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Trump signs bill replenishing funds for Payroll Protection Program

Friday, President Donald J. Trump (R) signed a nearly half-trillion-dollar coronavirus relief bill that replenishes the money for the Payroll Protection Program, a Small Business Administration program that makes small-business loans to prevent layoffs during the forced economic shutdown to fight the spread of the coronavirus. The $484 billion bill is the fourth large coronavirus … Continued
April 27, 2020

Aderholt assists Webb Diagnostics as they work on a rapid antibody test

Thursday, Nashville based Webb Diagnostics thanked Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) for his assistance in receiving emergency FDA approval for their innovative rapid antibody test to not only detect active COVID-19 infections; but also past exposure to the virus, possibly indicating immunity to the virus. This type of widespread, rapid testing is an important element in … Continued
April 27, 2020

DHR given initial OK to provide replacement meals to over 407,000 school children

Thursday, the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) announced that it has received initial approval by the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service to issue Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits to eligible students in Alabama. Alabama DHR Commissioner Nancy Buckner said, “We want to ensure that no Alabama child goes hungry during this … Continued
April 24, 2020

Rogers votes to replenish the Payroll Protection Act

Thursday, Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, voted in favor of HR266, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. The House of Representatives passed the bipartisan bill which now goes to President Donald J. Trump (R) for his signature. “Today I voted for the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act,” Rep. Rogers said. … Continued
April 24, 2020

Trump says it is too early for Georgia to reopen its economy

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is set to lift a number of restrictions in Georgia as early as Friday. On Wednesday, President Donald Trump said he disagrees with Kemp’s decision to move quickly to reopen large parts of the state’s economy. “I told the governor of Georgia, Brian Kemp, that I disagree, strongly, with his decision … Continued
April 23, 2020

Aderholt: Business leaders he polled say economy should reopen May 1

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, sent Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey a letter this week stating that the majority consensus of the business leaders he consulted is that the Alabama economy should reopen on May 1. “The majority consensus (64% of respondents) is that Alabamians are prepared to return to work and that the economy should begin … Continued
April 23, 2020

Brooks: Every day Ivey delays reopening causes “more economic suffering”

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, on Wednesday repeated his call for Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to lift the restrictions that have shut down the Alabama economy. “Every day, Governor Ivey delays causes more economic suffering by Alabama’s economy,” Brooks stated on social media. On Monday, Brooks, after consulting with his appointed counsel of advisors, sent a … Continued
April 23, 2020

Brooks advises governor to reopen the Alabama economy

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, transmitted to Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey her request Monday for recommendations by Alabama’s 5th Congressional District Advisory Committee for reviving Alabama’s economy. The Committee was formed at Governor Ivey’s request. The group evaluated the economic effects of Governor Ivey’s “Stay-at-Home Order” and made recommendations on how to best minimize economic damage … Continued
April 21, 2020

Roby announces USDA program to assist farmers impacted by COVID-19

Monday, Alabama Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) informed constituents in an email that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Friday “Announced they are providing $19 billion in relief funds to support American farmers and ranchers who have been impacted by COVID-19.” “The Second District is home to thousands of acres of fertile farmland, and … Continued
April 21, 2020