The 77-member Alabama House Republican Caucus on Wednesday elected state Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger's Island) as vice chair.
The caucus leadership position became vacant with the victory of former state Rep. Wes Kitchens (R-Arab), who previously served as vice chair, in last month's state Senate special election.
“I will work every day to advance the conservative policies shared by House Republicans, support our caucus leaders, and ensure our party maintains a supermajority in Congress for many years to come,” Brown said. Ta. “The members of the House Republican Caucus are some of the finest people I have ever met, which makes their trust and confidence in giving me this responsibility even more special. .”
House Minority Leader Scott Stadtsagen (R-Hartselle) said he looks forward to working with Brown as he highlights members of the Republican caucus and the bills and policies they sponsor. .
“I have often said that the Republican caucus is like a family. We want each member to succeed and help make our already great state even better,” Stadthagen said. . “I know Congressman Brown shares that commitment, and I am committed to ensuring that Republican policy and the conservative beliefs, principles, and values it encompasses always play an important role on the floor of the Alabama House of Representatives. We will work together.”
In addition to serving as Vice Chairman of the House Republican Caucus, Mr. Brown currently serves as Chairman of the House Ports, Waterways and Intermodal Transportation Committee, and serves on the Economic Development Committee, the Tourism Committee, the Insurance Committee, and the Mobile He also serves on the county legislative committee.
Employed as a commercial real estate agent and entrepreneur, Brown served in the Alabama Army National Guard and was deployed with the U.S. Army to Central Command Forward Operations Headquarters in Southwest Asia during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
He also deployed twice to Kabul, Afghanistan, as a military advisor to NATO International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom.
