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Representative Dale W. Strong (AL-05), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, was proud to vote in favor of final passage.  Issues : National Defense Image Strong Introduces Legislation to Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Protect our Homeland June 3, 2024 Press Release WASHINGTON—Representative Dale W. Strong (R-AL) introduced H.R. 8590 to counter the evolving threat posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or “drones”) and ensure the safety and security of Americans.  Issues : National Defense Securing our Homeland Supporting Law Enforcement Image Strong Statement on Curtailing CCP Surveillance on American Citizens March 13, 2024 Press Release WASHINGTON — Congressman Dale W. Strong released the following statement on House passage of H.R. 7521, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act:    “The United States has a long history of preventing hostile foreign interest from investing in or setting a national narrative in our country. 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Strong (R-AL), Lou Correa (D-CA), Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), and Glenn Ivey (D-MD), introduced H.R. 8140 , the “Supporting Every at-Risk Veteran In Critical Emergencies (SERVICE) Act.” 13 additional Members joined as original cosponsors of the bill.   Issues : Supporting Law Enforcement Health Veterans Image Strong Supports Speaker McCarthy October 3, 2023 Press Release WASHINGTON— Today, the House of Representatives voted on a ‘motion to vacate’ Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Congressman Dale W. Strong (AL-05) voted to support McCarthy and bring unity to the party.  Issues : Congress National Defense Securing our Homeland Veterans","source_url":"https://strong.house.gov/issues/veterans","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"Issues","detail":"Image Education See more information concerning work and views related to education. Image Veterans See more information concerning work and views related to veterans. 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