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| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/12/rep-sewell-announces-2021-congressional-app-challenge-winners-0 | Rep. Sewell Announces 2021 Congressional App Challenge Winners | 2021-12-29 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Birmingham, AL — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced the winners of the 2021 Congressional App Challenge. The annual challenge is open to middle and high school registrants throughout Alabama’s 7th Congressional District and is meant to encourage engagement in computer science, coding, and STEM programs. “The talent of our students never ceases to amaze and inspire me,” said Rep. Sewell. “Once again, the innovative apps submitted to my office harness the power of coding to find practical solutions to the problems we face as a society. I want to extend my sincerest congratulations to our 2021 winners whose creations demonstrate all that can be achieved when we meet creativity with technology. I know that their skills will serve them well for years to come, and it is my hope that through competitions like this, we can continue to encourage our young people to pursue careers in STEM." Winners were chosen by judges Morris Foston, Rodrick Barge, Stanley Felder. In first place, Brendon Young’s (8th grade) “Disaster Survival Tips” provides life-saving tips via instructional videos to help residents survive natural disasters like heavy rain, flooding, and tornadoes. Brendon attends RB Hudson STEAM Academy in Selma. His app can be previewed here. In second place, RB Hudson STEAM Academy’s Aniyah Hatcher, Arrielle Griffin, and Caitlyn Hymes (7th grade) created an app called “Skool Foodies” that lets students choose from food options at school with the goal of cutting down on food waste. Their app can be previewed here. In third place, Center Point High School’s Jaceleb Smith and Tylor Brannon (9th grade) created “The Study App”. “To be honest, I didn't really expect to win,” said first place winner Brendon Young.“I just really like to make games. It isn't really much of a challenge to make these things because I like to code a lot. Maybe, it's just one step forward towards success.” First place winner Brendon Young will be featured on CongressionalAppChallenge.us and his app “Disaster Survival Tips” will… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/12/reps-sewell-butterfield-williams-and-veasey-demand-senate-action-protect | Reps. Sewell, Butterfield, Veasey, and Williams Demand Senate Action to Protect Voting Rights | 2021-12-21 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), Co-Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus (CVRC), joined Reps. G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), Marc Veasey (TX-33), and Nikema Williams (GA-05) to urge action to advance the Freedom to Vote Act and John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. In a letter sent today to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the members wrote, “As champions of voting rights in congress, we write to express serious concern about the year ending without a path forward on advancing voting rights.” “After months of compromises, Republicans have not come to the table on voting rights in numbers sufficient to overcome the existing filibuster.” “Ending 2021 without voting rights reform will allow state legislatures to continue their efforts in the new year to limit the right to vote. Meanwhile, failing to end partisan gerrymandering will allow some states to finalize maps that enshrine profound partisan imbalances for the next decade. We have no time to lose to ensure people have access to the ballot box and have a fair voice in selecting their representatives.” “We can no longer allow Senate procedure to stand in the way of ensuring people have their voice heard, and we ask that you do what is necessary to advance the Freedom to Vote Act and John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/12/rep-sewell-continues-building-better-alabama-infrastructure-district | Rep. Sewell Continues “Building a Better Alabama” Infrastructure District Tour with Stops in Choctaw and Clarke Counties | 2021-12-20 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Grove Hill, AL - Today, Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) continued her “Building a Better Alabama” Infrastructure District Tour stopping in Choctaw County and Clarke counties to highlight the transformational funding from the $1 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Rep. Sewell also gave a full update on her bill, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which passed the House in August and is currently sitting in the Senate. The “Building a Better Alabama” Infrastructure District Tour is a series of roundtable discussions, constituency meetings, and site visits throughout Alabama’s 7th Congressional District to connect with constituents and local elected officials and discuss the transformational funding from the $1 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. “Today, I was proud to stop in Choctaw and Clarke counties to discuss this once-in-a-lifetime funding from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and give a full update on the great things we’ve accomplished in Congress so far this year,” said Rep. Sewell. “As a proud daughter of Alabama’s Black Belt, I know firsthand that with resources and opportunities, our communities can thrive. With this infrastructure law, President Biden and Congressional Democrats have accomplished what other administrations have tried to do for decades, and I’m confident that its targeted investments will combat historic inequities that have plagued this district for so many years.” The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will: Create Millions of Good-Paying Jobs - Together with the Build Back Better Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will create an average of 2 million jobs per year over the course of the next decade. Repair and Rebuild Alabama’s Roads and Bridges - The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system. Based on formula funding alone, Alabama would expect to receive: $5.2 billion for … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/12/rep-sewell-continues-her-building-better-alabama-infrastructure-district | Rep. Sewell Continues her “Building a Better Alabama” Infrastructure District Tour with Stops in Marengo and Sumter Counties | 2021-12-20 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Livingston, AL - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) concluded the first leg of her “Building a Better Alabama” Infrastructure District Tour, stopping in Marengo and Sumter Counties to highlight the transformational funding from the $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. “The first leg of my Infrastructure District Tour was a great success and I look forward to continuing my travel to alert our communities of the transformational infrastructure funding coming their way!” said Rep. Sewell. “By visiting our communities and speaking with constituents and local officials, I am prepared to leverage our collective resources to ensure that infrastructure projects in our district receive the funding and prioritization they deserve.” Sewell began the day in Demopolis with a visit to Whitfield Regional Hospital followed by a press conference to discuss the healthcare provisions in the Build Back Better Act and how federal funding from various pieces of legislation have helped support hospitals by keeping first responders, frontline health workers, and other providers of vital services safely on the job. She took the opportunity to thank frontline workers for fighting to keep residents of the 7th District safe and healthy during the pandemic. She then visited Carl Turk County Road 12 in Livingston to highlight the over $6 billion in federal funding for Alabama included in the infrastructure law that will help fix Alabama’s roads and reduce the backlog of major repairs for highways and bridges in Alabama. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will: Create Millions of Good-Paying Jobs - Together with the Build Back Better Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will create an average of 2 million jobs per year over the course of the next decade. Repair and Rebuild Alabama’s Roads and Bridges - The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system. Based on formula funding alo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/12/rep-sewell-kicks-building-better-alabama-infrastructure-district-tour-0 | Rep. Sewell Kicks off “Building a Better Alabama” Infrastructure District Tour with Stops in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa | 2021-12-17 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Birmingham, AL - Today, Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) began her “Building a Better Alabama” Infrastructure District Tour stopping in Birmingham, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL to highlight the transformational funding from the $1 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. In addition to the funding from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Rep. Sewell also highlighted the $17 million RAISE grant recently awarded to the City of Tuscaloosa will help make improvements to the city and surrounding communities. The “Building a Better Alabama” Infrastructure District Tour is a series of roundtable discussions, constituency meetings, and site visits throughout Alabama’s 7th Congressional District to connect with constituents and local elected officials to discuss the transformational funding from the $1 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. “As we all know, COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the legacy of systemic disinvestment that has prevented many American families from reaching their full potential,” Rep. Terri Sewell. “Issues such as the lack of affordable and quality housing, the lack of living wage jobs, and the lack of access to child care have continuously plagued Alabama’s 7th Congressional District for years. However, as we recover from the pandemic, I am proud to join with President Biden and Congressional Democrats to ensure that we BUILD BACK BETTER, stronger, and more EQUITABLY than before.” “Today’s visit in both Birmingham and Tuscaloosa reinforced that despite the challenges our district faces, with the proper resources and opportunities, our communities will thrive,” continued Sewell. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a vital component in ensuring that happens by combating these historic inequalities and uplifting our most underserved communities in transformative ways.” “It’s imperative that we change the public image of transit. People died for the right for all to have free and clear access to public transportation, which demonstrates the greates… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/12/rep-sewell-applauds-globe-metallurgical-inc-re-opening-silicon-plant | Rep. Sewell Applauds Globe Metallurgical Inc. on Re-opening the Silicon Plant in Selma, AL in January 2022 | 2021-12-14 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Selma, AL - Today, Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) applauded Globe Metallurgical Inc. on the re-opening of the silicon plant in Selma, Alabama in January 2022. An allocation from the New Markets Tax Credit Program is also being pursued to enable an expansion of planned capabilities and upgrade of equipment, making the plant more efficient and competitive in the global market. “I'm thrilled that Globe Metallurgical Inc. is reopening its silicon metal facility in my hometown of Selma!” said Rep. Sewell. “Manufacturing facilities are economic pillars in our community. I applaud everyone for their continued work in promoting growth and economic opportunity through high-quality jobs to residents in Selma and across the Black Belt.” Background: The Selma plant closed in 2018 due to low prices for silicon metal caused by foreign dumping. As a result of an increased demand and rise of prices, the plant in Selma reopened in November 2021. Globe Metallurgical, Inc. spent millions of dollars refurbishing the plant, aided by the Dallas County Commission and the State of Alabama in preparation for the plant’s reopening in January 2022.Additionally, the company hopes to secure federal New Market Tax Credits, which will enable further investment and an expansion of capabilities in the Selma operation. At full production, the facility will employ around 100 people in the region and will do business with 150 local suppliers. The two-furnace operation can produce up to 22,000 tons of silicon metal a year. The plant plans to restart the first furnace in January 2022, soon followed by a complete ramp-up to full operational capacity. Globe Metallurgical, Inc is a subsidiary of Ferroglobe PLC. Ferroglobe is one of the world’s leading suppliers of silicon metal, silicon- and manganese- based specialty alloys, and ferroalloys, serving a customer base across the globe in dynamic and fast-growing end markets, such as solar, semiconductors, automotive, consumer products, construction, and energy. The Company is based in London. For more in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/12/rep-sewell-votes-confront-human-rights-abuses-against-uyghur-people | Rep. Sewell Votes to Confront Human Rights Abuses Against Uyghur People by the Chinese Government | 2021-12-14 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted to pass the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act to hold the Chinese government accountable for its horrific human rights abuses against the Uyghur people and confront its ongoing exploitation of forced labor. The bill passed unanimously in the House. “The United States and our international partners must stand up against the brutal oppression and genocide of the Uyghur people being perpetrated by the Chinese government,” said Rep. Sewell. “This bill takes an important step toward holding China accountable for its horrific human rights abuses and its exploitation of forced labor.” “As a leading voice on labor enforcement in Congress, I’m pleased that this bill builds on standards included in USMCA which strengthen the prohibition of goods made with forced labor,” continued Sewell. “This will ensure that Chinese goods blocked at the U.S. border will not find their way into third markets. Moreover, this bill utilizes the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force, which I helped to create as the Enforcement co-lead of the USMCA Working Group.” The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/12/rep-sewell-votes-protect-full-faith-and-credit-united-states-avert | Rep. Sewell Votes to Protect the Full Faith and Credit of the United States, Avert Catastrophic Default | 2021-12-14 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted to address the nation’s debt limit. Doing so protects the full faith and credit of the United States and averts economic catastrophe from the county’s first-ever credit default. “Members of Congress should never play politics with the full faith and credit of the United States,” said Rep. Sewell. “We have an obligation to pay our bills that have piled up under previous administrations including President Trump's. Addressing the debt limit is the responsible thing to do, and I was proud to join my Democratic colleagues to protect families from catastrophe and pay our bills.” Notably, raising the debt limit does not authorize future spending. It is about meeting obligations the government has already made, including to Social Security recipients, veterans and to the millions who have benefited from the bipartisan COVID relief legislation passed in December – which was authored by multiple GOP Senators and voted for by more than 40 Republicans and signed into law by the previous president. Protecting the full faith