Congressman Bradley Byrne

The House is working for the American People

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Last week in Washington, all eyes were on the Senate Intelligence Committee where former FBI Director James Comey was sent to testify. The hearing was a media circus. News outlets used countdown clocks in the lead up to the “big moment.” Of course it is important to get to the … Continued

Bradley Byrne

June 12, 2017

Opinion

Big Breakthrough on Repealing Obamacare

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) The Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, is failing the American people by driving up costs and limiting options for families. President Trump and the Republican controlled Congress have pledged to make repealing and replacing Obamacare a top priority. Well, we had a major breakthrough last week when the House passed the … Continued

Bradley Byrne

May 8, 2017

Opinion

The First 100 Days

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) We are now over 100 days into the Trump Presidency and this era of unified Republican government. Despite what some in the mainstream media may say, a lot has been accomplished. In fact, more bills have been signed into law by President Trump in his First 100 Days than any … Continued

Bradley Byrne

May 1, 2017

Opinion

More options for working families

Congressman Bradley Byrne (Al-1) In the early part of 2017, much of the focus in Congress has been on rolling back damaging policies of the Obama Administration. We have had real success in these efforts, stopping flawed regulations covering everything from education to the Second Amendment to Planned Parenthood. I think it is critically important … Continued

Bradley Byrne

April 10, 2017

Opinion

What’s next for health care?

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Last week was a hectic and monumental week at the US Capitol. As we prepared to mark the 7th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, President Trump was pushing the House to pass his plan to repeal and replace Obamacare. Known as the American Health Care Act, the … Continued

Bradley Byrne

March 27, 2017

Opinion

Why Obamacare must go

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) “In a death spiral.” Those are the words Mark Bertolini, CEO of Aetna, one of our nation’s largest insurance companies, used to describe the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. When I first ran for Congress in 2013, repealing and replacing Obamacare was a top priority. I introduced a bill to … Continued

Bradley Byrne

March 20, 2017

Opinion

Stopping a Federal Power Grab

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) American workers deserve responsible, commonsense policies to ensure safe and healthy working conditions. They deserve a federal government that holds bad actors accountable, and a government that takes proactive steps to help employers improve safety protections and prevent injuries and illnesses before they occur. For years, Republicans have called on the … Continued

Bradley Byrne

March 6, 2017

Opinion

Taking better care of our veterans

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) I’ve held over 75 town hall meetings since being elected to Congress, and these meetings allow me to get a feel for what issues are most important to the people I represent. At every single town hall meeting, I get at least one question about problems at the Department of Veterans … Continued

Bradley Byrne

February 28, 2017

Opinion

Maintaining a Navy

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) The shipbuilding industry has always been critically important to those of us living on and around the Gulf Coast. Our area has a proud tradition of building warships and supporting the military. For example, we build the Littoral Combat Ship and Expeditionary Fast Transport at Austal in Mobile. Important military vessels … Continued

Bradley Byrne

February 13, 2017

Opinion

Pro-life policies in the spotlight

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Last Friday, thousands of people arrived in Washington, DC to march for an important cause: pro-life policies. The annual March for Life brings together people from all different backgrounds: Democrats and Republicans, men and women, young and old, southerners and northerners. This year’s march was especially notable as Vice President Mike … Continued

Bradley Byrne

January 31, 2017