{"id":13239,"name":"Shomari Figures","first_name":"Shomari","last_name":"Figures","middle_name":null,"suffix":null,"bioguide_id":"F000481","fec_candidate_id":null,"ocd_person_id":null,"govtrack_id":null,"opensecrets_id":null,"votesmart_id":null,"office_id":17876,"party":"Democrat","status":"active","photo_url":"https://www.congress.gov/img/member/68013eaa4e51529406f18e42_200.jpg","website":"https://figures.house.gov/","campaign_url":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"social_twitter":null,"social_facebook":null,"social_instagram":null,"social_youtube":null,"state":"AL","district":"2","city":null,"assumed_office":"2025","term_end":null,"born":"1985","source":"congress_gov","source_url":"https://api.congress.gov/v3/member/F000481","source_updated":"2026-05-09T12:13:18.420Z","first_seen":"2026-05-09 12:13:18","last_seen":"2026-05-09 12:13:18","created_at":"2026-05-09 12:13:18","updated_at":"2026-05-10 01:05:46","canonical_id":null,"fec_checked_at":null,"office_name":"U.S. Representative","level":"federal","branch":"legislative","office_chamber":"house","positions":[{"topic":"Gun Control","stance":"Recent Votes","detail":"Date Roll Call Bill Question Vote Title 05/21/2026 191 H.R.6047 On Passage Nay Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act 05/21/2026 190 H.R.1041 On Passage Nay Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act 05/21/2026 189 H.R.1041 On Motion to Recommit Yea Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act 05/21/2026 188 H.R.1329 On Passage Nay Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act 05/21/2026 187 H.R.1329 On Motion to Recommit Yea Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act 05/20/2026 186 H.RES.1300 On Agreeing to the Resolution No Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act 05/20/2026 185 H.RES.1300 On Ordering the Previous Question Nay Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act 05/20/2026 184 H.R.2616 On Passage No PROTECT Kids Act 05/20/2026 183 H.R.2616 On Motion to Recommit Yea PROTECT Kids Act 05/20/2026 182 H.R.1993 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Yea 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act","source_url":"https://figures.house.gov/about/votes-and-legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Recent Votes","detail":"Date Roll Call Bill Question Vote Title 05/21/2026 191 H.R.6047 On Passage Nay Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act 05/21/2026 190 H.R.1041 On Passage Nay Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act 05/21/2026 189 H.R.1041 On Motion to Recommit Yea Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act 05/21/2026 188 H.R.1329 On Passage Nay Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act 05/21/2026 187 H.R.1329 On Motion to Recommit Yea Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act 05/20/2026 186 H.RES.1300 On Agreeing to the Resolution No Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act 05/20/2026 185 H.RES.1300 On Ordering the Previous Question Nay Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act 05/20/2026 184 H.R.2616 On Passage No PROTECT Kids Act 05/20/2026 183 H.R.2616 On Motion to Recommit Yea PROTECT Kids Act 05/20/2026 182 H.R.1993 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Yea 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act","source_url":"https://figures.house.gov/about/votes-and-legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Instructions","detail":"The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. For more information, please review the page of Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Military Academy Nomination . Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. Representative&nbsp;Figures&nbsp;may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to our district. To request a Military Academy Nomination from our office, please complete the form below. Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country. 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Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. Representative&nbsp;Figures&nbsp;may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to our district. To request a Military Academy Nomination from our office, please complete the form below. Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country. Current Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Complete Indicates required field Privacy Notice Your Information Prefix: - Select - Ms. Miss. Mr. Mx. 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The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. Representative&nbsp;Figures&nbsp;may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to our district. To request a Military Academy Nomination from our office, please complete the form below. Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country. Current Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Complete Indicates required field Privacy Notice Your Information Prefix: - Select - Ms. Miss. Mr. Mx. First Name: MI: Last Name: Suffix: - None - 2nd 3rd 4th II III IV Jr. CAPTCHA: enabled to secure this form. 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The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. Representative&nbsp;Figures&nbsp;may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to our district. To request a Military Academy Nomination from our office, please complete the form below. Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country. Current Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Complete Indicates required field Privacy Notice Your Information Prefix: - Select - Ms. Miss. Mr. Mx. First Name: MI: Last Name: Suffix: - None - 2nd 3rd 4th II III IV Jr. CAPTCHA: enabled to secure this form. 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The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. Representative&nbsp;Figures&nbsp;may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to our district. To request a Military Academy Nomination from our office, please complete the form below. Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country. Current Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Complete Indicates required field Privacy Notice Your Information Prefix: - Select - Ms. Miss. Mr. Mx. First Name: MI: Last Name: Suffix: - None - 2nd 3rd 4th II III IV Jr. CAPTCHA: enabled to secure this form. If you are having difficulty using Captcha&#039;s visual option, please visit the Accessibility page for more assistance.","source_url":"https://figures.