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  Sen. Tommy Tuberville

Senator for Alabama

pronounced TAH-mee // TUH-ber-vil

Tuberville is the senior senator from Alabama and is a Republican. He has served since Jan 3, 2021. Tuberville is next up for reelection in 2026 and serves until Jan 3, 2027. He is 70 years old.

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Committee Membership

Tommy Tuberville sits on the following committees:

• Rural Development and Energy subcommittee Ranking Member
• Children and Families subcommittee Ranking Member
• Senate Committee on Armed Services Readiness and Management Support , Seapower , Strategic Forces subcommittees
• Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Enacted Legislation

Tuberville was the primary sponsor of 1 bill that was enacted:

• S. 2794 (117th): Supporting Families of the Fallen Act

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We consider a bill enacted if one of the following is true: a) it is enacted itself, b) it has a companion bill in the other chamber (as identified by Congress) which was enacted, or c) if at least about half of its provisions were incorporated into bills that were enacted (as determined by an automated text analysis, applicable beginning with bills in the 110 th Congress).

Bills Sponsored

Issue areas.

Tuberville sponsors bills primarily in these issue areas:

Armed Forces and National Security (34%) Immigration (14%) Agriculture and Food (10%) Finance and Financial Sector (10%) Labor and Employment (10%) Law (7%) Education (7%) Foreign Trade and International Finance (7%)

Recently Introduced Bills

Tuberville recently introduced the following legislation:

• S. 4816: Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act
• S. 4568: CHIPS Improvement Act
• S. 4506: Workforce DATA Act
• S. 4297: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act
• S.Res. 667: A resolution expressing support for the designation of May as “Fallen Heroes Memorial …
• S. 4128: VA Abortion Transparency Act of 2024
• S. 3729: Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act

Most legislation has no activity after being introduced.

Voting Record

Tuberville voted nay, tuberville voted yea, missed votes.

From Jan 2021 to Sep 2024, Tuberville missed 55 of 1,545 roll call votes, which is 3.6%. This is on par with the median of 2.9% among the lifetime records of senators currently serving. The chart below reports missed votes over time.

We don’t track why legislators miss votes, but it’s often due to medical absenses, major life events, and running for higher office.

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• GovInfo.gov , for sponsored bills

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Tommy Tuberville

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Tommy Tuberville ( Republican Party ) (also known as Coach) is a member of the U.S. Senate from Alabama. He assumed office on January 3, 2021. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Tuberville ( Republican Party ) is running for re-election to the U.S. Senate to represent Alabama. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. [source]

Tuberville was head coach for several college football teams between 1995 and 2016, including at Auburn University and the University of Cincinnati. [1]

• 1 Biography
• 2.1 U.S. Senate
• 3.1 Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023
• 3.2 Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress
• 3.3 Key votes: 117th Congress, 2021-2023
• 4.1.1 Endorsements
• 5.2.1 Campaign website
• 6 Campaign finance summary
• 7 Notable endorsements
• 8.1 Electoral vote certification on January 6-7, 2021
• 10 External links
• 11 Footnotes

Tommy Tuberville was born in Camden, Arkansas, and lives in Auburn, Alabama. Tuberville's career experience includes working as a studio analyst with ESPN and as the head football coach of the University of Mississippi, Auburn University, Texas Tech University, and the University of Cincinnati. [2] [3]

Committee assignments

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Tuberville was assigned to the following committees: [Source]

• Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
• Commodities, Risk Management and Trade
• Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research
• Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy , Ranking Member
• Senate Committee on Armed Services
• Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support
• Subcommittee on Seapower
• Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
• Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
• Subcommittee on Children and Families , Ranking Member
• Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
• Subcommittee on Children and Families
• Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety
• Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy
• Subcommittee on Conservation, Climate, Forestry, and Natural Resources
• Emerging Threats and Capabilities
• Strategic Forces

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Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023

The 118th United States Congress began on January 3, 2023, at which point Republicans held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-212), and Democrats held the majority in the U.S. Senate (51-49). Joe Biden (D) was the president and Kamala Harris (D) was the vice president. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.

Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress

Key votes: 117th congress, 2021-2023.

The 117th United States Congress began on January 3, 2021 and ended on January 3, 2023. At the start of the session, Democrats held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-213), and the U.S. Senate had a 50-50 makeup. Democrats assumed control of the Senate on January 20, 2021, when President Joe Biden (D) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D), who acted as a tie-breaking vote in the chamber, assumed office. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.

See also:  United States Senate election in Alabama, 2026

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. Senate Alabama

Incumbent Tommy Tuberville is running in the general election for U.S. Senate Alabama on November 3, 2026.

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United States Senate election in Alabama, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary)

United States Senate election in Alabama, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary)

Tommy Tuberville defeated incumbent Doug Jones in the general election for U.S. Senate Alabama on November 3, 2020.

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• Marcus Jejaun Williams (Independent Conservative Democratic Party)

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Republican primary runoff for u.s. senate alabama.

Tommy Tuberville defeated Jeff Sessions in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate Alabama on July 14, 2020.

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Doug Jones advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Alabama.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for u.s. senate alabama.

