History of Katie Britt in Timeline

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 senatorial role, Britt was the president and CEO of the Business Council of Alabama (2019-2021), and chief of staff for Senator Richard Shelby (2016-2018). Her career reflects a trajectory through business advocacy and senatorial staff positions before achieving elected office.

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February 2, 1982: Katie Britt's Birth

On February 2, 1982, Katie Elizabeth Boyd Britt was born. She is now a U.S. Senator from Alabama.

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2000: Graduation from Enterprise High School

In 2000, Katie Britt graduated from Enterprise High School where she was a cheerleader and valedictorian.

May 2004: Joined Richard Shelby's Staff

In May 2004, Katie Britt joined U.S. Senator Richard Shelby's staff as a deputy press secretary.

2004: Karla Jacinto Romero's Trafficking

In 2004, Karla Jacinto Romero, who Katie Britt referenced in a speech, was 12 years old and forced into prostitution in Mexican brothels.

2004: Graduation from University of Alabama

In 2004, Katie Britt graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science degree in political science.

2007: Joined University of Alabama as Special Assistant

In 2007, Katie Britt left Senator Shelby's staff to become a special assistant to University of Alabama President Robert Witt.

March 8, 2008: Marriage to Wesley Britt

On March 8, 2008, Katie Britt married Wesley Britt, a former NFL player, after meeting at the University of Alabama.

2013: Graduation 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, Katie Britt and 17 former employees joined Butler Snow LLP in Birmingham after Johnston Barton Proctor & Rose LLP shut down.

November 2015: Leave of Absence from Butler Snow

In November 2015, Katie Britt took a leave of absence from Butler Snow to work on Richard Shelby's reelection campaign.

2015: Karla Jacinto Romero tells her story to a Congressional Committee

In 2015, Karla Jacinto Romero told her story to a Congressional committee in Washington, one that had nothing to do with the U.S. border or "cartels".

May 2016: Forecasted as Future Alabama Leader

In May 2016, Yellowhammer News forecasted that Katie Britt would be one of "the people who will be running Alabama in a few years".

2016: Chief of Staff for Richard Shelby

In 2016, Katie Britt became the chief of staff for U.S. Senator Richard Shelby.

2017: Supports the RAISE Act

Katie Britt supports and has pledged to sponsor the RAISE Act, first introduced by Senator Tom Cotton in 2017.

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

In December 2018, Katie Britt was selected as president and CEO of the Business Council of Alabama, effective January 2, becoming the first woman to lead the organization.

2018: End of tenure as Chief of Staff for Richard Shelby

In 2018, Katie Britt concluded her service as chief of staff for Senator Richard Shelby.

2019: President and CEO of Business Council of Alabama

In 2019, Katie Britt became the President and CEO of the Business Council of Alabama.

2020: "Keep Alabama Open" Effort During COVID-19 Pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Katie Britt led a "Keep Alabama Open" effort to allow businesses to self-govern and maintain employment.

2020: Gave Credence to Trump's False Claims of Fraud in the 2020 Presidential Election

Katie Britt publicly aligned herself with former President Donald Trump and gave credence to Trump's false claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential election.

April 2021: Elected to Alabama Wildlife Federation's Board

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 about a U.S. Senate run.

July 2021: Supported Ban on Teaching Critical Race Theory

In July 2021, Katie Britt supported Alabama Governor Kay Ivey's motion to ban the teaching of critical race theory in public schools.

2021: End of tenure at Business Council of Alabama

In 2021, Katie Britt ended her role as President and CEO of the Business Council of Alabama.

April 2022: Statements on Education and Religion

In April 2022, Katie Britt stated that schools should focus on education, not indoctrination, and emphasized the role of parents in teaching children about sex and the need to bring God back into classrooms.

April 2022: Support for Alabama Vulnerable Child Protection Act and HB322

In April 2022, Katie Britt voiced her support for the Alabama Vulnerable Child Protection Act (SB184), which criminalizes gender-affirming surgeries for transgender youth, and HB322, requiring students to use restrooms aligned with the gender on their birth certificate.

