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| https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-votes-favor-cash-act-provide-2000-direct-stimulus-payments | Rep. Sewell Votes in Favor of the CASH Act to Provide $2,000 in Direct Stimulus Payments | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AL | Terri Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC- Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted in favor of the Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help (CASH) Act of 2020 to increase the amount of money struggling Americans receive in a second round of direct payments, from $600 to $2,000. Since May, House Democrats have worked diligently to pass several consecutive coronavirus relief packages to put money directly in the pockets of American families who are suffering because of this pandemic, said Rep. Terri Sewell. After months of obstruction, President Trump has finally indicated support for Democrats' proposal of a $2,000 direct payment per person. We now have an opportunity to deliver meaningful stimulus payments that will help support American families through this public health and economic crisis. Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans must now pass this legislation immediately. To ignore the needs of the American people during this great time of need would be shameful. The CASH Act: Increases the value of the economic impact payments (EIPs) provided in the end-of-year COVID relief package so that each eligible family member receives $2,000, up from $600. Applies the same, broader eligibility established in the end-of-year package to mixed-status families where one spouse has a Social Security Number (SSN). As specified in the latest COVID relief legislation, these families are eligible for the EIP amount for each family member with an SSN, and can claim the corresponding amount for the first round of economic impact payments when they file their 2020 taxes. Broadens eligibility for adult dependents, allowing more Americans to qualify for economic impact payments. Retroactively qualifies adult dependents for the CARES Act economic impact payments, which can be claimed on their 2020 tax filings. Text of the legislation is available HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-votes-house-democrats-and-republicans-override-president | Rep. Sewell Votes with House Democrats and Republicans to Override President Trumps Veto of 2021 National Defense Authorization Act | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AL | Terri Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC- Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and Chair of the Subcommittee on Defense Intelligence and Warfighter Support, voted to override President Trump's veto of the William M (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA). The bipartisan, bicameral bill complies with the bipartisan budget agreement and authorizes $732 billion in discretionary spending for our national defense for FY 2021. It is unconscionable that President Trump would oppose a bipartisan, bicameral bill that provides critical funding necessary to support our troops during this unprecedented time in our nation's history, said Rep. Terri Sewell. Today I voted with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to override the President's reckless veto and protect the lives and livelihoods of our brave military men and women, especially those in Alabama. Senate Democrats and Republicans must work together to override his veto and ensure Americans remain safe at home and abroad. Rep. Sewell was selected by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in November for the second time in a row to serve on the conference committee tasked with working out the differences between the House and Senate versions of the NDAA. She worked diligently with her fellow conferees to secure key wins in the bill that include: Altering or Removing All Names and Symbols Honoring the Confederacy or Those Who Served Voluntarily With the Confederacy From All DOD Assets: The conference report establishes an independent commission to make binding recommendations to the Secretary of Defense for the modification or removal of all names, symbols, displays, monuments, and paraphernalia that honor or commemorate the Confederacy or any person who served voluntarily with the Confederacy from all assets of the Department of Defense. Providing A Pay Raise to the Troops: The conference report authorizes a 3.0 percent increase in basic pay for service members. Authorizing … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-votes-favor-emergency-coronavirus-relief-package-and-fy2021 | Rep. Sewell Votes in Favor of Emergency Coronavirus Relief Package and FY2021 Government Spending Bill | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AL | Terri Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted in favor of H.R. 133 and the Fiscal Year 2021 Omnibus funding bill Monday to provide hospitals, workers, and families relief from the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure the government is funded through fiscal year 2021. It's been more than eight months since Republicans have met Democrats at the negotiating table to provide our families, small businesses, frontline health care workers, and schools with the resources they need to weather the COVID-19 pandemic. While this bipartisan agreement is a compromise on many issues, this emergency funding cannot come soon enough to those struggling in Alabama and across the country from the devastating fallout of this virus, Rep. Sewell said. This bill is far from perfect, but Alabamians cannot wait any longer for relief. Once President-Elect Joe Biden is sworn in, Congress must consider a further relief package that includes more support for families, as well as essential resources for state and local governments struggling to support frontline employees, including our firefighters and police, and provide vital community resources. I am also glad that the House passed the bipartisan FY2021 Omnibus Spending bill to fund the government for next year. In these uncertain times, it is more important than ever to keep the government funded and open, said Rep. Sewell. This legislation includes additional funding for issues important to the 7th Congressional District, including health care, wastewater infrastructure, civil rights historic preservation, and our HBCUs. Critically, the H.R. 133 will provide $166 billion for economic impact payments, providing $600 stimulus direct payments per adult and child. These payments will be given to individuals making up to $75,000 a year and couples making up to $150,000 a year. This means a family of four would receive a payment of $2,400. H.R. 133 also: Extends the eviction moratorium through January 31, 2021, and provides $25 billion for emergency rental assistance. Extension of Unem… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-legislation-renaming-thomasville-post-office-honor-postmaster | Rep. Sewell Legislation Renaming Thomasville Post Office in Honor of Postmaster Robert Ingram Signed Into Law | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AL | Terri Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced today that legislation she sponsored to honor the legacy of former Postmaster Robert Ingram by renaming the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 115 Nicol Avenue in Thomasville, Alabama, as the Postmaster Robert Ingram Post Office was signed into law. Postmaster Ingram served the Thomasville community for over 30 years, first as a Marine and later as Postmaster, Rep. Sewell said. He was a beloved public servant who not only dedicated himself to his own job, but also to the training of new postmasters. The Postmaster Robert Ingram Post Office is a fitting reminder of Mr. Ingram's immense impact on the community. The family is deeply grateful for the recognition of Bob Ingram's commitment to and love for his community, said Mr. Ingram's son, Bobby Ingram. This acknowledgement will allow his legacy to continue for years to come. Bob was a fixture in our community. Every man, woman, and child knew him, his warm smile and happy greeting every time he entered the Thomasville post office, said Thomasville Mayor Sheldon Day. Bob was a true example of what it means to be a public servant, and this is a fitting tribute to the legacy of his humble and dedicated service to our city. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/tomorrow-rep-sewell-host-tele-town-hall-discuss-covid-19-unemployment | TOMORROW: Rep. Sewell to Host Tele-Town Hall to Discuss COVID-19, Unemployment Claims, FEMA Benefits and More | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AL | Terri Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | legacy | MEDIA ADVISORY for TOMORROW Tomorrow, Thursday, December 17 at 6:30 pm CT, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) will host state and local leaders for a tele-town hall to discuss the issues most important to Alabama's 7thCongressional District. Joining Rep. Sewell will be: Dr. Mary McIntyre,Chief Medical Officer, Alabama Department of Public Health David Hicks,Deputy Director, Jefferson County Health Department Fitzgerald Washington,Alabama Secretary of Labor Suzanne Darden,Finance Specialist, Small Business Development Center of Alabama Allan Jarvis,Federal Coordinating Officer, FEMA Region IV Rep. Sewell and her guests will discuss the most recent COVID-19 government relief bill, the COVID-19 vaccine distribution, unemployment claims, small business resources, FEMA resources available to Alabamians impacted by Hurricane Zeta. Rep. Sewell and participants will also answer questions directly from residents living in the 7th District. Sign up to receive a free call atwww.sewell.house.govor by following thislink. If your call does not come through, you can call-in at this toll free number: 877-353-4701. Details for Thursday, December 17, 2020: WHAT:Tele-Town Hall WHEN:6:30 p.m. CT WHERE:Sign up for a free call atwww.sewell.house.govor by following thislink | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pandemic-worsens-reps-sewell-reed-introduce-legislation-expand-new | As Pandemic Worsens, Reps. Sewell, Reed Introduce Legislation to Expand New Markets Tax Credit to Spur Economic Investment | 2020-12-14 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AL | Terri Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (AL-07) and Tom Reed (NY-23) introduced the New Markets Stabilization Act today, bipartisan legislation that will preserve access to the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) for underserved communities and ensure the credit continues to spur economic revitalization as the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis continues. Historically underserved communities have faced tremendous economic hardship this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. As the economic crisis continues, it's critical that we expand the New Markets Tax Credits to help ensure our rural and underserved communities are not left behind,Rep.Sewell said.The New Markets Stabilization Act expands the credit and improves market efficiency and liquidity, which will facilitate additional investments in local businesses and community development projects. Rural and persistent poverty areas have been hit especially hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and, now more than ever, it's critical that we incentivize investment in our communities that are struggling to hang on. The NMTC has a proven track record of creating jobs and opportunities in the 7th Congressional District, and I'm proud to introduce this bipartisan bill to help ensure the credit can be utilized in our communities' economic recovery. COVID-19 has impacted every corner of our economy, especially traditionally underserved communities and the financial organizations that support them. Given the critical role New Market Tax Credits can play in driving economic recovery and reducing poverty, it is only fair that we move to stabilize the program and provide investors with the additional flexibility they need to further incentivize emergency relief initiatives,said Rep. Reed. The bipartisan legislation introduced by Rep. Sewell authorizes significant new assistance through the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) to low-income communities that are often left out of the economic mainstream and are now coping with the health and economic consequences of the pandemic,said New Mar… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-applauds-passage-2021-national-defense-authorization-act | Rep. Sewell Applauds Passage of 2021 National Defense Authorization Act | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AL | Terri Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and Chair of the Subcommittee on Defense Intelligence and Warfighter Support, praised the House passage of the FY 2021 William M (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA). Sewell was also selected by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in November for the second time in a row to serve