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 […]
Tuberville, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Repeal Biden Administration Policy Upending Asylum Process
Rule only exacerbates Biden’s border crisis WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. House and Senate Republican colleagues in introducing a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to dissolve a Biden administration rule that would illegally upend the process by which the U.S. government grants asylum claims. The rule, “Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration […]
Tuberville, Shelby Introduce Bill to Reauthorize Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Richard Shelby (R-AL) today will introduce legislation to extend the authorization of the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area (MSNHA). The MSNHA was first established by Congress in 2009, and it is set to expire in 2024. This reauthorization bill would extend the programs and funding eligibility for the MSNHA another 15 years. […]
