The Temporary Protected Status program was created to help vulnerable individuals in situations like this, and I was proud to vote today to extend these protections.
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The House passed a bipartisan bill to undo the President’s attempt to rip away the protected status of lawful Haitian immigrants and send them into an active humanitarian crisis.
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I look forward to working with my senate colleagues Senator Katie Britt and @warnock.senate.gov to get this across the finish line.
HBCUs receive less than 1% of federal research funding despite their contributions to our nation. That is why I’m proud to introduce the bipartisan HBCU Research Capacity Act in the House. This will help HBCUs access the funding they need to continue supporting their students.
The pure insanity that comes out of this White House is embarrassing and downright dangerous.
IYKYK!
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Shomari Figures announced funding to support infrastructure along Interstate 65 and bolster the technology sector during a press conference with local leaders.
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This is extraordinary news. A big thank you to all the advocates who spoke out on Mr. Burton’s behalf. And thank you to Gov. Ivey for seeing reason and doing the right thing.
The President has America on the brink of war, and is doing so again without Congressional approval. Using our military to seek a regime change is war. Period. Congress - and only Congress - has the authority to declare war under our Constitution.
I met with the team at Vets Recover to learn more about their mission and the phenomenal work they’re doing for veterans here in South Alabama.
I recently had the chance to meet with the cardiovascular team at Mobile Infirmary, tour their facility, and discuss the innovative work they are doing and the critical issues impacting healthcare in Alabama.
Crenshaw County — thank you for a great community conversation on the most important issues facing the 2nd District and my efforts to deliver for you in Washington. A special thanks to State Senator Kirk Hatcher for joining us.
Started the day off right yesterday by visiting Tuskegee University, where I got to meet some of the incredible students and faculty.
Crenshaw County, I'll see you tonight for a Community Conversation featuring State Senator Kirk Hatcher at 6 pm. You won't want to miss this!
Join me and State Senator Kirk Hatcher this Wednesday, February 18, at 6 PM for a Community Conversation in Crenshaw County for residents of the 2nd District.
Congratulations to Tyler Smith and the Mobile Revelers volleyball team on winning gold at the 2025 Special Olympics Alabama State Volleyball Tournament. They’re headed to Minneapolis this June to compete at Nationals.
Grateful to the team at the Walmart Distribution Center in Brundidge for giving us a tour of the facility and sharing the work they do every day to keep the shelves stocked across our community.
Enjoyed my visit to @troyuniversity.bsky.social, where they are preparing our students well for promising careers in STEM.
Enjoyed my tour of PowerSouth's Lowman Energy Center facility in Leroy, AL, to see firsthand the work they're doing to keep our communities powered.
Join us tomorrow at 10 am at Bullock County High School for the Bullock County Resource Summit.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2nd District Congressional App Challenge, and thank you to all of the participants, educators, parents, and local partners who helped make this year’s App Challenge a success.
Thank you to People United to Advance the Dream Mobile for having me at this year’s MLK Black Tie Gala, celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and honoring local leaders who continue the fight for progress.
Happy New Year!
It’s been my honor to represent our community in Congress this year, and I am looking forward to what we will accomplish in 2026. Happy New Year!
From my family to yours, Happy Holidays!
Working hard with @repscfigures.bsky.social and my @houseagdems.bsky.social colleagues for a Farm Bill that supports American farmers, producers, and hardworking families.
Tune in now! I am speaking during the House Committee on Agriculture Member Day hearing to champion our rural communities and farmers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3JN...
Tune in now! I am giving remarks at the Southern Youth Leadership Development Institute’s Charting Our Future: “From Moment to Movement” Roundtable at the Historic Holt Street Baptist Church Museum in Montgomery.
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CLARKE COUNTY: I’m excited to be hosting a joint town hall with @repscfigures.bsky.social at the Clarke County Courthouse on Monday!
We look forward to hearing from you and sharing the latest on our work in Congress!
See you there! 👋🏾
Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing each of you a day full of family, friends, food, and football! I'm thankful every single day for the opportunity to represent Alabama’s District 2 in Congress!