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| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/12/rep-sewell-celebrates-passage-of-her-legislation-to-rename-the-marion-post-office-after-civil-rights-legend-albert-turner-sr | Rep. Sewell Celebrates Passage of Her Legislation to Rename the Marion Post Office After Civil Rights Legend Albert Turner, Sr. | 2024-12-30 | 2024 | 2024-12 | 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) celebrated the passage of her legislation to rename the Marion Post Office after the late civil rights leader Albert Turner, Sr. H.R. 7893 passed the Senate unanimously on December 19th. Having previously passed the House, it now awaits President Biden’s signature. The bill was supported by every member of Alabama’s congressional delegation. “Albert Turner Sr. was a civil rights legend whose enormous contributions to Perry County, the State of Alabama, and our nation should never be forgotten,” said Rep. Sewell. “I am thrilled that Congress has passed my bill to honor his legacy by officially renaming the Marion Post Office after him. I thank my colleagues of the Alabama Delegation for their help getting this important legislation across the finish line.” “I and my family are deeply honored that the United States Congress saw fit to recognize my father and the significant contributions he made to the civil rights of Americans,” said Perry County Commissioner Albert Turner, Jr. “I personally want to thank the entire Alabama delegation, both Democratic and Republicans, who made this idea into law. More specifically, I want to thank the sponsor, my Congresswoman, Terri Sewell, for leading the charge of honoring my hero, my father, Albert Turner, Sr.” Albert Turner, Sr. was born in Perry County, Alabama in 1936. He devoted his life to the Civil Rights Movement, fighting to ensure equal access to the ballot box for African Americans. Turner worked closely with prominent leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., served as the Alabama Field Secretary for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and even founded the Perry County Civic League to organize protests and boycotts for the racial integration of public facilities and schools. Turner passed away on April 13, 2000, at the age of 64. Once signed, H.R. 7893 will officially rename the Marion Post Office, located at 306 Pickens Street, as the “Albert Turner, Sr. Post Office Building.” Bill text is avai… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/12/rep-sewell-statement-on-potential-trump-musk-shutdown | Rep. Sewell Statement on Potential Trump-Musk Shutdown | 2024-12-19 | 2024 | 2024-12 | 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) released the following statement: “Because of House Republicans’ last-minute decision to abandon our bipartisan funding agreement, Alabama communities could lose out on $284 million in urgently needed disaster assistance. And just days before Christmas, countless military families, seniors, first responders, and veterans could have their paychecks and benefits put at risk by a government shutdown.” “Donald Trump and Elon Musk may not know how it feels to miss a paycheck, but it is Alabama’s working families who will pay the price for their reckless shutdown. House Republicans should stop taking orders from billionaires and start looking out for the needs of hard working families.” According to an analysis by the House Budget Committee Minority, under a Trump-Musk shutdown: 38,017 active duty and reserve personnel serving our nation's armed forces in Alabama would be forced to go without the pay they earn during a shutdown. The Small Business Administration would stop processing small business loans, halting a program that provides $284,694,700 in funding to small businesses in Alabama every year. 4,797 people flying through Alabama airports every day would face potential delays and safety concerns due to staffing impacts on TSA agents and air traffic controllers. 111,999 people in Alabama would lose access to Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits in a prolonged shutdown. 46,826 federal workers in Alabama would be furloughed or forced to work without pay during a total government shutdown, in addition to the many employees of businesses with government contracts who could be laid off, furloughed, or see their hours cut. Workers at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would be sidelined, risking interruptions and delays to the 224 food safety, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and other inspections conducted in Alabama last year. The Department of Agriculture would be forced to stop processing housing l… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/12/rep-sewell-secures-100-federal-cost-share-for-selma-river-erosion-project-in-water-infrastructure-bill | Rep. Sewell Secures 100% Federal Cost Share for Selma River Erosion Project in Water Infrastructure Bill | 2024-12-18 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Will save the City of Selma more than $9 million Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that her language authorizing a 100% federal cost share for Selma’s Army Corps of Engineers River Erosion Project was included in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. WRDA passed the Senate today with a large bipartisan majority. Having previously passed the House, it will now make its way to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. “Throughout the past few years, we have been working closely with the Army Corps of Engineers to bring urgently needed resources to Selma to address the flooding and erosion challenges along the Alabama River,” said Rep. Sewell. “I am thrilled that Congress has passed my provision to increase the federal cost share for this project to 100%. This special exception will save the City of Selma more than $9 million and help ensure that this project can move forward. I thank Senator Britt for helping us get this provision across the finish line and for her steadfast commitment to Selma’s vitality.” “Selma’s history—including Bloody Sunday, the courageous march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, and its pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement—must be preserved so all Americans can learn from it for generations to come. Ensuring Selma’s Flood Risk Management and Stabilization project can be completed with federal funding will make all the difference to ensure this history doesn’t literally fall into the river after years of erosion along the bank of the Alabama River. I’m grateful to partner with Representative Sewell to champion the inclusion of this critical provision in the 2024 WRDA bill,” said Senator Katie Britt. “On behalf of the City of Selma, I sincerely thank Congresswoman Terri Sewell and Senator Katie Britt for their fierce and effective advocacy supporting the stabilization of our riverbank,” said Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr. “The 100% federal cost share equals between $9m to $12m that the City of Selma is no longer obligated to pay on the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/12/rep-sewell-announces-1-5-million-to-support-job-training-educational-services-for-birmingham-youth | Rep. Sewell Announces $1.5 Million to Support Job Training, Educational Services for Birmingham Youth | 2024-12-12 | 2024 | 2024-12 | 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 that the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded a $1.5 million YouthBuild Grant to the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD). The new funding will be used to expand job training and educational services for Birmingham youth and prepare young workers for high-demand careers. “This is a big win for the City of Birmingham,” said Rep. Sewell. “The Magic City YouthBuild Program equips our young people with the skills and experiences they need to get ahead in a competitive workforce. This award will help us expand pathways to career-readiness while providing opportunities for our young people to give back to their communities. I am so grateful to the Biden-Harris Administration for continuing to invest in the City of Birmingham.” “We are honored to receive this grant for a second term to continue the efforts of significantly enhancing our initiatives, creating even more opportunities for young people to develop critical skills, gain valuable work experience, and build a brighter future,” said Dontrelle Young Foster, President and CEO of HABD. “With this, we are empowered to impact the lives of youth in our community and to further our vision of being mission focused, service driven.” YouthBuild is a community-based pre-apprenticeship program that provides job training and educational services for opportunity youth ages 16-24 who left school without a secondary diploma. Participants learn vocational skills in construction, as well as in other in-demand industries including healthcare, information technology, and hospitality. Participants also provide community service through the required construction or rehabilitation of affordable housing for low-income or homeless families in their own neighborhoods. Administered by the Office of Workforce Investment's Division of Youth Services, YouthBuild serves more than 5,000 youth in approximately 200 YouthBuild programs in more than 40 states. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/12/rep-sewell-announces-9-million-usda-investment-to-improve-water-infrastructure-in-dallas-and-marengo-counties | Rep. Sewell Announces $9 Million USDA Investment to Improve Water Infrastructure in Dallas and Marengo Counties | 2024-12-11 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Investment will benefit more than 7,400 rural residents Sardis, AL — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Rural Development has awarded a loan of $2,419,000 and a grant of $6,586,000 to the West Dallas County Water Authority. The $9 million investment will improve the water system in West Dallas and Marengo Counties and benefit more than 7,400 rural residents. “Access to clean, safe water is a basic human right, and one that too many of my constituents in rural Alabama have gone without,” said Rep. Sewell. “With this $9 million USDA investment, we are taking important steps to improve our water infrastructure for more than 7,400 rural residents in Dallas and Marengo Counties, including those who were not previously connected to water mains. I know this funding will make a tremendous difference here in the Black Belt.” “This approval represents a significant opportunity and major step toward the development and growth of vital services to our community,” said the West Dallas Water Authority Board of Directors. “We are excited about the positive impact this project will have on the community and confident this project will bring long-term vital benefits to the people of Marengo County. West Dallas Authority is honored and thankful for the coordinated efforts of everyone who helped us reach this goal.” “The Biden-Harris Administration invests in rural America, because we know strong communities are rooted in their people,” said U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “These investments will build modern infrastructure that will attract employers to the nation's smallest towns and most remote communities, creating jobs, vibrant Main Streets, and lasting economic growth for the people who live there.” The improvements include the purchase and installment of new water mains, 31 new fire hydrants, a 200,000-gallon elevated water storage tank, and one booster station. The West Dallas County Water Authority will use this funding to connect 115 new cu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/12/rep-sewell-votes-for-fiscal-year-2025-national-defense-authorization-act | Rep. Sewell Votes for Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act | 2024-12-11 | 2024 | 2024-12 | 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), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Rep. Sewell previously opposed the House bill after Republicans hijacked it with amendments attacking diversity and inclusion while also undermining access to reproductive health care for service members. Sewell and her Democratic colleagues successfully removed many of these harmful provisions from the final House-passed version. The FY25 NDAA includes a 14.5 percent pay raise for junior enlisted service members and a 4.5 percent raise for all other service members. It includes more than $100 million for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to conduct research and major investments in Alabama’s military installations. It passed the House of Representatives today by a bipartisan vote of 281 to 140. “Today, I voted yes on the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act to give our service members the support they need to keep our nation safe,” said Rep. Sewell. “I am very proud that this year’s NDAA includes a well-deserved 14.5 percent pay raise for our junior enlisted service members and a 4.5 percent raise for the many other brave Americans serving in our Armed Forces.” “To be clear, this bill is not perfect,” continued Sewell. “Even though House Democrats successfully blocked the majority of divisive Republican amendments, I have serious concerns about some remaining provisions that were placed in the bill for political purposes. Still, the responsibility to support our service members and provide for our national security is one that I do not take lightly, which is why I ultimately chose to support the bill. Going forward, it is my hope that House Republicans will return to the important tradition of bipartisanship instead of playing politics with our national defense.” Passed annually by Congress, the NDAA authorizes funding levels for the Department… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/12/rep-sewell-commemorates-the-69th-anniversary-of-rosa-parks-arrest-on-the-house-floor | Rep. Sewell Commemorates the 69th Anniversary of Rosa Parks’ Arrest on the House Floor | 2024-12-04 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Sewell is leading the effort to designate December 1st as Rosa Parks Day Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) spoke on the House Floor to commemorate the 69th anniversary of the arrest of Rosa Parks in Montgomery, Alabama. Rep. Sewell called on her colleagues to pass her bill, H.R. 308, to designate December 1st as a federal holiday commemorating Rosa Parks’ historic arrest. Watch it on YouTube here. Rep. Sewell: Mister Speaker, I rise to honor the legacy of an American hero, Mrs. Rosa Parks, as we observe the 69th anniversary of her historic arrest in Montgomery, Alabama. On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks took a bold stand against segregation by refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus. Her quiet, dignified courage sparked the beginning of the Montgomery Bus Boycott and galvanized a movement that changed the very fabric of this nation. Beginning on December 5th, and continuing for the next 13 months, African Americans in Montgomery, Alabama, brought the city’s bus system to a screeching halt. Their efforts were successful, resulting in the November 1956 Supreme Court decision outlawing racial segregation on public buses. The change-makers who staged the Montgomery Bus Boycott are a testament to the will of a disenfranchised people to take control of their own destiny, and their success quickly became the global model for nonviolent human rights advocacy. 69 years later, as the benefactors of their sacrifices, we remain indebted to them for laying the foundation of the continued struggle for liberty and justice for all. That’s why today, I am proud to be leading the effort in Congress to designate December 1st as “Rosa Parks Day” to commemorate her historic arrest. H.R. 308, the Rosa Parks Day Act, was the very first bill that I introduced in the 118th Congress, along with my colleagues Chairman of the CBC Steven Horsford of Nevada and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty of Ohio. It will help ensure that Rosa Parks’ brave sacrifice is never forgotten, and it will remind us of the power … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/10/rep-sewell-announces-43-7-million-for-water-infrastructure-in-alabama | Rep. Sewell Announces $43.7 Million for Water Infrastructure in Alabama | 2024-10-24 | 2024 | 2024-10 | 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 that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is investing $3.6 billion in new funding under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to upgrade our nation’s water infrastructure, including $43.7 million for the State of Alabama. This funding will help communities across Alabama upgrade water infrastructure that is essential to safely managing wastewater and drinking water in our homes, schools, and businesses. “I voted for the Biden-Harris Infrastructure Law because it promised to make the largest investment in wastewater and drinking water infrastructure in our nation’s history,” said Rep. Sewell. “Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration, we are delivering on that promise. I am thrilled to announce that Alabama will receive over $43.7 million to help communities upgrade wastewater and drinking water infrastructure. Access to clean water is a basic human right, and this investment represents critical progress in our continued fight for equitable and safe wastewater systems. I thank President Biden and Vice President Harris for this historic investment, and I look forward to working with the State of Alabama to ensure these new resources reach the communities that need them most." “Water keeps us healthy, sustains vibrant communities and dynamic ecosystems, and supports economic opportunity. When our water infrastructure fails, it threatens people’s health, peace of mind, and the environment,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “With the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s historic investment in water, EPA is working with states and local partners to upgrade infrastructure and address local challenges—from lead in drinking water, to PFAS, to water main breaks, to sewer overflows and climate resilience. Together, we are creating good-paying jobs while ensuring that all people can rely on clean and safe water.” The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds will flow