Jan 31, 2024Sponsored
To amend title 28, United States Code, to consolidate certain divisions in the Northern District of Alabama.
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RepublicanAlabama · U.S. Representative
Dale
Strong
U.S. Representative for Alabama
In office
3 yrsSince Jan 2023
Next election
2027Re-elected 2021
Age
56Born May 8, 1970
Party
Republican
What they stand for
Strong has spent time focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.
- 01Supports restrictions on foreign agricultural land ownershipStrong sponsored the Protecting America's Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act of 2025 (HR.1438), which would place restrictions on purchases of U.S. agricultural land by foreign nationals or entities. The bill was referred to committee and represents a reintroduction of legislation from a prior Congress.
- 02Supports counter-drone infrastructure and training capacityStrong sponsored the National Training Center for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act (HR.709), which would establish a dedicated national training center for counter-UAS operations. He also introduced an amendment (HAMDT.623) agreed to by voice vote in the 118th Congress, further reflecting engagement with defense and security-related legislation.
- 03Seeks to limit Chinese Communist Party influenceStrong sponsored the SHIELD Against CCP Act (HR.708), a reintroduced bill designed to limit the influence of the Chinese Communist Party within the United States. The bill was referred to committee in the 119th Congress.
- 04Sponsors legislation on spaceport and homeland security infrastructureStrong sponsored the SPACEPORT Act (HR.5447), addressing spaceport-related infrastructure, and the DHS Biodetection Improvement Act (HR.706), which would improve the Department of Homeland Security's biodetection capabilities. Both bills were referred to committee in the 119th Congress.
- 05Voted against party majority on select enacted billsStrong voted against his party's majority on two bills that ultimately became law: S.4077, a postal facility designation measure, and S.2861, the Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act. Both were roll call votes in the House on which Strong's vote differed from the majority of his party.
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01 · Background
Who they are, where they came from
Dale W. Strong represents Alabama's 5th congressional district, a seat he has held since January 3, 2023. The district encompasses much of North Alabama, including the city of Huntsville. Strong is a member of the Republican Party. Before entering federal office, Strong served on the Madison County Commission beginning in 1996, and served as its chairman from 2012 until his election to Congress in 2023. In the 118th Congress, Strong sponsored H.R.7177, a bill to amend title 28 of the United States Code to consolidate certain court divisions, which was enacted into law. He also introduced an amendment (HAMDT.623) that was agreed to by voice vote. In the 119th Congress, Strong has sponsored legislation addressing agricultural land purchases by foreign nationals (HR.1438), counter-unmanned aircraft systems training (HR.709), homeland security biodetection capabilities (HR.706), restrictions on Chinese Communist Party influence (HR.708), spaceport infrastructure (HR.5447), and election integrity (HR.707). He also sponsored the SERVICE Act of 2025 (HR.3312), which addresses service-related policy. Strong voted against his party's majority on final passage of S.4077 and S.2861, both of which became law.
02 · Recent significant work
What they’ve done lately
Dec 16, 2024Voted no
(S.4077)
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Sep 17, 2024Voted no
(S.2861)
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Sep 17, 2025Sponsored
SPACEPORT Act
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May 8, 2025Sponsored
SERVICE Act of 2025
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03 · What's coming up
Bills they’ll vote on next
Bills that have cleared committee and are heading for a floor vote. See all upcoming votes →
House·HR.1071Reported to floor
No Censors on our Shores Act of 2025
Would bar entry and allow deportation of foreign officials who suppressed U.S. citizens' speech.
House·HR.151Reported to floor
Equal Representation Act of 2025
Would base House seat apportionment on citizen population rather than total population.
House·HR.2071Reported to floor
Save Our Shrimpers Act
Would bar U.S. funds to international institutions financing foreign shrimp operations.
House·HR.2076Reported to floor
Lulu’s Law
Would require the FCC to explicitly authorize wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks.
House·HR.2159Reported to floor
Count the Crimes to Cut Act
Would require public databases listing all federal criminal statutory and regulatory offenses.
04 · Money
Where the campaign funds come from
Strong raised $1.2M this cycle, with individual contributions accounting for 50.0% of receipts and PAC contributions accounting for 44.8%; itemized contributions made up 99.0% of individual giving. Top PAC contributors include Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. Political Action Co, L3Harris Technologies Inc. PAC, and Guidehouse PAC. Top employer concentrations include Torch Technologies, Cornerstone Government Affairs, and GTS. Outside spending totaled $429K supporting Strong (led by American Dream Federal Action at $399K) and $492K opposing him (led by House Freedom Action at $434K and America First Alabama PAC at $58K), separate from contributions to his own campaign.
Total raised · 2026
$1.2M
Cash on hand
$1.3M
Spent
$580K
By source
- Individuals$616K · 50.0%
- PACs$552K · 44.8%
- Other$59K · 4.8%
Individual donor mix
Small-donor share (under $200)1.0%
Top PAC contributors
- KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COFEC ↗$13K
- THE GUIDEHOUSE INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (GUIDEHOUSE PAC)FEC ↗$10K
- L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES INC. PACFEC ↗$10K
- KBR INC PACFEC ↗$8K
- PARSONS CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$7K
- AVION SOLUTIONS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$7K
- WOOLPERT INC PACFEC ↗$6K
- HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$6K
- NUCOR CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$5K
- MTSI LEADERS FOR ENDURING SOLUTIONSFEC ↗$5K
Top employer concentrations
- TORCH TECHNOLOGIES$12K· 21 donors
- GTS$8K· 4 donors
- MCDANIEL & MCDANIEL$7K· 2 donors
- WAVELENGTH$7K· 3 donors
- IGNITE$7K· 3 donors
- MONTE SANO RESEARCH CORP$7K· 2 donors
- DIAKONOS ONCOLOGY$7K· 3 donors
- FITE BUILDING COMPANY$6K· 3 donors
- CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS$6K· 9 donors
- S-3 GROUP$6K· 5 donors
Self-reported employer data. Categories like “Retired” and “Not Employed” are excluded — these reflect demographic patterns rather than industry concentrations.
Outside spending · 2022
Independent expenditures from super PACs and other groups, separate from contributions to the candidate’s own campaign. These committees may not coordinate with the campaign.
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