Press Releases
Feb 8, 2013
Roby: Leadership, action needed to avoid “sequestration” military cuts
Issues: Defense and National Security
U.S. Representative Martha Roby today called for action to avoid looming military budget cuts known as “sequestration,” saying there is a “smarter way” to reduce government spending.
Feb 5, 2013
Roby responds to President Obama’s sequestration comments
Issues: Defense and National Security
U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-AL) today responded to President Obama’s comments on “sequestration,” or the looming budget cuts which disproportionately affect the military and are scheduled to go into effect next month.
Feb 4, 2013
Roby: “Thank God that Ethan is safe”
U.S. Representative Martha Roby released the following statement in response to confirmation from authorities that the hostage situation in Midland City, Alabama has ended with the safe rescue of the child and the death of the kidnapper.
Jan 29, 2013
Roby & Bishop announce formation of Congressional Peanut Caucus for 113th Congress
Issues: Agriculture
Today, U.S. Representatives Martha Roby (R-AL) and Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) announced the re-formation of the Congressional Peanut Caucus for the 113th Congress.
Jan 24, 2013
Roby bill allows more productive farmland, less taxpayer-funded payments for dormant land
A bill filed this week by Rep. Martha Roby (R-AL) would allow more farmland to be used for production rather than lay dormant in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).
Jan 23, 2013
Roby: Senate recklessness on budget “ends now”
Rep. Martha Roby (R-AL) today voted to demand the Senate finally pass a real, responsible budget for the U.S. government after four years of failing to do so.
Jan 22, 2013
Rep. Roby named Chair of Subcommittee on Military Oversight and Investigations
Issues: Defense and National Security
Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (R-CA), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today named Rep. Martha Roby (R-AL) as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Jan 16, 2013
Rep. Roby responds to President Obama’s announcement of new gun control proposals
Rep. Martha Roby (R-AL) today responded to President Obama’s announcement of new legislative proposals and executive orders aimed at creating stricter federal gun control policies.
Jan 15, 2013
Rep. Martha Roby introduces Balanced Budget Amendment
Issues: Balancing the Budget
Rep. Martha Roby (R-AL) today introduced an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that, if passed and ratified, would require Congress to annually pass a balanced budget and finally force the federal government to live within its means.
Jan 3, 2013
Rep. Martha Roby sworn into office as 113th Congress begins
U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-AL) today was sworn into office for her second term in the U.S. House of Representatives on the opening day of the 113th Congress.