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https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-commutation-mayor-langford-s-sentence Rep. Sewell Statement on Commutation of Mayor Langfords Sentence 2018-12-28 2018 2018-12 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. On Friday, December 28, Judge L. Scott Coogler of the Northern District of Alabama issued a ruling reducing the sentence of Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford to time served. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) has been in communication with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the Office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, and the White House, urging officials to permit Mayor Langford's release after she was informed by his attorneys of the Mayor's most recent hospitalization. As I have said before, justice should be fair, but merciful. I am deeply grateful to all those who heeded our renewed call for the immediate compassionate release of Mayor Larry Langford, said Rep. Terri Sewell. I want to thank the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama Jay Town, Senator Doug Jones, our federal partners, and all those who worked side-by-side with our office despite the government shutdown to secure Mayor Langford's release. The holiday season is a reminder of the importance of family, and the commutation of Mayor Langford's sentence means that our former Mayor can spend his final days at home in Alabama with loved ones. My prayers are with the whole Langford family as they reunite and provide comfort to Mayor Langford in the days and weeks ahead. Rep. Sewell previously advocated for the compassionate release of Mayor Langford in 2015 and 2016 during the Obama Administration. Mayor Langford has suffered from worsening chronic health conditions for years and meets all of the legal criteria for a reduction in sentence. ### 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 Vot… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/speeches/larry-langford-order Larry Langford Order 2018-12-28 2018 2018-12 Democrat House 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-renews-request-immediate-reduction-sentence-former-birmingham Rep. Sewell Renews Request for Immediate Reduction in Sentence of former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford 2018-12-26 2018 2018-12 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. On Wednesday, December 26, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) sent a letter to the Trump Administration renewing her request for an immediate reduction in sentence for former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford due to his deteriorating health. In spite of difficulty due to the government shutdown and the holiday season, Rep. Sewell has been in communication with the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the Trump Administration since Sunday, December 23, urging officials to permit Mayor Langford's release after Rep. Sewell was informed by Mayor Langford's attorneys of his most recent hospitalization. According to his attorneys, the former Mayor is in critical condition, and his family has been called to the federal prison in Kentucky where he is serving 15 years. During this season of hope, I am calling on the Trump Administration to act with compassion and immediately reduce Mayor Langford's sentence due to his deteriorating health, said Rep. Terri Sewell. Justice should be fair but also merciful. Mayor Larry Langford has served over eight years in federal prison and should spend his final days surrounded by family in Birmingham, Alabama. Rep. Sewell previously advocated for the compassionate release of Mayor Langford in 2015 and 2016 during the Obama Administration. Mayor Langford has suffered from worsening, chronic health conditions for years and meets all of the legal criteria for a reduction in sentence as an elderly inmate with medical conditions. ### 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-trump-s-government-shutdown Rep. Sewell Statement on Trumps Government Shutdown 2018-12-21 2018 2018-12 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. -At midnight on Friday, the United States federal government shut down after the Republican-led Congress and Trump Administration failed to pass legislation extending government funding. Congressional leaders had announced a bipartisan funding deal earlier in the week, but President Trump refused the deal because it did not include funding for a $5 billion border wall. It is unconscionable that President Trump would shut down the federal government to secure $5 billion for a wall that the American public does not want, said Rep. Terri Sewell. This Republican Congress could not find funding for teacher pay, for access to health care, or for infrastructure investments, but they are willing to trigger a shutdown to fund a border wall that is impractical, expensive, and ineffective. This is a one-two punch for American taxpayers, who will both have to pay for the expense of a government shutdown and are now being asked to pay for the expense of Trump's pet project. I urge Republican leadership and this Administration to come to their senses and work with Democrats to pass a funding bill that keeps our government open and focuses government funding on our top national priorities rather than Trump's border wall. According to a poll conducted this year by Gallup, 57 percent of the American public opposes expanding the construction of walls along the nation's Southern border. Academic studies reviewing the impact of walls and fences around the world fail to provide substantive evidence of the deterrent effect of physical barriers on immigration. In a 2016 study, the Migration Policy Institute found that walls appear to be relatively ineffective, in deterring illegal immigration. ### 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 C… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/jones-cruz-announce-house-passage-of-civil-rights-cold-case-legislation Jones, Cruz Announce House Passage of Civil Rights Cold Case Legislation 2018-12-21 2018 2018-12 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC Today, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation led by Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to require the review, declassification, and release of government records related to unsolved criminal civil rights cases. Senators Jones and Cruz have led a months-long bipartisan effort to provide public access to unsolved civil rights crime documents through their Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act. Congressman Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) led the companion legislation in the House of Representatives. Their bill will now go to the President's desk to be signed into law. This legislation has made a remarkable journey from its conception in a high school classroom to its passage in Congress today. From the students who first brought their draft bill to my attention years ago to the journalists and researchers who study these civil rights cold cases to my colleagues Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Bobby Rush, this was truly a team effort to do the right thing by these victims and their families. While we can't change history, we can and should do whatever we can to seek truth and healing. Today, we took an important step forward in the effort to ensure justice delayed is not justice denied, said Senator Jones. Senator Jones, who successfully prosecuted two of the former KKK members responsible for the bombing of the 16thStreet Baptist Church, has long been an advocate for greater access to civil rights cold case records. In 2007,he testified to the House Judiciary Committeein support of theEmmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Actthat established a special initiative in the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate civil rights cold cases. He spoke about the difficulty of prosecuting these cases so many years after the crimes were committed and pointed to the importance of sharing information in order to find the truth. This week has been a historic week for justice, Senator Cruz said. Crimes committed against Americans seeking their rightfu… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/video-senator-jones-statement-on-vote-to-continue-debate-on-government-funding VIDEO: Senator Jones Statement on Vote to Continue Debate on Government Funding 2018-12-21 2018 2018-12 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC U.S. Senator Doug Jones today released the statement below on his vote to proceed to debate on the continuing resolution bill passed by the House of Representatives. Senator Jones has been working with his colleagues on both sides of the aisle today to find common ground to fund the government. On Wednesday, the Senate passed with unanimous bipartisan support a bill that would have funded the federal government. Unfortunately, the House sent us a bill that clearly could not earn the necessary votes to pass in the Senate. Working with Senators Corker and Flake, and leadership of both parties, a commitment was forged that we would proceed with debate but that no further votes would be taken until an agreement is reached that would pass both houses of Congress and be signed by the President. In essence, my vote tonight was a vote to proceed to find common ground. It is only by finding common ground that we can fulfill our duty to govern effectively, said Senator Jones. Watch Senator Jones' remarks on the Senate floor after the vote. ### 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-116th-congress Rep. Sewell Selected as Chief Deputy Whip for the 116th Congress 2018-12-20 2018 2018-12 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. House Majority Whip-Elect James E. Clyburn has announced the Chief Deputy Whips selected for the 116th Congress. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL), who has served as a Chief Deputy Whip since she was appointed in the 113th Congress in 2013, was selected again to serve in the 116th Congress. I am proud to accept the honor of serving as one of Democratic Whip James Clyburn's Chief Deputy Whips for the 116th Congress, said Rep. Terri Sewell. I am thrilled to work side-by-side with our Democratic leadership team supporting an agenda focused on good-paying jobs, access to affordable health care, infrastructure investments, and democracy reforms. Working to advance these priorities with our Democratic leadership team and with my colleagues on the Steering and Policy Committee, I believe we can make a real difference for working families in Alabama and across the country in the new year. Rep. Clyburn announced ten total representatives who will serve as Chief Deputy Whips in the 116th Congress, including: Rep. John Lewis (GA-05) and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), who will serve as Senior Chief Deputy Whips, and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), Rep. G.K. Butterfield (NC-01), Rep. Peter Welch (VT-AL), Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), Rep. Shelia Jackson Lee (TX-18), Rep. Dan Kildee (MI-05), Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-31), and Rep. Henry Cuellar (TX-28) as Chief Deputy Whips. ### 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://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-jones-urges-secretary-devos-to-assist-students-impacted-by-recent-for-profit-campus-closures Senator Jones Urges Secretary DeVos to Assist Students Impacted by Recent For-Profit Campus Closures 2018-12-20 2018 2018-12 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC U.S. Senator Doug Jones today wrote to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on behalf of the students impacted by the Education Corporation of America's (ECA) sudden closure of its campuses nationwide. ECA represents Brightwood Career Institute, Brightwood College, Ecotech Institute, Golf Academy of America, and Virginia College throughout the country. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, ECA operates for-profit Virginia College campuses in Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, and Montgomery and serves more than 3,800 Alabama students. Of those students, 670 are using GI Bill benefits. Federal law allows for students who withdraw from a college 120 days before the school closes to be eligible for a discharge of their federal loans. In his letter, Senator Jones asks Secretary DeVos to use her authority to extend the period of relief to May 8, 2018. In his letter to Secretary DeVos, Senator Jones wrote, Though many of ECA's students and teachers were blindsided by the sudden closure, the higher education community was not. ECA is the third major for-profit chain in three years to collapse. Its shutdown continues a troubling pattern of for-profit closures that has devastated students, educators, and communities across the country. On December 6, 2018, Senator Jones wrote to ECA's CEO Stu Reed calling for ECA to help students navigate their options and understand the resources available to them. ECA operates more than 70 campuses nationwide and serves more than 20,000 students, including 4,000 who are veterans or military service members. Full text of the letter is available below and here. December 19, 2018 The Honorable Betsy DeVos Secretary of Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20202 Dear Secretary DeVos: I write today on behalf of the students affected by the closure of Education Corporation of America's (ECA) chain of for-profit colleges around the country. As you know, this closure will affect more than 20,000 students enrolled at mo… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/speeches/rep-sewell-2019-annual-report Rep. Sewell 2019 Annual Report 2018-12-19 2018 2018-12 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy I believe our democracy is stronger with transparency and that constituents deserve open communication from their elected officials. That is why, each year, I release my annual report, providing families in Alabama's 7th District with aneasy-to-follow guide to our work over the past year and our goals for the coming year. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/grants/guide-grants/issue-three-hundred-thirty-five-december-18-2018 Issue Three Hundred Thirty Five - December 18, 2018 2018-12-18 2018 2018-12 Democrat House 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://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/bipartisan-jones-cruz-bill-to-release-civil-rights-cold-case-records-passes-full-senate Bipartisan Jones-Cruz Bill to Release Civil Rights Cold Case Records Passes Full Senate 2018-12-17 2018 2018-12 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today announced that their bipartisan Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act has passed the Senate with unanimous bipartisan support. Senator Jones introduced the legislation in July to require the review, declassification, and release of government records related to unsolved criminal civil rights cases. Despite being nearly 50 years old, many of these documents are not publicly available and some remain classified unnecessarily. Since its introduction, Jones and Cruz have worked together to earn support for the bill both at the committee level and in the full Senate. This legislation means a great deal to the families and communities that have been impacted by these civil rights-era crimes, and I am so proud that we have been able to move the bill quickly through the Senate this year, said Senator Jones, a former U.S. Attorney who successfully prosecuted two former Klansmen in 2001 and 2002 for the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham that killed four young girls. I understand well how important it is to confront the darkest moments in our history so that we can begin to heal and move forward together. This bill will unlock records that can help us better understand that history and give victims' families a chance at a sense of closure. I thank Senator Cruz for his partnership in this effort and I look forward to seeing this bill move through the House and to the President's desk. During the civil rights movement, far too many violent crimes committed against black Americans went unsolved, Senator Cruz said. This bill attempts to address this injustice by disclosing case records so that the publicincluding private detectives, historians, victims, and victims' familiesmay access these files, pursue leads, and document these tragic events. I want to thank Sen. Jones for his efforts on this important bill. It is my hope that this bill will bring justice for the victims, closure to their families, a… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-jones-applauds-passage-of-the-modern-fish-act Senator Jones Applauds Passage of the Modern Fish Act 2018-12-17 2018 2018-12 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC U.S. Senator Doug Jones today released the statement below on the Senate's passage of the Modern Recreational Fisheries Management Act (Modern Fish Act, S.1520), a bill that will expand recreational fishing opportunities through improved data collection for fishery managers. The legislation, introduced by Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), recognizes that recreational anglers should not be subjected to the same regulations that commercial anglers must follow. Early on this year, I heard from hundreds of Alabamians who wrote to me in support of the Modern Fish Act legislation. As a recreational fisherman myself, I knew I wanted to be a part of this effort to bring our fisheries management practices into the 21st century and protect one of our most beloved pastimes for future generations. This is a smart policy change that will protect our fish stocks and support a vital part of our state's economy. I urge my colleagues in the House to take the next step by passing the legislation and sending it to the President, said Senator Jones. From the moment he stepped into office, Senator Jones has made it clear that he understands and appreciates the importance of recreational fishing to Alabama and the entire nation, said Mike Leonard, the American Sportfishing Association's Vice President of Government Affairs. The Modern Fish Act, which Senator Jones was instrumental in helping to pass out of the Senate, will bring much needed improvements to how federal marine fisheries are managed to the benefit of anglers, recreational fishing-dependent businesses and our precious marine resources. In Alabama, the boating and fishing industry supports more than 14,000 jobs and nearly 500 local businesses. Nationally, boaters and anglers fund the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund through boat and fishing item taxes and license fees. In 2017, the fund collected more than $600 million, more than half of which went to fund sportfish restoration across the country. Over the past eight … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-jones-hoeven-urge-president-trump-to-deliver-on-aid-for-farmers-hurt-by-chinas-retaliatory-tariffs Senators Jones, Hoeven Urge President Trump to Deliver on Aid for Farmers Hurt by Chinas Retaliatory Tariffs 2018-12-17 2018 2018-12 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC U.S. Senators Doug Jones (D-Ala.) and John Hoeven (R-N.D.) on Friday wrote to President Donald Trump calling on his administration to announce the second round of the agriculture tariff trade assistance. The first round of Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments was announced on August 27, 2018. The second round of assistance was anticipated on December 3, 2018, but has not been made publicly available. In their letter, Jones and Hoeven urged President Trump to act, writing, We believe that these payments are necessary in the hopes that the majority of farmers are able to break even this year. While the latest round of soybean purchases by China has received a positive response and is appreciated, the status of the current or future sales remains to be seen. We ask that you proceed with the second round of MFP payments and make the announcement before the end of the year. The first round of assistance included payments to producers of soybeans, sorghum, corn, wheat, cotton, dairy, and hogs based on the size of this year's harvest. Since the start of China's unfair retaliation, soybean sales and prices in particular have been hit hard. According to the Farm Bureau, it is estimated that soybean exports to China are down 97 percent and that prices per bushel have dropped by two dollars. Because of these challenges, some soybean producers have opted not to harvest or sell their crop, choosing instead to leave it stored or, in some cases, in their fields to rot. Full text of the letter is available below and here. December 14, 2018 President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: We are writing on behalf of our farmers, producers, and communities that have been harmed by the retaliatory tariffs imposed by China. Our farmers rely in large part on China for their commodities, and they have worked hard over decades to build these markets which are now unfairly being targeted by the Chinese government. Farmers have been waitin… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-jones-leads-effort-to-increase-financial-literacy-among-school-age-children Senator Jones Leads Effort to Increase Financial Literacy Among School-Age Children 2018-12-13 2018 2018-12 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC U.S. Senators Doug Jones (D-Ala.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) today introduced legislation that would establish a competitive grant program at the U.S. Department of Education to help states build in-school financial literacy programs, and to encourage community partnerships to promote financial literacy among school-age youth. The Youth Financial Learning Act of 2018 creates a grant for local school districts to implement, expand, or sustain financial literacy curriculum with the goal of enhancing student understanding of personal and consumer finance, including a focus on personal credit and student loan borrowing. Alabama is among the few states that requires personal finance education as a graduation requirement. These days, many high school juniors and seniors are making big financial decisions that will follow them the rest of their adult lives. Without strong financial literacy skills, they may not have the tools they need to fully understand the long-term impacts of these decisions. It's important that we prepare them for these financial choices well before they will need to make them, whether they are looking to take out loans forcollege now or eventually preparing to buytheir first home or start their own business, said Senator Jones. Financial literacy education will help students make smart financial decisions for their entire lives. I am proud to be a cosponsor of the Youth Financial Learning Act that will make it possible for local school districts to start and maintain financial literacy programs. Congress should pass this legislation to ensure that our students are equipped with these critical skills as they begin to prepare for their adult lives, said Senator Gillibrand. As we work to support job creation and expand economic opportunity for our young people, we also need to ensure that students are prepared to navigate their current and future finances, including student loan obligations, paying bills on time, establishing good credit, and even pla… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-jones-secures-senate-armed-services-committee-assignment Senator Jones Secures Senate Armed Services Committee Assignment 2018-12-13 2018 2018-12 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today announced he has been appointed to a position on the influential Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) when the 116th Congress convenes in January. The committee is key for Alabama, which is home to five military installations across the state that employ 8500 active duty service members and more than 23,000 civilians. More than 375,000 veterans, including 65,000 retirees, live in Alabama. In 2017, the Department of Defense spent $7.7 billion on contracts in Alabama. Alabama does not currently have any representation on the Senate committee. Alabama and its citizens have long played a significant role in our national defense, from building or maintaining ships and other vehicles to leading cutting-edge research and development to volunteering to serve in our armed forces. It is vital that we have a voice on the Senate Armed Services Committee, a role that I am honored to be able to fill in the next Congress. I am committed to serving as Alabama's advocate for a strong national defense, which also means a strong and prosperous economy in our state. I look forward to working with Chairman Inhofe and Ranking Member Reed to advocate for our service members and their families, and for a robust national defense posture that protects our interests at home and abroad, said Senator Jones. Senator Jones is a tremendous advocate for Alabama and a true champion for our service members and their families. I am pleased to welcome him to the committee and know he'll continue working on a bipartisan basis to help keep America strong militarily and economically, said Senator Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. In the new Congress, Senator Jones will remain on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee where he will continue to advocate for improved access to health care and quality educational opportunities for all Alabamians. Senator Jones will also continue to serve on the Senate Committee on Ba… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rural-septic-tank-access-act-passes-farm-bill-vote Rural Septic Tank Access Act Passes in Farm Bill Vote 2018-12-12 2018 2018-12 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. On Wednesday, December 12, the House of Representatives passed the Farm Bill in a bipartisan vote, including legislation sponsored by Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) and Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL) to address deteriorating wastewater infrastructure in rural communities. Known as the Rural Septic Tank Access Act (H.R. 5837), the legislation provides grants for the construction and repair of decentralized wastewater systems in underserved areas. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) introduced a companion bill in the Senate. The Farm Bill, including the Rural Septic Tank Access Act, now heads to the White House where it will be signed into law. Passage of the Rural Septic Tank Access Act is a huge victory for Alabama and for rural families across the country, said Rep. Terri Sewell. I have seen firsthand the economic, environmental, and health challenges created by failing sewer systems in Alabama. By investing in our rural communities and providing families with adequate resources to afford proper septic systems, the Rural Septic Tank Access Act takes an important step forward in our work to improve wastewater infrastructure in rural communities. As Congress considers bipartisan infrastructure reform in the new year, I will continue fighting for water and wastewater investments that protect our families' health and our environment. As a Farm Bill Conferee, I was proud to fight to include this language in the Farm Bill, said Rep. Mike Rogers. The Farm Bill is critically important to our state, and many Alabamians gain access to rural development and infrastructure through the Farm Bill. Rural America can't be left behind, and this language ensures that folks in our districts and across America have a way forward from failing wastewater infrastructure. The Farm Bill's Rural Septic Tank Access Act provision will expand the Household Water Well System Grant Program to provide grants of up to $15,000 for rural low- and moderate-income households to install or maintain individually-owned decentralized wastewa… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-doug-jones-champions-rural-alabama-priorities-in-final-farm-bill-legislation Senator Doug Jones Champions Rural Alabama Priorities in Final Farm Bill Legislation 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC U.S. Senator Doug Jones today supported passage of a final Farm Bill that includes several key priorities for Alabama that he championed. The bill is the result of months of bipartisan negotiations in the Senate and House, and is undertaken only once every five years. It strengthens important commodity safety net programs and other protections for farmers who take on this risky and costly venture. It also provides increased funding for communities across the country and addresses issues from rural development to conservation to food assistance and more. In total, Alabama's agriculture industry includes 43,000 farms, 580,000 jobs, and has an economic impact of roughly $70.4 billion. From timber, cotton, peanuts, and soybeans to peaches, blueberries, cattle, catfish, and poultry, Alabama's agricultural and forestry industries play a significant role in the state's economy. The bill includes Senator Jones' first piece of original legislation, the Rural Health Liaison Act, which will improve coordination of federal resources and expand health care access for rural Americans. It also includes provisions that will significantly increase funding for rural broadband, expands grants to install proper wastewater systems for rural residents, and supports programs for farmers of color, new farmers, and military veteran farmers. Senator Jones also successfully included a bipartisan provision to assist farmers who own and operate heirs property, who have long been shut out of federal programs due to a lack of certain documentation. That has been a concern particularly for African-American farmers in Alabama and across the South. This is a Farm Bill for rural Alabama and rural America, said Senator Jones. I'm proud that the final legislation ensures that our farmers have the support and resources they need to continue to do their important work. It also addresses several urgent issues for our state, particularly the need for expanded rural health care and broadband access. Since I arrived in the Senate in Janu… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-sewell-and-delbene-introduce-legislation-establishing-worker-access Reps. Sewell and DelBene Introduce Legislation Establishing Worker Access to Lifelong Learning and Training 2018-12-10 2018 2018-12 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) and Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) introduced the Lifelong Learning and Training Account Act. This bill would create a tax-preferred savings account with a generous government match to assist low and moderate-income workers seeking to retrain or upskill over the course of their careers. This legislation was introduced in the Senate by Senator Mark Warner (D-VA). Studies show that in the years ahead, more workers will be forced to learn new skills throughout their careers. The World Economic Forum estimates that by 2020, more than one-third of the core skill sets of most jobs will be skills that are not considered crucial to today's workforce. The Lifelong Learning and Training Account Act would give workers a portable, government-matched savings vehicle for lifelong learning so they can continue to work and provide for their families. If we want to grow our economy and create better jobs for American families, we have to invest in our nation's number one asset our workforce, said Rep. Sewell. That means providing our workers with opportunities to learn new skills and transition into competitive jobs in a changing economy. The Lifelong Learning and Training Account Act gives working families the tools they need to save for retraining and continuing education over the course of their careers. For workers in Alabama's 7th District and across the country, today's bill represents a step forward in our fight for better jobs, better pay, and a better future for our families. As our economy continues to change, workers must have access to the opportunities of tomorrow, said Rep. DelBene. Right now, many hardworking Americans don't have the skillsets to transition into a new job. This legislation will give those folks the tools to retrain and learn new skills so they can keep up with advances in technology and earn a good-paying job. Investing in these workers and helping them further their educations will yield benefits that help middle-class families thrive… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-jones-cotton-merkley-lead-bipartisan-effort-to-stop-predatory-unsolicited-loans Senators Jones, Cotton, Merkley Lead Bipartisan Effort to Stop Predatory Unsolicited Loans 2018-12-10 2018 2018-12 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC U.S. Senators Doug Jones (D-Ala.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today introduced legislation that would halt the predatory practice of mailing high-interest loans to consumers in the form of live checks. When consumers receive these loan checks, many unknowingly believe they have received money from their bank or financial institution, not realizing that the check is often a high-interest loan. The Unsolicited Loan Act of 2018 would prohibit this practice and ensure that consumers access loans only when they proactively apply for them. This legislation mirrors the decades old prohibition on the mailing of live credit cards. As working Americans look to make ends meet, lenders will often target cash-strapped families with these mailings. It is unconscionable that someone would take advantage of another person's dire financial situation to make a quick buck for themselves. We need to end this predatory lending tactic and pass this legislation to protect consumers and their pocketbooks, said Senator Jones. People should understand clearly when they are taking on debt. But because live' checks mailed directly to consumers don't require an application or any previous relationship with the consumer, many individuals don't realize that these checks are actually high-interest loans until it's too late. Just like Congress ended the practice of mailing live' credit cards nearly 50 years ago, Congress should pass our bill now to stop this underhanded practice, said Senator Cotton. When you receive a check in the mail, it's natural to assume that depositing it will helpnot hurtyour bottom line. But these checks don't pad consumers' pocketbooks; instead, they send them into a vortex of debt. The practice of mailing high-interest loans disguised as checks is unconscionable and clearly predatory. Today, we're sending a bipartisan message that this unacceptable practice must end, said Senator Merkley. Background on the Unsolicited Loan Act of 2018 It has been long recognized by Congress th… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-doug-jones-calls-on-birmingham-based-for-profit-corporation-ceo-to-assist-students-after-abrupt-nationwide-closure-announced Senator Doug Jones Calls on Birmingham-based For-Profit Corporation CEO to Assist Students After Abrupt Nationwide Closure Announced 2018-12-06 2018 2018-12 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC In response to news that Education Corporation of America (ECA) would be abruptly closing its campuses in Alabama and across the country, U.S. Senator Doug Jones wrote to CEO Stu Reed today calling for ECA to help students navigate their options and understand the resources available to them. ECA represents Brightwood Career Institute, Brightwood College, Ecotech Institute, Golf Academy of America, and Virginia College throughout the country. Based in Birmingham, ECA operates for-profit Virginia College campuses in Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, and Montgomery and serves more than 3,800 Alabama students. Of those students, 670 are using GI Bill benefits. The closures were announced yesterday and are effective this Friday. According to ECA's website, information for students is currently not expected to be available until on or around December 17, which could delay students from being able to transfer to another institution in time for the spring semester. In his letter, Jones urged Reed to speed up outreach and assistance to students, writing, After abruptly closing the doors, your decision to make students and families wait nearly two weeks to receive any information about their next steps is simply unacceptable. You have a responsibility to these students, including our veterans and service members, to ensure they have all of the tools and information they need to move forward, including the choice between receiving a discharge of their federal student loans or transferring to a similar program if they can find an institution willing to accept their credits. ECA operates more than 70 campuses nationwide and serves more than 20,000 students, including 4,000 who are veterans or military service members. Full text of Senator Jones' letter is below. December 6, 2018 Mr. Stu Reed Chief Executive Officer Education Corporation of America 3660 Grandview Parkway, Suite 300 Birmingham, AL 35243 Dear Mr. Reed: I am writing on behalf of the students in Alabama and acro… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/jones-gardner-to-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-ensure-veterans-are-repaid-their-full-gi-benefits Jones, Gardner to Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Veterans are Repaid their Full GI Benefits 2018-12-04 2018 2018-12 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC Today, U.S. Senators Doug Jones (D-Ala.) and Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) will introduce theFix Immediately Outstanding Underpayments (IOUs) for Student VeteransAct, legislation that will force the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay student veterans money they are entitled to, but did not receive because of the VA's own error. When the VA failed to implement the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017, many student veterans did not receive the full benefits they are entitled to. Last Friday, Senator Jonessent a letterto the senior VA leader overseeing GI Bill benefits seeking answers from the VA about the situation. Jones also joined his colleagues last week in abipartisan letter, led by Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and John Boozman (R-Ark.), calling on the VA Inspector General to launch an investigation into allegations that the VA would not be reimbursing veterans for any missed or underpaid benefits. The Jones-Gardner legislation will set up a commission at the VA to ensure all monthly stipends are audited, and force the VA to pay back students who were underpaid. Additionally this legislation will ensure the VA does not take back money from students they overpaid through their error. When young men and women step up to serve our country in uniform, we make a solemn promise to have their backs when they come home, said Senator Jones. We commit to provide them the tools needed to re-enter civilian life and to earn an education that will enable them to serve our communities in new ways. When I heard that thousands of veterans in Alabama and across the country were being underpaid or not paid at all for their GI Bill benefits and that the VA might not make them whole, I was appalled. While I'm glad the VA has since begun to reverse course, action from Congress is needed to make sure that these veterans receive what they're owed. The VA let these veterans down and this cannot be tolerated,said Senator Gardner.First, the VA made a mistake and did not properly pa… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-doug-jones-statement-on-the-passing-of-giles-perkins Senator Doug Jones Statement on the Passing of Giles Perkins 2018-12-03 2018 2018-12 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Birmingham, Ala. U.S. Senator Doug Jones today released the following statement on the passing of Giles Perkins, his friend and 2017 Senate campaign chairman: It is with great sadness today that Louise and I mourn the loss of our dear friend Giles Perkins, who had fought fiercely against cancer for several years. Giles was more than just an accomplished attorney, community activist and brilliant political advisor and strategist. He understood Alabama's complicated history, but also had the vision to see what our collective future could hold if we worked together. Anyone who crossed paths with him, be it in politics or through his remarkable community service projects, saw his passion for making our stateand the entire Souththe best version of itself. He challenged me constantly so much so that I affectionately dubbed him Yoda' on the campaign trail last year. His tough love approach, and his ability to see the bigger picture, made me a better candidate and most certainly a better U.S. Senator. I will always cherish his friendship. To his wife Hillery, and their children Barton, Hugh and Beverly, Louise and I share our deepest condolences and our commitment to carry on his legacy by fighting for a brighter future for Alabama. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-doug-jones-statement-on-the-passing-of-former-president-george-hw-bush Senator Doug Jones Statement on the Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush 2018-12-01 2018 2018-12 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Birmingham, Ala. U.S. Senator Doug Jones today issued the following statement regarding the passing of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush: I was deeply saddened this morning by the news of President George H.W. Bush's passing. President Bush served the United States of America throughout his lifewith honor and dignity, both at war and here at home, as a Navy pilot, a diplomat, and a statesman. He made the most of his 94 years of life and he set an example we should all strive to follow, especially his unwavering dedication to his family and to our country. Louise and I send our heartfelt condolences to the entire Bush familyas they grievethe loss of their beloved patriarch. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-doug-jones-calls-for-answers-from-va-on-failure-to-pay-full-gi-benefits-to-veterans-and-their-families Senator Doug Jones Calls for Answers from VA on Failure to Pay Full GI Benefits to Veterans and Their Families 2018-11-30 2018 2018-11 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Birmingham, Ala. U.S. Senator Doug Jones today wrote to the senior leader overseeing GI Bill benefits at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeking answers on behalf of Alabama veterans about the department's failure to pay thousands of veterans the GI Bill benefits they have earned. This follows areportthis week that the VA did not plan to reimburse veterans who were underpaid as a result of technical errors. An estimated total of 360,000 veterans may be impacted by the errors. In his letter to VA Under Secretary for Benefits Paul Lawrence, Senator Jones wrote, I am gravely concerned about the impact these errors have had on the thousands of Alabama veterans and their family members who rely on the timely and predictable disbursement of GI Bill benefits. Specifically, I am referring to cases like the one I recently heard about involving a student in my state who lost a parent in combat having to wage her own fight for several months just to have her tuition disbursement corrected. While this student's case was resolved favorably and her financial good standing restored after several anxiety-filled months, I am told that there may be thousands of other similar cases still pending in Alabama. Jones' letter requests the VA to provide Alabama-specific information about the impact of these errors on veterans and their families in the state, in addition to more details on the agency's plans to fix the problem and make the impacted beneficiaries whole again. Senator Jones also joined his colleagues today in abipartisan letter, led by Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and John Boozman (R-Ark.), calling on the VA Inspector General to launch an investigation into allegations that the VA would not be reimbursing veterans for any missed or underpaid benefits. In their letter, the lawmakers ask about how the technical errors occurred, how quickly any reimbursements will be made, and how the VA plans to make sure all benefits will continue to be paid out without interruption. Full text of Senator Jone… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-jones-leads-bipartisan-call-for-additional-funds-for-hurricane-michael-recovery Senator Jones Leads Bipartisan Call for Additional Funds for Hurricane Michael Recovery 2018-11-30 2018 2018-11 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Birmingham, Ala. U.S. Senator Doug Jones today announced his continued efforts to support Alabamians recovering from Hurricane Michael with a direct appeal to Senate leadership urging support for disaster assistance for Alabama farmers and the state's agriculture community. Senator Jones and Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) led the letter and were joined by Senators David Perdue (R-Ga.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Richard Burr (R-N.C.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), whose states were also affected by hurricanes in September and October. In their letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), the senators wrote, We believe it is our duty as Members of Congress to step in and assist farmers and others who are in need. We ask that as leaders of the United States Senate you direct this body to work with the House of Representatives to include emergency appropriations for those states affected by Hurricanes Florence and Michael in the next appropriations bill the Senate considers. Hurricane Michael caused an estimated $307 million in damages and the loss of more than 2,500 jobs in Alabama. The combined losses from Hurricanes Florence and Michael cost other states additional billions in agriculture production and job losses. Cotton was ruined during a crucial harvest period, destroying what promised to be a historically high yield. Peanuts, sweet potatoes, and a multitude of other fruits and vegetables that were not yet harvested rotted in the soil. High winds leveled acres of timber stands and pecan trees and demolished poultry, pork, and cattle barns, killing and dispersing animals and livestock, the letter continued. SenatorJoneshas continued to work with federal, state, local leaders, and residents to ensure that Alabama gets the resources it needs to fully recover from this devastating hurricane. He recently visited the Wiregrass region tolisten to localfarmersto better understand t… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-congratulates-116th-congress-caucus-leadership-representative Rep. Sewell Congratulates 116th Congress Caucus Leadership Representative Jamie Raskin 2018-11-29 2018 2018-11 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. On Thursday, November 29, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) released the following statement congratulating Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) on his election as Caucus Leadership Representative, a leadership position for Members who have served five terms or less. I congratulate Congressman Jamie Raskin on his election as Caucus Leadership Representative for the House Democratic Caucus in the 116th Congress. He is a strong leader who is committed to working with Democratic Members from across the political spectrum on the issues which matter most to America's working families. Rep. Raskin will be a powerful voice for newer Members on our Caucus's leadership team. Democrats are ready to get to work expanding economic opportunity for working families, decreasing healthcare costs, modernizing our nation's infrastructure, and restoring our democracy. In the 116th Congress, I will do all I can to help Rep. Raskin and our Caucus leadership team win victories on these important issues. ### 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-shooting-ej-bradford-jr Rep. Sewell Statement on Shooting of E.J. Bradford, Jr. 2018-11-26 2018 2018-11 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy BIRMINGHAM, AL On Thursday, November 22, a Hoover police officer fatally shot Mr. Emantic Fitzgerald EJ Bradford, Jr. of Hueytown, AL at the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover. Following the shooting, the Hoover Police Department mistakenly claimed EJ Bradford had fired shots at the mall, injuring two other people. The State Bureau of Investigation of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will lead the investigation into the events of November 22. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) releases the following statement: Today I join with the community in calling for justice for E.J. and the other victims. The senseless tragedy that led to the death of Emantic E.J. Bradford, Jr. must be thoroughly investigated and all the facts brought into the light, said Rep. Terri Sewell. My heartfelt prayers are with E.J.'s family and all those injured and impacted by this tragic event. As a community, we must insist that ALEA, the Hoover Police Department and all law enforcement involved, conduct this investigation with the utmost transparency to the public. Tragedies like this one erode the public trust. Through accountability and transparency, it is my hope we can get to the truth of the events that transpired that evening and get justice for the victims. ### 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://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-jones-toomey-and-carper-request-government-accountability-office-review-of-commerce-department-tariff-exclusion-process Senators Jones, Toomey and Carper Request Government Accountability Office Review of Commerce Department Tariff Exclusion Process 2018-11-26 2018 2018-11 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Doug Jones (D-Ala.), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), and Tom Carper (D-Del.) today wrote to Comptroller General Gene Dodaro of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to request a formal review of the tariff exclusion process administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The Commerce Department exclusion process for the Trump Administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum has generated a large backlog of petitions and has placed significant burdens on American businesses. The 25-percent tariffs on steel and 10-percent tariffs on aluminum were the result of a section 232 investigation that examined whether these imports were a threat to U.S. national security. As a result of the section 232 actions, U.S. trading partners have levied retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars of American exports. In addition, several countries, including U.S. allies like Canada, Mexico, and the European Union (EU), have filed disputes against the United States using the World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute mechanism, the senators wrote. They continued, Members of Congress and U.S. businesses have repeatedly raised concerns about the pace, transparency, and fairness of the section 232 steel and aluminum exclusion process. For example, the Senate Finance Committee and industry groups have called on Commerce to clarify the criteria it uses to determine whether to grant an exclusion from the tariffs. In July 2018, at a House Ways and Means subcommittee hearing, businesses vocalized concerns about the backlog of exclusion applications and the challenges small businesses have faced in accessing adequate resources to navigate the exclusion process. By the end of October, Commerce had received 49,301 exclusion petitions (including resubmissions) and had issued decisions for just 16,567 (34 percent) of them. In their letter, the senators call for GAO to investigate key questions about the current process, including how to improve the pace of review, the cost to taxpayers, the amount of technical support provid… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/video-senator-doug-jones-hears-from-alabama-manufacturing-and-agriculture-leaders-about-the-impacts-of-tariffs-on-their-businesses VIDEO: Senator Doug Jones Hears from Alabama Manufacturing and Agriculture Leaders About the Impacts of Tariffs on their Businesses 2018-11-20 2018 2018-11 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Mobile, Ala. On Monday in Mobile, U.S. Senator Doug Jones led a field roundtable on behalf of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) to examine the effects of the Administration's tariffs and trade policies on Alabama manufacturers and farmers. Participating speakers included leaders from all four major automakers in Alabama, the steel industry, the Port of Mobile, and farmers of soy, peanuts, sweet potatoes, and cotton. Highlights from the roundtable discussion are included below. I am troubled by the growing global trade war, not least because of the high cost to Alabama citizens. Alabama is an exporting state. More than 560,000 Alabama jobs are supported by trade.Our farmers send their crops across the globe and we are the third-highest exporter of automobiles.I have heard estimates from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce that the trade war could have an impact on as much as $4.4 billion in Alabama exports, Senator Jones said in his opening remarks. Jones continued, Despite many concerns with the administration's current trade policies, I also understand the need to address the bad actors. I grew up in Fairfield in the shadow of [the U.S. Steel] mill. I worked at that steel mill one summer in the cotton tie mill ten hours a day, six days a weekit was good work and [those were] great-paying jobs and it built a middle class.So I know the impacts of global trade on the steel industry and where things have gone and how illegally subsidized steel has hurt my city, has hurt my state, and has hurt this country. It is a national security concern. A strong steel industry is important for our national securitythere is no question about it and we can't stand idly by. WHAT THE EXPERTS SAID AT THE ROUNDTABLE: Auto manufacturers and farmers weigh in on the harmful impacts of tariffs on their products: Allyson Edwards, Assistant Division Manager, Honda Manufacturing of Alabama: The potential cumulative impact of new trade policies is unsettling for those in our … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/usda-announces-234-million-uniontown-wastewater-solution USDA Announces $23.4 Million for Uniontown Wastewater Solution 2018-11-16 2018 2018-11 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. On Friday, November 16, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a $23.4 million grant to address an ongoing wastewater treatment crisis in Uniontown, Alabama. USDA will work with the municipality to create an outside board which will oversee the development of a new wastewater system for Uniontown residents. Earlier this year, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) helped secure an increase of $1.8 billion in an omnibus funding bill for USDA water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Today's grant announcement is a huge victory for Uniontown that will have a real-life impact for thousands of Alabamians living in the rural Black Belt, said Rep. Terri Sewell. Thank you to Senators Richard Shelby and Doug Jones, Congressman Robert Aderholt, USDA State Rural Development Director Chris Beeker, and all of the state and local stakeholders who helped to make this investment possible. No American family should have to live without access to safe wastewater treatment in the 21st Century. I have met with families in rural Alabama who struggle with the health and economic challenges created by failing wastewater systems. Every day, their stories inspire my fight in Congress for stronger investments in our wastewater infrastructure. USDA's assistance in Uniontown is an important step forward, but the wastewater crisis facing Alabama's rural Black Belt is not over. We must continue fighting for Uniontown, Lowndes County, and all of our state's residents who have to live with inadequate basic resources. For over a decade, failing wastewater infrastructure has created enormous health and economic challenges for communities in rural Alabama. Since 2016, the issue has received national and international attention, with the release of a United Nations-sponsored report this year highlighting the failure of wastewater infrastructure in Alabama's rural Black Belt. In March, Rep. Sewell worked with House appropriators to secure $1.8 billion in additional funding for water and wastewater infrastructure unde… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/advisory-rep-sewell-hold-town-hall-selma-al-nov-19 Advisory: Rep. Sewell to hold town hall in Selma, AL on Nov 19 2018-11-15 2018 2018-11 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy Birmingham, AL --On Monday, November 19, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) will continue her annual Congress in Your Community tour by hosting a town hall meeting in Selma, Alabama. The town hall will provide an opportunity for residents of the 7th Congressional District to share their views and concerns and hear updates on the latest in Congress. WHEN: Monday, November 19, 2018 WHERE: Selma Interpretive Center 2 Broad St. Selma, AL 36701 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM WHO: Rep. Sewell will host a Congress in Your Community Town Hall in Selma. BACKGROUND: Rep. Sewell hosts a Congress in Your Community town hall tour 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. ### 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://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/02/07/2019/senators-jones-barrasso-and-bennet-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-tackle-chronic-wasting-disease- Senators Jones, Barrasso, and Bennet Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Chronic Wasting Disease 2018-11-15 2018 2018-11 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) joined Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.)and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) in introducing legislation to increase wildlife managers' ability to keep wildlife healthy. The bill authorizes a special resource study to determine how chronic wasting disease (CWD) spreads and could be prevented in deer and elk. CWD can affect both wild and domestic herds of deer and elk in 25 states. However, state recommendations for preventing the spread of the disease vary. The bill would give state wildlife agencies and wildlife experts information to conduct targeted research on how the disease is transmitted, determine which areas are most at risk, and develop consistent advice for hunters to prevent further spread. As an avid outdoorsman and hunter, I am deeply troubled by the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease, said Senator Jones. This disease is threatening to impact the wildlife population in Alabama just as it has in a number of other states throughout the country. That's why it is so vital for the Senate to pass legislation that will ultimately give state and local wildlife officials the tools they need to contain the spread of CWD. Chronic wasting disease has negatively affected white-tailed and mule deer in Wyoming for decades, said SenatorBarrasso. To protect our wildlife populations and our hunters, we need to know more about how this disease is spread and which areas are most at risk. Our bill gives wildlife managers the tools they need to research and identify exactly where chronic wasting disease is most prominent and how we can better prevent it. It's a critical first step to addressing this debilitating disease and keeping our wildlife herds healthy. The deer and elk herds affected by Chronic Wasting Disease are a critical part of Colorado's wildlife heritage and economy, said Senator Bennet. We need to learn more about containing CWD, and this bipartisan legislation will provide the information state wildlife professionals need to align their work and prevent further … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-jones-barrasso-and-bennet-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-tackle-chronic-wasting-disease- Senators Jones, Barrasso, and Bennet Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Chronic Wasting Disease 2018-11-15 2018 2018-11 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) joined Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.)and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) in introducing legislation to increase wildlife managers' ability to keep wildlife healthy. The bill authorizes a special resource study to determine how chronic wasting disease (CWD) spreads and could be prevented in deer and elk. CWD can affect both wild and domestic herds of deer and elk in 25 states. However, state recommendations for preventing the spread of the disease vary. The bill would give state wildlife agencies and wildlife experts information to conduct targeted research on how the disease is transmitted, determine which areas are most at risk, and develop consistent advice for hunters to prevent further spread. As an avid outdoorsman and hunter, I am deeply troubled by the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease, said Senator Jones. This disease is threatening to impact the wildlife population in Alabama just as it has in a number of other states throughout the country. That's why it is so vital for the Senate to pass legislation that will ultimately give state and local wildlife officials the tools they need to contain the spread of CWD. Chronic wasting disease has negatively affected white-tailed and mule deer in Wyoming for decades, said SenatorBarrasso. To protect our wildlife populations and our hunters, we need to know more about how this disease is spread and which areas are most at risk. Our bill gives wildlife managers the tools they need to research and identify exactly where chronic wasting disease is most prominent and how we can better prevent it. It's a critical first step to addressing this debilitating disease and keeping our wildlife herds healthy. The deer and elk herds affected by Chronic Wasting Disease are a critical part of Colorado's wildlife heritage and economy, said Senator Bennet. We need to learn more about containing CWD, and this bipartisan legislation will provide the information state wildlife professionals need to align their wo… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-and-mayor-woodfin-joint-statement-indictment-north-birmingham Rep. Sewell and Mayor Woodfin Joint Statement on Indictment in North Birmingham Superfund Site Ethics Case 2018-11-14 2018 2018-11 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy BIRMINGHAM, AL On Tuesday, November 13, a Jefferson County grand jury indicted the Southeast regional administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and a former Alabama Environmental Management Commissioner for violating state ethics laws in his work to stop the listing of North Birmingham's Superfund site on the EPA's National Priorities List (NPL). This week's indictment is a step in the right direction for residents of North Birmingham who were the victim of corruption and hazardous pollution, said Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell. We still have work to do seeking justice for families whose homes and communities have been contaminated. The charges brought against Trey Glenn provide additional evidence that the EPA's initial review of the North Birmingham site was undermined by a misinformation campaign, and that North Birmingham should be reconsidered for the National Priority List. No family should have to live with a contaminated backyard, and no community should be left to clean up decades of industrial waste. We must continue fighting for a full cleanup of North Birmingham until our whole community is made safe. Rep. Terri A. Sewell led a tour of the Superfund site in August along with Mayor Randall Woodfin and other city, state and neighborhood leaders. The site consists of contaminated soil from industrial pollution. Rep. Sewell, Mayor Woodfin, and Sen. Doug Jones have called on the EPA to consider North Birminham for the NPL. The corruption and the appearance of corruption has destroyed the public's confidence in this process, which has hijacked efforts to clean up the North Birmingham community, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said. The people of North Birmingham deserve a transparent process in order to restore their community and the resources needed to make them and their neighborhoods whole. ### 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… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-jones-and-alexander-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-delay-auto-tariffs Senators Jones and Alexander Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Delay Auto Tariffs 2018-11-14 2018 2018-11 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Doug Jones (D-Ala.) and Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today introduced theAutomotive Jobs Act of 2018, a bipartisan bill to delay President Trump's recently proposed 25-percent tariff on imported cars, trucks, and auto parts. At the President's direction, the U.S. Commerce Department initiated a Section 232 investigation in May to determine whether imported automobiles, trucks, and parts are a threat to U.S. national security and to subsequently levy tariffs. The senators' legislation requires the International Trade Commission (ITC) to conduct a comprehensive study of the well-being, health, and vitality of the United States automotive industry before tariffs could be applied. These tariffs are a tax on American consumers and they're going to cost Alabama jobs,said Senator Jones. I share the President's goal to reinvigorate manufacturing and secure trade deals that benefit our country, but not at the expense of one of Alabama's biggest job creators. This bipartisan legislation will hold the Administration accountable by ensuring it has all of the facts about the positive impact American automakers have on their communities, regardless of where they're headquartered. With that information in hand, the Administration could no longer make the ridiculous claim that this industry is somehow a national security threat. This bill would delay the administration's proposed 25 percent tariff on automobiles and automotive parts imported into the United States until the President has a second opinion from the International Trade Commission about the effect those tariffs would have on the more than 7 million jobs in the American automotive industry,said Senator Alexander.About 136,000 of those auto jobs are in Tennessee, one third of our state's manufacturing jobs. The president has gotten the world's attention with his tariffs, but what deserves more attention is his long term solution zero tariffs, zero barriers, which is, as the president said at the G7 summit in June, the way it should be.' … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-announces-run-caucus-leadership-representative Rep. Sewell Announces Run for Caucus Leadership Representative 2018-11-08 2018 2018-11 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. On Wednesday, November 7, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) announced her bid for Caucus Leadership Representative, a leadership position reserved for Members who have served five terms or less. As a Southern Democrat who represents the urban and rural heartland, I know that our party needs to engage progressive, moderate, and conservative communities in order to build a winning coalition, said Rep. Terri Sewell. We need a diversity of voices at the leadership table that reflect both geographical and ideological perspectives. In the next Congress, our Caucus must work with House Democrats from across the political spectrum to craft an agenda that focuses our work on the issues Americans care about most. With input from all of our Members, I believe the Democratic Caucus can win over American voters across the country and across ideologies with our fight for working families. First elected in 2010, Rep. Sewell was re-elected this week to serve her fifth term in the House of Representatives. Rep. Sewell currently serves as Vice Chair of the New Democrat Coalition, as a Chief Deputy Whip for the Democratic Caucus, as a Member of the Steering and Policy Committee, and as Co-Chair of the Voting Rights Caucus. The full text of her letter can be found below: November 7, 2018 Dear Democratic Colleagues: After Tuesday's election-night victory, Democrats have an opportunity for the first time in a decade to refocus Congress on the needs of America's working families. As the new Democratic majority in the House of Representatives charts a course forward, I am seeking your support for my candidacy for Caucus Leadership Representative, a leadership position reserved for Members who have served five terms or less. As a Democrat from Alabama, I have practical experience working to win over progressive, moderate, and conservative communities where independent and swing voters decide elections. My experience campaigning for Senator Doug Jones in Alabama's 2017 special election taught me that with the right me… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-jones-calls-for-president-trump-to-approve-individual-assistance-for-alabamians-impacted-by-hurricane-michael Senator Jones Calls for President Trump to Approve Individual Assistance for Alabamians Impacted by Hurricane Michael 2018-11-08 2018 2018-11 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Birmingham, Ala. Today, U.S. Senator Doug Jones wrote a letter to President Trump to request approval for Individual Assistance (IA) grants for Alabamians who were impacted by Hurricane Michael last month. A Major Disaster Declaration was approved earlier this week, but it only provided Public Assistance (PA) grants. PA funds can be directed to local governments and community organizations, but cannot go to individuals who are recovering from a natural disaster. IA grants are vital in order for impacted Alabamians to fully recover. The Alabama Emergency Management Agency has requested the IA grants and provided additional evidence to demonstrate that certain Alabama counties qualify for assistance. The people of Alabama are grateful for the Public Assistance grants approved in the Major Disaster Declaration dated November 5, 2018, but more relief is clearly needed, Senator Jones wrote. I am aware that a determination as to the availability of Individual Assistance (IA) grants is still under review, and I urge you to approve IA grants as soon as possible. The effects of Hurricane Michael have been devastating to our state, and without individual federal assistance, many areas may never fully recover. Pointing out that neighboring counties in Florida and Georgia received IA grants, Jones went on to write, The people and the State of Alabama are resilient, but as in Georgia and Florida, the recovery efforts in this case require resources beyond their reserves. Senator Jones continues to engage with federal, state, local leaders, and residents to ensure that Alabama gets the resources it needs to fully recover from this devastating hurricane. Last week, he visited the Wiregrass region to listen to local farmers to better understand the extent of the damage their crops sustained as well as their unique recovery needs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has not yet approved the State of Alabama's application for an agricultural disaster declaration, which Senator Jones supported in a recent letter to USDA Se… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-jones-backs-request-for-agricultural-disaster-declaration-to-aid-alabama-farmers-impacted-by-hurricane-michael Senator Jones Backs Request for Agricultural Disaster Declaration to Aid Alabama Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Michael 2018-10-18 2018 2018-10 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Birmingham, Ala. U.S. Senator Doug Jones today wrote to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue to support a request by Governor Ivey to declare parts of southeast Alabama as agricultural disaster areas as a result of Hurricane Michael. By obtaining this declaration, farmers in the region whose crops were damaged or destroyed would be eligible to apply for additional support from USDA. Due to the hurricane, a preliminary damage assessment has estimated that cotton producers have suffered the most. According to the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Alabama farmers have lost a little over $100 million in cotton. For the cotton that has remained, it will be priced at less than market value due to the lower quality, Senator Jones wrote. Agriculture contributes greatly to the economy of Alabama, particularly in the Wiregrass region. I will continue to stand behind our farmers and help them during this challenging time. Alabama farmers can visit the USDA's Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool to learn about additional recovery programs for which they may be eligible. Those in Barbour, Dale, Geneva, Henry, and Houston counties are already eligible for special assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Full text of Senator Jones' letter is below and available here. Dear Secretary Perdue: I am writing to support Governor Kay Ivey's request to declare the appropriate counties in Alabama as agricultural disaster areas following the devastation caused by Hurricane Michael. Due to the hurricane, a preliminary damage assessment has estimated that cotton producers have suffered the most. According to the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Alabama farmers have lost a little over $100 million in cotton. For the cotton that has remained, it will be priced at less than market value due to the lower quality. Further, it is estimated that with infrastructure repairs and crop damage to all commodities, the overall cost will be approximately $200 million … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-holds-five-town-hall-tour-greene-hale-marengo-choctaw-and Rep. Sewell Holds Five-Town Hall Tour in Greene, Hale Marengo, Choctaw, and Clarke Counties 2018-10-12 2018 2018-10 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy BIRMINGHAM, AL - On Monday, October 15, and Tuesday, October 16, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) will continue her annual Congress in Your Community tour by hosting a series of five town halls in Greene, Hale, Marengo, Choctaw and Clarke Counties. The town halls on Monday, October 15, will take place in Eutaw and Moundville. The town halls on Tuesday, October 16, will take place in Demopolis, Butler, and Thomasville. The town halls, which are free and open to the public, provide residents with an opportunity to share their views and hear updates on the latest in Congress. MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 Greene County Monday, October 15, 2018 2:00 PM 3:00 PM Eutaw City Hall 116 Main St.Eutaw, AL 35462 Hale County Monday, October 15, 2018 4:00 PM 5:00 PM Moundville Community Activities Center 39750 Alabama Highway 69 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 Marengo County Tuesday, October 16, 2018 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Theo Ratliff Activity Center 306 1st Ave.Demopolis, AL 36732 Choctaw County Tuesday, October 16, 2018 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Choctaw General Hospital 410 Vanity Fair Ave. Butler, AL 36904 Clarke County Tuesday, October 16, 2018 4:00 PM 5:00 PM Thomasville Civic Center 559 W. Front St. N Thomasville, AL 36784 BACKGROUND: Rep. Sewell hosts a Congress in Your Community town hall tour 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. ### 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 Congress… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/advisory-rep-sewell-host-grants-workshop-tuscaloosa-securing-broadband Advisory: Rep. Sewell to Host Grants Workshop in Tuscaloosa on Securing Broadband Grants 2018-10-11 2018 2018-10 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy TUSCALOOSA, AL On Thursday, October 18, 2018, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) will host a Grants Workshop in Tuscaloosa on Securing Broadband Grants. The workshop will focus on grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as well as grants from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). Participants will hear from federal and state representatives about the USDA Community Connect Grant Program as well as the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund. The Community Connect Grant Program is a broadband grants program that provides community access to broadband services in unserved areas through a one-time grant. The Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund was created to achieve high-speed broadband services in unserved rural Alabama. Both grants are open to organizations such as universities, private companies, and cooperatives. This workshop is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. WHEN: Thursday, October 18, 2018 1:00 PM 3:00 PM WHERE: Stillman College Houston H. Harte Center 3601 Stillman Blvd Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 PRE-REGISTRATION: https://broadbandgrantsworkshop.eventbrite.com Same-day registration will also be available TO STAY UP-TO-DATE: Subscribe to the Biweekly Guide to Grants Our office's Guide to Grants newsletter provides biweekly email updates offering guidance and key resources to help eligible grant-seekers find information on federal grants, loans, and nonfinancial assistance for projects, as well as on private funding. ### 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… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-doug-jones-applauds-passage-of-water-resources-development-act Senator Doug Jones Applauds Passage of Water Resources Development Act 2018-10-10 2018 2018-10 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Doug Jones today applauded the Senate's passage of the Water Resources Development Act(WRDA), which modernizes water infrastructureand addresses flood prevention,mitigation, and environmental restorationneeds. The bipartisan bill passedoverwhelminglyon a 99-1 vote. TheWater Resources Development Actproactively addresses a number of concerns with our nation's water infrastructure in a broad, bipartisan wayandwillbenefit our local economy.I'm proud that several provisions for Alabama were included in this comprehensive bill, including oneto protectcivil rights treasures in theCity of Selma. Working with my colleagues, I helped toinclude a provision that will protectthe city's historic landmarksfrom the devastating effects of erosion along the Selma River bank caused by years of hurricanes and severe storms. I was also proud to support another provision that will make major parts of the Tuscaloosa Riverwalk revitalization and commercialization possible. The Riverwalk is a key component of the city's economic development plan and will enhance the cultural life of downtown Tuscaloosa.Lastly,Iam glad that this bill includes bipartisan legislation I've cosponsored toauthorizegrantsfor household wastewater systems,which are urgentlyneededacross rural Americato address public health crises like those in rural Alabama and other parts of the country,said Senator Jones. WRDAincludes several bipartisan provisions Senator Jones championed that benefit Alabama, including: A provision calling for an expedited study of erosion along the bank of the Selma River that has endangered historic civil rights landmarks; A provision facilitating the conveyance of Army Corps of Engineers property along the Black Warrior River to the City of Tuscaloosa for the purpose of extending the Tuscaloosa Riverwalk and continuing the advancement of their premiereconomic development projects in the downtown area; and, A provision authorizing grants for low-and moderate-incomehouseholds for connecting homes to existing… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/video-senator-doug-jones-delivers-remarks-on-the-supreme-court-confirmation-process VIDEO: Senator Doug Jones Delivers Remarks on the Supreme Court Confirmation Process 2018-10-05 2018 2018-10 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC U.S. Senator Doug Jones today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the confirmation process for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Before making his decision on this nominee, Senator Jones had called repeatedly for a complete disclosure of Judge Kavanaugh's record, a full and fair investigation of the sexual assault allegations, and a postponement of the vote to gather the relevant facts. In his remarks this evening, Senator Jones reiterated these serious concerns about the process, highlighted the courage of women who have felt compelled to come forward to share their own stories of assault, and called for the Senate and all Americans to set aside the bitter partisanship that has poisoned this process, find those things that unite us, let go of animosity, and focus on opportunity. WATCH: Senator Jones Remarks on the Senate Floor ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-leads-voting-rights-hearing-us-commission-civil-rights Rep. Sewell Leads Voting Rights Hearing with U.S. Commission on Civil Rights 2018-09-27 2018 2018-09 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. On Thursday, September 27, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) and Congressman G. K. Butterfield (D-NC) led a voting rights hearing to examine a recent report by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR) on minority access to voting. The hearing was co-hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC). Witnesses included USCCR Chair Catherine Lhamon, USCCR Vice Chair Patricia Timmons-Goodson, and USCCR Commissioner Debo Adegbile. Today, Members of Congress heard directly from our nation's federal civil rights watchdog, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, about the state of minority access to voting, said Rep. Terri Sewell. The Commissioners at today's hearing highlighted disturbing trends in voter suppression which have taken shape since the Supreme Court's decision in Shelby County v. Holder, including cuts to polling places, voting hours, and multilingual voting materials as well as strict voter ID laws and wrongful voter purges. Voting is a right, not a privilege, and today's hearing gave Members of Congress the information we need to strengthen our fight against voter discrimination and suppression. With the midterm elections just around the corner, the time is now for Congress to restore the vote by passing the Voting Rights Advancement Act! Released on September 12, USCCR's An Assessment of Minority Voting Rights Access in the United States documents ongoing discrimination in voting procedures enacted by states and localities across the country and the rollback of voting rights since the Supreme Court's decision in Shelby County v. Holder. The full report by USCCR is available here. The Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA) seeks to restore full protections to the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965 after the Supreme Court gutted the VRA on June 25, 2013. To address the Supreme Court's concerns with the VRA, the VRAA creates a new coverage formula which applies to states with repeated voting righ… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-jones-applauds-united-launch-alliance-on-selecting-be-4-to-lead-next-generation-rocket-propulsion-from-alabama Senator Jones Applauds United Launch Alliance on Selecting BE-4 to lead next Generation Rocket Propulsion from Alabama 2018-09-27 2018 2018-09 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Birmingham, Ala. U.S. Senator Doug Jones today congratulated United Launch Alliance (ULA) for choosing Blue Origin and its BE-4 engine to power the Vulcan Centaur Rocket brig produced in Decatur, Alabama. The engine will be manufactured in a new Huntsville facility. ULA previously selected Aerojet Rocketdyne's RL10 engine for the rocket system, which is also manufactured in Alabama. Alabama has long been a leader in space technology assembly and continues to make great strides in contributing to this vital part of space exploration,said Senator Jones. Blue Origin and Aerojet Rocketdyne's contributions to the Vulcan Centaur Rocket System are a testament to Alabama's highly skilled workforce and welcoming business environment. Although the contract for engine production was split, 100 percent of the production will take place in the Rocket City, where Alabama continues to support innovation in national security and space exploration.I look forward to watching this cutting-edge project take shape in our own Rocket City. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-jones-statement-on-kavanaugh Senator Jones Statement on Kavanaugh 2018-09-27 2018 2018-09 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Birmingham, Ala. U.S. Senator Doug Jones today released the following statement on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court: The Kavanaugh nomination process has been flawed from the beginning and incomplete at the end. Dr. Ford was credible and courageous and I am concerned about the message our vote will be sending to our sons and daughters, as well as victims of sexual assault. I will be voting no. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/minibus-2-funding-bill-includes-hbcu-and-healthcare-fixes Minibus 2 Funding Bill Includes HBCU and Healthcare Fixes 2018-09-26 2018 2018-09 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. On Wednesday, the House passed bipartisan government funding legislation to delay another government shutdown until December 7, combining a short term discretionary stopgap bill with full discretionary spending for the departments of Defense, Labor, Education, and Health and Human Services. The funding package includes provisions which would provide loan flexibility for struggling Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and address regional disparities in Medicare reimbursement policies. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) voted for the bipartisan deal when it passed the House. Today's bipartisan funding deal takes important steps towards tackling some of our nation's biggest challenges and provides needed relief for HBCUs and struggling hospitals here in Alabama's 7th District, said Rep. Terri Sewell. For our most vulnerable HBCUs, today's bill provides a lifeline of financial support, allowing these historic institutions to continue providing students with high quality educational opportunities. For our rural hospitals, this legislation encourages CMS to evaluate how regional disparities in reimbursement policies contribute to the rural hospital closure crisis. For too long, Alabama's rural hospitals have been short-changed by healthcare policy that rewards hospitals in wealthy states at the expense of hospitals in rural, low-income communities. Additionally, the legislation we passed today provides funding for our troops, increases disaster aid by more than $7 billion in response to Hurricane Florence, and increases research funding for Alabama's vibrant medical and defense research infrastructure. By making a strong investment in many of our district's top priorities, today's bipartisan public investment bill is a win for Alabama. I am proud to have worked with Members on both sides of the aisle to pass this legislation. The HBCU provision included in the spending deal which passed on Wednesday allows more than a dozen HBCUs to defer payment for capital financing loans with the… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/bipartisan-jones-cruz-bill-to-release-civil-rights-cold-case-records-earns-committee-approval Bipartisan Jones-Cruz Bill to Release Civil Rights Cold Case Records Earns Committee Approval 2018-09-26 2018 2018-09 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Doug Jones(D-Ala.) and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas)today announced thattheirbipartisanCivil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Acthas passed through the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Senator Jonesintroducedthe legislation in July to require the review, declassification, and release of government records related to unsolved criminal civil rights cases. Despite being nearly 50 years old, some of these documents remain classified unnecessarily. While the communities and families impacted by these crimes might not get justice, I hope they can get some sense of closure by getting access to these records,said Senator Jones.We need to take steps to unlock these documents while there's still time for people to have that healing process and understand all the facts that are out there. As a former prosecutor who secured convictions in a decades-old cold case, I know that it's never too late to seek justice. It's time now that we give every grieving family the same opportunity. The civil rights movement triumphed by securing for millions of people their rightful share in the American Dream,Senator Cruz said.Unfortunately, many violent crimes committed against black families struggling for equality during this time were never solved. Our bill attempts to address this by disclosing case records so that private detectives, historians, victims, and victims' families may access these files, pursue leads, and document these tragic events. I am proud to work with my colleagues in this bipartisan effort, and am hopeful that additional sunlight and public interest will bring revelation, justice, and closure where it has long been lacking. Since its introduction,thelegislation has earnedbipartisan supportand has brought renewed national attention to the issue of civil rights cold cases. Among the most well-known of these cases is that of Emmett Till, who was murdered in Mississippi in 1955 at the age of fourteen. Till's case wasre-openedby the Department of Justic… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/voting-rights-hearing-thursday-us-commission-civil-rights Voting Rights Hearing this Thursday with U.S. Commission on Civil Rights 2018-09-24 2018 2018-09 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. On Thursday, September 27, Members of Congress will participate in a hearing with commissioners from the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR) to discuss USCCR's recently released report on the state of voting rights in the United States. The discussion is jointly hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC). Released on September 12, USCCR's Assessment of Minority Voting Rights Access in the United States documents ongoing discrimination in voting procedures enacted by states and localities across the country and the roll back of voting rights since the Supreme Court's decision in Shelby County v. Holder. The panel will take place from 2:30 PM 4:00 PM and will feature USCCR Chair Catherine Lhamon, USCCR Vice Chair Patricia Timmons-Goodson, and USCCR Commissioner Debo Adegbile. Members will have the opportunity to make an opening statement and will be provided time to question USCCR Commissioners on the findings in their report on voter access. Panel with the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights USCCR shares and discusses findings from Minority Voting Rights Access Assessment Hosted by the CBC, CHC, and CAPAC Thursday, September 27 2:30 PM 4:00 PM Rayburn 2226 CBC Voting Rights Task Force Co-Chairs Reps. Terri Sewell and G. K. Butterfield will lead this event. Media interested in attending this event must RSVP to Christopher.mackenzie@mail.house.gov. ### 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… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-jones-toomey-introduce-bill-to-keep-deadly-fentanyl-out-of-the-us Senators Jones, Toomey Introduce Bill to Keep Deadly Fentanyl Out of the U.S. 2018-09-21 2018 2018-09 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Doug Jones (D-Ala.) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) are proposing new penalties on foreign countries that turn a blind eye to drug kingpins who export deadly fentanyl to the United States. The bipartisan Blocking Deadly Fentanyl Imports Act would make American foreign aid contingent upon a recipient country cooperating with U.S. drug enforcement efforts relating to fentanyl. Under this measure, a fentanyl-producing nation, such as China, would lose access to the Export-Import Bank and be ineligible for other U.S. taxpayer-subsidized aid if it fails to cooperate with the U.S. on narcotics control. Like many places across the country,Alabamais in the midst of a substance abuse and overdose crisis, in part because of dangerous synthetic drugs like fentanyl.said Senator Jones.Fentanyl not only harms those who use it, but it also poses a serious threat to our first responders should they be exposed.This legislation is another smart step to stop illicit fentanyl from being transported across our borders and into our communities. The opioid and heroin epidemic has become increasingly lethal in part due to the widespread presence of illicit fentanyl, said Senator Toomey. Since fentanyl can be fifty times as potent as heroin, just a tiny amount of this dangerous substance can kill a person, including first responders who may be inadvertently exposed to the drug when responding to an overdose victim or a crime scene. For the sake of our communities and the safety of law enforcement, countries like China must stop illicitly exporting fentanyl and improve their drug enforcement efforts now. This measure would also require the State Department to identify in its annual report on narcotics trafficking those countries that are major producers of fentanyl. This requirement is already in place for countries that are major sources of heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine. Background: What is fentanyl? Fentanyl is a powerful and deadly synthetic opioid analgesic that is similar to morphine but 50 to 100 … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-doug-jones-applauds-passage-of-comprehensive-opioids-legislation Senator Doug Jones Applauds Passage of Comprehensive Opioids Legislation 2018-09-18 2018 2018-09 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC U.S. Senator Doug Jones today applauded the passage of theOpioid Crisis Response Act(OCRA;H.R. 6), a comprehensive effort by Congress to respond to the nationwide opioid epidemic. This legislation combines three major bills that, together, aim to improve federal coordination of the opioid response, increase access to treatment, improve coordination of care, invest in non-opioid pain-killer research, and stop the flow of synthetic drugs into our country. It also reauthorizes funding and provides additional flexibility to states as they respond to the crisis. Alabama has the highest rate of opioid prescriptions per person in the country and that comes at a steep and sometimes devastating cost for our communities and families,said Senator Jones, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee. The opioid crisis has taken hold in every corner of our nation, and while we have seen some strides to turn that tide, we need to take an all-of-the-above approach to combatting this deadly epidemic. I was proud to support a comprehensive legislative effort through my work on the HELP Committee and I am glad to see several of the provisions I supported early on have been included in the final bill. Last month, Senator Joneshosted a roundtable discussionin Birmingham, Alabama with a diverse group of stakeholders to talk about the challenges first responders, medical professionals, nonprofits, and the judicial system are facing in Alabama related to the opioid crisis. They called for increased flexibility to coordinate their response, better data collection, and a stronger focus on an individual's path out of addiction and into the workforce. In April, Senator Jonescosponsoredthe bipartisan Senate version of OCRA, led by Senators Lamar Alexander and Patty Murray, which passed the HELP Committee unanimously. He also cosponsored two provisions that were included in the legislation passed today. Those include theJobs Plus Recovery Act, which establishes a pilot program to help recove… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/video-senator-doug-jones-introduces-legislation-to-permanently-extend-and-increase-funding-for-minority-serving-institutions VIDEO: Senator Doug Jones Introduces Legislation to Permanently Extend and Increase Funding for Minority-Serving Institutions 2018-09-18 2018 2018-09 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, DC U.S. Senator Doug Jones today introduced legislation to permanently extend and increase mandatory funding levels for minority-serving institutions, like Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). TheStrengthening Minority-Serving Institutions Actwill increase mandatory funding levels from $255 million to $300 million for HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions of higher education. A majority of this funding is currently set to expire in Fiscal Year 2019 and the other part of the funding expired in Fiscal Year 2014, leaving already financially strapped schools at risk. Alabama is home to fourteen outstanding HBCUs the mostout of any state in the nation,said Senator Jones. These institutions are part of the fabric of our communities and the foundation of our higher education system. True to their resilience in the face of struggle, they have continued to achieve remarkable accomplishments despite many facing serious financial challenges. TheStrengthening Minority-Serving Institutions Actwill help ensure these historic schools will be able to continue to provide exceptional educational opportunities to their students while improving their facilities and expanding opportunities for both students and educators. WATCH: Senator Jones Delivers Remarks on the Senate Floor on theStrengthening Minority-Serving Institutions Act The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently investigated the capital finance needs of HBCUs. Itsreportfound that 46-percent of all HBCU buildings are in need of repair or replacement due to deferred maintenance. Compounding this challenge are the difficulties HBCUs face when attracting revenue from diverse sources and the smaller endowments they maintain, which can impact their credit rating. GAO also found that HBCUs have endowments that are approximately half of those of similar non-HBCUs. None of the top 90 institutions with endowments over $1 billion are HBCUs. The funds provided for in Senator Jones' legislation could be put toward capital improvement need… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/town-myrtlewood-awarded-1743000-usda-rural-development-grant Town of Myrtlewood Awarded $1,743,000 USDA Rural Development Grant 2018-09-17 2018 2018-09 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy MYRTLEWOOD, AL On Monday, September 17, Myrtlewood was awarded more than $1.7 million by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as part of its Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants program. The grant will be used to improve public water systems in the area and to create a more efficient operations system for the town's more than 2,000 residents. System improvements include installation of radio-read meters, upgrading computer monitoring systems, and installation of new equipment. This is incredible news for the residents of Myrtlewood. Proper water systems are vital to a community's health, development, and overall growth, said Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL). By bringing more resources to Myrtlewood, this grant will help provide local families with stronger public infrastructure and better opportunities. Today's grant is a needed step in the right direction and I look forward to seeing how this helps the community develop. Thank you to USDA and all of the partners who have made a continued commitment to expanding and strengthening our water infrastructure in Alabama. ### 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://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-jones-congratulates-new-marshall-director-jody-singer Senator Jones Congratulates New Marshall Director Jody Singer 2018-09-13 2018 2018-09 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Birmingham, Ala. U.S. Senator Doug Jones today released the following statement congratulating Jody Singer on being named the new Director of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center: A proud Hartselle, Alabama native and University of Alabama graduate, Jody has served at NASA for more than three decades and has gained the skills needed to take the Marshall Space Flight Center to the next level. I am confident she is the right person for the job, which comes at a time when space travel and security are increasingly gaining national attention. Her appointment as the first woman in this important position is historic and will also serve as an inspiration to young women who are thinking about careers in the STEM field. Her deep knowledge of the subject matter, proven leadership skills as acting director, and strong ties to Alabama will serve her well as she officially takes the reins at Marshall and further bolsters its reputation as a leader in spaceflight, research, and exploration. Read Director Singer's full biography here. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-us-commission-civil-rights-report-voting-rights Rep. Sewell Statement on U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Report on Voting Rights 2018-09-12 2018 2018-09 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. On Wednesday, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR) released a new report which examines the state of voting rights in the United States. The report finds that in states across the country, and in particular in states previously covered by the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA), voter suppression tactics are trampling minority voting rights. The Commission is unanimously calling on Congress to restore and expand voter protections in the VRA. The full report by USCCR is available here. Today's report by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights should set off alarm bells for all Americans who care about the integrity of our elections and voter access to the polls, said Rep. Terri Sewell. Voting is a right, not a privilege, yet in state after state, USCCR finds that officials are working to suppress the vote of minority voters, disabled voters, and those with limited-English proficiency. Generations of Americans fought for our right to vote, and now it is our turn to defend that right for all Americans. Here in Congress, Democrats are proposing a better deal for our democracy with the Voting Rights Advancement Act, a bill which would restore and expand voter protections under the VRA. With midterm elections approaching, the American people deserve immediate action to protect the rights of all Americans to cast their ballot. Rep. Terri Sewell is the lead sponsor of the Voting Rights Advancement Act, a bill which 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's 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 legislation pass into law, 13 states nationwide would be subject to federal election oversight due to a recent history of voter discrimination. ### Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama's 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Se… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/september-17-20-office-of-senator-doug-jones-to-host-informational-sessions-for-alabamians-interested-in-military-academy-nominations-process SEPTEMBER 17-20: Office of Senator Doug Jones to Host Informational Sessions for Alabamians Interested in Military Academy Nominations Process 2018-09-10 2018 2018-09 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Birmingham,Ala. During the week of September 17-20, 2018, the Office of U.S. Senator Doug Jones will host informational sessions across Alabama for constituents who are interested in applying for a nomination to one of the five U.S. military service academies. Senator Jones has the privilege of nominating young adults from Alabama to attend these prestigious institutions. Applicants must first apply to the academy of their choice and then secure a nomination from their U.S. Senator(s), U.S. Representative, and/or the Vice President in order to complete the admissions process. Additional details about the nomination process and eligibility requirements are available hereand the nomination application is available here. Interested applicants and their families are strongly encouraged to attend these sessions if they plan to seek a nomination from Senator Jones. DETAILS for INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS: MOBILE Where:Murphy High School (Auditorium), 100 Carlen Street, Mobile, AL 36606 When:Monday, September 17 from 5:15 6:30 PM Central SELMA Where:Wallace Community College, Hank Sanders Technology Center ConferenceRoom, 3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway, Selma, AL 36703 When:Tuesday, September 18 from 5:00 6:00 PM Central MONTGOMERY Where:Park Crossing High School (library), 8000 Park Crossing, Montgomery, AL36117 When:Tuesday, September 18 from 6:30 7:30 PM Central BIRMINGHAM Where:Birmingham Public Library, 2100 Park Place, Birmingham, AL 35203 When:Wednesday, September 19 from 6:30 7:30 PM Central HUNTSVILLE Where:Madison Public Library, 142 Plaza Blvd, Madison, AL 35758 When:Thursday, September 20 from 5:00 6:00 PM Central DOTHAN Where:Troy University Dothan Campus (Everett Building), 500 University Dr.,Dothan, AL 36303 When:Thursday, September 20 from 5:30 6:30 PM Central 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-inauguration-dr-quinton-t-ross-jr-15th-president Rep. Sewell Statement on Inauguration of Dr. Quinton T. Ross Jr. as 15th President of Alabama State University 2018-08-30 2018 2018-08 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy MONTGOMERY, AL On Thursday, Alabama State University (ASU) inducted its 15th President, Dr. Quinton T. Ross, Jr. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) releases the following statement: I'm thrilled to join the entire Alabama State University family as they induct Dr. Quinton T. Ross Jr. as the 15th president of ASU. Today, ASU begins writing a new chapter in its rich and deep-rooted history by welcoming Dr. Ross. His passion for education and his desire to strengthen and grow this amazing university are undeniable, and I am certain his positive leadership will create a lasting legacy at ASU for generations to come. Congratulations to Dr. Ross and to the ASU community as they set out together to grow and strengthen this historic university. ### 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://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-jones-statement-on-decision-by-the-international-trade-commission-to-reverse-harmful-newsprint-tariffs Senator Jones Statement on Decision by the International Trade Commission to Reverse Harmful Newsprint Tariffs 2018-08-29 2018 2018-08 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Birmingham, Ala. U.S. Senator Doug Jones today praised the decision by the International Trade Commission (ITC) to halt harmful tariffs on newsprint from Canada imposed by the Trump Administration earlier this year. Senator Jones has consistently fought against these tariffs due to the significant impacts they have had on small community newspapers throughout Alabama and the United States. The tariffs were initially imposed in response to a complaint to the U.S. Department of Commerce made by a hedge fund-owned paper manufacturer, North Pacific Paper Company (NORPAC), in Washington State, that claimed that Canadian government subsidies allowed their producers to sell newsprint at unfairly low prices. This is a huge win for our local newspapers, which are truly the lifeblood of their communities, said Senator Jones. The vast majority of newsprint used by America's newspapers is manufactured in Canada, not the United States. The Administration's tariffs were going to cost jobs, not save them. Throughout this year, I have heard from publishers across Alabama that the significant cost increase of newsprint caused by these tariffs had placed a heavy burden on their already tight finances, forcing them to cut service or jobs, or both. I applaud the International Trade Commission for reversing these tariffs and letting commonsense prevail. In April, Senator Joneswrote a letterto U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross calling for an end to the tariffs, and he cosponsored bipartisan legislationto suspend the tariffs while the Commerce Department examined the impacts of the tariffs on the printing and publishing industry. Most recently, he testified at a hearing of the ITC on this issue on the devastating consequences the tariffs would have for newspapers, particularly those that operate in small or rural communities. Nearly all of the U.S. paper industry opposed these import taxes, including the American Forest and Paper Association, because of the threat they posed to their cus… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/advisory-rep-sewell-tour-birmingham-superfund-site ADVISORY: Rep. Sewell to Tour Birmingham Superfund Site 2018-08-21 2018 2018-08 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy BIRMINGHAM, AL - On Wednesday, August 22, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell will join EPA officials and state and local lawmakers for a tour of Birmingham's 35th Avenue site designated for EPA cleanup through the agency's Superfund program. The tour of the EPA Superfund cleanup will be open to press. At the start of the tour, Rep. Sewell, Mayor Randall Woodfin, EPA Region 4 Superfund Division Director Franklin Hill, Birmingham City Councilor William Parker, and State Rep. Mary Moore will host a brief press avail and take questions on the state of cleanup and the path forward for the Superfund site. To RSVP, email Kierra.powell@mail.house.gov. TOUR OF 35TH AVENUE SUPERFUND SITE: When: 12:00 PM 12:30 PM Wednesday, August 22, 2018 (Press should arrive by 11:45AM for setup) Where: Old Carver High School 3400 33rd Terrace North Birmingham, AL 35207 Who: Rep. Terri Sewell, Mayor Randall Woodfin, Councilor William Parker, State Rep. Mary Moore, and other state and local elected officials will be present for the tour, led by EPA officials. Open to press. What: The tour will include one site which has been restored by the EPA's Superfund program, and one site in which restorations are underway. Press Avail: Rep. Terri Sewell, Mayor Randall Woodfin, EPA Region 4 Superfund Division Director Franklin Hill, Councilor William Parker, and State Rep. Mary Moore will give brief remarks on the state of cleanup and the path forward for the 35th Street site, after which press will have an opportunity to ask questions. Questions on the recent corruption trial will be excluded from the press conference. RSVP:Kierra.powell@mail.house.gov ### 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 mem… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-announces-2018-congressional-app-challenge-students-alabama-s Rep. Sewell Announces 2018 Congressional App Challenge for Students in Alabamas 7th District 2018-08-15 2018 2018-08 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy BIRMINGHAM, AL On Monday, August 13, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) announced her participation in the 2018 Congressional App Challenge, opening the challenge to all middle school and high school students in Alabama's 7th Congressional District. The Congressional App Challenge is designed to engage student creativity and encourage their participation in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. This event allows high school students from across the country to compete against their peers by creating and exhibiting their software application, or "app," for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice. Giving our students a chance to build their skills in science, technology, engineering, and math sets our next generation up to compete for better jobs in a growing economy, said Rep. Terri Sewell. The Congressional App Challenge gives students an opportunity to tap into their creativity, develop skills in the STEM field, and build something of their own. I encourage all students to explore this unique opportunity by entering the competition. I am confident students in Alabama's 7th congressional district have the talent to produce some of the very best apps submitted for this year's competition and I look forward to seeing what they create. Through the Congressional App Challenge, students in Alabama's 7th Congressional District may enter as teams to create and submit ideas for original applications. 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 demonstration ofexcellence of coding and programming skills. The Congressional App Challenge is coordinated by the congressional staff of each congressional district which hosts a Challenge. Monday, September 10, is the last day for students to register for the competition. For more information on how students in your area can participate in the Congressional App Challenge for Alabama's 7th District… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-joins-bipartisan-introduction-election-security-act Rep. Sewell Joins Bipartisan Introduction of Secure Elections Act 2018-08-10 2018 2018-08 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. On Friday, four members of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) introduced the Secure Elections Act, which would provide local communities and state governments with the resources needed to strengthen election systems against cyberattacks. The bill was introduced by Reps. Tom Rooney (R-FL), Terri Sewell (D-AL), Trey Gowdy (R-SC), and Jim Himes (D-CT), all of whom have played a role in the HPSCI investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Our democracy is our nation's greatest asset and it is our job to protect its integrity, said Rep. Sewell. We know from our Intelligence Community that Russian entities launched cyberattacks against our election infrastructure in 2016, exploiting at least 21 state election systems. As the 2018 elections approach, action is urgently needed to protect our democracy against another attack. Today's bipartisan bill takes a huge step forward by providing election officials with the resources and information they need to keep our democracy safe. The Secure Elections Act would allow states and local jurisdictions to voluntarily apply for grants to replace outdated voting machines and modernize their elections systems. The bill also streamlines the process the federal government uses to share relevant cybersecurity threat information with state and local governments. The Senate version of the Secure Elections Act was introduced in March by Sens. James Lankford (R-OK) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). Rep. Sewell is also the lead sponsor of the SHIELD Act and the E-Fellows Security Act, two bills which would strengthen cybersecurity on federal, state, and local campaigns. ### 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… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-53rd-anniversary-voting-rights-act Rep. Sewell Statement on 53rd Anniversary of Voting Rights Act 2018-08-06 2018 2018-08 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Monday, August 6, marks the 53rd anniversary of the enactment of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). The VRA, which passed after the Selma to Montgomery marches exposed the brutality of voter suppression in the South, abolished discriminatory voting practices and required federal oversight of election changes in areas with a history of voter discrimination. In 2013, key components of the law were gutted by the Supreme Court in its Shelby County v. Holder decision. Today's anniversary is a reminder that foot soldiers in Alabama and across the country fought, bled, and died for our right to vote, said Rep. Terri Sewell. Right now, their work is under attack as states nationwide pass strict voter ID laws, gerrymander electoral districts, and purge voters from their voter rolls. As we recognize the impact that Shelby County v. Holder has had on our democracy and its damaging effect on voter access, let us recommit to action in the face of voter suppression. We must restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act to keep our elections free and fair. Rep. Sewell is the sponsor of the Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA), which seeks to restore full protections to the Voting Rights Act of 1965 following Shelby County v. Holder. To address the Supreme Court's concerns with the VRA, the VRAA would create a new coverage formula which requires federal oversight of states with repeated voting rights violations in the last 25 years. Should this legislation pass into law, 13 states including Alabama would be subject to federal election oversight due to a recent history of voter discrimination. ### 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, an… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/over-1100-job-seekers-attend-rep-sewell-s-7th-annual-congressional-job Over 1,100 Job Seekers Attend Rep. Sewells 7th Annual Congressional Job Fair 2018-08-02 2018 2018-08 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy MONTGOMERY, AL -OnThursday, August 2, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) hosted her 7thAnnual Congressional Job Fair at Alabama State University's (ASU) Dunn-Oliver Acadome in Montgomery, AL.The Job Fair featured a total of 104 employers hiring in Alabama in industries ranging from the automotive industry to the military to health services. Over 1,100 job seekers attended this year's job fair. As Representative for Alabama's 7th District, my top priority is to give my constituents the tools and opportunities they need to succeed in today's economy, Sewell said. During my time in Congress, we have brought the unemployment rate down from record highs during the recession, but we still have work to do eliminating unemployment and underemployment here in Alabama. A big thank you to ASU and my volunteers and staff who helped make today's Job Fair possible. I was thrilled to see so many constituents connecting with employers from across our state. ### 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://www.jones.senate.gov/content/senators-jones-portman-ernst-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-reform-national-security Senators Jones, Portman, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reform National Security Tariff Process & Increase Congressional Oversight 2018-08-01 2018 2018-08 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy The Trade Security Act will require the Department of Defense, not the Department of Commerce, to justify a national security basis for tariffs imposed under Section 232 Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Doug Jones (D-Ala.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today introduced the Trade Security Act, legislation that will reform Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to better align the statute with its original intent as a powerful trade remedy tool for the president and Congress to respond to genuine threats to national security. This legislation addresses the Trump Administration's efforts to justify implementing tariffs on certain imports by citing a national security concern. In order to prevent this scenario moving forward, this bill makes common-sense reforms that require the Department of Defense to justify the national security basis for new tariffs under Section 232 and increase congressional oversight of this process. We cannot resolve perceived trade imbalances by accusing our allies of being a threat to our national security. If a trading partner is suspected of undermining our national security, that claim needs to be thoroughly investigated by those with relevant expertise in the Department of Defense, said Senator Jones. Unfortunately, the current process led by the Department of Commerce has been misused to target important job-creating industries in Alabama like auto manufacturing. I'm proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation with Senator Portman that will reform the Section 232 process and help to refocus our efforts on punishing bad actors, rather than hurting American manufacturers, workers, and consumers. We must hold countries like China who violate our trade laws accountable, but we must do so in a way that protects American jobs and strengthens the U.S. economy, said Senator Portman. I have repeatedly expressed concerns about the misuse of the Section 232 statute to impose tariffs on automobiles and auto parts, and its impact on Ohio jobs and the U.S. economy as a w… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-jones-portman-ernst-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-reform-national-security-tariff-process-and-increase-congressional-oversight Senators Jones, Portman, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reform National Security Tariff Process & Increase Congressional Oversight 2018-08-01 2018 2018-08 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Doug Jones (D-Ala.