SJR15 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Steve LivingstonSenator
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Greg Albritton Gerald H. Allen Will Barfoot William “Bill” M. Beasley Tom Butler Clyde Chambliss Donnie Chesteen Linda Coleman-Madison Priscilla Dunn Chris Elliott Vivian Davis Figures Sam Givhan Garlan Gudger Jimmy Holley Andrew Jones Del Marsh Jim McClendon Tim Melson Arthur Orr Randy Price Greg J. Reed Dan Roberts Malika Sanders-Fortier Clay Scofield Shay Shelnutt Bobby D. Singleton Rodger Smitherman Larry Stutts J.T. Waggoner Tom Whatley Jack W. Williams
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: United States Air Force, commended for selecting Alabama and Redstone Arsenal for the United States Space Command Headquarters
Summary: Alabama’s legislature formally commends the U.S. Air Force for choosing Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville as the United States Space Command Headquarters and praises Alabama leaders for their recruitment efforts.
What This Bill Does
It passes a ceremonial resolution recognizing the Space Command HQ location and thanking the Air Force and Alabama leaders. It states Alabama’s suitability for the mission, disputes claims that Alabama was chosen for improper reasons, and expresses appreciation by sending copies of the resolution to national leaders.

Who It Affects
Alabama residents and state leaders receive formal recognition and may benefit from a sense of pride and potential economic boosts from the new headquarters.
The U.S. Space Command, U.S. Air Force, Huntsville/Redstone Arsenal and the broader aerospace community may benefit from official recognition of the site choice and ongoing recruitment success.

Key Provisions
Recognition and commendation of the U.S. Space Command and its new headquarters at Redstone Arsenal; appreciation to the U.S. Air Force for the selection; gratitude to Alabama leaders who contributed to recruitment.
Strong statement disputing claims that Alabama is not the optimal location and rebuking any allegations that Alabama was chosen for reasons other than suitability; endorsement of Redstone Arsenal as the superior site.
Provision for copies of the resolution to be sent to the President, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Air Force, and Alabama’s congressional delegation.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory