U.S. Representative for Alabama’s 5th District
Dale W. Strong
From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Oct 5, 2026 · How we measure
Position · +0.61
- In office
- House 2023–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 18% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 20%
- Committees
- Appropriations
- Homeland Security
- Bills on
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Transportation and Public Works
- Immigration
- Age
- 56
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Strong has influence
Roles
- Vice Chair · Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (Appropriations)
- Chairman · Emergency Management and Technology (Homeland Security)
- Appropriations · 32nd in seniority on the majority side
- Homeland Security · 7th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 9394 Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act of 2026 · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 8770 SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026 · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 706 DHS Biodetection Improvement Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 901 Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Strong’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Strong breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Strong voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 20% · 10 of 50 party 7%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Strong broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Strong is saying
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Strong meets with National Weather Service, Advocates for Next Generation Radar in North Alabama
Met with National Weather Service to advocate for next-generation radar in North Alabama.
“As a first responder, I know firsthand how critical accurate and timely weather forecasting are to keeping our communities safe. In North Alabama, that means making sure our forecasters and emergency personnel have the reliable radar coverage and data they need to warn families when dangerous weather occurs.”
Weather Radar ModernizationAI-read
Mentions H.R. 8845
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House Unanimously Passes Strong Bill to Protect American Agriculture from Terrorist Threats
House unanimously passed bill to strengthen preparedness for agroterrorism attacks.
“America’s agriculture and food supply are critical to both our national security and our economy, and we cannot afford to wait until an attack occurs to determine whether we are prepared.”
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
Mentions H.R. 9394
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Strong leads Alabama Delegation championing North Alabama as Space Academy moves ahead
Led delegation letter championing North Alabama as location for proposed U.S. Space Academy.
“North Alabama is the natural home for the United States Space Academy. We have the people, expertise, institutions, infrastructure, and capabilities to lead a world-class Academy that prepares the next generation to advance American leadership in space.”
United States Space Academy LocationScience, Technology, CommunicationsAI-read
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Strong to hold Fourth Annual Academy Day
Announced fourth annual Military Service and Academy Day event for high school students on August 22.
“The fact that so many North Alabamians willingly answer the call to serve our nation in uniform speaks volumes of the patriotism held by our district’s youth.”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Strong on Senate Introduction of PERFORM ACT: ‘Alabama Stands United; Time for USPS to Deliver’
Representative Dale Strong (AL-05) issued the following statement regarding the introduction of the Senate companion to his legislation, H.R. 9936, the Postal Executive Responsibility, Fiscal Oversight, and Results-based Management…
“Alabamians deserve a Postal Service that delivers their mail on time and a Postmaster General who is accountable for results.”
Mentions H.R. 9936
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Strong voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 118 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Strong’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 14
- Action in committee 6
- Action beyond committee 5
- Passed chamber 5
- Became law 0
14 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 13 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 16 sponsored billsSponsored 16 (House median 25) · cosponsored 105 (median 289), 39 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Science, Technology, Communications, Transportation and Public Works, Immigration.
- H.R. 9936 PERFORM ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8770 SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026Establishes safeguards for transportation and public works programs or infrastructure. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Jul 2, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 9394 Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act of 2026Requires federal agencies to conduct exercises preparing for agricultural terrorism attacks. AI-readEmergency Management · Introduced Jun 23, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 9079 TRUST ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced May 29, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 1438 Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act of 2025Agriculture and Food · Introduced Oct 21, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 5447 SPACEPORT ActScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Sep 17, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 3312 SERVICE Act of 2025Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 15, 2025 In committee
- H.Res. 560 Commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Marshall Space Flight Center and recognizing its continued leadership in the development of the Space Launch System and human space exploration.Science, Technology, Communications · Introduced Jun 27, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 154 | 89% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 50% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 75% |
| Energy | 36 | 78% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 70% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 86% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 27 | 85% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 50% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 24 | 79% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce | 21 | 90% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 63% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 71% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Health | 8 | 63% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Taxation | 6 | 100% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Strong voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
- RCliff BentzOR-299%agreement
- RJohn R. MoolenaarMI-299%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Strong most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Free account See ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Strong’s campaign raised $1.5M: $687K (46%) from individuals and $631K (43%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.4M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Strong
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 172.
- Alabama Power Company Corporate PAC
- Blue Origin Corporate PAC
- Drummond Company Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Strong this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, AL-5Republican2023–present
Seat
- State
- Alabama
- District
- 5
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 56
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4801
449 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Decatur, Huntsville
- Website
- strong.house.gov
- repdalestrong
- repdalestrong
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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