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Alabama on March 3, 2020.

• Chase Anderson Romagnano (R)
• John Paul Serbin (R)
• Marty Preston Hatley (R)
• John Merrill (R)

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Noteworthy events

Electoral vote certification on january 6-7, 2021.

Congress convened a joint session on January 6-7, 2021, to count electoral votes by state and confirm the results of the 2020 presidential election . Tuberville voted against certifying the electoral votes from Arizona and Pennsylvania. The Senate rejected both objections by a vote of 6-93 for Arizona and 7-92 for Pennsylvania.

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• ↑ Tommy Tuberville's 2020 campaign website , "About," accessed January 30, 2020
• ↑ Tommy Tuberville for U.S. Senate , "About," accessed April 22, 2021
• ↑ Senator Tommy Tuberville , "Home," accessed April 22, 2021
• ↑ Congress.gov , "H.R.2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024," accessed February 27, 2024
• ↑ Congress.gov , "H.R.6363 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024," accessed February 27, 2024
• ↑ Congress.gov , "H.R.5860 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act," accessed February 27, 2024
• ↑ Congress.gov , "H.R.3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023," accessed February 27, 2024
• ↑ Congress.gov , "H.J.Res.7 - Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020." accessed February 23, 2024
• ↑ Congress.gov , "H.J.Res.44 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'"" accessed February 28, 2024
• ↑ Congress.gov , "H.J.Res.30 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to 'Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights'." accessed February 23, 2024
• ↑ Congress.gov , "H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act," accessed April 15, 2022
• ↑ Congress.gov , "H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022
• ↑ Congress.gov , "H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022," accessed January 20, 2023
• ↑ Congress.gov , "S.1605 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," accessed April 15, 2022
• ↑ Congress.gov , "H.R.7776 - James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023," accessed January 20, 2023
• ↑ Congress.gov , "S.3373 - Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022," accessed January 20, 2023
• ↑ Congress.gov , "H.R.4346 - Chips and Science Act," accessed January 20, 2023
• ↑ Congress.gov , "H.R.3755 - Women's Health Protection Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022
• ↑ Congress.gov , "H.R.2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022," accessed January 20, 2023
• ↑ Congress.gov , "H.R.8404 - Respect for Marriage Act," accessed January 20, 2023
• ↑ Congress.gov , "H.R.6833 - Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023," accessed January 20, 2023
• ↑ Congress.gov , "S.937 - COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act," accessed April 15, 2022
• ↑ Congress.gov , "H.R.3076 - Postal Service Reform Act of 2022," accessed January 23, 2023
• ↑ Congress.gov , "S.2938 - Bipartisan Safer Communities Act," accessed January 20, 2023
• ↑ Congress.gov , "H.R.5305 - Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act," accessed January 23, 2023
• ↑ Congress.gov , "H.Res.24 - Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.," accessed April 15, 2022
• ↑ Congress.gov , "H.R.350 - Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2022," accessed January 23, 2023
• ↑ Congress.gov , "S.Con.Res.14 - A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031.," accessed April 15, 2022
• ↑ Congress.gov , "H.R.5746 - Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act," accessed January 20, 2023
• ↑ Congress.gov , "H.R.2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023," accessed January 20, 2023
• ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
• ↑ Tommy Tuberville's campaign website , "Issues," accessed August 27, 2020
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Tuberville has been assigned to four Senate committees important for the people of Alabama.

Published on February 19, 2021 at 7:48 am CST

Updated on February 21 at 1:07 pm

Alabama U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville recently announced his committee assignments. Tuberville has been assigned to serve on the Senate Committees on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Armed Services; Veterans Affairs; and Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.

Having spent most of his adult life employed by colleges and universities, Tuberville cited his experience in education as having prepared him to serve on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.

“I’ve spent 40 years in the educational space, and I’ve seen up close and personal the unique challenges and opportunities facing our students and educators,” Tuberville said. “We’ve got plenty of work to do to bring our education and healthcare sectors in-line with each other, and I’ll continue to fight for patient-centered solutions in our healthcare system over big government mandates.”

Agriculture and forestry are the largest segments of the Alabama economy and have been since the state’s creation.

“From soybeans to catfish and poultry to peanuts, Alabama is home to some of the most productive and innovative farmers, producers, and foresters our country has to offer,” Tuberville said. “It is an honor to represent Alabama agriculture and our rural communities on the Senate Agriculture Committee. Now more than ever, our farmers, foresters, and producers need certainty, stability, and for our economy to reopen so they can continue to feed, clothe, and fuel America. Our rural communities in Alabama need broadband connectivity to ensure our rural health centers, schools, businesses, and family farms can stay competitive and connected in today’s world.”

“As we look towards the next Farm Bill, the coming years will be critical to lay the foundation for key initiatives including rural development and broadband, trade, and forestry programs to benefit Alabama’s farmers both today and in the future,” Tuberville said. “I am thankful to have a seat at the table on a committee that is so important to folks back home, and Alabama’s rural communities can rest assured I’ll be a strong voice for them in Washington.”

