Alabama congressmen honor law enforcement during National Police Week
Members of Alabama's congressional delegation saluted the dedication and sacrifice of America’s law enforcement officers.
Defund the Police
Palmer, Aderholt support appropriations and COVID-19 relief bill
This bill funds the federal government through fiscal year 2021.
Brooks, Byrne vote against latest version of House coronavirus relief bill
This version was $2.2 trillion, slimmed down in an effort to reach an agreement with Republicans who have offered only a $1 trillion proposal in negotiations.
Brooks supports DOJ decision to declare New York City an “anarchist jurisdiction”
Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Alabama, on Tuesday said the New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and other “socialist Democrat elected officials” have “utterly failed to maintain law and order.” Brooks said that the lack of leadership has led the U.S. Department of Justice to declare New York City an “anarchist jurisdiction.” President Donald Trump issued … Continued
Rogers disappointed Democrats have not offered a Homeland Security reauthorization
Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, wrote an editorial in the Washington Examiner saying that he is disappointed but not surprised that Democrats have yet to offer a reauthorization package for the Department of Homeland Security. “It’s been over 1,100 days since the last Department of Homeland Security authorization bill was introduced in the U.S. House of … Continued
Aderholt supports the Republican Commitment to America plan
Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, released a statement this week in support of the Republican Commitment to America, a plan put forth by House Republicans if the voters will give them control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the upcoming elections. “The future of our country will be determined in the next few months,” Aderholt … Continued
Congressman Mo Brooks signs “Police Pledge”
Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Alabama, announced Wednesday that he has signed Heritage Action for America’s “Police Pledge.” “I back the blue,” Brooks said. “Unfortunately, Socialist Democrat elected officials — beholden to criminal elements who they rely on for votes — undermine law enforcement at every turn. As for me, I support law enforcement in their daily … Continued
Barry Moore signs police pledge
Second Congressional District candidate Barry Moore signed the Police Pledge in front of a group of supporters Monday. Moore said he signed the Police Pledge to reaffirm his strong support for law enforcement. “Our law enforcement officers do tremendous work on our behalf,” Moore said. The Police Pledge reads, “A lawful society—free from mob rule … Continued
Brooks: 100 percent of Americans should support law enforcement officers
Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, on Monday, shared polling showing that most Americans oppose the “defund the police” movement. Brooks defended law enforcement officers and added that 100 percent of “Americans should support law enforcement.” “Nearly 2 in 3 Americans oppose the dangerous ‘Defund the Police’ movement, according to an ABC News poll,” Brooks wrote … Continued
Byrne supports Senate Republicans police reform bill
Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, on Wednesday announced that he was supporting of Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, and Senate Republicans’ plan to reform policing in this country, the JUSTICE Act. “I applaud Senator Tim Scott for his leadership on the #JUSTICEAct, and I hope Congress will come together in a bipartisan manner to pass this … Continued