Mobile Courant

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville from Alabama has announced his committee assignments for the 119th Congress. He will continue his roles on the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. Additionally, he will join the Senate Special Committee on Aging.

Senator Tuberville expressed enthusiasm about his continued advocacy for Alabama's priorities in these committees. "Republicans have officially regained the majority here in the U.S. Senate and we’re hitting the ground running," Tuberville stated. He emphasized his commitment to holding the Biden administration accountable and showing leadership by delivering tax cuts and supporting border security efforts.

The Senate Armed Services Committee oversees aeronautical and space activities related to military operations and development of weapons systems. The Department of Defense falls under its jurisdiction.

The Senate Committee on Agriculture deals with agricultural economics, research, production, forestry, and forest reserves.

The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee focuses on compensation, rehabilitation, education, medical care for veterans; Alabama hosts over 400,000 veterans.

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee covers health legislation and agencies like HHS including FDA and CDC.

The newly joined Senate Special Committee on Aging addresses issues concerning older Americans through study and oversight but lacks legislative authority.

Senator Tuberville continues to represent Alabama in these significant capacities within the United States Senate.