Enjoyed giving the Washington Update to the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce. We talked about my work to bring federal funding to the area and our shared priorities to strengthen the local economy and support small businesses in our area. (Photo Credits: Montgomery Chamber of Commerce)

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I had a great time meeting with young professionals in Phenix City to hear about the challenges facing their generation and the issues impacting our community. Thank you to everyone who showed up!

Further evidence that this Administration does not care about the most vulnerable people in Alabama. Eliminating Medicare Part D subsidies will force our senior citizens in Alabama to pay more for their medicine. www.wsj.com/health/healt...

Exclusive | Trump Administration to End Medicare Drug Plan Subsidy

Program that held down premiums won’t be renewed for 2027, resulting in higher costs for some seniors.

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I held a town hall in Eufaula to hear about the challenges people are facing every day. It’s important to me to meet and listen to the people I have the pleasure of representing in Washington, D.C.

A big thank you to state Sen. Billy Beasley, state Rep. Berry Forte and all the local organizations for being a part of our Senior Resource Fair in Eufaula!

Be sure to join me for a town hall in Barbour County tomorrow night!

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I’m committed to showing up in every part of my district to meet with my constituents! Be sure to join me for a town hall Monday night in Barbour County to hear about the work I’m doing in Congress for the Second District!

I had a productive meeting with the Alabama Farmer’s Cooperative, where we focused on meaningful steps we could take to strengthen our agricultural community and help our farmers succeed!

I’m committed to showing up in every part of my district to meet with my constituents! Be sure to join me for a town hall Monday night in Barbour County to hear about the work I’m doing in Congress for the Second District!

The Tuskegee Airmen are some of the most heroic and trailblazing soldiers that our nation has ever had. Their legacy deserves to be preserved and celebrated, which is why I introduced a bipartisan bill to establish a Tuskegee Airmen Memorial in Washington, DC.

Join us this Monday in Eufaula for a Senior Resource Fair! This event will help connect local seniors, veterans, individuals with disabilities and their families with local, state, and federal resources.

I had a great time speaking to congressional interns from around the country today! They had some really strong questions about everything from navigating DC to voting rights. Thanks for having me!

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Saddened to hear of the loss of two U.S. soldiers in Jordan, and praying for the safe return of the missing soldier. I stand in support of our men and women who are on the frontlines of this war, but this conflict needs to end now, so no more of our troops are killed or injured.

It was great to have Alabama FFA students stop by my office in DC! Students like this are the future of our agriculture industry, and I was happy to have the chance to talk all about their work and top priorities.

I spoke with WSFA about my bill to help small and mid-sized farmers hurt by the President's tariffs stay in business. Our farmers are the backbone of our state and nation, and we should do all we can to have their backs.

Today, I hosted a roundtable in Macon County to hear directly from local farmers and agriculture community leaders about the challenges they’re facing and to discuss what actions Congress can take to support our producers in the county and throughout the Second District.

Lewis Charles Malone was one of the famed Montford Point Marines, the first Black group of Marines. Their service is legendary and was recognized with a Congressional Gold Medal. Mr. Malone fought in World War II and was wounded during the infamous Battle of Iwo Jima. www.al.com/news/2026/07...

Alabama native who was one of the first Black US Marines, fought at Iwo Jima, dies at 103

After World War II, he had a long career as an educator and owner of a construction company.

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I recently met with Alabama's Congressional Seminar Essay Contest winners, Mia Kastor and Allen Moore, to learn more about their experiences with the program.

Tuskegee University opened its doors on July 4, 1881. For nearly a century and half, Tuskegee has been one of our state and nation’s premier HBCUs, educating generations of professionals - including the heroic Tuskegee Airmen - and ensuring high-quality education is available to all Alabamians.

Happy 4th of July! We kicked off the celebrations with a great time in Luverne. Wishing everyone a safe and fun holiday celebrating America's 250th birthday!

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I was glad to meet with representatives from the American Farm Bureau Federation to discuss ways that we can work together to support farmers in the Second District and across Alabama.

Thank you to our DC summer interns, Destiney and Sydney, for all your hard work! You’ve both been valuable parts of our team, and I’m excited to see all you’ll achieve in the future.

Had a great time at the Phenix City Mayor’s Ball this past weekend to support scholarship opportunities for local students and the work of nonprofits and charities throughout the community. This is a great event put on by Phenix City Mayor Eddie Lowe that makes a huge impact for students!

Jackson Hospital provides critical care to the people in Montgomery and the surrounding counties. Failure of this hospital cannot be an option. I’m urging all parties involved to work toward a long-term solution to ensure my constituents can continue to get the care they need.

I was happy to welcome Gracie Niolet, the Second District’s 2026 Congressional Art Competition winner, to DC! Gracie’s artwork will be displayed in the Capitol for the next year along with winners from all across the country. Congrats, Gracie!

It was great to meet with students from the University of Alabama’s Capitol Scholars program to answer their questions about Congress and hear about their experience this summer in DC!

Every child deserves the opportunity to pursue activities that help them reach their full potential regardless of their family’s financial circumstances.

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