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today introduced theTrade Security Act, legislation that will reform Section 232 of theTrade Expansion Act of 1962to better align the statute with its original intent as a powerful trade remedy tool for the president and Congress to respond to genuine threats to national security. This legislation addresses the Trump Administration's efforts to justify implementing tariffs on certain imports by citing a national security concern. In order to prevent this scenario moving forward, this bill makes common-sense reforms that require the Department of Defense to justify the national security basis for new tariffs under Section 232 and increase congressional oversight of this process. We cannot resolve perceived trade imbalances by accusing our allies of being a threat to our national security. If a trading partner is suspected of undermining our national security, that claim needs to be thoroughly investigated by those with relevant expertise in the Department of Defense,said Senator Jones.Unfortunately, the current process led by the Department of Commerce has been misused to target important job-creating industries in Alabama like auto manufacturing. I'm proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation with Senator Portman that will reform the Section 232 process and help to refocus our efforts on punishing bad actors, rather than hurting American manufacturers, workers, and consumers. We must hold countries like China who violate our trade laws accountable, but we must do so in a way that protects American jobs and strengthens the U.S. economy,said Senator Portman. I have repeatedly expressed concerns about the misuse of the Section 232 statute to impose tariffs on automobiles and auto parts, and its impact on Ohio jobs and the U.S. economy as a whole. This bipartisan legislation requires the Department of Defense to justify the national security basis for new tariffs under Section 232 and it increases the oversight rol… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/four-cities-7th-congressional-district-awarded-more-3-million-grant Four Cities in the 7th Congressional District Awarded More Than $3 Million in Grant Funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 2018-07-27 2018 2018-07 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy Birmingham, AL On Friday, July 27, the cities of Birmingham, Montgomery, Camden, and Selma were collectively awarded more than $3 million by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for airport repairs. This is outstanding news forconstituentsof Alabama's 7th CongressionalDistrict. Airports are economic engines in our communities which promote job creation and greater economic growth for the state of Alabama,saidCongresswoman Terri A.Sewell(D-AL). Infrastructure investments like these projects play a vital role, not only in our economic successbut in the overall viability of our communities. Information on the FAA grants: The City of Birmingham received $1,375,000 toupgradefive airport-owned gas and diesel-powered vehicles.The City of Camden was awarded $156,298 in order torepair 4,303 feet of runway. The City of Montgomery was awarded$1,404,035for environmental and structural repairs. The City of Selma was awarded $88,245 torehabilitate 2,800 feet of the existing taxiway. ### 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-joins-delegation-puerto-rico-us-virgin-islands Rep. Sewell Joins Delegation to Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands 2018-07-26 2018 2018-07 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. On Thursday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) joined a congressional delegation visit to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands focusing on hurricane recovery efforts. The delegation includes fifteen Democratic Members of the House of Representatives and is led by Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. A year after the hurricanes hit, too many families in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are still without clean water, without power, and without roofs on their homes, said Rep. Terri Sewell. Our delegation visit will bring attention to this ongoing crisis and needed oversight to federal recovery efforts. This Administration's neglect for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands after they were devastated by Hurricane Maria is nothing short of disgraceful. We have a responsibility to help our fellow Americans recover from one of the worst natural disasters of this decade. As another hurricane season approaches, the need for action is urgent. ### 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://www.jones.senate.gov/content/senators-jones-and-alexander-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-delay-auto-tariffs Senators Jones and Alexander Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Delay Auto Tariffs 2018-07-25 2018 2018-07 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy The Automotive Jobs Act of 2018 mandates a study of the impact on the automotive industry before tariffs could be imposed Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Doug Jones (D-Ala.) and Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today introduced the Automotive Jobs Act of 2018, a bipartisan bill to delay President Trump's recently proposed 25-percent tariff on imported cars, trucks, and auto parts. At the President's direction, the U.S. Commerce Department initiated a Section 232 investigation in May to determine whether imported automobiles, trucks, and parts are a threat to U.S. national security and to subsequently levy tariffs. The senators' legislation requires the International Trade Commission (ITC) to conduct a comprehensive study of the well-being, health, and vitality of the United States automotive industry before tariffs could be applied. These tariffs are a tax on American consumers and they're going to cost Alabama jobs, said Senator Jones. I share the President's goal to reinvigorate manufacturing and secure trade deals that benefit our country, but not at the expense of one of Alabama's biggest job creators. This bipartisan legislation will hold the Administration accountable by ensuring it has all of the facts about the positive impact American automakers have on their communities, regardless of where they're headquartered. With that information in hand, the Administration could no longer make the ridiculous claim that this industry is somehow a national security threat. This bill would delay the administration's proposed 25 percent tariff on automobiles and automotive parts imported into the United States until the President has a second opinion from the International Trade Commission about the effect those tariffs would have on the more than 7 million jobs in the American automotive industry, said Senator Alexander. About 136,000 of those auto jobs are in Tennessee, one third of our state's manufacturing jobs. The president has gotten the world's attention with his tariffs, but what deserves more attention is his long … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-introduces-bipartisan-bill-boost-post-graduation-scholarships Rep. Sewell Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Boost Post-Graduation Scholarships, Strengthen Workforce Recruitment in Rural America 2018-07-24 2018 2018-07 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. On Tuesday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) and Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL) introduced H.R. 6486, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to exclude certain post-graduation scholarship grants from being treated as gross income and, in turn, help recruit professionals into the workforce, help alleviate student loan debt, and promote economic growth in communities. This legislation would create parity for student loan payments with how scholarship payments made by foundations are currently treated under the tax code. Today's bill takes a smart approach to building a skilled workforce in underserved communities while at the same time tackling our nation's student debt crisis, said Rep. Terri Sewell. By providing tax relief to recipients of post-graduation scholarships, our bipartisan legislation supports programs which recruit skilled graduates to work in struggling communities where they are needed most. For our rural hospitals, which struggle so often to recruit medical professionals, programs like these are a critical pipeline of talent. I am proud to have worked with my Republican colleague Rep. Darin LaHood to introduce today's bill, and I look forward to continuing our fight to strengthen America's workforce and invest in rural and underserved communities. This bipartisan legislation will not only help recruit talent to often underserved areas and professions, relieve individuals of student loan debt, and help foster economic development to particular regions, but charitable organizations will be provided greater flexible to serve their unique communities, stated Rep. Darin LaHood. With this amendment to the tax code, foundations and charitable organizations across the 18th District will be able to attract greater talent and reward professionals for committing to their local communities. I want to thank my Democratic colleague Rep. Sewell for co-authoring this bi-partisan legislation with me and I look forward to working together to get this legislation passed. A post-graduation sc… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-travels-texas-border-visit-detention-center Rep. Sewell Travels to Texas Border to Visit Detention Center 2018-07-19 2018 2018-07 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. On Thursday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) will travel to the Texas border with eight other House Members to visit a detention center and observe the mass prosecutions of border crossers. The trip is scheduled to take place from Thursday, July 19, through Saturday, July 21, and will be led by Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA). During the visit, Rep. Sewell will visit the Port Isabel Detention Center, an adult detention center, as well as the Brownsville Port of Entry, the initial point of entry and detention for many asylum seekers. This week's trip to the border is a chance for lawmakers to see firsthand how President Trump is treating immigrant families seeking shelter said Rep. Terri Sewell. The United States is a country of immigrants with a proud legacy of protecting families fleeing violence and persecution. By tearing children from their parents and by placing them in long-term detention, President Trump has failed that legacy. Dr. King once said that, injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.' With this week's tour of the border, Members from across the country are taking a stand against the injustice and abuse committed by the Trump Administration against families seeking shelter in the United States. Rep. Sewell is a cosponsor of the Keep Families Together Act, a bill which would prohibit the Trump Administration from separating immigrant children from their families, except in extraordinary circumstances. ### 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/house-passes-sewell-amendments-fund-historic-preservation House Passes Sewell Amendments to Fund Historic Preservation 2018-07-18 2018 2018-07 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. On Tuesday, the House passed two amendments introduced by Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) increasing funding for civil rights movement historic preservation funding in Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19). Rep. Sewell's amendments to the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act increased historic preservation funding in the bill by $4.5 million. I am beyond thrilled to see Republicans and Democrats coming together to protect our nation's historic voting rights and civil rights sites, said Rep. Terri Sewell. National treasures like Brown Chapel AME Church and the A.G. Gaston Motel tell the story of our nation's fight for freedom and equality in the face of injustice. By investing in these historic sites, we ensure their stories are preserved for future generations and that the foot soldiers who fought, bled, and died for our rights are not forgotten. In Alabama's 7th Congressional District, our historic sites are also a source of sustainable economic growth that have brought jobs and investment to local communities. While our work to preserve the history of our civil rights and voting rights movements is far from over, today's bill takes an important step forward. One of Rep. Sewell's amendments would provide an additional $2.5 million for competitive grants to preserve the sites and stories of the civil rights movement. The second amendment would increase funding for the rehabilitation and preservation of historic properties on HBCU campuses by $2 million. Both amendments passed by voice vote. The National Park Service estimates that every public dollar invested in parks and preservation generates another $10 in economic activity. In March of 2018, the Department of the Interior and National Park Service announced preservation grants for nine sites in Alabama and 51 projects across the country. ### 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 … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-leads-bipartisan-letter-opposing-auto-tariffs Rep. Sewell Leads Bipartisan Letter Opposing Auto Tariffs 2018-07-18 2018 2018-07 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. On Wednesday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL), Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (R-IN), Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI), and Congressman Mike Kelly (R-PA) led a bipartisan letter, cosigned by 149 Members of Congress, to Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross expressing concern with the Section 232 investigation into the import of automobiles and automobile parts. The letter highlights the auto industry's importance to American working families and the nation's economy and the vast network of international suppliers that the industry relies on to stay competitive. Read the full text of the Sewell-Walorski letter to the Trump Administration opposing auto tariffs. President Trump's proposed auto tariffs would drive an estimated 195,000 jobs out of the United States and wreck Alabama's growing manufacturing base, said Rep. Terri Sewell. I'm proud to see Republicans and Democrats standing together in support of auto workers and against the Trump Administration's reckless and isolationist trade policy. In my home state of Alabama, the car manufacturing sector provides tens of thousands of workers a skilled job with good wages and good benefits. Rather than endangering those jobs through a trade war with our allies, we need to strengthen our trading relationships to better position U.S. workers in the global marketplace. Economists estimate that a 25 percent tariff on all foreign automobiles and auto parts would cost 195,000 American jobs. Moreover, if countries chose to retaliate, as they have with recent tariffs, economists say that 624,000 American jobs could be lost. Alabama's automotive manufacturing sector is approaching nearly 40,000 jobs and motor vehicle exports topped $7.75 billion in 2017. ### 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 Stee… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/content/video-senator-doug-jones-auto-tariffs-threaten-alabama-jobs VIDEO: Senator Doug Jones: Auto Tariffs Threaten Alabama Jobs 2018-07-18 2018 2018-07 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy In a speech, Jones announces plan to introduce bipartisan bill to halt auto tariffs Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today spoke on the Senate floor about the negative impact that the President's proposed 25-percent auto tariffs would have on Alabama and other leading auto-making states in the U.S. In his remarks, he announced his intention to introduce a bipartisan solution with U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) as early as next week. Since the tariff proposal was made public, Senator Jones has consistently spoken out against it to protect the tens of thousands of Alabama workers who rely on this industry to support their families. In June, Senators Jones and Alexander sent a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to urge him to reconsider the tariff, pointing to the damage it would do to their respective states' economies. A full transcript of the Senator's remarks on the Senate floor today is below and a video is available here. Senator Jones Remarks: Impact of Auto Tariffs on Alabama U.S. Senate Floor July 18, 2018 Mr. President, I rise today to discuss an issue that is of great importance to my constituents in Alabama and many other people across the country. That issue, Mr. President, is the health of our automotive industry. Unfortunately, the health of my state's automobile industry is being threatened not by unfair competition or illegal practices, but by significant tariffs proposed by the President. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, more than half a million Alabama jobs are supported by global trade meaning more than one in every four Alabama jobs is tied to trade. One of the key reasons why Alabama has such a robust trade posture is because of our automotive manufacturing industry. I'm old enough to remember what it was like before auto companies came into Alabama during the 1990s, starting with Mercedes. At the time Mercedes came, many of Alabama's manufacturing facilities were closing down, moving to other countries. But one by one from Merc… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/video-senator-doug-jones-auto-tariffs-threaten-alabama-jobs VIDEO: Senator Doug Jones: Auto Tariffs Threaten Alabama Jobs 2018-07-18 2018 2018-07 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today spoke on the Senate floor about the negative impact that the President's proposed 25-percent auto tariffs would have on Alabama and other leading auto-making states in the U.S. In his remarks, he announced his intention to introduce a bipartisan solution with U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) as early as next week. Since the tariff proposal was made public, Senator Jones has consistently spoken out against it to protect the tens of thousands of Alabama workers who rely on this industry to support their families. In June, Senators Jones and Alexandersent a letterto U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to urge him to reconsider the tariff, pointing to the damage it would do to their respective states' economies. A full transcript of the Senator's remarks on the Senate floor today is below and avideo is available here. Senator Jones Remarks: Impact of Auto Tariffs on Alabama U.S. Senate Floor July 18, 2018 Mr. President, I rise today to discuss an issue that is of great importance to my constituents in Alabama and many other people across the country. That issue, Mr. President, is the health of our automotive industry. Unfortunately, the health of my state's automobile industry is being threatened not by unfair competition or illegal practices, but by significant tariffs proposed by the President. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, more than half a million Alabama jobs are supported by global trade meaning more than one in every four Alabama jobs is tied to trade. One of the key reasons why Alabama has such a robust trade posture is because of our automotive manufacturing industry. I'm old enough to remember what it was like before auto companies came into Alabama during the 1990s, starting with Mercedes. At the time Mercedes came, many of Alabama's manufacturing facilities were closing down, moving to other countries. But one by one from Mercedes to Honda to Hyundai and now Toyota and Mazda, who are breaking ground on… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-invites-un-ambassador-nikki-haley-alabama-confirm-un-study Rep. Sewell Invites U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley to Alabama to Confirm UN Study Findings on U.S. Poverty 2018-07-17 2018 2018-07 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. On Tuesday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) sent a letter to United Nations (UN) Ambassador Nikki Haley, calling on Ambassador Haley to visit Alabama and confirm the findings of a recent study conducted by the UN Special Rapporteur for Extreme Poverty. Rep. Sewell's letter is in response to Ambassador Haley's claim that it was patently ridiculous for the United Nations to examine poverty in America. It is not patently ridiculous' to call attention to extreme poverty in America, but it is ridiculous and shameful to disregard it and do nothing, said Rep. Terri Sewell. Every day, millions of American families struggle to put food on the table for their families or afford basic necessities like a working wastewater system or primary health and dental care. Before Ambassador Haley dismisses the realities of severe poverty in America or families living in extreme distress, she should see for herself the economically marginalized and forgotten communities that struggle under the weight of generational poverty. In Alabama's 7th Congressional District, the failure of wastewater infrastructure in some rural communities has created a health crisis that should not exist in modern-day America. I invite Ambassador Haley to my district to see firsthand the suffering that I have seen, and the issues that my constituents confront every day. The full text of Rep. Sewell's letter to Ambassador Haley is available here. The letter follows a response from Ambassador Haley after Rep. Sewell and Sen. Sanders wrote to the Ambassador urging a plan of action from the Trump Administration for addressing poverty in the wake of the U.N. report exposing poverty in the United States. Rep. Sewell met with Philip Alston, the UN Special Rapporteur for Extreme Poverty during his visit to the United States last year to investigate extreme poverty and make recommendations. ### Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama's 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committ… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/content/senator-doug-jones-testifies-international-trade-commission-negative-impact-newsprint Senator Doug Jones Testifies to the International Trade Commission on the Negative Impact of Newsprint Tariffs 2018-07-17 2018 2018-07 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today testified at a hearing held by the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) on the negative impacts recently imposed newsprint tariffs have had on Alabama's newspapers. Senator Jones has consistently advocated to put a stop to these tariffs, which are already hurting newspapers, particularly those that serve smaller or more rural communities and are less able to absorb the additional financial burden. In April, Senator Jones wrote a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross calling for an end to these harmful tariffs, and he has cosponsored bipartisan legislation to suspend the tariffs while the Commerce Department examines the impacts of the tariffs on the printing and publishing industry. A full transcript of the Senator's remarks to the USITC is below and a video is available here. Senator Jones Testimony USITC Hearing: Uncoated Groundwood Paper from Canada July 17, 2018 Good afternoon, and thank you for providing the opportunity to testify today on this important issue. This issue first came to my attention back in March, when Bo Bolton, publisher of the Monroe Journal in Monroeville, Alabamahome of Harper Leetraveled all the way to Washington D.C. to meet with me and my team. Bo's message was urgent and clear: newly implemented tariffs by the Department of Commerce threatened the livelihood of his small-town newspaper, and thousands of other small, community papers that serve as the lifeblood of their communities throughout this country. Since that meeting, I have had a regular stream of publishers visit with me sharing the exact same message, asking for any relief possible before they would have to start cutting their services and laying off what few staff they might have. What was really even more appalling to me was how we came to be in this position in the first place. The sources for domestically produced newsprint are quite scarce, requiring newspapers around the country to purchase their newsprint from Canadian s… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-doug-jones-testifies-to-the-international-trade-commission-on-the-negative-impact-of-newsprint-tariffs Senator Doug Jones Testifies to the International Trade Commission on the Negative Impact of Newsprint Tariffs 2018-07-17 2018 2018-07 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today testified at a hearing held by the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) on the negative impacts recently imposed newsprint tariffs have had on Alabama's newspapers. Senator Jones has consistently advocated to put a stop to these tariffs, which are already hurting newspapers, particularly those that serve smaller or more rural communities and are less able to absorb the additional financial burden. In April, Senator Joneswrote a