{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Democrat\", state = \"AL\" and year = 2017 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-releases-2018-annual-report", "Rep. Sewell Releases 2018 Annual Report", "2017-12-31", "2017", "2017-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) has released her offices annual report for 2018. The report reviews Rep. Sewells work and accomplishments from 2017, both in the district and in Congress, and announces goals for the coming year.\nThe full 2018 Annual Report from Congresswoman Terri Sewell is available here\nMy annual report gives constituents an easy-to-follow guide to what we accomplished together this year in Alabamas 7th Congressional District, said Rep. Terri Sewell. Things got off to an early start in January, when President Obama signed a proclamation designating the Birmingham Civil Rights District as a national monument. This was also my first year serving on the House Ways and Means Committee, where I defended access to affordable healthcare and worked to refocus the GOP tax bill on benefits for working families.\nThis past year, my office remained focused on creating better opportunities and providing more resources to Alabamas 7th District. We hosted over 92 district events in 2017, including town hall meetings, forums, workshops, and industry tours. We also responded to over 10,750 pieces of constituent correspondence, completed over 470 case work files and sponsored our 6th Annual Job Fair, connecting over 600 job seekers with over 60 major employers.\nIn addition to providing details on Rep. Sewells fight to promote job growth, protect health care, and strengthen democratic institutions, the report provides statistics on Rep. Sewells constituent services. This years annual report shows that Rep. Sewells office secured over $650 million in federal grants for the district and helped constituents recover more than $1.3 million in benefits owed to them by the federal government.\nRead the full 2018 Annual Report from Congresswoman Terri Sewell\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabamas 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-terri-sewell-and-jeff-duncan-place-friendly-bipartisan-wager", "Reps. Terri Sewell and Jeff Duncan Place Friendly Bipartisan Wager on Alabama vs. Clemson Sugar Bowl", "2017-12-31", "2017", "2017-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  As the University of Alabama and Clemson University compete in the NCAA College Football Playoff, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (AL-07) and Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03) made a friendly wager on which team would advance to the championship. At stake  Chic-fil-a and bragging rights. The game on Monday, January 1, will be the third postseason matchup of Alabama and Clemson in three years. Alabama beat Clemson for the 2015 season title, and lost to Clemson in the 2016 national championship.\nThere will be no better way to kick off the New Year than an Alabama win over Clemson, said Rep. Terri Sewell. My friend Rep. Jeff Duncan is no chicken  hes agreed to a wager of Chic-fil-A and to a picture wearing the crimson and white if Clemson loses. Given Alabamas unparalleled record of 16 national championships, the Crimson Tide is destined to bring home another title this season. There could be nothing sweeter than a victory over Clemson at this years Sugar Bowl. Roll Tide!\nIf the University of Alabamas Crimson Tide secures a victory, Congressman Duncan has agreed to wear the trademark Bear Bryant houndstooth hat and an Alabama necktie for a photo on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, and will provide Chic-fil-A for the Congresswoman and her office.\nShould Clemson Universitys Tigers win, Congresswoman Sewell has agreed to treat Congressman Duncans office to Chic-fil-A and will pose for a picture on the U.S. Capitol steps dressed in Clemson apparel.\nThis is the third year that Reps. Sewell and Duncan have bet over the Alabama vs. Clemson game. Pictures of Reps. Sewell and Duncan following the 2015 season and 2016 season wagers are available here.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabamas 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-government-funding-chip-vote", "Rep. Sewell Statement on Government Funding, CHIP Vote", "2017-12-21", "2017", "2017-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  On Thursday, the House of Representatives voted to pass a government spending bill which pushes back the deadline to fund the government to January 19, 2018. In addition to funding the government, the bill extends funding for the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through March.\nCongresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) releases the following statement:\nI voted for todays legislation because I believe this Congress has a responsibility to keep the government open and we must do everything in our power to renew funding for CHIP and protect the children who depend on this program, said Rep. Terri Sewell. But this bill sets up a false choice, offering a short-term extension of CHIP at the expense of other healthcare programs. Just yesterday, this same body passed a tax cut for special interests and the wealthy without paying for it. For just a tenth of what the tax bill costs, Congress could fund CHIP for the next five years. The American people deserve better, and with the time that this bill buys for CHIP, I will continue pushing Congress for a full reauthorization without gutting other vital programs. I will not rest until I know that Alabamas children have full and affordable access to the healthcare they need.\nAs hospitals in my district and across rural America face funding shortages, I am deeply disappointed that this Congress would choose to leave for the holidays with its work left unfinished. Todays bill failed to extend funding for rural hospitals through DSH payments and it left the expiration of healthcare programs, like those supporting rural ambulance services, unaddressed. It is time for Republicans to work across the aisle and with the American public to bring our healthcare providers the support they need.\n\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabamas 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-selection-187th-national-guard-unit-site-f-35", "Rep. Sewell Statement on Selection of 187th National Guard Unit as Site for F-35 Aircraft", "2017-12-21", "2017", "2017-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  On Thursday, the Secretary of the Air Force announced that the 187th Air National Guard Fighter Wing Unit at Dannelly Field in Montgomery, Alabama, was selected as one of two new sites to receive the new F-35A Lightning II fighter jets. The F-35 decision builds on the long and proud history of the 187th Guard Unit which is also home to the historic Tuskegee Airmen Red Tail Fighters. As a result of the decision, the City of Montgomery and the River Region will receive approximately $3 billion in new capital investment and $70 million in new construction. The delivery of the F-35 fighter jets is slated for 2023.\nCongresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) releases the following statement:\nWhat amazing news! I am thrilled that our districts 187th Air National Guard Fighter Wing Unit will become the first home in the Southeast to F-35 fighter jets, said Rep. Sewell. I am so proud of the unit commanders, federal, local and state leaders, and all those in Montgomery and the River Region community for working together to win the F-35 competition. The F-35 builds on the legacy of military excellence exhibited by the 187th Fighter Wing, which is home to the famed Red Tails. Todays decision will be a major economic boost for Alabamas economy. This means new investments, new jobs, and a better future for our state, the City of Montgomery, and the River Region.\nIn the House of Representatives, Rep. Sewell has been a stalwart advocate for bringing the F-35 to the 187th Air National Guard Fighter Wing. As a Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Rep. Sewell has a unique perspective on the challenges and national security threats that the United States faces.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabamas 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-opposes-gop-tax-bill-revote", "Rep. Sewell Opposes GOP Tax Bill Revote", "2017-12-20", "2017", "2017-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  On Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted again on Republican tax legislation which will add $1.5 trillion to the national debt. The tax bill which passed on Tuesday violated procedural rules in the Senate, forcing revisions in the tax bill before the legislation was brought back to the House for a final vote.\nWatch Rep. Sewells speech on Tuesday opposing the GOP tax bill in the House of Representatives\nTodays revote is another example of how Republican leaders have rushed a haphazard tax bill through Congress which will impact our entire economy. This bill is not reform, its a partisan scam that will have decades-long repercussions for Americas working families.\nIt is unconscionable that Republican leaders are willing to throw away $1.5 trillion on tax cuts for special interests when they arent willing to extend funding for the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or ALL Kids as its known in Alabama. For a tenth of what this tax bill costs, Congress could have stopped CHIP from expiring and saved healthcare for millions of children. Instead, families in my district will be getting ALL Kids cancellation notices for Christmas. Childrens lives are at risk, but Republican leaders have prioritized tax cuts for the wealthy. This is truly Congress at its worst.\nRead Rep. Sewells full statement on the Republican tax bill which passed Tuesday\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabamas 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-opposes-gop-tax-bill-speaks-house-floor", "Rep. Sewell Opposes GOP Tax Bill, Speaks on House Floor", "2017-12-19", "2017", "2017-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed Republican tax legislation which will add $1.5 trillion to the national debt. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell spoke against the bill on the House floor before passage, and voted against the bill when it passed without any Democratic support.\nWatch Rep. Sewells speech opposing the GOP tax bill in the House of Representatives\nThe GOP tax bill that passed the House today is a giveaway for the wealthy paid for by Americas working families, said Rep. Sewell. Real tax reform should put working families first, make our workforce more competitive, and it should simplify the tax code in a fiscally responsible way. Todays tax bill does the opposite. In Alabama, the bill will give the richest one percent a $4,450 tax cut, while the bottom 80 percent will see a $117 tax increase. In total it will increase taxes for an estimated 545,000 working families in Alabama. This bill is a raw deal for working families, and it cannot in good conscience be called tax reform. I am deeply disappointed that Republicans threw away this opportunity for bipartisan cooperation.\nThe GOP tax scam would add $1.5 trillion to the national deficit at the same time Republicans are refusing to extend the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) without finding a budgetary offset. In my state, the CHIP program is called ALL Kids, and it will stop enrollment on January 1st if Congress fails to act. There should be no doubt in the minds of the American people  this tax bill is a statement of values, and it values wealthy individuals over working families.\nRep. Sewell has written to House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell urging Republican leadership to delay consideration of the GOP tax bill until Alabamas Senator-elect Doug Jones is seated. Read Rep. Sewells full letter to Ryan and McConnell.\nDuring markup of the Republican tax bill in the Committee on Ways and Means, Rep. Sewell offered three historically bipartisan amendments. All Democratic amendments, including the three amendments offered by Rep. Sewell, were rejected without a single Republican vote.\n\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabamas 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-urges-speaker-ryan-take-action-protect-us-elections-cyber", "Rep. Sewell Urges Speaker Ryan to Take Action to Protect U.S. Elections from Cyber Attacks", "2017-12-19", "2017", "2017-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  On Tuesday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) along with Members of Congress from 18 of the 21 states targeted by Russian hackers in 2016, called on House Speaker Paul Ryan to take immediate action to protect state voting systems from cyberattacks and to bolster state election infrastructure.\nRead the full letter to Speaker Ryan urging immediate action to protect state voting systems\nGrowing cybersecurity threats from Russia and other foreign nations pose serious risks to the integrity of our elections, said Rep. Terri Sewell. As a Member of the House Intelligence Committee, I have heard first hand from intelligence officials who warn that unless we develop measures to defend our elections against cyberattacks, our election infrastructure will remain vulnerable. Here in Congress, we have a responsibility to defend our democracy by strengthening cybersecurity in our elections. Cybersecurity is a matter of national security that we cannot afford to ignore.\nIn the letter, the Members asked Speaker Ryan to request a briefing from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) about Russian cyberattacks on state election systems in 2016. The letter also urged Speaker Ryan to direct all relevant House committees to investigate the attacks and to support bipartisan legislation to strengthen the security of state election systems around the country.\n\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabamas 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-urges-ryan-mcconnell-delay-tax-bill-consideration-until-jones", "Rep. Sewell Urges Ryan, McConnell to Delay Tax Bill Consideration until Jones is Sworn In", "2017-12-15", "2017", "2017-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  On Thursday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) urged House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to delay consideration of the tax bill until Senator-elect Doug Jones (D-AL) is sworn into office.\nRead the full text of Rep. Sewells letter to House Speaker Ryan and Senate Majority Leader McConnell.\nAs Congress considers far-reaching tax legislation this December, I urge Senate leadership to delay consideration of the tax bill until Senator-elect Doug Jones is sworn into office. The GOP tax bill will have severe consequences for all American families, and the people of Alabama deserve to have both of their duly elected Senators at the table for consideration of this bill.\nAfter Attorney General Jeff Sessions vacated one of Alabamas Senate seats in February of 2017, Sen. Luther Strange (R-AL) was appointed to the seat until a special election could be conducted.\nIn 2010, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell urged the Senate to halt the legislative process related to the Affordable Care Act until a newly elected Senator could be seated after a special election in Massachusetts. McConnell also delayed Senate action filling the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Antonin Scalia until after the 2016 election, saying that, the American people are perfectly capable of having their say on this issue, so let's give them a voice.\nWhile final text of the GOP tax bill has not yet been released to the public, congressional leadership expect a vote on the final bill in the Senate next week. Read Rep. Sewells statement on the House version of the GOP tax bill.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabamas 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-welcomes-senator-elect-doug-jones-congress", "Rep. Sewell Welcomes Senator-Elect Doug Jones to Congress", "2017-12-13", "2017", "2017-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 On Tuesday, Doug Jones won Alabama\u2019s U.S. Senate election in a historic victory, becoming the first Democrat elected to represent Alabama in the Senate in more than two decades.\n\u201cDoug Jones\u2019 historic victory happened because Alabama voters turned out in record numbers and decided to put character and integrity over party affiliation. Voters last night opened a new chapter for Alabama, placing our state on the right side of history. I am honored to welcome Doug to the United States Senate, and I know that, on issues ranging from tax reform to healthcare to job creation, he will put the people of Alabama first. I hope that the voices of those he represents will be heard on the important issues that are now before the U.S. Senate.\u201d\n\u201cAs Congress considers far-reaching tax legislation this December, I urge Senate leadership to delay a vote on the tax bill until Senator-elect Doug Jones is sworn into office. For one of the most consequential votes this Senate is likely to take, our state deserves to have its duly elected Senator at the table.\u201d\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/advisory-rep-sewell-host-greene-county-town-hall-rescheduled", "ADVISORY: Rep. Sewell to Host Greene County Town Hall Rescheduled", "2017-12-11", "2017", "2017-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Birmingham, AL -- On Friday, December 15th, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) will host a \u201cCongress in Your Community\u201d town hall meeting in Eutaw to provide an opportunity for residents of the 7th\u00a0Congressional District to share their views and concerns and hear updates on the latest in Congress.\nWHEN: Friday, December 15, 2017\u00a0\u00a0 2:00 PM \u2013 3:00 PM\nWHERE: Greene County Hospital in the Dining Room of the Residential Care Center  \n\t\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 509 Wilson Ave  \n\t\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Eutaw, AL 35462\nWHO: Rep. Sewell will host a Congress in Your Community Town Hall\nBACKGROUND: Rep. Sewell hosts a town hall every year in each of the 14 counties she represents. These meetings serve as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue with constituents, allowing Rep. Sewell to connect with residents of the 7th Congressional District and address their concerns. So far this year, Congresswoman Sewell has hosted town halls in the following counties: Jefferson, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Dallas, Montgomery, Wilcox, Choctaw, Clarke, Marengo, Perry and Lowndes.\n###  Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/advisory-rep-sewell-host-hale-county-town-hall-rescheduled", "ADVISORY: Rep. Sewell to Host Hale County Town Hall Rescheduled", "2017-12-11", "2017", "2017-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Birmingham, AL -- On Friday, December 15th, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) will host a \u201cCongress in Your Community\u201d town hall meeting in Greensboro to provide an opportunity for residents of the 7th\u00a0Congressional District to share their views and concerns and hear updates on the latest in Congress.\nWHEN: Friday, December 15, 2017\u00a0\u00a0 11:00 AM\u2013 12:00 PM\nWHERE: National Guard Armory  \n\t\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0515 Green St  \n\t\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Greensboro, AL 36744\nWHO: Rep. Sewell will host a Congress in Your Community Town Hall\nBACKGROUND: Rep. Sewell hosts a town hall every year in each of the 14 counties she represents. These meetings serve as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue with constituents, allowing Rep. Sewell to connect with residents of the 7th Congressional District and address their concerns. So far this year, Congresswoman Sewell has hosted town halls in the following counties: Jefferson, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Dallas, Montgomery, Wilcox, Choctaw, Clarke, Marengo, Perry and Lowndes.\n###  Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-sewell-manufactured-housing-reform", "House Passes Sewell Manufactured Housing Reform", "2017-12-01", "2017", "2017-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 On Friday, the House passed the Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act (H.R. 1699) in a bipartisan vote. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is the lead Democratic co-sponsor and Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) is the lead Republican sponsor on the Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act.\n\u201cPassage of today\u2019s bill means working families will be one step closer to affordable housing,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cIn Alabama, over 300,000 families rely on manufactured homes for quality, independent, affordable housing, but current rules make access to credit for purchasing manufactured homes more difficult. The Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act ensures that manufactured housing remains an affordable option by bringing needed reform to federal mortgage regulations while preserving consumer protections that prevent predatory lending.\u201d\nThe Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act would ensure that manufactured home loans are not unfairly categorized as high-cost loans. This inappropriate categorization restricts the availability of credit for the purchase of manufactured homes, eliminating an option for affordable housing for working families.\n\u00a0The Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act does not alter protections against predatory lending. It leaves in place considerable consumer protections including the Truth in Lending Act\u2019s \u201cAbility to Repay\u201d requirement, the prohibition against steering a consumer to a loan that has \u201cpredatory characteristics,\u201d loan term disclosures, the prohibition on mandatory arbitration, as well as the authority of the CFPB to prosecute unfair, deceptive abusive acts and practices.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-flynn-guilty-plea", "Rep. Sewell Statement on Flynn Guilty Plea", "2017-12-01", "2017", "2017-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 On Friday, Former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russian officials. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL), a Member of the House Intelligence Committee which is investigating Russia\u2019s influence campaign, releases the following statement:\n\u201cThe plea deal made by former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn is an important\u00a0step forward in the investigation of Russia\u2019s efforts to influence our democracy. Today\u2019s agreement exposes new details about Flynn\u2019s lies to the FBI as well as the involvement of senior members of the Trump transition team with outreach to Russian officials. It is clear that Robert Mueller and his team of investigators have approached this investigation with professionalism and a determination to identify and prosecute potential criminal acts. I hope that General Flynn\u2019s cooperation with the Special Counsel extends to the Intelligence Committee\u2019s investigation of Russia\u2019s influence campaign.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/updated-advisory-rep-sewell-postpones-town-halls-greene-and-hale", "UPDATED ADVISORY: Rep. Sewell POSTPONES Town Halls in Greene and Hale Counties", "2017-12-01", "2017", "2017-12", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "UPDATED ADVISORY: Rep. Sewell POSTPONES Town Halls in Greene and Hale Counties \nTown Halls previously scheduled at Hale County Hospital and Greene County Hospital\n\u00a0\nUnfortunately due to unexpected votes now planned for the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) must postpone the previously scheduled \u201cCongress in Your Community\u201d town hall meetings in both Greensboro and Eutaw on Monday December 4, 2017. The details of the updated town halls will be released as soon as they are finalized.\n###\n  Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-host-hale-and-greene-county-town-halls", "Rep. Sewell to Host Hale and Greene County Town Halls", "2017-11-29", "2017", "2017-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "On Monday, December 4th, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) will host two\u00a0\u201cCongress in Your Community\u201d town hall meetings in Greensboro and in Eutaw to provide an opportunity for residents of the 7th\u00a0Congressional District to share their views and concerns and hear updates on the latest in Congress.\nHale County Town Hall   \n\tMonday, December 4, 2017  \n\t11:00 AM\u2013 12:00 PM  \n\tHale Conty Hospital  \n\t508 Green St.  \n\tGreensboro, AL 36744\nGreene County Town Hall  \n\tMonday, December 4, 2017  \n\t2:00 PM\u2013 3:00 PM  \n\tGreene County Hospital  \n\tDining Room of the Residential Care Center  \n\t509 Wilson Ave  \n\tEutaw, AL 35462\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\nBACKGROUND: Rep. Sewell hosts a town hall every year in each of the 14 counties she represents. These meetings serve as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue with constituents, allowing Rep. Sewell to connect with residents of the 7th Congressional District and address their concerns. So far this year, Congresswoman Sewell has hosted town halls in the following counties: Jefferson, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Dallas, Montgomery, Wilcox, Choctaw, Clarke, Marengo, Perry, Sumter and Lowndes.\n###\n  Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-announces-2018-congressional-art-competition-high-school", "Rep. Sewell Announces 2018 Congressional Art Competition for High School Students in the 7th Congressional District", "2017-11-28", "2017", "2017-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Montgomery, AL \u2013 Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is proud to announce the opening of the 2018 Congressional Art Competition. The competition is open to both public and private high school students throughout the 7th Congressional District, as well as home-schooled high school students. The winner will receive two free round-trip airfare tickets to Washington, D.C., to attend an official reception honoring the winners from all the congressional districts around the country. In addition, their artwork will be showcased in the U.S. Capitol for one year.\nThe theme for this year\u2019s competition is \u201cAn Artistic Discovery: Voting Rights Today in the 7th Congressional District.\u201d\nTo enter the contest, students must fill out and submit a Student Information & Release Form with their artwork by January 18, 2018.\u00a0 All high school students from the 7th Congressional District are encouraged to submit their artwork to any of the Congresswoman\u2019s District offices. Artwork entered into the contest may be up to 26\u201d high X 26\u201d wide X 4\u201d deep (This includes the frame. For more information, please contact Rep. Sewell\u2019s Montgomery office at (334) 262-1919 or visit https://sewell.house.gov/congressional-art-competition to find the student release form and guidelines for the artwork.\u00a0\nAs a proud product of Alabama\u2019s rural Black Belt, the Congresswoman has seen first-hand the talent from within the District. Each year she is immensely impressed with the outstanding submissions, and she is incredibly proud to have the winning artwork representing the 7th Congressional District in our nation\u2019s Capitol Building. To view the previous year\u2019s winners, visit http://conginst.org/art-competition/?compYear=2017&state=al.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-announces-thanksgiving-week-town-halls", "Rep. Sewell Announces Thanksgiving Week Town Halls", "2017-11-19", "2017", "2017-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "On Monday, November 20, and Tuesday, November 21, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) will host four\u00a0\u201cCongress in Your Community\u201d town hall meetings in Choctaw, Clarke, Marengo, and Perry Counties\u00a0to provide an opportunity for residents of the 7th\u00a0Congressional District to share their views and concerns and hear updates on the latest in Congress.\nChoctaw County Town Hall  \n\tMonday, November 20, 2017  \n\t11:00 AM\u2013 12:00 PM  \n\tPennington Town Hall  \n\t282 Pine Grove Road\u00a0  \n\tPennington, AL 36916\nClarke County Town Hall  Monday, November 20, 2017\n\t4:00 PM\u2013 5:00 PM\u00a0  \n\tGrove Hill Town Hall  \n\t111 S. Church Street  \n\tGrove Hill AL 36451\nMarengo County Town Hall  Tuesday, November 21, 2017\n\t10:00 AM\u2013 11:00 AM\u00a0  \n\tBryan Whitfield Memorial Hospital\u2019s Hospital Classroom  \n\t105 US Hwy 80 East\u00a0  \n\tDemopolis AL 36732\nPerry County Town Hall  Tuesday, November 21, 2017\n\t1:00 PM\u2013 2:00 PM\u00a0  \n\tSowing Seeds of Hope  \n\t1728 Washington St.\u00a0  \n\tMarion AL 36756\nBACKGROUND: Rep. Sewell hosts a town hall every year in each of the 14 counties she represents. These meetings serve as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue with constituents, allowing Rep. Sewell to connect with residents of the 7th Congressional District and address their concerns. So far this year, Congresswoman Sewell has hosted town halls in Jefferson County, Pickens County, Tuscaloosa, Dallas, Montgomery, Wilcox and Lowndes.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-tax-bill-raising-deficit-17-trillion", "House passes tax bill raising deficit by $1.7 trillion", "2017-11-16", "2017", "2017-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed Republican tax legislation which will add $1.7 trillion to the national debt according to estimates by the Congressional Budget Office. Analysis by the Tax Policy Center shows that 36 million middle-class and working families, or more than one out of every four taxpayers nationally, will experience a tax increase under the tax bill by 2027.\nCongresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) releases the following statement:\n\u201cThe Republican tax bill which passed the House today is nothing more than a giveaway for corporate special interests at the expense of America\u2019s working families,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cBy eliminating popular deductions like the student loan interest deduction and the medical expense deduction and by limiting mortgage interest deductions for homeowners, this bill betrays our middle-class families. This legislation pays for unsustainable tax breaks by erasing proven economic incentives that distressed communities rely on, like the New Market Tax Credit, the historic tax credit, private activity bonds, and bond provisions that cities and municipalities rely on to fund the construction of public projects. Our tax code is a reflection of our values, but this legislation values special interests over the economic interests of our constituents. This will add $1.7 trillion to the deficit which is likely to result in massive cuts to programs like Medicare, SNAP, and Social Security. While today\u2019s bill is a raw deal for Alabama\u2019s working families, I will continue fighting for real tax reform that benefits all Americans.\u201d\nWatch Rep. Sewell\u2019s floor remarks on the Republican tax bill during debate.\nDuring the markup of the Republican tax bill in the Committee on Ways and Means, Rep. Sewell offered three historically bipartisan amendments. All Democratic amendments, including the three amendments offered by Rep. Sewell, were rejected without a single Republican vote.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-observance-veterans-day", "Rep. Sewell Statement in Observance of Veterans Day", "2017-11-10", "2017", "2017-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Veterans Day will be observed on Saturday, November 11. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) issues the following statement in recognition of the holiday:\n\u201cThis Veterans Day, I join my fellow Americans in honoring the devotion and sacrifice of our nation\u2019s veterans, service members, and military families,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cThese brave men and women make our country a safer place and afford us the freedom to enjoy our way of life. We are indebted to our veterans for their service, and here in Congress, I have made it a top priority to ensure that our veterans receive the care and benefits they have earned. Now more than ever, we must renew our commitment to providing support for our 22 million veterans and their families, including over 38,000 veterans right here in the 7th Congressional District of Alabama. No just today, but every day, we should celebrate their service.\u201d\nOn Friday, November 10, Rep. Sewell spoke at a wreath laying ceremony at the University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB) in remembrance of deceased veterans.\nRep. Sewell is an original co-sponsor of the Wage Adjustment for Veterans Enrolled in School Act, legislation introduced on Thursday, November 9, to strengthen minimum wage standards for veteran students enrolled in a work study program. Under current law, work study programs for veteran students require only that students be paid at least state and federal minimum wage. As more and more cities enact a minimum wage, the Wage Adjustment for Veterans Enrolled in School Act would ensure that veteran student wages match the minimum wage of their non-veteran coworkers.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-gop-tax-bill-markup", "Rep. Sewell Statement on GOP Tax Bill Markup", "2017-11-09", "2017", "2017-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 On Thursday, the House Ways and Means Committee passed the Republican tax bill after just four days of markup. During markup, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) offered three historically bipartisan amendments. All Democratic amendments, including the three offered by Rep. Sewell, were rejected without a single Republican vote. The tax bill passed the Committee by a 24-16 vote, without any bipartisan changes allowed by Republicans.\n\u201cI\u2019m disappointed that all Democratic amendments, even the most modest, bipartisan changes that I offered to help ordinary, middle-class Americans, were reflexively opposed by Republicans,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cRepublicans have thrown away an opportunity for bipartisan work on tax reform, and chose instead to pass a bill that provides tax breaks for powerful special interests at the expense of working Americans, small businesses, and local economies . In order to cut taxes for Washington special interests, the tax bill adds $2.3 trillion to the national debt and cuts popular tax deductions like the medical expense deduction, the student loan deduction, limits the mortgage interest deduction, and erases incentives that have been proven to spur local economic development.\u201d\n\u201cThe tax code is a reflection of our values, and this week\u2019s Republican tax bill valued special interests and the wealthy over everyday Americans. That is why I introduced amendments to refocus the tax bill on helping working families and middle-class Americans. My amendments to promote workforce development, to equip state and local governments with the tools needed to invest in infrastructure and public works, and to save the historic preservation tax credit were commonsense solutions. I was truly disappointed to see Republicans reject our input and rush this severely flawed bill out of Committee. As this bill heads to a vote before the full House, I will continue fighting for real reform, and against cuts that will harm Alabama\u2019s working families.\u201d\nOn Tuesday, Rep. Sewell offered an amendment to create a tax credit encouraging employers to invest in human capital and workforce training through apprenticeships. The amendment is modeled after the Workforce Development Tax Credit Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Rep. Sewell to reduce the skills gap and train American workers to compete in 21st Century jobs.\nOn Wednesday, Rep. Sewell offered an amendment to restore the ability of state and local governments to save taxpayer money and increase their ability to invest in infrastructure projects by refinancing debt.\nOn Thursday, Rep. Sewell offered an amendment to restore and expand the historic preservation tax credit, a key redevelopment tool that encourages private sector investment in rehabilitation and reuse of historic buildings. Nationwide, the historic preservation tax credit has restored over 42,000 buildings, and in Alabama the tax credit has funded 128 restoration projects since 2002.\nThe workforce development and advanced bond refunding amendments offered by Rep. Sewell were rejected on party-line votes. For more information on this week\u2019s markup, see a complete run-down of the tax bill markups on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/evening-wrap-nov-8-tax-bill-markup-highlights", "EVENING WRAP UP (Nov 8): Tax Bill Markup Highlights", "2017-11-08", "2017", "2017-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "SUMMARY\nOn Wednesday, the House Ways & Means Committee continued marking up the Ryan-McConnell Republican tax bill. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) offered an amendment to restore the ability of state and local governments to save taxpayer money by refinancing debt with advanced bond refunding. Democrats also offered amendments restoring the student interest tax deduction, expanding the earned income tax credit, restoring the medical expense deduction, and more. After rejecting fourteen amendments on party-line votes, Republicans cut debate on the tax bill short, leaving other Democratic amendments unable to be considered.\nON SOCIAL MEDIA\nREMARKS & QUOTES\n Rep. Sewell Calls for Expanded Earned Income Tax Credit (WATCH NOW):\n\t\t\u201cThe Earned Income Tax Credit is a great program that rewards work. So often, we want folks to get off of government assistance and work. And this is a program that encourages those who are working to continue to work and provide for their families. This program is a powerful tool for economic opportunity.\u201d\n\tRep. Sewell Offers Advanced Bond Refunding Amendment (WATCH NOW):\n\t\t\u201cPrivate activity bonds, along with advanced refundings, as well as New Market Tax Credits, and historic tax credits are really useful tools for helping to get public projects done. It\u2019s a way of not only incentivizing investment in infrastructure, but it also is a lifeline of so many public entities that we represent. Everything from cities and counties to hospitals and universities. It\u2019s really important for low-income housing. These are really important financing tools.\u201d\n\tRep. Sewell Supports Student Loan Tax Deduction Amendment (WATCH NOW):\n\t\t\u201cAs the proud daughter of two long-time educators, and the proud product of public schools in Alabama, I know the power of public education. I support Mr. Doggett\u2019s amendment because I believe it is the best way we can support better teaching and education in America. I have a deep concern about this Administration\u2019s attempt to divert public dollars to private, often unaccountable schools. H.R. 1 doubles down on that agenda.\u201d\n WHAT TO EXPECT TOMORROW\nThe Ways & Means Committee will finish consideration of the Republican tax bill tomorrow. The Chairman will offer a final manager\u2019s amendment, the text of which has not yet been shared publicly. After limited time for debate, the Chairman will force a final vote on the amendment. After passing the Ways & Means Committee, the Speaker of the House will place the bill on the calendar for a vote before the full House.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/evening-wrap-nov-7-tax-bill-markup-highlights", "Evening Wrap Up (Nov 7): Tax Bill Markup Highlights", "2017-11-07", "2017", "2017-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "SUMMARY\nOn Tuesday, the House Ways & Means Committee continued marking up the Ryan-McConnell Republican tax bill. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) offered an amendment creating a tax credit encouraging employers to offer apprenticeships and to hire workers who have completed their training. Democrats also offered amendments restoring the adoption tax credit, creating parity in state and local tax credit for businesses and individuals, and more. All seven amendments offered by Democrats on Tuesday were rejected by Republicans on a party-line vote.\nON SOCIAL MEDIA  \nREMARKS & QUOTES\n Rep. Sewell Introduces Workforce Development Amendment (WATCH NOW):\n\t\t\u201cMy amendment is the type of bipartisan incentive that the tax code needs to lower the cost of training for employers, and encourage the type of investment in human capital that is desperately needed in our workforce. Left unaddressed, unfilled middle skills jobs will go to other workers in other countries because we have fallen behind in our investment in the preparation and development of our workers.\u201d\n\tRep. Sewell Shares Constituent Stories on Adoption Tax Credit (WATCH NOW):\n\t\t\u201cThe fact of the matter is that over 1,000 adoptions occur every year in the state of Alabama, and most of those families receive the adoption tax credit. So many of those families have flooded our office with calls for the last day or so. I wanted to read for the record some of the comments that my constituents have made.\u201d\n\tRep. Sewell Questions GOP on State and Local Tax Deduction (WATCH NOW):\n\t\t\u201cWhy is it that our colleagues on the other side won\u2019t answer the questions, why are you willing to take away the state and local tax deduction from middle-class families but not willing to do the same for businesses? As I said in my opening statement, this is about values. What do you value? What they\u2019re saying is that they would rather value businesses over middle-class and working families. That\u2019s unacceptable.\u201d\n WHAT TO EXPECT TOMORROW\nThe Ways & Means Committee will continue consideration of the Republican tax bill tomorrow. Rep. Sewell will offer amendments to protect the New Markets Tax Credit and the ability of state and local governments to save taxpayer money by refinancing debt. Consideration of amendments to the Republican tax bill is expected to go into the night on Wednesday.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-introduces-public-funds-public-schools-act", "Rep. Sewell Introduces Public Funds for Public Schools Act", "2017-11-07", "2017", "2017-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 On Tuesday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) introduced the Public Funds for Public Schools Act (H.R. 4269), a bill which would close a tax loophole that diverts resources away from public schools and allows the wealthy to turn a profit on donations to private school voucher organizations. Each year, wealthy donors use tuition tax credits to divert an estimated $1 billion in taxpayer funding to private and often unaccountable schools. Rep. Danny Davis (D-AL) is an original co-sponsor of the Public Funds for Public Schools Act.\n\u201cAs the daughter of two long-time educators and the proud product of Selma public schools, I know the power of public education,\u201d said Rep. Terri Sewell. \u201cToday\u2019s legislation would stop wealthy donors from cheating our tax system and diverting dollars away from children in our public schools. Under current law, wealthy donors in states like Alabama can turn a profit on contributions to private school voucher organizations by claiming both state and federal tax benefits. At a time when our public schools are short on resources and Congress is struggling to find funding for important programs such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), we have a responsibility to close this tax loophole and protect public funds for public schools.\u201d\nTuition Tax Credits (TTCs) are offered to individuals or corporations in 18 states who contribute to Scholarship Granting Organizations or school voucher nonprofits. In seven of these states, the tax credit is dollar for dollar. In addition to receiving a full refund from their state, these wealthy donors qualify for a federal tax deduction on the same donation, allowing many donors to turn a profit off of their contribution to the private school system.\nFor more information on the Public School Funds for Public Schools Act, see the one-pager.\nIn addition to the lost revenue for public education, TTCs hurt public schools by encouraging the departure of well-resourced students to private schools. Thirty-five states provided less overall state funding per student in the 2014 school year than before the recession took hold in 2008. Rather than investing more in public schools, states with TTCs are reimbursing the wealthy for providing funding to private, often unaccredited schools.\nSavings created by the Public Funds for Public Schools Act could be reinvested in the school system to offset costs for K-12 education programs, like those under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/advisory-ways-and-means-committee-begins-tax-bill-markup", "ADVISORY: Ways and Means Committee Begins Tax Bill Markup", "2017-11-06", "2017", "2017-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 On Monday, November 6, the House Committee on Ways and Means began consideration of the GOP tax bill with debate over bill content, amendments, and final passage scheduled through Thursday, November 9.\nWATCH NOW: See the Committee on Ways & Means debate the GOP tax bill\nWHEN: The Ways & Means Committee has scheduled a markup of the GOP tax bill for the following times:\nMonday: 12:00 PM \u2013 7:00 PM  \n\tTuesday: 10:00 AM \u2013 7:30 PM  \n\tWednesday: 10:00 AM \u2013 TBD  \n\tThursday: 10:00 AM - TBD\nBACKGROUND: After months of secret negotiations, Republican leadership introduced tax legislation last week that provides large tax cuts favoring special interests and wealthy individuals. According to the Joint Committee on Taxation, the GOP tax plan would add over $1.4 trillion to the deficit over the next decade. Analysis indicates that the GOP tax bill would actually raise taxes on nearly 13 million tax filers who earn $100,000 a year or less. The tax bill also proposes the elimination of important credits for education, homeownership, medical expenses, development in struggling communities, and more.\nSTAY UP-TO-DATE: For live updates during the Ways and Means Committee markup, follow @RepTerriSewell on Twitter. Roundups of Committee work on the tax bill will be sent by email nightly this week Monday through Thursday.\nREP. SEWELL STATEMENT ON GOP TAX BILL: Read Rep. Sewell\u2019s full statement on the GOP tax bill.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/evening-wrap-nov-6-tax-bill-markup-highlights", "Evening Wrap Up (Nov 6): Tax Bill Markup Highlights", "2017-11-06", "2017", "2017-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "SUMMARY\nThe House Ways & Means Committee began marking up the Ryan-McConnell Republican tax bill this afternoon. Democrats highlighted how the Republican tax plan will raises taxes on millions of middle-class Americans in order to pay for a tax cut for the well off and well connected. Repealing important middle-class tax deductions like the medical expense deduction, the deduction for student loan interest, and the adoption tax credit is going to cause unnecessary harm to many families that rely on these deductions to help cover basic, everyday expenses.\nON SOCIAL MEDIA\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\nREMARKS & QUOTES\n WATCH NOW: \u201cThe winners in this bill are the top one percent of the wealthiest Americans. Multinational corporations will benefit and Wall Street fat cats. The losers in this bill are working families, the middle class, homeowners, local municipalities, and hardworking Americans who strive to achieve the American dream.\u201d\n\tWATCH NOW: \u201cAs I am closing, I think of what Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman elected to Congress, said. \u2018If they don\u2019t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.\u2019 Mr. Chairman, this is my folding chair, and I\u2019m here to give a voice to the people I represent.\u201d\n\tWATCH NOW: \u201cSo many of us represent distressed communities, and often times the tax code allows certain credits that will encourage investments even in distressed and low-income areas\u2026 Historically, low-income communities experience a lack of investment.\u201d\n WHAT TO EXPECT TOMORROW\nThe Ways & Means Committee will continue consideration of the Republican tax bill tomorrow. Rep. Sewell will offer an amendment on apprenticeships and workforce development that will highlight Democratic priorities for economic development as well as concerns with the Republican tax plan.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-chip-reauthorization", "Rep. Sewell Statement on CHIP Reauthorization", "2017-11-03", "2017", "2017-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 On Friday, November 3, the House of Representatives voted to reauthorize the Children\u2019s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), offsetting the reauthorization with cuts to Medicare, the Prevention and Public Health Fund, and other health programs. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) voted against the bill when it passed by a 242 to 174 vote.\n\u201cI have been a vocal advocate for the reauthorization of CHIP, but today\u2019s bill uses unfair and inappropriate offsets to shift the cost of CHIP onto the rest of the healthcare system,\u201d said Rep. Terri Sewell. \u201cPaying for one set of essential health programs by cutting funds for another is a losing strategy in the fight for better public health and more affordable care for all. When it comes to children\u2019s health insurance, Republican leadership has set up a false choice, offering CHIP reauthorization at the expense of other vital programs.\u201d\n\u201cTo make matters worse, today\u2019s bill leaves struggling hospitals on the hook for more extreme cuts to disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments. Rural hospitals in my district rely on DSH payments to keep their doors open, and these cuts will directly impact their ability to provide care. Republican leaders have failed the American people by letting essential health programs expire, like payments for rural hospitals and ambulance providers. We need to extend every single program that expired in September, including CHIP, diabetes research, teaching health center graduate medical research, and others, to ensure that providers and patients have the support they need.\u201d\nThe CHIP reauthorization bill cuts the Medicare program by $5.8 billion. The bill also cuts the Affordable Care Act\u2019s (ACA) Prevention and Public Health Fund by $6.35 billion and shortens the ACA\u2019s current grace period for paying premiums from 90 days to 30 days, kicking an estimated 700,000 Americans off their health insurance. The bill delays Medicaid DSH cuts for only two years, and pays for the DSH delay by increasing future cuts to $8 billion each year from 2021 through 2025.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-republican-tax-bill", "Rep. Sewell Statement on Republican Tax Bill", "2017-11-02", "2017", "2017-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013\u00a0On Thursday, Republicans in the House of Representatives introduced tax legislation that would provide large tax cuts favoring special interests and wealthy individuals.\nCongresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) releases the following statement:\n\u201cAfter months of secret negotiations, it should come as no surprise that the tax plan revealed by Republican leaders today is a raw deal for Alabama and for working families across this nation. The Republican tax bill will raise costs on families who can least afford it while providing wealthy individuals and special interests a windfall in tax breaks,\u201d said Rep. Terri Sewell. \u201cIn order to pay for what would be the largest tax giveaway to special interests in American history, the Republican tax plan promises to make cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and the programs that middle-class families rely on. We cannot afford poorly targeted tax cuts and we cannot afford to miss our chance for true bipartisan tax reform. While I disagree with a number of the points in today\u2019s tax plan, I will work with my colleagues to try to reshape this bill so that it helps working families and encourages growth across the entire economy in a fiscally-responsible way.\u201d\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-beginning-open-enrollment-period", "Rep. Sewell Statement on Beginning of Open Enrollment Period", "2017-11-01", "2017", "2017-11", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013\u00a0On Wednesday, the national health care open enrollment period begins, enabling people who buy health insurance through the individual marketplace to shop for coverage for 2018. The federal open enrollment period runs from November 1st through December 15th. During this time, constituents have the opportunity to enroll in or change their health care plan. Alabama residents can visit EnrollALA.com for more information or call (844) 248-7698 for free assistance. A full list of Alabama\u2019s local navigators, who can provide fre\u00ad\u00ade guidance on signing up for health care through the individual marketplace, is available here.\n\u201cThe Affordable Care Act is still the law of the land,\u201d said Rep. Terri Sewell. \u201cThe open enrollment period is a great opportunity for my constituents to shop for new coverage with the help of premium assistance. Enroll Alabama and the free support provided by Alabama\u2019s local health care navigators makes it easy for families to find insurance that fits their needs. Whether you already have coverage through the individual marketplace or you are looking to get covered next year, I encourage everyone to check out their health care options during the open enrollment period.\"\n\u201cAs hospitals in my district face financial challenges and families struggle to afford doctor\u2019s visits, I am deeply disappointed by the Trump Administration\u2019s decision to cut advertising for the open enrollment period. Too many Americans do not know how to navigate the insurance enrollment process and I believe we have a responsibility to raise public awareness about how to sign up for affordable health insurance. We must do everything in our power to increase coverage, reduce costs, and stabilize the insurance marketplace for all Americans.\u201d\nThe Trump Administration has purposefully taken actions to undermine the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Administration has made sharp cuts to advertising for the ACA\u2019s open enrollment period and funding for health care navigators who help Alabamians enroll. The enrollment period for the federal marketplace has also been cut in half, to 45 days, with little publicity by federal officials. In addition, the Administration\u2019s announced plan to cut cost-sharing subsidies for low-income families has created confusion among many Americans enrolled in the insurance marketplace and millions more who remain uninsured.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-sends-letter-urging-alabama-secretary-state-john-merrill-not", "Rep. Sewell Sends Letter Urging Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill not to Pursue Crossover Voter Prosecution", "2017-10-31", "2017", "2017-10", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 On Tuesday, October 31, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) sent a letter to Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill, urging him not to pursue prosecution of nearly 700 crossover voters. Secretary Merrill has given county officials until November 6 to verify crossover voting information that can be used by local district attorneys to press charges against voters.\nSee the full letter to Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill on Crossover Voter Prosecution.\n\u201cI believe charging nearly 700 voters in Alabama with a felony crime is nothing more than a modern-day voter intimidation tactic, in line with a long and problematic history of voter suppression throughout the State.\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cThe right to vote is a pillar in our democracy and we cannot afford to turn back the clock by punishing those who attempt to civically engage. My concern is that the State of Alabama did not adequately disseminate information regarding the new law associated with crossover voting, nor did it sufficiently train election officials on preventing inadvertent violations of the new law. Common sense should prevail here so we can promote a fairer and more inclusive voting system that allows all Americans to exercise their constitutionally protected right to vote.\u201d\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-special-counsel-indictments-and-plea", "Rep. Sewell Statement on Special Counsel Indictments and Plea", "2017-10-30", "2017", "2017-10", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013\u00a0On Monday, former Trump campaign officials Paul Manafort and Rick Gates were formally indicted by Special Counsel Robert Mueller for charges including a money laundering scheme, undisclosed work performed for pro-Russian leaders and political parties in Ukraine, as well as other crimes.\nCongresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL), a Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, releases the following statement:\n\u201cThe indictments issued today for Paul Manafort and Rick Gates, as well as news of George Papadopoulos\u2019s prior guilty plea, have serious consequences for the ongoing investigations being conducted by the Special Counsel and by Congress. As these charges open up new lines of inquiry, it is important for Congress to hear directly from Manafort, Gates, and Papadopoulos to ensure we have all the facts. While the White House response to this emerging information has been combative, it is incumbent on Congress to act in a nonpartisan fashion and to ensure the independence of our investigation and that of the Special Counsel. On the Intelligence Committee, we have a responsibility to follow the facts wherever they lead, and our ongoing investigation must work to guarantee that the integrity of our democracy is never again compromised by foreign adversaries.\u201d\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-passage-republican-budget", "Rep. Sewell Statement on Passage of Republican Budget", "2017-10-26", "2017", "2017-10", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 On Thursday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) voted against the Republican budget, which passed the House of Representatives without Democratic support.\n\u201cI voted against today\u2019s budget because it trades away critical investments in infrastructure, education, job-training, and health care programs in exchange for short-sighted tax cuts for special interests and the wealthy,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cAs our country faces serious fiscal challenges, we need to make responsible budgeting decisions that build a foundation for job growth, better wages, and improved economic and health outcomes. Instead, today\u2019s budget relies on gimmicks and irresponsible cuts to make way for a special interest tax plan that adds $1.5 trillion to the deficit.\u201d\n\u201cFor our state in particular, the Republican budget will have a devastating impact on hardworking families, businesses, hospitals, and schools. This budget would slash Medicare and Medicaid by $1.5 trillion, impacting over a million Alabamians who rely on these programs for care. The budget also cuts $37 billion in funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), through which our district receives more than $240 million annually for health research. Put simply, this budget pays for tax cuts for special interests and the wealthy on the backs of Alabama\u2019s working families.\u201d\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-sewell-and-abraham-lead-letter-protect-home-health-provider", "Reps. Sewell and Abraham Lead Letter to Protect Home Health Provider Payments", "2017-10-26", "2017", "2017-10", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 On Thursday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) and Congressman Ralph Abraham (R-LA) led a bipartisan group of 174 Members of Congress in a letter urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) \u00a0not to finalize cuts to Medicare payments for home health providers until stakeholders can fully analyze the impact of the proposed changes. The proposed CMS cuts would result in an estimated loss of $950 million for home health providers that care for more than 3.5 million Medicare beneficiaries across the country.\nRead the full letter to HHS Acting Secretary Eric Hargan and CMS Administrator Seema Verma.\n\u201cHome health providers are a lifeline for constituents in my district, including seniors, disabled individuals, and those with limited mobility. These services are critical in saving long-term hospital costs, keeping families together, and promoting dignity and independence for our seniors,\u201d said Rep. Terri Sewell. \u201cToday\u2019s letter vocalized the concerns of a bipartisan group of Members of Congress who believe that CMS\u2019 proposed policy has the potential to seriously harm the delivery of home health services at a time when we need to be strengthening our home health resources for an aging population. Given more time, I am confident that lawmakers, stakeholders, and CMS can work together to find a payment approach that protects patient access to care and caregiver resources.\u201d\n\u201cNot enough is known about this proposed care delivery and payment model for home health services and how it would impact patients\u2019 access to those services.\u00a0 Fortunately, Representatives Sewell and Abraham recognize these concerns and we greatly appreciate their leadership in getting more than 170 of their colleagues to encourage CMS to not finalize this proposal,\u201d said HealthSouth President and CEO Mark Tarr.\nThe Home Health Groupings Model (HHGM) proposal would significantly redefine the Medicare home health benefit, imposing a 15% reduction in payment levels and an untested case mix adjustment model. If implemented, HHGM will diminish the value that home health services bring to the Medicare system and create unnecessary barriers to care for the seniors who rely on them.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-sewell-carson-urge-fbi-briefing-black-identity-extremist", "Reps. Sewell & Carson Urge FBI Briefing on Black Identity Extremist Designation", "2017-10-24", "2017", "2017-10", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 On Tuesday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) and Congressman Andre Carson (D-IN) sent a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray expressing serious concerns about an FBI report from August 3, 2017, which created a new extremist designation known as \u201cBlack Identity Extremists.\u201d Reps. Sewell and Carson are members of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), which has oversight over national security and intelligence agencies, and requested that the FBI brief the Committee on the rationale for the designation and the intelligence assessment.\nRead the full letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray from Reps. Sewell and Carson.\n\u201cWhen our law enforcement and intelligence communities rely on race to make judgements instead of facts, the safety of the American public is put at risk,\u201d said Rep. Terri Sewell. \u201cThe FBI\u2019s broad new designation is alarming, especially given the long history of discrimination faced by peaceful African American movements in the United States. We cannot allow our intelligence agencies to substitute data-based analysis with speculation and profiling to infringe on the first amendment rights of Americans. It is my hope that the House Intelligence Committee can hear directly from the FBI on the new extremist designation and address concerns raised by the conclusions in the agency\u2019s report.\u201d\n\u201cThe FBI\u2019s broad characterization of \u201cBlack Identity Extremists\u201d as domestic terrorists must be founded on more than speculative association,\u201d said Rep. Andre Carson. \u201cWe are dangerously close to painting an entire racial justice movement with the brush of terrorism, which will put black Americans everywhere at serious risk of targeting and violence. It has happened before and it can happen again. It is critical that the House Intelligence Committee hear directly from the FBI as soon as possible so we can determine what evidence, if any, lies behind this assessment.\u201d\nThe FBI has a troubling history of targeting black political activists and nonviolent civil rights leaders and mislabeling them as domestic terror threats. The NAACP has expressed grave concerns over the FBI\u2019s new extremist designation. In a letter to the FBI, the Congressional Black Caucus has also expressed serious concerns that the FBI report conflates black Americans exercising free speech with violent extremists.\u00a0\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-host-4th-annual-federal-grants-workshop-tuscaloosa", "Rep. Sewell to Host 4th Annual Federal Grants Workshop in Tuscaloosa", "2017-10-11", "2017", "2017-10", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "On Wednesday, October 18, 2017, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) will host the 4th Annual Federal Grants Workshop in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This workshop will allow attendees to speak directly to federal agencies, learn what funding opportunities are available from each agency, and allow attendees to ask any questions regarding the grant application process. Fourteen federal agencies and organizations will present a broad range of funding opportunities and resources related to economic development, emergency management, infrastructure, and more.\nWHEN: Wednesday, October 18, 2017  \n\t\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a08:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM\nWHERE: Shelton State Community College  \n\t\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 9500 Old Greensboro Road  \n\t\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Tuscaloosa, AL 35405\nThe Federal Grants Workshop is an annual event that compliments the weekly Guide to Grants newsletter. The event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. To register online please visit: https://guidetogrants.eventbrite.com.\nTO STAY UP-TO-DATE: Subscribe to the weekly Guide to Grants Newsletter\nRep. Sewell\u2019s Guide to Grants is a weekly newsletter\u00a0that identifies federal and foundation grant opportunities, and describes funding opportunities for public and private entities in areas like economic development, infrastructure, healthcare, and education.\n###\n  Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-hosts-veterans-resource-fair", "Rep. Sewell Hosts Veterans Resource Fair", "2017-10-05", "2017", "2017-10", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "BIRMINGHAM, AL - On Thursday, October 5, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) hosted the 2017 Veterans Resource Fair in Alabama's 7th Congressional District. The event provides assistance with issues unique to veterans including VA benefits, transportation resources, health screenings, housing options, mental health services, caregiver support, women\u2019s services, career services, and more. Over 400 veterans, family members, and constituents attended the fair, along with over 25 resource groups and service officers who were onsite to help attendees.\n\u201cI am committed to ensuring that every veteran, service member, and military family has access to the support they have earned through their service to our country,\u201d said Rep. Terri Sewell. \u201cWhether our veterans need assistance receiving benefits at the VA or they\u2019re simply looking for opportunities to engage with the community, today\u2019s resource fair was an opportunity for us to connect them with organizations and service officers who are ready to help. As we seek solutions in Congress to address the challenges our veterans face, today\u2019s resource fair helped to ensure that the needs of veterans in our district are met.\u201d\nAVAILABLE NOW: 2017 VETERANS RESOURCE GUIDE\nRep. Sewell\u2019s 2017 Veterans Resource Guide aims to help the brave men and women of Alabama's 7th Congressional District who have answered the call to serve in our armed forces as they transition back into their communities. The guide helps our veterans obtain the proper benefits and assistance they have earned through their service.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-host-veterans-resource-fair", "Rep. Sewell to Host Veterans Resource Fair", "2017-10-02", "2017", "2017-10", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "On Thursday, October 5, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) will host the 2017 Veterans Resource Fair in Alabama's 7th Congressional District. The event aims to connect veterans with jobs and training, help at federal agencies, and provide veterans with the opportunity to engage with their local community. Over 25 resource groups and service officers will be onsite to help attendees. The event is free and open to the public.\nWHEN: Thursday, October 5, 2017\u00a0 10:00 AM \u2013 1:00 PM\nWHERE: Birmingham VA Medical Center Annex  \n\t\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2415 7th Avenue South  \n\t\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Birmingham, AL 35233\nRSVP Now for the 2017 Veterans Resource Fair\nAt the Veterans Resource Fair, veterans and their families will have the opportunity to speak with entities providing assistance with issues unique to veterans including VA benefits, transportation resources, health screenings, housing options, mental health services, caregiver support, women\u2019s services, career services, community engagement, and more.\n2017 VETERANS RESOURCE GUIDE  \n\tRep. Sewell\u2019s 2017 Veterans Resource Guide aims to help the brave men and women of Alabama's 7th Congressional District who have answered the call to serve in our armed forces as they transition back into their communities. The guide helps our veterans obtain the proper benefits and assistance they have earned through their service.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-expiration-chip", "Rep. Sewell Statement on Expiration of CHIP", "2017-10-02", "2017", "2017-10", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0On September 30, funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) expired after Congress missed a deadline to reauthorize the initiative. CHIP provides insurance coverage for children in low- and middle-income families.\nCongresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) releases the following statement:\n\u201cThe failure of Republican leadership to reauthorize CHIP puts the health of 150,000 Alabama children and 9 million children nationwide on the line,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cMany families in my district and across Alabama rely on CHIP to cover their children\u2019s checkups, immunizations, emergency care and more. Rather than wasting more time on partisan attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, I am urging my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to focus on what we can do now to help stabilize the insurance marketplace and make health care more affordable for all families. That starts with reauthorizing CHIP and maintaining Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments, which the majority of our hospitals rely on to offset the cost of uncompensated care. As hospitals in my district face closure and Alabama families struggle to pay for doctor visits, I am calling on Republican leadership to hold a vote now reauthorizing CHIP and protecting DSH payments. Not a week from now, not a month from now, but right now.\u201d\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/senate-house-democrats-propose-universal-high-speed-internet", "Senate & House Democrats Propose Universal High-Speed Internet", "2017-09-28", "2017", "2017-09", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 On Thursday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) joined Senate and House Democrats to unveil a proposal of the party\u2019s new economic agenda \u2013 \u201cA Better Deal: Universal High-Speed Internet.\u201d This component of the Better Deal agenda would bring high-speed, affordable internet to every American by investing $40 billion in broadband infrastructure to connect communities that have been left behind by big internet service providers. The plan would also upgrade the nation\u2019s critical safety infrastructure and create accurate maps of areas that lack adequate internet access to ensure rural Americans are not left out.\n\u201cUniversal high-speed internet is not only possible, but it is necessary to the survival of rural America,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cI come from the Black Belt of Alabama, an area that is rich in culture and history, but one which faces an infrastructure and technology crisis that has handicapped families, workers, businesses and communities. Without reliable access to internet services, my constituents in Alabama are being starved of 21st century opportunities. And they are not alone - 34 million Americans, including 23 million rural Americans, do not have internet access available at an adequate speed and quality.\u201d\n\u201cAccess to the internet has the ability to transform our schools, our hospitals, and our communities by way of connecting rural Americans with resources and professionals from across the country. Today\u2019s proposal to make high-speed internet available to all takes an important step towards providing every American with the tools and opportunities they need to interact and connect with the rest of the world.\u201d\n\u201cA Better Deal: Universal High-Speed Internet\u201d will connect all of America to fast, affordable internet. Specifically, the plan would invest at least $40 billion in direct federal funding using the following principles:\n Provide Direct Federal Support for a Universal Internet Grant Program to Close the \u2018Last Mile\u2019 Gap: These new funds would be used to bring high-speed internet infrastructure to areas most in need of quality, affordable service. Support would be distributed on a technology- and provider-neutral basis, and would be designed to secure high-speed internet at levels sufficient for the 21st Century in the most efficient and cost effective means possible. The program would also have broad eligibility so that partners like rural co-ops, local governments, or other alternative entities could compete on an equal playing field with private sector providers.\n\t\t\u00a0\n\tCreate Accurate Maps of Areas that Lack Adequate Internet Access: To ensure success and that resources are well spent, we must have an accurate understanding of the high-speed internet gaps that currently exist in the country; we cannot merely rely on providers\u2019 representation of the service they deliver. Complete and reliable service maps that accurately represent the real-world consumer experience are a necessity to ensuring every American gets efficiently and effectively connected to adequate, affordable high-speed internet service.\n\t\t\u00a0\n\tDeliver Internet Speeds Needed to Compete in the 21st Century: Americans should have access to high-speed internet regardless of where they live and those speeds must be sufficient for them to be competitive in a changing world. That means achieving universal high-speed internet coverage that provides speeds fast enough to surpass modern challenges like rebuilding main street, completing homework assignments, precision agriculture, access to health care, classrooms and other business applications. We won\u2019t pursue solutions that provide yesterday\u2019s internet service; rather we will deliver high-speed internet access that empowers communities both big and small to compete and prosper for years to come.\n\t\t\u00a0\n\tUpgrade the Nation\u2019s Critical Safety Infrastructure: Grants would be made available to states and localities to upgrade critical public safety infrastructure \u2013 most importantly, the nation\u2019s aging 9-1-1 systems. Modernizing 9-1-1 is a public safety imperative. Next Generation 9-1-1 will ensure that text, data, video, and other essential digital information can flow seamlessly from citizens to first responders through an integrated, interoperable 9-1-1 system.\n ###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-introduces-bipartisan-caribbean-trade-bill-0", "Rep. Sewell Introduces Bipartisan Caribbean Trade Bill", "2017-09-27", "2017", "2017-09", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 On Wednesday, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) joined Republican Congressman Carlos Curbelo (R-FL) to introduce the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (H.R. 3849) to reauthorize the U.S. Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) until 2030. Since 2000, CBTPA has allowed for the duty- and quota-free import of goods from Caribbean countries made with U.S. yarns, fabrics, and threads.\n\u201cThis bipartisan legislation to promote U.S. trade with Caribbean island countries is needed as many islands begin to recover from the devastation of recent hurricanes,\u201d said Rep. Terri Sewell. \u201cEconomic growth in Alabama is one of my top priorities, and this bill represents a great opportunity to expand my home state\u2019s trade with Caribbean basin countries. Reauthorizing CBTPA until 2030 and improving trade with countries like Haiti encourages future investment, promotes job creation, and lays the foundation for economic development for decades to come. Since coming to Congress, I\u2019ve worked to build a stronger, more competitive U.S. economy and today\u2019s bill takes a big step towards that goal.\u201d\nBackground information on the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act:\nThe Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (H.R. 3849) would reauthorize the U.S. Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) until 2030, giving duty and quota-free access to apparel products manufactured in certain Caribbean countries.\u00a0 In return, CBTPA requires that Caribbean Basin countries use U.S. formed yarns, fabrics, and thread.\u00a0 Eligible CBTPA countries include Barbados, Belize, Curacao, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, St. Lucia, and Trinidad and Tobago.\nCBTPA works in conjunction with the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) to facilitate the development of 17 independent countries of the Caribbean Basin region.\u00a0 For these two preferential trade programs to be effective, both CBTPA and CBERA must be authorized. Eligible CBERA countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, the British Virgin Islands, Curacao, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago.\n###  Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-ryan-mcconnell-tax-plan", "Rep. Sewell Statement on Ryan-McConnell Tax Plan", "2017-09-27", "2017", "2017-09", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 On Wednesday, GOP congressional leaders outlined their plan for an overhaul of the federal tax code. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) releases the following statement:\n\u201cWhile the Ryan-McConnell tax outline released today is short on details, it is clear that the plan prioritizes tax cuts for the wealthy over relief for working families and small businesses,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cTax reform should be an opportunity to help hardworking Americans and to build a more competitive economy. Instead, the GOP plan cuts taxes for top earners and leaves Congress to balance the budget on the backs of the middle class.\n\u201cThe Ryan-McConnell plan eliminates the alternative minimum tax for high-income individuals at an estimated cost of $413 billion over the next decade. The plan also recommends reducing the top tax bracket from 39.6 percent to 35 percent, a benefit helping only those tax filers earning over $470,000. Altogether, the tax giveaway proposed by Speaker Ryan and Majority Leader McConnell would increase the deficit by an estimated $2.2 trillion, leaving future generations with the bill.\u201d\n\u201cJust yesterday, I met with President Trump at the White House, where the President promised that his tax plan would not be a tax cut for the wealthy. I plan on holding the President to his word. We cannot miss an opportunity for tax reform that puts working families and small businesses first.\u201d\nOn Tuesday, Rep. Sewell joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers at the White House to discuss tax reform priorities. Rep. Sewell is a member of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-bipartisan-trump-tax-meeting", "Rep. Sewell Statement on Bipartisan Trump Tax Meeting", "2017-09-26", "2017", "2017-09", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 On Tuesday, a bipartisan group of lawmakers from the House Ways & Means Committee met with President Donald Trump to discuss tax reform priorities. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) sits on the Ways & Means Committee and joined the meeting, which also included Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA).\n\u201cMy constituents deserve tax reform that gives working families and small businesses the relief they need, not another tax cut for the wealthy. Working families in Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional District have been waiting too long for tax cuts for the wealthy to \u2018trickle-down\u2019 to them,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cAs Congress considers tax reform legislation, I will work to advance policies that incentivize workforce development and enhance the earned income tax credit so that it better serves middle and working class Americans.\u201d\n\u201cI have always said, if you\u2019re not at the table then you\u2019re on the menu. Today\u2019s meeting was a chance to talk with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle about some of the bipartisan tax reform proposals I have introduced and the needs of my constituents. I strongly disagree with a number of the points in President Trump\u2019s proposed tax outline. But I will not miss an opportunity to be a strong voice for tax reform that puts my constituents and other working-class Americans first.\u201d\nRep. Sewell has introduced the bipartisan Workforce Development Tax Credit Act (H.R. 1781) with Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL). This legislation prepares the workforce for manufacturing jobs by providing federal tax credits for businesses that offer apprenticeship programs and additional tax credits for companies that hire apprentices.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-mercedes-benz-jobs-announcement", "Rep. Sewell Statement on Mercedes-Benz Jobs Announcement", "2017-09-23", "2017", "2017-09", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 On Thursday, carmaker Mercedes-Benz announced that it will invest $1 billion to set up electric vehicle production at its Tuscaloosa, Alabama plant and to build a battery factory nearby. The new production is expected to create 600 new jobs in the area.\n\u201cI am thrilled by the expansion of the Mercedes-Benz facility in Tuscaloosa,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cThe expansion, including production of a new fleet of electronic, eco-friendly SUVs, means 600 new job opportunities for families in our state. Investments in cutting-edge technologies and facilities like these are critical to economic development in my district and across the country. As a Member of Congress, I have made it a top priority to create a more job-ready workforce by hosting workforce readiness trainings, job fairs, and more across Alabama\u2019s 7th District. With this week\u2019s announcement, I\u2019m proud to see Mercedes-Benz reinvesting in our state\u2019s workforce after 20 successful years of operations in our district.\u201d\nThis July, Rep. Sewell hosted a workforce readiness training in Tuscaloosa as part of her Project R.E.A.D.Y. initiative. Project R.E.A.D.Y. is a workforce development initiative which offers training workshops conducted throughout the 7th congressional district by career professionals in partnership with educational institutions.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-honors-national-hbcu-week-tour-miles-college", "Rep. Sewell Honors National HBCU Week with Tour of Miles College", "2017-09-19", "2017", "2017-09", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "On Monday, September 18, 2017, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) took a tour of Miles College in Fairfield in honor of National Historically Black College and University (HBCUs) Week. During the tour the Congresswoman met with Miles College president, Dr. George T. French and a group of Miles College students to discuss the importance of HBCUs. National HBCU week runs from Sunday, September 17 through September 23, 2017.\nSee pictures and video from Rep. Sewell\u2019s visit to Miles College.\n\u201cHBCUs play an integral role in educating a diverse set of American students, and every day I\u2019m proud to advocate for the HBCUs in Alabama's 7th District and across the county,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cFor many families in my district, including my own, HBCUs are where the first member of a family went to college. Today, these schools are where the latest generation are earning their degrees. As Vice Chair of the bipartisan HBCU Caucus, I have made it a top priority to advocate for these important institutions, raise awareness for the challenges they face, and cherish these schools for the gifts they give to our communities.\u201d\nHBCUs make up only 3 percent of colleges and universities in America. More than 300,000 students attend HBCUs each year, 80 percent being African American. Nationwide, a total of106 HBCUs produce six times as many African American college graduates and eight times as many African Americans graduates in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs.\nHBCUs around the nation are facing the financial challenge of a lifetime. In Alabama, some HBCUs have lost access to Upward Bound Funding grants, including school like Miles College, which has had an active Upward Bound program on its campus since the mid-1960s. Without these grants, hundreds of first-generation and underserved students will lose access to the financial support they need to pursue a competitive higher education.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-opposes-omnibus-spending-bill", "Rep. Sewell Opposes Omnibus Spending Bill", "2017-09-14", "2017", "2017-09", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 On Thursday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) opposed an omnibus spending bill which passed the House of Representatives in a party-line vote. The bill underfunds and makes significant cuts to top national priorities, including workforce training, economic development, education, infrastructure, and law enforcement. The omnibus bill included an amendment offered by Rep. Sewell which prohibits grant funding for child care centers with a history of injury or death due to health or safety violations.\n\u201cToday\u2019s omnibus spending bill fails to adequately address critically important issues like workforce development needs, persistent unemployment, our nation\u2019s ongoing infrastructure crisis, and helping ensure access to quality and affordable healthcare,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cHere in Congress, I\u2019ve made it a top priority to bring better jobs, better pay, and a better future to our state. But today\u2019s omnibus bill cuts important investments in each of those priorities and includes poison pill riders to sabotage the Affordable Care Act and repeal important financial reforms. Rather than trying to score political points, Republicans should work with Democrats to craft a bipartisan budget agreement that invests in working American families.\u201d\n\u201cI was proud to see my amendment stopping funding for unsafe daycares adopted with bipartisan support. While I could not support the underlying bill, I look forward to continuing my advocacy for inclusion of this amendment as today\u2019s appropriations bill continues moving through Congress.\u201d\nOn Tuesday, the House of Representatives adopted an amendment by Rep. Sewell prohibiting federal grant funding from going to child care centers with a record of injury or death due to health or safety violations. The amendment\u2019s adoption follows the death of five-year-old Kamden Johnson at an Alabama day care center.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-rural-ambulance-bill-passes-committee", "Rep. Sewell Rural Ambulance Bill Passes Committee", "2017-09-13", "2017", "2017-09", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 On Wednesday, the Ways and Means Committee passed legislation by Reps. Terri Sewell (D-AL) and Devin Nunes (R-CA) extending support for rural ambulance providers and increasing the accuracy of ambulance reimbursements. H.R. 3729, the Comprehensive Operations, Sustainability, and Transport (COST) Act, passed the committee by voice vote.\nWatch Rep. Terri Sewell\u2019s remarks in the Ways and Means Committee.\n\u201cRural America is facing a health crisis, and in Congress, I am working with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to improve health care access and outcomes,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cIn Alabama\u2019s rural Black Belt, hospitals and sufficient health care providers often do not exist, and ambulance services can be the only provider of emergency medical services. For my constituents, reliable ambulance services are a matter of life and death. All ambulance providers in Alabama rely on the add-on payments which our bill extends for five years.\u00a0 By extending this support for ambulance providers, today\u2019s bill helps to make sure that no American loses access to emergency care.\u201d\nIn August, John Paul Jones Hospital in Camden announced it will be closing as an acute care hospital if additional resources are not obtained. John Paul Jones is one of at least three rural hospitals in Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional District in danger of closing operations in the near future.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-child-care-center-amendment-adopted", "Rep. Sewell Child Care Center Amendment Adopted", "2017-09-12", "2017", "2017-09", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 On Tuesday, the House of Representatives adopted an amendment by Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) prohibiting federal grant funding from going to child care centers with a record of injury or death due to health or safety violations. The amendment\u2019s adoption follows the death of five-year-old Kamden Johnson at an Alabama day care center. Rep. Sewell\u2019s amendment was attached to a package of appropriations bills expected to pass the House this week.\n\u201cMy amendment is a commonsense fix following a tragedy that we cannot allow to happen again,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cKamden Johnson\u2019s death this August was not the first child death at an unregulated day care center in Alabama, and it will not be the last so long as we continue to fund centers that violate health and safety standards. It is our responsibility to ensure that federal resources are directed to accountable centers that care for our children\u2019s health and safety, especially as safe child care centers like Head Start struggle to receive the funding they need. I was happy to see my amendment pass tonight with bipartisan support, and I look forward to continuing work with my colleagues in Congress to improve safety at child care centers across the country. For our children, for parents, and for kids like Kamden, we can and must do better.\u201d\nKamden Johnson died this August after being left in a hot daycare van at a preschool he was attending in Mobile, Alabama. Due to a state exemption for religious affiliated day care centers, Kamden\u2019s daycare center was not subject to state oversight or inspections. The driver who was responsible for Kamden when he died had an extensive criminal record.\nAs of 2016, there were 943 day care centers in Alabama exempt from basic licensing standards. Over 30 Alabama legislators have come together to support a bipartisan bill extending licensing requirements to facilities currently exempt from oversight.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-trump-voter-commission-meeting", "Rep. Sewell Statement on Trump Voter Commission Meeting", "2017-09-12", "2017", "2017-09", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 On Tuesday, the Trump Administration\u2019s Election Integrity Commission held a series of public presentations in New Hampshire, receiving testimony from political allies and long-time advocates for discriminatory voter restrictions. Leading the meeting was Commission Co-Chair Kris Kobach, who has a history of voter suppression and who has received wide condemnation from civil liberties and civil rights groups.\n\u201cToday\u2019s meeting makes it clear that the real purpose of President Trump\u2019s sham voter commission is to the lay the foundation for voter suppression efforts,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cRather than hearing from experts in the field of election integrity, the commission gathered a panel of Trump loyalists who support severe voter restrictions. This isn\u2019t an investigation, it\u2019s a kangaroo court that has put our access to the ballot box on trial. I strongly believe that to improve the integrity of our elections, we should be making it easier for people to vote, not harder. In Congress, I will not stop fighting to give every eligible voter a voice in our democracy.\u201d\nRep. Terri Sewell is the Vice Chair of the Commission on Protecting American Democracy from the Trump Administration. The group investigates voter suppression, the \u201cvoter fraud\u201d myth, and strategies for modernizing the voting process to provide more Americans better access to the polls. Other members include the Commission\u2019s Chair, Jason Kander, and California Secretary of State Alex Padilla, who has refused to turn over state voter data to Trump\u2019s Election Commission.\nPresident Trump, after losing the popular vote in the 2016 presidential election, has falsely claimed that \u201cmillions\u201d of illegal votes were cast. The head of Trump\u2019s Election Commission, Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach has a well-documented history of creating barriers to voting in his home state of Kansas, where he drafted requirements for documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote, which have been tied up in court and administrative battles for years.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/advisory-rep-sewell-host-wilcox-county-town-hall", "ADVISORY: Rep. Sewell to Host Wilcox County Town Hall", "2017-09-11", "2017", "2017-09", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "On Tuesday, September 19th, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) will host a \u201cCongress in Your Community\u201d town hall meeting in Camden to provide an opportunity for residents of the 7th\u00a0Congressional District to share their views and concerns and hear updates on the latest in Congress.\nWHEN: Tuesday, September 19, 2017\u00a0\u00a0 4:00 PM\u2013 5:00 PM\nWHERE: Wilcox County Courthouse  \n\t\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 12 Water Street  \n\t\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Camden, AL 36726\nWHO: Rep. Sewell will host a Congress in Your Community Town Hall\nBACKGROUND: Rep. Sewell hosts a town hall every year in each of the 14 counties she represents. These meetings serve as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue with constituents, allowing Rep. Sewell to connect with residents of the 7th Congressional District and address their concerns. So far this year, Congresswoman Sewell has hosted town halls in Jefferson County, Pickens County, Tuscaloosa, Dallas, Montgomery, and Lowndes.\n\u00a0\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-harvey-relief-and-debt-ceiling-deal", "Rep. Sewell Statement on Harvey Relief and Debt Ceiling Deal", "2017-09-08", "2017", "2017-09", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 On Friday, Congress passed legislation that would provide $15.25 billion for Hurricane Harvey victims and extend the U.S. debt limit. The measure, which passed with bipartisan support, will fund the government through December 8.\nCongresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) releases the following statement:\n\u201cToday\u2019s bipartisan vote to pass hurricane relief and extend the debt limit was a victory for the American people,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cFaced with massive devastation in areas affected by Hurricane Harvey and an impending financial cliff, Members of Congress put aside political ideology and did the right thing for their constituents. That is how Washington is supposed to work. While hurricane cleanup and restoration efforts will take years, I believe today\u2019s relief package puts impacted areas on the road to recovery. In a climate of extreme partisanship, I hope that today\u2019s vote helps to restore faith between parties and lays the groundwork for cooperation on issues like health care, tax reform, and comprehensive immigration reform.\u201d\nFEMA has indicated that without aid from Congress, it would run out of disaster relief money by Saturday, September 9. The deal includes $7.4 billion for the FEMA Disaster Relief Fund, $7.4 billion for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery, and an extension of National Flood Insurance Program authority.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-trump-decision-end-daca", "Rep. Sewell Statement on Trump Decision to End DACA", "2017-09-05", "2017", "2017-09", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 On Tuesday, the Trump Administration\u2019s Department of Justice announced the end of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which allows young undocumented people brought to the United States as children to live and work in the U.S. legally. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) issues the following statement:\n\u201cThe United States is a country of immigrants and our shores have historically been a destination for those seeking freedom, justice, and opportunity. President Trump\u2019s decision to end DACA is an attack on those ideals,\u201d said Rep. Terri Sewell. \u201cDREAMers were brought to the United States as children, and today we know them as neighbors, coworkers, students, and military service members. To participate in the DACA Program, DREAMers had to pass a rigorous background check, pay a fee, and attend school, serve in the military, or be a party of the workforce, all on the promise that they would be allowed to stay in the United States under DACA rules. Today\u2019s announcement breaks that promise. Stripping these young people of the opportunity to stay in the country they love and contribute to our economy is inconsistent with our American values.\u201d\n\u201cNot only would ending DACA be a terrible loss for the many Alabamians who count DREAMers as friends and family, but it would devastate our economy, costing Alabama upwards of $180 million annually. I hope that my colleagues on both sides of the aisle will take action to find a permanent legislative solution for the hundreds of thousands of aspiring Americans directly impacted by the President\u2019s decision.\u201d\nOver the course of its five-year history, DACA has allowed nearly 800,000 young people to come forward, pass background checks, and obtain permission to live in the United States lawfully. Ninety-seven percent of the DREAMers protected by DACA are in school or are employed in the workforce.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-hurricane-harvey", "Rep. Sewell Statement on Hurricane Harvey", "2017-08-31", "2017", "2017-08", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) issues the following statement on Hurricane Harvey:\n\u201cI extend my deepest sympathies to our fellow Americans in Texas whose lives and homes have been upended by Hurricane Harvey. The images and stories of devastation seen over the past few days should compel all Americans to invest their time and resources into helping the victims of this historic natural disaster.\u201d\n\u201cIt\u2019s remarkable to see not just emergency responders but neighbors, strangers and friends all joining forces to rescue those in crisis and lend a helping hand. Everyone who has offered assistance, including local law enforcement and first responders, represent the very best of America.\u201d\n\u201cFederal, state, and local officials have said Houston and the surrounding communities will need years to recover. I look forward to reviewing and supporting the President\u2019s request for any supplemental federal funding necessary for disaster recovery.\u201d\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-host-congressional-app-challenge-7th-district", "Rep. Sewell to Host Congressional App Challenge for 7th District", "2017-08-15", "2017", "2017-08", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 On Tuesday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) announced her participation in the annual Congressional App Challenge (CAC). Through the CAC, students in Alabama\u2019s 7th District will code original mobile, web, or desktop apps for the chance to be selected for recognition, win prizes, and have their work put on display in the Capitol Building in Washington, DC.