on the conference committee tasked with working out the differences between the House and Senate versions of the NDAA. This bipartisan, bicameral bill complies with the bipartisan budget agreement and authorizes $732 billion in discretionary spending for our national defense for FY 2021. Alabama is home to so many talented men and women who play a critical role in our national security, from Maxwell Air Force Base and the 187th Fighter Wing in Montgomery, to the shipbuilding industry in Mobile and missile defense in Huntsville,Sewell said.I am proud to have represented our state in conference between the House and Senate. The bill the House passed today is reflective of our American values and authorises numerous programs critical to our national defense. If President Trump follows through with his threat to veto this bipartisan, bicameral bill, I urge my colleagues in both the House and Senate to work together to override his veto to ensure Americans remain safe at home and abroad. In the conference report, Democrats were successful in including numerous key priorities. Key wins in the conference report include: Altering or Removing All Names and Symbols Honoring the Confederacy or Those Who Served Voluntarily With the Confederacy From All DOD Assets:The conference report establishes an independent commission to make binding recommendations to the Secretary of Defense for the modification or removal of all names, symbols, displays, monuments, and paraphernalia that honor or commemorate the Confederacy or any person who served voluntarily with the Confederacy from all assets o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sewell.house.gov/grants/guide-grants/guide-2-grants-issue-372-december-1-2020 | Guide 2 Grants Issue 372-December 1, 2020 | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AL | Terri Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | legacy | 908 Alabama Avenue Federal Building, Suite 112 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-sewell-arrington-ruiz-and-hudson-introduce-bipartisan-legislation | Reps. Sewell, Arrington, Ruiz, and Hudson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Barriers to Innovative Multi-Cancer Screening Technology for Medicare Beneficiaries | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AL | Terri Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (AL-07), Jodey Arrington (TX-19), Raul Ruiz (CA-36), and Richard Hudson (NC-08) introduced H.R. 8845, the Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act, legislation to ensure timely Medicare coverage of groundbreaking early cancer detection tests for our nation's seniors. The bipartisan legislation recognizes emerging advances in our nation's fight against cancer by ensuring Medicare coverage for new, innovative tests that detect multiple types of cancer before symptoms develop. Cancer survival rates are higher when detected early, but we are losing too many Americans to cancer simply because we do not catch it early enough. Too often, those who are most likely to be diagnosed at late stages are members of our most vulnerable communities: minority, economically fragile, and rural populations, said Rep. Sewell, the lead sponsor of the bill. Our transformative legislation will help ensureMedicare beneficiaries are able to benefit from breakthrough screening technologies. I look forward to working with my colleagues to modernize the Medicare coverage statute and ensure timely access to multi-cancer screening for beneficiaries. Multi-cancer early detection is an incredible example of the US leading in medical innovation, stated lead Republican cosponsor from the Ways and Means Committee Rep. Arrington. This type of screening has the potential to drastically improve quality of life for American cancer patients and their families, and early detection will save taxpayer dollars by treating cancer before it spreads. I am proud to support this legislation and pave the way for Medicare beneficiaries to access this life-changing technology." Detecting cancer early improves health outcomes and saves lives, said lead Democratic sponsor from the Energy and Commerce Committee Dr. Raul Ruiz. With innovative medical technologies, we can catch more cancers earlier than ever, but patients must be able to access these screenings. That's why it's very important for Medicare policy… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-selected-chief-deputy-whip-117th-congress | Rep. Sewell Selected as Chief Deputy Whip for the 117th Congress | 2020-12-02 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AL | Terri Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC- Today, House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn announced the selection of Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) as a Chief Deputy Whip for the 117th Congress. Rep. Sewell has served as a Chief Deputy Whip since she was appointed in the 113th Congress in 2013. I proudly accept the honor of serving as a Chief Deputy Whip under the leadership of Democratic Whip James Clyburn's for the 117th Congress, said Rep. Terri Sewell. I am thrilled to continue working with this dynamic team and Democratic Leadership in the House to advance an agenda focused on providing for the lives and livelihoods of the American people during this unprecedented time in our nation's history. As this public health crisis continues to disparage rural and underserved communities in Alabama across this country, I am confident we have the leadership necessary to meet the challenges for the American people that include crushing this virus, strengthening our economy, improving our nation's infrastructure, and putting Alabamians back to work. I am pleased that Terri will continue serving as Chief Deputy Whip in the 117th Congress, said Democratic Whip Jim Clyburn. Terri's experience and work ethic will continue to serve the Whip team well as we face historic challenges and opportunities next year. I look forward to working with her in collaboration with the incoming administration to advance our legislative priorities. Rep. Clyburn announced ten total representatives who will serve as Chief Deputy Whips in the 116th Congress, including: Rep. G.K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), who will serve as Senior Chief Deputy Whips, and Rep. Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18), Rep. Dan Kildee (MI-05), Rep. Stephanie Murphy (FL-07), Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07),Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23),and Rep. Peter Welch (VT-AL) as Chief Deputy Whips. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-votes-favor-national-apprenticeship-act | Rep. Sewell Votes in Favor of National Apprenticeship Act | 2020-11-20 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | AL | Terri Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC- Today, Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted in favor of the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020, legislation to reauthorize the National Apprenticeship Act for the first time since its enactment in 1937 and create one million new apprenticeship opportunities in five years. Registered apprenticeships provide workers with paid, on-the-job, training and are the nation's most successful federal workforce training program. As a long-time supporter of expanding registered apprenticeships, I am thrilled to support today's legislation to provide 1 million new apprenticeship opportunities over five years, said Rep. Sewell. Our Nation is facing the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression and estimates show that more than 7 million of the pandemic's job losses will be permanent. We need bold investments like those in the National Apprenticeship Act to accelerate the economy and help get the American people back to work in stable, good-paying jobs of the future. The National Apprenticeship Act of 2020: Invests more than $3.5 billion to create nearly 1 million new apprenticeship opportunities over the next five years. Establishes a $400 million grant program to support the expansion of apprenticeship opportunities, including pre-apprenticeships and youth apprenticeships, which will increase $100 million annually to reach $800 million by 2025. Codifies and streamlines standards for Registered Apprenticeship, youth apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs to make it easier for both apprentices and employers to participate in high-quality apprenticeships. Codifies the Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship and directs the office to convene industry leaders, labor organizations, educators, and others to expand apprenticeships into new occupations and sectors. Yields 10.6 billion in net benefits to U.S. taxpayers in the form of increased tax revenue and decreased spending on public-assistance programs and unemployment insurance. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-named-conferee-national-defense-authorization-act-0 | Rep. Sewell Named Conferee to the National Defense Authorization Act Conference for Fiscal Year 2021 | 2020-11-18 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | AL | Terri Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC- Today, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi named U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) to serve on a conference committee of the House and Senate versions of the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). NDAA conferees from the House and Senate will work together to resolve differences between the distinct defense authorization bills passed by each chamber in June 2020. This will be the second year that Rep. Sewell has been selected as an NDAA conferee. The NDAA authorizes funding to equip, supply and train U.S. troops and support military families. The bill has been passed by Congress for 58 continuous years. Sewell, a senior Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and Chair of the Subcommittee on Defense Intelligence and Warfighter Support, is committed to continuing this bipartisan tradition of passing a smart defense bill that provides servicemembers with the resources they need to address and counter today's increasingly complex national security challenges. As an FY2020 NDAA Conferee, Rep. Sewell was successful in securing language to improve federal campaign election security, increase intelligence funding, and promote increased diversity in the Intelligence Community's workforce. She also worked closely with Senator Doug Jones to successfully repeal the Military Widow's Tax, which unfairly taxed military widows and widowers' survivor benefits. The House and Senate have historically put politics aside on behalf of the American people to pass the NDAA. This critically important legislation authorizes our national defense priorities for the year and provides our brave men and women with the resources needed to carry out their missions across the world, Sewell said. I am committed to continuing this tradition and working to exclude any partisan provisions that threaten the defense and wellbeing of our nation. As a Representative from a state that plays such a major part in our national security, I am honored to be able to play such a significant role as a conferee for th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sewell.house.gov/grants/guide-grants/guide-2-grants-issue-368-september-15-2020 | Guide 2 Grants Issue 368-September 15, 2020 | 2020-11-12 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | AL | Terri Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | legacy | 908 Alabama Avenue Federal Building, Suite 112 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sewell.house.gov/grants/guide-grants/guide-2-grants-issue-370-october-15-2020 | Guide 2 Grants Issue 370-October 15, 2020 | 2020-11-12 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | AL | Terri Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | legacy | 908 Alabama Avenue Federal Building, Suite 112 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sewell.house.gov/grants/guide-grants/guide-2-grants-issue-371-november-1-2020 | Guide 2 Grants Issue 371-November 1, 2020 | 2020-11-12 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | AL | Terri Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | legacy | 908 Alabama Avenue Federal Building, Suite 112 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-host-virtual-2020-grants-workshop-funding-department-justice | Rep. Sewell to Host Virtual 2020 Grants Workshop on Funding from the Department of Justice | 2020-11-06 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | AL | Terri Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | legacy | Birmingham, AL- On Thursday, November 12th from 10:00-11:30 A.M. CST, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) will host a virtual Grants Workshop LIVE via Zoom focused on funding opportunities at the US Department of Justice (DOJ) entitled--Navigating Justice Department Grants: Bridging the Gap Between Community & Police. This virtual event is FREE and open to the public. Registration is required via Eventbrite found