Strong, Dale W.

Representative Dale Strong, a Republican from Alabama's 5th congressional district, chairs the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology. As chair, he directs the subcommittee's oversight of emergency preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery; Department of Homeland Security grant programs; and homeland security research and development. The subcommittee maintains oversight of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Science and Technology Directorate, the Office of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction, and the Office of Health Security. Strong's background uniquely positions him for this role: he has served as a first responder for over four decades, including as a volunteer firefighter and licensed Emergency Medical Technician, and previously served as chairman of the Madison County Commission from 2012 to 2023.

Strong was born in Monrovia, Alabama, in 1970 and earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Athens State University along with an EMT license from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Before entering Congress in 2023, he worked in public relations and sales while maintaining his volunteer firefighting service. During his tenure as Madison County Commission chairman, he focused on economic development, improved departmental efficiency, and maintained a balanced budget without raising taxes. He also recruited federal agencies to the region, including NASA and the FBI.

Beyond his subcommittee leadership, Strong serves on the House Appropriations Committee as vice chair of the Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee and as a member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Legislative Branch subcommittees. He has sponsored legislation addressing disaster preparedness, homeland security research, and DHS operations. Strong has established himself as a conservative voice focused on emergency management efficiency and first responder support.