Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) led a moment of silence honoring Lt. Col. George E. Hardy – the last surviving combat pilot of the Tuskegee Airmen who passed away on September 25, 2025 at 100 years old.
He was joined by Alabama Senator Katie Britt, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, members of the Alabama House Delegation, and bipartisan Members of Congress. House Speaker Mike Johnson presided over the proceedings.
Below are Rep. Figures’ remarks, as delivered on the House floor today:
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) and his wife, Kalisha, announced the birth of their fourth child earlier this month.
"We are grateful for a safe and healthy arrival our son, and want to thank everyone for their well wishes. Mom, baby boy, and the big siblings are all doing well!"
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02), joined the House Democratic Caucus to deliver remarks on their efforts to protect Americans’ healthcare ahead of the House vote to re-open the government. A transcript of his remarks is below.
Watch remarks here!
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WASHINGTON – Today, in recognition of Veterans Day, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) introduced bipartisan legislation to designate the U.S. Postal Service facility at 401 North Elm Street in Tuskegee, Alabama, as the “Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office”. The legislation follows a series of actions Congressman Figures has taken to support veterans and military families during his first year in Congress.
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) made the following statement condemning the government shutdown:
WASHINGTON – Today, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure passed Rep. Shomari C. Figures’ bipartisan bill, the Enhancing Science, Treatment, and Upkeep of America’s Resilient and Important Estuarine Systems (ESTUARIES Act) to reauthorize the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Estuary Program (NEP) through 2031.
Washington - Today, during the House Agriculture subcommittee hearing Agriculture Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing: Exploring State Options in SNAP”, U.S. Representative Shomari C. Figures (AL-2) outlined the dangers of the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to SNAP benefits for millions of Americans in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. If passed, the bill will make the sharpest cut to SNAP programs in history and could be eliminated in states that do not meet their cost share, the portion of a federal program covered by the state. During the hearing, Rep.
WASHINGTON – Today, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure passed the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Reform Act, which includes the bipartisan Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Act introduced in July by Reps. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) and Chuck Edwards (NC-11).
Montgomery, Ala. – Today, Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) participated in an event where Tyson Foods, Inc. donated truckloads of food to the Heart of Alabama Food Bank to help alleviate hunger in the surrounding rural communities.
WASHINGTON –Today, Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) introduced two new bills to support new families across the country.