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Britt steers Laken Riley Act past final procedural hurdle

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WASHINGTON -- After clearing a procedural vote today, the Laken Riley Act is on its way to Senate approval. Needing a minimum 3/5 votes to...

Strong named Commerce, Justice, Science vice chair among other key Appropriations subcommittees

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WASHINGTON -- Entering his second term in Congress, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong has landed seats on key subcommittees for North Alabama. Strong (R-Monrovia) was named...

Aderholt: Bill protecting female athletes ‘victory for common sense in athletics;’ Tuberville calls for Senate to act

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WASHINGTON – With the House passing the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville called on the Senate to...

Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership to flat $100 annual fee for all

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MONTGOMERY -- Thanks to public and private financial support, the annual membership fee for Sweet Grown Alabama is a flat $100, the state’s non-profit...

‘Lock the clock:’ Britt, Tuberville leading effort to make Daylight Savings Time permanent

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville are leading the charge with  legislation they hope will see the light of day for...

Tuberville reintroduces legislation to preserve Title IX, protect women’s sports

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WASHINGTON – Working to protect women's sports, Sen. Tommy Tuberville reintroduced the "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act" to preserve Title IX protections for female athletes. Tuberville’s...

In defense spending bill, Britt, Tuberville help secure interests in North Alabama

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WASHINGTON – Alabama's U.S. senators joined their colleagues today in voting to pass the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes funding and...

Congress passes Strong legislation to reorganize Northern District of Alabama

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WASHINGTON — In a move to ease travel to a federal courthouse for residents, the U.S. House unanimously passed U.S. Rep. Dale Strong’s bipartisan...

Tuberville bill to restore benefits to defrauded veterans goes to Biden’s desk

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WASHINGTON – A veterans-related bill that would right a wrong, according to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, has been passed by the Senate and now...

Britt, Fetterman bill would create warning label requirements for social media

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WASHINGTON – Since taking office, Sen. Katie Britt has been committed to addressing the challenges and dangers posed by social media, especially concerning children. Her...
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