U.S. Senator Katie Britt Named to TIME100 Next 2026: The World’s Most Influential Rising Stars List

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) this week was named to the TIME100 Next 2026: The World’s Most Influential Rising Stars list. Senator Britt is the only Republican lawmaker and the only Alabamian named to this year’s list. She is just the second Alabamian ever to receive the honor. The announcement from TIME can be read below: “Senator Katie Britt has quickly learned how to wield influence in Donald Trump’s Republican Party while avoiding its hardest edges. “Not long after she became in 2022 the youngest Republican woman ever elected to the Senate, Mitch McConnell invited her to join his weekly leadership meetings as an adviser, giving her access to the GOP’s longtime power center. “Britt, 44, has since strongly backed Trump’s agenda, including his aggressive immigration policies, while privately urging the Administration toward moderation at key moments. “The Alabama lawmaker has also carved out her own policy lane around families and children. Britt pressed Trump to protect IVF after an Alabama court ruling threatened access to the procedure, helped secure expanded childcare tax credits, and has worked across the aisle on legislation protecting children from social media. Her ability to bridge divides within the GOP while cultivating bipartisan relationships has made Britt an increasingly consequential player in the Senate.” Senator Britt released the following statement in response to the honor: “I’m deeply humbled by this recognition, but it truly belongs to the people of Alabama. Every single day, I’m focused on making sure the hardworking families in our state and across our nation have the opportunity to thrive — whether that’s making childcare more affordable and accessible, ensuring continued nationwide access to IVF, keeping our nation safe and secure, or protecting our kids online. Serving Alabama is the honor of a lifetime, and I’ll keep fighting day in and day out to put the people I represent in a stronger place as a result of my service.” ###