Both of Alabama’s US Senators, Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt, and all but one of Alabama’s U.S. House Representatives have actively engaged in legislative actions concerning Social Security reform.
Alabama Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt have actively participated in legislative actions concerning Social Security reforms.
Senator Tommy Tuberville:
- In February 2025, Senator Tuberville, along with Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT), introduced the “Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act.” This legislation aims to eliminate the taxation of Social Security benefits, addressing what they describe as an unjust double tax on seniors who have already paid income taxes on their earnings.
Senator Katie Britt:
- In December 2024, Senator Britt voted against the “Social Security Fairness Act,” which proposed repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). She expressed concerns that the approximately $200 billion bill would accelerate the insolvency of the Social Security Trust Fund and provide benefits not proportionate to beneficiaries’ contributions.
- In February 2025, Senator Britt reintroduced the bipartisan “Clergy Act” with Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH). This bill seeks to allow clergy members, who had previously opted out of Social Security, a re-enrollment window to opt back into coverage, ensuring they can secure benefits after paying into the system for a specified period.
Terri Sewell has been a prominent advocate for protecting and enhancing Social Security benefits. In January 2025, she made history by becoming the first Black woman to hold a leadership position in a Ways and Means subcommittee, serving as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight. In this role, Sewell emphasized her commitment to safeguarding programs like Social Security and Medicare, ensuring that any changes to the tax code benefit all Americans, not just the wealthy and large corporations. Source: Alabama Political Reporter
Shomari Figures, who assumed office in January 2025, has also demonstrated a commitment to protecting Social Security benefits. In March 2025, he voted against a Republican spending bill, citing concerns that it would negatively impact seniors, veterans, and families. Figures expressed that the proposed resolution jeopardized the well-being of these groups without assurances that funding levels would be maintained. Source: Representative Shomari Figures
Barry Moore, representing Alabama’s 1st Congressional District since January 2025, has a legislative history that includes involvement in issues related to Social Security and elderly assistance. While specific details of his recent statements or votes on Social Security reform are not readily available, his past legislative activities indicate an interest in social welfare policies. Source: Ballotpedia
Robert Aderholt has shown support for Social Security reform through his legislative actions. In November 2024, he voted in favor of the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R.82), which aimed to eliminate provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals receiving other benefits, such as state or local government pensions. The bill successfully passed the House with a significant majority. Source: Congress.gov | Library of Congress+1Clerk of the House+1
Gary Palmer continues to serve on the Energy and Commerce Committee and the Government Reform Committee. While his recent statements on Social Security reform are not prominently featured, his committee assignments position him to influence policies related to social welfare programs. Source: Alabama Political Reporter
Mike Rogers maintains his chairmanship of the Armed Services Committee. Although his primary focus is on defense-related matters, his leadership role allows him to impact broader legislative agendas, including those affecting Social Security. Source: Alabama Political Reporter
In summary, Alabama’s U.S. House Representatives have exhibited varying degrees of engagement with Social Security reform, reflecting a range of legislative priorities and commitments to their constituents.