U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) is promoting his record and achievements for his constituents in 2025.

“Some of the most consequential wins in 2025 include securing the largest tax cut in history for hardworking Americans, bringing U.S. Space Command to its rightful home, delivering game-changing investments for Redstone Arsenal, Marshall Space Flight Center, Golden Dome and next-generation missile defense, and closing the southern border and strengthening our homeland security,” Strong said.

In September, President Trump announced that U.S. Space Command will establish its permanent headquarters at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, a decision driven by national security priorities and mission readiness.

“Today, I proudly say: promises made, promises KEPT,” Strong said.

“North Alabama has always been critical to our nation’s defense, and President Trump made clear that U.S. Space Command belongs where mission readiness comes first. I’m proud to have been a part of the process to bring Space Command HQ to its rightful home every step of the way — first as Chairman of the Madison County Commission and now as the Congressman representing the home of Space Command. This has been one of the most rewarding achievements of 2025.”

The congressman also praised the passed of key tax cuts and investments that will benefit the people of the Yellowhammer State.

“The Working Families Tax Cut Act is delivering real relief for working families, strengthening our economy, securing the border, and cutting wasteful spending,” he said. “This bill invests in North Alabama’s space, defense, and manufacturing industries while putting more money back in the pockets of families, farmers, and small business owners.”

Strong voted in favor of final passage of the Working Families Tax Cut Act, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill.

The legislation includes:

• Major investments in North Alabama, including over $4.2 billion for NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center to support the Space Launch System, Orion integration, and critical infrastructure upgrades.
• Provides $25 billion for the Golden Dome missile defense program at Redstone Arsenal as part of $150 billion in long-term national defense funding.
• The bill locks in Alabama’s 6% hospital provider tax, creates a $50 billion national rural health fund with over $500M for Alabama, of which $203M in first-year funding was awarded to the state just this month, and strengthens the farm safety net by raising reference prices and expanding access to affordable crop insurance.
• Made permanent the largest tax cut in history of 22%, increasing take-home pay for a typical family of four by $7,600 to $10,900 per year. It ends federal taxes on tips, overtime pay, and interest on loans for American-made vehicles, and provides additional tax relief for seniors with a $6,000 bonus deduction.

As a member of the Committee on Homeland Security and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, Congressman Strong led several legislative efforts aimed at addressing the threats to our homeland, including:

• The Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act to strengthen research security within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
• SHIELD Against CCP Act to better assess and coordinate efforts to counter threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party.
• The DHS Biodetection Improvement Act to evaluate and strengthen DHS’s biodetection strategy – all of which passed the House with bipartisan support.

“Protecting our homeland requires constant vigilance across many fronts – from securing our borders and preventing illegal crossings, to addressing emerging threats posed by drones, cyberattacks, and bioterrorism,” Strong said. “Our nation faces complex and evolving challenges, including drug and human trafficking, threats to mass gatherings and critical infrastructure, and risks to our agricultural and food systems. We must ensure that we have strong laws, innovative technology, and coordinated enforcement to safeguard our communities.”

When it comes to national security, Strong highlighted his efforts to strengthen the military.

“I came to Congress to protect and defend our national security; safeguarding our national security requires investing in a strong national defense,” he said. “As the United States faces unprecedented threats from our adversaries, such as China, Russia, and Iran, we must continue to ensure our warfighters are equipped with the best available tools and resources.”

His achievements in national security include:

• Securing wins for Redstone Arsenal this year, including a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act to alleviate Redstone Arsenal Gate bottlenecks and ensure that the thousands of employees, contractors, and service members who travel through these gates have secure, efficient access as Redstone’s mission continues to expand.
• Re-establishing the Army Aviation Caucus to advocate for critical funding for advanced capabilities and readiness for UAVs, traditional fixed-wing and rotary aircraft, and next-generation vertical lift –military aviation programs that support our military readiness.
• Launching the House Golden Dome Caucus to advance President Trump’s next-generation missile defense initiative, strengthening homeland protection against ballistic, hypersonic, and advanced cruise missiles, as well as other evolving aerial threats, through policies, funding, and cutting-edge land- and space-based capabilities. Strong says North Alabama’s pivotal role, anchored by Redstone Arsenal’s missile defense legacy, will drive Golden Dome’s success.

Strong also promoted some key investments that he secured for North Alabama.

For Fiscal Year 2026:

• A $6.2 million of Community Project Funding for AL-05 has already been signed into law through H.R. 5371, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies bill. This includes $5,175,000 for the Town of Ardmore to construct a groundwater treatment facility and $1,087,500 for the Town of Triana to make critical sanitary sewer upgrades.

Strong now says he’s looking forward to what needs to be done in 2026.

“It has been a great year with a Republican majority and President Trump leading the way,” Strong continued. “In the year ahead, my focus will remain on turning conservative priorities into concrete results, championing North Alabama’s capabilities, and continuing our work to put more money back into the pockets of hardworking Alabamians.”

Yaffee is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts “The Yaffee Program” weekdays 9-11 a.m. on WVNN. You can follow him on X @Yaffee