Tuberville: Workforce Development Important for Pandemic Recovery
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) today questioned U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor nominee Julie Su on her strategy for prioritizing workforce development and filling skills-based gaps in the labor market. Excerpts from Sen. Tuberville’s line of questioning can be found below and the full video can be found here. TUBERVILLE: “Would you promise when confirmed -and if confirmed- that […]
Tuberville Questions Military Leaders on Border Security’s Importance to our National Security
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) today pressed the four-star general in charge of U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, specifically asking how a strong border security strategy enhances our greater national security. Excerpts from Sen. Tuberville’s line of questioning can be found below and the full video can be found here. TUBERVILLE: “In […]
Tuberville: H.R. 1 Hijacks Power from the States & Gives it to the Federal Government
‘This bill forces a one-size-fits-all election system on our country by federally mandating how states run their elections.’ ‘This phrase ‘for the people’ means allowing citizens to choose their own leaders and voting processes, not Washington dictating new rules of the game.’ ‘Americans want faith and trust in their elections. They want to feel confident […]
Tuberville Announces Agriculture Subcommittee Assignments
Subcommittee jurisdictions mirror needs of rural Alabama WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) today released the following statement on his appointment to three subcommittees on the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade; Conservation, Climate, Forestry, and Natural Resources; and Rural Development and Energy: “These three subcommittees align with the needs […]
Tuberville Speaks on Importance of Alabama’s Farmers and Foresters in First Senate Ag Hearing
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) today attended his first hearing as a Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and highlighted the importance of Alabama’s agriculture and forestry industry to the state. He opened his line of questioning with the following statement: “I’m excited about being here. Alabama’s farmers and rural communities sent […]
Tuberville on Border Security: President Biden Sending a ‘Come One, Come All’ Signal
‘…any immigration reform proposal must include policies that strengthen our lawful immigration system and protect our nation’s borders. So far President Biden’s policies do neither.’ ‘…what I, and the people of Alabama, will not stand for is a refusal to enforce the laws of today.’ WASHINGTON —U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) today delivered a speech on the Floor of the United States Senate focused on the […]