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Brooks supports President Trump’s Space Force efforts

Thursday, President Donald J. Trump (R) announced that he was directing the Pentagon to begin preparing for the creation of Space Force as America’s sixth branch of the armed forces. “I’m hereby directing the Department of Defense and Pentagon to immediately begin the process necessary to establish a space force as the sixth branch of … Continued
August 10, 2018

Byrne applauds passage of the National Defense Authorization Act

Thursday, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) applauded the passage of the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019. The NDAA sets policy and authorizes funding for the entire U.S. military. The bill passed by a strong bipartisan vote of 359 to 54. As a member of the House Armed Services … Continued
July 30, 2018

House passes National Defense Authorization Act

Thursday the U.S. House of Representatives passed HR5515, the House and Senate Conference Report for the FY 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA authorizes America’s national security programs. Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) voted in favor of passage of the NDAA. “America faces our most complex and grave set of threats since World War … Continued
July 27, 2018

Shelby says that Senate takes another step towards regular order

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, said that that he is, “Proud that the Senate is taking another step toward regular order in the appropriations process. Senator Shelby delivered his remarks on the floor of the Senate during the consideration of HR6147. This bill packages four Fiscal Year 2019 appropriations measures, including Interior, Environment, and Related … Continued
July 25, 2018

Brooks: Trump is right to demand NATO allies spend more on defense

Wednesday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) announced his support for President Donald J Trump’s (R) efforts to have North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies contribute more to Europe’s defense. Brooks says that the U.S. pays more of its domestic product than any other NATO nation. “America cannot afford to be the cop on every street corner in … Continued
July 12, 2018

Shelby’s FY2019 defense appropriations bill approved by subcommittee

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, on Monday announced that the subcommittee successfully advanced its FY2019 funding bill. Shelby says that this funding bill makes essential investments in our military and supports programs necessary to protect U.S. national security interests. “This bill sustains U.S. force structure and improves military readiness,” Sen. Shelby said. “It also recommends … Continued
June 27, 2018

Ethics Commission again rewrites campaign finance laws

Ignorance of the law is no defense, unless you happen to be a person who makes the laws. The Alabama Ethics Commission on Wednesday voted unanimously to — for the third time — wipe away the fees levied against politicians, donors and political action committees who violated campaign finance laws by filing reports late. In … Continued
June 7, 2018

Army asks for $182 billion during Shelby subcommittee hearing

Tuesday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, conducted a subcommittee hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2019 funding request and budget justification for the U.S. Army. Dr. Mark T. Esper, Secretar of the Army, and General Mike A. Milley, Chief of Staff of the Army, testified before the Subcommittee. Shelby questioned Esper and General Milley on … Continued
May 16, 2018

Shelby holds hearing to consider defense health program

Thursday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, conducted a subcommittee hearing to consider the Fiscal Year 2019 budget request for the Defense Health Program. “I am pleased to welcome our distinguished panel to review the funding request for the military health system and medical readiness of our service members,” Shelby said. The panel included: Lieutenant General … Continued
April 27, 2018