WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement applauding House passage of H.R. 5009, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. "The FY25 NDAA gives junior enlisted servicemembers a historic 14.5% pay raise; boosts funding for housing; expands access to medical providers more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: Birmingham, AL Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded a $1.5 million YouthBuild Grant to the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD). The new funding will be used to expand job training and educational services for Birmingham youth and prepare young workers for high-demand careers. "This is a big win for the City of Birmingham," said Rep. Se more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Rep. Sewell previously opposed the House bill after Republicans hijacked it with amendments attacking diversity and inclusion while also undermining access to reproductive health care for service members. Sewell and her Democratic coll more PR