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- October 2012
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Rep. Guthrie, Rep. Brooks, Visit with Florence High School Students
10/08/12Florence, AL – This morning Rep. Brett Guthrie (KY-2), joined Rep. Mo Brooks (AL-5), in a visit to Florence High School in Florence, Alabama.< Read more > - September 2012
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Rep. Brooks' Statement On Selection of New Marshall Space Flight Center Director
09/25/12Huntsville, AL – Today Congressman Mo Brooks (R-AL) made the following comments about the selection of Patrick Scheuermann as the new Director of Marshall Space Flight Center for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks Honored as Guardian of Small Business by NFIB
09/17/12WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 17, 2012 – The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation's leading small business association, last week named U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (AL-5) a Guardian of Small Business.< Read more > -
Rep. Brooks Votes "No" on Continuing Resolution; Opposes "Stop and Go" Funding that Harms Defense, NASA, and Contractors
09/14/12Washington, D.C. – Today Rep. Mo Brooks (AL-05) voted "no" on Continuing Resolution H.J.Res 117, yet another temporary government funding measure. Congressman Brooks voted "no" because of the cumulative effect of harmful H.J.Res. 117 provisions.< Read more > -
Rep. Brooks Commemorates Life of Neil Armstrong
09/13/12Washington, D.C. – This morning Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) addressed the U.S. House to commemorate the life and work of American Astronaut Neil Armstrong and his contributions to human exploration.< Read more > -
Rep. Brooks' Statement on the Murder of Ambassador Stevens
09/12/12Washington, D.C. – Today Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House condemning the assassination of the U.S. Ambassador to Libya, John Christopher Stevens, and three other Americans.< Read more > -
Rep. Brooks to Host Academy Day on Sept. 16
09/11/12Huntsville, AL – Today Rep. Mo Brooks (AL-05) announced that he will be joining representatives from the five U.S. Service Academies in hosting a special "Academy Day" for students across North Alabama.< Read more > - August 2012
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Rep. Brooks' Statement on the Passing of Neil Armstrong
08/25/12Huntsville, AL – Today Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) made the following statement on the passing of Astronaut Neil Armstrong.< Read more > -
Rep. Brooks Receives Chamber of Commerce 'Spirit of Enterprise' Award
08/17/12Florence, AL – Today, Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL), along with Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04), was presented the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's ‘Spirit of Enterprise' award at the Shoals Chamber of Commerce Luncheon.< Read more > -
Witnesses Champion Industry-University Collaborations to Promote U.S. Economic Prosperity
08/01/12Washington D.C. - Today, the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education held a hearing to examine partnerships and collaborations between industry and research universities.< Read more > - July 2012
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Rep. Brooks' Amendment to Protect U.S. Missile Intelligence Passes
07/19/12Washington, D.C. – This afternoon Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) announced the passage of his limitation amendment to the Department of Defense Appropriations Bill.< Read more > -
Rep. Brooks Condemns Defense Cuts on FOX News Live
07/18/12Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) appeared on the FOX News Live show DEFCON-3 with host and national security analyst KT McFarland.< Read more > -
Rep. Brooks to Present Purple Heart to Local Veteran
07/03/12Huntsville, AL – Congressman Mo Brooks (R-AL) announced today that on Friday, July 6, at 2 PM, he will present Mr. Benjamin Frank Berry, Jr. with a replacement Purple Heart at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library.< Read more > - June 2012
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Rep. Brooks Votes to Hold Eric Holder in Contempt
06/28/12Washington, D.C. – Today Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) voted to hold United States Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr., in contempt for willful and unlawful failure to produce subpoenaed documents.< Read more > -
Rep. Brooks' Statement on SCOTUS Obamacare Decision
06/28/12Washington, D.C. – "Today, by one vote, the United States Supreme Court expanded federal power beyond anything previously permissible. In effect, one Supreme Court justice's vote empowers the federal government to dictate that American citizens< Read more > -
Chairman Brooks Praises Work of Research Universities
06/27/12Washington D.C. - Today, the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education held a hearing to examine the opportunities and challenges faced by the nation's research universities.< Read more > -
Rep. Brooks Leads Southern Congressional Delegation on Visit to Turkey
06/20/12Washington, D.C. – This week Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) returned from a fact-finding trip to Turkey. No tax dollars were used to pay for the trip.< Read more > -
Rep. Brooks: Obama Grants Partial Amnesty to Illegal Aliens, Undermines Rule of Law
06/19/12Washington, D.C. – This morning Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) addressed the U.S. House, describing the damage done to American jobs and American taxpayers by President Obama's new partial amnesty program for illegal aliens.< Read more > -
Rep. Brooks Protests National Security Leaks
06/08/12Washington, D.C. – This morning Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) took to the floor of the U.S. House, calling on the White House to take an aggressive role in investigating damaging national security leaks.< Read more > -
Rep. Mo Brooks Recognizes 2012 U.S. Military Academy Appointees
06/06/12Huntsville, AL – On Monday, Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) recognized the 2012 Academy Appointees at a special reception held at the Huntsville-Madison Public Library in Huntsville.< Read more > - May 2012
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Rep. Brooks Votes for National Defense Authorization Act, Addresses Importance of Missile Defense
05/18/12Washington, D.C. – Today the House passed HR 4310, the FY2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included three amendments offered by Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL). The NDAA passed in a bi-partisan vote of 299 to 120.< Read more > -
Brooks Recognized by ACU for Strong Voting Record
05/10/12Washington, D.C. – America's oldest conservative organization today recognized Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) for his "commitment to America's core principles," his "steadfast commitment to our nation's Constitution," and for achieving a score of< Read more > -
Subcommittee Examines Stewardship of Taxpayer Dollars at the National Science Foundation
05/09/12Washington D.C. – Today, the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education held a hearing to provide oversight of the National Science Foundation (NSF), including the examination of various issues identified by the NSF Office of Inspector General (< Read more > -
Rep. Brooks Condemns Russian Threats to NATO, Missile Defense
05/04/12Huntsville, AL – Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) issued the following statement in condemnation of Russia's blatant threat yesterday to pre-emptively attack and destroy NATO missile defense sites in Europe, particularly those led by the U.S.< Read more > - April 2012
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Chairman Brooks, Alabama Leaders, Explore Ways to Advance STEM Education
04/30/12Huntsville, AL – Today Subcommittee on Research and Science Education Chairman Mo Brooks (R-AL-05) and Rep. Daniel Lipinski (D-IL-03), Ranking Member, held a field hearing in Madison, Alabama to explore local science, technology, engineering, and ma< Read more > -
Chairman Brooks Brings Congressional Hearing to Alabama
04/26/12On Monday, April 30, 2012, at 10:00 AM at Bob Jones High School, the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Subcommittee on Research and Science Education, will hold a hearing entitled STEM Education in Action: Lo< Read more > -
Subcommittee Examines Management of NSF Facilities
04/18/12Washington D.C. – The Subcommittee on Research and Science Education today held an oversight hearing to examine the planning, management, operations, and stewardship of major, multi-user research facilities funded through the National Science Founda< Read more > -
Rep. Brooks Asks Tough Questions About Sequestration
04/17/12Washington, D.C. – This afternoon Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL), a member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, asked questions about the impact of the Budget Control Act sequestration measures on military preparedness.< Read more > -
Rep. Brooks' Statement on North Korean Missile Launch
04/13/12Huntsville, AL – Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) made the following statement today after North Korea's launch of a ballistic missile in violation of its agreement with the United States and United Nations resolutions.< Read more > - March 2012
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Rep. Brooks Works to Protect American Missile Defense Technology
03/05/12Washington, D.C. – Congressman Mo Brooks (R-AL) has introduced legislation to prevent the Russian Federation from gaining access to critical U.S. missile defense technology.< Read more > -
Office of Rep. Brooks Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours
03/02/12Washington, D.C. – Today Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) announced staff from his District Offices will hold several Mobile Office Hours opportunities this week.< Read more > - February 2012
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Subcommittee Examines FY13 National Science Foundation Budget Proposal
02/28/12Washington D.C. – The Subcommittee on Research and Science Education today held a hearing to examine the Administration's proposed fiscal year 2013 (FY13) budget request for the National Science Foundation (NSF).< Read more > -
Rep. Brooks Votes to Protect America's Solvency
02/17/12Washington, D.C. - Today Congressman Mo Brooks (R-AL) voted no on the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, H.R. 3630, which passed the U.S. House by a vote of 293 to 132 (Republicans 146 "Yes," 91 "No").< Read more > -
Rep. Brooks Supports Legislation to Increase Tech Jobs, National Security
02/07/12Washington D.C. – The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology today approved an important bill to coordinate and prioritize federal research expenditures.< Read more > -
Rep. Brooks Votes to Protect Northwest Alabama Regional Airport in the Shoals
02/03/12Washington, D.C. – Today Congressman Mo Brooks (R-AL) voted yes on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, H.R. 658.< Read more > -
Office of Rep. Brooks to Host February Mobile Office Hours
02/02/12Washington, D.C. – Today Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) announced that staff from his District Offices will hold three Mobile Office opportunities in February.< Read more > -
Alabama Delegation Seeks Disaster Declaration for Tornado and Storm Damage
02/01/12Washington, D.C. – Members of Alabama's congressional delegation are supporting Governor Robert Bentley's request for a federal disaster declaration in the wake of the last week's tornadoes and storms.< Read more > - January 2012
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Rep. Brooks Marks 1,000 Days of Senate Failure to Pass a Budget
01/24/12Washington, D.C. –Today, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-AL) joined other U.S. House Members in marking the 1,000th day since the U.S. Senate has failed to pass a budget.< Read more > -
Rep. Brooks' Statement on the President's Rejection of the Keystone XL Pipeline
01/20/12Huntsville, AL – Congressman Mo Brooks (R-AL) made the following statement following the Obama Administration's decision not to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline Project.< Read more > -
Rep. Brooks' Missile Security Amendment Passes in Bipartisan Defense Authorization Act
01/05/12Washington, D.C. - The President has signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes Rep. Mo Brooks' (R-AL) amendment to prevent U.S. missile defense secrets from being shared with the Russian Federation.< Read more >