119th Congress
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. |
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. Watch Rep. Figures’ floor statement on YouTube. |
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) led a bipartisan group of members including, Reps. |
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.
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Shomari C.
1.) Project Name: Rural Studio: Increasing the Supply of Homes in Africatown
- Recipient: Auburn University
- Recipient Address: 107 Samford Hall, Auburn, AL 36849
- Request Amount: $2,500,000
- Explanation of the Request: Rural Studio proposes to partner with the Africatown Redevelopment Corporation (ARC) to design and construct five prototype houses at a total cost of $2.5 million as a key demonstration component
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.
WASHINGTON – Today, Reps. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) and Brian Jack (GA-03) introduced the bipartisan Rural Hospital Stabilization Act of 2025, a bill to provide financial support to rural hospitals in Alabama, Georgia and across the country. |
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) issued the following statement on the passing of Alexis Herman:
“Today, I was saddened to learn of the death of a true hometown hero, legendary trailblazer, family friend, and mentor: Alexis Herman.