WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement following House passage of H. Res. 1469. "It's unacceptable that three years later, no one from the Biden-Harris administration has been held accountable for the catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan. "The consequences of the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Mike Turner (R-OH), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Tom Cole (R-OK), Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, Ken Calvert (R-CA), Chairman of the House Appropria  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: In response to the Mexican Government's continued efforts to seize Vulcan Material's deep-water port in Quintana Roo, Mexico, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) led a letter to the Ambassador of Mexico to the United States condemning Mexico's actions. Regarding the letter, Rep. Palmer released the following statement: "Mexico's continued disregard for the rule of law signals to companies in the United State  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) led her colleagues in a moment of silence for the victims of the Birmingham Five Points South shooting on the House Floor. Rep. Sewell was joined by her colleagues of the Alabama delegation and other representatives whose districts have been affected by gun violence. Watch it on YouTube here. Rep. Sewell: It is with great sadness that I rise to recognize the victims   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted in favor of a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown and fund the federal government at current levels through December 20, 2024. Despite Republican infighting, House Democrats united to responsibly keep the government open. Sadly, 82 House Republicans followed former President Trump's orders and attempted to shut down the government over disproven e  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: "The issues plaguing American producers are directly linked to the harmful policies." 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.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: 'Let's deliver a win for the American people, for Alabama, and for Lulu' Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today spoke on the Senate floor in support of her bipartisan legislation, Lulu's Law, which would codify shark attacks as events for which wireless emergency alerts (WEAs) may be transmitted. This would ensure authorized local, state, tribal, and federal government officials have the confidence to quickly d  more