Tuberville Announces Heflin Resident Appointed to U.S. Air Force Academy
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) today announced Joseph Shearer from Heflin has accepted his appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Senator Tuberville nominated Joseph as part of a group of students chosen to represent Alabama in the class of 2026 at one of the four service academies: the United States Air Force Academy, Military Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, and Naval Academy. Senator Tuberville released the following […]
New Tuberville Legislation Promotes Financial Freedom for 401(k) Investors
The Financial Freedom Act would preserve the ability of retirement savers to invest their 401(k) funds as they see fit – including investments in cryptocurrency WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) today introduced the Financial Freedom Act, legislation to prohibit the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) from issuing a regulation or guidance that limits the type of investments that […]
Tuberville Defends NASA, Artemis Program
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke on the Senate floor in opposition of an effort by Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) to strip funding directed to NASA for the development of an additional Human Landing System. Senator Tuberville’s remarks are below, and can be viewed here. “NASA recognizes that competition makes us better. That’s why they asked Congress to fund a second […]
Two Tuberville Backed Bills Pass Out of Committee, Head to Senate Floor
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources unanimously passed a bill out of committee which included two pieces of legislation he championed. The bill contained the reauthorization of the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area and established Alabama’s Black Belt region as a National Heritage Area. The package now heads to the Senate floor to be voted on by the full Senate. “Alabama has played […]
Tuberville Questions Pentagon about COVID Vaccine Military Discharge
Latest effort in series of actions to push back against Biden administration’s executive overreach WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined his Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter asking Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to provide information on the number and nature of military discharges for not receiving a COVID vaccine. Senator Tuberville has been a […]
Tuberville Op-Ed in The Birmingham News: Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) authored the following op-ed in The Birmingham News to discuss legislative actions he’s taken to improve how the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) delivers care and benefits to the nation’s veterans. During the month of May, Senator Tuberville is honoring the sacrifices made by current and former service members as part of Military Appreciation Month. Small Changes Can Make a […]