through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolvi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/10/rep-sewell-announces-10-million-from-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-for-improvements-to-the-birmingham-and-montgomery-airports | Rep. Sewell Announces $10 Million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Improvements to the Birmingham and Montgomery Airports | 2024-10-23 | 2024 | 2024-10 | 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 that the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport and the Montgomery Regional Airport will each receive $5 million, for a total of $10 million in federal funding, to make improvements to the airports’ infrastructure. Funding for these grants comes from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Terminals Program (ATP), made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “I’m excited to welcome $10 million in federal funding to make improvements to the Birmingham and Montgomery airports!” celebrated Rep. Sewell. “Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is once again delivering results for Alabama’s 7th Congressional District by investing in airport facilities that will enhance travel for those who visit and live in our communities.” In Birmingham, this grant will be used to rehabilitate 10 restrooms and a Service Animal Relief Area at the airport, enhancing the airport’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). “I am extremely grateful to the federal government, Congresswoman Terri Sewell, and all our elected leaders for assisting the airport in securing this grant so we can continue to deliver the quality service that our customers expect and deserve,” said Ron Mathieu, President and CEO of the Birmingham Airport Authority. “This special $5 million grant through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will enable us to make improvements to many of our public restrooms and to the Service Animal Relief Area in the terminal—all in compliance with ADA requirements.” In Montgomery, this funding will be used to replace the inbound baggage system and the escalator, which have reached the end of their useful lives. “Thank you to the FAA for recognizing the importance of this project to improve the passenger experience at Montgomery,” said Robert H. Gould, Montgomery Airport Authority Chairman. “I would like to express my gratitude to our entire federal delegation, including … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/10/rep-sewell-hosts-magic-city-classic-discussion-on-workforce-development-with-uab-and-city-of-birmingham-officials | Rep. Sewell Hosts Magic City Classic Discussion on Workforce Development with UAB and City of Birmingham Officials | 2024-10-23 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Birmingham, AL – Today, in conjunction with the 83rd annual Magic City Classic, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) hosted a “Classic Conversation” featuring officials from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and the City of Birmingham. The discussion focused on how federal funding, including a $10.8 million federal grant, is fostering job growth and workforce development in the City of Birmingham. Photos and videos are available for media and broadcast purposes here. On Friday afternoon at the Birmingham Jefferson-Convention Complex (BJCC) Medical Forum Building Theater, Rep. Sewell was joined by the Vice President of Employee Access and Workforce Development at UAB, Andre Lessears, and Good Jobs Challenge Program Manager for the City of Birmingham, Dr. Olivia Cook. The trio highlighted how federal funding, including a $10.8 million Good Jobs Challenge grant, is fostering job growth and workforce development in the City of Birmingham. In 2022, with Rep. Sewell’s support, the City of Birmingham was selected by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Agency (EDA) to receive a $10.8 million grant from the Good Jobs Program. The grant was made possible by President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. The grant helped the City of Birmingham establish the Birmingham Regional Health Partnership, a health care workforce training program that is building a pipeline of skilled health care workers through public-private partnerships with local health care employers including UAB. It is providing access to high-quality healthcare jobs to members of traditionally underrepresented communities including women and people of color. Following the conversation, Rep. Sewell visited the Career Connections Career Fair hosted by UAB Medicine and Cooper Green Mercy. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/10/rep-sewell-announces-3-1-million-to-expand-school-based-mental-health-services-in-birmingham-city-schools | Rep. Sewell Announces $3.1 Million to Expand School-Based Mental Health Services in Birmingham City Schools | 2024-10-17 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Part of the largest-ever expansion of K-12 mental health programs in America Birmingham, AL – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that Birmingham City Schools have been awarded $3.1 million from the U.S. Department of Education to expand student access to school-based mental health services. The grant is a part of the Biden-Harris Unity Agenda and builds on the historic levels of funding to address youth mental health provided under the Biden-Harris Administration through the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). “Our K-12 schools are on the front lines of America’s mental health crisis, which is why it is so critical that we invest in bringing mental health services directly to our students,” said Rep. Sewell. “Thankfully, the Biden-Harris Administration is tackling this crisis head-on by overseeing the largest-ever expansion of mental health programs in our nation’s K-12 schools. This $3.1 million grant will be a game-changer for our Birmingham community, allowing more students to receive the mental health support they need and deserve.” Grant funding will be used to boost pre-service preparation for prospective mental health professionals to serve in schools, alleviate cost barriers for attendance, expand professional development opportunities, recruit and train mental health professionals from diverse backgrounds, and provide stipends for interns gaining clinical experience in high-need schools. “In Birmingham City Schools, we focus on equipping all scholars for success,” said Birmingham City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan. “In our current post-COVID environment, this means we must meet the needs of the total child. This School-Based Mental Health Grant will help us provide much needed services and support for all our students.” Since day one of the Biden-Harris Administration, Rep. Sewell has partnered with the President and Vice President to improve the capacity of America’s education system to provide mental health services in schools. Today’s announcement was m… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/10/rep-sewell-delivers-1-6-million-in-federal-funding-to-expand-mental-health-and-substance-use-services-in-jefferson-county-and-renovate-the-loveman-village-daycare-facility | Rep. Sewell Delivers $1.6 Million in Federal Funding to Expand Mental Health and Substance Use Services in Jefferson County and Renovate the Loveman Village Daycare Facility | 2024-10-11 | 2024 | 2024-10 | 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) was in Birmingham, Alabama to announce major federal funding that she secured to expand mental health and substance use treatment services in Jefferson County and renovate the Loveman Village Daycare Facility. Photos and videos are available for media and broadcast purposes here. At a press conference Friday morning, Rep. Sewell was joined by Alabama Regional Medical Services (ARMS) CEO Dr. Ted Greer Jr. to deliver a check for $600,000 that she helped secure from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The funding will be used to expand the program’s mental health and substance use services and combat the mental health and opioid crisis. It is part of a $240 million investment by the Biden-Harris Administration to expand behavioral health services at community health centers across America. “I am so grateful for the hard work of the amazing health care professionals at Alabama Regional Medical Services, and I am so proud to have secured this investment to help them expand their reach,” said Rep. Sewell. “This funding will allow for more Alabamians to get the services they need to overcome mental health struggles and addiction.” “Alabama Regional Medical Services is deeply honored to receive this significant funding from HRSA to expand and integrate behavioral health services into primary care,” said Alabama Regional Medical Services (ARMS) CEO, Dr. Thomas Greer, Jr. “Our communities are increasingly facing mental health and substance use disorders challenges, and this award will allow us to better serve our patients. With this investment, ARMS will be better positioned to help address these challenges and achieve improved mental health and wellness outcomes in Birmingham, Alabama and the surrounding areas. We thank HRSA for this award and for recognizing the need in the City of Birmingham and for their continued partnership with ARMS in providing quality health care to children, youth and families in our community.” Later Friday morning, Rep. S… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/10/rep-sewell-delivers-2-2-million-in-federal-funding-to-revitalize-selma-infrastructure-and-expand-mental-health-and-substance-use-services | Rep. Sewell Delivers $2.2 Million in Federal Funding to Revitalize Selma Infrastructure and Expand Mental Health and Substance Use Services | 2024-10-10 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Selma, AL – Today U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) was in Selma, Alabama to announce major federal funding that she secured to revitalize infrastructure in downtown Selma and expand mental health and substance use treatment services. Photos are available for media and broadcast purposes here. At a press conference at City Hall, Rep. Sewell was joined by Selma Mayor James Perkins and local elected officials where she presented a check for $1,666,279 to revitalize infrastructure in the City of Selma. The funding will be used to repair roads and sidewalks within a 12-block area of downtown. It is part of the $13.1 million that Rep. Sewell secured in the Fiscal Year 2024 federal government funding package for local projects in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. “I grew up here in Selma, and I know what’s possible from this district with the right resources and opportunities,” said Rep. Sewell. “That’s why I have made it my mission to bring federal dollars back home to make our communities safer, stronger, and more prosperous. It is for that reason that I am so proud to announce $1.6 million that we secured to revitalize 12 blocks of roads and sidewalks downtown. Projects like this help foster economic development and make our city a better place to live and work!” Later that afternoon, in observance of World Mental Health Day, Rep. Sewell was joined by Rural Health Medical Program CEO Keshee Dozier-Smith to deliver a check for $600,000 that she helped secure from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The funding will be used to expand the program’s mental health and substance use services and combat the mental health and opioid crises in the Black Belt. It is part of a $240 million investment by the Biden-Harris Administration to expand behavioral health services at community health centers across America. “In this great nation of so much wealth and abundance, no American should go without access to healthcare, whether you live in a big city or a small town,” said Rep. Sewell. “That is especially tr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/10/rep-sewell-announces-43-9-million-from-president-biden-s-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-to-replace-lead-pipes-and-ensure-clean-safe-drinking-water-in-alabama | Rep. Sewell Announces $43.9 Million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Replace Lead Pipes and Ensure Clean, Safe Drinking Water in Alabama | 2024-10-09 | 2024 | 2024-10 | 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) announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $43.9 million to the State of Alabama to support lead pipe replacement and ensure clean, safe drinking water for Alabama communities. She also announced the finalization of a new EPA rule to eliminate all lead pipes in Alabama’s drinking water systems within the next 10 years. The new rule and funding are part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to replacing every lead pipe in America within a decade. They were made possible by President Biden’s historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Rep. Sewell was the only member of Alabama’s congressional delegation to vote in favor of the law. “For too long, our most vulnerable Alabamians have had their health and well-being threatened by exposure to lead-contaminated drinking water,” said Rep. Sewell. “But thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration, we are finally putting an end to this historic injustice. As the only Member of Congress from Alabama to vote in favor of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, I am thrilled that Alabama will be receiving this monumental investment to replace dangerous lead pipes and improve the safety of our drinking water supply. We are so grateful to have an administration that is committed to ensuring every family has clean air to breathe and clean water to drink.” Lead in drinking water irreparably harms the health of children and adults and disproportionately impacts lower-income communities and communities of color. Legacy lead pipes, which have delivered drinking water to homes for decades, have exposed generations of Americans to toxic lead and will continue to do so until they are removed. The $43.9 million announced today will flow through Alabama’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is available to support lead pipe replacement and inventory projects. 49% of the funding must be provided to disadvantaged communities as grant funding or principal forgiveness that does n… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/10/rep-sewell-announces-24-7-million-from-the-department-of-justice-to-fight-crime-and-make-alabama-communities-safer | Rep. Sewell Announces $24.7 Million from the Department of Justice to Fight Crime and Make Alabama Communities Safer | 2024-10-04 | 2024 | 2024-10 | 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) announced more than $24.7 million in federal funding from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to address crime and public safety across Alabama’s 7th Congressional District and in the State of Alabama. This comprehensive investment will support law enforcement, crime prevention, victim assistance, and emergency management programs across the Northern District of Alabama. “I am thrilled to announce that the City of Birmingham, Jefferson County, the Alabama Department of Commerce, ADECA, and ALEA will receive $24.7 million in grant funding from the DOJ’s Office of Justice Programs, ” said Rep. Sewell. “These critical grants will ensure that local law enforcement agencies and community organizations have the resources they need to break the cycle of violence, prevent crime, and save lives. They will go a long way in making our communities safer for our children and families. I was so proud to advocate for this funding at the federal level and will continue working with our state and local partners to keep Alabamians safe.” Rep. Sewell announced the following DOJ grants for communities in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District: Birmingham and Jefferson County $4,200,000 - The City of Birmingham will use this funding for additional cameras and intelligence resources that provide information to its Real Time Crime Center. $1,000,000 - This funding will allow Jefferson County to provide Veterans’ Treatment Court Services that will be provided via the University of Alabama of Birmingham. $833,000 -Jefferson County will use this funding to support the treatment of substance abuse disorders for people involved within the local justice system. $500,000 - This funding will be used by the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office to enhance its investigations and prosecutions of domestic violence cases. Rep. Sewell announced the following DOJ grants for state agencies: The Alabama Department of Commerce $741,975 - This funding will be used to collabor… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/10/rep-sewell-announces-850-000-to-improve-public-safety-at-miles-college | Rep. Sewell Announces $850,000 to Improve Public Safety at Miles College | 2024-10-04 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Fairfield, AL – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) was joined by Miles College President Dr. Bobbie Knight to announce $850,000 that she secured to improve public safety resources on the campus of Miles College and the surrounding community. The funding will be used to increase safety lighting on campus, procure upgraded security cameras, invest in broadband-enabled security devices, and purchase new public safety vehicles. It is part of the $13.1 million that Rep. Sewell secured in the Fiscal Year 2024 federal government funding package for local projects in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. Photos and videos are available for media and broadcast purposes here. “As our Birmingham community continues to grapple with the horrific impacts of gun violence, there is no better time to ensure that our students, faculty, and staff are safe and secure on campus,” said Rep. Sewell. “The $850,000 that we secured will help Miles College procure additional lighting, security equipment, and vehicles to provide for the safety of the entire campus community. It will help the students here at Miles College focus on what matters most: learning, leading, getting involved, and building community.