Congress

Tuberville introduces Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act

When the federal government settles a lawsuit, funds will go only to the victims, the injured parties in the dispute, or the Treasury — not outside groups.

June 18, 2021

Sewell votes to make Juneteenth a federal holiday

The bill will now go to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law.

June 17, 2021

Rogers concerned a diminished defense budget weakens the Navy

Admiral Michael Gilday, chief of Naval Operations, told Rogers that under President Joe Biden's budget, the Navy’s budget has declined.

June 17, 2021

Rogers opposes cutting $16 billion from Biden’s defense budget request

Rogers said House Democrats’ budget cuts $16 billion from Biden’s budget but does not detail where that cut would come from.

June 15, 2021

Sewell introduces legislation to create new wastewater grants for underserved communities

Many communities in the Black Belt have severe wastewater issues.

June 14, 2021

Mo Brooks uses video of wife’s encounter with investigator to raise funds

The congressman’s campaign detailed the incident in an email to supporters on Wednesday.

June 10, 2021

Tuberville says Democrats’ spending puts economic recovery at risk

Fuel, lumber, bricks, corn, wheat, copper, housing and labor have gotten more expensive in the last year, sparking fears of inflation.

June 9, 2021

Katie Britt announces U.S. Senate candidacy

"We don’t just need a senator from Alabama, we need a Senator for Alabama.”

June 8, 2021

Former firefighter advocates for fellow renal failure patients

Terry Peeler of Livingston is urging lawmakers to support bipartisan legislation that offers coverage for dialysis patients.

June 8, 2021

Mo Brooks gets subpoena, claims trespass

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has sued Brooks and three others over their involvement in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot.

June 7, 2021