Tuberville Joins Resolution to Block Biden Gas Furnaces Rule
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined a disapproval resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to block the Department of Energy’s final rule on gas furnace efficiency standards. Unless the resolution passes, the Biden administration’s rule will go into effect on February 16, 2024, forcing manufacturers to sell only furnaces that convert at least 95 percent of fuel […]
Tuberville Questions Pentagon INDOPACOM Nominee
WASHINGTON – In a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) questioned President Biden’s nominee for Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, Jr. Senator Tuberville asked Admiral Paparo about KC-46 tankers, U.S./Philippine cooperative agreements and aggression in the Philippines, United States-Vietnam relations, the protection of Guam, and the Chinese spy balloon incident. […]
Tuberville Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Men from Competing in Women’s Olympic Sports
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) introduced the Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act to prohibit any governing body recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) from allowing men to participate in any athletic event intended for females. The bill modifies eligibility requirements for amateur sports governing organizations. “It is deeply disturbing to see USA Boxing change its policy […]
Tuberville: We Have to Take Care of our Veterans’ Mental Health
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) questioned the Veterans Affairs (VA) Chief Officer of Readjustment Counseling Service, Michael Fisher, about how the VA is addressing the mental health challenges through the work of vet centers. Read excerpts from Coach Tuberville’s remarks below or watch here. SEN. TUBERVILLE: “Mr. Fisher, what happens when an individual comes to a vet center seeking counseling, […]
Tuberville: Stop Tax Dollars For UNRWA
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) urging that any supplemental spending package brought to the Senate floor include an “immediate and permanent prohibition” on U.S. contributions to the United States National Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). This letter comes […]
Tuberville Pushes DOD to Release List of Chinese Military Companies Operating in U.S.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined six other Senators to send a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin pressing the Pentagon to publish the names of Chinese military companies operating directly or indirectly in the United States, as required by federal law. The letter was co-signed by U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-NC), Tom […]
