Shomari Figures
U.S. Representative · AL-2 · Democrat
Statements and posts
126 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Figures backs Alabama disaster declaration after Hurricane Isaias
Sent letter supporting Alabama's major disaster declaration request following Hurricane Isaias.
“I am writing in strong support of Alabama Governor Kay Ivey’s October 23, 2026, request for a Major Disaster Declaration due to Hurricane Isaias”
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Figures Urges Disaster Aid for Alabama After Isaias
Urged President Trump to approve Alabama's major disaster declaration for Hurricane Isaias.
“Hurricane Isaias was a Category 2 hurricane with damaging winds of 105 miles per hour and extensive rainfall that impacted the Gulf Coast and produced significant flooding, massive power outages, and widespread damage throughout the State of Alabama”
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Figures Calls for Major Disaster Declaration in Response to Hurricane Isaias Damage
Requested Major Disaster Declaration for Alabama following Hurricane Isaias damage.
“Hurricane Isaias was a Category 2 hurricane with damaging winds of 105 miles per hour and extensive rainfall that impacted the Gulf Coast and produced significant flooding, massive power outages, and widespread damage throughout the State of Alabama”
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National police union backs Figures’ education aid bill
Announced National Fraternal Order of Police endorsement of education assistance bill for public servants' children.
“On behalf of the more than 382,000 members of the Fraternal Order of Police, thank you both for your leadership on this important issue”
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Announced National Fraternal Order of Police endorsement of bill covering education costs for public servants' children.
“Every day, our police officers put their lives on the line to keep our streets and communities safe”
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Figures’ bill would fund college for public servants’ children
Introduced bill to fund college and job training for children of educators, first responders and social workers.
“These public service employees perform among the most challenging and important functions in our communities, so that is why I am proud to introduce this bill that relieves the financial burden of them sending their children to college or job training programs”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to cover college and trade school costs for dependents of educators, first responders, and social workers.
“Teachers, social workers, and first responders dedicate their lives in service to our communities, oftentimes unable to provide opportunities they fight so hard for others to enjoy, to their own children”
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House Passes Figures’ Bipartisan Bill to Rename Post Office Honoring Tuskegee Airmen
Announced House passage of bipartisan bill to rename post office honoring Tuskegee Airmen.
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Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in support of the Water Resources Development Act, which you and I had the opportunity to work on directly together as members of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Safe and clean water is a right in this country, and it is our responsibility to…
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the anniversary of the most defining day of my life to date, September 13, 1996, a fall afternoon. My mother walked into a waiting room at the University of South Alabama's medical center and announced to a collection of friends, family, and colleagues that my…
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Congressman Figures, Taylor Introduce REVOKE Act to Crack Down on Chameleon Carriers
Introduced bill to strengthen federal authority to prevent chameleon carriers from evading safety regulations.
“Every day, families share the road with commercial trucks, and they deserve to know that the carriers behind the wheel are held to certain safety standards”
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Figures Introduces Bill to Reverse President’s Beef Order and Support American Cattle Producers
Introduced bill to reverse Trump's beef import proclamation and support American cattle producers.
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Introduced bill to reverse Trump administration's limits on graduate student loan borrowing.
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Figures Calls for Emergency Hearing on President Trump’s Beef Order
Requested a hearing on Trump's beef import order affecting domestic cattle farmers.
“The Administration has stated that the action is intended to address elevated beef prices and increase the supply of ground beef for American consumers”
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Figures to Introduce Bill to Protect Alabama Cattle Farmers from President Trump’s Beef Order
Announced plan to introduce bill reversing Trump's tariff-free foreign beef import order.
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Figures Announces $8.5 Million to Fix Runway at the Montgomery Airport
Announced $8.5 million in federal funding for Montgomery Regional Airport runway renovations.
“I'm thrilled to see our community receive significant federal support and investment with over $8.5 million in federal funding”
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Figures Holds Town Meeting on Agriculture
Held town meeting discussing agriculture costs and Middle East shipping disruptions.
“One of the big issues we have right now, and we've been having for some time now, is how much it is costing you to produce things that you can no longer sell at the rates that you need to be able to sell them for either domestically or internationally”
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Rep. Figures warns Social Security in jeopardy for Alabama seniors.
Warned that Social Security Trust Fund exhaustion in 2032 will cut Alabama seniors' benefits by 20-30 percent.
“We know that seniors here in the State of Alabama, for a lot of them, for many of them, they weren’t fortunate enough to have big 401(k)s, big IRAs”
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Shomari Figures introduces bill calling for Tuskegee Airmen memorial in DC
Introduced bill to authorize Tuskegee Airmen memorial in Washington, D.C.
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Figures’ Bipartisan Bill to Rename Post Office After Tuskegee Airmen Passes Committee
Bipartisan bill to rename Tuskegee post office after Tuskegee Airmen passed House committee.
“The Tuskegee Airmen were national heroes and trailblazers who had an undeniable, lasting impact on our country, and renaming this post office is a meaningful way to bring attention to our history and honor their legacy”
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Figures Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Establish Tuskegee Airmen Memorial in Washington, DC
Introduced bipartisan bill to establish Tuskegee Airmen Memorial in Washington, DC.
“The Tuskegee Airmen are among the most heroic and consequential soldiers that our nation has ever had”
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Introduced bill providing financial relief to Alabama farmers impacted by Trump administration tariffs.
“Alabama farmers are the backbone of our economy and of rural communities throughout the state”
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Secured $50 million authorization for water infrastructure improvements across Alabama.
“Safe and clean water is a right in this country, and it’s our responsibility to provide the resources that are essential to make this a reality for communities across America”
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Secured $50 million authorization for water infrastructure improvements across Alabama.
“Safe and clean water is a right in this country, and it’s our responsibility to provide the resources that are essential to make this a reality for communities across America”
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Figures Wants to Provide Tax Relief for Families with Extracurricular Expenses
Introduced bill to create $5,000 tax deduction for families' extracurricular activity expenses.
“There’s always the opportunity (to pass it), especially with a bill that you can coalesce support around, something that people generally agree with, (that) is as unifying as access to youth athletics, and youth enrichment programs”
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