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Jones introduces bipartisan bill providing tax relief to military families

Sen. Doug Jones introduced legislation alongside other senators on Wednesday that would provide tax relief for survivor benefits received by children of military members who lost their lives during service. The bill, called the Gold Star Family Tax Relief Act, would reverse a 2017 provision to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that raised taxes … Continued
May 9, 2019

Jones bill aiming to end “widow’s tax” reaches majority support

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, announced on Tuesday that his Military Widow’s Tax Elimination Act gained its 61st cosponsor, passing the threshold of 60 cosponsors needed to ensure a vote on the Senate floor. The bill aims to allow military widows and widowers to collect money from both the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the … Continued
May 1, 2019

Jones backs Biden for president, sparking criticism from ALGOP

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, quickly endorsed his longtime friend and former Vice President Joe Biden for president Thursday, just hours after Biden announced his plans to run for the Democratic Party nomination in 2020. Jones said on Twitter Thursday he would be supporting Biden’s campaign. The quality that makes Joe stand out is his ability … Continued
April 26, 2019

Sen. Doug Jones visits Middle East with congressional delegation

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, is currently traveling to Afghanistan, Iraq and other nations in the Middle East alongside other members of the Senate Armed Services Committee. The trip’s purpose is to survey political developments in the region and their impact on counter-terrorism operations and America’s national security and to get a firsthand look at operational … Continued
April 15, 2019

Sen. Doug Jones urges Senate to take action on disaster relief

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Ala, recently expressed disapproval over the Senate’s failure to reach a decision on disaster recovery efforts for states who recently faced natural disasters, calling the dispute a “political tug-of-war.” The Senate has continually disagreed over the level of funding to be provided for Puerto Rico and have yet to reach a decision … Continued
April 12, 2019

Sen. Jones introduces bipartisan Access Broadband Act

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, has introduced legislation that he hopes will bring growth to underserved communities in the country through broadband resources. Jones introduced the Access Broadband Act on April 5, a bipartisan bill that aims to simplify broadband services and application for access for smaller communities and companies. “In today’s economy, high-speed internet is … Continued
April 9, 2019

Sen. Doug Jones introduces legislation to prevent hate crimes

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, is introducing legislation that would aim to curb online extremism and prevent it from turning into real-life hate crimes. “We absolutely need to address the proliferation of hate-based violence in our country and around the world, and this bill is a necessary step forward,” Jones said. “The growth of social media … Continued
April 1, 2019

There is nothing to be happy about in the Mueller report

Why are you so happy? I’ve asked this question at least a hundred times over the last week, ever since Republicans started their weird victory dance over the Mueller Report. Because honestly, I simply don’t understand the glee and the “suck-it-libs” attitude that have dominated GOP circles. Over at Republican Party TV network, Fox News, … Continued
March 28, 2019

Jones among three Democrats to vote against Green New Deal

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, was among three Democrats to vote against the Green New Deal, an ambitious plan to curb climate change by fundamentally transforming American infrastructure and the country’s economy. The legislation — a non-binding resolution — was proposed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell put the plan to … Continued
March 27, 2019