119th Congress

Congress / Elections

Candidate urges Alabama senators to pledge not to trade stocks while in office

Senate candidate Craig Jelks demanded full financial transparency and zero stock trading from Alabama's senators following recent late disclosures.

Wesley Walter

February 3, 2026

Sen. Britt celebrates passage of record $901 billion defense spending bill

The $901 billion bill included a military pay increase, Ukraine aid, construction funding for Alabama bases and rollbacks of Pentagon diversity initiatives.

Alex Jobin

December 22, 2025

Sens. Britt and Tuberville sign onto “Back the Blue Act”

The proposed legislation would significantly increase criminal penalties for assaults against law enforcement and expand where officers can legally carry firearms.

Alex Jobin

December 10, 2025

Congress moves to limit lawmakers’ stock trading over ethics concerns

Congress is considering banning stock trades by members as scrutiny grows over investments.

Mary Claire Wooten

November 19, 2025

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. speaks at the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be Defense secretary, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.()

Sen. Tuberville reverses on filibuster under pressure from Trump

Tuberville, once a staunch defender of the filibuster, changed his stance, now echoing Trump's calls to end it and reopen the government.

Alex Jobin

November 7, 2025

Rep. Barry Moore introduces bill to provide Americans released from custody with photo ID

This legislation aims to reduce recidivism and create a clearer pathway toward becoming a productive citizen by providing crucial identification.

Alex Jobin

September 10, 2025

Sens. Britt, Tuberville sign onto legislation to prevent government shutdowns

Britt and Tuberville backed a bill that would prevent federal shutdowns, requiring Congress to stay in D.C. until budget work is done.

Alex Jobin

September 9, 2025

Sen. Katie Britt reflects on first seven months of 119th Congress

Britt highlighted legislative actions from the 119th Congress, from border security to housing, and safeguarding vital Alabama programs and projects.

Alex Jobin

August 13, 2025

Sen. Tuberville proposes bill to ban students from select countries from studying in US

Tuberville's proposed bill aims to restrict students from several nations, citing national security and educational access for Americans.

Alex Jobin

August 1, 2025

U.S. Senate commemorates 65th anniversary of Marshall Space Flight Center

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution commending Marshall Space Flight Center's legacy and critical contributions to space exploration.

Alex Jobin

July 31, 2025