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Figures (AL-02) introduced the Affordable Youth Enrichment Opportunities Act, a bill to provide a federal tax deduction for parents who pay out-of-pocket expenses for enrichment opportunities for their children. Issues : Congress Economy Figures, Ezell, Carter, Higgins Introduce Bipartisan Offshore Parity Act to Expand Gulf State Boundaries April 28, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Shomari Figures (AL-02), Mike Ezell (MS-04), Troy A. Carter, Sr. Issues : Congress Economy Energy House Passes Figures’ Bipartisan Made in America Jobs Act to Increase Domestic Jobs March 25, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Reps. Shomari C. Figures’ (AL-02) and Jeff Hurd’s (CO-23) bipartisan Made in America Jobs Act of 2026 which would grant eligibility to projects that help relocate foreign jobs to the United States. 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He was joined by Alabama Senator Katie Britt, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, members of the Alabama House Delegation, and bipartisan Members of Congress. House Speaker Mike Johnson presided over the proceedings. Below are Rep. Figures’ remarks, as delivered on the House floor today: Issues : Veterans Alabama delegation backs bill to name post office after Tuskegee Airmen November 11, 2025 In The News By Alex Angle | November 11, 2025 Alabama Daily News WASHINGTON — On Veterans Day, Alabama’s entire House delegation supports a bill to rename a post office in Tuskegee after the African American pilots who fought in World War II. Congressman Shomari Figures is sponsoring the legislation. The bipartisan bill would designate the U.S. post office at 401 North Elm Street as the “Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office.” Issues : Veterans <hr cla","source_url":"https://figures.house.gov/issues/veterans","source_date":"2026-07-21"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"More on Congress","detail":"Figures Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision in Alabama Redistricting Case May 11, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court lifted the injunction preventing Alabama from using discriminatory district maps:&nbsp; Issues : Congress Figures Statement on SCOTUS Decision in Louisiana v. Callais April 29, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Louisiana v. Callais : Issues : Congress Figures, Shreve Introduce Bill to Expand Support for Rural Animal Shelters April 28, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON — Today, Representatives Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) and Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) introduced the Rural Animal Shelter Investment Act , bipartisan legislation to help rural animal shelters access existing federal funding to build, expand, or improve their facilities.&nbsp; Animal shelters play an important role in rural communities. They rescue and care for animals, support public health, and often fill gaps where veterinary services are limited. 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Callais : Issues : Congress Figures, Shreve Introduce Bill to Expand Support for Rural Animal Shelters April 28, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON — Today, Representatives Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) and Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) introduced the Rural Animal Shelter Investment Act , bipartisan legislation to help rural animal shelters access existing federal funding to build, expand, or improve their facilities.&nbsp; Animal shelters play an important role in rural communities. They rescue and care for animals, support public health, and often fill gaps where veterinary services are limited. 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Issues : Economy Image Figures Secures Over $3M for Montgomery Region Projects March 10, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) announced over $3 million for two community projects in Montgomery, Alabama. Specifically, he secured $2 million for the Alabama Capital Maxwell Gateway Project to support critical infrastructure improvements along I-65 through Montgomery. He also secured $1.65 million for the Montgomery Regional Tech &amp; Innovation Ecosystem Initiative to bolster technology, innovation and workforce development in Central Alabama.&nbsp;","source_url":"https://figures.house.gov/issues/economy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"More on Economy","detail":"Figures, Ezell, Carter, Higgins Introduce Bipartisan Offshore Parity Act to Expand Gulf State Boundaries April 28, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — &nbsp;Today, Representatives Shomari Figures (AL-02), Mike Ezell (MS-04),&nbsp;Troy A. Carter, Sr. Issues : Congress Economy Energy House Passes Figures’ Bipartisan Made in America Jobs Act to Increase Domestic Jobs March 25, 2026 Press Release &nbsp;WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Reps. Shomari C. Figures’ (AL-02) and Jeff Hurd’s (CO-23) bipartisan Made in America Jobs Act of 2026 which would grant eligibility to projects that help relocate foreign jobs to the United States. Issues : Economy Image Figures Secures Over $3M for Montgomery Region Projects March 10, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) announced over $3 million for two community projects in Montgomery, Alabama. Specifically, he secured $2 million for the Alabama Capital Maxwell Gateway Project to support critical infrastructure improvements along I-65 through Montgomery. 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Issues : Congress Education Figures Gives Remarks at Press Conference on Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals (LEAP) Act December 17, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02), alongside Representatives Tim Kennedy (NY-26) and Jill Tokuda (HI-02), held a press conference to introduce the Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals (LEAP) Act that they are co-leading. The bill corrects a disparity made in H.R. 1, the Republican-led reconciliation bill, which drastically reduced borrowing power for advanced degree essential health students such as nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and public health workers, while leaving limits for other professionals untouched. Issues : Education Figures’ Statement on Republicans’ Big, Ugly Bill July 3, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Shomari C. 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