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Roby works on improvements to Dannelly Field to support the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter

U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, briefed constituents on her efforts to fund improvements to Montgomery County’s Dannelly Field so that the Alabama Air National Guard can receive the Air Force’s newest fighter, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. “Last Wednesday, I spoke on the House floor during consideration of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations … Continued
June 25, 2019

Shelby announces DOT grant for transportation infrastructure improvements in Huntsville

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Transportation granted the City of Huntsville a total of $8,000,000 for rail infrastructure and safety improvements along Old Highway 20. “I am pleased to hear that this funding will allow for improvements to Old Highway 20 in Huntsville,” said Senator Shelby. “This project … Continued
June 12, 2019

Sen. Richard Shelby turns 85 this week. He is a treasure.

Our Senior U.S. Senator, Richard Shelby, turns 85 this week. In March he reached another milestone – he surpassed Senator John Sparkman as the longest serving U.S. Senator in Alabama history. Shelby has been our senator for 32 plus years. Alabama has a treasure in Richard Shelby. He is not only the longest serving U.S. … Continued
May 8, 2019

Shelby announces $43.3 million for new agricultural facility at Auburn

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced Monday that Auburn University will be receiving $43.3 million in federal funds to construct a new U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service and National Soil Dynamics Laboratory as part of the agency’s capital improvement strategy. “I am proud to have secured funding for the new ARS facility in … Continued
February 26, 2019

Brooks introduces bill requiring timely pay for federal workers during a shutdown

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, on Tuesday introduced HR271, the No Work Without Pay Act, a bill that requires the federal government to timely pay all employees who work during a government shutdown. “During a federal government shutdown, federal employees are treated in two different ways. Roughly 380,000 federal workers are ‘furloughed’ (sent home without … Continued
January 9, 2019

Senate passes defense FY2019 appropriations bill

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) announced final Senate passage of the Fiscal Year 2019 (FY2019) Defense Appropriations Act. The bill was included in the conference report to accompany H.R. 6157, the minibus appropriations package which also contains the FY2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies funding bill. The package provides $674.4 billion … Continued
September 19, 2018

Shelby speaks at dedication ceremony for Mobile federal courthouse

Friday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) delivered remarks at the dedication ceremony for the new federal courthouse for the Southern District of Alabama in Mobile. “Today’s dedication is a historic moment for the city of Mobile, the Southern District of Alabama, and the Eleventh Circuit,” said Senator Shelby. “It is my hope that decisions made … Continued
September 13, 2018

What’s next for Congress?

The House returns to session this week after the month-long August District Work Period, and there are many important legislative items that need our attention. August was a busy time back in Southwest Alabama listening to the people I have the honor of representing. I appreciate all those who took time to visit my office, … Continued
September 4, 2018

Shelby says Appropriations Committee is restoring America’s defenses

Friday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, spoke in the Senate floor in favor of HR6157. Shelby said that passing the bill will accelerate rebuilding America’s military. HR6157 is a bill that packages two Fiscal Year 2019 appropriations measures – Department of Defense; and Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies. These are the … Continued
August 22, 2018

Shelby says that Senate takes another step towards regular order

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, said that that he is, “Proud that the Senate is taking another step toward regular order in the appropriations process. Senator Shelby delivered his remarks on the floor of the Senate during the consideration of HR6147. This bill packages four Fiscal Year 2019 appropriations measures, including Interior, Environment, and Related … Continued
July 25, 2018