Press Releases
For immediate release: April 18, 2023
WASHINGTON—Today Congressman Robert Aderholt pressed U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on the proposed Title IX regulations allowing biological males to participate in women’s sports.
“Under these proposed rules, a mediocre male athlete can simply identify as a female and go in to dominate women’s sports. Simply put I just have to ask you, do you think this is fair to biological girls?” asked Congressman Aderholt.
For Immediate Release: April 13, 2023
WASHINGTON—The United States Fifth Circuit Court issued a decision in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA which effectively requires the FDA to reinstate a regulatory structure of safeguards for women’s health in usage of mifepristone for chemical abortions. The Biden Administration’s Justice Department has announced that it would appeal the decision to the Supreme Court.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-AL), Chairman of the House Values Action Team and Chairman of the House Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement in response to the Northern District of Texas’ ruling in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration:
WASHINGTON — Congressman Robert Aderholt released the following statement in reaction to the announcement that former President Trump has been indicted in New York.
“The politically motivated pursuit of this case against a former President will be seen by a jury for what it truly is: a stunt. The prosecutors of New York City should focus on the very real crime crisis that they are facing on a daily basis. To use our justice system as a weapon is to tear down the system that we all hold dear.”
WASHINGTON — Congressman Robert Aderholt released the following statement to announce a staff change in his Washington, D.C. office. Chief of Staff Kerry Knott is retiring after more than 17 years in public service on Capitol Hill. Knott will be succeeded in the position by Michael Lowry, who, like Knott, has years of Congressional experience.
WASHINGTON—Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) questioned Frank Kendall, Secretary of the Air Force, on the relocation of the United States Space Command in today’s hearing held by the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense.
“Mr. Secretary, let me address this to you. There are some rumors out there that the President may overturn Space Command regarding the basing decision. I guess my question is what is your recommendation to the President and why would he [President Biden] overturn that decision?” asked Congressman Aderholt.
WASHINGTON—Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released the following statement upon passage of H.R. 5 - Parents Bill of Rights Act
“The President’s budget is a non-starter for Americans. Not only does it not roll back unnecessary spending, but actually increases much of it by wide margins. This budget also does not fund our national security needs, both at home and abroad, at the levels needed when threats from China and the crisis at our southern border grow by the day.
“Our national debt is rising to a level that is not sustainable and it’s clear that President Biden’s budget will not favor managing an already disastrous debt figure of over $30 trillion.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt issued a reminder to make sure your passport is still valid before booking international travel. Also, applying for a new passport or a passport renewal is currently taking two months or longer.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert Aderholt released the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union speech on Tuesday evening.