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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Alabama Newsletter for Wednesday April 09, 2025 ( 9 items )  

Congressman Aderholt Calls on Alabamians to Join "Two Lights of Tomorrow" Commemoration
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release on April 8, 2025: * * * Congressman Aderholt Calls on Alabamians to Join "Two Lights of Tomorrow" Commemoration Washington, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04), a proud member of the America 250 Semiquincentennial Commission, is calling on individuals, schools, churches, and communities across Alabama to participate in a special nationwide commemoration, "Two Lights of Tomorrow," on Friday, April   more

Rep. Barry Moore Reintroduces Legislation to Abolish the Department of Education
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Alabama, issued the following news release on April 7, 2025: * * * Rep. Barry Moore reintroduces legislation to abolish the Department of Education Washington D.C. - Today, Representative Barry Moore (AL-01) reintroduced legislation that would abolish the Department of Education and provide funding directly to states for elementary and secondary education. This bill would deliver President Trump's promise of returning power over education to families  more

Risch, Tuberville Urge Governors to Protect Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch, Tuberville Urge Governors to Protect Women's Sports WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) today sent a letter urging states to adhere to President Trump's Executive Order and keep men out of women's sports. While states like Idaho and Alabama have taken decisive action to protect women's sports, many governors have yet to do so, jeopardizing a fair playing f  more

Rogers: U.S. & NATO Allies Must Work Together to Ensure Credible Deterrence
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release on April 8, 2025: * * * Rogers: U.S. & NATO Allies Must Work Together to Ensure Credible Deterrence Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on U.S. military posture and national security challenges in Europe. Chairman Rogers' remarks as prepar  more

Top Takeaways From Subcommittee on Elections Hearing Revisiting the 2024 Election
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on April 8, 2025: * * * Top Takeaways from Subcommittee on Elections Hearing Revisiting the 2024 Election WASHINGTON - The Committee on House Administration's Subcommittee on Elections held a hearing today titled, "Revisiting the 2024 Election with Secretaries of State." Witnesses: * Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen * Louisiana Secretary of State Nanc  more

Tuberville, Risch Send Letter Urging Governors to Comply with President Trump's Executive Order Protecting Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville, Risch Send Letter Urging Governors to Comply with President Trump's Executive Order Protecting Women's Sports WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) in sending a letter urging states to adhere to President Trump's Executive Order and keep men out of women's sports. While states like Alabama have taken decisive action to protect wo  more

Tuberville, Rogers Lead Effort to Expand the Talladega National Forest
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville, Rogers Lead Effort to Expand the Talladega National Forest Legislation would strengthen conservation efforts and boost tourism in the area. WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL-03) in introducing the Talladega National Forest Expansion Act. The Talladega National Forest Expansion Act would expand the proclamation bound  more

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize Credit Union Boards
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize Credit Union Boards WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined fellow Senate Banking Committee members Senators Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) on the Credit Union Board Modernization Act. "I'm grateful for this legislation that would address an outdated and hindering regulation imposed on ou  more

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Lindsey Graham, Richard Blumenthal, Colleagues in Introducing Hard-Hitting Russia Sanctions
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Lindsey Graham, Richard Blumenthal, Colleagues in Introducing Hard-Hitting Russia Sanctions WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Senators Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and 49 of their bipartisan Senate colleagues to introduce primary and secondary sanctions against Russia and actors supporting Russia's aggression in Ukraine  more