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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Louisiana v. Callais:
WASHINGTON — Today, Representatives Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) and Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) introduced the Rural Animal Shelter Investment Act, bipartisan legislation to help rural animal shelters access existing federal funding to build, expand, or improve their facilities.
Animal shelters play an important role in rural communities. They rescue and care for animals, support public health, and often fill gaps where veterinary services are limited.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Shomari Figures (AL-02), Mike Ezell (MS-04), Troy A. Carter, Sr. |
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) introduced a “Rural Futures” package, four bills aimed at protecting SNAP, providing financial assistance to rural hospitals, improving farmland retention, and expanding workforce development in rural communities. This package is cosponsored by Representatives Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Terri Sewell (AL-07), and Bennie Thompson (MS-02).
WASHINGTON – Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02), along with House Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12) and Caucus member Rep. Richard McCormick (GA-06), introduced the HBCU Research Capacity Act on Tuesday. The legislation is the House companion to S. 4167, introduced by Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) on March 24, 2026.
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Reps. Shomari C. Figures’ (AL-02) and Jeff Hurd’s (CO-23) bipartisan Made in America Jobs Act of 2026 which would grant eligibility to projects that help relocate foreign jobs to the United States.
WASHINGTON – Following a request from Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02), Fresenius Kidney Care has agreed to delay plans to close a dialysis center in Tuskegee, AL until May 17, 2026.
Figures made the request after outreach last month from Tuskegee Mayor Chris Lee who indicated Fresenius planned to close the center in 30 days.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) announced over $3 million for two community projects in Montgomery, Alabama. Specifically, he secured $2 million for the Alabama Capital Maxwell Gateway Project to support critical infrastructure improvements along I-65 through Montgomery. He also secured $1.65 million for the Montgomery Regional Tech & Innovation Ecosystem Initiative to bolster technology, innovation and workforce development in Central Alabama. |
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) issued the following statement after voting to support the bipartisan War Powers Resolution that would have restricted further military action against Iran without congressional approval:
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026: |