\n\u201cThis year\u2019s Congressional App Challenge dares students in my district to think big, test their coding skills, and to build something of their own. By developing strong science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills, our students will put themselves in a position to compete for the jobs of tomorrow. I encourage all students to explore STEM education and enter the challenge. As the product of our state\u2019s public schools, I know firsthand how important it is for us to give our youngest generation opportunities to learn about emerging technologies. I cannot wait to see what our students come up with and to recognize our district\u2019s talented young people.\u201d\nTo sign up for the CAC, or to learn more, visit http://www.CongressionalAppChallenge.us\nThe CAC is open to all students in the 7th Congressional District of Alabama, and registration is open now. Submissions will be judged on the following criteria: quality of the idea, including creativity and originality; implementation of the idea, including user experience and design; and demonstrated excellence of coding and programming skills.\nFor more information on how students in your area can participate in the CAC for Alabama\u2019s 7th District, please contact Kaia Greene at (205) 254-1960 or by email at Kaia.Greene@mail.house.gov.\nSubmissions for the CAC are due by November 1 noon EST, and a final winner for the competition will be chosen by a panel of expert judges and announced on November 21. The winner from the 7th District will be featured on CongressionalAppChallenge.us, and the winning app will also be on display in the U.S. Capitol, honoring winners from across the country.\nThe idea for the Congressional App Challenge was first publicly introduced in 2013, when the House passed H. Res. 77 \u2013 Academic Competition Resolution of 2013 with overwhelming support. This year, over 165 Members of Congress signed up their districts to participate in the CAC.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-closure-john-paul-jones-hospital", "Rep. Sewell Statement on Closure of John Paul Jones Hospital", "2017-08-14", "2017", "2017-08", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "CAMDEN, AL \u2013 After 60 years in operation, John Paul Jones Hospital in Camden will be closing as an acute care hospital. The hospital plans to transition into an urgent care facility.\u00a0 Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) releases the following statement:\n\u201cI am deeply disappointed and saddened by the news that John Paul Jones Hospital in Camden is scheduled to close after 60 years in operation. Many Wilcox County residents have contacted my office to share stories about the lifesaving care their family received at John Paul Jones. My constituents have a simple request which I believe all of us can understand: Save our hospital.\u201d\n\u201cThe staff at John Paul Jones should be commended for their years of service. They have provided incredible care to some of Alabama\u2019s most underserved people, against incredible odds and with limited resources. While we are currently not operating in a stable health care environment and promises cannot be made, I will work tirelessly in the coming weeks to find a solution for John Paul Jones and continue fighting for other rural hospitals across Alabama.\u201d\n\u201cThe truth is that John Paul Jones Hospital is not the only hospital in our state that has been struggling to keep their doors open. As a matter of fact, 80 percent of rural hospital closures since 2010 have occurred in states that didn\u2019t expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. If we do not work together to protect funding for Medicaid and Medicare and increase reimbursements for rural providers, more hospitals will close. In Congress, I have introduced bipartisan legislation to increase Alabama\u2019s Medicare hospital reimbursements by changing a formula that privileges wealthy states over rural, low-income states like Alabama.\u201d\n\u201cI call on every citizen and elected official in Alabama to fight to protect health care access for all. We cannot do this alone.\u201d\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-statement-violence-charlottesville-following-white-supremacist", "Rep. Statement on Violence in Charlottesville Following White Supremacist Protests", "2017-08-13", "2017", "2017-08", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) issues the following statement condemning the violence which occurred Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia, following protests by white supremacists:\n\u201cI am deeply disturbed by the act of terror which was committed Saturday in Charlottesville,\u201d said Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL). \u201cAs a nation, our message must be clear: racism, white supremacy, and violence will not be tolerated. I send my prayers to the victims in Charlottesville, their families, and the first responders who are working to keep their community safe. This tragic violence is a reminder that we must recommit ourselves to ending racism and bigotry wherever they exist.\u201d\n###Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-hosts-sixth-annual-congressional-job-fair", "Rep. Sewell Hosts Sixth Annual Congressional Job Fair", "2017-08-03", "2017", "2017-08", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 On Thursday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) hosted the sixth annual Congressional Job Fair. This year\u2019s job fair was hosted at the University of West Alabama in Livingston to promote job opportunities in Alabama\u2019s rural Blackbelt. The job fair featured over sixty major employers hiring in Alabama in industries ranging from the automotive industry to the military to health services. Over 600 attendees visited Thursday\u2019s job fair in Livingston.\nSee pictures from the Sixth Annual Congressional Job Fair.\n\u201cOne of my top priorities in Congress is creating an environment for job growth, wage growth, and a better future for Alabama families,\u201d said Rep. Terri Sewell. \u201cI am committed to bringing better job opportunities to Alabama\u2019s rural Blackbelt. My annual job fair is an opportunity to jumpstart job growth in the 7th District by connecting constituents directly with employers in the area. This year, we brought together employers from the manufacturing industry, health services, the military, and more in order to cater to constituents with a diverse range of work experiences.\u201d\n\u201cToday was also a chance for me to talk one-on-one with workers and employers from the Blackbelt of Alabama. When I head back to Congress to work on issues like job growth and tax reform, constituent input is critically important. I look forward to continuing some of the conversations I had today in town halls later this year.\u201d\nSee a full list of employers at the sixth annual Congressional Job Fair hosted by Rep. Sewell.\nIn the days leading up to the job fair, Rep. Sewell also hosted a workforce training event at Shelton State Community College as part of her Project R.E.A.D.Y. initiative. Project R.E.A.D.Y. focuses on providing attendees with the tools needed to prepare for career readiness. The goal of Project R.E.A.D.Y. is to facilitate employment in Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional District by promoting job readiness, skills training, and career development.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-introduces-bipartisan-family-medical-leave-bill", "Rep. Sewell Introduces Bipartisan Family Medical Leave Bill", "2017-08-03", "2017", "2017-08", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 On Wednesday, August 2, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) joined Congressman\u00a0Mike Kelly (R-PA) in announcing the introduction of the Strong Families Act (H.R. 3595), a bill to encourage employers to provide paid family medical leave. The Strong Families Act creates a tax credit for employers who voluntarily offer at least four weeks of paid leave. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Senator Angus King (I-ME) introduced a companion bill (S. 1716) Tuesday in the Senate.\n\u201cI\u2019m a strong believer that our workforce needs to be family friendly and that our tax policies should incentivize the behavior we want to see,\u201d said Rep. \u00a0Sewell. \u201cThe Strong Families Act builds on these principles by encouraging employers to provide paid leave for parents to care for sick children, for new mothers who need time off, and for children to care for sick parents. Looking out for America\u2019s working families should be a bipartisan priority, and I\u2019m proud to have worked with Members of Congress from both parties to introduce today\u2019s bill. By using the tax code to incentivize the kind of behavior we would like to see from American employers, we can update workforce practices for how families live and work in the 21st century.\u201d\n\u201cStrong families make strong communities,\u201d said Rep. Kelly. \u201cStrong communities build a stronger country.\u00a0 I\u2019m happy and proud to sponsor the Strong Families Act and incentivize the private sector to enact workplace policies that will make a difference for families.\u201d\n\u201cToday we are introducing a new version of paid leave legislation I\u2019ve worked on for years, and I\u2019m proud say we are doing it with bipartisan and bicameral support,\u201d said Sen. Fischer. \u201cFor too many families, balancing responsibilities at home and in the workplace is a source of stress. I believe this legislation will positively impact people\u2019s lives and help make paid leave available to more Americans.\u201d\n\u201cUpdating our country\u2019s family leave policies will not only help strengthen families, but will also strengthen our economy,\u201d said Sen. King. \u201cBy encouraging family-friendly policies at work, this bipartisan legislation will provide working parents and caregivers in Maine and across the country with more flexibility to take care of their children and aging parents while also pursuing their careers. The Strong Families Act will support this 21st century work environment and make our communities and our economy more resilient.\u201d\nUnder current law, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires employers to provide up to 12-weeks of job-protected unpaid leave for qualified medical and family reasons. To qualify for FMLA, a worker must be employed by a business for at least 12 months. The United States is the only developed nation in the world with no guaranteed paid leave of any kind.\nThe Strong Families Act would provide employers a 25 percent nonrefundable tax credit for each hour of paid leave offered to qualified employees. Consistent with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employers would not be required to offer paid leave to employees who have been on the job for less than a year. The Strong Families Act would also allow part-time employees to be eligible for a pro-rata portion of paid leave.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/advisory-rep-sewell-press-availability-6th-annual-job-fair-livingston", "ADVISORY: Rep. Sewell Press Availability at 6th Annual Job Fair in Livingston", "2017-08-01", "2017", "2017-08", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "On Thursday, August 3, 2017, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) will host the 6th Annual Congressional Job Fair at the University of West Alabama in Livingston. The Job Fair will feature over sixty major employers hiring in Alabama in industries ranging from the automotive industry to the military to health services. Online registration for the Job Fair is free and available here and onsite registration will also be available.\nWHEN: The Job Fair will take place on Thursday, August 3, 2017; 10:00 AM \u2013 2:00 PM. Rep. Sewell will hold a media availability at 10:45 AM at the Job Fair.\nIf you are a member of the press and plan to attend the Job Fair on Thursday, please e-mail Chris MacKenzie at christopher.mackenzie@mail.house.gov.\nWHERE:   \n\tUniversity of West Alabama  \n\tHughes Gymnasium  \n\t100 US Highway 11  \n\tLivingston, AL 35470\nWHO: Rep. Terri Sewell will host the 6th Annual Congressional Job Fair and will be available to the press for questions at 10:45 AM. Employers at the event include: Alabama Power Company, Honda, Protective Life Corps, Wells Fargo, University of Alabama, U.S. Military and many others. A list of employers at this year\u2019s Job Fair is available on Rep. Sewell\u2019s website.\nBACKGROUND: Like many areas across our nation, parts of the 7th Congressional District of Alabama continue to struggle with high unemployment. The unemployment rate in Sumter County, where this year\u2019s Job Fair will be held, is 6.5 percent, more than two points above the national average.\nIn addition to hosting the annual Congressional Job Fair, Rep. Sewell founded Project R.E.A.D.Y., a workforce development initiative which offers training workshops conducted throughout the 7th congressional district by career professionals in partnership with educational institutions. On Monday, July 31, Rep. Sewell hosted a Project R.E.A.D.Y. workshop at Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa.\nSince coming to Congress, Rep. Sewell has made job growth a top priority. In the House of Representatives, Rep. Sewell has introduced the Workforce Development Tax Credit Act (H.R. 1190), a bipartisan bill that prepares workers for manufacturing jobs by providing federal tax credits for businesses that offer apprenticeship programs and additional tax credits for companies that hire apprentices.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-introduces-cybersecurity-bills-protect-elections", "Rep. Sewell Introduces Cybersecurity Bills to Protect Elections", "2017-07-28", "2017", "2017-07", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 On Friday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) introduced two bills to strengthen cybersecurity on federal, state, and local campaigns. The Securing and Heightening the Integrity of our Elections and Lawful Democracy (SHIELD) Act would coordinate cybersecurity efforts between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and campaign committees. The E-Security Fellows Act would direct the Election Assistance Commission to establish an E-Fellows Program to train campaign staff on cybersecurity.\n\u201cGrowing cybersecurity threats from Russia and other foreign nations pose serious risks to the integrity of our elections,\u201d said Rep. Terri Sewell. \u201cAs a Member of the House Intelligence Committee, I have heard first hand from intelligence officials who warn that unless we develop measures to defend our elections against cyberattacks, our election infrastructure will remain vulnerable. Here in Congress, we have a responsibility to defend our democracy by strengthening cybersecurity in our elections. Cyberattacks are a threat to our campaigns and cybersecurity is a matter of national security that we cannot afford to ignore.\u201d\nThe SHIELD Act would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 in order to coordinate cybersecurity efforts between DHS and campaign committees.\u00a0 Under this legislation, DHS would develop a program to update computer security at political campaign committees, share information on cybersecurity risks with such committees, and provide guest lecturer programs with computer security experts to instruct campaign professionals. The SHIELD Act also establishes an Election Security Board of Advisors to make recommendations about securing elections against future cybersecurity threats.\nThe E-Security Fellows Act would amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to direct the Election Assistance Commission to establish an E-Fellows Program, training campaign staff on cybersecurity best practices, including how to prevent and respond to cybersecurity threats and incidents targeting political campaigns.\nThe House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence is responsible for the House investigation of Russia\u2019s attack on American elections in 2016. As a Member of the Committee, Rep. Sewell has heard testimony from high-ranking intelligence officials who agree that another cyberattack by Russia is imminent should the United States fail to act.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-trumpcare-failure-senate", "Rep. Sewell Statement Trumpcare Failure in Senate", "2017-07-28", "2017", "2017-07", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 On Thursday night, the Senate voted down the latest version of Trumpcare, a health bill which would result in 16 million more uninsured Americans over the next decade.\nCongresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) releases the following statement:\n\u201cAs a representative of a district and state where providers and patients are heavily dependent on Medicaid, Medicare, and Affordable Care Act (ACA) cost sharing reductions and protections, I am relieved that efforts to roll back those protections remain unsuccessful,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cThe partisan repeal effort in the Senate failed because Trumpcare would have eliminated coverage for millions of Americans and raised costs for many more. The Senators who put their constituents\u2019 needs over politics last night by voting against the bill should be commended for their courage. Equally as inspiring are the constituents who have called, emailed, and visited their Members of Congress to speak out for the millions of Americans who would lose health coverage under Trumpcare. While I am grateful that the Senate\u2019s ill-advised bill did not pass last night, we cannot forget that efforts to sabotage the ACA, repeal the protections of the ACA, and dismantle Medicaid and Medicare have not yet been defeated. We must remain vigilant in defending health care for all Americans.\u201d\n\u201cNow we can start bipartisan efforts to fix the ACA. I am proud to support a five-point health care plan that would address some of the biggest challenges in our health care system with commonsense solutions, like protecting premium assistance, promoting continuous coverage, and protecting essential health benefits. It is time for Republican leaders to work with Democrats, patient groups, our health care providers, and the American people to draft a bill that stabilizes the individual market and increases affordable coverage options for all Americans.\u201d\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-hosts-facebook-live-town-hall-jobs-economy", "Rep. Sewell Hosts Facebook Live Town Hall on Jobs & Economy", "2017-07-27", "2017", "2017-07", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "On Thursday, July 27, 2017, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) hosted a Facebook Live Town Hall on jobs and the economy, answering constituent questions submitted online and by email. The Town Hall comes in the lead up to Rep. Sewell\u2019s Annual Congressional Job Fair on Thursday, August 3, and her job skills training workshop on Monday, July 31.\nSee the full video from Rep. Sewell\u2019s Facebook Live Town Hall on Jobs and the Economy.\n\u201cI\u2019m so excited every year to put on my job fair because I know how important it is to connect job seekers with those who offer jobs,\u201d said Rep. Sewell during the town hall. \u201cI\u2019ve adopted a three point strategy for job growth in Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional District. First, we have to expand skills training in our area \u2013 only then can we help constituents close the skills gap and gain the skills they need for 21st century jobs. Second, we need to bring better economic development to the area by attracting employers and providing job fairs and skill training opportunities. Thirdly, we need Congress to act on bipartisan tax reform that makes the U.S. more competitive.\u201d\nRep. Sewell will host the 6th Annual Congressional Job Fair at the University of West Alabama in Livingston on August 3, 2017. The Job Fair will host over fifty major employers hiring in Alabama. These employers will represent a number of industries ranging from the automotive industry to health services. A full list of employers is available on Rep. Sewell\u2019s website. Online registration for the job fair is free and available here.\nIn addition to hosting the annual Congressional Job Fair, Rep. Sewell founded Project R.E.A.D.Y. This workforce development initiative offers training workshops conducted throughout the 7th congressional district by career professionals in partnership with educational institutions. The next Project R.E.A.D.Y. workshop will be held on Monday, July 31, at Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa. See more information and register online for the July 31 Project R.E.A.D.Y. event.\nSince coming to Congress, Rep. Sewell has made job growth a top priority. In the House of Representatives, Rep. Sewell introduced the Workforce Development Tax Credit Act (H.R. 1190). This bipartisan bill prepares workers for manufacturing jobs by providing federal tax credits for businesses that offer apprenticeship programs as well as additional tax credits for companies that hire apprentices.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/advisory-rep-sewell-host-job-skills-training-workshop", "ADVISORY: Rep. Sewell to Host Job Skills Training Workshop", "2017-07-25", "2017", "2017-07", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "On Monday, July 31, 2017, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) will host Project R.E.A.D.Y. (Realizing Everyone\u2019s Ability to Develop Yourself) at the Shelton State Community College Martin Campus in Tuscaloosa. Project R.E.A.D.Y. will feature training sessions on an array of topics from resume writing and interview skills to educational and workforce opportunities. Online registration for Project R.E.A.D.Y. is free and available here.\nWHEN:  \n\tMonday, July 31, 2017\u00a0\u00a0 9:00am \u2013 1:00pm\nWHERE:   \n\tShelton State Community College  \n\tMartin Campus  \n\t9500 Old Greensboro Rd  \n\tTuscaloosa, AL 35405\nWHO: Rep. Terri Sewell will host the Project R.E.A.D.Y. workshop. The training sessions will focus on the areas of career development and educational and workforce opportunities. For more information or to interview Rep. Sewell on her upcoming jobs events in Alabama\u2019s 7th District, contact Chris MacKenzie at christopher.mackenzie@mail.house.gov or by phone at (202) 480-3459. \u00a0\u00a0\nBACKGROUND: Project R.E.A.D.Y. is part of Rep. Sewell\u2019s ongoing workforce training initiative. The initiative focuses on providing attendees with the necessary tools needed to prepare for career readiness and job training. The goal of Project R.E.A.D.Y. is to facilitate employment in Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional District by promoting job readiness, skills training, and career development. \u00a0\nIn addition to hosting Project R.E.A.D.Y., Rep. Sewell will host the 6th Annual Congressional Job Fair at the University of West Alabama in Livingston on August 3, 2017. The Job Fair will host over fifty major employers hiring in Alabama. These employers will represent a number of industries ranging from the automotive industry to health services. A full list of employers is available on Rep. Sewell\u2019s website. Online registration for the job fair is free and available here.\nSince coming to Congress, Rep. Sewell has made job growth a top priority. In the House of Representatives, Rep. Sewell has introduced the Workforce Development Tax Credit Act (H.R. 1190), a bipartisan bill that prepares workers for manufacturing jobs by providing federal tax credits for businesses that offer apprenticeship programs and additional tax credits for companies that hire apprentices.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-sham-voting-commission", "Rep. Sewell Statement on Sham Voting Commission", "2017-07-19", "2017", "2017-07", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 On Wednesday, President Trump\u2019s Voter Fraud Commission convened for the first time. The meeting follows a rocky start for the Commission, during which voting rights, good government, and privacy advocates voiced serious concerns related to the Commission\u2019s transparency, its request for personally-identifiable voter information, the history of appointed commissioners, and its conduct.\nCongresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) releases the following statement:\n\u201cPresident Trump\u2019s voting commission is a sham led by politicians with a history of suppressing the vote,\u201d said Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell. \u201cIf President Trump is truly concerned about the integrity of our elections, this commission should address some of the real issues our democracy faces, like access to the polls and cybersecurity. Our country is facing a new wave of voter suppression, the Supreme Court has struck down our nation\u2019s most powerful voter protections, and our election infrastructure is out-of-date. The integrity of our elections is at risk, but not from \u2018voter fraud.\u2019\u201d\n\u201cPresident Trump\u2019s sham commission should raise red flags for every American who cares about the integrity of our democracy, not just because they can\u2019t be trusted with the facts, but because the facts in this case, are our personal, voting information. The Commission has requested personal information of American voters that is generally unavailable to the public, including names, addresses, dates of birth, political parties, voter histories, and the last four digits of Americans' social security numbers.\u00a0 This is highly sensitive data that must be protected in accordance with federal laws that govern the collection of electronic data.