With the holiday break over, and 2026 in full swing, Congress is headed back to Washington to kick off the second session of the 119th Congress.

The U.S. Senate is scheduled to convene beginning today, and the House is set to return for recorded votes tomorrow.

January will be busy. Lawmakers are immediately staring down a January 30 government funding deadline under the current stopgap measure, along with a packed agenda.

Yellowhammer News asked Alabama’s federal delegation to share their New Year’s resolutions — and what they want to prioritize for the year ahead:

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn)

“To make every American, starting with all the people in Alabama, more prosperous, give them a better state and a better country.

That’s the job of any civil servant, and I wish everybody a Merry Christmas and Happy New and a prosperous new year, because this coming up will be one of the best years economically for the United States of America, with the tariffs that President Trump put on and with the Big Beautiful Bill kicking into effect, January 1st, you’re going to see the sky is the limit for what we’re getting ready to do in this economy.

So we wish everybody the best in the future, coming of next year.”

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery)

“Every new year, Alabamians share similar resolutions: get our finances in order, live healthier, and spend less time online and more time with loved ones. My goals as your Senator are much the same. 

Congress must return to regular order, get our fiscal house in order, and restore accountability to government spending. 

Congress must also work to fix our country’s health care crisis, created by Democrats, by putting patients first and lowering costs. I’ll continue supporting reforms that make coverage affordable and will benefit those who need it most.

Since Day One, I’ve worked to protect children online, put parents back in the driver’s seat, and hold Big Tech accountable. In 2026, that remains a top priority: Congress must pass legislation that addresses this generational crisis.

Above all, I’ll keep working to make Alabama the best place to live, worship, work, and raise a family. We have a lot to do in 2026, and I’m ready to deliver more results.”

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville)

“As we enter 2026, I pray that my work in Congress reflects the faith that guides my life, working diligently, listening carefully, and always putting Alabama first.”

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks)

“In 2026 I will be squarely focused on pursuing Alabama’s priorities, including passing the FY2027 NDAA to ensure a ready, capable, and lethal fighting force.”

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover)

“I don’t make resolutions, I set priorities. My priorities will be giving people more choice in their health care plans, lowering the cost of health insurance, bringing price transparency to health care, and eliminating our reliance on China for materials essential to our economic security and national security.”

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise)

“My New Year’s resolution is to spend less time listening to bureaucrats, more time listening to the people of Alabama, and all of my time putting Alabama and America First. Same mission since I first got elected, just a new calendar year.”

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville)

“My resolution for 2026 is simple: to continue turning conservative priorities into real results, champion North Alabama’s capabilities, and support the permanent relocation of U.S. Space Command headquarters to Redstone Arsenal.”

Grayson Everett is the editor in chief of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270.