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Dale W. Strong

Republican U.S. House • Alabama 05 · Alabama 05
State
Alabama
Salary
$174,000/year
Tenure
3 years, 6 months
361
Recorded Votes
81
Became Law
52
Bills Sponsored
Call Office All Representatives
Next Election On the November 3, 2026 Ballot
Term ends: January 3, 2027 Last won: 2024 (95.4%, +90.8pt) Terms served: 2 Term length: 2 years

Current Focus

119th Congress · 2025–2027

Strong has been active across several areas in the 119th Congress, most often Law & Justice, Foreign Affairs and Technology.

  • Law & Justice 37 actions
  • Foreign Affairs 11 actions
  • Technology 12 actions
  1. Sponsored 119-hr3312 — SERVICE Act of 2025 23 cosponsors
  2. Sponsored 119-hr1438 — Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act of 2025 17 cosponsors
  3. Sponsored 119-hr1351 — Promoting American Patriotism In Our Schools Act 18 cosponsors
  4. Sponsored 119-hr9394 — Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act of 2026 1 cosponsors

Recent Activity

Last 14 days
  1. 2026-07-14
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Dale W. Strong is a Republican Representative representing Alabama's 5th District in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Now in their 2nd term, they have cast 361 recorded votes, seen 81 measures become law, and sponsored 52 bills. They won their 2024 election with 95.4% of the vote, a 90.8-point margin. Up for re-election November 2026.

How congressional sessions work

Each numbered Congress spans two calendar years and is divided into two sessions: the first session (odd-numbered year, e.g., 2025) and the second session (even-numbered year, e.g., 2026). Modern Congresses begin on January 3 of odd-numbered years and end on January 3 two years later, unless a law sets a different date. The House is elected every two years, while Senators serve six-year terms staggered so that roughly one-third of the Senate is up for election every two years.

Legislative Record

119-hr8466 2026-04-23 House

TRUE Accountability Act

Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Committee Yea
119-hres1333 2026-06-03 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8646) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7726) to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to withhold funds from noncompliant States under such Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7892) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require to the Secretary of Education to use an identity fraud detection system to review each FAFSA to determine whether the FAFSA presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8872) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to target funds to low-income families, strengthen program integrity guardrails for State expenditure of funds, require measurement of improper payments, and establish goals for eliminating fraud and improper payments under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.

Referred to Rules Committee

Committee Yea
119-hres1300 2026-05-19 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Referred to Rules Committee

Committee Yea

Alabama Congressional Delegation

Other members of the 119th Congress representing Alabama. View full Alabama delegation

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Dale W. Strong win their last election?

Dale W. Strong won the 2024 general election with 95.4% of the vote (250,322 votes), winning by a margin of 90.8 points.

When is Dale W. Strong up for re-election?

Dale W. Strong is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 2 terms in this office. All 435 House seats are up every two years.

What is Dale W. Strong's current election status?

Dale W. Strong's current term ends January 3, 2027. They are up for re-election on November 3, 2026. House members serve two-year terms and face election every cycle.

How much campaign money has Dale W. Strong raised?

According to FEC filings, Dale W. Strong has raised $1,352,249 in campaign funds, spent $641,504, and has $1,339,722 cash on hand.

What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?

Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.