115th Congress

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, was named the Ranking Member of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee within the House Education and Labor Committee on Jan. 29 for Congress. Bryne acted as the chairman for the subcommittee during the 115th Congress. As Republicans are now the minority of the House, the Republican chosen to lead in the subcommittee is … Continued

Some of the greatest sporting events in history have come down to the wire. Those bottom of the ninth, fourth and inches, double overtime plays are what stand out in our memories as the greatest successes or the worst defeats in sports history. Similarly, we here in Washington are entering our own home stretch of … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON, DC—Tuesday, January 2, 2017, US Representative Mike Rogers (R-Alabama) re-introduced his legislation for the United States to leave the United Nations. On the opening day of the 115th Congress, Rogers stated, “My first act of the new Congress was to reintroduce my bill to end the United States’ … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON—Tuesday, January 3, 2017, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) was sworn in for his sixth term in the United States Senate. “It is a tremendous honor and privilege to represent the people of Alabama for another six years in the United States Senate,” Shelby stated. “In this next term, … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, January 3, 2017, the House of Representatives will convene for the first session of the 115th Congress. All of the incumbents in the Alabama Congressional delegation are returning. US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) has been nominated as US Attorney General by President-elect Donald Trump. If Sessions is … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, December 7, 2016, US Representative Terri Sewell (D-Selma) was selected as Vice-Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition in the House of Representatives. Congresswoman Sewell said in a statement on social media, “Proud to be a part of the New Democrat Coalition Leadership Team for the 115th … Continued