I don’t think it should be optional. We’re allowing 7% of the people to determine who’s going to represent us in Washington.

If Trump surrenders the legitimate authority the American people invested in him to a radical District Court Judge, nothing else matters.

The single biggest litmus test for a new Trump administration would be how it responded to rogue judges attempting to thwart its lawful actions.

We’re going to find out soon whether Judge O’Toole, some random judge in Mass. who nobody has ever heard of, or President Trump runs the Executive Branch.

Channel Lincoln and make a legal argument that tells the judge to pound sand.

I proudly rise today to honor Baldwin County Sheriff Huey ``Hoss'' Mack, who will be retiring later this year and will become the director of Alabama Sheriffs Association. Sheriff Hoss Mack served as the county sheriff for the last 18…

My bill, the Alabama Underwater Forestry National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act is an important measure to safeguard Alabama's ancient underwater cypress forest. Importantly, this bill strikes a balance between conservation and…

It has become increasingly clear to me that the management of these processes should be left to the states.

This removes the need for a tribe to be ``under federal jurisdiction'' on June 18, 1934.

Today, I again offer our full support for Chairman Cole's bipartisan bill, H.R. 1208, which would accomplish this goal.

I supported legislation by Congressman Huffman to take that land into trust.

I just want to say it is always first class. You all are a five-star Michelin group.

This bill is not only about supporting the Tribe, but it is also about the potential to boost Alabama economy by generating new revenue and creating thousands of jobs.

H.R. 6180 would recognize the Poarch Band of Creek Indians as covered by the IRA and reaffirm any lands previously taken into trust for the tribe's benefit by the Secretary as trust land.

I am hopeful that conversations such as the one we will have today will be a catalyst for a long-term solution across the board.

The Supreme Court decision in Carcieri was a major step backward in the walk towards justice, as well as healing.

Congress should act to pass H.R. 1208 to amend the Indian Reorganization Act to conform to this original intended purpose.

I personally believe, and by evidence with our experiences in our county believe, that actually it would speed the process.

Poarch Band of Creek Indians Lands Act

So, just for the record, I have been working with the County Commission there in Escambia County.

The bill has a retroactive effect, stating the effectiveness of the legislation will be as if it was in effect when the IRA was implemented on June 18, 1934.

This Act is not just about legitimizing, it is about enabling the Tribe to provide essential government services effective to the citizens.

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians Land Act is a bipartisan, bicameral effort aimed to supporting the Poarch Creek Band of Creek Indians, allowing them to exercise their sovereignty for the benefit of future generations.

This legislation ensures that the IRA applies to the Tribe, enhances their ability to improve essential government services, and treating them on par with other federally recognized tribes.