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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Alabama Newsletter for Saturday September 06, 2025 ( 11 items )  

HudsonAlpha to Host Free Public Event 'Tiny Genes, Big Effects: Hope for Rare Diseases' on Sept. 23
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Sept. 5 -- The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology issued the following news: * * * HudsonAlpha to Host Free Public Event 'Tiny Genes, Big Effects: Hope for Rare Diseases' on Sept. 23 HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology invites the community to Tiny Genes, Big Effects: Hope for Rare Disease, a free pubic event exploring how genomic science is transforming the diagnosis of rare diseases. The event will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Belle   more

ICYMI, Fox News: Alabama lawmakers hail Trump's Space Command HQ decision and warn delays in move risk security
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI, Fox News: Alabama lawmakers hail Trump's Space Command HQ decision and warn delays in move risk security * WASHINGTON - Today, Fox News published a story detailing U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers' (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, response to President Trump's decision to make Huntsville, Alabama the permanent Space Command headquarters location. Read the full story in Fox News   more

Rep. Barry Moore introduces the Bureau of Prisons Release Card ID Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Barry Moore introduces the Bureau of Prisons Release Card ID Act * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Representatives Barry Moore (AL-01) and Herb Conaway (D-NJ) introduced the BOP (Bureau of Prisons) Release Card ID Act. This legislation will help address a serious and often overlooked barrier to reentry for thousands of Americans released from federal custody each year: lack of valid government identi  more

Rep. Barry Moore issues statement on continuing Oversight Committee Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Barry Moore issues statement on continuing Oversight Committee Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein * Washington D.C. \- Rep. Barry Moore (AL-01) released the following statement on the House's vote this week directing the Oversight Committee to continue its ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein: "Today, I voted for the Oversight Committee to continue its full and thorough investigation int  more

Rep. Barry Moore supports Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Barry Moore supports Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025 * Washington, D.C. - Representative Barry Moore (AL-01) announced his support for H.R. 747, the Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025. This legislation directly confronts the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for its role in fueling America's fentanyl epidemic. The bill imposes tough sanctions on Chinese companies and individuals that manufacture or  more

Rep. Barry Moore votes in support of the 2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Barry Moore votes in support of the 2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act * Washington D.C. \- Representative Barry Moore (AL-01) voted in support of H.R. 4553, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026. This legislation strengthens Alabama's Gulf Coast and America's energy security. "This bill delivers for Alabama's First Congressional Distr  more

Reps. Sewell and Hern Introduce Legislation to Prevent Cuts to Medicare Home Health Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Sewell and Hern Introduce Legislation to Prevent Cuts to Medicare Home Health Services * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) joined Rep. Kevin Hern (OK-01) to introduce the Home Health Stabilization Act. The bipartisan legislation would prevent proposed cuts to the Medicare Home Health Program, ensuring that older patients have access to rehabilitative care in the comfort of thei  more

Troy University: Legacy of Stefanie Renee Sharpe Through Endowed Scholarship
TROY, Alabama, Sept. 6 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Legacy of Stefanie Renee Sharpe Through Endowed Scholarship Troy University is proud to announce the establishment of the Stefanie Renee Sharpe Endowed Memorial Scholarship. * Troy University is proud to announce the establishment of the Stefanie Renee Sharpe Endowed Memorial Scholarship, a gift created by James and Jodi Wells in honor of alumna Stefanie Sharpe. The scholarship will support students studying in the   more

Tuberville Honors Michael Thorin of Gardendale as September "Veteran of the Month"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Honors Michael Thorin of Gardendale as September "Veteran of the Month" * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring U.S. Army Sergeant Michael Thorin as the September "Veteran of the Month." Excerpts from Sen. Tuberville's remarks can be found below, and complete remarks can be found here. "It's hard to truly comprehend just all that our ve  more

Tuberville Reintroduces Legislation to End Government Shutdowns
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Reintroduces Legislation to End Government Shutdowns * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) helped reintroduce the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, which would take government shutdowns off the table and force Congress to stay in town until their work is done. "Where I come from, you stay at work until you get the job done," said Senator Tuberville. "The America  more

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, James Lankford, Colleagues Introduce the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, James Lankford, Colleagues Introduce the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) and several of their Senate Republican colleagues in reintroducing the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025. This legislation would end the practice of government shutdowns, mandating that Congr  more