HJR81 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mac McCutcheon

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Jim PattersonSteve ClouseLaura HallDan WilliamsTerri CollinsWayne JohnsonRon JohnsonBarry MaskAlan BootheLynn GreerMike BallBarry MoorePhil WilliamsHoward SanderfordGreg WrenPaul Beckman

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Urging President and Congress to eliminate the threat of sequestration

Summary

A non-binding Alabama House resolution urging the President and Congress to eliminate the threat of sequestration through a balanced, bipartisan budget solution.

What This Bill Does

The resolution notes that economic stability is important and that automatic spending cuts could hurt national security and the aerospace/defense industry. It urges immediate action by the President and Congress to eliminate sequestration by addressing federal budget issues in a balanced, bipartisan way. It emphasizes that Alabama communities and jobs could be affected and directs copies of the resolution to the President and to Alabama's congressional delegation.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents and communities, especially workers and suppliers in the aerospace and defense industries, who could be affected by federal budget cuts.
• The President of the United States, members of Congress, and the Alabama congressional delegation, as recipients of the resolution and as the decision-makers urged to act.

Key Provisions

• Urges the President and Congress to take immediate action to eliminate the threat of sequestration.
• Advocates for a balanced, bipartisan approach to solving federal budget issues.
• Directs that copies of the resolution be provided to the President and to Alabama's congressional delegation.
• Recognizes the aerospace and defense industry as a major employer and important factor in national security and the economy.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative