ICYMI: Tuberville: Nick Saban Will Be First Of Many Coaches To Retire If Congress Doesn’t Address NIL
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) penned an op-ed in Outkick about the urgent need for Congress to pass legislation to regulate NIL and protect student-athletes. As a former football coach for 40 years, Coach Tuberville was proud to introduce the Protecting Athletes, Schools, and Sports (PASS) Act alongside Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) to preserve the integrity of college football. […]
Tuberville Honors Lloyd Michael Austin as February “Veteran of the Month”
Tuberville’s Veteran of the Month series recognizes Alabama’s heroes for service to our military and local communities WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) today released a video honoring U.S. Army Sergeant Lloyd Michael Austin of Mobile as the February “Veteran of the Month.” Excerpts from Senator Tuberville’s remarks can be found below, and his full remarks can be found here. […]
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, […]
