Alabama Senator Katie Britt has been chosen to deliver the Republican response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address on March 7. Britt is the first woman elected to the Senate from Alabama and at 42, she is the youngest Republican woman ever elected to the Senate. Having been endorsed by former President Donald Trump, Britt is seen as a rising star in the Republican Party and is considered a potential vice presidential pick.

As the only current Republican mom of school-aged kids serving in the Senate, Britt has been described as an "unapologetic optimist" who is fighting to preserve the American Dream for the next generation. With a background as a practicing attorney in Alabama and previous experience on former Senator Richard Shelby's team, Britt has quickly become a leading voice in the fight to secure a stronger American future.

The announcement of Britt delivering the State of the Union response comes amidst controversy in her home state of Alabama. The Alabama Supreme Court recently ruled that embryos are children, leading to uncertainty over the future of in vitro fertilization (IVF) in the state. As a staunch supporter of the pro-life movement, Britt has affirmed her commitment to defending life while ensuring continued access to IVF services for loving parents.

Following the court ruling, Britt has taken steps to protect IVF access in Alabama, briefing her Republican colleagues on the issue and the state legislature's next moves during a closed-door lunch. As an informal adviser to Senator McConnell's leadership team and a member of key Senate committees, Britt is positioned to play a significant role in shaping policies related to IVF and other important issues.

Britt's selection as the Republican respondent to President Biden's State of the Union address continues a long-standing tradition of the opposing party delivering a speech in response. This tradition dates back to 1966 when Republican leaders recorded a televised response to then-President Lyndon Johnson's address. With her upcoming address, Senator Britt will provide a contrasting perspective to President Biden's speech, highlighting the generational and ideological diversity within the political landscape.