The defense sector is extremely important to the Alabama economy. In addition to being assigned to the prestigious Senate Armed Services Committee, Tuberville has been assigned to three subcommittees on the Senate Armed Services Committee: Strategic Forces; Emerging Threats and Capabilities; and Personnel. Those subcommittee jurisdictions include Space Command, missile defense and counterterrorism.

“Alabama is home to some of the finest military installations and bravest servicemen and women in the world,” Tuberville said. “One of my top priorities in Washington is to be an effective voice for Alabama’s contributions to our national security, especially in missile defense and the incoming Space Command. These subcommittees oversee issues vital to America’s national security, our men and women in uniform, and the people of the Great State of Alabama.”

Alabama has the highest number of veterans per capita in the nation. Tuberville’s appointment to the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee will allow him to better serve that segment of Alabama’s population.

“My father served his country in the Second World War, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to represent the values of service and sacrifice he, and all of our veterans, have exemplified,” Tuberville said. “It is an honor to have many veterans call Alabama home, but there is room for improvement in expanding the access to the quality and affordable care they deserve. Expanding options also means working to ensure our service members do not have to drive hours across the state to see a doctor. We can, and must, do better in fighting for those who fought for our freedoms. On this committee, that mission will always be my top priority.”

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U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Wednesday was appointed to four Senate standing committees.

The news came after the Senate adopted a power sharing agreement that determined the two caucuses would get an equal number of senators on each committee during the 117th Congress due to the 50-50 split in the chamber.

Tuberville, as a freshman senator, has landed on the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC); Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee (AG); Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee; and Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Committee.

Through the work of these committees, Tuberville should be well positioned to fight for the needs of Alabamians.

First, Armed Services has jurisdiction over aeronautical and space activities associated with the development of weapons systems and military operations; the Department of Defense including the Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy and the Department of the Air Force; and military research and development. With the Yellowhammer State’s booming defense and aerospace footprints, this is an important assignment for Tuberville.

“I am honored to be selected to serve on the Senate Armed Services Committee and represent the nearly half a million active-duty military, National Guard, reservists, and veterans who call Alabama home,” he said in a statement. “Our heroes from Alabama put service above self to protect our freedoms, and our state has a long history of military excellence.”

“Alabama is home to many important installations including Maxwell Air Force Base, Ft. Rucker, Redstone Arsenal, Anniston Army Depot, and Dannelly Field. Each location serves a unique and critical purpose from securing our skies to ensuring our safety at sea. Additionally, the Port of Mobile is central to our maritime defense and shipbuilding industry, and Huntsville, where Space Command will soon call home, leads the nation in the development of aerospace defense through surveillance and rocket programs,” Tuberville continued.

The senator added, “From Mobile to Muscle Schoals, the development of a strong national defense service is synonymous with Alabama – and we are rightly proud of that. The work of this committee is critical to ensuring our military has the resources it needs to protect our country against current and future threats, and it’s our responsibility to give our servicemen and women the support they deserve to ensure our military remains the greatest fighting force in the world.”

The Senate Committee on Agriculture also has direct synergy with a major Alabama industry. The committee has jurisdiction over agricultural economics and research; agricultural extension services and experiment stations; agricultural production; and forestry and forest reserves.

“From soybeans to catfish and poultry to peanuts, Alabama is home to some of the most productive and innovative farmers, producers, and foresters our country has to offer,” Tuberville stated. “It is an honor to represent Alabama agriculture and our rural communities on the Senate Agriculture Committee. Now more than ever, our farmers, foresters, and producers need certainty, stability, and for our economy to reopen so they can continue to feed, clothe, and fuel America. Our rural communities in Alabama need broadband connectivity to ensure our rural health centers, schools, businesses, and family farms can stay competitive and connected in today’s world.”

“As we look towards the next Farm Bill, the coming years will be critical to lay the foundation for key initiatives including rural development and broadband, trade, and forestry programs to benefit Alabama’s farmers both today and in the future,” he advised. “I am thankful to have a seat at the table on a committee that is so important to folks back home, and Alabama’s rural communities can rest assured I’ll be a strong voice for them in Washington.”

Next, the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee has jurisdiction over the compensation, vocational rehabilitation, education, medical care, civil relief and civilian readjustment of America’s 18 million veterans.

Tuberville remarked, “My father served his country in the Second World War, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to represent the values of service and sacrifice he, and all of our veterans, have exemplified. It is an honor to have many veterans call Alabama home, but there is room for improvement in expanding the access to the quality and affordable care they deserve. Expanding options also means working to ensure our service members do not have to drive hours across the state to see a doctor. We can, and must, do better in fighting for those who fought for our freedoms. On this committee, that mission will always be my top priority.”

Finally, the Senate HELP Committee has jurisdiction over health, education and training, and labor legislation.

“I’ve spent 40 years in the education space, and I’ve seen up close the unique challenges and opportunities facing our students and educators. We’ve got plenty of work to do to bring our education and workforce sectors in-line with each other, and I’ll continue to fight for patient-centered solutions in our health care system over big government mandates,” Tuberville concluded. “I’m excited to bring my perspective and experience to this committee and get to work.”

Sean Ross is the editor of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn

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