Senator Shelby with his wife Dr. Annette Shelby and Vice President Joe Biden during the swearing-in ceremony.

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby released the following statement after being sworn-in to a sixth term in the United States Senate:  

“It is a tremendous honor and privilege to represent the people of Alabama for another six years in the United States Senate.  In this next term, I am committed to continuing my record of service and working to ensure that Alabama’s interests are represented and protected in Washington. 

“The 115th Congress presents a great opportunity for Alabamians and all Americans under the leadership of President-elect Trump and our Republican majorities in Congress.  From filling the late Justice Antonin Scalia’s seat on the Supreme Court with a conservative voice to rolling back burdensome rules and regulations, I am confident that we will make much-needed progress for our country in the coming weeks, months, and years.”