On January 1, 2013, the United States Senate passed an agreement to avoid the so-called “fiscal cliff” scenario by a vote of 89-8. The agreement includes $620 billion in staggering tax hikes but only $14 billion ... read more
On December 15, the Senate voted 81-19 to pass legislation that provides a two-year extension of 2001 and 2003 tax relief provisions. I firmly supported this legislation, which ensures that American businesses and working ... read more
Repeal Health Care Reform
The "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” is the broadest social and largest spending legislation signed into law in recent American history. I am proud to be an original cosponsor of Se... read more
Senator Shelby's thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of the tornados that have left a path of destruction and devastation across the state of Alabama.
Please find emergency contact information for the Red Cross, Ala... read more
Senator Shelby met with Mr. Kenneth Feinberg, the government-appointed administrator of the Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF), regarding the oil claims process progress in Alabama on November 18. Senator Shelby has visited t... read more
I have grave concerns about the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), a United Nations treaty that seeks to establish rights for all children and require that these rights be recognized throughout the world. While the... read more
Small businesses and entrepreneurs are vital to the economic prosperity of this country. The federal government has set up various departments, initiatives, and services to assist them.
CommerceConnect is a U.S. Departme... read more
We have come to a point where we are out of money and out of time. Our federal debt has now reached to almost $16 trillion, up from $14 trillion only one year ago. Our accelerating debt is larger than the combined financial... read more
The Obama administration’s recent decision to cancel the proposed
missile defense site in Europe to appease Russia is misguided at best
and dangerous at worst. The Iranian threat is real. We cannot allow
the curren... read more
If you are having trouble with your mortgage, first and foremost,
contact your lender to discuss possibilities that may be available.
There are also several foreclosure counseling resources available that
may be of assist... read more