letterto U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross calling for an end to these harmful tariffs, and he hascosponsored bipartisan legislationto suspend the tariffs while the Commerce Department examines the impacts of the tariffs on the printing and publishing industry. A full transcript of the Senator's remarks to the USITC is below and a video is availablehere. Senator Jones Testimony USITC Hearing: Uncoated Groundwood Paper from Canada July 17, 2018 Good afternoon, and thank you for providing the opportunity to testify today on this important issue. This issue first came to my attention back in March, when Bo Bolton, publisher of the Monroe Journal in Monroeville, Alabamahome of Harper Leetraveled all the way to Washington D.C. to meet with me and my team. Bo's message was urgent and clear: newly implemented tariffs by the Department of Commerce threatened the livelihood of his small-town newspaper, and thousands of other small, community papers that serve as the lifeblood of their communities throughout this country. Since that meeting, I have had a regular stream of publishers visit with me sharing the exact same message, asking for any relief possible before they would have to start cutting their services and laying off what few staff they might have. What was really even more appalling to me was how we came to be in this position in the first place. The sources for domestically produced newsprint are quite scarce, requiring newspapers around the country to purchase their newsprint from Canadi… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/advisory-rep-sewell-host-7th-annual-congressional-job-fair Rep. Sewell to Host 7th Annual Congressional Job Fair 2018-07-16 2018 2018-07 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy On Thursday, August 2nd, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) will host her 7th Annual Congressional Job Fair at Alabama State University's Dunn-Oliver Acadome in Montgomery, AL, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. The job fair will feature over 90major 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. WHEN: Thursday, August 2, 2018 10:00 AM 2:00 PM WHERE: Alabama State University's Dunn-Oliver Acadome 915 S Jackson St Montgomery, AL 36106 WHO: Rep. Sewell will host her 7th Annual Congressional Job Fair in Montgomery, AL. REGISTER:https://7thjobfair.eventbrite.com BACKGROUND: Like many areas across our nation, parts of the 7th Congressional District of Alabama continue to struggle with high unemployment. This job fair hopes to help reduce that percentage by connecting employers directly with applicants. In 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 Thursday, July 19, Rep. Sewell hosted three Project R.E.A.D.Y. workshops simultaneously across three cities in Alabama. ### 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/advisory-rep-sewell-host-project-ready-career-assistance-training Advisory: Rep. Sewell to Host Project R.E.A.D.Y Career Assistance Training in Advance of August Job Fair 2018-07-13 2018 2018-07 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy On Thursday, July 19, 2018, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) will host three Project R.E.A.D.Y career training events at the same time to assist constituents with resume writing, interview techniques and career development from 10 AM to 12 PM in three locations Montgomery, Selma, and Hayneville. This training will be conducted in partnership with the Alabama Career Center System and will provide participants with an array of career development assistance. The training will be held in advance of the 7th Annual Congressional Job Fair to be held on August 2, 2018, at Alabama State University in Montgomery. Project R.E.A.D.Y is a job readiness initiative created by the office of Congresswoman Sewell in 2013 to connect constituents with businesses, non-profits, state, and educational institutions to provide career development opportunities. All three events will take place on the same day and at the same time in three different locations. WHEN: Thursday, July 19, 2018 10 AM to 12 PM WHERE: Montgomery Career Center 1060 East South Boulevard Montgomery, AL 36116 10 AM 12 PM Selma Career Center 1112 Water Ave Selma, AL 36703 10 AM 12 PM Hayneville Career Center Family Guidance Center 22 Washington St N Hayneville, AL 36040 10 AM 12 PM BACKGROUND: Project R.E.A.D.Y, which stands for Realizing Everyone's Potential to Develop Yourself, is a job readiness initiative created by the office of Congresswoman Sewell in 2013 to provide constituents with career development and skills training opportunities to prepare attendees for employment in a wide range of career fields. The training events are held in preparation of the 7th Annual Congressional Job Fair, which will be held at the Alabama State University Dunn-Oliver Acadome on Thursday, August 2nd from 10 AM 2 PM. Job creation remains a top priority of our office, and our career development initiatives work to ensure that the constituents of the 7th Congressional District have the education and skills they need to find quality employ… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/content/senator-jones-urges-fcc-chairman-ajit-pai-follow-through-funding-commitment-internet-alabama Senator Jones Urges FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to Follow Through on Funding Commitment for Internet in Alabama Schools 2018-07-13 2018 2018-07 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Jones calls on FCC-controlled program to stop withholding $32.4 million for Alabama Schools Internet Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Doug Jones yesterday sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman, Ajit Pai addressing why the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) has failed to fund $32 million for internet services through the E-Rate program, requested by the State of Alabama. The Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Program, or E-Rate program, provides discounts to assist eligible schools and libraries to obtain affordable internet access and telecommunications services. Broadband is as much of a necessity in a classroom as notebooks and pencils. By failing to deliver universal internet, we fail to provide our children with the skills they need to compete for jobs in the 21st century economy, said Senator Jones. Simply put, these unexplained delays are inexcusable and they hurt the 1,376 school and library sites and 692,515 students who benefit from E-rate funding and services in Alabama. E-Rate is one of many programs managed by USAC, an independent not-for-profit designated by the FCC. Funding for USAC comes from the Universal Service Fund, which was created in the Telecommunications Act of 1996. The Act expanded the traditional goal of universal service to include increased access to both telecommunications and advanced services such as high-speed Internet for all consumers at just, reasonable and affordable rates. The FCC established four programs within the Universal Service Fund to implement universal service. The four programs are: Connect America Fund (formally known as High-Cost Support) for rural areas Lifeline (for low-income consumers), including initiatives to expand phone service for residents of Tribal lands Schools and Libraries (E-rate) Rural Health Care The state of Alabama has requested funds for FY 2016-18 totaling $32,404,608. Of that funding request, $6,705,647 million has been approved by the USAC. The remaining $25,698,961 is pending appr… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-jones-urges-fcc-chairman-ajit-pai-to-follow-through-on-funding-commitment-for-internet-in-alabama-schools Senator Jones Urges FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to Follow Through on Funding Commitment for Internet in Alabama Schools 2018-07-13 2018 2018-07 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Doug Jones yesterday sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman, Ajit Pai addressing why the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) has failed to fund $32 million for internet services through the E-Rate program, requested by the State of Alabama. The Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Program, or E-Rate program, provides discounts to assist eligible schools and libraries to obtain affordable internet access and telecommunications services. Broadband is as much of a necessity in a classroom as notebooks and pencils. By failing to deliver universal internet, we fail to provide our children with the skills they need to compete for jobs in the 21st century economy,said Senator Jones.Simply put, these unexplained delays are inexcusable and they hurt the 1,376 school and library sites and 692,515 students who benefit from E-rate funding and services in Alabama. E-Rate is one of many programs managed by USAC, an independent not-for-profit designated by the FCC. Funding for USAC comes from theUniversal Service Fund, which was created in the Telecommunications Act of 1996. The Act expanded the traditional goal of universal service to include increased access to both telecommunications and advanced services such as high-speed Internet for all consumers at just, reasonable and affordable rates. The FCC established four programs within the Universal Service Fund to implement universal service. The four programs are: Connect America Fund (formally known as High-Cost Support) for rural areas Lifeline (for low-income consumers), including initiatives to expand phone service for residents of Tribal lands Schools and Libraries (E-rate) Rural Health Care The state of Alabama has requested funds for FY 2016-18 totaling $32,404,608. Of that funding request, $6,705,647 million has been approved by the USAC. The remaining $25,698,961 is pending approval. The USAC has held payments for fifteen months, no new funding commitments have been issu… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-nomination-judge-brett-kavanaugh-supreme-court Rep. Sewell Statement on Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court 2018-07-10 2018 2018-07 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. On Monday, President Donald Trump nominated federal appeals court Judge Brett Kavanaugh to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy as Associate Justice on the Supreme Court. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell releases the following statement: Our high court plays a critical role in ensuring fairness, justice and equality under the Constitution, said Rep. Terri Sewell. It was the Supreme Court that ultimately ordered an end to Jim Crow segregation in Brown v. Board and that put a stop to the use of poll taxes in our elections. As our courts consider cases today that will have a direct impact on Alabama, from challenges to the Affordable Care Act to cases on modern-day voter suppression, it is critically important that Justice Kennedy's replacement bring a strong sense of equality, fairness, and justice for all to the job. Unfortunately, an initial review of Judge Kavanaugh's record shows that he will likely drive the Supreme Court farther to the right, threatening further attacks on access to health care, our right to vote, affirmative action, and all the important progress that we have made as a nation. The Senate now has the responsibility of carefully considering Judge Kavanaugh's record, his judicial leanings, and his reading of the Constitution. I urge our Senators to take great care in their review of this nomination and oppose any addition to the Supreme Court that threatens the equality and progress that are so important to my constituents and our great nation. ### 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://www.jones.senate.gov/content/senator-doug-jones-introduces-legislation-mandate-release-civil-rights-cold-case-records Senator Doug Jones Introduces Legislation to Mandate Release of Civil Rights Cold Case Records 2018-07-10 2018 2018-07 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today introduced legislation mandating the review, declassification, and release of government records related to unsolved criminal civil rights cases. Legislation is necessary because the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), as implemented, has prevented the timely and adequate disclosure of executive branch records, and congressional records are not subject to public disclosure under FOIA. In addition, some of these records, although almost 50 years old, remain classified unnecessarily or shielded from public view. The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018 remedies this problem by requiring the National Archives and Records Administration to create a collection of government documents related to civil rights cold cases and to make those documents available to the public. U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) is an original co-sponsor of the legislation. Having prosecuted two civil rights cold cases in Alabama, I know firsthand the importance of having every available piece of information at your disposal, said Senator Jones, a former U.S. Attorney. This bill will ensure public access to records relating to these cases and will expand the universe of people who can help investigate these crimes, including journalists, historians, private investigators, local law enforcement, and others. We might not solve every one of these cold cases, but my hope is that this legislation will help us find some long-overdue healing and understanding of the truth in the more than 100 unsolved civil rights criminal cases that exist today. Senator Jones, who successfully prosecuted two of the former KKK members responsible for the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church, has long been an advocate for greater access to civil rights cold case records. In 2007, he testified to the House Judiciary Committee in support of the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Act that established a special initiative in the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate civil rights co… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-doug-jones-introduces-legislation-to-mandate-release-of-civil-rights-cold-case-records Senator Doug Jones Introduces Legislation to Mandate Release of Civil Rights Cold Case Records 2018-07-10 2018 2018-07 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today introduced legislation mandating the review, declassification, and release of government records related to unsolved criminal civil rights cases. Legislation is necessary because the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), as implemented, has prevented the timely and adequate disclosure of executive branch records, and congressional records are not subject to public disclosure under FOIA. In addition, some of these records, although almost 50 years old, remain classified unnecessarily or shielded from public view. TheCivil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018remedies this problem by requiring the National Archives and Records Administration to create a collection of government documents related to civil rights cold cases and to make those documents available to the public. U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) and Senator Kamala Harris (D-Ca.) are original co-sponsors of the legislation. Having prosecuted two civil rights cold cases in Alabama, I know firsthand the importance of having every available piece of information at your disposal,said Senator Jones, a former U.S. Attorney.This bill will ensure public access to records relating to these cases and will expand the universe of people who can help investigate these crimes, including journalists, historians, private investigators, local law enforcement, and others. We might not solve every one of these cold cases, but my hope is that this legislation will help us find some long-overdue healing and understanding of the truth in the more than 100 unsolved civil rights criminal cases that exist today. Senator Jones, who successfully prosecuted two of the former KKK members responsible for the bombing of the 16thStreet Baptist Church, has long been an advocate for greater access to civil rights cold case records. In 2007,he testified to the House Judiciary Committeein support of theEmmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Actthat established a special initiative in the U.S. Department of Justice to in… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/content/senator-doug-jones-statement-passing-alexander-city-outlook-editor-mitch-sneed Senator Doug Jones Statement on the Passing of the Alexander City Outlook Editor Mitch Sneed 2018-07-02 2018 2018-07 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today released the following statement after news that Alex City Outlook Editor Mitch Sneed died Sunday from injuries sustained in car accident the previous evening: I was shocked and saddened to learn of Mitch's untimely passing last night. Those who had the pleasure to know him will remember a man of integrity, character, and a passion for good journalism. My prayers are with his family, friends, and the entire Outlook team. Mitch will leave a legacy of three decades of excellence and commitment to informing and educating the communities he worked in, and will be sorely missed by anyone who had the opportunity to read the papers he dedicated his long career to. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-doug-jones-statement-on-the-passing-of-the-alexander-city-outlook-editor-mitch-sneed Senator Doug Jones Statement on the Passing of the Alexander City Outlook Editor Mitch Sneed 2018-07-02 2018 2018-07 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today released the following statement after news that Alex City Outlook Editor Mitch Sneed died Sunday from injuries sustained in car accident the previous evening: I was shocked and saddened to learn of Mitch's untimely passing last night. Those who had the pleasure to know him will remember a man of integrity, character, and a passion for good journalism. My prayers are with his family, friends, and the entire Outlook team. Mitch will leave a legacy of three decades of excellence and commitment to informing and educating the communities he worked in, and will be sorely missed by anyone who had the opportunity to read the papers he dedicated his long career to. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-sewell-and-lahood-introduce-bipartisan-bill-strengthen-ambulance Reps. Sewell and LaHood Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Ambulance Services, Combat Ambulance Fraud 2018-06-28 2018 2018-06 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. On Thursday, June 28, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) and Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL) introduced H.R. 6269, a bipartisan bill to prevent upcoming Medicare cuts to reimbursements for ambulance service providers. In order to pay for better reimbursement rates, the legislation reduces reimbursements for fraudulent ambulance service providers, specifically targeting providers who primarily provide non-emergency transportation. Today's bill ensures that good actors in the ambulance industry don't have to pay for the crimes of bad actors, said Rep. Terri Sewell. When emergency strikes, our communities depend on a network of reliable ambulance providers, and today's bill supports that network by preventing Medicare cuts to ambulance reimbursement. In order to strengthen Medicare, our bill also cracks down on fraud within the ambulance industry, weeding out deceptive providers who take advantage of fragile dialysis patients and drain Medicare of funds with unnecessary ambulance transports. Today's legislation finds a commonsense solution to the challenge of providing all Americans with access to emergency transportation which Members on both sides of the aisle can support. It is vital that we support emergency services providers in our rural areas, yet upcoming modifications to Medicare payments threaten to unfairly impact 24-7 emergency ambulance services in rural America. These changes will disrupt providers' ability to plan and offer comprehensive services around the clock to rural patients, like many of my constituents throughout Central & West Central IL, said Rep. Darin LaHood. Our bill would correct this by reforming the program to reflect the reality of the work these providers do in our communities, while continuing to assist all ambulance services to assure they meet the needs of Medicare patients in the 18th District. I want to thank my colleague Congresswoman Sewell for co-authoring this bipartisan legislation with me, as well as the stakeholders throughout the 18th District, an… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/content/senator-jones-applauds-passage-farm-bill-protects-alabama-priorities Senator Jones Applauds Passage of Farm Bill that Protects Alabama Priorities 2018-06-28 2018 2018-06 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Jones' first original bill, the Rural Health Liaison Act, included in Senate-approved Farm Bill Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today announced that the Senate has approved his bipartisan Rural Health Liaison Act, the first original legislation he introduced in the Senate, as a part of the Farm Bill package. Communities across Alabama stand to benefit from increased federal support as part of the Farm Bill that passed in the Senate this afternoon. The legislation, which is undertaken only once every five years, is a comprehensive bill that encompasses a wide range of issues from commodity price supports and rural development to agricultural conservation and food assistance. The version that passed in the Senate today provides protections for Alabama's farmers as well as critical support for key Alabama issues such as health care, sewage infrastructure, and broadband. Farming is a risky venture. Bad market conditions or natural disasters could devastate the livelihood of Alabama's farmers in any moment. This Farm Bill offers important protections and safety nets to ensure our farmers are covered. Throughout this process, I have advocated to protect our cotton, peanut, and soybean producers among all the other important commodities our state produces. I will continue to do so as the bill moves to a conference report, said Senator Doug Jones. I'm also proud to have worked with my colleagues to include my first original legislation in the Farm Bill text to improve rural health care delivery, in addition to addressing several critical needs for the state of Alabama like expanding access to high-speed internet and combatting our sewage system crisis. The Senate-approved Farm Bill also includes several specific provisions championed by Senator Jones for Alabama's rural communities, including: Health Care The Rural Health Liaison Act (S. 2894): establishes a rural health liaison at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to better coordinate federal resources and expand health care access to Ame… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-jones-applauds-passage-of-farm-bill-that-protects-alabama-priorities Senator Jones Applauds Passage of Farm Bill that Protects Alabama Priorities 2018-06-28 2018 2018-06 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today announced that the Senate has approved his bipartisanRural Health Liaison Act, the first original legislation he introduced in the Senate, as a part of the Farm Bill package. Communities across Alabama stand to benefit from increased federal support as part of the Farm Bill that passed in the Senate this afternoon. The legislation, which is undertaken only once every five years, is a comprehensive bill that encompasses a wide range of issues from commodity price supports and rural development to agricultural conservation and food assistance. The version that passed in the Senate today provides protections for Alabama's farmers as well as critical support for key Alabama issues such as health care, sewage infrastructure, and broadband. Farming is a risky venture. Bad market conditions or natural disasters could devastate the livelihood of Alabama's farmers in any moment. This Farm Bill offers important protections and safety nets to ensure our farmers are covered. Throughout this process, I have advocated to protect our cotton, peanut, and soybean producers among all the other important commodities our state produces. I will continue to do so as the bill moves to a conference report,said Senator Doug Jones. I'm also proud to have worked with my colleagues to include my first original legislation in the Farm Bill text to improve rural health care delivery, in addition to addressing several critical needs for the state of Alabama like expanding access to high-speed internet and combatting our sewage system crisis. The Senate-approved Farm Bill also includes several specific provisions championed by Senator Jones for Alabama's rural communities, including: Health Care The Rural Health Liaison Act(S. 2894): establishes a rural health liaison at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to better coordinate federal resources and expand health care access to Americans who have for too long struggled to receive quality, affordable care in their own communit… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-supreme-court-decision-trump-s-muslim-ban Rep. Sewell Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Trumps Muslim Ban 2018-06-26 2018 2018-06 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump Administration's Muslim ban, which prohibits travel from seven countries, including five majority-Muslim nations. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell releases the following statement: Today's Supreme Court ruling upholding the Muslim travel ban takes our country in the wrong direction. America was built on the promise of freedom and opportunity for immigrants of all backgrounds, regardless of religion. Trump's own statements on the purpose of his Muslim ban are evidence of the religious discrimination that his Muslim ban is founded on. While the President has authority to protect our national security, promoting blatant religious discrimination only undermines our interests abroad and our security at home. Trump's Muslim ban does not make our country safer. Instead, it weakens our fight against terror by handing extremists a tool for recruitment and alienating Muslim partners around the globe. Additionally, the ban robs our nation of the economic input of immigrants, who are business owners, community leaders, students, and workers in our communities. Policies that discourage foreign investments in and partnerships with our country should be rejected by all who care about the long-term standing of the United States as a global leader. It is time for this Congress to hold the Trump Administration accountable for its dangerous, anti-family, anti-immigrant policies. ### 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/anniversary-shelby-v-holder-reps-sewell-and-butterfield-hold-voting On Anniversary of Shelby v. Holder, Reps. Sewell and Butterfield Hold Voting Rights Panel 2018-06-25 2018 2018-06 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy On Wednesday, June 27, media are invited to join a #RestoreTheVOTE panel hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Civil and Voting Rights Task Force. This week marks the fifth anniversary of Shelby County v. Holder, the Supreme Court decision that gutted parts of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). WHEN: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 2:30 PM 4:00 PM WHERE: Rayburn Room 2362-A Washington, DC 20515 WHO: Lawmakers Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL-07) Co-Chair, CBC Civil and Voting Rights Task Force Congressman G. K. Butterfield (D-NC-01) Co-Chair, CBC Civil and Voting Rights Task Force Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02) Other members of Congress Panelists Kristen Clarke President and CEO, Lawyers' Committee on Civil Rights Under Law Judith Browne Dianis Executive Director, Advancement Project National Office Wendy Weiser Director of the Democracy Program, Brennan Center for Justice Ashley Allison Senior Advisor, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Catherine Meza Senior Counsel, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund BACKGROUND: June 25 marks the 5th anniversary of Shelby County v. Holder, the Supreme Court decision to gut the Voting Rights Act. Since that decision, nearly two-dozen states have passed restrictive voter ID laws. Six states have reduced early voting days and hours. Seven states have enacted stricter voter registration requirements. And now, with the Supreme Court's recent ruling in Husted v. A. Philip Randolph Institute, states may purge voters from voter registration rolls if they do not vote in a federal election cycle. RSVP: Members of the press and the public are invited to RSVP at RSVP.Sewell@mail.house.gov. The event is free and open to the public. ### 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… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/content/senators-jones-cassidy-applaud-passage-bipartisan-legislation-requiring-va-release-detailed Senators Jones, Cassidy Applaud Passage of Bipartisan Legislation Requiring the VA to Release Detailed Nursing Home Quality Data 2018-06-25 2018 2018-06 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy The VA will be required to publish quality ratings for each of its nursing homes on an annual basis Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today applauded the passage of a bipartisan amendment he introduced with Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) requiring the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to release detailed information about the quality of its 133 nursing homes nationwide. The senators filed the amendment in response to a story first published by USA Today and The Boston Globe revealing that the VA shielded data from the public about very poor quality rankings at its nursing homes, including facilities in Tuskegee and Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The amendment requires the VA to submit a report to Congress within 90 days of enactment and then on an annual basis. Our veterans and their loved ones have given a great deal in service to our country, which is why I was so appalled by reports of very poor ratings and the unwillingness of the VA to be more transparent with this important data, said Senator Jones. Having every available piece of information is critical to veterans and their families as they determine where they will live and receive care, during what is unquestionably the most vulnerable stage of their lives. I am confident that this report will help the VA provide the kind of care that our men and women who served our country deserve. Our veterans deserve the best care in all stages of life. For years, the VA has kept the quality data of their nursing homes a secret, said Dr. Cassidy. While I'm glad the VA recently took steps to address this, we need full transparency so we can hold the VA accountable and provide our veterans with the best nursing home care possible. The amendment (S.Amdt.3013) was included in H.R.5895, the Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, which passed the Senate this evening. The amendment is cosponsored by Senators Brown, Daines, Donnelly, Ernst, Gillibrand, Grassley, Heller, Manchin, Nelson, Tester, Ud… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-jones-cassidy-applaud-passage-of-bipartisan-legislation-requiring-the-va-to-release-detailed-nursing-home-quality-data Senators Jones, Cassidy Applaud Passage of Bipartisan Legislation Requiring the VA to Release Detailed Nursing Home Quality Data 2018-06-25 2018 2018-06 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today applauded the passage of a bipartisan amendment he introduced with Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) requiring the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to release detailed information about the quality of its 133 nursing homes nationwide. The senators filed the amendment in response to astoryfirst published byUSA TodayandTheBoston Globerevealing that the VA shielded data from the public about very poor quality rankings at its nursing homes, including facilities in Tuskegee and Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The amendment requires the VA to submit a report to Congress within 90 days of enactment and then on an annual basis. Our veterans and their loved ones have given a great deal in service to our country, which is why I was so appalled by reports of very poor ratings and the unwillingness of the VA to be more transparent with this important data,said Senator Jones.Having every available piece of information is critical to veterans and their families as they determine where they will live and receive care, during what is unquestionably the most vulnerable stage of their lives. I am confident that this report will help the VA provide the kind of care that our men and women who served our country deserve. Our veterans deserve the best care in all stages of life. For years, the VA has kept the quality data of their nursing homes a secret,said Dr. Cassidy. While I'm glad the VA recently took steps to address this, we need full transparency so we can hold the VA accountable and provide our veterans with the best nursing home care possible. The amendment (S.Amdt.3013) was included inH.R.5895, theEnergy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, which passed the Senate this evening. The amendment is cosponsored by Senators Brown, Daines, Donnelly, Ernst, Gillibrand, Grassley, Heller, Manchin, Nelson, Tester, Udall, and Young. Last week, Senator Jones introduced asimilar amendmentbefore withdrawing it and re-introducing… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-failed-gop-immigration-bill-and-trump-executive Rep. Sewell Statement on Failed GOP Immigration Bill and Trump Executive Order on Family Detention 2018-06-22 2018 2018-06 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. On Thursday, the House of Representatives voted on and failed to pass an immigration bill sponsored by Judiciary Committee Chair Bob Goodlatte, a bill which would not have ended the Trump Administration's policy of family separation or family detention. The GOP immigration bill made drastic cuts to legal immigration and would have made it easier for the government to detain and deport asylum seekers. On Wednesday, President Trump announced an executive order replacing the Administration's policy of family separation with a policy of family detention. The executive order continues the Administration's so-called zero tolerance policy requiring the prosecution of all adults, including parents, apprehended at points of entry. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell releases the following statement: The United States is a country of immigrants with a proud legacy of providing shelter for families fleeing violence and persecution, said Rep. Terri Sewell This Administration's detention policies, from the separation of children from their parents to the cruel detention of families seeking safety, are a dark stain on that legacy and contradict our core identity as Americans. While President Trump's executive order ends his own manufactured policy of family separation, it paves the way for the long-term incarceration of families in prison-like conditions. Instead of ending President Trump's cruel treatment of families seeking asylum, the immigration bill considered in the House this week doubled down on the President's inhumane, anti-immigrant agenda. I voted against the failed GOP immigration bill because I believe that immigration reform should end the Trump Administration's disturbing treatment of immigrant families and protect the human rights of those seeking safety in our country. After years of failing to pass comprehensive immigration reform, I urge Republicans to work across the aisle to pass bipartisan legislation that protects asylum seekers, gives our DREAMers a path forward, strengthens our borders, an… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sewell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-sewell-statement-passage-gop-farm-bill Rep. Sewell Statement on Passage of GOP Farm Bill 2018-06-21 2018 2018-06 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. On Thursday, June 21, Republicans in the House of Representatives passed the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, more commonly known as the Farm Bill. The bill cuts the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by $23 billion, underfunds the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program, adds costs to rural development loans, and eliminates the Conservation Stewardship Program, among other provisions. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell releases the following statement: No child deserves to go to bed hungry, but that is exactly what today's farm bill will do to countless children across the country by making drastic cuts to our food assistance programs, said Rep. Terri Sewell. I voted against today's farm bill because SNAP is a proven pathway out of poverty for our most vulnerable families, and I believe that cutting that lifeline of support is cruel and short-sighted. In Alabama's 7th Congressional District, 60,000 households rely on SNAP to put food on the table. For farmers and grocers in our district, cuts to this program mean lost revenue and bad business. I urge Republicans to end their attack on our social safety net and work with Democrats to help working families build a better life. ### 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-cosponsors-keep-families-together-act Rep. Sewell Cosponsors the Keep Families Together Act 2018-06-19 2018 2018-06 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. On Tuesday, Democrats in the House of Representatives introduced the Keep Families Together Act, which would prohibit Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials from separating children from their parents, except in extraordinary circumstances. The legislation comes in response to the Trump Administration's policy of separating immigrant children from their parents in detention centers, a practice widely condemned by the child welfare community and medical professional groups such as the American Pediatrics Association. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is a cosponsor of the Keep Families Together Act. The Trump Administration's disturbing policy of separating innocent children from their parents goes against our core values as Americans, said Rep. Sewell. I cosponsored the Keep Families Together Act because we need to put an end to the Trump Administration's inhumane and unlawful separation policy. Tearing kids from their families when they are at their most vulnerable is a disgraceful abuse of human rights that needs to stop now. If we believe in American exceptionalism and greatness, it is our duty to treat all people with dignity and respect, especially those who are fleeing persecution and seeking safety in our country. This Administration's actions fail to live up to that standard. ### 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-s-bipartisan-opioid-bill-passes-house Rep. Sewells Bipartisan Opioid Bill Passes the House 2018-06-19 2018 2018-06 Democrat House AL Terri Sewell S001185 sewell.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a legislative package with dozens of bills to combat the nation's opioid epidemic, including the Preventing Addiction for Susceptible Seniors (PASS) Act, a bipartisan bill sponsored by Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) and Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL). The Preventing Addiction for Susceptible Seniors Act helps prevent abuse among seniors without limiting access to needed medications. Passage of the PASS Act is a bipartisan victory in our battle against the opioid epidemic, said Rep. Terri Sewell. Opioid addiction doesn't discriminate by age, or income, or political party, and it is going to take everyone working together to put an end to this national crisis. Our seniors are one of our most vulnerable populations, and the PASS Act gives Medicare plan sponsors the tools they need to identify red flags for opioid abuse. While there is no one silver bullet, bipartisan solutions like the PASS Act are a big step forward in our work to stop the opioid epidemic from claiming more lives. According to a July 2017 report released by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG), one-third of Medicare Part D beneficiaries received an opioid prescription in 2016. The analysis also found that 501,008 Part D beneficiaries received high amounts of opioids, and 69,563 received extreme amounts many as a result of doctor shopping. The PASS Act requires Part D to create a lock-in plan that prevents at-risk seniors from doctor shopping. The bill also streamlines communications between CMS and Part C and D plans regarding program integrity. ### 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 Bl… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/content/senators-jones-tester-brown-gillibrand-and-nelson-propose-amendment-require-va-release Senators Jones, Tester, Brown, Gillibrand, and Nelson Propose Amendment to Require VA to Release Secret Nursing Home Quality Data 2018-06-19 2018 2018-06 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Senator Jones calls for full transparency after troubling reports of poorly performing VA nursing homes in Alabama Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today filed an amendment that would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit an annual reporton orbefore November 11(Veteran's Day)to the U.S. Congress on the ratings given to VA-run nursing homes. Senator Jones proposed the amendment to H.R. 5895, the Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill that is currently being considered on the Senate floor. The amendment follows on astory published inUSA Todaythis week whichshowed very poor ratings forthe VA nursing facilities in Tuscaloosa and Tuskegee, Alabama. Senator Jones' amendment is cosponsored by Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Ranking Member Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio),Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), and Senator Bill Nelson (D-Fla.). Ourveterans deserve better than this. As the son of an elderly veteran, learning that out of 133VAnursing homes nationwide, Tuscaloosa and Tuskegeeboth rated well below standards our veterans deservewasquite frankly shocking and we need to get to the bottom of this issue,said Senator Jones. Alabama prides itself on being as veteran-friendly as any state in the nation, but our veterans and their families need full transparency about these facilities so they can make the best health care decisions for themselves. That's why I'm proposingthis annual report requirement for the VA, which will help meet the President's stated goal of greater transparency for the agency and better care for our nation's veterans. The VA must be transparent about the quality of its nursing homes and the care they provide, said Tester, Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. This legislation will help assure that VA nursing homes are offering the highest quality of care to veterans and hold the VA accountable to the veterans and family members it serves. These ranking… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-jones-tester-brown-gillibrand-and-nelson-propose-amendment-to-require-va-to-release-secret-nursing-home-quality-data Senators Jones, Tester, Brown, Gillibrand, and Nelson Propose Amendment to Require VA to Release Secret Nursing Home Quality Data 2018-06-19 2018 2018-06 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today filed an amendment that would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit an annual reporton orbefore November 11(Veteran's Day)to the U.S. Congress on the ratings given to VA-run nursing homes. Senator Jones proposed the amendment to H.R. 5895, the Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill that is currently being considered on the Senate floor. The amendment follows on astory published inUSA Todaythis week whichshowed very poor ratings forthe VA nursing facilities in Tuscaloosa and Tuskegee, Alabama. Senator Jones' amendment is cosponsored by Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Ranking Member Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio),Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), and Senator Bill Nelson (D-Fla.). Ourveterans deserve better than this. As the son of an elderly veteran, learning that out of 133VAnursing homes nationwide, Tuscaloosa and Tuskegeeboth rated well below standards our veterans deservewasquite frankly shocking and we need to get to the bottom of this issue,said Senator Jones. Alabama prides itself on being as veteran-friendly as any state in the nation, but our veterans and their families need full transparency about these facilities so they can make the best health care decisions for themselves. That's why I'm proposingthis annual report requirement for the VA, which will help meet the President's stated goal of greater transparency for the agency and better care for our nation's veterans. The VA must be transparent about the quality of its nursing homes and the care they provide,said Tester, Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.This legislation will help assure that VA nursing homes are offering the highest quality of care to veterans and hold the VA accountable to the veterans and family members it serves. These rankings are appalling,saidSenatorBrown.VA must release this data so we know where these homes are failing and how to imp… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/content/senator-doug-jones-statement-support-%E2%80%9Ckeep-families-together-act%E2%80%9D Senator Doug Jones Statement on Support for the “Keep Families Together Act” 2018-06-18 2018 2018-06 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today released the following statement announcing he will cosponsor S.3036, theKeep Families Together Actwhich was introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein. The legislation will halt the separation of immigrant families by preventing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from taking children from their parents at the border. The Administration's new policy of ripping apart families by separating innocent children from their parents is completely contrary to our core American values. As I've said, I have been looking at every possible option to stop this policy, to include Senator Feinstein's legislation. While I plan to sign onto that legislation this week, we have to recognize that it is only a first step and does not offer any long term solutions to the underlying problems. This cruel policy needs to end now but we need workable solutions that can address this specific problem long-term. While we all wish it were true, there is no easy fix for the underlying problem. That's why I am also joining my colleagues to call for Senate hearings on this issue as soon as possible so we can better understand what a lasting resolution could look like for these families and negate the detrimental impact to these children. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-doug-jones-statement-on-support-for-the-keep-families-together-act Senator Doug Jones Statement on Support for the Keep Families Together Act 2018-06-18 2018 2018-06 Democrat House AL Doug Jones J000300 www.jones.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today released the following statement announcing he will cosponsor S.3036, theKeep Families Together Actwhich was introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein. The legislation will halt the separation of immigrant families by preventing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from taking children from their parents at the border. The Administration's new policy of ripping apart families by separating innocent children from their parents is completely contrary to our core American values. As I've said, I have been looking at every possible option to stop this policy, to include Senator Feinstein's legislation. While I plan to sign onto that legislation this week, we have to recognize that it is only a first step and does not offer any long term solutions to the underlying problems. This cruel policy needs to end now but we need workable solutions that can address this specific problem long-term. While we all wish it were true, there is no easy fix for the underlying problem. That's why I am also joining my colleagues to call for Senate hearings on this issue as soon as possible so we can better understand what a lasting resolution could look like for these families and negate the detrimental impact to these children. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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