Representatives introduced the Offshore Parity Act to equalize offshore boundaries for Gulf states, enhancing resource access and control.
Quiver AI Summary
Legislation Introduction: Representatives Shomari Figures, Mike Ezell, Troy A. Carter, Sr., and Clay Higgins have introduced the Offshore Parity Act to align offshore boundaries for Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi with those of Texas and Florida. Currently, the former three states have jurisdiction extending only three nautical miles offshore, while the latter have nine.
Purpose of the Act: The proposed legislation aims to enhance access to energy and marine resources, thereby increasing local control and improving economic opportunities. "There's no reason Alabama should have less access," said Figures, emphasizing the need for equal treatment. Ezell echoed this sentiment, calling it a matter of fairness.
Background and Expectations: This bill revises the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Act. The disparity in offshore boundaries dates back to the Submerged Lands Act of 1953. Advocates believe the bill will result in economic development and greater state revenue by establishing parity among Gulf Coast states.
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Shomari Figures Fundraising
Shomari Figures recently disclosed $141.3K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 15th, 2026. This was the 683rd most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 29.2% came from individual donors.
Figures disclosed $91.0K of spending. This was the 867th most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Figures disclosed $315.6K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 745th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Shomari Figures's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Shomari Figures Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Shomari Figures is worth $1.9M, as of April 28th, 2026. This is the 261st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Figures has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Shomari Figures's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Figures.
Shomari Figures Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Shomari Figures:
- H.R.8046: Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act of 2026
- H.R.7533: RISE Reauthorization Act of 2026
- H.R.6635: Bus Operator Safety and Security Act
- H.R.6006: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 North Elm Street in Tuskegee, Alabama, as the "Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office".
- H.R.5876: Keep America Building Act
- H.R.5850: GRAD Act
You can track bills proposed by Shomari Figures on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Figures.
2026 Alabama's 2nd Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $6,495,630 of spending in Alabama's 2nd congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $520,446 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- 1787 FUND ($240,582)
- ALABAMA FAMILIES PAC ($102,324)
- NEW SOUTHERN MAJORITY IE PAC ($87,811)
- ROLLING SEA ACTION FUND ($50,000)
- PROTECT PROGRESS ($27,117)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Alabama's 2nd congressional district election.
