Shomari Figures

🚨🚨Alabama Farmers: The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is working with local producers to document damage to crops, livestock, equipment, and more caused by Hurricane Isaias. The deadline to submit is this Friday at 5 p.m. To learn more, click the link below! Spread the word! https://t.co/lqLu0mzIIn

Wishing @bamastatefb the best of luck against Florida A&M!🐝🏈 #SWARMAS1

I'm strongly encouraging everyone in the Second District to prepare now for Hurricane Isaias. My office has been in contact with local and federal officials and will continue to monitor the situation and will respond in any way that we can to support those impacted by this storm.

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Tune in for important information ahead of Hurricane Isaias! https://t.co/uPWcBOwo0c

My office is in contact with local, state, and federal officials regarding preparations for Tropical Storm Isaias. This storm poses a serious threat to the safety of residents in the Second District and throughout Alabama. Please take time now to prepare and make a plan to keep you and your family safe. https://t.co/rEyjBTUsLW

My office is in contact with local, state, and federal officials regarding preparations for Tropical Storm Isaias. This storm poses a serious threat to the safety of residents in the Second District and throughout Alabama. Please take time now to prepare and make a plan to keep you and your family safe. https://t.co/rEyjBTUsLW

MONTGOMERY – Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures announced that the National Fraternal Order of Police – the nation’s largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers – has endorsed his bipartisan bill, the Public Service Educational Assistance Act, to cover the cost of college and job training for the children of law enforcement officers, other first responders, educators, and social workers. “Every day, our police officers put their lives on the line to keep our streets and communities safe,” said Figures. “They and their families make tremendous sacrifices for us, and we should be there to give back to them in any way that we can. That’s why I introduced this bipartisan bill to recognize the vital work of our law enforcement officers by investing in their families' future.” “Public servants are the backbone of America, serving in vital roles that ensure the safety and well-being of their communities every day. As law enforcement in America faces a critical recruitment and retention crisis, and as postsecondary education becomes more expensive and crucial in our modern world, it is vital that the Federal government ensures that our public servants have the necessary funding and opportunities to receive postsecondary education,” said Patrick Yoes, National President of the National Fraternal Order of Police. “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.” Figures’ bill establishes a federal education assistance program covering the full cost of postsecondary education and training opportunities – including those enrolled in trade schools and vocational programs – for the dependents of educators, first responders, and social workers who have completed at least 20 years of qualifying service. Congressman Figures is joined in introducing this legislation by Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Representatives Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Mike Ezell (MS-04). In addition to the National Fraternal Order of Police, this bill is also endorsed by the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, the National Association of Social Workers, the International Association of Fire Fighters, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, and the Major Cities Chiefs Association. To read President Yoes’ full letter of support, click here. Read a one-pager here.

Great News: Tuskegee University is receiving $1 million from UNCF in recognition of their success preparing students for careers in healthcare and education. Glad to see Tuskegee receiving the recognition and support they deserve! https://t.co/2xZNTAZ9jn https://t.co/CC7vx8F64E

Guess we are still waiting on Trump to deliver on his promise to lower costs… https://t.co/RY42OnEQBl

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time for all of us to remember those we’ve lost, honor the survivors, increase awareness about early detection, and support the brave Americans who are currently fighting this disease. https://t.co/18qAR8e1ff

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WASHINGTON — Today, Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02), Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Rep. Jahana Hayes (CT-05), and Rep. Mike Ezell (MS-04) will introduce the bipartisan Public Service Educational Assistance Act, a bill to support the families of critical public service employees by covering the full cost of higher education and training opportunities for the dependents of educators, first responders, and social workers. "Educators, first responders, and social workers show up for us in our classrooms, our emergencies, and our hardest moments, year after year," said Booker. "Their families carry that sacrifice too, often quietly, through long hours and stretched budgets. After 20 years of service, the least we can do is make sure their kids can go to college without drowning in debt." “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,” said Hayes. “I am pleased to introduce the Public Service Educational Assistance Act alongside Congressman Figures to honor the work of public servants and make it easier for their own families to pursue higher education." “As someone who spent more than four decades in law enforcement, I know the sacrifices that come with a career dedicated to serving your community—not just for the individual wearing the badge, but for their entire family,” said Ezell. “The Public Service Educational Assistance Act recognizes that commitment by helping provide educational opportunities for the children of those who have devoted decades of their lives to public service. I’m proud to help introduce this legislation to support the families of our law enforcement officers, first responders, educators, and others who dedicate their careers to serving their neighbors.” This legislation establishes a federal education assistance program covering the full cost of postsecondary education and training opportunities – including those enrolled in trade schools and vocational programs – for the dependents of educators, first responders, and social workers who have completed at least 20 years of qualifying service. This bill is endorsed by the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, the National Association of Social Workers, the International Association of Fire Fighters, and the Major Cities Chiefs Association.

Communities all across my district have serious water infrastructure needs, and federal funding is essential to making these improvements a reality. That’s why I worked so hard to get authorization for $50 million for local projects into this year’s Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), and I'm happy to see it pass the House!

It's always a good conversation when I meet with the students at Tuskegee. I got to hear about the issues that matter most and their ideas about the changes they would like to see in their community. These students are definitely leaders in the making. ❤️💛 (Photos courtesy of Tuskegee University)

Glad to join my Alabama Congressional Delegation colleagues for a panel to discuss our work to improve and grow our state’s economy. Since day one, I’ve been focused on bringing federal investments to the Second District that set the foundation for a strong local economy that benefits workers and business owners, and I look forward to continuing that work.

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures’ bipartisan bill to rename a post office located in Tuskegee after the Tuskegee Airmen passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a voice vote. The Tuskegee Airmen were composed of African American pilots and support personnel who trained at Moton Field and Tuskegee Army Airfield and fought bravely during World War II, making them the first African American military aviators in our Armed Forces. They not only defended our nation and the freedom of those abroad but also overcame racial barriers at home trailblazing a path for generations of future service members and military leaders.

Great news: My bill to rename a post office in Tuskegee honoring the Tuskegee Airmen just passed the House! The Tuskegee Airmen were some of the most heroic and influential service members in our nation’s history, and I'm proud to lead the charge in this important step recognizing their legacy.

63 years ago today, the lives of 4 young Black girls - Carole Robertson, Denise McNair, Addie Mae Collins, and Cynthia Wesley - were cut short far too soon in the horrific 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham. Today, we remember and honor them, as well as Sarah Collins Rudolph, who suffered permanent injuries in the attack. As painful of a chapter as this was for Alabama and this nation, as some of our history is, the deaths of these four little girls cannot ever be forgotten.

A tribute to my father. https://t.co/XEGJzbkDZb

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Today we honor the lives lost 25 years ago to the horrific terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. We are grateful to the brave first responders for their courage and service on that day, and the servicemembers who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. We must always remember their sacrifice. #NeverForget

I know that across Alabama, parents are struggling to keep up with the cost of their children’s extracurricular activities, which can cost thousands of dollars each year. To address this issue, I introduced a bill that would give parents a tax break of up to $5,000 a year. Read more below! https://t.co/1cKuUrE1c3

Happy Labor Day! Today we celebrate the hard-working men and women who make America what it is. I'm proud to go to bat in Congress for workers throughout Alabama whose hard work is the cornerstone of our economy. I’ll keep fighting in Congress to ensure that every worker has the protections and opportunities that they rightly deserve.

Wishing @TroyTrojansFB good luck as they kick off their season today against Sam Houston!