on the home page of Rep. Sewell's official website at Sewell.house.gov. "I am excited to host this virtual grants workshop focused on the many funding opportunities available at the Justice Department. Participants will receive critical information about how to apply and win DOJ grants that support programs and initiatives like crime prevention, child abuse, youth engagement, domestic violence, drug abuse & prevention, mental health, human trafficking, and greater community and police cooperation. Applications for many of these DOJ grants can be made by community-based & faith-based organizations, non-profits, legal aid groups as well as state, city and county law enforcement, said Rep. Sewell. This year, DOJ has made changes to their grant application process, so it is imperative that all applicants understand the new system. Too often communities and organizations are unaware of the grant opportunities that are available. This virtual workshop will provide detailed information on the funding opportunities at DOJ that can assist in creating safer, more informed and healthier communities. The virtual workshop will feature representatives from Alabama law enforcement, legal aid, nonprofits, grant writers as well DOJ officials to provide participants with an overview of Justice Department Grants and important application deadlines. For additional information, visit Sewell.house.gov and for questions regarding the 2020 Justice Department Grants Workshop you can contact our Grants Coordinator Yolanda Clayton at the Birmingham office at (205) 254-1960. Registration is required via Eventbrite. Stay u… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/video-icymi-rep-sewell-hosts-military-service-academy-preview-day-2020 | VIDEO: *ICYMI* Rep. Sewell Hosts Military Service Academy Preview Day 2020 | 2020-11-06 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | AL | Terri Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | legacy | Birmingham, AL Yesterday, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (AL-07) hosted the first virtual Military Service Academy Preview day via Facebook Live with representatives from all 5 Military Service Academies and the Marion Military Institute. The panelists provided presentations about the admissions process, resources and scholarships available for students, and their personal experiences as U.S. Military Service Academy students or graduates. "I hope all graduating seniors in Alabama's 7th District will consider applying to a U.S. Military Service Academy for college. I can attest to and hope all were able to witness during our presentations that it's a great way to get a scholarship for a great education, but also is a wonderful way to learn, see the world and serve your country," said Rep. Sewell. "It is a requirement that you serve a minimum of 5 years in our nation's military. What a wonderful opportunity the U.S. Military Service Academies provide. Remember, the deadline is FRIDAY, November 6 to apply by mail through my Birmingham office!" Military Service academy nomination applications are being accepted by Rep. Sewell's Birmingham office by MAIL until the November 6, 2020 deadline. Office of Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell Two 20th Street North, Suite 1130 Birmingham, AL, 35203 205.254.1960 For more information visit Rep. Sewell's official website at Sewell.house.gov to access the Military Service Academy Nomination checklist and application. Nominating interviews for students will be conducted via Zoom on Saturday, November 21, 2020. For more information on Military Service Academy Nominations for 2020 please visit Rep. Sewell's website at Sewell.house.gov. Background on Service Academies There are five Service Academies: The United States Air Force (USAFA), Naval (USNA), Army at West Point (USMA), Merchant Marine (USMMA), and Coast Guard (USCGA) Academies. Nominations are required for all but the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, to which appointments are made on the basis of their independent application process. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-announces-9th-annual-and-first-virtual-job-fair-2020 | Rep. Sewell Announces 9th Annual and First Virtual Job Fair 2020 | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AL | Terri Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | legacy | Birmingham, AL- Congresswoman Terri Sewell (AL-07) officially announced the opening of registration for Alabama's 7th District 9th Annual and first Virtual Job Fair. Job Fair 2020 will be a two-day event held virtually via Zoom on Wednesday & Thursday, November 18th & 19th from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. CST. Job Seekers will have the opportunity to connect with employers from 10 different industries. Registration is required via Eventbrite located on our website at Sewell.house.gov. Virtual Job Fair 2020 is FREE and open to the public. "Since the COVID-19 pandemic, I know so many jobs have been lost, and now more than ever our annual Job Fair is needed," said Rep. Sewell, "For the past 8 years, the Job Fair has been a space for job seekers in Alabama's 7th Congressional District to connect directly with employers. We are very excited to continue our tradition with a robust 2020 virtual program! Over the course of two days, job seekers can learn about jobs available right NOW in Alabama." This year's virtual event will feature employers from more than 10 types of industries, including: Automotive Restaurant and Food Management Transportation and Construction Hospitality and Retail Health Services Utilities and Telecommunications Manufacturing and Production Staffing Agencies Government Agencies Law Enforcement | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-accepting-military-service-academy-nominations-2020 | Rep. Sewell Accepting Military Service Academy Nominations for 2020 | 2020-10-23 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AL | Terri Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | legacy | Birmingham, AL Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is currently accepting 2020 Military Service Academy nomination applications. The official 2020 nominating process for Military Service Academies is open! Each year I have the great privilege of nominating a select number of applicants to four of the five military service academies. One of my most satisfying duties as a Member of Congress is nominating young people from my district to these historic institutions, stated Rep. Sewell. To be considered for an appointment to a military service