Representative Bradley Byrne

Representing the 1st District of Alabama

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U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne

Nothing Affordable About the “Affordable Care Act”

Oct 30, 2016

In 2008, then Senator Barack Obama famously said, “In an Obama administration, we will lower premiums by up to $2,500 for a typical family per year.”

You don’t have to be a health insurance expert to know that was a lie.  All around the First District of Alabama, I talk to folks who are hurting because of the burdensome cost of health insurance under Obamacare.

A Recap from the Road

Oct 23, 2016

What do dehydrated fruits and vegetables, a new workforce training center, six town hall meetings, and the University of Alabama have in common? They were all a part of my busy week on the road in Southwest Alabama.

Agriculture Matters

Oct 17, 2016

Despite Alabama’s growth in manufacturing, agriculture remains the top industry in the state, as well as the top industry right here in Alabama’s First Congressional District. The economic impact of agriculture in our state is over $70 billion. Here in Southwest Alabama, over 102,000 jobs are connected to agriculture and forestry.

Some Good News for Southwest Alabama

Oct 9, 2016

If you turn on the national news, it is easy to grow discouraged. From ongoing terrorism issues to the sluggish economy, our nation continues to face a wide range of serious challenges.

That said, here in Southwest Alabama, we have had a decent run of positive news lately. I want to highlight some of the encouraging developments that impact every community in our area.

A Better Way for Affordable Health Care

Oct 2, 2016

Last week was the third anniversary of the disastrous Obamacare rollout. What followed was a broken website, cancelled health care plans, higher deductibles, and fewer doctors.

House Schedule

The House is currently out of session. The House will return the week of November 14th.