Representative Bradley Byrne

Representing the 1st District of Alabama

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Police Officers Deserve Prayers and Praise

May 17, 2015 Blog

Earlier this month we were all devastated to learn that two police officers had been tragically murdered while conducting a basic traffic stop in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Already this year, 42 police officers have died in the line of duty. In 2014, 117 members of law enforcement died while working to keep our local communities safe. Those numbers are heartbreaking.

House Passes Defense Bill Authorizing Littoral Combat Ships

May 15, 2015 Press Release

Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted in favor of a critical defense bill today which authorizes the construction of three more Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). The House passed the bill 269 to 151.

Issues:
Defense and National Security

Reprehensible to Play Politics with National Defense, Byrne Says

May 14, 2015 Press Release

Issues:
Defense and National Security

Byrne Votes to Stop Abortions After 20 Weeks

May 13, 2015 Press Release

Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act:

Small Business: The Backbone of Our Economy

May 10, 2015 Blog

Did you know that there are an estimated 28 million small businesses in the United States? In Alabama alone, studies estimate there are over 70,000 small businesses. Right in here Southwest Alabama, there are small businesses on every street corner from Chatom to Gulf Shores.

Issues:
Economy and Jobs

Byrne Announces Service Academy Appointments

May 8, 2015 Press Release

Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) today announced his service academy appointments. As a Member of Congress, Congressman Byrne can nominate students from the First Congressional District for appointment to the United States Air Force, Naval, Military (West Point), and Merchant Marine Academies.  

Issues:
Defense and National Security

Byrne Announces Art Competition Winners

May 6, 2015 Press Release

Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) today announced the winners of the First Congressional District Art Competition. The winners were chosen out of 133 submitted pieces from throughout Southwest Alabama.

Defense Bill Includes Critical Reforms

May 3, 2015 Blog

There is no function of Congress more important than “providing for the common defense” of our nation. When our Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution, they made sure to give the Congress substantial influence over the military.

Issues:
Defense and National Security

Byrne Offers Amendment to Cut Over $1 Billion in Spending

May 1, 2015 Press Release

During debate on an energy and water development funding bill, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) offered an amendment to cut $1,657,774,000 in wasteful spending.

Issues:
Energy, Federal Spending

House Committee Passes Bill to Give States More Control Over Red Snapper

Apr 30, 2015 Press Release

Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) and members of the House Committee on Natural Resources today advanced legislation to strengthen fishing communities and increase flexibility in federal fisheries, including improvements to the Red Snapper fishery.

Issues:
Coastal Issues