\u201d\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-house-gop-budget-short-sighted-and-cruel", "Rep. Sewell: House GOP Budget is Short-Sighted and Cruel", "2017-07-18", "2017", "2017-07", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 On Tuesday, House Republican leaders unveiled the House Republican 2018 budget resolution. The budget assumes $5.4 trillion in spending cuts over ten years, including half a trillion dollars in cuts to Medicare, and another $1.5 trillion from dismantling the Affordable Care Act and cutting Medicaid and other health programs.\nCongresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) releases the following statements:\n\u201cBudgets are a reflection of our priorities, and in this case, Republican leaders in Congress have made it clear that they prioritize wealthy individuals over working people trying their best to make it in America,\u201d said Rep. Terri Sewell. \u201cTo pay for tax cuts for the wealthy, the GOP budget slashes investments in economic development, education, health care, and public safety. Refusing to provide a path to success for working families and struggling Americans is short-sighted and cruel. If Republican leaders want to \u2018Build a Better America,\u2019 they cannot abandon seniors, workers, low-income individuals, students, the disabled, and all those who need a hand up.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-leads-letter-support-apprenticeships-president", "Rep. Sewell Leads Letter in Support of Apprenticeships to President", "2017-07-18", "2017", "2017-07", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 On Monday, 48 Members of the New Democrat Coalition sent a letter to President Trump calling for a robust commitment to apprenticeship programs. The letter, led by Reps. Terri Sewell (AL-07), Cheri Bustos (IL- 17), Ann McLane Kuster (NH-02), and Donald Norcorss (NJ-01), outlines the importance of apprenticeship and urges the administration to maintain strong levels of funding for apprenticeship initiatives across the country.\n\u201cWhen it comes to jobs and workforce development, it\u2019s time for this Administration to walk the walk,\u201d said New Dem Vice-Chair Rep. Terri Sewell. \u201cRather than slashing the budget for worker training programs, we need to provide more opportunities for American workers to gain the skills and training needed to compete in the modern economy. The workforce development programs which the President cuts in this year\u2019s budget have helped to reduce unemployment in Alabama and have brought veterans back into the civilian workforce. Hardworking Americans deserve more than empty rhetoric on jobs, and I urge this President to make good on his promise for job growth by working with Congress to support and strengthen our proven workforce development programs.\u201d\nIn conjunction with the letter, the New Democrat Coalition is hosting the third of its forums on the Future of Work this week. The forum will focus on workforce development, 21st century skills training, and the opportunities apprenticeship initiatives can offer. The forum will take place on Wednesday, July 19th from 9:00 \u2013 11:00 in Cannon 340. Visit the New Dem Facebook page to watch the livestream.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-host-6th-annual-job-fair-livingston", "Rep. Sewell to Host 6th Annual Job Fair in Livingston", "2017-07-17", "2017", "2017-07", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "On Thursday, August 3, 2017, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) will host the 6th Annual Congressional Job Fair at the University of West Alabama in Livingston. The Job Fair will feature over fifty major employers hiring in Alabama in industries ranging from the automotive industry to the military to health services. Online registration for the job fair is free and available here.\nWHEN: Thursday, August 3, 2017\u00a0\u00a0 10:00 AM \u2013 2:00 PM\nWHERE:  \n\tUniversity of West Alabama  \n\tHughes Gymnasium  \n\t100 US Highway 11  \n\tLivingston, AL 35470\nWHO: Rep. Terri Sewell will host the 6th Annual Congressional Job Fair and will be available at the event for interview. Employers at the event include: Alabama Power Company, Honda, Protective Life Corps, Wells Fargo, University of Alabama, U.S. Military and many others. A full list of employers at this year\u2019s job fair is available on Rep. Sewell\u2019s website.\nBACKGROUND: Like many areas across our nation, parts of the 7th Congressional District of Alabama continue to struggle with high unemployment. The unemployment rate in Sumter County, where this year\u2019s Job Fair will be held, is 6.5 percent, more than two points above the national average.\nIn addition to hosting the annual Congressional Job Fair, Rep. Sewell founded Project R.E.A.D.Y., a workforce development initiative which offers training workshops conducted throughout the 7th congressional district by career professionals in partnership with educational institutions. The next Project R.E.A.D.Y. workshop will be held on Monday, July 31, at Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa. See more information and register online for the July 31 Project R.E.A.D.Y. event.\nSince coming to Congress, Rep. Sewell has made job growth a top priority. In the House of Representatives, Rep. Sewell has introduced the Workforce Development Tax Credit Act (H.R. 1190), a bipartisan bill that prepares workers for manufacturing jobs by providing federal tax credits for businesses that offer apprenticeship programs and additional tax credits for companies that hire apprentices.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-sewell-votes-national-defense-authorization-act", "Congresswoman Sewell Votes for National Defense Authorization Act", "2017-07-14", "2017", "2017-07", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Terri Sewell, a Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018:\n\u201cAs a Member of Congress, one of my top priorities is to ensure that our brave men and women in uniform have all of the support necessary to protect and defend our nation from threats both foreign and domestic. By ending the defense sequester, modernizing our military force for the future, and rebuilding our military readiness, the National Defense Authorization Act makes good on our commitment to preserve our national security and support our service members. I am particularly pleased to see that this bill prioritizes the readiness of U.S. Cyber Command, cyber mission forces, and cyber warfare tools and capabilities, including initiatives to strengthen the cyber workforce and strengthen congressional oversight of these capabilities.\u201d\n\u201cWhile I am supportive of the funding allocated to these critically important defense programs, I continue to have strong concerns about Congress\u2019 inability to make difficult funding decisions as it relates to our national security priorities. Ultimately, I am deeply concerned that many of these initiatives will potentially be funded at the expense of vital domestic spending programs. While robust funding of our national security is paramount, it is equally as important that we continue to provide essential funding for domestic programs that help educate our children, ensure every American has access to quality and affordable healthcare, and repair our deteriorating infrastructure.\u201d\nThe National Defense Authorization Act for FY18 authorizes $631.5 billion for base budget requirements as well as $64.6 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations. This legislation contains several provisions that would equip, supply, and train U.S. troops; provide resources for them and their families; and set national security policy for threats at home and abroad.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/sewell-amendments-intelligence-authorization-act-pass-committee", "Sewell Amendments to Intelligence Authorization Act Pass Committee", "2017-07-13", "2017", "2017-07", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 On Thursday, the Intelligence Committee unanimously advanced the bipartisan Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018, including two amendments offered by Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL).\u00a0 The annual IAA ensures that the programs and activities of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC), including Department of Defense (DoD) intelligence elements, are ratified in law and have adequate resources to protect the nation from local and foreign threats. Rep. Sewell offered two amendments to the FY18 IAA, including an amendment to strengthen protections against election-related cyber threats, and an amendment to promote in the IC workforce.\n\u201cOur national security is truly a bipartisan issue and this legislation is a reflection of both parties\u2019 shared commitment to the safety and security of all Americans,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cThis bill helps provide our intelligence community with the necessary resources and capabilities to defend our nation against ongoing and emerging threats around the world.\u201d\n\u201cOne of the greatest threats to our democracy today is the vulnerability of our elections to cyber-attacks. That is why I introduced an amendment to this year\u2019s IAA that provides our lawmakers, election officials, campaigns, and the public with additional information and resources to defend our democracy against emerging cyber threats. Our intelligence community warns that if we do not act on this issue, our democracy will again fall victim to Russian cyber-threats. The cybersecurity of our elections shouldn\u2019t be a partisan issue, and I was proud to see our Committee take a step forward together by passing my amendment.\u201d\n\u201cThe Committee today also accepted my provision to continue to promote diversity in the IC workforce. By passing this amendment to the IAA, we will continue to be able to provide a summer internship program to students from the existing Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE). We also continue to hold the IC accountable for doing a better job of developing a matrix to assess how minority fellowships and internships actually achieve their desired results, which is to increase the number of minorities hired by the IC.\u201d\nThe Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence is also responsible for the House investigation Russia\u2019s attack on American elections in 2016. As a Member of the Committee, Rep. Sewell has heard testimony from high-ranking intelligence officials who agree that another cyberattack by Russia is imminent should the United States fail to act.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-trump-jr-meeting-russian-lawyer", "Rep. Sewell Statement on Trump Jr. Meeting with Russian Lawyer", "2017-07-12", "2017", "2017-07", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 On Tuesday, Donald Trump Jr. released email text exposing information about his meeting with a \u201cRussian government attorney\u201d who promised to provide damaging information about Hillary Clinton as part of Russia\u2019s support for the Trump campaign. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell, a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, releases the following statement:\n\u201cWhat we learned this week about the Trump campaign\u2019s meeting with a Russian official is deeply disturbing and highly unethical,\u201d said Congresswoman Terri Sewell. \u201cWhat\u2019s worse, the Trump campaign\u2019s failure to disclose their meeting to our intelligence community even after news broke on Russian election interference was a complete breach of basic civic responsibility. On the House Intelligence Committee, it\u2019s our job to gather all the facts about this meeting, including testimony from those who attended and any related documents. The American people deserve to know whether this meeting was used by the Russians to test the waters with the Trump campaign and what follow up was conducted by Russian officials.\u201d\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/ten-house-democrats-unveil-plan-stabilize-improve-individual-marketplace", "Ten House Democrats Unveil Plan to Stabilize & Improve the Individual Marketplace", "2017-07-12", "2017", "2017-07", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Less than one week after Senator Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) stated that a limited bill could be needed to stabilize the health insurance marketplace, a group of House Democrats from across the political spectrum unveiled a five-part plan to improve upon the Affordable Care Act and stabilize the individual marketplace.\nThe plan, titled \u201cSolutions over Politics\u201d, seeks to stabilize the individual market while protecting insurance for people with pre-existing conditions, keeping costs down for lower income individuals, promoting enrollment and ensuring everyone pays their fair share. Led by the New Democrat Coalition, the group includes Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) and nine other House Democrats.\n\u201cHealth care is a right, not a privilege, and we have a responsibility in Congress to put solutions over politics when it comes to ensuring all Americans have access to quality, affordable health care,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cI am honored to join my colleagues to urge Republicans to abandon their partisan health care repeal bill and work with us on policies that provide stability and certainty to health insurance markets across the country. Our proposal addresses some of biggest challenges in our health care system with commonsense solutions, like protecting premium assistance, promoting continuous coverage, and protecting essential health benefits. The Affordable Care Act delivered affordable health care to millions of Americans. Rather than going back on that promise, it\u2019s our job in Congress to improve the ACA by reducing costs, increasing coverage, and stabilizing the marketplace.\u201d\nREAD: SOLUTIONS OVER POLITICS: Stabilizing and Improving the Individual Market\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/advisory-rep-sewell-tours-fairfield-birmingham-tornado-damage", "ADVISORY: Rep. Sewell Tours Fairfield, Birmingham Tornado Damage", "2017-07-06", "2017", "2017-07", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "On Thursday, July 6, 2017, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) will tour sites in Fairfield and Birmingham damaged by the June 22 tornado that destroyed area buildings and injured residents. To follow the tour, please contact Chris MacKenzie at Christopher.mackenzie@mail.house.gov.\nWHO: Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell will participate in a tour of damaged areas in Fairfield led by Fairfield City Mayor Ed May along with local, state and federal officials, as well as members of local community agencies.\nWHEN/WHERE: To follow Rep. Sewell\u2019s tour of effected areas in Fairfield and Birmingham, the delegation will meet at 11:00am at 4701 Gary Ave, Fairfield, AL 35064 on Thursday, July 6, 2017. Please RSVP to Christopher.Mackenzie@mail.house.gov or by phone at 202-480-3459.\nBACKGROUND: On June 22, 2017 an EF-1 tornado touched down in Jefferson County, destroying Fairfield and Birmingham buildings. Numerous residential homes and area businesses suffered heavy damage.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/sixth-annual-congressional-job-fair", "Sixth Annual Congressional Job Fair", "2017-07-06", "2017", "2017-07", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congresswoman Sewell will host her 6th Annual Congressional Job Fair for the 7th Congressional District on Thursday, August 3, 2017, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, at the University of West Alabama- Hughes Gymnasium, located at 100 US Highway 11, Livingston, AL, 35470.\nRegister now for the 6th Annual Congressional Job Fair in Livingston Alabama.  \nEvent Details:  \n\tThursday August 3, 2017  \n\t10 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m.  \n\tUniversity of West Alabama  \n\tHughes Gymnasium  \n\t100 US Highway 11  \n\tLivingston, AL 35470  \n\tFREE ADMISSION  \n\tDoors Open at 9:30 a.m.  \n\tContact: 334-877-4414\n  Employers Attending the 6th Annual Congressional Job Fair  Automotive \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0  \n\tHonda Motor Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC  \n\tHyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC  \n\tMagna  \n\tMercedes-Benz U.S. International Inc.  \n\tNorth American On-Site  \n\tSMP Automotive\nBanking/Financial Institutions/Finance \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0  \n\tRegions Bank  \n\tWells Fargo\nEducation \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0  \n\tAuburn University at Montgomery  \n\tGreene County Schools  \n\tHeavy Equipment Colleges of America  \n\tThe University of Alabama - 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In letters sent this week to secretaries of state and election officials in all 50 states, DOJ asks states to provide voter registration list maintenance procedures and the Commission asks states to provide detailed voter-roll information. Both letters appear to encourage greater voting purges by states.\n\u201cWe have little doubt that if complied with, these letters \u2013 issued unilaterally without any vote or public discussion \u2013 would lead to an unprecedented, nationwide voter suppression effort,\u201d wrote CBC Chairman Cedric Richmond (D-La.), and Co-Chairs of the CBC Task Force on Civil and Voting Rights, John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.), and Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-Ala.).\nDepartment of Justice Letter \n\u201cThe letter from the DOJ appears to signal the initiation of a federal effort to prevent lawful voters from being able to vote, either by bullying states into removing such voters from their rolls, or by suing the states outright. We have previously seen such purging efforts conducted at the state level, littered with errors and inaccuracies, and inevitably performed in a manner which discriminates against minority voters.\u201d\nWhite House Voter Fraud Commission Letter\n\u201cWe also have grave concerns that compliance with Mr. Kobach\u2019s letter would result in unprecedented violations of American\u2019s privacy rights and potentially violate federal law.\u00a0 The breadth of the information requested, including name, address, birth dates, political party affiliation, voting history, Social Security numbers, and military status, among other personal information is not only overwhelming, but chilling from a civil rights and liberties perspective.\u00a0 In addition to being used to conduct further discriminatory voter purges, one shudders to think of the many ways this information could be misused.\u201d\u00a0\nThe letters are online (Election Directors and Secretaries of State) and attached.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-sewell-and-moore-lead-letter-urging-support-hbcu-grants", "Reps. Sewell and Moore lead letter urging support for HBCU grants", "2017-06-30", "2017", "2017-06", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 On Friday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI) led a letter with 41 Members of the Congressional Black Caucus, urging Secretary of Education Betsy Devos to provide clarity in denied Upward Bound grants to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as well as targeted assistance to HBCUs. During the FY17 grant period, a concerning number of HBCUs lost funding for their Upward Bound programs, many for non-substantive errors such as font or file format.\n\u201cHistorically Black Colleges and Universities are an integral part of our nation\u2019s education system and our history,\u201d said Rep. Terri Sewell. \u201cFor many of my constituents, these schools are where the first member of their family went to college and where the next generation is getting their degree. The Upward Bound program has been a critical asset to these HBCUs by providing millions of students with the security of an academic support system that can eliminate achievement gaps existing between the rich and the poor and between HBCU students and those who attend other institutions. Denying HBCUs this lifeline of support puts students at risk and our history at risk. We\u2019re calling on Secretary Devos to work with Members of Congress to identify and address the issues that have led to such a devastating loss on our HBCU campuses.\u201d \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n\u201cAs the TRIO Caucus co-chair and an Upward Bound graduate, I am deeply concerned about the denial of grant funding to HBCUs. Upward Bound played an essential role in shaping my academic and professional success,\u201d said Rep. Gwen Moore. \u201cFunding must continue in order to ensure that future generations have access to these resources.\u00a0 We hope that Secretary DeVos will respond to this letter affirming her commitment to Upward Bound students at our historically Black colleges. This administration should work to mitigate disparities not aggravate them.\u201d\nIncluded among HBCUs which lost Upward Bound grants is Miles College, which has had an active Upward Bound program on its campus since the mid-1960s. Tuskegee University, Clark Atlanta University, West Virginia State University, Savannah State University are just some of the HBCUs where Upward Bound programs were founded during the pivotal years of the Civil Rights Movement and which have lost their programs during this year\u2019s competition.\nOn May 2nd, 32 Members of Congress sent a bipartisan letter led by Reps. Warren Davidson and Danny Davis requesting Secretary Devos\u2019 reconsideration of Upward Bound applications denied on the basis of technical issues. The Department of Education announced later that month that it would use funding and flexibility provided by Congress in the FY2017 Omnibus to reconsider Upward Bound applications for institutions denied a grant due to non-substantive errors.\nEvery federal program that infuses resources and creates enrollment pipelines is integral to the overall vitality of HBCUs, making it particularly problematic that a large number of our HBCUs lost their funding. Rep. Sewell\u2019s June 30 letter to Secretary Devos urges targeted support for HBCUs as the Department of Education reconsiders current and future Upward Bound applications.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/trump-commission-requests-personal-data-voters", "Trump Commission Requests Personal Data on Voters", "2017-06-30", "2017", "2017-06", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 On Thursday, the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity requested personal voter data from all fifty states, including voter names, birthdays, the last four digits of Social Security numbers, and voting history dating back to 2006. The Commission is led by Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, who has a history of voter suppression and who has received wide condemnation from civil liberties and civil rights groups.\nCongresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) releases the following statement:\n\u201cPresident Trump\u2019s election commission is a sham, led by a Secretary of State whose only qualification is that he disenfranchised more voters over the past decade than any other state lawmaker,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cThe commission\u2019s request for personal voter data should be alarming for any American who values their privacy, security, or the integrity of our elections. Handing over information on our voters to an Administration that has no respect for the facts will only lay a foundation for national voter suppression efforts.\u201d\nRep. Terri Sewell is the Vice Chair of the Commission on Protecting American Democracy from the Trump Administration. The group will investigate voter suppression, the \u201cvoter fraud\u201d myth, and strategies for modernizing the voting process to provide more Americans better access to the polls. Other members include the Commission\u2019s Chair, Jason Kander, and California Secretary of State Alex Padilla, who has refused to turn over state voter data to Trump\u2019s Election Commission.\nPresident Trump, after losing the popular vote in the 2016 presidential election, has repeatedly claimed that \u201cmillions\u201d of illegal votes were cast. As head of Trump\u2019s Election Commission, Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach is one of the only advocates for Trump\u2019s baseless voter fraud claims.\nKobach has a well-documented history of creating barriers to voting in his home state of Kansas, where he drafted requirements for documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote, which have been tied up in court and administrative battles for years. Kobach was also an early backer of strict photo ID voting requirements in Kansas, which studies show have depressed voter turnout, particularly among African Americans and newly registered voters.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/sewell-sponsors-bill-improve-medicare-advantage-chronically-ill-seniors", "Rep. Sewell Sponsors Bill to Improve Medicare Advantage for Chronically Ill Seniors", "2017-06-29", "2017", "2017-06", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Congressman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) cosponsored the introduction of H.R. 3044, bipartisan legislation that allows Medicare Advantage insurance plans to offer a wider array of benefits to chronically ill enrollees. The legislation waives uniformity requirements among Medicare Advantage plans and allows insurers to offer plans better tailored to meet the individual needs of patients with chronic illness.