Bob Goodlatte

The House of Representatives reportedly is considering scheduling a vote on a balanced budget amendment later this week. U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, said that he supports passage of a balanced budget amendment. “I strongly support passage of a Balanced Budget Amendment,” Byrne said. “Since coming to Congress, I have introduced my own balanced budget … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON, DC—Thursday, January 12, 2017, US Representative Martha Roby (R-AL2) has been assigned to serve on the House Judiciary Committee, which has jurisdiction over criminal statutes, administration of federal courts, immigration policy and regulatory procedure, among others. Roby stated that she is honored to serve on the committee and … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON, DC—On Wednesday, January 11, 2017, the House passed HR5, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017. US Representative Martha Roby (R-Alabama) celebrated the bill’s passage saying it provides long overdue relief to American job creators and families. “For years, the rising tide of federal regulations has hampered our economy,” … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON—Tuesday, January 3, 2017, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) supported killing changes to the Office of Congressional Ethics. The changes included renaming the OCE the “Office of Congressional Complaint Review,” placing it under the oversight of the House Ethics Committee. The bill would have also required the OCE to adhere … Continued