and credit of the United States has long been a bipartisan responsibility of the Congress. Congress has addressed the debt limit nearly 80 times since 1960: 30 times with a Democrat in the White House and 49 times under a Republican president: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/12/rep-sewell-celebrates-91st-birthday-attorney-fred-gray-urges-his | Rep. Sewell Celebrates 91st Birthday of Attorney Fred Gray, Urges his Consideration for the Presidential Medal of Freedom | 2021-12-07 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) spoke on the House Floor to celebrate the birthday of Civil Rights Attorney Fred Gray and urge President Biden to award him the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. A native of Alabama’s 7th Congressional District, Attorney Gray successfully litigated a number of groundbreaking civil rights cases which led to the desegregation of public buses and the integration of the University of Alabama, Auburn University, and Alabama’s public schools, among many other distinguished accomplishments. Attorney Gray turns 91 on December 14th. In February, Rep. Sewell sent a letter to President Biden requesting that Attorney Gray be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. A video recording of Rep. Sewell’s remarks can be viewed and downloaded here. Her remarks are included below. Rep. Sewell: Mister Speaker, I rise to honor a true American hero and one of our nation’s most distinguished civil rights lawyers, Attorney Fred Gray Sr., as he celebrates his 91st birthday on December 14, 2021. A native of Alabama’s 7th Congressional District, Attorney Gray was born in Montgomery and came of age during the height of the Jim Crow segregation era. One of Alabama’s first Black lawyers, he successfully litigated groundbreaking civil rights cases, representing the likes of Rosa Parks, Claudette Colvin, Rev. Martin Luther King, and even our own John Lewis and those protestors that dared to march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. His trailblazing work dared this Nation to live up to its highest ideals, leading to the desegregation of public buses and the integration of the University of Alabama, Auburn University, and Alabama’s public schools. Attorney Gray’s long and accomplished career fought back against injustice wherever it existed. To paraphrase one of his clients, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Attorney Gray was a "drum major for justice, peace, and righteousness." As we celebrate another year of Attorney Gray’s life, it is my hope that… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/12/rep-sewell-votes-annual-defense-bill | Rep. Sewell Votes for Annual Defense Bill | 2021-12-07 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022. This bipartisan bill strengthens America’s security and meets the needs of our servicemembers, veterans, and military families. Among its many provisions, the bill bolsters pay and improves benefits for servicemembers, combats sexual assault in the military, invests in our HBCUs, and modernizes our defense technology to keep America safe. “Ensuring that our brave men and women in uniform have the resources they need to defend our nation is one of my most solemn responsibilities as a Member of Congress and one that I do not take lightly,” said Rep. Sewell.“This defense bill not only meets the needs of our servicemembers, but also invests in HBCUs, combats sexual assault in the military, promotes climate resiliency, and strengthens our national security.” “From Maxwell Air Force Base and the 187th Fighter Wing in Montgomery to the shipbuilding industry in Mobile and missile defense in Huntsville, Alabama is home to countless servicemembers whose brave sacrifices keep our nation safe and secure,” continued Sewell. “I’m proud that this year’s defense bill gives our troops a well-deserved pay raise and uplifts our military families with critical support.” For the sixty-first consecutive year, Congress will enact this essential legislation and fulfill its critical constitutional obligation to provide for the common defense. The FY2022 NDAA authorizes historic investments in our diverse fighting force, innovation and emerging technologies. Doing so will ensure the Department of Defense can strengthen the nation’s efforts to defend democratic values and strengthen our alliances in the face of challenges from authoritarian states – while modernizing our national security institutions and processes to keep families safe on the homefront. Thanks to the leadership of House Democrats, the FY22 NDAA: Provides a pay raise for members of the military: supports a 2.7 percent increase in military … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/12/reps-sewell-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-help-small-businesses | Reps. Sewell Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Small Businesses Rehire Workers Let Go Due to COVID-19 | 2021-12-07 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) joined Reps. Carol Miller (R-WV), Stephanie Murphy (D-FL), and Kevin Hern (R-OK) to introduce the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) Reinstatement Act. The ERTC was designed to help small businesses rehire and retain employees they had to let go due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was overwhelmingly supported in the bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed in March 2020. “From our biggest cities to our rural towns, our nation’s small businesses help our communities thrive,” said Rep. Sewell. “As we build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic and grow our economy, we must make supporting our small business owners a top priority. By reinstating the Employee Retention Tax Credit, this bipartisan bill will provide much needed relief to Alabama’s small businesses, helping them rehire workers lost due to the pandemic. I was proud to join my colleagues in introducing this commonsense legislation and urge swift passage!” “I’m pleased to lead my Ways and Means colleagues in introducing the Employee Retention Tax Credit Reinstatement Act,” said Rep. Carol Miller, lead Republican sponsor. “By reinstating the ERTC, struggling small businesses can access one of the last remaining pandemic recovery programs to receive the help they need to replenish their workforce and get back on track. As we continue to emerge from this public health emergency, we must remember that small businesses in West Virginia and across the country still need our support. I urge Congressional leaders and President Biden to pass our bill into law as soon as possible to give these businesses and employees the certainty they need.” “Over the last year and a half I was proud to lead the bipartisan effort to establish the employee retention tax credit, which provides financial support to businesses who retain or rehire workers, rather than lay them off,” said Rep. Stephanie Murphy, lead Democratic co-sponsor. “This provision has helped thousands of businesses and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/12/reps-sewell-johnson-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-level-playing-field | Reps. Sewell, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Level the Playing Field for American Workers | 2021-12-02 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. – Today, U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (AL-07) and Bill Johnson (OH-06) introduced bipartisan legislation to level the playing field for American workers. The Level the Playing Field Act 2.0 would strengthen U.S. trade remedy laws to protect American workers and combat China’s unfair, anti-free market trade practices that distort the global market. “Protecting American workers and countering China’s unfair trade practices must be central pillars of U.S. trade policy,” said Rep. Sewell. “My Level the Playing Field Act 2.0 will support America’s workers by strengthening our trade remedy laws and promoting fair competition by pushing back against China’s egregious efforts to manipulate the global market in their favor. I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation with Congressman Bill Johnson and urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to give it their full support!” “For far too long, China and its communist regime have taken deliberate steps to hurt American workers and the American economy by dumping steel, aluminum, and other products on the global markets with no repercussions. That must end,” said Rep. Bill Johnson, lead Republican co-sponsor. “This bipartisan legislation will hold China accountable for these actions by ensuring that U.S. industries and the Department of Commerce have the tools needed to seek relief from China’s actions. A robust domestic steel and aluminum industry is critical to repairing America’s aging infrastructure and creating American jobs, the American economy, and American national security. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the House and Senate to ensure this bipartisan bill becomes law.” The bill is designed to combat many of China’s most egregious practices, such as: Country Hopping to Escape U.S. Trade Remedies - After all the work of winning an anti-dumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) case, relief can be temporary as foreign producers move their factories to other countries to evade the AD/CVD orders. Title I of this legislation creat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/12/reps-terri-sewell-robert-aderholt-david-scott-and-jody-hice-announce | Reps. Terri Sewell, Robert Aderholt, David Scott, and Jody Hice Announce Friendly Wager on UGA-Bama Game | 2021-12-02 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. – Today, ahead of Saturday’s SEC championship game between the University of Georgia and the University of Alabama, U.S. Representatives Terri Sewell (AL-07), David Scott (GA-13), Robert Aderholt (AL-04), and Jody Hice (GA-10) announced a friendly wager on which team will prevail on the gridiron. When the Alabama Crimson Tide are victorious, Bama fans Reps. Terri Sewell and Robert Aderholt will enjoy Georgia peach preserves and fresh biscuits, Georgia pecan pie from the iconic Mary Mac’s Tea Room in Atlanta, Georgia peanut brittle, and a case of the Coca-Cola products of their choice at the courtesy of Reps. David Scott and Jody Hice. If the UGA Bulldogs manage to pull off a surprise victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide, proud fans Reps. David Scott and Jody Hice will enjoy a lunch of coveted Alabama barbecue, Alabama sweet potato pies and a Bama in a Box shipment of Alabama-made products at the courtesy of Reps. Terri Sewell and Robert Aderholt. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-observes-66th-anniversary-arrest-rosa-parks-house-floor | Rep. Sewell Observes the 66th Anniversary of the Arrest of Rosa Parks on the House Floor | 2021-11-30 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) spoke on the House Floor to observe the 66th anniversary of the arrest of Rosa Parks. On December 1, 1955, Mrs. Rosa Parks took a bold stand against racial discrimination, refusing to give up her seat on a public bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Her refusal sparked a year-long, city-wide boycott of the Montgomery bus system, leading to the eventual desegregation of public buses by the Supreme Court. Rep. Sewell is an original cosponsor of the Rosa Parks Day Act, a bill that would make December 1st a federal holiday in her honor. A video recording of Rep. Sewell’s remarks can be viewed and downloaded here. Her remarks are included below. Rep. Sewell: Mister Speaker, I rise today to honor an American pioneer and one of the greatest heroines of our time, Mrs. Rosa Parks, on the 66th anniversary of her arrest in Montgomery, Alabama. Today, 66 years ago, Rosa Parks took a bold stand against racial discrimination by refusing to give up her seat on a public bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her seat did more than simply desegregate the bus systems of Montgomery. Her dignified courage inspired a movement that changed our nation. Rosa Parks’ quiet refusal to surrender her seat to a white passenger on December 1, 1955, sparked a city-wide boycott of the Montgomery bus system that lasted one whole year and broke the very will of a city heavily steeped in segregation. Biographer Douglas Brinkley recounted the powerful moment in his biography of Rosa Parks. He writes: “Are you going to stand up?" the driver demanded. Rosa Parks looked straight at him and said: "No." Flustered, and not quite sure what to do, the bus driver retorted, "Well, I'm going to have you arrested." And Rosa Parks sat next to the window and quietly said, "You may do that." Her soft yet forceful response led to an arrest, a $10 dollar fine, and the beginning of the most important demonstration in American history. The Montgomery Bus Boycott stands as a powerful testament of… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-s-maternal-vaccination-act-passes-house | Rep. Sewell’s Maternal Vaccination Act Passes the House | 2021-11-30 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), a proud member of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, announced that her bill, the Maternal Vaccination Act, passed the House of Representatives by unanimous consent. The bill, which Rep. Sewell introduced in February, takes aim at the United States’ urgent maternal health crisis, providing critical funding to increase maternal vaccination rates and reduce vaccination disparities. The Maternal Vaccination Act was included in the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021. “Today, the House took an important step in our fight to address the nation’s urgent maternal health crisis by passing my Maternal Vaccination Act!” said Rep. Sewell. “We know that the U.S. suffers from the highest pregnancy-related death rate in the developed world with Black women facing disproportionately high maternal mortality rates.” “By providing funding to increase immunization rates for women and babies from communities with historically low vaccination rates, my Maternal Vaccination Act will help protect our mothers and babies from preventable diseases,” continued Sewell. “Passage of this bill brings us one step closer to ensuring that women of every background enjoy equal access to maternal health care.” “Low vaccination rates put both mothers and babies at risk, so we must work to increase maternal vaccinations during this public health emergency and beyond. I was proud to see the House of Representatives pass Congresswoman Terri Sewell’s Maternal Vaccination Act with unanimous bipartisan support—it’s a crucial part of my Momnibus package that will protect moms and babies against vaccine-preventable diseases and save lives,” said Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Founder and Co-Chair of the Black Maternal Health Caucus. “I urge my colleagues in the Senate to pass this bill and other key priorities from the Momnibus and get them signed into law.” The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 will build on existing maternal health legislation, like policies to extend postpartum … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-statement-closure-jefferson-county-committee-economic | Rep. Sewell Statement on the Closure of the Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity | 2021-11-29 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Birmingham, AL – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released a statement following the announcement that the Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity (JCCEO) will be surrendering all of their state and federal funds and closing their doors: “This is a devastating loss for the entire Jefferson County community, especially for the children, families, seniors, and low-income residents who rely on the JCCEO for child care, assistance with their utility bills, rent, and other basic necessities. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-statement-loss-head-start-program-jefferson-county-committee | Rep. Sewell Statement on the Loss of the Head Start Program at the Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity | 2021-11-29 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Birmingham, AL – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement regarding the relinquishment of Head Start grant funding by the Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity (JCCEO): “The loss of the Head Start program at JCCEO has already had devastating consequences for the countless employees who have lost their jobs and the Jefferson County children and families who rely on these services for their child care and early education needs. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-welcomes-labor-secretary-marty-walsh-birmingham | Rep. Sewell Welcomes Labor Secretary Marty Walsh to Birmingham | 2021-11-22 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Birmingham, AL – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) joined Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin in welcoming the U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh to Birmingham, Alabama. The visit was intended to promote the signing of President Biden’s Executive Order 14026 which increases the minimum wage to $15 per hour for federal contractors and the Biden-Harris Administration’s Build Back Better Agenda which includes historic investments in housing construction and rehabilitation, economic development, and community revitalization. The day began with a visit of Innovation Depot, a startup ecosystem in Birmingham, where Mayor Woodfin, Sec. Walsh, and Rep. Sewell joined University of Alabama-Birmingham President Dr. Ray Watts, leadership from UAB, Innovate Birmingham, and Birmingham Promise for a tour of the facility. Here, they learned about the Birmingham Promise project which provides scholarships and apprenticeships to Birmingham City School students and heard testimonials from former and current students of Innovation Depot. Next, Rep. Sewell joined Sec. Walsh, Mayor Woodfin, and two local union workers for a rally in the historic Kelly Ingram Park to celebrate the signing of Executive Order 14026. This was followed by a tour of the park where Sec. Walsh saw the “Four Spirits” memorial to the four little girls who died in the 16th Street Church bombing in 1963. Secretary Walsh later toured the 16th Street Baptist Church. The visit concluded with a tour of The Dannon Project followed by a roundtable with the Mayor Woodfin, Sec. Walsh, Rep. Sewell, the Executive Director of The Dannon Project Kerri Pruitt, and the Alabama Secretary of Labor Fitzgerald Washington. Rep. Sewell’s remarks from today’s lunch at the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union’s Hall are included below: I want to thank everyone for being here today, especially the Secretary of Labor Martin Walsh! Doesn’t he have great passion? I love it! You’re like a breath of fresh air, so thank you for being here Mr. Secretary! I want you to know that… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-meets-acting-federal-railroad-administrator-amit-bose-address | Rep. Sewell Meets with Acting Federal Railroad Administrator Amit Bose to Address Blocked Railroad Crossings | 2021-11-19 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) had a very productive conversation with the Acting Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Amit Bose, about the blocked railroad crossings that have plagued Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. Congresswoman Sewell and the Administrator are focused on finding solutions to reduce the number and duration of blocked crossings in the short term while also finding long-term structural solutions to provide permanent relief for urban and rural communities. As the only member of the Alabama Delegation to vote for President Biden’s transformative Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Rep. Sewell is thrilled that critical new funding will be directly allocated to solve blocked rail crossings. Rep. Sewell also plans to host a roundtable with Acting Administrator Bose to discuss critical funding in President Biden’s infrastructure bill and hear directly from community leaders and local elected officials about the rail crossing issues throughout Alabama’s 7th District. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-announces-over-17-million-raise-funding-city-tuscaloosa | Rep. Sewell Announces Over $17 Million in RAISE Funding for the City of Tuscaloosa | 2021-11-18 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Tuscaloosa, AL – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced $17,149,167 in funding for the City of Tuscaloosa from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program. This funding will be used to support the city’s Tuscaloosa University Boulevard Corridor project, allowing the City of Tuscaloosa in conjunction with the University of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Transportation to make necessary transportation infrastructure improvements. “This is great news for the City of Tuscaloosa and its partners! Investing in our infrastructure provides cities with the revenue they need to not only rebuild but modernize and make room for new innovative development,” said Rep. Sewell. “I applaud the City of Tuscaloosa, the University of Alabama, and the Alabama Department of Transportation for working together to rebuild and revitalize this community. These are the types of funding opportunities that will ensure that the 7th Congressional District can build back better!” Background: The City of Tuscaloosa received a federal grant of $17,149,167 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to support the city and its partners, the University of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Transportation, to make transportation infrastructure improvements. Specifically, the RAISE funding will support the following: Technology upgrades Stormwater drainage improvements to address resilience and environmental issues Expand pedestrian access from residential areas to institutional and retail areas “The City of Tuscaloosa could not be more thrilled to be among the recipients of the Department of Transportation’s RAISE Grant. These funds will give us the opportunity to make improvements to one of the major arteries connecting all of Tuscaloosa and will provide better connectivity across our community,” said Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox. “The enhancements that will be made to the University Blvd corridor will include increased storm drain … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-announces-over-800000-cops-grant-funding-cities-fairfield-and | Rep. Sewell Announces Over $800,000 in COPS Grant Funding for Cities of Fairfield and Greensboro | 2021-11-18 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Birmingham, AL — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced over $800,000 in federal grant funding for the cities of Fairfield and Greensboro through the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office of Community-Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) COPS Hiring Program (CHP). The awards will allow local agencies to hire additional full-time law enforcement professionals and support critical community oriented community policing programs that reduce crime and keep our communities safe. “This is fantastic news for the cities of Fairfield and Greensboro!” said Rep. Sewell. “This critical grant funding will help keep these cities safe by ensuring that local law enforcement agencies have the resources they need to implement community oriented policing and build trust among the members of our community.” COPS grant funding totaling $803,179 was awarded to the two cities in the following amounts: City of Fairfield - $241,136 City of Greensboro - $562,043 CHP is a competitive award program intended to reduce crime and advance public safety through community policing. CHP provides funds directly to law enforcement agencies to hire new or rehire additional career law enforcement officers, thereby increasing their community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts. The complete list of awards can be found here. Since its creation in 1994, COPS has invested more than $14 billion to advance community policing, including grants awarded to more than 13,000 state, local and Tribal law enforcement agencies to fund the hiring and redeployment of more than 135,000 officers. CHP, COPS’ flagship program, continues to be in demand today: In FY21, COPS received 590 applications requesting nearly 3,000 law enforcement positions. For FY22, President Biden has requested $537 million for CHP, an increase of $300 million. “We are committed to providing police departments with the resources needed to help ensure community safety and build community trust,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. “The grants we are announcing t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-votes-president-biden-s-historic-build-back-better-act | Rep. Sewell Votes for President Biden’s Historic Build Back Better Act | 2021-11-18 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted to pass President Biden’s historic Build Back Better Act, once-in-a-generation legislation to lower costs for hard-working Alabamians, cut taxes for families and workers, and build an economy that puts working families first. Notably, it will not raise taxes on anyone making under $400,000 per year. Among its many provisions, the bill would close the Medicaid coverage gap, create good-paying jobs, lower child care and health care costs, create universal pre-K, establish paid family and medical leave, reduce housing costs, and make the largest investment in combating the climate crisis in American history. The bill passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 220-213 and will now make its way to the U.S. Senate. “Within six weeks of President Biden taking office, we passed the American Rescue Plan to save our economy, crush the pandemic, and deliver critical relief to Americans everywhere,” said Rep. Sewell. “Just last week, we delivered the largest investment in our nation’s infrastructure in nearly a century. Now, with the passage of President Biden’s historic Build Back Better Act, House Democrats are delivering on our promise to build an economy that puts working families first!” “For far too long, those at the very top have seen their fortunes grow while hard-working Americans have been squeezed,” continued Sewell. “Not anymore—I’m proud to report that the Build Back Better Act will uplift Alabama’s most underserved communities with transformational progress! The bill will provide affordable health insurance to Alabamians caught in the coverage gap, lower prescription drug costs, create universal pre-K, extend the Child Tax Credit, address the climate crisis and environmental injustice with bold action, and so much more. Together, President Biden and Congressional Democrats will continue to deliver historic progress for the American people!” The Build Back Better Act: Creates Millions of Good-Paying Jobs - Together with the bipartisa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-attend-signing-infrastructure-bill-white-house | Rep. Sewell to Attend Signing of Infrastructure Bill at the White House | 2021-11-15 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) will join President Biden for the signing of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act at the White House. The bill—which passed the House of Representatives on Friday, November 5th—is the largest investment in U.S. infrastructure in nearly a century. As the only member of the Alabama Congressional delegation to vote in favor of the bill, Rep. Sewell played a lead role in securing the inclusion of critical provisions that will benefit Alabama’s 7th District. “Thanks to our hard work, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act contains transformational provisions that will directly benefit the people of Alabama’s 7th District,” said Rep. Sewell. “In addition to creating jobs and rebuilding our roads and bridges, the bill will help alleviate blocked railroad crossings and invest hundreds of millions of dollars in improving Alabama’s water infrastructure. Today, I will proudly stand with President Biden as he signs this bill and delivers these historic wins for the people!” President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act contains several provisions that will address blocked railroad crossings: The Railroad Crossing Elimination Program - This section would authorize $500 million a year for the new Railroad Crossing Elimination grant program. This includes a small set-aside to carry out a highway-rail grade crossing safety information and education program. Blocked Crossing Portal - This section would require the Federal Railroad Administration to establish a blocked crossing portal to collect information about blocked highway-rail grade crossings from the public. The Federal Railroad Administration is to use the information to assess the impact of blocked crossings, inform outreach to communities and railroads about blocked crossings, and produce an annual report on the program. This pilot program will expire three years after enactment. National Academies Study On Trains Longer Than 7,500 Feet -This section requires the Sec… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-hosts-10th-annual-job-fair-bessemer-announces-selma-next-year | Rep. Sewell Hosts 10th Annual Job Fair in Bessemer, Announces Selma as Next Year’s Job Fair Site | 2021-11-15 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Bessemer, AL - On Tuesday, November 9th, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) hosted the 10th Annual Congressional Job Fair at the Bessemer Civic Center. This year’s event featured over 50 employers from across 10 industry sectors. Returning to an in-person setting after two years, the Job Fair welcomed almost 500 job seekers. The Job Fair serves as an opportunity to foster economic growth across the 7th Congressional District, reflecting Rep. Sewell’s dedication to promoting job opportunities by connecting employers directly with job seekers. It is Rep. Sewell’s largest constituent outreach event of the year. Rep. Sewell is pleased to announce that next year's job fair will be held in her hometown of Selma, Alabama. “Like me, many Americans who grew up surrounded by poverty saw the lasting effects of historic disinvestment in their communities long before the COVID-19 pandemic brought these issues into sharp clarity,” said Rep. Sewell. “Since coming to Congress, I have made it my mission to address those very factors, making a commitment to the people of my District to bring economic opportunities directly to them. As one of my top priorities, the annual job fair is vital to creating a better future for Alabama families by promoting and advancing economic prosperity in the 7th District. I am beyond pleased at how well this year’s job fair went! I am thrilled that we were able to return to an in-person venue, and I know that continuing to connect job seekers to employers will help us Build Back Better!” Employers attending the 10th Annual Job Fair included: Automotive Honda of Alabama Hyundai Mercedes Benz Staffing Agencies InTime Staffing Diverse Staffing Personnel Staffing, Inc. Snelling Restaurants/Food Mgt/ Hospitality Waffle House Milo’s Tea Company Starbucks Retail Goodwill Alabama Government/State and Federal Agencies Personnel Board of Jefferson County Alabama Alcoholic and Beverage Control Board Alabama Department of Labor State of Alabama Personnel Department Alabama Department of Human… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-sends-letter-federal-railroad-administration-urging-action | Rep. Sewell Sends Letter to Federal Railroad Administration Urging Action on Blocked Railroad Crossings, Requests Visit from DOT Secretary Buttigieg | 2021-11-07 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) sent a letter to Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Deputy Administrator Amit Bose urging swift action to address blocked railroad crossings in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. She also sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg inviting him to visit the district to see first-hand how rail crossing blockages impact small businesses, students, and community members. The letters are the latest of Rep. Sewell’s ongoing efforts to address blocked railroad crossings which have plagued the 7th District for years. “Our communities in the 7th District continue to suffer from unacceptable train blockages that put public safety at risk and make life more difficult for my constituents,” said Rep. Sewell. “ I am working with the Biden Administration to find long-term solutions at the federal level, but in the meantime, swift action is urgently needed to solve the current crisis. It is my hope that continued cooperation on the federal, state, and local level will prompt much-needed action.” In December 2019, the FRA launched a Blocked Crossing Incident Reporter website where the public and law enforcement can report the date, time, location, and duration that a crossing was blocked. The agency intends to use the data collected to achieve a better understanding of the location, duration, and impacts of blocked crossings. In 2018, Rep. Sewell co-authored a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting a report on the impact of longer freight trains and blocked railroad crossings. A number of recommendations from the resulting GAO report were included in President Biden’s bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which passed the House of Representatives on Friday, November 5th, 2021. Rep. Sewell was also a strong advocate for the rail funding in the legislation, which includes $5 billion for rail improvements and safety grants, as well as the $3 billion for grade crossing safety improvements to help resolve the r… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-votes-largest-investment-us-infrastructure-nearly-century | Rep. Sewell Votes for Largest Investment in U.S. Infrastructure in Nearly a Century | 2021-11-05 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted to pass President Biden’s historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the largest investment in U.S. infrastructure in nearly a century. This legislation will create millions of good-paying jobs, repair Alabama’s crumbling roads and bridges, expand access to high-speed affordable internet, and make transformational investments in Alabama’s drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. The bill's many provisions will supercharge America’s global competitiveness and put our nation back on track to have world class infrastructure. The bill passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 228-206 and will now make its way to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. “Today we’ve made history!” said Rep. Sewell. “Thanks to President Biden and Congressional Democrats, the United States Congress has passed the largest investment in our nation’s infrastructure in nearly a century. With today’s vote, President Biden has accomplished what previous administrations have been trying to do for decades.” “Alabama’s infrastructure has been falling behind for far too long,” continued Sewell. “The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act contains transformational provisions that will revitalize the 7th District by creating good paying jobs, fixing our crumbling roads and bridges, expanding access to broadband, and finally addressing our broken water infrastructure. I fought to ensure that equity is a central focus of this bill, and I’m proud that it will uplift hard-working Alabamians from our biggest cities to our most rural communities.” “I want to thank Representative Sewell for her hard work passing the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. “For too long we’ve neglected investments in critical areas that directly impact American workers, American businesses and American families. One of the many historic investments in this bill is the effort to bridge the digital divide and ens… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-host-military-service-academy-virtual-preview-day-2021 | Rep. Sewell to Host Military Service Academy Virtual Preview Day 2021 | 2021-11-03 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Tomorrow, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) will host the second Military Service Academy Virtual Preview Day via Facebook Live with representatives from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the Marion Military Institute. Guests will provide presentations about the admissions process, resources, and scholarships available for students. Following their presentations, Rep. Sewell will host a conversation with Second Lieutenant Terence A. Perkins, a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy from Alabama’s 7th District, to discuss his personal experience at the Academy. Students interested in being nominated to one of the service academies are encouraged to tune in here Virtual Military Service Academy Preview Day 2021 WHO: U.S. Rep. Terri A. Sewell (AL-07) Michael Holland, U.S. Military Academy at West Point Lieutenant Pablo Beltran, U.S. Naval Academy Admissions Advisor Lieutenant Junior Grade Jacob Brown, U.S. Coast Guard Academy Admissions Officer Colonel Mark Brown, U.S. Air Force Academy Admissions Liaison Officer Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Bowen, Director of the Service Academy Program at the Marion Military Institute Second Lieutenant Terence A. Perkins, U.S. Air Force WHAT: Virtual Military Service Academy Preview Day 2021 WHEN: Thursday, November 4, 2021 | 5:00 PM CT WHERE: Streaming live from the Congresswoman's official Facebook page, here. To be considered for an appointment to a Military Service Academy, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements established by law and be legally domiciled within the boundaries of Alabama's 7th Congressional District. Students MUST complete a 2021 nomination application which can be found on Rep. Sewell's website here. Submissions must be received by the Birmingham Office by U.S. mail postmarked no later than Friday, November 19, 2021. Applications should be mailed to: Office of Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell Two 20th Street North, Suite 1130 Bir… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-statement-failure-s-4-john-r-lewis-voting-rights-advancement | Rep. Sewell Statement on Failure of S. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, in the Senate | 2021-11-03 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement after nearly every Senate Republican voted to block debate on her bill, S. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act: “Almost every Senate Republican just voted to block debate on S. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. It is now crystal clear—Senate Republicans will make it impossible to reach the 60 votes needed to overcome the filibuster and pass this critical voting rights reform. “The choice is simple. We either make commonsense reforms to the filibuster or we let extremist politicians continue to erect barriers to the ballot box in states across this nation. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-announces-employer-line-job-fair | Rep. Sewell Announces Employer Line-Up for Job Fair | 2021-11-01 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Bessemer, AL - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced the line-up of employers for her 10th Annual Job Fair, which will be held on Tuesday, November 9th from 10am - 2pm CT at the Bessemer Civic Center in Bessemer. This year’s event will feature over 50 employers from 10 industry sectors. The Job Fair—which will be held in-person for the first time since 2019—is an opportunity for Rep. Sewell to help foster economic growth across the 7th Congressional District by connecting employers directly with job seekers. It is Rep. Sewell’s largest constituent outreach event of the year. “We are one week away from our 10th Annual Job Fair, which will be in Bessemer this year! As a key hallmark of our mission to advance economic opportunity for the residents of the 7th District, I have continued to stand firm on my promise of bringing opportunities directly to the people,” said Rep. Sewell. “I am excited to announce that we have an outstanding list of employers confirmed for this year’s Job Fair.” Employers attending the 10th Annual Job Fair include: Alabama Department of Youth Services Rural Health Medical Program, Inc. PECO FOODS INC. Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Selma Fire Department Buffalo Rock Company - Pepsi Birmingham VA HR FCI-Aliceville Montgomery Police Department Alabama Department of Environmental Management Jefferson County Commission GD Copper, USA Inc. City of Selma Police Department Austal USA City of Selma State of Alabama Personnel Department Whatley Health Services, Inc. Personnel Staffing Inc. Personnel Board of Jefferson County Regions Bank Snelling Alabama Department of Labor WorkFaith Birmingham Diverse Staffing Alabama Forestry Commission Alabama Goodwill Vaughan Regional Medical Center Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc. AT&T Blue Cross Blue Shield University of Alabama at Birmingham - Recruitment Services Birmingham Police Department ABC Board Allstate Beverage Company Alabama Department of Human Resources Prystup Packagi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/11/rep-sewell-host-discussion-strengthening-and-expanding-social-security | Rep. Sewell to Host Discussion on Strengthening and Expanding Social Security | 2021-11-01 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. - Tomorrow, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) will host a TerriTalk Facebook Live at 3:30 p.m. CT with Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John Larson (CT-01) to discuss their efforts to strengthen and expand Social Security. The TerriTalk will be streamed live to Rep. Sewell’s official Facebook page. The Congresswoman will lead a Q&A section to address Alabamians’ questions directly. As a member of the Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee, Rep. Sewell has been fighting in Congress for years to strengthen and expand Social Security, a critical earned benefit that impacts over 157,000 residents of Alabama’s 7th District. Last week, she joined Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman Larson (CT-01) to introduce Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust, a landmark bill that would enhance Social Security benefits for the first time in 50 years. The legislation would provide a benefit bump for beneficiaries, improve the cost of living formula, and provide credits for those who take time out of the workforce to care for a loved one. Her remarks from last week’s press conference can be viewed here. TerriTalk Facebook Live Discussion - The Fight to Strengthen and Expand Social Security WHO: U.S. Rep. Terri A. Sewell U.S. Rep. John B. Larson WHAT: TerriTalk: The Fight to Strengthen and Expand Social Security WHEN: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. CT | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/10/rep-sewell-calls-senators-reform-filibuster-and-pass-federal-voting | Rep. Sewell Calls on Senators to Reform the Filibuster and Pass Federal Voting Rights Legislation | 2021-10-26 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – On Monday, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) spoke on the House Floor during the Congressional Black Caucus’ Special Order Hour to call on her Senate colleagues to reform the filibuster and pass federal legislation to protect the right to vote, including her bill, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Below are Rep. Sewell’s remarks: Rep. Sewell: Madam Speaker, as we speak, our nation is facing the most concerted effort to restrict the right to vote in a generation. Just this year, 400 bills have been introduced in state legislatures across this nation to restrict the right to vote. And in 19 states, at least 33 of these bills have become law, including the most egregious of state legislatures, Georgia, where now it is a crime to give a bottle of water to a voter as they stand in line. Even as our very democracy comes under attack, we see Republicans standing firm in their opposition to protecting the right to vote, a bedrock principle that should never be partisan. Just last week, we watched as every Senate Republican voted to block debate on the Freedom to Vote Act, a commonsense bill that would ensure every American has access to the ballot box. What are they afraid of, I ask? What are they afraid of? Last week’s vote made clear that Senate Republicans are unwilling to even debate voting rights, let alone hold a fair vote. This just further demonstrates that in order to protest and protect our democracy and the sacred right to vote, we must reform the filibuster to create a path forward for must-pass pieces of legislation. Madam Speaker, almost three weeks ago, we saw Senator Leahy introduce S. 4, the John Robert Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, in the Senate. But unless we take action on the filibuster and take action now, this critical bill will face the same fate as the Freedom to Vote Act. The way I see it —every Senator is now faced with a choice. It’s voting rights or the filibuster. It’s protecting our sacred right to vote and our democracy or the filibuster. It’s … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2021/10/rep-sewell-votes-pass-family-violence-prevention-and-services | Rep. Sewell Votes to Pass Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act | 2021-10-26 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) applauded the passage of H.R. 2119, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act. This bipartisan bill would reauthorize the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) which—nearly 40 years after its enactment—continues to be the primary source of federal funding for domestic violence shelters in the US. H.R. 2119 would enhance and refocus federal investment to address intimate partner violence (IPV). The bill passed the House today by a vote of 228-200. “We have a duty to prevent the scourge of domestic violence and ensure that survivors in Alabama and throughout the country are safe and cared for,” said Rep. Sewell. “That’s why I’m proud to join my colleagues in voting to pass the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act. At a time when rates of domestic violence are on the rise, ensuring that we fully fund programs to combat domestic violence is paramount!” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in four women and nearly one in ten men have reported experiencing some form of IPV during their lifetime. Yet, according to the National Network to End Domestic Violence, in just one day in 2020, domestic violence programs were unable to meet 11,047 requests from survivors of domestic violence for shelter and/or supportive services. This is an increase of almost 2,000 requests (almost 18 percent) in just two years. FVPSA, which is the central pillar in fighting against IPV, has not been reauthorized since 2010, leaving programs underfunded and outdated. COVID-19 has increased the risk of IPV and disrupted services that offer resources and support. Communities of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals experience disproportionate rates of IPV but face significant barriers to accessing services. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
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