Congressman Bradley Byrne

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Live in hope this Christmas

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) It’s that time of the year again. It’s the time we hurry from store to store looking for that perfect gift for our loved ones. It’s the time when many travel around the country to spend time with their families. It’s the time where we dust off the cookbooks to … Continued

Bradley Byrne

December 19, 2017

Opinion

Two big things you may have missed

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) I understand why people are so frustrated with politics these days. The American people want action, and it may not seem like much is actually getting accomplished. I share those concerns, but my frustration is not connected to my work in the House of Representatives. Despite the media’s infatuation with … Continued

Bradley Byrne

November 27, 2017

Opinion

Honoring Our Veterans

By Congressman Bradley Byrne On November 11, we will celebrate Veterans Day and honor those who have served our nation. This is a day set aside to share our deep appreciation with all those, from the Battle of Yorktown to the War on Terror, who have fought to keep us safe and to protect the … Continued

Bradley Byrne

November 6, 2017

Byrne applauds largest oil and gas lease sale in US history

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, announced that he supports a decision by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke that the department is proposing the largest oil and gas lease sale ever held in the United States. The lease sale is an incredible 76,967,935 acres in federal waters … Continued

Brandon Moseley

October 25, 2017

Opinion

Cutting through the noise

US Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) There has been a lot of noise coming out of Washington and in the national news media. If you listen to all the noise, you would think the only thing happening in our nation’s capital is staffing drama at the White House and an ongoing Russia investigation. Those topics consume … Continued

Bradley Byrne

July 31, 2017

Opinion

“Buy America” policies are good for Alabama

By U.S. Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) President Trump recently devoted a week to celebrating the importance of “Made in America” products with special events at the White House. I was pleased to see the President shining a spotlight on the many first-class items produced here in the United States. I often meet with manufacturing leaders … Continued

Bradley Byrne

July 24, 2017

Opinion

Rebuilding, reforming, and repairing our military

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) There is no greater responsibility of the Federal government than to provide for the safety and security of the American people. I have found myself making this point over and over again throughout my short time in Congress. With the wide range of issues under debate here in Washington, some … Continued

Bradley Byrne

July 18, 2017

Opinion

Combatting illegal immigration

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Kate Steinle became a household name in 2015 after the 32-year old was shot and killed by an illegal immigrant in San Francisco. It was a horrific event that shined light on some serious flaws in our Nation’s immigration system. The man who killed her, Juan Francisco Lopez-Sanchez, was in our … Continued

Bradley Byrne

July 11, 2017

Opinion

Putting Americans back to work

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) You have probably read the stories about how Republicans and Democrats can never get along and how it has caused absolutely nothing to get done in Washington. While that may make a good narrative for the media, it is not accurate. In fact, just this past week, Congress came together … Continued

Bradley Byrne

June 26, 2017

Opinion

A Red Snapper victory

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) We recently had a major victory for our area’s Red Snapper fishermen and the coastal communities, which benefit from a longer Red Snapper season. Last Wednesday, the Federal Department of Commerce announced an emergency extension of the 2017, Red Snapper season for recreational fishermen. As you probably remember, it was announced … Continued

Bradley Byrne

June 20, 2017