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Congressman Mo Brooks

Representing the 5th District of Alabama

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September 28, 2016 News Releases

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) voted to override President Obama’s veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA).  The House passed this measure by a vote of 348-77.

September 23, 2016 News Releases

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) welcomed Marshall Space Flight Center Director Todd May to Washington for a Space Transportation Association (STA) event this week.

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September 23, 2016 News Releases

Washington, D.C. – Last night, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) voted in support of House passage of H.R. 5931, the Prohibiting Future Ransom Payments to Iran Act.  Last week, the legislation passed the House Foreign Affairs Committee, of which Congressman Brooks is a member.  H.R.

September 21, 2016 News Releases

Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) voted in favor of H.R.

September 21, 2016 News Releases

Washington, D.C. – This morning, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) addressed the House floor to warn of the risks posed to the economy and national security should America continue the massive immigration wave of the last 40 years.  

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September 16, 2016 News Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  During an awards ceremony in the U.S. Capitol, Congressman Brooks (AL-05) was presented with the Tax Fighter Award from the National Tax Limitation Committee (NTLC) for his support of legislation aimed at simplifying our tax code and providing tax relief for Americans.

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September 14, 2016 News Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — During today’s House Foreign Affairs Committee markup, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) voted for H.R. 5931, the Prohibiting Future Ransom Payments to Iran Act, to ensure there are no future cash payouts to Iran, the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism.

September 14, 2016 News Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business association, today awarded Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) with its Guardian of Small Business Award for his outstanding voting record in support of America’s small business owners in the 114

September 13, 2016 News Releases

Washington, D.C. – Congress will soon consider a continuing resolution (CR) spending bill that increases federal government spending by yet another $150 billion, and helps blow FY 2017 federal government spending through the $4 trillion mark, a record high.  Standing before the U.S.

September 9, 2016 News Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) was presented “The Guardian of Seniors’ Rights” award by the 60 Plus Association for his commitment to America’s seniors and fiscally responsible legislative initiatives in the 114th Congress.

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September 28, 2016 In The News
A big family brunch is not what you'd typically expect on a Tuesday. But then the Schwindlings and the Braddocks aren't typical families. "It's official and it's finished. It's just nice for it to be done," T.C. Schwindling said. The "it" is the Schwindling's adoption of four-year-old Zoe. She's a little ball of energy who was born as Petronie more than 7000 miles away in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Schwindlings had considered adoption since early in their marriage and had both spent some time in Africa over the years.
September 27, 2016 In The News
WASHINGTON — The U.S. intends to deploy a missile defense system in South Korea "as soon as possible" to counter the threat from North Korea despite opposition from China, the top U.S. diplomat for East Asia said Tuesday.
September 24, 2016 In The News
HUNTSVILLE, Ala.-- It was another successful Walk to Defeat ALS in Huntsville Saturday. Held at Hudson Alpha, they had over 48 teams walking and raising money. North Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks said his favorite part of the Walk to Defeat ALS is the American spirit that's so evident.
September 21, 2016 In The News
Alabama 5th District U.S. Congressman Mo Brooks took to the House floor Wednesday morning to warn against the risks he believes will be posed to the economy and national security should America continue with its current immigration wave that has persisted the past 40 years.
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September 16, 2016 In The News
WASHINGTON — Congressman Mo Brooks (R-AL5) this week helped pass the Prohibiting Future Ransom Payments to Iran Act out of the House Foreign Relations Committee in an effort “to ensure there are no future cash payouts to Iran, the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism.”
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September 16, 2016 In The News
Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks voted Wednesday for a bill that will prohibit future ransom payments by the U.S. Government to Iran. The vote, which took place among members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, comes less than a month after the Department of State revealed that it sanctioned a $400 million payment to Iran in January that was designed to leverage the release of U.S. captives in the Middle Eastern county.
September 16, 2016 In The News
Long days and late nights beckon for the group of four Alabama Representatives and one Senator as negotiations over the 2017 defense budget stalled Thursday because of disagreements over money. The Senate Armed Services Committee's top Democrat, Jack Reed of Rhode Island, said that the bill will not likely be resolved before the end of the month, meaning stop-gap funding will have to be pushed through to fund the government after the fiscal year ends on Sept. 30.
September 14, 2016 In The News
WASHINGTON, D.C., – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business association, today awarded Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) with its Guardian of Small Business Award for his outstanding voting record in support of America’s small business owners in the 114th Congress.
September 14, 2016 In The News
A bill to improve career and technical education (CTE) in the U.S. overwhelming passed the House of Representatives Sept. 13 with 405 “yes” votes.
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September 13, 2016 In The News
Arguing the United States is on pace to go bankrupt in 30 years "absent correction," Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, said Tuesday he intends on voting against a short-term budget bill that funds the government when the new fiscal year begins Oct. 1.

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