\n\u201cMany benefits necessary to improving health outcomes and quality of life for our seniors affected by chronic illness are not traditionally covered by Medicare Advantage,\u201d said Congresswoman Sewell. \u201cFor the 363,000 Alabamians enrolled in Medicare Advantage who suffer from one or more chronic illnesses, our bipartisan bill will enable better care coordination so they can access the benefits that meet their needs, including transportation services, nutrition programs, in-home support services, and more. Protecting our seniors\u2019 health should not be a partisan issue, and I\u2019m proud to have worked across the aisle to introduce bipartisan legislation to help seniors living with chronic conditions, like so many in Alabama.\u201d\nThe legislation was introduced by Congressman Patrick Meehan, and other original co-sponsors include Reps. Leonard Lance (R-N.J.), Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), and Joseph Kennedy (D-Mass.).\n\u201cIncreasing rates of chronic illness among older Americans and an aging population are real challenges for our health care system,\u201d said Congressman Meehan. \u201cChronic illnesses account for 70 percent of deaths in Pennsylvania each year, and seniors with chronic conditions are more likely to visit an emergency room or require hospitalization. More than a million seniors in Pennsylvania utilize Medicare Advantage plans. This bill will help seniors obtain a Medicare Advantage plan with benefits that best meet their needs. The result will be improved care and services for seniors coping with diabetes, arthritis and other chronic conditions.\u201d\n\u201cMany New Jerseyans count on Medicare Advantage,\u201d said Congressman Lance. \u201cI am pleased to join Congressman Meehan in this legislation to further advance the goals of Medicare Advantage and help craft a plan to provide patient-specific benefits for chronically ill enrollees.\u00a0 Expanding supplemental benefits can improve the lives of chronically ill individuals enrolled in Medicare Advantage.\u00a0 We want to improve health outcomes while also ensuring the Medicare program is stable and continues provide high quality health care.\u201d\n\u201cI'm proud to support this bipartisan bill, which will facilitate better care coordination for millions of seniors affected by chronic illness,\u201d said Congresswoman DeGette. \u201cBy allowing plans to cover supplemental benefits that are not traditionally covered by Medicare Advantage, such as case management and meal delivery, we can deliver better health outcomes and quality of life for seniors who have complex care needs.\u201d\n\u201cOn behalf of the senior advocates, aging professionals, providers, and beneficiaries in our coalition, we commend this first step taken by Representatives Patrick Meehan, Terri Sewell, Diana DeGette, Joseph Kennedy and Leonard Lance to enable Medicare Advantage to offer a wider range of enhanced benefits critical to the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective health care to beneficiaries with multiple chronic illnesses,\u201d said Allyson Y. Schwartz, President & CEO of the Better Medicare Alliance.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-cbo-report-senate-trumpcare-bill", "Rep. Sewell Statement on CBO Report for Senate TrumpCare Bill", "2017-06-27", "2017", "2017-06", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 On Monday, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) published a report highlighting the severe cost and impact of the Senate\u2019s TrumpCare legislation. The new CBO analysis shows that the bill would eliminate health insurance for an estimated 22 million Americans and raise health care costs for seniors and working families. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) releases the following statement:\n\u201cThis week\u2019s report from the Congressional Budget Office makes it clear that the Republican repeal bill was never about \u2018health care reform,\u2019 it\u2019s about cutting taxes for the wealthy. The facts show that the latest TrumpCare bill would eliminate health insurance for 22 million Americans, raise premiums on low-income seniors by 280 percent, and force many Americans onto insurance plans that fail to cover essential health services. If Republicans are really committed to improving health care in this country, they need to go back to the drawing board and work on bipartisan legislation with input from patients, health care providers, and the public. No more backroom meetings, no more secret drafts, it is time for an open debate on health care that puts our constituents\u2019 needs first.\u201d\nThe CBO\u2019s estimates of insurance coverage, premiums and federal spending are influenced by the fact that the office\u2019s forecast covers a ten-year period. Many of the worst cuts to health care in the Senate\u2019s bill are tilted toward the latter part of the next decade, essentially hiding the cuts from the CBO\u2019s analysis.\nSince the release of the Senate\u2019s TrumpCare bill last week, patients groups, hospitals, doctors, and seniors groups have announced their strong opposition to the bill. Analysis by the Center for American Progress suggests that coverage losses under the Senate Health Care Repeal Bill could result in 18,100 to 27,700 additional deaths by 2026.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-senate-trumpcare-bill", "Rep. Sewell Statement on Senate TrumpCare Bill", "2017-06-23", "2017", "2017-06", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 On Thursday, Senate Republicans unveiled a TrumpCare discussion draft after weeks of secrecy and closed-door discussions. The new version of the health care repeal bill would eliminate insurance for millions of Americans, make deep cuts to Medicaid, gut key coverage protections, and drive up health care costs for older Americans and working families.\nCongresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) releases the following statement:\n\u201cIt is clear why Senate Republicans kept their new TrumpCare draft secret for so long \u2013 it\u2019s an attack on the health and wellbeing of our constituents,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cIn order to fund tax cuts for the wealthy, the Senate health care repeal draft makes deep cuts to Medicaid and drives up health care costs for older Americans and working families. The end result will be millions more uninsured Americans and significantly reduced reimbursements for small health care providers and rural hospitals. In rural America, these health care policies will bankrupt our rural hospitals and leave working families without access to the care they need. Health care should be a right, not a privilege, but this week\u2019s TrumpCare Senate draft scraps that principle in favor of tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans.\u201d\n\u201cMake no mistake, the loss of federal health care support from this harmful legislation would require the Alabama legislature to raise taxes, reduce services, or kick vulnerable recipients off of the program. Simply put, the cuts to Medicaid in the Senate\u2019s draft of TrumpCare would impact all of us, through longer waiting times for all patients, and the closures of hospitals and primary care practices that cannot withstand deep cuts to such a large portion of their revenue. Regardless of how one gets health insurance in Alabama, we all have much to lose under TrumpCare.\u201d\nSince its release on Thursday, patients groups, hospitals, doctors, and seniors groups have announced their strong opposition to the Senate TrumpCare draft. Analysis by the Center for American Progress suggests that coverage losses under the Senate Health Care Repeal Bill could result in 18,100 to 27,700 additional deaths by 2026.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-introduces-voting-rights-advancement-act-restorethevote-speak", "Rep. Sewell Introduces Voting Rights Advancement Act at #RestoreTheVOTE Speak Out", "2017-06-22", "2017", "2017-06", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 On Thursday, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) introduced the Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R. 2978), legislation which restores protections for voters in states with a recent history of discrimination, with over 180 cosponsors in the House. Four years after the Supreme Court\u2019s decision to gut the Voting Rights Act in Shelby County v. Holder, the VRAA addresses a wave of voter ID laws, racial gerrymandering, and other voter suppression tactics enacted at the state level.\nWatch a video stream of today\u2019s #RestoreTheVOTE Speak Out.\n\u201cToday, I\u2019m introducing the Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA) because I believe that the right to vote is one of the most fundamental rights in our democracy,\u201d said Rep. Terri Sewell. \u201cAs state after state create new barriers to the polls, our work to prevent discrimination and protect the rights of all voters has taken on a new urgency. The time to restore the vote is now.\u201d\n\u201cOn the eve of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, I urge my colleagues to recommit ourselves to restoring the promise of voter equality. We cannot silence any voices in our electorate. Our nation will cease to be a democracy if we limit access to voting.\u201d\nIn support of the VRAA, Members of Congress, advocates and allies gathered on the Capitol grounds Thursday for a speak out. Speakers at the event included Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, Assistant Democratic Leader James Clyburn, House Democratic Caucus Chair Joseph Crowley, Reps. John Lewis, Terri Sewell, Judy Chu, Michelle Lujan Grisham, John Conyers, Marc Veasey, Sen. Patrick Leahy, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, NAACP Washington Bureau Director Hilary Shelton, The Leadership Conference President Vanita Gupta, ACLU Political Director Faiz Shakir, and AAJC Director of Census and Voting Programs Terry Ao Minnis.\nThe VRAA seeks to restore full protections to the Voting Rights Act of 1965 after the Supreme Court gutted the VRA on June 25, 2013. To address the Supreme Court\u2019s concerns with the VRA, the VRAA creates a new coverage formula and applies to states with repeated voting rights violations in the last 25 years. Should this week\u2019s legislation pass into law, 13 states nationwide would be subject to federal election oversight due to a recent history of voter discrimination.\n###\n  Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-rep-sewell-s-bipartisan-foster-care-legislation", "House Passes Rep. Sewells Bipartisan Foster Care Legislation", "2017-06-20", "2017", "2017-06", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 On Tuesday, bipartisan foster care legislation introduced by Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) and Congressman Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) passed the full House of Representatives by a vote of 382 to 19. The Reducing Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act makes it easier for foster children to be placed in the home of a family member by encouraging states to update their foster care systems to promote such placements. Children raised by relatives experience increased stability, greater safety and permanency, and better behavioral and mental health outcomes.\nIn an op-ed jointly released today, Reps. Sewell and Smucker made the following statement:\n\u201cFor the children in our foster care system, these changes could mean the difference between finding a permanent loving home with their family or continued instability. Updating foster care standards will also provide foster parents and human resource caseworkers with consistent and coherent licensing standards that put the well-being of our children first. The Reducing Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act is an opportunity for both parties to work together to address these challenges with a commonsense solution that helps keep families together.\u201d\n\u201cWhen it comes to finding loving homes for children, there are no Republicans or Democrats -- just mothers and fathers, aunts and uncles, and sons and daughters who believe each child should have a bed to be tucked into at night in a loving home.\u201d\nAs a Member of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Human Resources, Rep. Sewell regularly addresses issues relating to child welfare and the foster care system. This May, Rep. Sewell hosted a foster youth from Birmingham in Congress as part of Foster Youth Shadow Day, a program which gives young people who have interacted with the foster care system the chance to follow a Member of Congress for the day, learning about representative government while sharing their understanding and experiences about foster care with Members.\n###\n  Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/press-advisory-voting-rights-speak-out-thursday", "PRESS ADVISORY: Voting Rights Speak Out on Thursday", "2017-06-20", "2017", "2017-06", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "On Thursday, June 22, 2017, Members of Congress will hold a voting rights speak out with lawmakers and advocates to introduce the Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA), legislation which restores protections for voters in states with a recent history of discrimination. Four years after the Supreme Court\u2019s decision to gut the Voting Rights Act in Shelby County v. Holder, the VRAA addresses a wave of voter ID laws, racial gerrymandering, and other voter suppression tactics enacted at the state level.\nSPEAKERS: Reps. John Lewis, Terri Sewell, Judy Chu, Michelle Lujan Grisham, James Clyburn, Joseph Crowley, Sen. Patrick Leahy, NAACP Washington Bureau Director Hilary Shelton, The Leadership Conference President Vanita Gupta, ACLU Political Director Faiz Shakir, and AAJC Director of Census and Voting Programs Terry Ao Minnis.\nWHEN: Thursday, June 22, 2017\u00a0\u00a0 10:30 AM \u2013 11:30 AM\nWHERE: The East Capitol Lawn between the U.S. Capitol and the Library of Congress, Jefferson Building\nBACKGROUND: On June 25, 2013, the Supreme Court decided Shelby County v. Holder, striking down Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act after nearly fifty years of successful enforcement. On the fourth anniversary of the court\u2019s decision lawmakers and voting rights advocates are coming together for a speak out to support voting rights legislation, including the Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA).\nThe VRAA seeks to restore full protections to the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965 and address the Supreme Court\u2019s decision in Shelby County v. Holder by creating a new coverage formula that applies to states with repeated voting rights violations in the last 25 years. Should this week\u2019s legislation pass into law, 13 states nationwide would be subject to federal election oversight due to a recent history of voter discrimination.\n###Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bipartisan-foster-care-legislation-passes-committee", "Bipartisan Foster Care Legislation Passes Committee", "2017-06-15", "2017", "2017-06", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 On Thursday, bipartisan foster care legislation introduced by Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) and Congressman Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) passed the full House Committee on Ways and Means. The Reducing Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act makes it easier for foster children to be placed in the home of a family member by encouraging states to update their foster care systems to promote such placements. Children raised by relatives experience increased stability, greater safety and permanency, and better behavioral and mental health outcomes.\n\u201cWe need to do everything in our power to make the foster care system family-friendly, and the Reducing Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act takes an important step in that direction,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cToday\u2019s vote in the Ways and Means Committee sent a strong message that helping our foster youth find permanent and loving homes is a bipartisan priority with strong support on both sides of the aisle. I was proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation with Rep. Smucker, and I look forward to our bill receiving a vote on the House floor.\u201d\n\u201cEvery child deserves a loving home,\u201d said Rep. Smucker. \u201cIn 2015, more than 670,000 American children \u2013 and more than 16,000 in Pennsylvania \u2013 spent time in foster care. There are countless family members of foster children who are willing and eager to accept these children into their home. We should be making that process easier for family members \u2013 not tying them up in bureaucratic red tape that extends the amount of time children spend in foster care. I am proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation with Rep. Sewell and will work with her to pass this bill out of the House.\u201d\nAs a Member of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Human Resources, Rep. Sewell regularly addresses issues relating to child welfare and the foster care system. This May, Rep. Sewell hosted a foster youth from Birmingham in Congress as part of Foster Youth Shadow Day, a program which gives young people who have interacted with the foster care system the chance to follow a Member of Congress for the day, learning about representative government while sharing their understanding and experiences about foster care with Members.  \n\t\u00a0\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-hhs-budget-hearing-sec-price", "Rep. Sewell Statement on HHS Budget Hearing with Sec. Price", "2017-06-08", "2017", "2017-06", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 On Thursday, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tom Price came before the Ways & Means Committee for a hearing on President Trump\u2019s HHS Budget. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL), a Member of the Ways & Means Committee, questioned Sec. Tom Price on President Trump\u2019s failure to fulfill previous commitments to protect Medicaid funding and to fully fund other health commitments.\nWatch Rep. Sewell\u2019s full remarks in the HHS hearing with Sec. Tom Price.\n\u201cPresident Trump\u2019s failed promise to protect Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security will go down as one of the most damaging backtracks in recent presidential history,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cNo spin from HHS Secretary Tom Price can disguise the fact that this Administration\u2019s cuts to Medicaid will leave millions without health coverage, hurt struggling hospitals, and limit access to care for our most vulnerable children. In addition, the HHS budget proposed by our President cuts the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, strips rehabilitation services, and defunds NIH health research at institutions like the University of Alabama at Birmingham. I believe we need to recommit ourselves to addressing the health challenges our country faces, not back away from those challenges and the patients who need our support.\u201d\n###\n  Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-passage-wrong-choice-act", "Rep. Sewell Statement on Passage of Wrong CHOICE Act", "2017-06-08", "2017", "2017-06", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 On Thursday, the House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 10, the Financial CHOICE Act, a bill that would eliminate consumer protections designed to deter abuse by predatory lenders and large financial institutions. Rep. Terri Sewell releases the following statement:\n\u201cI voted against the Wrong CHOICE Act because it erases financial protections for American families and eliminates the safeguards enacted to protect against another financial crisis,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cIn Alabama, we all remember the devastating impact the recession had on families in our communities. Between the home foreclosures, rising unemployment, and the families whose dreams were stripped away to pay for Wall Street's mistakes, it is hard to forget. It is unacceptable that only a decade later, Congress is rolling back key financial reforms enacted under the Obama Administration. We cannot go back to a time when predatory lenders and other bad actors abused consumers and brought our economy to the brink of collapse.\u201d\nH.R. 10 would dismantle consumer protections for seniors, service members and people saving for their retirement and also endanger market stability and undercut financial regulators\u2019 ability to police threats to the financial system.\u00a0 Rather than protecting consumers, the Financial CHOICE Act would gut the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an agency which has returned nearly $12 billion worth of compensation to 29 million wronged Americans.\n###\n  Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-sewell-smucker-introduce-reducing-barriers-relative-foster-parents", "Reps. Sewell, Smucker Introduce Reducing Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act", "2017-06-08", "2017", "2017-06", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 On Thursday, Reps. Terri Sewell (D-AL) and Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) introduced the Reducing Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act, legislation which makes it easier for foster children to be placed in the home of a family member. Children raised by relatives experience increased stability, greater safety and permanency, and better behavioral and mental health outcomes, and the Reducing Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act encourages states to update their foster systems to promote placements with family members.\n\u201cThe children in our foster care system already face a mountain of challenges \u2013 staying with a family member should not be one of them,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cThe facts show that children are more likely to succeed when they are able to stay with a member of their own family. Here in Congress, we can facilitate the ability of relatives to act as foster parents, and strengthen safety, permanency, and wellbeing for children in need of care. Today\u2019s legislation takes a big step towards making our foster care system more family-friendly.\u201d\n\u201cEvery child deserves a loving home,\u201d said Rep. Smucker. \u201cIn 2015, more than 670,000 American children \u2013 and more than 16,000 in Pennsylvania \u2013 spent time in foster care. There are countless family members of foster children who are willing and eager to accept these children into their home. We should be making that process easier for family members \u2013 not tying them up in bureaucratic red tape that extends the amount of time children spend in foster care. I am proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation with Rep. Sewell and will work with her to pass this bill out of the House.\u201d\nAs a Member of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Human Resources, Rep. Sewell regularly addresses issues relating to the foster care system. This May, Rep. Sewell hosted a foster youth in Congress as part of Foster Youth Shadow Day, a program which gives young people who have interacted with the foster care system the chance to follow a Member of Congress for the day, learning about representative government while sharing their understanding and experiences from foster care with Members.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-comey-s-written-testimony", "Rep. Sewell Statement on Comeys Written Testimony", "2017-06-07", "2017", "2017-06", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 On Wednesday, former FBI Director James Comey released written testimony detailing his interactions with President Trump regarding the FBI\u2019s ongoing Russia investigation. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL), a Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, releases the following statement:\n\u201cThe testimony released today by former FBI Director Comey adds another layer of confirmation to disturbing allegations that President Trump interfered in the FBI\u2019s work,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cPresident Trump\u2019s demand that Comey pledge his loyalty and Trump\u2019s request that Comey drop the investigation into General Flynn should set off alarms for any American who cares about the integrity of our law enforcement and intelligence communities. It is now the job of Congress to determine whether Comey\u2019s refusal to comply with President Trump\u2019s demands led to his dismissal.\u201d\n\u00a0\n###Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/statement-rep-sewell-observance-memorial-day-0", "Statement from Rep. Sewell in Observance of Memorial Day", "2017-05-30", "2017", "2017-05", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Birmingham, AL \u2013 As America prepares on Memorial Day to pay tribute to the brave men and woman who laid down their lives in defense of this country, Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) releases the following statement recognizing their sacrifices:\u00a0\n\u201cOn this Memorial Day, we once again recognize and pay tribute to the incredible dedication and bravery of men and women who chose to defend our country, and in doing so, gave their lives in order to uphold the freedoms we all enjoy. We as Americans owe our continued liberty and independence to these men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice on the battlefield. As festivities commence this Memorial Day, it is important that we remember how extraordinary our Armed Forces are in maintaining our great democracy.