ICYMI: Tuberville, Sage Steele: What Democrats’ vote against women reveals about the future of sports
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and veteran sports broadcaster Sage Steele highlighted the importance of protecting female athletes in a recent op-ed on Fox News. The piece focused on the impact of Title IX and the need to preserve women's sports by keeping men out.Senator Tuberville and Steele emphasized the significance of Title IX, with Tuberville stating, "Fifty-two years ago, Congress passed Title IX, a law ensuring equal access for men and women to the lessons, life skills, and opportunities that come from sports." He further added, "We have both...
Tuberville Sponsors Resolution Condemning Nicaraguan Regime Religious Persecution
Washington – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has sponsored a resolution in the U.S. Senate condemning the Nicaraguan government's actions against pastors affiliated with Mountain Gateway Order, whose founders are from Alabama. This resolution has also been supported by U.S. Senators Rick Scott, Katie Britt, Ted Cruz, and Kevin Cramer.The resolution comes in response to recent events where the Nicaraguan government has unjustly imprisoned 13 pastors associated with the evangelical group Mountain Gateway, despite having the government's approval and support. Additionally, the...
Tuberville Votes No On $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) made a decisive move by voting against the $1.2 trillion spending bill. Expressing his concerns, Senator Tuberville stated, "This 1,000-page, $1.2 trillion bill was delivered without adequate time to review and is packed with wasteful spending and budget gimmicks that try to hide the true cost." Tuberville highlighted the dire financial situation of the nation, saying, "Our nation is nearly $35 trillion in debt. We’ve got to get a handle on our spending, and this bill is all talk and no action."In addition to fiscal...
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Tuberville Demands Answers From NCAA, Dept of Ed on Title IX
On March 21, 2024, U.S. Senator Tuberville and Ranking Republican Senator Bill Cassidy addressed critical concerns regarding transgender athletes and Title IX in a formal letter to the NCAA. In their communication, they sought clarification on the NCAA's policies and actions regarding transgender athlete participation.Senator Tuberville's strong advocacy for preserving Title IX stems from his extensive experience as an educator, mentor, and coach spanning over four decades. Expressing his worries about the future of girls’ and women’s sports, the Senator emphasized the...
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ICYMI: Tuberville Hosts Roundtable about Saving Women’s Sports
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville recently hosted a roundtable discussion focused on the importance of protecting women's sports. The event brought together former NCAA athletes, parents, and coaches to address the challenges facing women's sports. Coach Tuberville emphasized the bipartisan nature of the issue, stating, "This isn’t a Democrat or Republican problem – it’s an American problem." He urged his colleagues to prioritize the preservation of women's sports, warning, "If this doesn’t happen, if it continues to go the way it’s going, we will not have women’s sports."In...
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Following Tuberville Efforts, Biden Administration Reverses Course on Disastrous Catfish Rule
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it is reversing course on a preliminary decision that would have severe economic impact on U.S. catfish farmers, including those in Alabama. A Federal Register notice indicated that the Administration is abandoning the preliminary decision which would have reduced the non-market economy (NME) anti-dumping duty from $2.39/kg to $0.14/kg for all producers controlled by the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.Senator Tuberville expressed his satisfaction with the decision, stating, “This announcement is great news for...
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Tuberville Joins Call for Biden to Implement Targeted Sanctions on Nicaragua Following Regime’s Religious Persecution
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has joined fellow senators in a call for President Joe Biden's administration to impose targeted sanctions on Nicaragua in response to escalating violations of religious freedom in the country. Along with Senators Rick Scott, Ted Cruz, and Katie Britt, Senator Tuberville expressed deep concern over the oppressive actions targeting religious groups in Nicaragua, particularly the founders of Mountain Gateway Ministries, Jon Britton “Britt” and Audrey Hancock."We write to you today with deep concern regarding repeated violations of religious...
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Tuberville Questions Generals About Terrorists Crossing Northern Border
Washington – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) raised concerns about border security during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing. Tuberville specifically focused on the northern border, inquiring about potential terrorist threats crossing into the country.During the hearing, Senator Tuberville asked General Gregory M. Guillot, USAF, Commander of the United States Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command, about the measures in place to secure the northern border. General Guillot responded by highlighting the importance of monitoring the...
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Tuberville Continues Push Against Job-Killing EPA Standards
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) continues his push against job-killing EPA standards by cosponsoring a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution aimed at preventing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from enforcing new rules tightening National Ambient Air Quality Standards.Senator Tuberville, along with over thirty Senate colleagues, previously led a letter to the EPA demanding the rescission of the recently finalized NAAQS rule. The rule in question seeks to revise PM2.5 emissions standards, a move that Senator Tuberville argues will have...
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ICYMI: Tuberville Criticizes Biden's Budget Proposal on Fox Business Network
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) recently appeared on Fox Business Network's "Kudlow" to discuss President Biden's budget proposal for FY25. During the interview, Tuberville expressed strong criticism towards Biden's budget priorities.When asked about Biden's budget, Tuberville stated, "I would argue that the whole budget is insane, but this is kind of more insane than the rest of the budget." He went on to highlight the increasing national debt and inflation, particularly emphasizing the $1.6 trillion allocated for Social Security and the substantial amount of money...
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Tuberville Sponsors Laken Riley Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, along with Senators Katie Britt and Ted Budd, introduced the Senate companion to the Laken Riley Act, a legislative initiative aimed at addressing crimes committed by illegal aliens. The Act, as outlined in a press release, mandates the arrest and detention of illegal aliens who engage in theft, burglary, larceny, or shoplifting offenses to prevent further criminal activities.The bipartisan effort, spearheaded by Rep. Mike Collins in the U.S. House, garnered significant support and was passed with a vote of 251-170....
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Tuberville Calls for Increase in Agricultural Exports
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, alongside a group of his fellow senators, has called for urgent action to increase U.S. agricultural exports and enhance the competitiveness of American products in foreign markets.In a letter addressed to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Senator Tuberville and his colleagues expressed deep concern over the decline in U.S. agricultural exports. The letter highlighted the significant decrease of over $17 billion in agricultural exports in the past fiscal year,...
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Tuberville Leads Roundtable on Protecting Title IX and Saving Women’s Sports
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville recently hosted a roundtable discussion focusing on the importance of protecting Title IX and preserving women's sports. The event, which included former SportsCenter Host Sage Steele, athletes, parents, and coaches, emphasized the need to safeguard the rights of female athletes and maintain the integrity of Title IX.During the roundtable, Tuberville expressed his deep appreciation for Title IX, stating, "One of the best things that has ever come out of this building is Title IX." He highlighted the positive impact of the law over the past 50...
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Tuberville to Biden Administration: Stop Threatening Gig Workers, Uber Drivers
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, alongside Senator Bill Cassidy, has taken a stand against the Biden Administration's final worker classification rule, which poses a threat to the gig economy and the livelihoods of 27 million Americans working as independent contractors. The Senators have introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn this rule, aiming to protect the flexibility and independence of these workers.In a statement, Senator Tuberville expressed his concerns about the impact of the Biden Administration's rule, stating, "Joe Biden’s reckless spending...