Congress Sen. Tuberville continues assault on trans athletes with new bill Tuberville's latest bill aimed to bar trans athletes from women's sports at military academies. Alex Jobin3 hours ago
Congress Rep. Sewell leads letter demanding DOE reinstate school mental health funding Birmingham City Schools were previously awarded $15 million through the grant program to hire and train mental health professionals. StaffMay 8, 2025
Congress Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act The bill seeks to expand resources offered by the federal government for expecting and postpartum mothers. Wesley WalterMay 7, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt, colleagues introduce the Immigration Parole Reform Act The Immigration Parole Reform Act would "ensure parole is granted on a case-by-case basis and not used to illegally admit entire classes." StaffMay 7, 2025
Congress How Trump’s proposed federal budget would reshape Alabama Trump’s budget proposal would cut or eliminate many Alabama programs, while increasing DOD and DHS funding by over $155 billion. Chance PhillipsMay 5, 2025
Congress Tuberville introduces “Understanding the True Cost of College Act” The legislation would create a uniform financial aid offer form and standardize terms to describe financial aid. Alex JobinMay 5, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell introduces the Retirement Savings for Americans Act The new legislation creates portable, tax-advantaged accounts with federal contributions for eligible workers. StaffMay 2, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell condemns Trump for cutting $15 million grant to Birmingham students The grant's unexpected elimination will prohibit the school system from hiring essential mental health personnel. StaffMay 2, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt leads legislation to prevent federal overreach into state-regulated insurance Britt reintroduced the Insurance Data Protection Act to strip FIO’s subpoena power, bolster state regulation, and safeguard consumers’ insurance data. StaffMay 2, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt joins effort to continue safe exports of agricultural products The bipartisan Safe American Food Exports Act codifies USDA authority to negotiate regionalization agreements ensuring continued livestock and poultry exports during animal disease outbreaks. StaffApril 30, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt introduces bill to make breast cancer diagnostic tests more affordable Current law requires insurance companies to provide no-copay coverage for screenings, but that does not extend to diagnostic testing. StaffApril 30, 2025