Congress

Aderholt says low Census response rate will come with big consequences for Alabama

Alabama trails the nation in 2020 Census response and that matters, says Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, in an email to his 4th Congressional District constituents. “In more ways than we could possibly name, Alabama is the best state in the nation,” Aderholt said. “However, when it comes to the 2020 Census, we are sitting in … Continued

September 21, 2020

Aderholt supports the Republican Commitment to America plan

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, released a statement this week in support of the Republican Commitment to America, a plan put forth by House Republicans if the voters will give them control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the upcoming elections. “The future of our country will be determined in the next few months,” Aderholt … Continued

September 16, 2020

Sen. Doug Jones: “I voted no because the American people deserve better”

"If we let this pass, there would never be another opportunity to do more, to get help to the people who need it," Jones said. "That’s why I voted no. I voted no because the American workers deserve better.”

September 11, 2020

ALGOP hits Jones for vote against “slimmed-down” COVID-19 relief bill

Senate Democrats held up a $300 billion Republican coronavirus stimulus package, and Alabama Sen. Doug Jones was among the Democrats who voted against the GOP’s slimmed down coronavirus relief bill. Republicans were quick to slam Jones for the vote against another round of coronavirus aid. Alabama Republican Party Chair Terry Lathan condemned Jones’s vote against … Continued

September 11, 2020

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks to host “Academy Day” in late September

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Alabama, announced that representatives of the five U.S. service academies will join him on Sept. 27 for an informational session for high school students interested in attending. “I need your help getting the word out! Sunday, September 27th, I’ll be joining representatives from the five U.S. service academies in hosting the 2020 … Continued

September 9, 2020

Senate returns to Washington with no coronavirus aid package deal

The members of the U.S. Senate return to Washington D.C. on Tuesday for what is expected to be a tumultuous post-Labor Day stretch. Negotiations on another coronavirus relief package failed before the Senate recessed in early August and, as of Monday, there were no signs that the impasse has been resolved with the November elections … Continued

September 8, 2020

Aderholt condemns Democrats for Postal Service “sham”

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, called the crisis at the U.S. Postal Service “concocted” and a “sham.” At the urging of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, Democrats passed a post office package to pump more money into the USPS and block reforms being implemented by the postmaster general. “To call the past few weeks ‘eventful’ would … Continued

September 8, 2020

Brooks continues fight against Confucius Institutes

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, announced Thursday that he has cosponsored the bipartisan Concerns Over Nations Funding University Campus Institutes in the United States Act, or CONFUCIUS Act. The CONFUCIUS Act is sponsored by U.S. Rep. Donna Shalala, D-Florida. The CONFUCIUS Act establishes requirements for colleges and universities that receive federal funding and have contracts or … Continued

September 1, 2020

James Averhart rips Bradley Byrne for vote against bill to support Postal Service

The Democratic candidate in Alabama’s 1st Congressional District expressed concern Tuesday over Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, voting against a bill to provide $25 million to the U.S. Postal Service, and that would block cost-cutting measures many worry are slowing the mail and could jeopardize mail-in, or absentee, voting. Byrne on Tuesday said he voted against … Continued

August 26, 2020

Byrne: Democratic Postal Service bill was a “new low” for “posturing”

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, voted against the Delivering for America Act, a bill that would provide $25 billion in emergency funding for the United States Postal Service to maintain its present level of service. It would also block a number of cost-cutting measures and reforms that the postmaster general is trying to implement. Byrne released … Continued

August 25, 2020