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Senators Jones reintroduces bipartisan legislation to stop predatory unsolicited loans

U.S. Senators Doug Jones (D-Ala.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) have reintroduced bipartisan legislation—the Unsolicited Loan Act —that would halt the predatory practice of mailing high-interest loans to consumers in the form of “live” checks. Often times, when consumers receive these checks in the mail they believe them to be from their bank … Continued
December 16, 2019

Bipartisan NDAA passes the House

Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report on a bipartisan 377 to 48 vote. Alabama Congress members Bradley Byrne, Terri Sewell, Mike Rogers, and Mo Brooks all supported the final version of the NDAA and released statements on passage of the legislation. “This bipartisan bill is a huge … Continued
December 12, 2019

Alabama Republicans denounce impeachment articles against President Trump

Tuesday, House Democrats unveiled two formal articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump (R). Alabama Republican leaders dismissed the Democratic efforts as an attempted coup to overthrow the 2016 election. Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Saks) said in a statement, “Nancy Pelosi and her Socialist horde are in the final stages of their planned coup against … Continued
December 11, 2019

A shameful vote cast by an Alabama congressman

On October 29, the U.S. House of Representatives voted in overwhelming, bipartisan fashion to formally recognize and condemn the Armenian Genocide.  The House resolution was carried by 405 to 11 votes, with three other Representatives voting “present” in apparent protest of the topic. Alabamians may not care about this resolution or (understandably) even be able … Continued
November 11, 2019

Ivey denounces impeachment inquiry as “a political charade”

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey issued a statement Friday in support of President Donald Trump. The governor dismissed the ongoing impeachment inquiry into the President as “a political charade” and “an injustice on our democracy.” Ivey urged Congress to follow Alabama’s example and be more “bipartisan.” “We are witnessing an injustice on our democracy,” Ivey said. … Continued
October 28, 2019

A bipartisan solution to the net neutrality impasse could boost Telehealth

Telemedicine holds the potential to reshape health care delivery in rural America.  Advances in technology and broadband connectivity could open up a world in which farmers and factory workers in rural Black Belt counties have the same access to world-class medical specialists that residents of the world’s largest and wealthiest cities already take for granted. … Continued
October 15, 2019

Sens. Jones, Alexander introduce bill to reform federal student aid application

Monday, Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, and Senator Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, have announced legislation that would reduce and simplify the process of applying for federal student aid to help pay for college. Their bipartisan proposal was included in a broader package of higher education reforms introduced by Sen. Alexander called the Student Aid Improvement Act of … Continued
October 1, 2019

Shelby announces that Senate Committee has advanced defense markup

Tuesday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) conducted a committee markup of the FY2020 Department of Defense Appropriations Act. “The Subcommittee meets this morning to consider the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2020,” said Senator Shelby. “The bill recommends $622.4 billion in base Defense funding, $70.7 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations, and $1.7 … Continued
September 11, 2019

New report shows Doug Jones among most bipartisan Senate members

A new report by Quorum Analytics named Sen. Doug Jones one of the U.S. Senate’s most bipartisan members. The report studied bipartisan actions taken so far in the 116th Congress. It found that of all the bills Jones has cosponsored this year, 47 percent were led by a republican. “Bipartisanship means more than simply reaching … Continued
September 2, 2019

As Democrats fight, national security loses

Protecting the safety of the American people is our must fundamental duty in Congress.  In a city where few things receive bipartisan support, providing for the national defense has remained an area of compromise. For 58 straight years, the House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act. Last month, the Senate did … Continued
July 16, 2019