Coastal Issues
From flood insurance to Red Snapper to the RESTORE Act, I have made it a priority to advocate on behalf of Coastal Alabamians. As a member of the Coastal Communities Caucus, I have continually fought for Alabama's coastal economy. In fact, I introduced H.R. 981, the Red Snapper Regulatory Refrom Act. This commonsense bill would repeal inflexible quotas and empower the Gulf States.
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Last Tuesday, the American people went to the polls to elect the people they want to lead our country, and the outcome of the election was pretty clear.
Donald Trump was elected President of the United States, and Republicans will continue to control both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Complete Republican control of the federal government has only happened 16 out of the past 100 years.
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.
The House of Representatives today approved an amendment from Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) calling for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to perform a Gulf Coast Oyster Bed Recovery Assessment.
Byrne’s amendment to the Water Resources and Development Act was adopted by a voice vote. Final passage on the legislation is expected later this evening.
Congressman Bradley Byrne today sent a letter to President Barack Obama calling on his administration to use unspent money that has been set aside to address the Zika virus.
I am so proud to live on the Gulf Coast. From our delicious food to the abundant natural resources, our part of the country is unlike any other.
My family has called this area home since the 1780s. My family has always enjoyed fishing, swimming, boating, and just spending time on the Gulf. It has become a way of life for my family, just like it has for so many others.
For some people, the Gulf also provides for economic well-being, whether through the commercial seafood industry or our booming tourism industry.
The House of Representatives recently adopted an amendment from Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) to protect important energy revenue for states on the Gulf of Mexico.
Byrne’s amendment would prohibit any efforts to redirect funds allocated under the Gulf of Mexico Security Act (GOMESA) of 2006. GOMESA is the federal legislation that creates a revenue sharing agreement between Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Under GOMESA, each state receives 37.5% of federal oil revenue from drilling of their coasts.
Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) joined a majority of his House colleagues in voting to increase funding to fight the Zika virus. The bill passed by a vote of 239 to 171.
The legislation, H.R. 2577, includes $1.1 billion to fight the Zika virus. The funding is split between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, biomedical advanced research and development, and global health operations.
Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) partnered with Congressman Jeff Miller (R-FL) in sending a letter to the Obama Administration urging them to reject efforts to house migrant children at Navy airfields in Baldwin County, Ala.
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement is evaluating whether airfields near Silverhill, Ala. and Orange Beach, Ala. would be suitable for housing illegal migrant children from Central and South America.
Last week, fishermen all along the Gulf Coast were up early as the 2016 federal Red Snapper season kicked off. Preparations had been underway long before that with people busy buying gas, chartering boats, purchasing ice, and booking hotels and condos.
Red Snapper season is a real boom for our coastal communities, but the impact is felt all throughout Southwest Alabama. Fishermen from Monroeville to Chatom flock down to the Gulf to catch Snapper, and communities like Atmore and Bay Minette benefit from an increased flow of visitors to our beaches.
Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) used debate on the Energy and Water Appropriations Act last night to bring attention to critical Army Corps of Engineers projects in Southwest Alabama.
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