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Byrne applauds passage of the National Defense Authorization Act

Thursday, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) applauded the passage of the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019. The NDAA sets policy and authorizes funding for the entire U.S. military. The bill passed by a strong bipartisan vote of 359 to 54. As a member of the House Armed Services … Continued
July 30, 2018

House passes National Defense Authorization Act

Thursday the U.S. House of Representatives passed HR5515, the House and Senate Conference Report for the FY 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA authorizes America’s national security programs. Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) voted in favor of passage of the NDAA. “America faces our most complex and grave set of threats since World War … Continued
July 27, 2018

House passes Defense Authorization bill

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 14, 2017, Congress passed the Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).  The NDAA sets policy and authorizes spending for the entire U.S. military, and the bill must be passed each year.  The bill passed by a vote of 356 to 70. Following negotiations between the … Continued
November 15, 2017

Byrne says final NDAA authorizes three Littoral Combat ships

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, announced that he helped secure authorization for the construction of three Littoral Combat Ships in the final version of the Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act. The NDAA was released today. “Securing the authorization for three more Littoral Combat Ships is a big … Continued
November 9, 2017

Byrne to serve as negotiator for annual Defense Bill

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Friday, U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, was appointed to serve as a member of the House conference committee for the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act. The NDAA is passed annually and sets policy and authorizes funding for the military. A conference committee of House and Senate members has been … Continued
October 16, 2017

Governor Ivey applauds Austal announcement of new US Navy ship order

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, Austal USA announced it has been tasked by the U.S. Navy to build an additional Littoral Combat Ship, the 15th such ship in the class. After the announcement, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said in a statement, “When Alabama’s businesses succeed, Alabamians succeed. Austal USA is a 21st-Century, technology-driven, … Continued
October 10, 2017

Secretary of State’s office wins award for mock election

By Staff Report Wednesday, March 21, 2017, The Alabama Secretary of State’s Office is delighted to announce that we were honored with The National Association of State Boards of Education Award for Outstanding Leadership in Voter Education from The National Student/Parent Mock Election. The award is given to states across the US who have organized … Continued
March 22, 2017

House Passes Defense Appropriations Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 8, 2017, The US House of Representatives passed of HR1301, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017. The Legislation passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 371 to 48. US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) wrote, “The House passed the Fiscal Year 2017 … Continued
March 15, 2017

Top stories to watch in 2017

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter 2016 is over, and 2017 is here. 2016 was a year full of big political news, and we at The Alabama Political Reporter anticipate 2017 to be no less intense. The election of Donald Trump (R) as President of the United States was the biggest national news story of … Continued
January 2, 2017