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/9/rep-sewell-celebrates-air-force-s-selection-of-birmingham-s-sumpter-smith-ang-base-as-a-finalist-for-new-kc-46a-aircraft | Rep. Sewell Celebrates Air Force’s Selection of Birmingham’s Sumpter Smith ANG Base as a Finalist for New KC-46A Aircraft | 2024-09-27 | 2024 | 2024-09 | 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) celebrated the selection by the U.S. Air Force of Birmingham’s Sumpter Smith Air National Guard (ANG) base, home of the 117th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), as one of seven finalists to base the new KC-46A refueling aircraft. “As I have communicated to Secretary Kendall, it is in the best interest of our national security to base the new KC-46A aircraft right here at the Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base in Birmingham, Alabama,” said Rep. Sewell. “I am thrilled that we have been chosen by the Air Force as a finalist and will continue to advocate on behalf of the men and women at Sumpter Smith and the 117th Air Refueling Wing.” In May, Rep. Sewell led every member of the Alabama delegation in a letter to Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall expressing support for Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base as the future basing site for the KC-46A aircraft. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/9/rep-sewell-recognizes-ms-brenda-phillips-hong-ahead-of-annual-sistah-strut-walk-to-fight-breast-cancer | Rep. Sewell Recognizes Ms. Brenda Phillips-Hong Ahead of Annual ‘Sistah Strut’ Walk to Fight Breast Cancer | 2024-09-27 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. – U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) spoke on the House Floor to recognize the work of Ms. Brenda Phillips-Hong, breast cancer survivor and founder of Brenda’s Brown Bosom Buddies (BBBB) in Birmingham, Alabama. The organization is dedicated to the support, education, and early detection of breast cancer for minority, low-income, and underserved women and men. BBBB’s annual “Sistah Strut” walk to fight breast cancer will take place Saturday, September 28th at Legion Field. Watch it on YouTube here. Rep. Sewell: Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the exemplary and extraordinary work of Ms. Brenda Phillips-Hong, the founder of Brenda's Brown Bosom Buddies in Birmingham, Alabama, ahead of her annual ‘Sistah Strut’ walk to fight breast cancer. A survivor herself, Ms. Brenda's organization is dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating on behalf of breast cancer for minority, low-income, and underserved women and men. Not only does it provide a support system for patients, her organization also helps to connect them to transportation to and from treatments. Ms. Brenda's work has changed countless lives in Birmingham and in Jefferson County, particularly for Black women who are 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women. We are so grateful that she has decided to turn her pain into purpose and use her own story to make a difference in the lives of so many. As we prepare to observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, let us remember that early detection is our best protection. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the amazing work of breast cancer survivor and community leader Ms. Brenda Phillips-Hong. May this year's Sistah Strut walk be the best one ever. Thank you, and I yield back. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/9/rep-sewell-applauds-new-biden-harris-executive-order-on-gun-violence-will-attend-white-house-signing-event-thursday | Rep. Sewell Applauds New Biden-Harris Executive Order on Gun Violence, Will Attend White House Signing Event Thursday | 2024-09-26 | 2024 | 2024-09 | 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 Biden-Harris Administration for taking new action to combat gun violence in the wake of Saturday night’s deadly mass shooting in Birmingham. At a White House event Thursday afternoon, President Biden will sign a new executive order which, among other actions, restricts the availability of machine gun conversion devices that can turn a handgun into a fully automatic weapon. Rep. Sewell will attend the signing of the executive order at the White House on Thursday afternoon. “Machine gun converters like the one used in Saturday night’s mass shooting are designed for one purpose—mass killing,” said Rep. Sewell. “They have no place on the streets of America. I applaud President Biden for taking action to restrict the availability of these dangerous devices and for the Biden-Harris Administration’s strong commitment to tackling gun violence over the past four years. I look forward to joining him today as he announces these critical new steps. Only by taking meaningful action can we stem this needless loss of life.” On Tuesday morning, Rep. Sewell spoke on the House Floor to recognize the victims of Saturday night’s mass shooting. She called on Congress to pass common sense measures to keep weapons out of dangerous hands, including universal background checks, red flag laws, and a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. She also called on officials in the State of Alabama to reverse the 2022 permitless carry law which has allowed for the unchecked proliferation of guns on the streets of Alabama. Rep. Sewell was joined by her colleagues of the Alabama delegation for a moment of silence on the House Floor Tuesday evening. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/9/rep-sewell-votes-for-continuing-resolution-to-avert-a-government-shutdown | Rep. Sewell Votes for Continuing Resolution to Avert a Government Shutdown | 2024-09-25 | 2024 | 2024-09 | 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 in favor of a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown and fund the federal government at current levels through December 20, 2024. Despite Republican infighting, House Democrats united to responsibly keep the government open. Sadly, 82 House Republicans followed former President Trump’s orders and attempted to shut down the government over disproven election lies. “I voted for this continuing resolution because it would prevent the costly and devastating effects of government shutdown. But make no mistake, the failure of House Republicans to fund the government through the regular appropriations process is leaving many of our federal agencies without adequate funding to serve the American people,” said Rep. Sewell. “For example, this measure would prolong Republicans’ $47.5 million cut to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, hurting the agency’s ability to combat gun violence in our communities.” “While Democrats have shown again and again that we are focused on governing, it is disappointing that so many House Republicans would rather take orders from Donald Trump than do what is best for the American people,” continued Sewell. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/9/rep-sewell-honors-the-victims-of-birmingham-s-five-points-south-shooting-on-the-house-floor-calls-for-action-on-gun-violence | Rep. Sewell Recognizes the Victims of Birmingham’s Five Points South Shooting on the House Floor, Calls for Action on Gun Violence | 2024-09-24 | 2024 | 2024-09 | 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 honor the victims of Saturday night’s mass shooting in Birmingham’s Five Points South. She called on her colleagues in Congress to pass common sense gun safety measures, including universal background checks, red flag laws, and a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. She also called on state officials to reverse the state’s 2022 permitless carry law. This morning, Sewell was briefed by the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Steven Dettelbach, regarding the federal response to the shooting. Watch it on YouTube here. Rep. Sewell: Mister Speaker, it is with great sadness that I rise to honor the victims of the horrific mass shooting that rattled the Birmingham community over the weekend. On Saturday night, just after 11:00 p.m., twenty-one people were shot in Birmingham’s Five Points South entertainment district. Four of them tragically lost their lives. Let me be clear. This, indeed, is a senseless violence and unacceptable and it must stop. Our thoughts are with the families as they endure this unimaginable loss. Nothing compares to the pain of losing a loved one to gun violence. We stand with them in this time of great sadness, and we pray for a speedy recovery for those that were injured. I join in expressing my gratitude to the police officers and first responders, as well as our county, state, and federal partners, for their quick response. My staff and I have been closely monitoring the situation, and we stand ready to assist the City of Birmingham in any way that we can. While this horrific tragedy has focused the eyes of the nation on Birmingham, Alabama, the surge of gun violence is a reality that far too many of my constituents endure every day. Our communities are crying out for change, and we as elected officials owe it to them to do all that we can—at every level of government—to keep them safe. Again, I want to be clear. This senseless violence is unaccept… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/9/rep-sewell-leads-moment-of-silence-on-the-house-floor-for-the-victims-of-the-birmingham-five-points-south-shooting | Rep. Sewell Leads Moment of Silence on the House Floor for the Victims of the Birmingham Five Points South Shooting | 2024-09-24 | 2024 | 2024-09 | 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) led her colleagues in a moment of silence for the victims of the Birmingham Five Points South shooting on the House Floor. Rep. Sewell was joined by her colleagues of the Alabama delegation and other representatives whose districts have been affected by gun violence. Watch it on YouTube here. Rep. Sewell: It is with great sadness that I rise to recognize the victims of the horrific mass shooting that rattled Birmingham, Alabama’s community over the weekend. On Saturday night, just after 11:00 p.m., 21 people were shot in Birmingham’s Five Points South entertainment district, and four lost their lives. Our thoughts are with the families as they endure this unimaginable loss, and we pray for a speedy recovery for those that were injured. James 2:26 teaches us that faith without works is dead. While our thoughts and prayers are important, only by taking meaningful action can we stem this needless loss of life. Elected officials at every level must do all we can to eliminate the pandemic, the epidemic of gun violence that is raging in our communities. It’s past time for Congress to act. I ask my colleagues to join me in a moment of silence for the Birmingham victims of Saturday night’s shooting and their families. Thank you, and I yield back. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/9/rep-sewell-announces-1-2-million-to-expand-mental-health-and-substance-use-treatment-in-jefferson-county-and-the-black-belt | Rep. Sewell Announces $1.2 Million to Expand Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment in Jefferson County and the Black Belt | 2024-09-20 | 2024 | 2024-09 | 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 $1.2 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to expand mental health and substance use services in Jefferson County and the Black Belt. Alabama Regional Medical Services (ARMS) in Birmingham and Rural Health Medical Program in Selma were each awarded $600,000 to expand access to needed care and combat the mental health and opioid crises. The awards are part of a $240 million investment by the Biden-Harris Administration to launch and expand behavioral health care services in Community Health Centers across America. “When our most vulnerable Alabamians are in need of care, it is the amazing health care professionals at our Community Health Centers who stand in the gap,” said Rep. Sewell. “I am thrilled that the Biden-Harris Administration is working to expand mental health and substance use treatments for the patients that these facilities serve. These awards represent a critical step forward in our fight against the mental health and opioid crises.” “Alabama Regional Medical Services is deeply honored to receive this significant funding from HRSA to expand and integrate behavioral health services into primary care,” said Alabama Regional Medical Services (ARMS) CEO, Dr. Thomas Greer, Jr. “Our communities are increasingly facing mental health and substance use disorders challenges, and this award will allow us to better serve our patients. With this investment, ARMS will be better positioned to help address these challenges and achieve improved mental health and wellness outcomes in Birmingham, Alabama and the surrounding areas. We thank HRSA for this award and for recognizing the need in the City of Birmingham and for their continued partnership with ARMS in providing quality health care to children, youth and families in our community.” “I want to thank the Health and Human Services 330 Grant Branch for allowing us the opportunity to receive this funding,” said Rural… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/9/rep-sewell-honors-former-alabama-state-senator-priscilla-dunn-on-the-house-floor | Rep. Sewell Honors Former Alabama State Senator Priscilla Dunn on the House Floor | 2024-09-19 | 2024 | 2024-09 | 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 honor the life and legacy of former Alabama State Senator Priscilla Dunn who passed away on Tuesday, September 17th at the age of 80. Watch it on YouTube here. Rep. Sewell: Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary life and legacy of former Alabama State Senator Priscilla Dunn who passed away on Tuesday, September 17th the age of 80. A lifelong educator and trailblazing public servant, Senator Dunn dedicated her life to the betterment of her community and the State of Alabama. In 1961, she graduated from Abrams High School in Bessemer where she served as Cheer Captain and the first “Miss Abrams High.” After receiving her bachelor's degree from the Alabama State University and her master’s degree from the University of Montevallo, Senator Dunn’s passion for education drove her to the Alabama school system where she served as a public school teacher for more than three decades. Motivated by the pursuit of justice, Senator Dunn spent 24 years in the Alabama Legislature, first in the House and then in the Senate. She held numerous leadership positions in organizations throughout Jefferson County, Alabama, including President of the Concerned Citizens of the Bessemer Cut-Off for 16 years and Coordinator of the Jefferson County Democratic Conference. Senator Dunn was a true public servant. As a school teacher as well as a Sunday School teacher, she was definitely guided by her abiding faith, and she always practiced what she preached. On a personal note, I was blessed to have known Senator Dunn and her wonderful family. As Alabama’s first Black Congresswoman, I stand on the shoulders of amazing leaders like Senator Dunn who opened the doors for me and many others. She was a grand dame whose footsteps we as Black women elected officials in Alabama are blessed to follow. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the extraordinary life of former Alabama Senator Priscilla Dunn. May her legacy live o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/8/rep-sewell-announces-city-of-birmingham-will-receive-approximately-20-million-recompete-grant-from-the-department-of-commerce-to-connect-northwest-birmingham-residents-to-good-jobs | Rep. Sewell Announces City of Birmingham will Receive Approximately $20 Million Recompete Grant from the Department of Commerce to Connect Northwest Birmingham Residents to Good Jobs | 2024-08-05 | 2024 | 2024-08 | 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 that the City of Birmingham has been awarded approximately $20 million by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to create pathways to connect Northwest Birmingham residents to good jobs. In December 2023, the Reinvest Birmingham Recompete Plan was named one of 22 Recompete Finalists as part of Phase 1 of the Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program (Recompete). Recompete targets areas where prime-age (25-54) employment is significantly lower than the national average, with the goal of closing this gap through flexible, locally-driven investments. “Today marks an exciting day in our continued fight to bring more resources and better opportunities to the people of Alabama’s 7th Congressional District,” said Rep. Sewell. “We are so excited that this $20 million Recompete grant is on its way to the City of Birmingham to grow our economy and connect people with good jobs. By providing greater training, business support, transportation, and childcare, this award will help ensure the residents of Northwest Birmingham have access to the tools they need to get ahead. We are so grateful to the Biden-Harris Administration for this monumental investment which was made possible by President Biden’s CHIPS and Science Act.” “The Biden-Harris Administration is dedicated to ensuring every community across the country has the resources and support to grow and thrive,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. “These Recompete investments will address key economic drivers and revitalize communities by creating jobs and developing long-term economic growth – allowing each to chart a new path to prosperity in the modern economy.” As one of six Recompete awardees selected for implementation funding, the Reinvest Birmingham Recompete Plan will support persistently distressed neighborhoods in Northwest Birmingham by providing in-demand workforce training, support for entrepreneurs, and expanding and improving transportation and… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:36:13Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/7/rep-sewell-announces-383-million-in-financial-assistance-for-alabama-farmers | Rep. Sewell Announces $383 Million in Financial Assistance for Alabama Farmers | 2024-07-31 | 2024 | 2024-07 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Eligible Alabama farmers, ranchers, and landowners receive financial assistance through the Inflation Reduction Act’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program Washington D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that $383,704,620 in payments will be issued by the Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to 10,907 eligible Alabama farmers, ranchers, and landowners under the Inflation Reduction Act’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program. The program aims to provide financial assistance to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who experienced discrimination prior to January 2021. “As the only member of the Alabama Delegation to vote for the Inflation Reduction Act, I am thrilled that over $383 million in funding will address historic injustice faced by so many Alabama farmers,” said Rep. Sewell. “I would like to thank President Biden and Vice President Harris for their unwavering support of Alabama’s rural communities! I would also like to thank my colleagues in the Congressional Black Caucus for working so closely with me to ensure that this historic funding was included in the Inflation Reduction Act!" “For generations, many Alabama farmers experienced discrimination in farm loan programs,” continued Sewell. “As a daughter of the Black Belt, I grew up knowing so many family members, friends, and neighbors who were denied loans because of their skin color. At this historic moment, the Biden-Harris Administration is taking meaningful action to address this injustice!” “The completion of the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program is an important moment in USDA’s history, and in our journey to becoming a department that truly serves everyone who wants to participate in agriculture. While this financial assistance is not compensation for anyone’s losses or pain endured, it is an acknowledgement. My hope is that this will ensure that many farmers can stay on their farms, contribute to our nation’s food supply, and continue doing what they love,” said U.