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"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. Issues : Congress Figures, Ezell, Carter, Higgins Introduce Bipartisan Offshore Parity Act to Expand Gulf State Boundaries April 28, 2026 <a href=\"/media/press-relea","source_url":"https://figures.house.gov/issues/congress","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","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. Issues : Congress Figures, Ezell, Carter, Higgins Introduce Bipartisan Offshore Parity Act to Expand Gulf State Boundaries April 28, 2026 <a href=\"/media/press-relea","source_url":"https://figures.house.gov/issues/congress","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","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. 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. 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":"Economy","stance":"More on Education","detail":"Figures, Hill, Adams, McCormick Introduce HBCU Research Capacity Act to Expand Access to Federal Research Funding April 15, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Congressman&nbsp;Shomari C. Figures (AL-02), along with&nbsp;House Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Caucus member Rep. Richard McCormick (GA-06),&nbsp;introduced the HBCU Research Capacity Act on Tuesday. The legislation is the House companion to S. 4167, introduced by Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) on March 24, 2026. 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. Figures (AL-02) issued the following statement after voting against the so-called “One, Big Beautiful Bill:” Issues : Congress Economy Education Energy","source_url":"https://figures.house.gov/issues/education","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"More on Education","detail":"Figures, Hill, Adams, McCormick Introduce HBCU Research Capacity Act to Expand Access to Federal Research Funding April 15, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Congressman&nbsp;Shomari C. Figures (AL-02), along with&nbsp;House Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Caucus member Rep. Richard McCormick (GA-06),&nbsp;introduced the HBCU Research Capacity Act on Tuesday. The legislation is the House companion to S. 4167, introduced by Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) on March 24, 2026. 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. Figures (AL-02) issued the following statement after voting against the so-called “One, Big Beautiful Bill:” Issues : Congress Economy Education Energy","source_url":"https://figures.house.gov/issues/education","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"More on Education","detail":"Figures, Hill, Adams, McCormick Introduce HBCU Research Capacity Act to Expand Access to Federal Research Funding April 15, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Congressman&nbsp;Shomari C. Figures (AL-02), along with&nbsp;House Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Caucus member Rep. Richard McCormick (GA-06),&nbsp;introduced the HBCU Research Capacity Act on Tuesday. The legislation is the House companion to S. 4167, introduced by Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) on March 24, 2026. 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. Figures (AL-02) issued the following statement after voting against the so-called “One, Big Beautiful Bill:” Issues : Congress Economy Education Energy","source_url":"https://figures.house.gov/issues/education","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"More on Education","detail":"Figures, Hill, Adams, McCormick Introduce HBCU Research Capacity Act to Expand Access to Federal Research Funding April 15, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Congressman&nbsp;Shomari C. Figures (AL-02), along with&nbsp;House Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Caucus member Rep. Richard McCormick (GA-06),&nbsp;introduced the HBCU Research Capacity Act on Tuesday. The legislation is the House companion to S. 4167, introduced by Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) on March 24, 2026. 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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Figures (AL-02) issued the following statement after voting against the so-called “One, Big Beautiful Bill:” Issues : Congress Economy Education Energy Health Veterans Back to top button","source_url":"https://figures.house.gov/issues/energy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"More on Energy","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 Figures’ Statement on Republicans’ Big, Ugly Bill July 3, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) issued the following statement after voting against the so-called “One, Big Beautiful Bill:” Issues : Congress Economy Education Energy Health Veterans Back to top button","source_url":"https://figures.house.gov/issues/energy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"More on Energy","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 Figures’ Statement on Republicans’ Big, Ugly Bill July 3, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) issued the following statement after voting against the so-called “One, Big Beautiful Bill:” Issues : Congress Economy Education Energy Health Veterans Back to top button","source_url":"https://figures.house.gov/issues/energy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"More on Energy","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 Figures’ Statement on Republicans’ Big, Ugly Bill July 3, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) issued the following statement after voting against the so-called “One, Big Beautiful Bill:” Issues : Congress Economy Education Energy Health Veterans Back to top button","source_url":"https://figures.house.gov/issues/energy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"More on Health","detail":"Figures Secures Delayed Closure of Tuskegee Dialysis Center March 18, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Following a request from Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02), Fresenius Kidney Care has agreed to delay plans to close a dialysis center in Tuskegee, AL until May 17, 2026. Figures made the request after outreach last month from Tuskegee Mayor Chris Lee who indicated Fresenius planned to close the center in 30 days. Issues : Health Rep. Figures Delivers $2.3 Million for Rural Community Projects in Tuskegee, Crenshaw County &amp; Eufaula December 8, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON –Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02), a member of the House Committee on Agriculture, announced that he secured $2.39 million in funding for projects across Alabama’s 2nd District as a part of his continued effort to protect and strengthen rural communities. The funding, which will be awarded to the City of Tuskegee, Crenshaw County, and the Health Care Authority of the City of Eufaula was requested and secured by Congressman Figures during the annual appropriations process. Issues : Congress Health Figures Joins Bipartisan Effort to Expand Early Stuttering Screenings and Therapy for Young Children December 2, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Shomari C. Figures (D-AL-02) joined Congressman Addison McDowell (R-NC-06) in a bipartisan effort to help young children who stutter receive early intervention. The Kidd’s Stuttering Act will add mandatory stuttering screenings for children ages two to six and guarantee Medicaid and CHIP coverage for speech-therapy services. Issues : Health <div class=\"h5 my-0 font-weight-bold\"","source_url":"https://figures.house.gov/issues/health","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"More on Health","detail":"Figures Secures Delayed Closure of Tuskegee Dialysis Center March 18, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Following a request from Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02), Fresenius Kidney Care has agreed to delay plans to close a dialysis center in Tuskegee, AL until May 17, 2026. Figures made the request after outreach last month from Tuskegee Mayor Chris Lee who indicated Fresenius planned to close the center in 30 days. Issues : Health Rep. Figures Delivers $2.3 Million for Rural Community Projects in Tuskegee, Crenshaw County &amp; Eufaula December 8, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON –Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02), a member of the House Committee on Agriculture, announced that he secured $2.39 million in funding for projects across Alabama’s 2nd District as a part of his continued effort to protect and strengthen rural communities. The funding, which will be awarded to the City of Tuskegee, Crenshaw County, and the Health Care Authority of the City of Eufaula was requested and secured by Congressman Figures during the annual appropriations process. Issues : Congress Health Figures Joins Bipartisan Effort to Expand Early Stuttering Screenings and Therapy for Young Children December 2, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Shomari C. Figures (D-AL-02) joined Congressman Addison McDowell (R-NC-06) in a bipartisan effort to help young children who stutter receive early intervention. The Kidd’s Stuttering Act will add mandatory stuttering screenings for children ages two to six and guarantee Medicaid and CHIP coverage for speech-therapy services. Issues : Health <div class=\"h5 my-0 font-weight-bold\"","source_url":"https://figures.house.gov/issues/health","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Agriculture","stance":"More on Health","detail":"Figures Secures Delayed Closure of Tuskegee Dialysis Center March 18, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Following a request from Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02), Fresenius Kidney Care has agreed to delay plans to close a dialysis center in Tuskegee, AL until May 17, 2026. Figures made the request after outreach last month from Tuskegee Mayor Chris Lee who indicated Fresenius planned to close the center in 30 days. Issues : Health Rep. Figures Delivers $2.3 Million for Rural Community Projects in Tuskegee, Crenshaw County &amp; Eufaula December 8, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON –Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02), a member of the House Committee on Agriculture, announced that he secured $2.39 million in funding for projects across Alabama’s 2nd District as a part of his continued effort to protect and strengthen rural communities. The funding, which will be awarded to the City of Tuskegee, Crenshaw County, and the Health Care Authority of the City of Eufaula was requested and secured by Congressman Figures during the annual appropriations process. Issues : Congress Health Figures Joins Bipartisan Effort to Expand Early Stuttering Screenings and Therapy for Young Children December 2, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Shomari C. Figures (D-AL-02) joined Congressman Addison McDowell (R-NC-06) in a bipartisan effort to help young children who stutter receive early intervention. The Kidd’s Stuttering Act will add mandatory stuttering screenings for children ages two to six and guarantee Medicaid and CHIP coverage for speech-therapy services. Issues : Health <div class=\"h5 my-0 font-weight-bold\"","source_url":"https://figures.house.gov/issues/health","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"More on Veterans","detail":"Figures Issues Statement on Bipartisan War Powers Resolution March 5, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) issued the following statement after voting to support the bipartisan War Powers Resolution that would have restricted further military action against Iran without congressional approval:&nbsp; Issues : Congress Veterans Figures Leads Alabama Congressional Delegation in a Moment of Silence Honoring Tuskegee Airmen November 19, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) led a moment of silence honoring Lt. Col. George E. Hardy – the last surviving combat pilot of the Tuskegee Airmen who passed away on September 25, 2025 at 100 years old. 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":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"More on Veterans","detail":"Figures Issues Statement on Bipartisan War Powers Resolution March 5, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) issued the following statement after voting to support the bipartisan War Powers Resolution that would have restricted further military action against Iran without congressional approval:&nbsp; Issues : Congress Veterans Figures Leads Alabama Congressional Delegation in a Moment of Silence Honoring Tuskegee Airmen November 19, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) led a moment of silence honoring Lt. Col. George E. Hardy – the last surviving combat pilot of the Tuskegee Airmen who passed away on September 25, 2025 at 100 years old. 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. 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