Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., will provide the Republican response to President Biden's State of the Union address next week.
Britt's planned response to the March 7 presidential address was announced Thursday by House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.
"I am truly honored and grateful for the opportunity to speak directly to my fellow Americans and have a candid conversation about the future of our nation," Britt said in a statement. "The Republican Party is the party of hardworking parents and families, and I’m looking forward to putting this critical perspective front and center."
Britt, the first female elected to the U.S. Senate from Alabama, was sworn into office in 2023 and is the youngest female Republican to ever serve in the Senate.
Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., will provide the Republican response to President Biden's State of the Union address on March 7. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
"There is no doubt that President Biden’s failed presidency has made America weaker and more vulnerable at every turn," she added. "At this decisive moment in our country’s history, it’s time for the next generation to step up and preserve the American Dream for our children and our grandchildren."
Johnson praised Britt in a statement as a "champion" for Republican priorities.
"Americans are struggling amid a border catastrophe, crushing inflation, an increasingly dangerous world, and fears about a President not up to the task," he said. "Against this backdrop, Senator Katie Britt will share her incredible story as the first woman elected to the United States Senate from the state of Alabama. As the only current Republican mom of school-aged kids serving in the Senate, Katie is fighting to preserve the American Dream for the next generation. She is a champion for strong families, a secure border, national defense and a vibrant economy with stable prices and opportunities for all."
"The American people will tune in as the youngest Republican woman ever elected to the Senate turns the page on the oldest President in history," Johnson added.