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:24:45Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/7/rep-sewell-cosponsors-constitutional-amendment-to-reverse-disastrous-supreme-court-decision-on-presidential-immunity | Rep. Sewell Cosponsors Constitutional Amendment to Reverse Disastrous Supreme Court Decision on Presidential Immunity | 2024-07-25 | 2024 | 2024-07 | 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) cosponsored a constitutional amendment, introduced by Committee on House Administration Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25), that will reverse the Supreme Court’s recent decision to grant presidents immunity from criminal prosecution. “Today, we are taking action to reverse the Supreme Court’s anti-democratic decision to grant presidents criminal immunity,” said Rep. Sewell. “Our nation was founded on the idea that no one is above the law, not Donald Trump or any other president. America is a nation of laws, not kings, and we must be able to hold presidents accountable for criminal behavior.” “Earlier this month the Supreme Court of the United States undermined not just the foundation of our constitutional government, but the foundation of our democracy,” said Ranking Member Morelle. “At its core, our nation relies on the principle that no American stands above another in the eyes of the law. I introduced this constitutional amendment to correct a grave error of this Supreme Court and protect our democracy by ensuring no president is ever above the law. The American people expect their leaders to be held to the same standards we hold for any member of our community. Presidents are not monarchy, they are not tyrants, and shall not be immune.” Read the constitutional amendment here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:24:45Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/7/rep-sewell-accepting-applications-for-fall-2024-internships | Rep. Sewell Accepting Applications for Fall 2024 Internships | 2024-07-22 | 2024 | 2024-07 | 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) announced that her Washington D.C. and district offices are now accepting applications for fall 2024 interns. College students and recent graduates interested in government and public service are invited to apply for a chance to spend the semester learning about the inner workings of a congressional office. Interns will work closely with Rep. Sewell’s staff on a variety of important legislative, communications, and administrative tasks. Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university (juniors and older) or have recently graduated. “Our interns are an integral part of our team,” said Rep. Sewell. “Each semester, our interns work closely with me and my staff to serve the people of Alabama’s 7th Congressional District while gaining the skills, experience, and connections to prepare them for successful careers. If you have an interest in government and public service, I encourage you to apply!” Interns will have the opportunity to research legislation, draft letters, compile media clips, answer constituent calls, and attend legislative hearings, briefings, and seminars. Candidates should be proactive, professional, dependable, and have an interest in federal policy and the legislative process. Candidates should also possess strong written and oral communication skills, the ability to multitask, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. The Office of U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in the hiring process based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factors. BIPOC applicants and individuals in underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is Monday, August 5, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. CDT (6:00 p.m. EDT). For more information including how to apply, visit https://sewell.house.gov/internship-opportunities. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:24:45Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/7/rep-sewell-announces-637-195-for-a-new-emergency-911-communications-facility-in-pickens-county | Rep. Sewell Announces $637,195 for a New Emergency 911 Communications Facility in Pickens County | 2024-07-19 | 2024 | 2024-07 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Carrollton, AL – This morning, at a press conference in Carrollton, Alabama, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) was joined by Pickens County Emergency Management Agency and E-911 Director Lakitha Bell to announce $637,195 that she secured for the construction of a new emergency 911 communications facility in Pickens County. “We in Alabama are no strangers to severe weather,” said Rep. Sewell. “When disaster strikes, it is essential that our communities have the infrastructure needed to respond quickly and efficiently. It can make the difference between life and death. These critical upgrades will help ensure that local officials can continue to keep people safe during natural disasters, fires, medical emergencies, and other life-and-death situations. I fought hard to get this funding included in the 2024 federal budget and I look forward to seeing the impact it will have here in Pickens County.” "On behalf of the Pickens County E-911 Board, we are overjoyed to receive these much-needed federal funds that will go towards erecting a much-needed new 911 communications facility,” said Pickens County Emergency Management Agency and E-911 Director Lakitha Bell. “I want to say thank you to Representative Sewell and her entire staff for allowing us this opportunity to apply." The funding announced today will be used to construct a new stormproof emergency 911 communications facility that will serve as a hub for emergency services in Pickens County. It is part of the $13.1 million that Rep. Sewell secured in the Fiscal Year 2024 federal government funding package for local projects in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. Find more information about the $13.1 million in community project funding here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:32:29Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/7/rep-sewell-celebrates-potential-nomination-of-five-alabama-civil-rights-sites-to-unesco-world-heritage-list | Rep. Sewell Celebrates Potential Nomination of Five Alabama Civil Rights Sites to UNESCO World Heritage List | 2024-07-16 | 2024 | 2024-07 | 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) celebrated the announcement by the U.S. Department of the Interior of its plans to nominate five Alabama Civil Rights sites to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Alabama sites designated for potential nomination include: Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, Montgomery, Alabama Bethel Baptist Church, Birmingham, Alabama 16th Street Baptist Church, Birmingham, Alabama Edmund Pettus Bridge, Selma, Alabama Greyhound Bus Terminal, Anniston, Alabama “As a daughter of Selma and Representative of Alabama’s Civil Rights District, I take very seriously my role as a protector of our rich Civil Rights legacy, which is why I have made it a top priority to secure federal funds and protections for Alabama’s historic civil rights sites”said Rep. Sewell. “I am thrilled that these five locations are moving through the process of becoming UNESCO World Heritage sites. Such a designation, if approved, would ensure that what happened here in Alabama will be a part of world history for generations to come.” “The U.S. sites that mark the civil rights movement are integral in helping us tell a full and complete story of American history,” said Secretary Deb Haaland. “We are honored to be entrusted with the responsibility of preserving these stories as part of our enduring effort to pursue a more perfect union. A nomination of these sites to the World Heritage List would further recognize the pain, redemption and healing associated with these historical sites and honor the civil rights heroes who bravely sat, marched and fought to secure equality for all Americans.” If designated, the sites would join other cultural and natural sites of universal importance, such as Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, the Taj Mahal in India, and the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador on the World Heritage List. Other civil rights sites announced by the Interior Department for potential nomination include: Little Rock Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas; Ebenezer Baptist Church … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:32:29Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/7/rep-sewell-announces-13th-annual-job-fair | Rep. Sewell Announces 13th Annual Job Fair | 2024-07-11 | 2024 | 2024-07 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | The 2024 Job Fair will be held at the Bessemer Civic Center on Thursday, August 8th Bessemer, AL – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that she will host her 13th Annual Job Fair at the Bessemer Civic Center in Bessemer, Alabama on Thursday, August 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Rep. Sewell’s largest constituent event of the year, the annual job fair connects job-seekers to employers and reflects her commitment to bringing opportunities directly to her constituents. “Since coming to Congress, bringing jobs and economic opportunities directly to the people of Alabama’s 7th Congressional District has been my top priority,” said Rep. Sewell. “That’s why I’m thrilled to be bringing our job fair back to Bessemer, Alabama. This event is about ensuring that everyone has access to the resources they need to reach their God-given potential, and that begins with the dignity of a good-paying job.” The job fair is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged but not required. On-site registration will be available the day of the event. Constituents can pre-register on Rep. Sewell’s official website at sewell.house.gov/jobfair. This year’s event will feature employers from at least 10 industries including: Automotive, Restaurant and Food Management, Transportation and Construction, Hospitality and Retail, Health Services, Utilities and Telecommunications, Manufacturing and Production, Staffing Agencies, Government Agencies, and Law Enforcement. A full list of employers will be announced at a later date. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:24:45Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/7/rep-sewell-speaks-out-against-house-republicans-voter-suppression-legislation-calls-for-consideration-of-the-john-r-lewis-voting-rights-advancement-act | Rep. Sewell Speaks Out Against House Republicans’ Voter Suppression Legislation, Calls for Consideration of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act | 2024-07-10 | 2024 | 2024-07 | 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), Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration’s Subcommittee on Elections, spoke on the House Floor in strong opposition to H.R. 8281, House Republicans’ so-called “SAVE Act.” The bill would make it substantially more difficult for millions of Americans to cast their ballots and unnecessarily sow doubt about the integrity of America’s elections. Rep. Sewell offered a motion to recommit the bill back to the Committee on House Administration and called on House leadership to instead consider H.R. 14, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Watch it on YouTube here. Rep. Sewell: Mister Speaker, as a daughter of Selma and Representative of Alabama’s Civil Rights District, the fight for voting rights is very personal to me. It was in Selma where hundreds of Foot Soldiers like John Lewis shed blood on a bridge for the equal right of all Americans to vote. They marched, they bled, they prayed, and some even died for the right to vote. Mister Speaker, the legislation before us today makes a mockery of their legacy. House Republicans’ so-called “SAVE Act” is a dangerous, anti-democratic bill that would do nothing to protect our elections. While our colleagues across the aisle claim that this bill would prevent non-citizens from voting, we know that it is already illegal for non-citizens to vote in federal elections. In fact, under current law, non-citizens would face up to 5 years in prison for attempting to vote in federal elections, and even risk being deported. In reality, this legislation would purge thousands of eligible voters from the rolls including Americans who recently got married and changed their last names and those with military and tribal IDs. Americans should see this bill for what it is, a cynical attempt to sow doubt in the minds of voters about the integrity of our elections. It is yet another attempt to fan the flames of election denial by the same extremists who brought us the January 6th insurrection. Mister Speaker, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:24:45Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/7/rep-sewell-announces-16-9-million-from-president-biden-s-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-to-upgrade-montgomery-bus-system | Rep. Sewell Announces $16.9 Million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Upgrade Montgomery Bus System | 2024-07-09 | 2024 | 2024-07 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Montgomery, AL — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced $16,941,377 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to upgrade the City of Montgomery’s bus system. Funding comes from USDOT’s Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Program and was made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The grant will help the City of Montgomery buy new battery electric buses, charging equipment, and initiate a workforce training program. Rep. Sewell was the only member of Alabama’s Congressional Delegation to vote in favor of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “This is great news for the City of Montgomery!” celebrated Rep. Sewell. “I was so proud to help secure this $16.9 million investment in the M Public Transit System Electric Bus Program, and I know that it will go a long way toward improving travel for commuters. As the only member of Alabama’s Congressional Delegation to vote in favor of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, I am overjoyed to see investments like these coming to our state. I applaud Secretary Buttigieg and the entire Biden-Harris Administration for utilizing transportation as another tool to help us build a more sustainable future.” “Today, 117 communities, including Montgomery, are receiving the good news that their transit buses are being modernized and their commutes improved through President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,”said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “The Biden-Harris Administration is helping agencies across 47 states replace old buses running on dirty, expensive fuels by delivering modern and zero-emission buses, manufactured by American workers, that will connect more people to where they need to go.” “This grant is a significant milestone for our community and will propel us towards a more sustainable and efficient public transit system,” said Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed. “This will allow our M Transit System to purchase electric buses, charging equipment, and initiate a workforce training program that will create new jobs… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:24:45Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/7/rep-sewell-announces-750-000-to-preserve-foster-hall-on-the-campus-of-selma-university | Rep. Sewell Announces $750,000 to Preserve Foster Hall on the Campus of Selma University | 2024-07-09 | 2024 | 2024-07 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Selma, AL — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that the National Park Service (NPS) has awarded $750,000 to Selma University to preserve the historic Foster Hall. The funding is part of a $10.6 million investment by NPS to preserve historic structures on the campuses of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Each year, Rep. Sewell leads the congressional effort to increase funding for the NPS Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) to preserve Civil Rights sites and HBCU campuses. Sewell proudly serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional HBCU Caucus. “I am so proud to have helped secure this $750,000 to preserve the historic Foster Hall on the campus of Selma University!” said Rep. Sewell. “This is about ensuring that the rich legacy of this cherished institution lives on for generations to come. As Representative for America’s Civil Rights District, I am proud to lead the effort in Congress to increase funding for the National Park Service Historic Preservation Civil Rights Grant Program. Fighting for funding like this will continue to be one of my top legislative priorities!” “I am extremely grateful for the grant award,” said Selma University President Dr. Stanford Angion. “Foster Hall is the oldest extant building on Selma University’s campus. Women of the Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention led the effort to raise funds for the building, which became a women’s dormitory in 1910. These funds will help us to protect and restore it for use as a women’s dormitory.” “It’s vital for America’s HBCUs to preserve their vibrant history, ensuring that the places and the events that happened there are not forgotten,” said National Park Service Director Chuck Sams. “I’m proud that the National Park Service can support this locally-led stewardship.” Foster Hall was built in 1910 and named for Miss Susie C. Foster, who was president of the Women’s Convention at the time of its construction. The funding announced today is part of a $10.6 million investment by NPS in HBCUs nationwid… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:24:45Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/7/rep-sewell-statement-on-the-60th-anniversary-of-the-signing-of-the-civil-rights-act-of-1964 | Rep. Sewell Statement on the 60th Anniversary of the Signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 | 2024-07-02 | 2024 | 2024-07 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | “60 years ago today, our nation took a monumental step toward realizing the fundamental promise of equality and justice for all. With the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, America turned the page on generations of discrimination and legal segregation and began a new chapter of hope and opportunity. “We in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District know that passage of the Civil Rights Act didn’t come without a price. Today, we honor the countless men and women who bravely challenged the status quo and demanded that America live up to its highest ideals. Their sacrifices paved the way for so many of the rights and freedoms we enjoy today, and we owe them an enormous debt of gratitude. “At a time when many seek to erase our progress, we as Americans must remain vigilant. The gutting of the Voting Rights Act by the Supreme Court is a reminder that our gains from the Civil Rights Movement are only as durable as our willingness to fight for them. The arc of the moral universe may bend toward justice, but it doesn’t bend by itself. It is up to each of us to protect the progress made and work to advance it.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:24:45Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/7/rep-sewell-statement-on-supreme-court-ruling-on-presidential-immunity | Rep. Sewell Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential Immunity | 2024-07-01 | 2024 | 2024-07 | 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 on the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity: “This disturbing and anti-democratic decision by the Supreme Court’s conservative majority is contrary to our nation’s founding principle that no one is above the law. At a time when our democracy is already facing serious challenges, this ruling gives a green light to future presidents to abuse their power and sets an extremely dangerous precedent that should concern every American.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:24:45Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/6/rep-sewell-s-legislation-to-expand-access-to-cutting-edge-cancer-screenings-passes-unanimously-in-the-house-ways-and-means-committee | The Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare MCED Screening Coverage Act Passes Unanimously in the House Ways and Means Committee | 2024-06-27 | 2024 | 2024-06 | 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) celebrated as her legislation to expand access to cutting-edge cancer screenings for America’s seniors cleared a key hurdle. H.R. 2407, the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) Screening Coverage Act, was marked up and passed by the House Ways and Means Committee this morning by a unanimous, bipartisan vote of 38-0. Watch Rep. Sewell's remarks on YouTube here. “Cancer knows no political party, and I’m proud of the bipartisan and unanimous work of the Ways and Means Committee to advance this bill,” said Rep. Sewell. “After years of tireless advocacy, we are one step closer to expanding access to new, early detection cancer screenings for our seniors.” “While my mother is no longer with us, I know that she is smiling down on us today,” continued Sewell. “The legacy of Nancy Gardner Sewell will live on in the millions of Americans whose lives will be changed by this legislation. What keeps me going is knowing that what we do today will save countless lives in the future and pave the way for a world without cancer.” Thanks to cutting-edge scientific advancements, new MCED screenings are emerging which hold the potential to detect dozens of forms of cancer with a simple blood test. However, under current law, it could take more than a decade before Medicare has the authority to cover these screenings once they are FDA approved. The Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare MCED Screening Coverage Act would create a pathway for Medicare to cover MCED screenings once they are FDA approved. In the 118th Congress, the bill’s Republican lead, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19), surprised Rep. Sewell by naming it after her mother, the late Nancy Gardner Sewell, who lost her battle to pancreatic cancer in June 2021. H.R. 2407 enjoys the support of bipartisan majorities in both the U.S. House and Senate and is endorsed by more than 500 organizations across the nation. It is currently co-sponsored by 285 members of the House of Representatives and 62 Sena… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:11:47Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/6/rep-sewell-hosts-press-conference-on-the-11th-anniversary-of-shelby-county-v-holder | Rep. Sewell Hosts Press Conference on the 11th Anniversary of Shelby County v. Holder | 2024-06-26 | 2024 | 2024-06 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. — On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) was joined by House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05), House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Rep. James Clyburn (SC-06), Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Deputy Chairman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) for a press conference on the 11th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Shelby County v. Holder decision. Rep. Sewell and her colleagues called on Congress to restore the full protections of the 1965 Voting Rights Act by passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Watch it on YouTube here. Rep. Sewell: Good afternoon, everyone. I’m Congresswoman Terri Sewell. I proudly represent Alabama’s 7th Congressional District which includes the historic cities of Birmingham, Montgomery, and my hometown of Selma, Alabama. I’m honored to be joined by House Democratic leadership team as well as members of the Tri-Caucus as we draw attention to the need for federal legislation to protect voting rights. It was 11 years ago when the Supreme Court’s conservative majority gutted the heart of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, eliminating voter protections and removing federal oversight from states with a proven track record of voter discrimination. The consequences of the Shelby decision have been clear and devastating: long lines at the polling stations, strict ID requirements, closed polling stations in communities of color without notice, bans on early voting and absentee voting, and purging of voter rolls. The list goes on and on. Since the Shelby decision, we have seen 31 states institute at least 103 new laws to restrict voting access, and it is no surprise that those laws disproportionately target Black and minority voters. In my home state of Alabama, lawmakers have made it a felony to assist someone with an absentee ballot. These laws may not be new. They are not new. They are part of a borrowed old playbook and they’re having devastating effects on African American communities and m… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:11:47Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/6/rep-sewell-hosts-special-order-hour-on-the-11th-anniversary-of-shelby-county-v-holder-calls-for-passage-of-the-john-r-lewis-voting-rights-advancement-act | Rep. Sewell Hosts Special Order Hour on the 11th Anniversary of Shelby County v. Holder, Calls for Passage of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act | 2024-06-25 | 2024 | 2024-06 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. — Today, in conjunction with the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) hosted a Special Order Hour on the House Floor in observance of the 11th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Shelby County v. Holder decision. Rep. Sewell and her colleagues called on Congress to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Watch it on YouTube here. Tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. EDT (2:00 p.m. CDT), Rep. Sewell will host a press conference with House Democratic leadership on the 11th anniversary of the Shelby decision. Sewell and her colleagues will highlight the urgent need to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and protect access to the ballot box for every eligible American. Watch it live on Rep. Sewell’s official Facebook page here. Background On June 25, 2013, in its Shelby County v. Holder decision, the Supreme Court struck down key provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA). Since then, state lawmakers have passed a wave of restrictive state voting laws targeting Black and minority voters. According to the Brennan Center for Justice, at least 31 states have passed 103 restrictive voting laws since the Shelby decision. As the author and lead sponsor of H.R. 14, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, Rep. Sewell is leading the effort in Congress to restore the protections of the VRA and safeguard the right of all Americans to vote. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:11:47Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/6/rep-sewell-observes-the-11th-anniversary-of-the-supreme-court-s-shelby-county-v-holder-decision | Rep. Sewell Observes the 11th Anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Shelby County v. Holder Decision | 2024-06-25 | 2024 | 2024-06 | 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 a video message on the 11thanniversary of the Supreme Court’s 2013 Shelby County v. Holder decision which gutted the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA). Tonight at 7:15 p.m. EDT (6:15 p.m. CDT), in conjunction with the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Rep. Sewell will host a Special Order Hour on the anniversary of the Shelby decision. Led by Sewell, members of the CBC will take to the House Floor to call on Congress to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Watch it here. Tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. EDT (2:00 p.m. CDT), Rep. Sewell will host a press conference with House Democratic leadership on the 11th anniversary of the Shelby decision. Sewell and her colleagues will highlight the urgent need to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and protect access to the ballot box for every eligible American. Watch it live on Rep. Sewell’s official Facebook page here. Background On June 25, 2013, in its Shelby County v. Holder decision, the Supreme Court struck down key provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA). Since then, state lawmakers have passed a wave of restrictive state voting laws targeting Black and minority voters. According to the Brennan Center for Justice, at least 31 states have passed 103 restrictive voting laws since the Shelby decision. As the author and lead sponsor of H.R. 14, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, Rep. Sewell is leading the effort in Congress to restore the protections of the VRA and safeguard the right of all Americans to vote. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:11:47Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/6/rep-sewell-announces-14-million-in-department-of-transportation-raise-grants-for-the-cities-of-york-and-fairfield | Rep. Sewell Announces $14+ Million in Department of Transportation RAISE Grants for the Cities of York and Fairfield | 2024-06-24 | 2024 | 2024-06 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Fairfield, AL — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced $14,749,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to reduce blocked railroad crossings, enhance transportation networks, and create more walkable, bikeable, safe, connected, and livable communities in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. Funding comes from USDOT’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program. The City of York was awarded $3 million to alleviate dangerous blocked railroad crossings and the City of Fairfield was awarded $11.7 million to construct 3.8 miles of bicycle facilities. “Today marks a major step forward in our fight to eliminate blocked railroad crossing and provide safer and more accessible transportation systems in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District!” celebrated Rep. Sewell. “I was so proud to help the City of York and the City of Fairfield secure this $14 million to make our communities more walkable, bikeable, and livable. I applaud the Biden-Harris Administration, Secretary Buttigieg, and Federal Railroad Administrator Bose for making these transformational investments as we bring more resources and better opportunities to our communities here in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District.” In York, the $3 million RAISE grant will be used to plan and design improvements between railroad-highway grade crossings and community impacts such as stopped and idling freight and passenger trains along Norfolk Southern Railways (NSR) AGS South District which also supports Amtrak's Crescent service. The plan will provide recommended improvements to the multimodal freight corridor, including those that seek to reduce conflicts with residential areas, as well as with passing and non-motorized traffic. “It is a great day!” said York Mayor Willie Lake. “Train blockages have been hindering York for the last 25 years and this is a step in the right direction to help alleviate the stress that the trains have been causing. We’re looking forward to working with Norfolk Southern, FRA, US… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:11:47Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/6/rep-sewell-welcomes-the-white-house-and-members-of-the-congressional-black-caucus-to-birmingham-for-black-entrepreneurship-roundtable | Rep. Sewell Welcomes the White House and Members of the Congressional Black Caucus to Birmingham for Black Entrepreneurship Roundtable | 2024-06-24 | 2024 | 2024-06 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Birmingham, AL — Today, in conjunction with the Birmingham Urban League and the Birmingham Business Resource Center, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) hosted a Black Entrepreneurship Roundtable at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. The event featured a panel discussion on the role of Black entrepreneurship in closing the Black wealth gap and the progress made under President Biden to advance Black economic empowerment. Joining Rep. Sewell was Senior Advisor to the President and White House Director of Public Engagement Steven Benjamin, Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04), CBC Vice Chairwoman Yvette Clarke (NY-09), Birmingham Urban League President and CEO William Barnes, Birmingham Business Resource Center Executive Director Bob Dickerson, and Birmingham Business Alliance Network Navigator Director Naila Jackson. The Black-white wealth gap in the United States has persisted into the 21st century with the typical per capita wealth of white Americans being $284,310, compared to only $44,100 for Black Americans. To close this gap, the CBC—under the leadership of Chairman Steven Horsford and Vice Chairwoman Yvette Clarke—released a Black Wealth Agenda in March. The plan’s core tenants include housing, entrepreneurship, employment, tax fairness and equity, and safeguarding the democratic process through the protection of voting rights. The plan will be implemented in partnership with the Biden-Harris Administration which has committed to leveraging the full force of the federal government—including with the signing of two executive orders on advancing racial equity—in order to ensure the promise of America for all communities, including Black Americans. Under President Biden: The Black unemployment rate and gap between Black and white unemployment hit record lows. Black wealth is up 60% relative to pre-pandemic levels. The share of Black business owners more than doubled between 2019 and 2022. Black-owned businesses are being created at the fastest rate in 30 years. Find more in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:11:47Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/6/rep-sewell-hosts-seniors-resource-roundtable-in-linden | Rep. Sewell Hosts Seniors Resource Roundtable in Linden | 2024-06-18 | 2024 | 2024-06 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Sewell highlighted how the Inflation Reduction Act is lowering prescription drug prices and capping insulin costs for Alabama seniors Linden, AL — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) hosted a Seniors Resource Roundtable in Linden, Alabama. Representatives from AARP, the Social Security Administration, the Rural Health Medical Program, and the Alabama Tombigbee Regional Area on Aging were on hand to provide information and resources to seniors in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. Rep. Sewell highlighted how the Inflation Reduction Act is lowering health care and prescription drug costs for hundreds of thousands of Alabama seniors. She reiterated her strong commitment to protecting and expanding Social Security and Medicare. Photos are available for media and broadcast purposes here. “I convened this roundtable because I believe that every senior should be able to retire with dignity after a lifetime of work,” said Rep. Sewell. “Our seniors have spent their lives giving back to our communities, and we as Americans have a responsibility to ensure they receive the resources and care they need at a cost they can afford. I understand that. President Biden understands that. And it’s why we have made delivering for our seniors a top priority.” With Rep. Sewell’s support, Congress passed and President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022. Thanks to the IRA’s $35 per month insulin price cap, more than 29,000 Alabama seniors who rely on insulin—including 3,800 in Alabama’s 7th District—are saving an average of $400 annually compared to 2020. As a result of this law, the three largest manufacturers of insulin, who supply nearly all the insulin in the United States, announced that they would slash the cost of their insulins by up to 75%. The IRA also caps out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries at $2,000 annually beginning in 2025 and empowers Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug prices to get a better deal for seniors. “The bottom line is this,” continued Sewell… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:11:47Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/6/rep-sewell-statement-on-the-passing-of-willie-mays | Rep. Sewell Statement on the Passing of Willie Mays | 2024-06-18 | 2024 | 2024-06 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Birmingham, AL — U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement on the passing of Willie Mays: “Today, the world has lost a baseball legend and we in Birmingham have lost a hometown hero. An expert at his craft and a pioneer in his own right, Willie Mays leaves behind a legacy of unmatched skill, courage, determination, and humility. His extraordinary career broke down barriers for generations of Black athletes to follow in his footsteps, and his loss will be felt profoundly as we pay tribute the Negro Leagues at Rickwood Field. I am keeping his family, friends, and teammates close in my prayers.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:11:47Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/6/rep-sewell-recognizes-major-league-baseball-ahead-of-their-tribute-to-the-negro-leagues-at-rickwood-field | Rep. Sewell Recognizes Major League Baseball Ahead of their Tribute to the Negro Leagues at Rickwood Field | 2024-06-14 | 2024 | 2024-06 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. — U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) spoke on the House Floor to recognize Major League Baseball ahead of their “Tribute to the Negro Leagues” at Rickwood Field in Birmingham. Watch it on YouTube here. Rep. Sewell: Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Major League Baseball's Tribute to the Negro Leagues, which will take place at the historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, beginning Tuesday, June 18th, 2024, and culminating with an MLB game—the Giants versus the Cardinals—on Thursday, June 20th. Built in 1910, Birmingham's historic Rickwood Field is the oldest professional baseball field in the United States. For 36 years it served as the official home to the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues, and to this day, it continues to stand as a living monument of baseball history. For decades, the Black Barons were a beacon of excellence in Birmingham's community. Between 1943 and 1948, they racked up a win percentage of more than 60% and captured three Negro League pennants. At the height of Jim Crow segregation, the success of the Black Barons at Rickwood Field galvanized and united Birmingham's Black community. The stands were always overflowing with fans eager to cheer on their favorite team. Over the years, Rickwood Field has hosted a number of baseball giants including Willie Mays from Fairfield, Alabama, Satchel Paige, Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron, Josh Gibson, and of course, Birmingham's own Black Baron, Reverend William Greason, who, at the age of 99, continues to give back to his Birmingham community as pastor of Bethel Baptist Church Berney Points. With the help of Major League Baseball, Rickwood Field has undergone major renovations. Beginning on Tuesday, June 18th, it will host a series of events to pay tribute to the Negro Leagues and to recognize the contributions of African Americans to baseball history. On June 18th, Rickwood Field will host a Minor League contest between the Birmingham Barons and the Montgomery Biscuits. On Wednesday, June 19th, to commemorate Juneteenth, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:11:47Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/6/rep-sewell-votes-against-republicans-partisan-fiscal-year-2025-national-defense-authorization-act | Rep. Sewell Votes Against Republicans’ Partisan Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act | 2024-06-14 | 2024 | 2024-06 | 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 member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted against the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) after the bill was hijacked and poisoned by extreme MAGA Republicans. “I am beyond disappointed that House Republican leadership has once again abandoned a 62-year long tradition of bipartisanship and used our national defense bill to advance their wish list of extreme partisan demands,” said Rep. Sewell. “I cannot vote for a bill that would rip basic health care away from our service members and make bigotry and discrimination a centerpiece of our Armed Forces. It is my hope that these partisan provisions will be stripped during Senate negotiations so that I can vote for a strong bipartisan defense bill. House Republicans need to stop playing games with our national security.” Passed annually by Congress since 1961, the NDAA authorizes funding levels for the Department of Defense (DoD) and allows the Armed Forces to pay, train, and equip U.S. service members, support America’s allies around the world, and carry out essential national security operations. In May, with Rep. Sewell’s support, the FY25 NDAA passed out of the House Armed Services Committee by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 57 to 1. That version focused on improving the quality of life for our service members and their families, including a 19.5% pay raise for junior enlisted service members. Rep. Sewell successfully secured key provisions to support Alabama’s military installations, improve pancreatic cancer research, and expand maternal health care for military families. She also secured funding for research at HBCUs and provisions to help increase diversity in military leadership and boost DoD’s STEM outreach to middle and high school students. This week, rather than moving forward with the bipartisan version of the bill advanced by the Armed Services Committee, House Speaker Mike Johnson caved to the most extreme members of his party, allowing them to poison… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:11:47Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/6/rep-sewell-condemns-republican-attacks-on-diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-annual-defense-bill | Rep. Sewell Condemns Republican Attacks on Diversity and Inclusion in the Annual Defense Bill | 2024-06-13 | 2024 | 2024-06 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Sewell opposed a radical Republican amendment to strip DoD of diversity offices and personnel Washington D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, spoke out against Republican attacks on diversity and inclusion in the annual defense bill. During debate on the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Rep. Sewell spoke in opposition to a radical Republican amendment eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion offices at the Department of Defense and all associated personnel. The amendment passed the Republican-controlled House Thursday afternoon. Watch it on YouTube here. Last month, the FY25 NDAA passed out of the House Armed Services Committee with overwhelming bipartisan support. However, for the second consecutive year, House Republican leadership has abandoned a decades-long tradition of bipartisanship surrounding the NDAA, allowing their most extreme Members to hijack the bill with partisan, “poison pill” provisions attacking diversity and restricting access to reproductive health care. Rep. Sewell’s remarks are below. Rep. Sewell: As a proud member of the House Armed Services Committee, I take seriously my responsibility to ensure that our service members get the support they need to keep our nation safe. But once again, Republicans are pushing poison pill amendments into our bipartisan defense bill, focusing more on culture wars and division than on our national security. This radical amendment would eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion offices at the Department of Defense and all personnel in those offices. I shouldn't have to remind my Republican colleagues; Diversity is our strength as a nation. Inclusion is proven to be beneficial for military effectiveness, military readiness, and ultimately our national security. Yet my colleagues continue to fight our military leadership as they work to strengthen our Armed Forces. In the midst of our military recruitment shortfalls, Republicans are focused on the wrong thing. They… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:11:47Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/6/rep-sewell-commemorates-the-60th-anniversary-of-bloody-tuesday-in-tuscaloosa | Rep. Sewell Commemorates the 60th Anniversary of Bloody Tuesday in Tuscaloosa | 2024-06-07 | 2024 | 2024-06 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Watch it on YouTube here. Rep. Sewell: Madam Speaker, I rise to observe the 60th anniversary of Bloody Tuesday that occurred in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and to acknowledge and respect the SCLC and its Tuscaloosa chapter for their upcoming commemoration event. On June 9, 1964, over 500 African Americans gathered at the First African Baptist Church to take a stand against racial segregation at the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse. But before they could march even [fifty] feet, their peaceful protest was met with violence at the hands of the police and a mob of white citizens. Protestors were tear gassed, hosed, and beaten with billy clubs and baseball bats. Altogether, 33 marchers were hospitalized, and nearly one hundred were arrested. It was the largest assault and invasion of a Black church by law enforcement during the Civil Rights Movement. Though lesser known, the events of Bloody Tuesday set the stage for Bloody Sunday and the eventual march from Selma to Montgomery. I commend the Tuscaloosa SCLC for their work to keep the memory of Bloody Tuesday alive. I ask my colleagues to join me in commemorating the 60th anniversary of Bloody Tuesday. We must never ever forget. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:11:47Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/6/rep-sewell-honors-captain-malcolm-a-smith-of-birmingham-on-the-house-floor-joins-congressional-delegation-to-normandy-for-the-80th-anniversary-of-d-day | Rep. Sewell Joins Congressional Delegation to Normandy for the 80th Anniversary of D-Day | 2024-06-05 | 2024 | 2024-06 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Watch it on YouTube here. Born in December 1917, Captain Smith was a native of Alabama. He attended Ramsay High School, where he was president of the student body and an outstanding athlete in the baseball and track teams. He was a cadet at West Point and as WWII began, he expressed the desire to become a pilot. He entered flight training in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1942. He won his wings in December 1942 and graduated on January 19, 1943, as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Forces. Captain Smith was married and, after arriving overseas, he was delighted to discover that his daughter, Susan Ann, was born on February 29, 1944. He flew many combat missions and was awarded five Air Medals. His P-47 was nicknamed “Mary Ann” after his wife. His unit was one of the most heavily engaged air groups in isolating and softening the enemy defenses in Normandy just before D-Day. His unit suffered many casualties. On May 21, 1944, Malcolm was killed in his P-47 while completing a ground mission near Vibraye, France. Captain Smith's family was deeply touched by the return of his West Point ring by a veteran Army GI in 1948. In September 1945, a French woman in Le Mans had entrusted Captain Smith’s ring to a GI. She had witnessed his aircraft being shot down and wanted to return his ring to his family. Captain Malcolm A. Smith rests at the Normandy American Cemetery. He was 27 years old. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:11:47Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/6/rep-sewell-s-bill-to-rename-the-marion-post-office-for-the-late-civil-rights-leader-albert-turner-sr-passes-the-house | Rep. Sewell’s Bill to Rename the Marion Post Office for the Late Civil Rights Leader Albert Turner Sr. Passes the House | 2024-06-03 | 2024 | 2024-06 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) celebrated as her bill to rename the Marion Post Office after the late Civil Rights Leader Albert Turner, Sr. passed the House of Representatives. Rep. Sewell introduced H.R. 7893 in April with the support of every member of Alabama’s House delegation. It passed the House unanimously and will now make its way to the Senate. “Today, we are one step closer to officially renaming the Marion Post Office after the late Civil Rights Legend Albert Turner, Sr.,” said Rep. Sewell. “Albert Turner played a pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement, and it was his leadership that helped secure many of the freedoms that we as African Americans enjoy today. It is my hope that by renaming the Marion Post Office after him, we can ensure that his legacy lives on for generations to come. I thank my colleagues for their support and look forward to getting this bill to the desk of President Biden!” “This is a historic day for my family and the fight to keep factual history alive in a period in which our history is being stripped for future generations,” said Perry County Commissioner Albert Turner, Jr. “The work Congresswoman Terri Sewell is doing with historic preservation is monumental. This is a huge thank you for his life's work in the field of civil rights and social justice.” Albert Turner, Sr. was born in Perry County, Alabama in 1936. He devoted his life to the Civil Rights Movement, fighting to ensure equal access to the ballot box for African Americans. Turner worked closely with prominent leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., served as the Alabama Field Secretary for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and even founded the Perry County Civic League to organize protests and boycotts for the racial integration of public facilities and schools. Turner passed away on April 13, 2000, at the age of 64. Once enacted, this legislation will officially rename the Marion Post Office, located at 306 Pickens Street, as the “Albert Turner, Sr. Post Office Building.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:11:47Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/5/rep-sewell-announces-16-9-million-in-epa-rebates-for-clean-school-buses-in-alabama | Rep. Sewell Announces $16.9 Million in EPA Rebates for Clean School Buses in Alabama | 2024-05-29 | 2024 | 2024-05 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Montgomery, AL —Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced $16,910,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in rebate funding for clean school buses in Alabama. The rebates will help schools purchase over 51 clean school buses in 10 school districts across the state. EPA’s Clean School Bus program was created by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will help Alabama accelerate the transition to zero emission vehicles and to replace older, diesel fueled school buses, which have been linked to asthma and other conditions that harm the health of students and surrounding communities. Rep. Sewell was the only member of Alabama’s Congressional Delegation to vote in favor of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is once again delivering for Alabama!” said Rep. Sewell. “Not only will this funding reduce pollution and make our communities healthier, but it will also save our school districts money and free up resources to invest in the success of our students. I was so proud to help make this program possible and I applaud the Biden-Harris Administration for this investment into Alabama’s schools." School districts selected for rebates in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District include: Selma City has been selected to receive $1,725,000 in rebate funding to purchase five clean school buses for the Lion Electric Co USA Inc. Montgomery County has been selected to receive $690,000 in rebate funding to purchase two clean school buses for the Lion Electric Co USA Inc. Other Alabama selectees include: The Alabama Aerospace and Aviation has been selected to receive $400,000 in rebate funding to purchase two clean school buses for the Student Transportation of America, Inc. Clay County has been selected to receive $1,035,000 in rebate funding to purchase three clean school buses for the Transportation South, Inc. Fort Payne City has been selected to receive $1,380,000 in rebate funding to purchase four clean school buses for the T… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:01:11Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/5/rep-sewell-congratulates-the-voice-season-25-winner-and-selma-native-asher-havon | Rep. Sewell Congratulates ‘The Voice’ Season 25 Winner and Selma Native Asher HaVon | 2024-05-23 | 2024 | 2024-05 | 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 congratulate Selma native Asher HaVon for winning first place on season 25 of “The Voice.” Watch it on YouTube here. Rep. Sewell: Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Selma's own Asher HaVon for winning season 25 of ‘The Voice.’ A native of my hometown of Selma, Alabama, Asher got his start singing in the church and even performed for President Obama during his visit for the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March. Throughout this season on ‘The Voice,’ Asher's outstanding vocal abilities have taken America by storm. His first place win makes him not only the first Alabamian to win ‘The Voice,’ but also the first openly LGBTQ person to earn such a title. I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the one, the only, Asher HaVon of Selma, Alabama, for his first place finish as the winner of ‘The Voice.’ We in Selma are so proud of you and we can't wait to see everything that you will continue to achieve. