Representative Shomari Figures, Democratic from Alabama

Shomari Figures

Representative · Alabama · Democrat

Shomari Figures

Biography
Shomari Figures, a former federal prosecutor, brings firsthand experience in criminal justice to his role as U.S. Representative for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, elected in 2024. He focuses on expanding voting rights, improving public safety, and advancing economic opportunities for underserved communities. Figures has advocated for bipartisan gun violence prevention measures and serves on the House Judiciary Committee. He is recognized for his pragmatic approach and commitment to responsive, transparent representation for his constituents.
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2025–Present

    Represented Alabama's 2nd congressional district for 1 term.

  • Deputy Chief of Staff to the U.S. Attorney General

    2021–2023

    Served as deputy chief of staff to Attorney General Merrick Garland at the U.S. Department of Justice until resigning in October 2023.

  • Member, Presidential Transition Team for Joe Biden

    2020–2021

    Worked on the presidential transition of Joe Biden following the 2020 election.

  • White House Liaison to the U.S. Attorney General

    Served as the White House liaison to Attorney General Loretta Lynch in the Obama administration.

  • Domestic Director, White House Presidential Personnel Office

    Worked in the Obama administration as domestic director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office.

Policy Focus
Taxation17%
Government Operations and Politics8%
Congress8%
Education8%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Shomari Figures's record in Congress.

  • Civil Rights Advocacy

    Served as a federal prosecutor focusing on civil rights cases in Alabama’s Northern District.

  • Public Corruption Prosecution

    Worked on prosecuting public corruption cases as an Assistant U.S. Attorney.

  • Justice Department Leadership

    Served as Deputy Chief of the Public Corruption Unit at the U.S. Department of Justice.

  • Community Engagement

    Led outreach initiatives to strengthen trust between law enforcement and underserved Alabama communities.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Agriculture
  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

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