Career Timeline of Katie Britt: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Katie Britt built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Katie Britt is the junior United States Senator from Alabama, serving since 2023. A Republican, she is the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Alabama and the youngest Republican woman ever elected to the Senate. Prior to her Senate tenure, Britt was the president and CEO of the Business Council of Alabama from 2019 to 2021. She also served as chief of staff for her Senate predecessor, Richard Shelby, from 2016 to 2018.

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May 2004: Joined Richard Shelby's Staff

In May 2004, Katie Britt joined U.S. Senator Richard Shelby's staff as deputy press secretary and was later promoted to press secretary.

2004: Graduated from University of Alabama

In 2004, Katie Britt graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science degree in political science. She was also the president of the university's Student Government Association.

2007: Worked as Special Assistant to University of Alabama President

In 2007, Katie Britt left Richard Shelby's staff to work as a special assistant to University of Alabama president Robert Witt.

2013: Graduated from University of Alabama School of Law

In 2013, Katie Britt graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree.

March 2014: Joined Butler Snow LLP

In March 2014, after Johnston Barton Proctor & Rose LLP shut down, Katie Britt and 17 former employees joined the Birmingham office of Butler Snow LLP, where she started the firm's government affairs branch.

November 2015: Took Leave of Absence from Butler Snow

In November 2015, Katie Britt took a leave of absence from Butler Snow to return to Richard Shelby's staff, working on his reelection campaign as the deputy campaign manager and communications director.

May 2016: Named Chief of Staff

In May 2016, Richard Shelby named Katie Britt his chief of staff, and head of his Judicial Nomination Task Force.

2016: Chief of Staff for Richard Shelby

In 2016, Katie Britt became the chief of staff for Senator Richard Shelby, a position she held until 2018.

December 2018: Selected as President and CEO of Business Council of Alabama

In December 2018, Katie Britt was selected as the president and CEO of the Business Council of Alabama, effective January 2.

2018: Chief of Staff for Richard Shelby

Katie Britt served as the chief of staff for Senator Richard Shelby until 2018.

2019: President and CEO of Business Council of Alabama

In 2019, Katie Britt became the president and CEO of the Business Council of Alabama, a position she held until 2021.

2020: Led "Keep Alabama Open" Effort

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Katie Britt led a "Keep Alabama Open" effort to self-govern business affairs by avoiding shutdowns and maintaining employment.

April 2021: Elected to Alabama Wildlife Federation's Board of Directors

In April 2021, Katie Britt was elected to the Alabama Wildlife Federation's board of directors.

June 8, 2021: Announced Candidacy for U.S. Senate

On June 8, 2021, Katie Britt announced her candidacy in the Republican primary for the 2022 Senate election in Alabama.

June 2021: Resigned from Business Council of Alabama

In June 2021, Katie Britt resigned from her positions at the Business Council of Alabama, amid speculation she would run for the U.S. Senate.

2021: Resigned as CEO of Business Council of Alabama

In 2021, Katie Britt resigned from her position as president and CEO of the Business Council of Alabama.

June 10, 2022: Endorsed by Donald Trump

On June 10, 2022, Katie Britt received an official endorsement from former President Donald Trump, who called her a "fearless America First warrior".

June 21, 2022: Defeated Mo Brooks in Runoff Election

On June 21, 2022, Katie Britt defeated Mo Brooks in the Republican primary runoff election with 63% of the vote.

December 2022: Criticism of Big Tech and Section 230 after Twitter Files release

In December 2022, following the release of the Twitter Files, Katie Britt joined Alabama representatives Jerry Carl and Barry Moore in calling for reform to Section 230, criticizing Big Tech and expressing anticipation for congressional hearings to investigate the events at Twitter in 2020.

2022: Participated in Senate Election

Katie Britt ran in the 2022 Senate election in Alabama.

January 3, 2023: Took Office as U.S. Senator

On January 3, 2023, Katie Britt took office as the junior United States Senator from Alabama.

March 2023: Negotiated Withdrawal from Mexican Port

In March 2023, after Mexican law enforcement occupied a port in Quintana Roo owned by Vulcan Materials Company, Katie Britt joined other members of Alabama's congressional delegation in negotiating the forces' withdrawal, condemning the takeover as unlawful.

March 2023: Called for Balanced Budget Amendment

In March 2023, as a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Katie Britt joined 22 other senators in calling for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution requiring a balanced budget each year.

2023: Vote Against Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023

During the 2023 United States debt-ceiling crisis, Katie Britt was among the 31 Senate Republicans who voted against final passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. She expressed the need for more spending cuts than included in the bill.

2023: Became U.S. Senator

In 2023, Katie Britt became the junior United States Senator from Alabama, making her the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Alabama and the youngest Republican woman elected to the Senate.

March 7, 2024: Gave Republican Response to State of the Union Address

On March 7, 2024, Katie Britt gave the Republican response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address, criticizing his policies and supporting continued access to in vitro fertilization.

January 2025: Introduction of the Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA)

In January 2025, Katie Britt, along with Senators Chris Murphy, Ted Cruz, and Brian Schatz, introduced the Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA). The Act would set a minimum age of 13 to use social media platforms and prevent social media companies from targeting users under 17 with algorithmically targeted content.

February 2025: To Lead U.S. Delegation to Uruguay

In February 2025, President Trump announced that Katie Britt would lead the U.S. delegation to attend Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi's inauguration.