Press Releases
Dec 1, 2014
VA Mental Health Wait Times Worsen in Central Alabama
Issues: Protecting our Veterans
New data from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs shows the already-long wait times for veterans seeking mental health services has gotten worse in Central Alabama.
Nov 24, 2014
Roby: Ready to Hit the Ground Running in 114th Congress
U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-AL) today announced her Congressional staff for the 114th Congress. Several new staff members have been hired, and others promoted, all to enhance legislative efforts and constituent services, Rep. Roby said.
Nov 6, 2014
Roby: Focus on Results in Wake of the Election
The focus of the new Republican majority in Congress should be responsible governing to get positive results, U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-AL) said Thursday. Rep. Roby was re-elected to a third term in the House of Representatives Tuesday in an election that also saw Republicans win a significant majority in the U.S. Senate. Utilizing that majority to move meaningful legislation will be key over the next two years, she said.
Oct 24, 2014
Roby Comments on VA Termination
Issues: Protecting our Veterans
U.S. Representative Martha Roby today commented on the Department of Veterans Affairs action to terminate former Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System Director James Talton.
Oct 10, 2014
Roby Meets with Deputy VA Secretary Sloan Gibson in Montgomery
Issues: Protecting our Veterans
U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-AL) today met with Deputy Veterans Affairs Secretary Sloan Gibson to discuss the need to overhaul the troubled Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS).
Oct 6, 2014
Termination Proceedings Begin for VA Director; Roby Reacts
Issues: Protecting our Veterans
The proposed termination of Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) Director James Talton is a necessary and important step toward instilling accountability at the VA and building trust within the veteran community, U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-AL) said Monday.
Sep 17, 2014
ICYMI: Roby on Fox News: Accountability Questions Remain at State Department
Issues: Defense and National Security
In Case You Missed It – U.S. Representative Martha Roby today discussed her biggest takeaways from the Select Committee on Benghazi’s first public hearing.
Sep 16, 2014
Roby: Domestic Abuse Cannot Be Tolerated
U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-AL) spoke out on the issue of domestic violence Tuesday, saying that tolerating abuse indirectly condones the crime and inhibits victims’ willingness to seek help.
Sep 9, 2014
House Acts to Prevent EPA Overreach
Issues: Federal Regulations
U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-AL) today praised the House’s passage of H.R. 5078, The Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act, which prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from an aggressive attempt to extend its authority to regulate bodies of water.
Sep 9, 2014
VIDEO: Roby Previews Obama Address on Islamic State
Issues: Defense and National Security
U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-AL) today previewed President Obama’s upcoming address to the nation regarding his plans for dealing with the growing threat posed by the self-declared Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, or ISIL.