Tuberville, Blackburn Introduce Bill to Increase Transparency for Veterans
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) in introducing the Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act to ensure veterans are informed of the rights they have under current law across all U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities and programs. Daily Caller first reported the bill’s introduction. “Alabama is home to more than 400,000 veterans, and I always hear […]
Tuberville Secures Several Key Wins for Alabama in Latest Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) issued a statement following his vote supporting the latest appropriations bill. The bill includes several key wins for Alabama. “I’m proud that we were able to secure several big wins for Alabama in today’s appropriations bill, including $500,000 for the Alabama Port Authority, $1.4 million to support law enforcement across the state, […]
Tuberville Questions U.S. Southern Command and U.S. Cyber Command Nominees
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) questioned Lieutenant General Francis L. Donovan, nominee to be General and Commander of United States Southern Command, and Lieutenant General Joshua M. Rudd, nominee to be Commander of U.S. Cyber Command, Director of the National Security Agency, and Chief of the Central Security Service, during a Senate Armed Services […]
Tuberville, Cassidy Call for Crackdown on Mexican Cartels Stealing Red Snapper
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in writing a letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to crack down on illegal fishing by Mexican vessels in U.S. waters, which undermines Alabama fishermen and supports cartel activity. Alabama accounts for 34% of all recreational red snapper caught in the gulf, which makes […]
Tuberville, Cornyn Introduce Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act to Address Child Care Fraud
WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), John Kennedy (R-LA), and Rick Scott (R-FL) to introduce the Stop Fraud by Strengthening Oversight and More Accountability for Lying and Illegal Activity (Stop Fraud by SOMALIA) Act, which would strengthen penalties for child care providers who commit fraud and impose immigration consequences on fraudulent child care […]
Tuberville Joins Bill To Protect Federal Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined the Halo Act, which would help protect federal law enforcement from violence and harassment when conducting official duties. The legislation establishes a 25-foot buffer zone around first responders to ensure their safety and allow them to do their jobs without interference or distraction. “Patriotic Americans are thankful for […]
