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July 10, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02), led a bipartisan effort with the Republican chairmen of the Committees on Energy and Commerce; Education and the Workforce; and the Judiciary to introduce the Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act to establish a national framework that stabilizes the use of student-athletes’ name, image, and likeness (NIL).


July 3, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) issued the following statement after voting against the so-called “One, Big Beautiful Bill:”


July 2, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) issued the following statement to commemorate the 61st Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: 


June 27, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) joined Rep. Dale Strong (AL-05) and the entire Alabama Congressional delegation, on a resolution commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Marshall Space Flight Center and reaffirming continued support for the Center’s mission, programs, and workforce.  


June 24, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) spoke on the House Floor to oppose the Republicans’ plan to significantly cut Medicaid and SNAP benefits for millions of Americans, including people who live in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. 

Issues: Health

June 12, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) led a bipartisan group of members including, Reps.


June 11, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) will honor baseball legends and fellow Mobile, Alabama natives Hank Aaron and Satchel Paige by wearing their jerseys during this year’s Congressional Baseball Game for Charity. The tribute recognizes Aaron’s and Paige’s legacy both on and off the field, as the Congressman joins colleagues for this storied bipartisan tradition in Washington, D.C.

Issues: Congress

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Congressman Figures Speaks at ASU 2025 Spring Commencement
May 2, 2025

Thank you, President Ross, the Board of Trustees, deans, members of the faculty and staff, alumni, family and friends, the history-making basketball team that won an NCAA tournament game for the first time in school history, and most importantly the class of 2025; it is an honor to be with you today. 

 

We are all here not only to celebrate the hard-earned accomplishments of these graduates, but to recognize the promise of a future that they, with their intelligence, passion, and perseverance, are about to shape. 

 

Issues: Education