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January 18, 2024

WASHINGTON — Representative Dale W. Strong slammed the Biden Administration’s open border policies during this week’s House Committee on Homeland Security hearing. The hearing, entitled, “Voices for the Victims: The Heartbreaking Reality of the Mayorkas Border Crisis” was part of the committee’s impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.  


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January 12, 2024

WASHINGTON — Congressman Dale W. Strong (AL-05) announced his nomination of 30 students across North Alabama to United States service academies. 

Prior to receiving a U.S. service academy nomination through Congressman Strong, candidates must meet certain academic, leadership, and character standards. Congressman Strong’s inaugural nomination slate consists of public, private, specialty, and homeschooled student leaders. 


December 27, 2023

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Dale W. Strong (AL-05) released the following update on his work for Alabamians as he reaches the end of his first year in Congress:

“It has been an honor to serve as your representative in Washington. I am proud of the wins our team has achieved for North Alabama. 


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December 14, 2023

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Dale Strong (AL-05), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on his vote to pass the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): 


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December 13, 2023

WASHINGTON — The Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes a provision championed by Representative Dale Strong (AL-05) which prohibits funding from being used to expand U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM) headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO. 

Specifically, Sec. 2889 in the NDAA will stop the Combatant Command from renting, planning, designing, or constructing new facilities. 

Issues: Congress

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December 11, 2023

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Dale Strong’s (AL-05) FINISH IT Act has been included in the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). 

Once implemented, the FINISH IT Act will override the Biden administration’s decision to allow millions of dollars' worth of U.S. - Mexico border wall materials to go to waste. 


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November 9, 2023

WASHINGTON — Congressman Dale W. Strong (AL-05) has formally requested that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) keep Jackson County in the Huntsville Designated Market Area (DMA).  

The FCC, by way of market analytics firm Nielsen, recently reassigned Jackson County to the Chattanooga, Tenn., DMA. Congressman Strong is asking the FCC to reverse this decision in the interest of public safety. 

In a letter to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, Rep. Strong wrote:  


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November 8, 2023

WASHINGTON — On November 8, 2023, the House Committee on Homeland Security unanimously passed Representative Dale W. Strong’s (AL-05) legislation, H.R. 6174, the DHS Biodetection Improvement Act.  

This legislation directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a strategy to ensure that DHS is fully utilizing its capabilities and resources to aid its BioWatch program.  

Issues: Congress

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November 7, 2023

WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved Representative Dale W. Strong’s (AL-05) amendment to the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Appropriations Bill.  

The amendment proposed by Congressman Strong expresses support for Public Housing Authorities to conduct drug testing as a condition of receiving housing benefits.  

Issues: Congress

November 2, 2023

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Dale Strong issued the following statement after the House voted 226-196 to pass the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act: