Congressional lines and congressman will remain the same
We essentially have six of our seven districts that are safe Republican seats.
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"Thank you for allowing me to represent you."
Byrne defends Trump for drone strike that killed Iranian General
Thursday, Congressman and U.S. Senate candidate Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, defended President Donald J. Trump’s (R) decision to order a drone strike that killed Iran’s highest ranking general, Lt. General Qasem Soleimani, outside of the Baghdad Airport. “Soleimani was responsible for the death of American citizens and just ordered an attack on our embassy,” Byrne said. … Continued
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Some of us who were former legislators, who served our counties in the Legislature a long time, were considered by many to always be their legislator. A good many of my former constituents still call me with questions or problems. Some ask me how to get in touch with their congressman or senator about a … Continued
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See recent postsThe “Other” Duties of a Congressman
By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne If someone asked you what a Congressman does on a daily basis, I can imagine what would come to your mind: voting on bills, attending committee hearings, holding meetings with others in Washington, and lots of time debating and arguing. Those are in fact major parts of the job, but … Continued
Byrne to serve as negotiator for annual Defense Bill
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
Byrne Sworn In For 114th Congress
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, January 6, 2015, was the first day of the 114th Congress. US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) was sworn in for his first full term representing the First Congressional District of Alabama in the United States House of Representatives. Congressman Byrne will continue serving on the House Committee on … Continued
Byrne Joins House Education and the Workforce Committee
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, April 8, Representative Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose announced that he was selected to join the House Education and the Workforce Committee. This committee has primary jurisdiction over federal education policy, ensuring that the next generation is equipped with the necessary skills to enter the workforce. The … Continued
Bachus Stressing Tornado Safety in Bibb County
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia announced that community storm shelters save lives at the dedication for a new storm shelter in Brent, AL. Rep. Bachus said, “Community storm shelters save lives. We saw that again during the tornadoes that struck Alabama in April 2011. It was a pleasure … Continued
BACHUS ISSUES STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT HEARING ON OBAMACARE
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia issued a written statement after oral arguments concluded at the U.S. Supreme Court on the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (better known as Obamacare). Rep. Bachus said, “My view from inside the legislative process was always that Obamacare represented … Continued