academy, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements established by law, be legally domiciled within the boundaries of Alabama's 7th Congressional District. Students MUST complete a 2020 Nomination application, which can be found here or on Rep. Sewell's website at Sewell.house.gov. Submissions must be received by the Birmingham office by U.S. mail postmarked no later than Friday, November 6, 2020; Office of Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell Two 20th Street North, Suite 1130 Birmingham, AL, 35203 205.254.1960 On Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 4:00pm CST Congresswoman Sewell will host a virtual Military Service Academy Preview Day with representatives from all 5 Service Academies who will provide information and answer questions about each of the military service academies. Students and parents can register via this zoom link for the Military Service Academy Preview Day. Nominating interviews for students will be conducted on Saturday, November 21, 2020 via Zoom. For more information on Military Service Academy Nominations for 2020 please visit Rep. Sewell's website at Sewell.house.gov. Background on Service Academies There are five Service Academies: The United States Air Force (USAFA), Naval (USNA), Army at West Point (USMA), Merchant Marine (USMMA), and Coast Guard (USCGA) Academies. Nominations are required for all but the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, to which appointments are made on the basis of their independent application process. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-announces-federal-investment-award-over-17-million-dredge | Rep. Sewell Announces Federal Investment Award of Over $1.7 Million to Dredge the Port of Epes Industrial Park | 2020-10-20 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AL | Terri Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC- Today, Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced the $1.7 million investment award from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to improve access and increase economic opportunities for the Port of Epes Industrial Park in Livingston/Sumter County, AL. The Congresswoman has worked for several years with local officials and the University of West Alabama in their efforts to boost industrial transportation access to promote export development, attract additional investments, support business resilience, and strengthen the economy of the Black Belt. I am so excited that the Port of Epes in Livingston has been granted the funding necessary to promote economic opportunity for our workers and families in the Black Belt, said Rep. Sewell. There is nothing more important to me than increasing opportunity in my district. That is why I have fought so hard to make Alabama's Opportunity Zone program work for areas like the Black Belt, where communities will most benefit from investments and job development. "We at the Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission are excited to learn today that the Economic Development Administration has awarded $1.7 million dollars to the University of West Alabama to improve barge access to the Port of Epes in Sumter County Alabama. This grant which is located in an Opportunity Zone will help create 85 jobs with a $175 million dollar private investment," said John Clyde Riggs, Executive Director of the Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission, "Thanks go out to Congresswoman Terri Sewell for her assistance in securing this much needed grant." We are immensely appreciative of this grant award from the U.S. Department of Commerce that will allow UWA the opportunity to expand our economic and workforce development efforts for a 10-county rural area that we serve, said University of West Alabama (UWA) President KenTucker.In 2018, UWA shifted its outreach focus to economic and workforce development, and in a very short time, this division has helped secure nearly $5 million in external fund… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-sewell-and-smith-lead-letter-protect-dialysis-patients-access | Reps. Sewell and Smith Lead Letter to Protect Dialysis Patients Access to Treatment | 2020-10-16 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AL | Terri Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC - U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) and Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO) led a bipartisan group of 42 Members of Congress in a letter urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to ensure that the end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients who will be enrolling in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans in 2021 have access to a sufficient number of providers and locations to access their dialysis care. The bipartisan letter was written in response to CMS's decision to remove outpatient dialysis facilities from time and distance standards in Medicare Advantage (MA). Read the full letter to CMS Administrator Seema Verma. As representative of a congressional district with one of the highest rates of dialysis patients in the country, I am deeply concerned about the consequences of CMS's decision to remove outpatient dialysis facilities from time and distance standards in Medicare Advantage, especially in the COVID-19 pandemic, said Rep. Terri Sewell. It is incumbent on CMS to carefully monitor network adequacy and patient access, as well as maintain the current standards for ESRD patients who transition to Medicare Advantage. Network adequacy protections are critical to ensure that dialysis patients, who are among the most medically fragile patients, have unfettered access to adequate coverage of the dialysis care they depend on. The elimination of the time and distance standards would result in increased travel time for ESRD patients in rural areas and undermine the intent of the ESRD Choice Act. said Rep. Smith. It is vital that ESRD patients enrolling in Medicare Advantage have access to an outpatient dialysis facility near their home and I look forward to working with CMS to ensure ESRD patients enrolling in Medicare Advantage have the protections they deserve. Due to the removal of network adequacy protections for outpatient dialysis care by CMS, the 2021 transition that allows all ESRD patients to enroll in MA will not meet its full potential to improve outcomes, and dialysis patients who enroll in MA will… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-praises-launch-alabama-wastewater-project | Rep. Sewell Praises Launch of Alabama Wastewater Project | 2020-10-15 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AL | Terri Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC- Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) praises the launch of an Alabama Wastewater project in the Black Belt by Columbia World Projects. The project, Addressing the Gap in Reliable Affordable Wastewater Services to Improve Public Health, provides a $710,000 investment to pilot a new approach to wastewater treatment that is equitable, technically feasible and financially sustainable for underserved, low-income communities, like in Alabama's Black Belt. Columbia World Projects is a major initiative at Columbia University that mobilizes the university's researchers and scholars to work with governments, organizations, businesses and communities to tackle global challenges. The project is a collaborative effort by various disciplines of Columbia University with the University of Alabama; the University of South Alabama; Auburn University, the University of California, Irvine; the University of North Carolina; and a consortium of Alabama-based partners representing government agencies, community-based organizations and other stakeholders. I am grateful to Columbia World Projects for their investment in my district and in Alabama's rural Black Belt to address the challenges posed by failing wastewater infrastructure. This project will build upon the progress my office has made over the years to secure vital federal funding for cost-effective rural sewer and wastewater systems, said Rep. Terri Sewell. In Alabama and many rural communities across the country, failing septic tanks and deteriorating wastewater infrastructure has left an untold number of families with untreated sewage in their yards and local waterways. I have seen this crisis first-hand in the Black Belt. Thanks to this outstanding project, Alabama's 7th Congressional District will serve as a model for how we can successfully address the health and environmental impacts of failing wastewater infrastructure by providing rural Americans with affordable decentralized wastewater treatment systems that work. Nicholas Lemann, Di… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-votes-favor-updated-heroes-act | Rep. Sewell Votes in Favor of the Updated Heroes Act | 2020-10-01 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AL | Terri Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted in favor of the Updated Heroes Act, House Democrats' latest legislation to address the ongoing needs that have resulted from the COVID-19 public health crisis. This bill reflects current negotiations between Democrats and Republicans, as well as needs that have risen since the original Heroes Act passed the House of Representatives in May 2020. It is unfortunate that the White House and Senate Republicans have not been willing to compromise to provide additional money for ongoing relief to our communities, workers, and families, Sewell said. With passage of the Updated Heroes Act today, House Democrats' have given the White House and Senate Republicans one more chance to pass another stimulus bill that will continue to provide critical relief for the American people. The provisions in the Updated Heroes Act are essential to avert greater economic and health catastrophe for families, schools, small businesses, essential workers, and health care providers in Alabama's 7th Congressional District, Sewell continued. Not only does this legislation deliver much-needed resources to Alabama counties and cities, it also reflects House Democrats' willingness to compromise in good faith to ensure our country can weather this ongoing crisis. The Updated Heroes Act would provide counties and cities in Alabama's 7th Congressional District with $396 million in funding to cover coronavirus-related outlays and revenue loss and pay our health care workers, library staff, law enforcement, fire, transportation, EMS, teachers and other vital workers who keep us safe and are in danger of losing their jobs. A town-by-town breakdown of the estimated funding allocations for the 7th District under the Updated Heroes Act is available here. In addition to resources for our state, local, tribal and territorial governments, the Updated Heroes Act maintains key priorities from the original version of the legislation that passed the House in May. The bill also provides families with a sec… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewells-bill-naming-thomasville-post-office-after-postmaster-robert | Rep. Sewell's Bill Naming Thomasville Post Office After Postmaster Robert Ingram Passes by Unanimous Consent | 2020-09-30 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Democrat | Senate | AL | Terri Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC- Today, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) was joined by her colleagues in the House of Representatives in unanimously passing the bill she introduced, H.R. 5307, honoring the legacy of former Postmaster Robert Ingram by renaming the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 115 Nicol Avenue in Thomasville, Alabama, as the Postmaster Robert Ingram Post Office'. "I am thrilled that the House of Representatives passed my bill to rename the Thomasville post office after its long time former Postmaster Robert "Bob" Ingram, said Rep. Sewell. "A true patriot, Bob Ingram served his country in the Vietnam War as a U.S. Marine. He was appointed Postmaster in Thomasville, AL by President Johnson and faithfully served the people of Thomasville for over three decades. Postmaster Ingram was a dedicated public servant whose commitment to exemplary service - always with a smile - was an example to us all. I thank the Alabama Delegation and my House colleagues for unanimously joining me today in honoring Postmaster Ingram from Alabama's 7th Congressional District." "Mr. Bob Ingram was Thomasville's postmaster most of my childhood and adult life. His smile and personal service to his postal customers was a fixture in our post office," said Mayor Sheldon Day. "He was an exemplary public servant and a friend to all who knew him. I know our entire community is thrilled to know our post office will now bear his name in honor and remembrance of his loyal and dedicated service to Thomasville and its citizens! We thank Congresswoman Sewell, Sen. Shelby and our entire Alabama Congressional Delegation for working together to make this day possible." Bob Ingram loved his employees and his customers and treated them all like family. We are so proud of his legacy and so honored that his name will carry on with the Thomasville Post Office, said Postmaster Ingram's family in their statement. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-s-statement-nomination-judge-amy-coney-barrett-united-states | Rep. Sewells Statement on Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to United States Supreme Court | 2020-09-26 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Democrat | Senate | AL | Terri Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement on President Trump's nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as Associate Justice on the Supreme Court: The Supreme Court nomination by President Trump today, with the 2020 presidential election only 38 days away, denies the American people a voice in this very important decision. The nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett is clearly tainted by the hypocrisy of Senate Republicans to go back on their own promise not to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court so close to a presidential election. This standard articulated by Senate Republicans was applied against President Obama's nomination of Judge Merrick Garland eight months before the 2016 presidential election. This blatant power grab by Trump and Senate Republicans is especially disturbing given that the voting process has already begun with hundreds of thousands of voters having cast their ballots in the 2020 presidential election. Fairness and comity demand that the Senate not confirm any vacancy on the Supreme Court until the American people have chosen the next president. To do otherwise, I believe would undermine the very legitimacy of the Supreme Court. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/immediate-release-rep-sewell-votes-keep-government-open-and-extend-vital | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Rep. Sewell Votes to Keep Government Open and Extend Vital Programs | 2020-09-22 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Democrat | Senate | AL | Terri Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Sewell voted in support of the continuing resolution legislation H.R. 8337, which provides for the continuation of funding for the programs contained in the 12 annual appropriation acts for FY2020. The bill passed the House in a final vote of 359-57-1. I voted for today's legislation to avert a catastrophic government shutdown and fund the critical programs that my constituents depend on. At a time when our country is in the middle of a pandemic and millions of Americans are losing their homes and livelihoods to natural disasters, including hurricanes on the Gulf Coast, our government needs to be fully funded and operational so that the American people can get the resources they need, said Rep. Sewell. I am particularly proud of the provisions Democrats secured to save our seniors from a Medicare Part B premium hike, protect health, housing, and other programs for Veterans, and to provide repayment relief for our health care providers at the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. While I'm disappointed that Senate Republicans and White House didn't come to the table to agree to pass the long-term FY2021 funding bills that the House passed earlier this year, I look forward to working with my colleagues to make sure a long-term funding bill is passed before this CR expires in December. Additionally, an agreement on further Coronavirus relief legislation is desperately needed. Millions of Americans have lost their jobs and as the pandemic continues, municipalities, health care providers, essential workers, and small businesses are running out of resources from the CARES Act and relief is needed now. A list of the programs that Congresswoman Sewell worked directly with House appropriators to secure in the FY2020 funding bill, which are extended by today's continuing resolution, H.R. 8337, can be found here. Today's bill includes several other funding provisions that Congresswoman Sewell fought in recent months to secure and that benefit the 7th District, including funding and e… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/video-rep-sewells-trade-bill-caribbean-basin-countries-passes-house | VIDEO: Rep. Sewell's Trade Bill with Caribbean Basin Countries Passes House with Bipartisan Support | 2020-09-22 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Democrat | Senate | AL | Terri Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) applauded the passage of H.R. 991, a bipartisan bill, she introduced to reauthorize the U.S. Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) until September 2030. The legislation passed the House by unanimous voice vote. The CBTPA is a preferential trade agreement that provides for duty and quota-free access for apparel products manufactured in designated beneficiary Caribbean Basin region countries. CBTPA also requires that Caribbean Basin countries use U.S. formed yarns, fabrics, and thread. The CBTPA was first enacted in 2000 and is currently authorized through September 30, 2020. Eligible CBTPA countries include Barbados, Belize, Curacao, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, St. Lucia, and Trinidad and Tobago. As the lead sponsor of the legislation to reauthorize the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act, I am thrilled that Congress is taking action on this issue before the program expires at the end of the month," said Rep. Sewell. "CBTPA is such an important economic tool for the United States and each of our partner countries, and it is critical to our continued diplomatic relationships in the Caribbean Basin. The bipartisan effort to reauthorize this program will allow us to export more American-made goods and strengthen Western supply chains, while contributing to economic development and job creation in Haiti and other countries throughout the Caribbean Basin region. I am grateful for its passage by unanimous voice vote in the House, and I urge the Senate to take up this bill before the September 30th deadline. "I am incredibly grateful for Congresswoman Sewell's commitment to economic prosperity in the Republic of Haiti and the Caribbean region. The Extension of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA), H.R. 991, which has received bipartisan and bicameral support, is a testament to Congress' unwavering support for working families in Haiti and CARICOM countries. This legislation has created countless jobs and generated billions of dollars in revenu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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