Senator Tommy Tuberville was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2020 and is currently serving his first term representing Alabama. However, his constituents still know him as Coach Tuberville, following his 40-year career coaching college football.
Senator Tommy Tuberville was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2020 and is currently serving his first term representing Alabama. However, his constituents still know him as Coach Tuberville, following his 40-year career coaching college football.

June 12, 2026
Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt have asked USDA officials for an urgent risk assessment regarding viruses threatening Alabama’s catfish industry. Their letter points out concerns over disease transmission through imports from abroad.
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June 11, 2026
Senator Tommy Tuberville questioned Secretary Brooke Rollins about federal actions addressing foreign competition affecting Alabama's agriculture sectors during a recent Senate hearing. Topics included disease prevention measures at borders and economic pressures from imported seafood and lumber.
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June 9, 2026
Senator Tommy Tuberville recognized U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Larry Thomas as June 'Veteran of the Month.' The honor highlights both military service during pivotal moments in history and family values passed through generations.
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June 8, 2026
Senators Tommy Tuberville and Mike Lee introduced legislation aimed at establishing an FDA framework for regulating homeopathic medicines. The bill responds to calls from families seeking alternatives to conventional pharmaceuticals.
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June 8, 2026
Senator Tommy Tuberville attended the opening ceremony for the new U.S. Coast Guard Enlisted Training Center at Birmingham-Southern College on June 8. During remarks at the event, Tuberville credited former President Donald Trump with securing the facility for Alabama.
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June 3, 2026
Senator Tommy Tuberville questioned witnesses during a Senate committee hearing about gender-transition treatments for minors on June 3. Witnesses discussed potential risks associated with such interventions as well as issues related to informed consent.
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June 1, 2026
Senators Tommy Tuberville and Jim Banks have urged U.S. trade officials to strengthen protections for domestic automakers during ongoing USMCA negotiations amid concerns over China's influence through investments in Mexico and Canada. Their letter calls for tougher guardrails against subsidized imports threatening American jobs.
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June 1, 2026
Senator Tommy Tuberville joined Senator Bill Cassidy in addressing concerns over radioactive contamination found in some imported shrimp. The senators contacted key seafood organizations after multiple FDA safety alerts highlighted potential health risks for Americans.
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May 22, 2026
Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt have introduced a new bill requiring all U.S. employers to use E-Verify when hiring workers. The legislation aims at curbing illegal immigration by enforcing stricter employment eligibility checks nationwide.
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May 22, 2026
Senator Tommy Tuberville blocked proposed legislation aimed at restricting relief for those prosecuted over January 6 events. He argued that such measures could shield politically motivated prosecutions from review while citing concerns about due process.
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