative agencies and place it back where it belongs: Congress. This effort includes introducing the Separation of Powers Restoration Act (SOPRA), launching a working group comprised of Senators that will regularly meet to discuss furthering this goal, and sending letters to 101 agencies that have published more than 50 final rules since 2000 demanding answers on how current regulatory processes will be handled following the Loper Bright decision. “For the past 40 years, unelected bureaucrats have bypassed the legislative branch to impose their will on Americans,” said Senator Tuberville.“For far too long, federal agencies have unilaterally published and enforced burdensome regulations that have crushed American businesses. Not anymore. In ending ‘Chevron deference,’ the Supreme Court rightfully held that elected members of Congress, not the swamp, write and pass laws in this country.” An example of one of the oversight letters can be found below or here, and full text of SOPRA can be found here. “Dear Secretary Becerra, We write to inquire how your agency will apply the Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. As you are aware, the Court recently decided Loper Bright, which overruled the Chevron doctrine, whereby courts show considerable deference to your agency’s formal interpretation of ambiguous terms in the statutes your agency is tasked with administering. Your agency has published 11,497 of final rules since the year 2000. As your rules will be viewed with new scrutiny, we have formed the Senate’s post-Chevron working group to investigate the impacts of Loper Bright and chart a path forward. We believe that agencies should hew closely to the text of duly enacted laws, and we welcome the end of Chevron deference. How… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:32:29Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-tuberville-legislation-by-unanimous-consent/ | Senate Passes Tuberville Legislation by Unanimous Consent | 2024-07-12 | 2024 | 2024-07 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Last night, the U.S. Senate passed Senator Tommy Tuberville’s (R-AL) bipartisan Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024 unanimously. Sen. Tuberville’s legislation reauthorizes the Poison Control Centers (PCC) Network program through 2029, providing lifesaving care to millions of families. Identical legislation cleared the House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously in March. “Poison Centers across the country play a critical role in keeping our families and kids safe,” said Senator Tuberville. “I’m particularly proud of Alabama’s Poison Center at Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham. In addition to providing life-saving treatments, these centers do a great job helping families in crisis, mitigating the burden on emergency rooms, and tracking valuable data about the flow of illicit drugs across the country.” “For more than 70 years Poison Centers have saved countless American lives and continued to keep communities and families safe from poison-related emergencies. By providing expert, confidential, and free guidance through the Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222) Poison Centers also save health care dollars and prevent unnecessary hospital visits,” said Richard Fogelson, CEO of America’s Poison Centers. “Today, Poison Centers are often the unsung heroes on the front lines of responding to emerging public threats. We thank and extend our appreciation to Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Sen. Ben Luján (D-NM), and Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) for championing our mission and recognizing the critical role the nation’s 55 Poison Centers play in protecting the nation’s public health.” Full text of the bill can be found here. BACKGROUND: In May, Senator Tuberville introduced the Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024 with U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and Mitt Romney (R-UT). Following the introduction of the bill, Senator Tuberville and his colleagues passed the legislation unanimously out of HELP committee, 21-0. The PCC Network pro… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:32:29Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-doubles-down-on-efforts-to-prevent-illegal-aliens-from-voting-in-american-elections/ | Tuberville Doubles Down on Efforts to Prevent Illegal Aliens from Voting in American Elections | 2024-07-12 | 2024 | 2024-07 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | Letter demands answers from DOJ by July 19, 2024 WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), U.S. Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ-05), and other legislators in demanding answers from U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland on the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) efforts to prevent foreign nationals from illegally registering to vote in American elections. In their letter, the members demand answers from the DOJ by July 19, 2024. The letter comes on the heels of the U.S. House of Representatives passing its companion to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which Senator Tuberville helped introduce in the Senate. The SAVE Act would prevent foreign nationals from voting in American elections, which is already a federal crime, by requiring proof of U.S. citizenship in order to register to vote in federal elections. “As you are likely aware, the United States has experienced a record number of border encounters since President Biden took office—nearly 10 million—many of whom have been released into, or evaded apprehension while entering, the U.S.,” the members wrote. “We’re writing to inquire regarding the efforts undertaken by your Department to enforce the law that prohibits non-citizens from voting in our elections.” “Plainly, there are opportunities for and instances of non-citizen voter registration, and so the critical question is whether the laws against doing so are being enforced by your Department,” they continued. “There appear to have been few prosecutions by your Department under these laws, and there is no indication that you have been pursuing cases in places like Georgia and Ohio where aliens have been caught registering or voting.” Complete text of the letter can be found here. Other co-signers of the letter include U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Mike Braun (R-IN), Ted Budd (R-NC), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Josh Hawley (R-MO), John Hoeven (R-ND), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Ron Johnson (R-WI), James Lankford (R-… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:32:29Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-helps-secure-550-million-grant-for-i-10-mobile-river-bridge-and-bayway-project/ | Tuberville Helps Secure $550 Million Grant for I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project | 2024-07-12 | 2024 | 2024-07 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) announced a $550 million federal grant for the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project. Senator Tuberville has been working with the U.S. Department of Transportation to secure this grant through the Bridge Investment Program for south Alabama since being sworn into office in 2021. The I-10 bridge, which was built more than 50 years ago, is over capacity due to considerable traffic levels. These factors highlight the dire need to update this critical infrastructure to meet current safety and regulation standards. “Since I took office, I have been working to secure funding for the Mobile bridge and get this project underway,” said Senator Tuberville. “The I-10 bridge is a critical evacuation route for hurricanes and natural disasters and a key economic driver in south Alabama. This crucial grant will help get this project off the ground and benefit every state on the I-10 corridor. I’m grateful that the Department of Transportation exceeded Alabama’s request and recognized the critical importance of this project for the entire country. We look forward to partnering with the Alabama Department of Transportation to get this done.” Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:32:29Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/tuberville-leads-hearing-on-natural-disaster-infrastructure-in-rural-communities/ | Tuberville Leads Hearing on Natural Disaster Infrastructure in Rural Communities | 2024-07-11 | 2024 | 2024-07 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Ranking Member of the AG Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy, led a hearing on the necessity for strong infrastructure to safeguard our rural areas from natural disasters and examine how the federal government can better support rural communities with disaster response, recovery, and resiliency. Senator Tuberville questioned two Alabama natives—Wiregrass Electric Cooperative CEO Brad Kimbro and Alabama Rural Water Association President Mark Bohlin—on the significance of apprenticeship programs for workforce development, cybersecurity, access to disaster assistance for rural communities, and ensuring a diverse portfolio of energy resources for utilities, including fossil fuels. Excerpts from Senator Tuberville’s remarks can be found below or on YouTube or Rumble. OPENING STATEMENT: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for having this [hearing]. This is well needed. And thanks to the witnesses for being here. […] You know, today’s discussion [is] on a very important issue for my constituents in Alabama. We’re on the Gulf and we’re obviously in the tornado fly-away, as we call it, down south. And we live in a in a very vulnerable area of need a lot of times. You know, the state of rural infrastructure during national disasters, a lot of times is lacking, and we all know that. I still have farmers that are still struggling from a hurricane that we had five, six years ago. That have not gotten the need that they’re supposed to have. So, communities never expect to have this happen to them. When [a] tornado, hurricane, or flood unexpectedly strikes, they quickly have to figure out what to do and how to rebuild. [Communities] usually [have to rebuild] on their own, [with a] little bit from the county, city, state, usually the last one to show up is federal, and that needs to change. So, this is a topic all my colleagues should be able to agree on because it’s not partisan. Access to affordable electric, water, and wastewater infrastructure is essential for surviva… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:24:45Z |
| https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-tuberville-joins-kudlow-on-fox-business-network/ | ICYMI: Tuberville Joins Kudlow on Fox Business Network | 2024-07-10 | 2024 | 2024-07 | Republican | Senate | AL | Tommy Tuberville | T000278 | www.tuberville.senate.gov | tuberville | https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined “Kudlow” on Fox Business Network to discuss the current economic state under the Biden-Harris administration and the policies the Republican Party has put forward to get the economy back on track. Senator Tuberville also spoke about the need to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to ensure illegal immigrants do not vote in our elections. Excerpts from Senator Tuberville’s remarks can be found below, and his full interview can be watched here. ON SUCCESS OF TRUMP ECONOMIC POLICIES KUDLOW: “Senator Tuberville, sir, wonderful to see you again. Let me just stay on this theme for one second. All of a sudden, Trump’s policies, which are very similar to the ones—his policies this time, very similar to the ones, his policies in the first term—there was no inflation in the first term. But all of these pundits, and left-wingers, and goodness knows what—they’re all saying it’s going to be inflationary in the second term. Same policies, more inflation, huh? I don’t understand this, Senator Tuberville. I need help. You need to explain it to me.” TUBERVILLE: “Well, we’re in the worst inflation in four decades. 1.4 percent growth—pitiful growth—last quarter, Larry. This country’s in trouble. We keep telling everybody that. I was around the State of Alabama last week, and young kids cannot afford to buy a home. We’re losing our middle class. We’re printing 80,000 dollars a second, 4.6 million dollars a minute. It’s the only way we’re keeping this economy pumped up. And then as you said, the border is out of control. And we’re spending a billion dollars a month—the American taxpayers are, not the federal government. American taxpayers have funded over a billion dollars a month for all these people coming across the border.” KUDLOW: “Well, I would say that Biden policies cause inflation. Wait a minute. That’s what the facts show. The factoids show that. I mean, I just don’t understand how people—Alright, Biden’s gonna be anti-inflationary… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:24:45Z |
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