\n\u201cLet us also never forget the families that mourn the loss of loved ones and those who have returned home yet face ongoing challenges. Even as war continues around the globe, those who fight on our behalf and those who support them back home, make the American dream a closer reality with every passing day.\u00a0 It is because of these selfless sacrifices that our veterans and their families should always be a priority and the benefits they have rightly earned should never be in question. Their commitment to upholding our freedoms requires that we do no less for them.\n\u201cAs we assemble for backyard cookouts and family gatherings, let us remember that our democracy and the freedoms we share are not republican or democratic issues, they are not conservative or liberal ones, they are uniquely American values. For that reason, we should all be proud!\u201d\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-vice-chair-commission-protecting-american-democracy-trump", "Rep. Sewell is Vice Chair of Commission on Protecting American Democracy from the Trump Administration", "2017-05-25", "2017", "2017-05", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced the launch of the Commission on Protecting American Democracy from the Trump Administration. The group will investigate voter suppression, the \u201cvoter fraud\u201d myth, and strategies for modernizing the voting process to provide more Americans better access to the polls. The new Commission comes in response to the Trump Administration\u2019s Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity.\n\u201cWhen it comes to protecting voting rights for all Americans, we cannot trust the Trump Administration to get the facts right,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cTime after time, President Trump has chosen to recite baseless \u2018voter fraud\u2019 claims rather than taking on real issues like voter suppression. Our Commission will document and report on today\u2019s wave of voter suppression tactics and provide recommendations for strengthening access to the polls for all Americans. One person, one vote is a fundamental principle of our democracy, and I am proud to be part of a Commission that seeks to protect and advance voting rights.\u201d\nThe Commission will work to discredit the Presidential Advisory Commission on Voter Fraud by debunking the myth of widespread voter fraud in America and demonstrating the difficulty of voting in areas affected by voter suppression. The Commission will also highlight and promote best practices for making voting easier and dismantling obstacles to casting a ballot.\nJason Kander, President of Let America Vote and former Missouri Secretary of State, will chair the Commission with Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) serving as Vice-Chair. Members of Congress and state and local elected officials also join the Commission to offer diverse experience in legislating to protect voting rights and administering fair and accessible elections.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/foster-youth-shadow-day-rep-sewell-hosts-birmingham-youth", "On Foster Youth Shadow Day, Rep. Sewell Hosts Birmingham Youth", "2017-05-24", "2017", "2017-05", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 On Wednesday, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) participated in Foster Youth Shadow Day, hosting Khadejah Moore from Birmingham. The Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Program gives young people who have interacted with the foster care system the chance to follow a Member of Congress for the day, learning about representative government while sharing their understanding and experiences from foster care with Members.\n\u201cThis Foster Care Month, I am recognizing the more than 400,000 children in our foster care system as well as the families, caregivers, and community organizations who work so hard to provide them with loving, stable homes,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cHere in Congress, we must continue our work to strengthen the foster care system to ensure that it provides safety, permanency, and wellbeing for children in need. The young people visiting the Capitol this Wednesday were able to share an important perspective on how we can work to build a better foster care system that supports one of our nation\u2019s most vulnerable groups.\u201d\nKhadejah Moore is from Birmingham, Alabama. She lived for five years in the foster care system. Through the help of her foster family, Khadejah was able to graduate high school in the top ten percent of her class with an advanced diploma. In May of 2017, Khadejah graduated cum laude from Alabama State University, an HBCU in Montgomery, Alabama.\nRep. Sewell is a member of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, which brings Members of Congress together to discuss the challenges facing foster youth and develop bipartisan policy initiatives. In 2016, Rep. Sewell hosted a child welfare listening tour in order to learn about issues facing foster youth in Alabama, including the impact of substance abuse on foster youth families, the court system, and how preventive services can help keep families together.\nRep. Sewell is also a cosponsor of the Family First Prevention Services Act (H.R. 258), a bill to strengthen families by providing evidence-based prevention services to reduce unnecessary foster care placements.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-cbo-score-trumpcare-will-cost-lives", "Rep. Sewell on CBO Score: Trumpcare Will Cost Lives", "2017-05-24", "2017", "2017-05", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C.\u00a0\u2013 Today, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report showing that the healthcare repeal bill which passed the House this May would eliminate healthcare coverage for 23 million Americans. For sick patients in states which waive essential health requirements, CBO predicts that healthcare coverage could become unaffordable and likely unattainable. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) releases the following statement:\n\u201cToday\u2019s new score from the CBO confirms that Trumpcare still contains the same terrible policies that have mobilized Americans nationwide against the GOP healthcare repeal bill,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cThis bill remains a bad deal for Alabamians \u2013 eliminating coverage for 23 million Americans, cutting Medicaid by $834 billion and penalizing older Americans and those with pre-existing conditions. That is a lose-lose proposition for the American people.\u201d\n\u201cMake no mistake, a bill that kicks 23 million people off of insurance will cost lives. Our access to affordable care is a fundamental right, not a privilege, and I will continue to oppose any legislation that takes that right away from millions of Americans.\u201d\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-trump-budget", "Rep. Sewell Statement on Trump Budget", "2017-05-23", "2017", "2017-05", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, the President released a 2018 budget proposal with massive cuts to social safety-net programs, science, agricultural, and other institutions vital to Alabama communities. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) releases the following statement:\n\u201cPresident Trump's budget takes aim at working families, rural Americans, the disabled, underserved communities, and those who struggle to make their voices heard in our democracy,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cLeaving those Americans behind is not only a failure in compassion, it is utterly short-sighted when it comes to growing our economy and making America competitive. In areas like healthcare, education, agriculture, and research, Trump's budget will have devastating consequences for Alabama. What makes our country great is our willingness to extend a hand up to those who need it most, and that's a value which Trump's budget cuts.\u201d\nOver the next decade, President Trump\u2019s budget would slash more than $1.4 trillion from Medicaid, a health program covering nearly 70 million Americans. The budget also cuts $192 billion from nutritional assistance, and $72 billion from disability benefits, and would eliminate loan programs which subsidize college education for low-income families. Trump\u2019s proposal would cut funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by more than $5 billion. Federally subsidized crop insurance would face a 36 percent cut, and President Trump\u2019s budget proposes elimination of USDA\u2019s rural economic development program and defunds the Delta Regional Authority and the Appalachian Regional Commission.\n###Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-testimony-former-cia-director-brennan", "Rep. Sewell on Testimony of Former CIA Director Brennan", "2017-05-23", "2017", "2017-05", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, the House Intelligence Committee held a public hearing featuring former CIA Director Brennan as part of the Committee\u2019s Russia investigation. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is a member of the House Intelligence Committee and questioned Brennan on Russia\u2019s disinformation campaign and the work of Russian officials to undermine American democratic institutions.\nWatch Rep. Sewell\u2019s full remarks in the House Intelligence Committee\u2019s public hearing.\n\u201cIn today\u2019s hearing, former CIA Director Brennan was unequivocal in his statement that members of the Trump campaign had contact with Russian officials who undermined our elections and that this issue deserves a full investigation,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cAs a Member of the House Intelligence Committee, I am committed to following the facts and getting to the truth. When we lose sight of the truth and the evidence provided by our intelligence community, our democracy and our national security are put at risk.\u201d\n###Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-commends-alabama-neighborworks-grant-recipients", "Rep. Sewell Commends Alabama NeighborWorks Grant Recipients", "2017-05-17", "2017", "2017-05", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, May 16, 2017, NeighborWorks America, a congressionally chartered nonprofit committed to expanding affordable housing and community development, announced new grant awards to the Community Service Programs (CSP) of West Alabama, Inc. and Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) of Birmingham, Inc. NeighborWorks awarded CSP a grant of $170,500 and NHS a grant of $111,500. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) releases the following statement commending the two organizations:\nHome ownership is a point of pride, security, and stability for individuals and their families. It is a key component to achieving the American dream, said Rep. Sewell. The grants announced this week by NeighborWorks America are going to two local organizations that have helped to provide people in our communities with access to decent, safe and affordable housing for decades. For families struggling to make ends meet, their support is indispensable. NeighborWorks' investment in Alabama is going to give families in my district a shot at building a life they otherwise would not have access to.\nIn fiscal year 2016, NeighborWorks America leveraged $91 dollars of other investments for every $1 of appropriated grants provided to the organization  resulting in a direct investment of $7.1 billion in communities across the country. That year, the NeighborWorks network assisted over 360,000 families and helped to create 21,000 new homeowners.\n### Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama's 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-doj-special-counsel-appointment", "Rep. Sewell Statement on DOJ Special Counsel Appointment", "2017-05-17", "2017", "2017-05", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C.  On Tuesday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the appointment of Robert Mueller as special counsel to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 election and possible ties between Russian officials and U.S. persons. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell releases the following statement:\nThe appointment of a special counsel to lead an investigation is an important step forward. Robert Meuller is a respected legal mind who knows our intelligence community and has earned the trust of lawmakers from both parties. I hope that his leadership will help restore the public's confidence that Russia's attack on our elections will be investigated thoroughly and independently.\nThe appointment of Robert Mueller as special counsel in no way eliminates the need for a thorough investigation by the House Intelligence Committee. As a Member of that Committee, I will continue my work to get to the bottom of Russia's attack by following the facts wherever they lead. I believe that the House Intelligence Committee will also have a role in ensuring that the new special counsel receives whatever resources he needs to conduct a full investigation.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama's 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-reported-trump-request-end-flynn-probe", "Rep. Sewell Statement on Reported Trump Request to End Flynn Probe", "2017-05-16", "2017", "2017-05", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. In a memo reported today, former FBI Director James Comey claimed that President Trump urged him to let this go in regards to the FBI's investigation of Michael Flynn. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL), a member of the House Intelligence Committee, releases the following statement:\nThe independence of our law enforcement agencies from the reach of the White House is a fundamental feature of the rule of law in our country, said Rep. Sewell. If true, James Comey's reported allegations suggest that our President may have tried to obstruct the FBI's investigation into a matter of national security. The House Intelligence Committee has a responsibility to get to the bottom of these claims, and I will work with Members on both sides of the aisle to bring Comey back to the Committee to gather more information. The American public is tired of attempts to derail, dismiss, and devalue this investigation, and I will settle for nothing less than a full account of Comey's meeting with President Trump.\n### Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama's 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/sewell-statement-voter-fraud-commission", "Sewell Statement on Voter Fraud Commission", "2017-05-11", "2017", "2017-05", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C.\u00a0\u2013 Today, President Trump signed an executive order creating a commission to examine cases of voter fraud in American elections. Despite an absence of any evidence demonstrating widespread voter fraud in American elections, President Trump has falsely and repeatedly claimed that millions of ineligible voters cast ballots in the 2016 presidential election. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) releases the following statement:\n\u201cDonald Trump has done more to undermine the legitimacy of our democracy than any president in recent history,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cToday\u2019s executive order uses a fake issue to cast doubt on the integrity of our elections all while laying the foundation for laws that disenfranchise our nation\u2019s minority voters. If President Trump is truly interested in strengthening the security of our democracy, his first priority should be to ensure that our elections are protected from Russian interference. That is an issue founded on real evidence confirmed by 17 of our nation\u2019s intelligence agencies. If this President wants to protect that sanctity of our vote, he should support an investigation into voter suppression tactics and work with Congress to restore the Voting Rights Act (VRA). But instead, President Trump has chosen to funnel our taxpayer dollars into a sham commission that confirms his worst biases.\u201d\nOn March 8, 2017, Reps. Elijah Cummings, Terri Sewell, Derek Kilmer, and 51 other House Democrats sent a letter to Vice President Mike Pence urging the Administration to investigate voter suppression as part of any investigation into voting irregularities in the 2016 elections.\nRep. Sewell has repeatedly urged the Administration to stop offering false information on voter fraud and to refocus its efforts on preventing voter suppression. Millions of eligible voters, including an estimated 250,000 Alabamians, do not have the required identification to vote in elections where strict ID laws are present.\n###\nRep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/sewell-statement-fbi-director-comey-s-dismissal", "Sewell Statement on FBI Director Comeys Dismissal", "2017-05-09", "2017", "2017-05", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C.\u00a0\u2013 Today, FBI Director James Comey was fired by President Donald Trump, whose campaign associates were under investigation by the FBI for their ties to Russian officials. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL), who sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence releases the following statement:\n\u201cFor any American concerned about the integrity of our democracy, President Trump\u2019s decision to fire the man leading an investigation into his campaign\u2019s ties to Russia should set off an alarm,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cOur national security is at stake, and President Trump has disempowered the central investigative body leading an inquiry into the matter. In order to get to the bottom of Russia\u2019s attack on our election, we must appoint an independent prosecutor who can restore faith in this investigation. No amount of interference from the White House can put this issue to rest for the American people, only a thorough, independent investigation can do that.\u201d\n###\n  Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-passage-gop-healthcare-repeal", "Rep. Sewell Statement on Passage of GOP Healthcare Repeal", "2017-05-04", "2017", "2017-05", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Republicans passed a healthcare repeal bill through the House of Representatives despite unanimous opposition from Democratic lawmakers. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reports that, should the bill become law, an estimated 24 million Americans will lose healthcare coverage. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) releases the following statement:\n\u201cThe passage of today\u2019s healthcare repeal bill was a tragic case of Republican leadership putting politics over people.\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cThe GOP rushed this bill through the House without pausing to get a full estimate of what it will cost or how many lives it will impact. That\u2019s legislative malpractice. I voted against TrumpCare because we know it will drive healthcare prices up for working families all while lowering the quality of coverage they receive. I opposed this bill because it will force older Americans to pay premiums five times higher than what others pay for health coverage, while at the same time shortening the life of the Medicare Trust Fund that many seniors depend on. I voted no because TrumpCare will gut essential health benefits, and because my constituents deserve better. Today\u2019s bill is a disaster for Alabama and a raw deal for the American people.\u201d\n###\n  Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-bipartisan-omnibus-bill-win-alabama", "Rep. Sewell: Bipartisan Omnibus Bill is a Win for Alabama", "2017-05-03", "2017", "2017-05", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, a bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives voted to pass legislation funding the federal government through the remainder of FY17. The deal includes an increase in funding for historic preservation, health research, student aid, and healthcare benefits for coal miners.\n\u201cThis week\u2019s bipartisan omnibus bill was a reminder of what we can accomplish when both parties work together,\u201d said Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL). \u201cThe historic preservation funds included in the omnibus are going to have a real impact for Alabama, which is home to some of our nation\u2019s most important civil rights sites as well as many of our historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). For students in my district, the omnibus includes investments in programs like Head Start, TRIO, and GEAR Up, and reinstates year-round Pell Grants, which is both a victory for Alabama students and the institutions where they learn. In addition, the bill bolsters our investment in the medical research conducted through NIH. For coal miners, the omnibus keeps our promise that, in exchange for their dangerous work, our government will protect our miners\u2019 healthcare benefits. Taken as a whole, this legislation makes a strong investment in many of my district\u2019s top priorities.\u201d\nThe omnibus bill which passed on Wednesday includes $2 million in federal funding for the preservation of the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail, $13 million for the preservation of historic sites associated with the civil rights movement, and $4 million for historic preservation of HBCUs. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell played an integral role in securing the designation of the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and funding the preservation of other historic sites in Alabama including the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail.\nThe omnibus bill also includes a $2 billion boost in NIH funding, a major driver of research and jobs at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.\n###\n  Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-reports-voting-rights-state-black-america", "Rep. Sewell Reports on Voting Rights in State of Black America", "2017-05-02", "2017", "2017-05", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C.\u00a0\u2013 Today, the National Urban League released the 2017 edition of its annual State of Black America report. This year\u2019s report, \u201cProtect Our Progress,\u201d examines the state of job creation, living wages, voting rights, criminal justice reform, education, health care, financial literacy, and threats to progress in those areas. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) authored the voting rights section of the report.\nRead Rep. Sewell\u2019s Voting Rights Report in the 2017 State of Black America.\n\u201cWhile minority voters no longer face literacy tests or have to guess how many marbles are in a jar when they register to vote, there are new strategies for disenfranchising black and brown communities,\u201d said Rep. Sewell. \u201cThe impact of new voter ID laws and other barriers to the polls cannot be underestimated. I am honored to report on the state of voting rights in this year\u2019s State of Black America because nothing more fundamental could be at stake than our right to fully participate in our democracy.\u201d\nRep. Sewell is the sponsor of the Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA), a bill which would restore the Voting Rights Act (VRA) following the Supreme Court\u2019s decision in Shelby County v. Holder. Rep. Sewell is also Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, which works to educate the public on voter suppression tactics, inform constituencies on their rights as voters, and create and advance legislation that blocks current and future suppressive and discriminatory tactics that deny American citizens the right to vote.\nView the full 2017 State of Black America Report from the National Urban League.\n###\n  Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama\u2019s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-sewell-recognizes-winner-congressional-art-competition", "Congresswoman Sewell Recognizes the Winner of the Congressional Art Competition", "2017-04-30", "2017", "2017-04", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Montgomery, AL \u2013 On Saturday, April 29, 2017, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) held a reception at the Lowndes Interpretive Center in Hayneville, AL, for the 2017 Seventh Congressional District Art Competition. This year, 76 pieces were submitted from talented high school students across the district. Congresswoman Sewell issues the following statement to recognize the winner, Eva Hutto from Tuscaloosa, AL, and her winning piece entitled, \u201cTry to See What I See:\u201d\n\u201cThis year\u2019s winner, Eva Hutto, did an amazing job capturing the theme of the 2017 competition, \u2018An Artistic Discovery: Communities of the Seventh Congressional District.\u2019 Her piece truly speaks to the diversity and vibrancy of our communities and the need to see the value in others through our own experiences. It is critically important that we create these types of opportunities that encourage and uplift the individual gifts of our children. I am truly proud of Eva, and all of our aspiring artists that submitted entries,\u201d said Rep. Sewell.\nThe 2nd place winner, Ja'Corey Robinson, 3rd place winner, Julissa Chavez, and Honorable Mention winner, Tionne Moncrief, are all students at Jefferson Davis High School in Montgomery, AL.\nFrom April 26th through April 29th, the Lowndes Interpretive Center in Hayneville, AL displayed all the artwork submitted in the competition. Ms. Hutto\u2019s winning piece will be featured on Congresswoman Sewell\u2019s website and the website of the U.S. House of Representative. 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