May 2022: Criticism of Abortion Stance

In May 2022, during the U.S. Senate election, rival candidate Michael Durant criticized Katie Britt's abortion stance, referencing a Student Senate resolution from her time as president of the University of Alabama Student Government Association.

June 10, 2022: Endorsed by Donald Trump

On June 10, 2022, Donald Trump officially endorsed Katie Britt, calling her a "fearless America First warrior".

June 2022: Opposed Red Flag Laws

Following the passing of the Protecting Our Kids Act in June 2022, Katie Britt told 1819 News that she believes red flag laws are a "gateway to push [a] disarming agenda".

June 21, 2022: Won Republican Primary Runoff

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

August 2022: Criticized Biden Administration on China

In August 2022, Katie Britt criticized the Biden administration for inaction and "total weakness" in regard to China.

September 2022: Accused TikTok of Being a Trojan Horse

In September 2022, Katie Britt joined other Republicans in accusing the social media platform TikTok of being a "Trojan horse" for the Chinese Communist Party.

October 2022: Pledged to Co-Sponsor Bill on Chinese-Owned Farmland

In October 2022, Katie Britt pledged to co-sponsor a bill to keep Chinese-owned companies from purchasing American farmland.

December 2022: Criticism of Big Tech after Twitter Files Release

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

2022: Senate Election Run

In 2022, Katie Britt gradually climbed in the polls as her senate race continued.

2022: Pledged Support for Israel as Senator Candidate

In 2022, as a Senate candidate, Katie Britt pledged that she would support Israel if elected.

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

On January 3, 2023, Katie Britt took office as a U.S. Senator.

February 2023: Received Money from FTX

In February 2023, it was reported that Katie Britt was one of several members of Alabama's congressional delegation who received money from FTX, a defunct cryptocurrency exchange.

March 2023: Introduced Not One More Inch or Acre Act

In March 2023, Katie Britt and Tom Cotton introduced the Not One More Inch or Acre Act, which would ban any Chinese national or entity from owning American land.

March 2023: Negotiated Withdrawal from Vulcan Materials 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.

March 2023: Called for Balanced Budget Amendment

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

October 7, 2023: Compared Hamas Attack to September 11 Attacks

On October 7, 2023, Katie Britt compared the Hamas-led attack on Israel to the September 11 attacks and said she opposed a ceasefire.

November 2023: Opposed Ceasefire in Israel

In November 2023, Katie Britt said she opposed a ceasefire in Israel.

2023: Ranked Least Bipartisan U.S. Senator

A 2024 study by McCourt School of Public Policy of Georgetown University ranked Britt as the least bipartisan U.S. senator in 2023.

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.

March 7, 2024: Delivered 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 stating Republicans support in vitro fertilization.

July 2024: Introduced Countering Hate Against Israel by Federal Contractors Act

In July 2024, Katie Britt and Jim Risch introduced the Countering Hate Against Israel by Federal Contractors Act, a bill that would bar the federal government from contracting with entities that boycott Israel.

2024: Response to Alabama Supreme Court Ruling on Embryos

In 2024, Katie Britt responded to the Alabama Supreme Court's ruling on frozen embryos by advocating for both defending life and ensuring access to IVF services.

2024: Controversy Over State of the Union Response

In 2024, Katie Britt's Republican response to the State of the Union Address faced criticism for misrepresenting the story of Karla Jacinto Romero, a victim of sex trafficking.

January 2025: Reintroduced Not One More Inch or Acre Act

In January 2025, Katie Britt and Tom Cotton reintroduced the Not One More Inch or Acre Act, which would ban any Chinese national or entity from owning American land.

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) aiming to set a minimum age of 13 for social media use and restrict algorithmically targeted content to users under 17.

February 2025: To Lead U.S. Delegation to Uruguayan President's Inauguration

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