Dale Strong

Republican Representative of Alabama's 5th district

Representative
Alabama, district 5
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

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May 8, 1970 (54 years old)

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Served as the U.S. representative for a district in Alabama since 2023.
Previously served on the Madison County Commission from 1996 to 2023, including as its chairman from 2012 to 2023.
Born and raised in Monrovia, Alabama, and began serving as a volunteer firefighter at age 13.
Holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration and an emergency medical technician license.
Worked in public relations and as a sales representative before entering politics.
Awarded the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor for responding to a tornado in Huntsville.
Criticized and succeeded the previous Madison County Commission chairman, leading to improvements in financial development and infrastructure in the area.
Involved in the recruitment of federal agencies to work in Madison County, including NASA and the FBI.
Approved the relocation of a Confederate monument, leading to a lawsuit and a fine for the county commission.
Emphasized economic development, job growth, and improvements in education during his tenure as county commission chairman.
Announced candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2021, succeeding a retiring incumbent.
Won the Republican primary and general election in 2022 with significant margins.
Early endorsee of a presidential candidate for the 2024 election and supported a candidate for Speaker of the House.
Voted against the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 and a military aid package for Ukraine.
Serves on the Committee on Armed Services, Committee on Homeland Security, and Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Member of the Republican Study Committee.
Married with two children and has been involved in a life-saving incident as an EMT.
Appeared on an episode of The Price Is Right and is a Baptist.