Representative Bradley Byrne

Representing the 1st District of Alabama

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Nov 16, 2016 Press Release

Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL), a member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following statement in response to a federal judge issuing a permanent injunction against the Department of Labor’s “persuader” rule.

Nov 13, 2016 Blog

Last Tuesday, the American people went to the polls to elect the people they want to lead our country, and the outcome of the election was pretty clear.

Nov 6, 2016 Blog

There is something really fun and exciting about visiting with students in our local schools. From the elementary student who just wants you to read a book with them to the high school student looking for college advice, the visits are always special.

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Nov 4, 2016 Press Release

Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today received the United States Navy’s Distinguished Public Service Award from Navy Secretary Ray Mabus.

The award is the highest honor that can be given to a civilian not employed by the Department of the Navy.

Oct 30, 2016 Blog

In 2008, then Senator Barack Obama famously said, “In an Obama administration, we will lower premiums by up to $2,500 for a typical family per year.”

You don’t have to be a health insurance expert to know that was a lie.  All around the First District of Alabama, I talk to folks who are hurting because of the burdensome cost of health insurance under Obamacare.

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Oct 23, 2016 Blog

What do dehydrated fruits and vegetables, a new workforce training center, six town hall meetings, and the University of Alabama have in common? They were all a part of my busy week on the road in Southwest Alabama.

Oct 17, 2016 Blog

Despite Alabama’s growth in manufacturing, agriculture remains the top industry in the state, as well as the top industry right here in Alabama’s First Congressional District. The economic impact of agriculture in our state is over $70 billion. Here in Southwest Alabama, over 102,000 jobs are connected to agriculture and forestry.

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Oct 9, 2016 Blog

If you turn on the national news, it is easy to grow discouraged. From ongoing terrorism issues to the sluggish economy, our nation continues to face a wide range of serious challenges.

That said, here in Southwest Alabama, we have had a decent run of positive news lately. I want to highlight some of the encouraging developments that impact every community in our area.

Oct 6, 2016 Press Release

Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) today applauded an announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development regarding their Community Facilities Relending Program.

Oct 2, 2016 Blog

Last week was the third anniversary of the disastrous Obamacare rollout. What followed was a broken website, cancelled health care plans, higher deductibles, and fewer doctors.

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