Bradley Byrne

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Byrne, Zeigler, GOP congressional delegation oppose Baldwin immigrant detention sites

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, led a group of colleagues from Alabama and Florida in sending a letter to urge the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense to halt efforts to house illegal immigrants at two outlying Navy airfields in south Baldwin County, Alabama. State Auditor Jim Zeigler also sent a letter to … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 27, 2018

Alabama mourns the loss of Bridgette Marshall

Following the death of Bridgette Marshall, the wife of Attorney General Steve Marshall, a number of public officials, including Governor Kay Ivey, expressed their sadness at her sudden death. “This morning, I was incredibly saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Bridgette Marshall. Bridgette was the loving wife of Attorney General Steve Marshall and … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 25, 2018

House passes bill to combat opioid epidemic

The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed HR6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, which includes over 45 separate bills to combat the national opioid crisis. The bipartisan package passed by a vote of 396 to 14. Congressman Bradley Byrne said: “The opioid crisis has infiltrated communities all across our country and torn … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 25, 2018

Byrne, Rogers and Roby were decisive votes to pass the Farm Bill

Thursday June 21, 2018 U.S. Representatives Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, Mike Rogers, R-Saks, and Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, voted in favor of HR2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act, also known as the 2018 Farm Bill. This bill passed the House by just two votes 213 to 211. Congressman Rogers said, “I was pleased today to see the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 22, 2018

Byrne says he is “profoundly disturbed” by information in the IG’s Report

Friday, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) said that he is “profoundly disturbed” by the report by the Department of Justice’s Inspector General Michael Horowitz and that “The reports casts a cloud over the FBI. The Inspector General was highly critical of the FBI’s handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation prior to the 2016 presidential election. … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 18, 2018

Secretary of State John Merrill predicts good turnout for Tuesday’s primary

Secretary of State John Merrill is expecting a good turnout for Tuesday’s Republican and Democrat primary. “We anticipate between 25 and 30 present of our registered voters participating in the primary on Tuesday,” Merrill informed Alabama Political Reporter on Sunday. “That would mean between 844,00 and 1.1 million people would go to the polls,” Tuesday, … Continued

Bill Britt

June 4, 2018

Trump signs Right to Try Act, allowing terminally ill patients to attempt experimental drugs

President Donald Trump signed the Right to Try Act into law on Wednesday. The law would allow terminally ill patients to attempt experimental drugs that do not yet have approval from the Food and Drug Administration. Several members of the Alabama congressional delegation have been vocal proponents for passage of the legislation. “I was proud … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 31, 2018

Alabama leaders comment on Memorial Day

Monday, a number of Alabama leaders made comments and statements expressing their gratitude to those who paid the ultimate price for this country in our many, many wars and armed conflicts. Below are the comments by the leaders: “Today on Memorial Day, we remember the courageous men & women who have made the ultimate sacrifice … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 29, 2018

Indian council member says Gov. Ivey is ace-in-the-hole — but not so fast

Behind closed doors in Atmore and in the halls of the U.S. Senate, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians are desperate to pass a Land Reaffirmation Act that would ensure tribal lands are safe from any lawsuit challenging their legitimacy. PCI Tribal Council Vice President Robbie McGhee, for months, has been telling his fellow council … Continued

Bill Britt

May 23, 2018

Byrne, Brooks call on Mueller to “wrap up” investigation

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, said that Special Counsel Robert Mueller has accomplished very little and said it is time to wrap up the investigation. Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, said that the investigation should not continue past July. Congressman Byrne said, “It has been one year since Robert Mueller was appointed to investigate Russian collusion related … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 18, 2018