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Bradley Byrne

Bradley Byrne is the president and CEO of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce and a former Republican congressman who represented Alabama's 1st Congressional District.

Big Breakthrough on Repealing Obamacare

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) The Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, is failing the American people by driving up costs and limiting options for families. President Trump and the Republican controlled Congress have pledged to make repealing and replacing Obamacare a top priority. Well, we had a major breakthrough last week when the House passed the … Continued

Bradley Byrne

May 8, 2017

Opinion

The First 100 Days

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) We are now over 100 days into the Trump Presidency and this era of unified Republican government. Despite what some in the mainstream media may say, a lot has been accomplished. In fact, more bills have been signed into law by President Trump in his First 100 Days than any … Continued

Bradley Byrne

May 1, 2017

Opinion

A Week on the Road

By US Representative Bradley Byrne 11 town hall meetings. Over 700 miles. Six counties. Eight visits. Those are just a few of the numbers from my past week on the road in Southwest Alabama. The House was out of session last week for a District Work Period. Some people call these weeks “recess,” but they … Continued

Bradley Byrne

April 24, 2017

Opinion

Stopping religious persecution

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) This past week, Christians around the world celebrated Holy Week, which culminated on Sunday with Easter. This is a time when we gather with our family and friends to remember the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is about reflecting on the events that led to this treasured … Continued

Bradley Byrne

April 17, 2017

Opinion

More options for working families

Congressman Bradley Byrne (Al-1) In the early part of 2017, much of the focus in Congress has been on rolling back damaging policies of the Obama Administration. We have had real success in these efforts, stopping flawed regulations covering everything from education to the Second Amendment to Planned Parenthood. I think it is critically important … Continued

Bradley Byrne

April 10, 2017

Opinion

Senate should confirm Neil Gorsuch

By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) “When we judges don our robes, it doesn’t make us any smarter, but it does serve as a reminder of what’s expected of us: Impartiality and independence, collegiality and courage.” Those are the words of Neil Gorsuch, a current judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the … Continued

Bradley Byrne

April 3, 2017

Opinion

What’s next for health care?

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Last week was a hectic and monumental week at the US Capitol. As we prepared to mark the 7th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, President Trump was pushing the House to pass his plan to repeal and replace Obamacare. Known as the American Health Care Act, the … Continued

Bradley Byrne

March 27, 2017

Opinion

Why Obamacare must go

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) “In a death spiral.” Those are the words Mark Bertolini, CEO of Aetna, one of our nation’s largest insurance companies, used to describe the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. When I first ran for Congress in 2013, repealing and replacing Obamacare was a top priority. I introduced a bill to … Continued

Bradley Byrne

March 20, 2017

Opinion

Funding our Nation’s Military

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Over the last five years, our nation’s military has seen funding cuts while being asked to do more and more around the globe. This has resulted in a severe readiness crisis. For example, some of our Marines have been forced to get parts for their F-18s off of planes in … Continued

Bradley Byrne

March 14, 2017

Opinion

Stopping a Federal Power Grab

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) American workers deserve responsible, commonsense policies to ensure safe and healthy working conditions. They deserve a federal government that holds bad actors accountable, and a government that takes proactive steps to help employers improve safety protections and prevent injuries and illnesses before they occur. For years, Republicans have called on the … Continued

Bradley Byrne

March 6, 2017