There is no greater responsibility of Congress than to ensure for the safety and security of the American people. With that in mind, last week I voted against the Iran nuclear agreement, which I believe puts the American people at greater risk. I’ve been opposed to the Iran nuclear talks from the start because I […]

“I now find myself in the position that an unelected board in Washington, D.C., can just unilaterally determine that my American dream is over.” Those were the words of Chris Holmes, owner and operator of Firehouse Subs restaurants in the Florida panhandle, during a House Education and the Workforce Committee field hearing in Mobile. As […]

You often hear a lot about how the United States economy is becoming more and more dependent on manufacturing. The same holds true for us here in South Alabama with big companies like Airbus and Austal setting up operations in our area. With the growth in manufacturing, it is easy to lose focus on the […]

Ronald Reagan once said that the friendship between the United States and Israel is “based on historic moral and strategic ties, as well as our shared dedication to democracy.” With that in mind, I recently traveled to Israel with a Congressional delegation in an effort to strengthen the partnership between our two countries. Throughout the […]

Growing up, my mother always told me that no one likes a complainer. We all remember that friend who always whined or complained about everything from their food to the rules of the backyard football game. In today’s political discourse, I think people are equally put off with someone who spends all their time complaining […]

The House of Representatives may be in recess until September 8, but that certainly does not mean I will be taking time off. In fact, the August District Work Period is about meeting with people from all across the First Congressional District. From the Iran nuclear deal to illegal immigration, there are many critical issues […]

At this very moment, the national debt sits at over $18 trillion dollars, and it shows no signs of going down anytime soon. Our spending problems are reaching crisis level, and we are set to leave behind a catastrophe for the next generation. Take my grandson MacGuire for example. Before his first birthday, his share […]

As the proud father of four children (and a new grandfather), I have great appreciation for the value of a human life. Every child deserves the opportunity to live a long and prosperous life. That’s why I was so angered by a recent video in which abortion doctors from Planned Parenthood talked casually about harvesting […]

Over the past 20 months, the United States, China, Russia, France, the United Kingdom, and Germany all took part in talks with Iran over the future of their nuclear program. The talks were defined by missed deadline after missed deadline and lots of conflicting reports. Despite the rocky road, it was announced last week that […]

Whether you are from Brewton, Frisco City, or Robertsdale, you probably remember the summer of 2010 and the BP oil spill. The scenes on our Alabama beaches were heartbreaking as oil glistened in the water and tarballs washed ashore. From the waitress at the restaurant in Atmore to the gas station owner in Loxley, families […]

The summer months in Southwest Alabama can be especially grueling with temperatures resting in the 90s. If your family is like mine, summer also means higher power bills. Well, those power bills might be getting even more expensive and this change doesn’t have anything to do with the weather. In the last few years the […]

Article I, section 9, clause 7 of the Constitution says that “no money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by law.” That provision of the Constitution outlines one of the most important tools of Congress: the “power of the purse.” Congress has the exclusive authority to allocate funding for […]

The world’s economy is now more interconnected than ever before, with 96% of customers located outside of the United States. If we are going to stay competitive on the world stage and grow our economy, then we must look for new ways to engage in trade. That’s why the United States is currently in negotiations […]

I recently traveled to Cuba as part of a Congressional Delegation to learn more about the Cuban government, visit with the Cuban people, and discuss everything from the economy to education to trade. This visit came at a particularly interesting time as the United States remains in negotiations with Cuba about restoring diplomatic and economic […]

The city of Ramadi is the capital of the Anbar province in Iraq and serves as a strategic location on the Euphrates river. In 2006, Ramadi was the home to a critical battle between United States forces and Al-Qaeda. Ultimately, the U.S. forces prevailed. Now, almost nine years later, Ramadi has fallen into the hands […]

August 10th, 2009, likely started as any other day for Marine Lance Corporal Bruce “Bubba” Ferrell Jr. The Baldwin County High School graduate was on a foot patrol in the Helmand province of Afghanistan when he stepped on an improvised explosive device, or IED. The explosion took his life. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Phillip […]

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. […]

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. Each year, Congress exerts some of that authority in a bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). […]

When I took over as chancellor of Alabama’s two year college system in 2007, I set out to fundamentally change the way our community college system operated. It didn’t take long before I started running into resistance. Time and time again, I heard the phrase “well that’s just the way it has always been done.” […]

Every month American families and small business owners sit down and balance their budgets. They make sure they aren’t spending more than they bring in. The same is true for state and local governments. When I was in the Alabama State Senate, each year we were required by law to pass a balanced budget. Unfortunately, […]

For many Christians, this week marks Holy Week, as we prepare for Easter Sunday. We remember the death and crucifixion of Jesus and celebrate his resurrection. In the United States and many other countries around the world, this is an occasion marked with steadfast reflection, prayer, worship and fellowship. It is a time we spend […]

Across the world today, the United States faces a wide range of serious threats, ranging from Russia to Iran to China to the Islamic State. Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has called this the most “diverse and complex array of crises since the end of the Second World War.” Given this challenging environment, you […]

(Video above: Rep. Bradley Byrne delivers the remarks below on the floor of the U.S. House) Iran is no friend to the United States or our allies. Iran remains the foremost state sponsor of terrorism in the world. Iran has continued to develop Intercontinental Ballistic Missile technology, the only legitimate purpose of such technology is […]

Back in December, President Obama gave a major speech regarding the United States policy toward Cuba. The President said, “I do not believe we can continue doing the same thing for five decades and expect a different result.” In other words, the President is saying that when something isn’t working, we need to try a […]