Congress

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, joined bipartisan colleagues in introducing the Career Advancement Through New Skills Act, H.R. 4088. Representatives Byrne, Mike Thompson, D-CA, Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., and Randy Hultgren, R-Illinois, introduced legislation which would incentivize employers to invest in their employees, giving them the necessary training to close the … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Roy Moore for U.S. Senate campaign announced that Public Service Commission President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh (R) has endorsed Moore for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Jeff Sessions (R). Cavanaugh said in a statement, “Voters across this nation overwhelmingly rejected the failed policies of the Obama era … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Report Friday, U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., praised the Senate’s passage of a budget resolution. “Last night’s Senate passage of the budget resolution is a critical step toward pro-growth tax reform,” Shelby said in a statement. “Congress now has the opportunity to advance a comprehensive tax overhaul that will shift … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, President Donald Trump awarded Huntsville veteran Army Captain Gary Michael Rose – retired – with the Congressional Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor is the most prestigious military award a service member can receive. Rose was awarded his medal for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, October 19, 2017 all six House Republicans in Alabama’s Congressional Delegation  affirmed their support of Judge Roy Moore in the special election to the U.S. Senate. U.S. Representatives Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose), Martha Roby, (R-Montgomery), Mike Rogers (R-Saks), Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville), and Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) all … Continued

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Monday, Airbus announced that it has acquired a 50.01 percent stake in the C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership with Bombardier. While the headquarters and main assembly plant for the Bombardier aircraft, Airbus will move some Bombardier C Series aircraft production to its plant in Mobile. “This acquisition by Airbus … Continued

By Stefano de Stefano Earlier this year, I asked a group of conservatives to imagine how the Republican-controlled Congress would respond if President Trump signed an executive order repealing Obamacare. My question was met with an ominous silence. Last week, the president signed an executive order he described as the opening stages of Obamacare repeal. … Continued

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

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 10, 2017, U.S. Representative Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, announced in an email to constituents that, “The war on coal is over.”  Roby was referencing orders given by EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt rolling back controversial Obama era rules. Congresswoman Roby said, “Great news! This morning Environmental Protection Agency Director … Continued