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:01:11Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/5/rep-sewell-secures-key-wins-for-alabama-as-fy25-national-defense-authorization-act-passes-out-of-house-armed-services-committee | Rep. Sewell Secures Key Wins for Alabama as FY25 National Defense Authorization Act Passes out of House Armed Services Committee | 2024-05-23 | 2024 | 2024-05 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. – U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, announced the inclusion of key priorities in H.R. 8070, the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (FY25 NDAA), which was marked up and passed out of the House Armed Services Committee Wednesday night by a vote of 57 to 1. The FY25 NDAA makes the most substantial investments in the health and well-being of our service members and their families in years. Thanks to requests and amendments offered by Rep. Sewell, it invests in pancreatic cancer research, authorizes critical funding for research at HBCUs, and expands access to maternal health care for service members and military families. Passed annually by Congress since 1961, the NDAA authorizes funding levels for the Department of Defense (DoD) and allows the Armed Forces to pay, train, and equip U.S. service members, support America’s allies around the world, and carry out essential national security operations. Notably, the FY25 NDAA includes a 19.5% pay raise for junior enlisted service members and a 4.5% pay raise for all other service members. It invests over $17.5 billion for military construction projects, including $1.15 billion to improve the condition of housing across military departments. “As a proud member of the House Armed Services Committee, I take very seriously my responsibility to ensure that our military personnel get the tools and support they need to keep our nation safe,” said Rep. Sewell. “I’m thrilled to report that this year’s NDAA includes the most substantial investments in the well-being of our military personnel in years including much-needed and deserved pay raises.” “This year, we worked very hard to secure provisions that support pancreatic cancer research, strengthen DoD’s research partnership with HBCUs, and invest in our Alabama military communities,” continued Sewell. “This bill is the product of strong, bipartisan cooperation and I thank Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Smith for continuing that essential trad… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:01:11Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/5/rep-sewell-announces-7-8-million-in-epa-funding-from-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-to-clean-up-brownfield-sites-in-alabama | Rep. Sewell Announces $7.8 Million in EPA Funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Clean Up Brownfield Sites in Alabama | 2024-05-21 | 2024 | 2024-05 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Montgomery, AL —Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced $7,830,500 in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to clean up polluted Brownfield sites and advance environmental justice in Alabama. Among the entities receiving funding are Craig Field in Selma, Gabriela Apartments in Selma, and the City of Montgomery. Funding was awarded through EPA’s Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) Grant Programs and Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Programs and was made possible by President Biden’s landmark Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Rep. Sewell was the only member of Alabama’s Congressional Delegation to vote in favor of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “For too long, minority and underserved communities have been disproportionately exposed to pollution and environmental hazards from industrial complexes,” said Rep. Sewell. “This transformational funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is about righting those wrongs and putting our communities on a path to regain their environmental health. I was so proud to help make this funding available and I applaud the Biden-Harris Administration for their commitment to environmental justice!” Entities awarded funding in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District include: Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority, AL – $556,000 Cleanup Grant: EPA has selected the Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority for a Brownfields Cleanup Grant that will be funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Grant funds will be used to clean up the .5-acre Craig Field Gym Complex located at Building 316, Avenue C in the City of Selma. The cleanup site was formerly used as a recreational facility by Craig Air Force Base personnel and houses a historical gym that is severely dilapidated and vacant. It is contaminated with inorganic contaminants. Grant funds also will be used to prepare a Community Involvement Plan and conduct community engagement activities. Gabriela Apartments, Inc., Selma, AL – $1,274,500 Cleanu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:12:30Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/5/rep-sewell-announces-winner-of-the-2024-congressional-art-competition-for-alabama-s-7th-congressional-district | Rep. Sewell Announces Winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Alabama’s 7th Congressional District | 2024-05-21 | 2024 | 2024-05 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Birmingham, AL – U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Alabama's 7th Congressional District. The announcement was made at a virtual reception held last Thursday night during which Sewell joined participants to celebrate the 91 entries submitted by talented students from across the district. Madison Barrentine, a 12th grader at the Alabama School of Fine Arts, was awarded first place for her submission entitled "Pratt City Cemetery." “We in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District are blessed to have so many outstanding young artists!” said Rep. Sewell. “Once again, I was completely amazed by all 91 submissions, and I am so proud of every student who participated this year.” “Congratulations to our first place winner, Madison Barrentine, who did a wonderful job capturing our theme, ‘Alabama Story Makers,’” continued Sewell. “I look forward to welcoming her to Washington and showcasing her artwork in the U.S. Capitol this year!” “It’s an honor to have this piece represent my city and district,” said Madison Barrentine. “I’m excited to have a piece so closely connected to Birmingham and my own experiences traveling and speaking in a location so prevalent to this country such as the capitol. The significance of work changes as it’s introduced to different locations, different people, histories, and understandings. I’m grateful to send these stories rooted in Alabama to be felt elsewhere.” Barrentine’s artwork will be matted, framed, and displayed in the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. for one year. She and a guardian will receive roundtrip airfare to Washington D.C. to attend the National Congressional Art Competition Reception. The other students that placed were: 2nd Place - “Oliver Cotton Gin” by Kennedy Rose Kimbrough, 12th grader at the Alabama School of Fine Arts in Birmingham, Alabama 3rd Place - “Rosa” by Onda McNight, 9th grader at the Capitol School in Tuscaloosa, Alabama Honorable Mention - “First White House of the Confederacy” by Emma Hutto,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:12:30Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/5/rep-sewell-announces-145-200-for-roadway-and-rail-safety-in-york | Rep. Sewell Announces $145,200 for Roadway and Rail Safety in York | 2024-05-20 | 2024 | 2024-05 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | York, AL —Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $145,200 to the City of York, Alabama. Funding comes from DOT’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program and will be used for a demonstration program to improve roadway and rail safety. “Once again, the Biden-Harris Administration is delivering for communities in Alabama,” said Rep. Sewell. “With this grant funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the City of York will be able to test the effectiveness of new strategies to make our roadways and railways safer. It is our hope that this demonstration funding will lead to an implementation grant so that we can continue to make steps toward improving roadway and rail safety in York, Alabama.” “We are happy to see our efforts advocating on behalf of the citizens of York are paying off,” said York Mayor Willie Lake. “We are so grateful to Secretary Pete Buttigieg of the U.S. Department of Transportation and Congresswoman Sewell for the award of $145,000 to the City of York made possible through the Safe Streets for All grant program. Funds will be used to address the ongoing rail blockages, lighting in downtown, and sidewalks to create a more walkable community for our residents." This award will be used by the City of York to develop a comprehensive safety action plan including identifying the city’s most significant roadway safety concerns as well as projects and strategies to address roadway safety issues. If these temporary demonstration activities are successful, the city could become eligible for an implementation grant. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:12:30Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/5/rep-sewell-votes-for-faa-reauthorization-act-of-2024 | Rep. Sewell Votes for FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 | 2024-05-15 | 2024 | 2024-05 | 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 in favor of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for five years. The bill will maintain American leadership in aviation safety and aerospace innovation, improve passenger protections and accessibility, strengthen and diversify the U.S. aviation workforce, and make groundbreaking investments in sustainability and resiliency. The FAA Reauthorization Act passed the House today by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 387 to 26. Having previously passed the Senate, it will now make its way to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. “Americans depend on the Federal Aviation Administration for safe and reliable air travel,” said Rep. Sewell. “With this strong, bipartisan legislation, we are ensuring that the FAA can continue its essential mission for years to come.” “I am particularly excited about the new protections for airline passengers included in this bill,” continued Sewell. “Thanks to provisions secured by Democrats, Americans will finally be able to sit next to young family members at no cost, and passengers will enjoy additional protections when their flights are delayed or canceled. We also authorized additional funding to recruit workers from underrepresented communities so that we can build a more diverse and inclusive aviation workforce.” Rep. Sewell and Congressional Democrats secured key wins in the FAA Reauthorization Act: Improves and Expands Protections and Accessibility for Passengers: It requires airlines to refund passengers with nonrefundable flights when their flight is canceled, significantly delayed, or changed if they choose not to fly on the delayed or changed flight. It directs DOT to require airlines to develop policies addressing reimbursement for passengers for hotel and meal costs when a flight is canceled or significantly delayed. It directs DOT to establish regulations requiring airlines to allow passengers to sit next to their young child to the greatest e… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:01:11Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/5/rep-sewell-introduces-legislation-to-boost-local-infrastructure-investment-in-alabama | Rep. Sewell Introduces Legislation to Boost Local Infrastructure Investment in Alabama | 2024-05-14 | 2024 | 2024-05 | 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) introduced the Local Infrastructure Financing Tools (LIFT) Act, a bill that would expand commonsense bond financing opportunities for local governments and nonprofits. This legislation would provide multiple flexible financing tools that meet the unique needs of communities across the country, including transportation, public health facilities, schools, and other infrastructure and economic development projects. “As America continues to work toward revitalizing our infrastructure, it remains critically important to find ways to offer financial sustainably to our local governments and nonprofits,” said Rep. Sewell. “That is why I am proud to reintroduce the LIFT Act today to provide our communities with tools to invest in a wide range of infrastructure projects. By restoring and expanding these proven tools, we can lower borrowing costs, bring additional investors to the table, and provide long-term, efficient financing for these critical investments across Alabama and the United States.” Specifically, the LIFT Act would: Authorize the use of American infrastructure bonds Restore advance refunding of municipal bonds Expand bank-qualified debt for small municipalities and nonprofits “We applaud Congresswoman Sewell for her continued leadership on community finance issues,” said the National Association of Bond Lawyers (NABL). “Each of the three pillars of the LIFT Act supports affordable finance for all kinds of communities within Alabama and throughout the United States. Restoring tax-exempt advance refunding bonds would return a tried-and-true tool for issuers to reduce their borrowing costs. Updating the small issuer exemption would provide our small and rural communities with greater access to capital.” “GFOA applauds the leadership of Congresswoman Sewell with the introduction of the LIFT Act,” said the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). “This legislation both enhances and restores critical infrastructure financing tools that help loca… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:01:11Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/5/rep-sewell-leads-alabama-house-delegation-in-letter-to-mexican-government-demanding-remedy-to-unlawful-treatment-of-alabama-s-vulcan-materials-company | Rep. Sewell Leads Alabama House Delegation in Letter to Mexican Government Demanding Remedy to Unlawful Treatment of Alabama’s Vulcan Materials Company | 2024-05-13 | 2024 | 2024-05 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. — U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) led Alabama’s House Delegation in a letter to Mexico’s Foreign Relations Secretary Alicia Bárcena urging her to take action regarding the Mexican government’s mistreatment of Alabama-based Vulcan Materials Company. Last week marked two years since the Mexican government illegally invaded and shut down Vulcan’s Punta Venado deep-water port in Quintana Roo, Mexico. Since the invasion, Mexican President Lopez Obrador has repeatedly threatened to forcibly take over Vulcan’s port and limestone quarry, forcing their operations out of Mexico, despite the company’s consistent presence in Mexico for more than 35 years. The letter states in part, “We want to assure you, the Mexican government, President López Obrador, and interested parties; should Vulcan's land and port be seized, we will use all the powers at our disposal, including legislative remedies, to ensure no entity or individual will benefit from the theft of Vulcan's property.” “We call on you to commit to enforce the terms and spirit of our existing free trade agreements and carry out the rule of law,” the representatives continued. “Failure to do so will have profound and lasting impacts on our trade relationship and harm future opportunities to promote shared economic prosperity. We stand ready to work with you to ensure this pattern of harassment is reversed and a beneficial solution is found for all parties involved.” The letter was also signed by U.S. Representatives Jerry Carl (AL-01), Barry Moore (AL-02), Mike Rogers (AL-03), Robert Aderholt (AL-04), Dale Strong (AL-05), and Gary Palmer (AL-06). A similar letter was sent by U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-AL), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), and Tim Kaine (D-VA). Read the full letter here or below: Secretary Bárcena: As Members of the United States House of Representatives, we are writing to inquire about our previous correspondence related to the unlawful treatment of the Vulcan Materials Company in Mexico. This week marks two years s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:01:11Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/5/rep-sewell-continues-her-annual-congress-in-your-community-tour-with-perry-county-meet-and-greet-in-marion | Rep. Sewell Continues Her Annual Congress in Your Community Tour with Perry County Meet and Greet in Marion | 2024-05-10 | 2024 | 2024-05 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Marion, AL — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) continued her annual Congress in Your Community Tour, hosting a Perry County Meet and Greet in Marion, Alabama. Rep. Sewell was joined by Nivory Gordon, Alabama State Director of Rural Development for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “Today is all about meeting people where they are,” said Rep. Sewell. “It is an opportunity for me to hear directly from my constituents about the issues impacting their lives and to provide an update on my work in Washington.” Director Gordon and USDA officials were on hand to provide resources and assistance regarding rural housing. “Today is also an opportunity to bring federal resources to our doorstep and to ensure that my constituents know how to access the assistance available to them,” continued Sewell. “My commitment to the people of our district remains unwavering. I will continue fighting to bring more resources and better opportunities to our communities so that every Alabamian can achieve their God-given potential.” Every year, Rep. Sewell visits each of the 14 counties in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District to connect with her constituents and learn more about the issues impacting their lives. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:01:11Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/5/rep-sewell-announces-3-million-from-the-national-park-service-to-preserve-historic-civil-rights-sites-in-alabama | Rep. Sewell Announces $3 Million from the National Park Service to Preserve Historic Civil Rights Sites in Alabama | 2024-05-01 | 2024 | 2024-05 | 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) announced more than $3 million from the National Park Service’s (NPS) African American Civil Rights Grant Program to preserve historic sites in Alabama related to Civil Rights and the African American struggle for equality. Each year, Sewell leads the congressional effort to increase funding for the African American Civil Rights Grant Program to preserve America’s Civil Rights sites and HBCUs. “Each year, I am very proud to lead the effort in Congress to increase funding for the National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Fund to ensure that Alabama’s rich Civil Rights history lives on for generations to come,” said Rep. Sewell. “We are thrilled that our efforts have once again paid off, with Alabama receiving more than $3 million to preserve sites associated with the Civil Rights Movement. Protecting and advancing our Civil Rights legacy will always be a top priority of mine. After all, those who don’t learn from our history are doomed to repeat it.” NPS has awarded the following grants, which total $3,006,141, for historic sites in Alabama: $750,000 for Auburn University to rehabilitate the Tankersley Rosenwald School in Hope Hull $750,000 for the Lincolnite Club to make structural and masonry repairs to the Historic Lincoln Normal School Gymnasium in Marion $744,545 for the Historic Tabernacle Baptist Church Legacy Foundation Inc. to replace mechanical systems at the Historic Tabernacle Baptist Church in Selma $686,596 for the Alabama Historical Commission to rehabilitate the Historic Moore Building in Montgomery $75,000 for the Alabama Historical Commission to support the Freedom Rides Museum Virtual Reality Experience in Montgomery “Our team is honored and thrilled to continue partnering with the Tankersley Community on the important preservation work of their Rosenwald School,” said Mr. Gorham Bird, Assistant Professor at Auburn University. “This funding will support the design and construction of the rehabilitation of the building for its fu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:01:11Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/5/rep-sewell-honors-award-winning-small-businesses-in-alabama-s-7th-congressional-district-during-national-small-business-week | Rep. Sewell Honors Award-Winning Small Businesses in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District During National Small Business Week | 2024-05-01 | 2024 | 2024-05 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. — Today, during National Small Business Week, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) spoke on the House Floor to honor two award-winning small businesses in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. Rep. Sewell recognized Ms. Jackie Smith, owner and operator of the Coffee Shoppe and Reflections in Selma, for being named the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 2024 Phoenix Award Winner for Outstanding Disaster Recovery Efforts. Sewell also recognized Shanna Ullmann, Timothy Ullmann, and Robert Prescott of Transformation Partners, LLC in Tuscaloosa for being named SBA’s 2024 Small Business Persons of the Year for Alabama. Watch it on YouTube here. Rep. Sewell: Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the award-winning small business owners in Alabama's 7th Congressional District as we celebrate this week, National Small Business Week. Ms. Jackie Smith is the proud owner and operator of the Coffee Shoppe and Reflections in our hometown of Selma, Alabama. After leaving her job in 2011, Jackie bravely took on the risk of opening up her own small business, turning the site that once was a segregated diner into a beautiful coffee shop in the heart of downtown Selma. For 13 years, the Coffee Shoppe has provided a place for community to come together, learn about Selma's history, and eat some great food. Like any business owner, Jackie has had her fair share of hardships. After the tornado of January 12, 2023, we saw her resilience, and thanks to an investment by the SBA, she was able to open her doors and continue the Coffee Shoppe's great legacy. And in fact, she opened up another business, Reflections. This week, Jackie's extraordinary entrepreneurship earned her national recognition as the Small Business Administration's 2024 Phoenix Award Winner for Outstanding Disaster Recovery Efforts. We congratulate her on her outstanding achievements. Today, we also recognize SBA's 2024 Small Business Persons of the Year in Alabama, and that was Shanna Ullmann, Timothy Ullmann, and Robert Prescott of Transformation Partners… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:01:11Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/5/rep-sewell-honors-the-retirement-of-lieutenant-general-a-c-roper-the-former-birmingham-police-chief-and-first-african-american-three-star-general-in-the-u-s-army-reserve | Rep. Sewell Honors the Retirement of Lieutenant General A. C. Roper, the Former Birmingham Police Chief and First African American Three-Star General in the U.S. Army Reserve | 2024-05-01 | 2024 | 2024-05 | 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 honor Lieutenant General A. C. Roper, the former Birmingham Chief of Police and first African American three-star general in the U.S. Army Reserve. Lieutenant General Roper is retiring after 33 years in law enforcement and 41 years of military service. Watch it on YouTube here. Rep. Sewell: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary career and achievements of Lieutenant General A. C. Roper, the first African American three-star general in the U.S. Army Reserve, as he celebrates his retirement from 41 years of service in the United States Army. Lieutenant General Roper's extraordinary career began after he was commissioned in 1983 as a student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has an extensive military education and received master's degrees from both the University of Alabama and the U.S. Army War College. Throughout his exemplary career, Lieutenant General Roper moved quickly up the ranks and broke down barriers for African Americans serving in the armed forces. On May 14, 2021, he made history as the first African American to become a three-star general in the U.S. Army Reserve. Most recently, he served as Deputy Commander of the U.S. Northern Command and Vice Commander of the U.S. Element of North American Aerospace Defense Command at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado. He has received numerous awards and decorations. I got to know Lieutenant General Roper during his time as the Chief of Police for the Birmingham Police Department. I was immediately impressed by his firm yet compassionate leadership style that commanded the respect of his fellow officers and endeared him to the Birmingham community. Lieutenant General Roper's reputation has always been one of great purpose and great passion. He is an honorable man, guided by an abiding faith in God and a love of country. On behalf of a grateful nation, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the retirement of Lieutenant General A. C. Roper a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:01:11Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/4/rep-sewell-continues-small-business-tour-through-alabama-s-7th-congressional-district-ahead-of-national-small-business-week | Rep. Sewell Continues Small Business Tour Through Alabama’s 7th Congressional District Ahead of National Small Business Week | 2024-04-26 | 2024 | 2024-04 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Birmingham, AL— Ahead of National Small Business Week, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) continued her Small Business Tour through Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. Rep. Sewell made stops at four local businesses to showcase their contributions to the local economy and highlight the importance of shopping small. “We in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District are home to so many amazing small businesses whose impact on our community can never be overstated,” Rep. Sewell. “Small businesses are the strongest economic engine in our country and the backbone of our economy, and I am committed to doing what I can to help them thrive. During National Small Businesses Week, we can all play a role in supporting our small businesses by shopping local and shopping small!” On Friday, Rep. Sewell stopped for lunch at Travis Chicago Style, a locally owned food truck known for their Polish sausage and bear burger. Sewell also visited Alabama Goods, a locally owned retail store in Homewood specializing in Alabama made products, and Bearden Design, a locally owned boutique and women’s clothing store offering unique styles from all over the world. Earlier this week, Rep. Sewell stopped by The Coffee Shoppe in Selma which will soon be awarded the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 2024 Phoenix Award for Outstanding Disaster Recovery Efforts. On Monday, she will host a “Terri Talks” virtual discussion with owner Jackie Smith. The conversation will stream live on Sewell’s official Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube pages at 3:00 p.m. CST. This year, National Small Business Week takes place April 28 - May 4, 2024, and officially recognizes the hard work, ingenuity, and dedication of our nation’s small businesses, including their contributions to the economy. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:47:55Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/4/rep-sewell-votes-for-house-national-security-package | Rep. Sewell Votes for House National Security Package | 2024-04-20 | 2024 | 2024-04 | 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 voting in favor of four national security bills which passed the House today with bipartisan support: “At a time when democracy is under attack across the globe, America’s leadership is essential. The national security package passed by the House provides urgently needed resources to help Ukraine defeat Putin, deliver humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza, defend Israel in its proxy wars with Iran, and deter aggression by China against our Info-Pacific partners. “To be clear, it should never have taken this long for House Republican leadership to meet the national security needs of the American people and our allies. House Republican inaction has allowed the United States to stand idly by as Ukraine is pushed to its breaking point. I am optimistic that the Senate will pass this legislation and President Biden will sign it into law without delay. History is watching the U.S. at this moment.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:47:55Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/4/rep-sewell-celebrates-the-nomination-of-miranda-holloway-baggett-as-u-s-marshal-for-the-southern-district-of-alabama | Rep. Sewell Celebrates the Nomination of Miranda Holloway-Baggett as U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Alabama | 2024-04-17 | 2024 | 2024-04 | 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) celebrated President Biden’s nomination of Miranda Holloway-Baggett to serve as United States Marshal for the Southern District of Alabama. “I am thrilled that President Biden has selected Miranda Holloway-Baggett to serve as U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Alabama!” said Rep. Sewell. “Her 23 years of experience, exemplary professionalism, and dedication to the rule of law make her an ideal candidate for this role. I was proud to recommend her to President Biden and I urge my Senate colleagues to swiftly confirm her nomination.” “I am honored for the confidence Congresswoman Sewell has shown in me by recommending me to become the next U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Alabama,” said Ms. Miranda Holloway-Baggett. “I am humbled to be considered for such a prestigious position and excited as I continue to move forward in the nomination process.” Miranda Holloway-Baggett served as a Deputy United States Marshal in the U.S. Marshals Service from 2001 to 2023 and has been Chief Inspector and Discipline Deciding Official for the Agency since 2023. During her 23-year career in the Marshals Service, Ms. Holloway-Baggett has held various leadership roles in Marshals Service offices in Ohio, Tennessee, Mississippi, Missouri, and Alabama. These roles include Deputy U.S. Marshal, Supervisory Deputy, Assistant Chief Deputy and serving from 2019 through 2023 as Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Alabama. She received her Master’s Degree in Management from the University of Phoenix in 2009 and her B.S. in Criminal Justice and Corrective Services from Jackson State University in 2002. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:47:55Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/4/rep-sewell-honors-the-retirement-of-tennessee-state-university-s-first-woman-president-dr-glenda-baskin-glover | Rep. Sewell Honors the Retirement of Tennessee State University’s First Woman President, Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover | 2024-04-12 | 2024 | 2024-04 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. — U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) spoke on the House Floor to honor the retirement of Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, the first woman President of Tennessee State University. Dr. Glover is also the Immediate Past International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Rep. Sewell will visit TSU this weekend to celebrate Dr. Glover’s barrier-breaking career including her 11 years of service to the campus community. A downloadable recording is available for media and broadcast purposes here. Watch it on YouTube here. Rep. Sewell: I rise to honor a trailblazing leader, Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, as she retires after 11 years as President of Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee. The first woman to ever hold this position, Dr. Glover has spent her career breaking down barriers and shattering glass ceilings. A native of Memphis, Dr. Glover has an accomplished career both in academia and in business. She is one of two African American women nationwide to hold the combination of Ph.D., CPA and JD. As President of Tennessee State University, Dr. Glover oversaw significant growth and further solidified TSU's status as one of America's preeminent HBCUs, and her efforts have earned her the role of Vice Chair of President Biden's HBCU Board of Advisors. On a personal note, I know Dr. Glover as my sorority sister and as my mentor. Among her many affiliations, she is a lifetime member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and served as its immediate past international president. It was my mother, Nancy Gardner Sewell, who mentored Dr. Glover in her ascension and was so proud of her when she became the international president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and as president of TSU. I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the retirement of Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, the first woman president of Tennessee State University. I know that her retirement does not mean the end of her commitment to community service. I know it will allow her some much needed rest and time to spend wit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:47:55Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/4/rep-sewell-honors-the-retirement-of-the-reverend-dr-tommie-l-lewis-as-senior-pastor-of-bethel-missionary-baptist-church-pratt-city | Rep. Sewell Honors the Retirement of the Reverend Dr. Tommie L. Lewis as Senior Pastor of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Pratt City | 2024-04-10 | 2024 | 2024-04 | 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) spoke on the House Floor to honor the retirement of the Reverend Dr. Tommie L. Lewis as Senior Pastor of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Pratt City after 42 years of service. Rep. Sewell will attend his retirement celebration this Friday, April 12th. Watch it on YouTube here. Rep. Sewell: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay honor and tribute to the extraordinary career of a faithful servant leader, the Reverend Dr. Tommie L. Lewis, as we celebrate his retirement as the Senior Pastor of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Pratt City after 42 years of service. Throughout his life, Pastor T. L. Lewis has poured into his community as both a faith leader and a public servant. After answering the call to ministry in 1973, he led several congregations before settling at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Pratt City in 1982. As pastor, Dr. T. L. Lewis worked to expand Bethel’s congregation and deepen its impact by establishing a new worship center in 1990 which included a sanctuary with a seating capacity of 1,800, and he commissioned a family life center which became the Bethel Community Life Center that garnered thousands of dollars from both the state and federal to support community development and educational initiatives. After a tornado destroyed these buildings in 2011, it was Pastor Lewis who rallied the community together and rebuilt a beautiful new sanctuary that was completed and consecrated on August 24, 2014. On a personal note, I have been blessed to call Pastor Lewis a dear friend and a trusted spiritual leader and a mentor. It is because of him that so much has changed in Pratt City and Birmingham, and we are eternally grateful. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:47:55Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/4/rep-sewell-introduces-legislation-to-rename-the-marion-post-office-after-the-late-civil-rights-leader-albert-turner-sr | Rep. Sewell Introduces Legislation to Rename the Marion Post Office After the Late Civil Rights Leader Albert Turner, Sr. | 2024-04-09 | 2024 | 2024-04 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Bill is supported by the every member of Alabama’s House delegation Washington D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) introduced H.R. 7893, legislation to rename the Marion Post Office, located at 306 Pickens Street, after the late Civil Rights Leader Albert Turner, Sr. The bill is cosponsored by every member of Alabama’s House delegation. “Albert Turner, Sr. is a Civil Rights legend whose impact on Alabama and this nation should never be forgotten,” said Rep. Sewell. “From his activism alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to his critical work at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Albert Turner, Sr. played a pivotal role in securing the rights and freedoms that we as African Americans enjoy today. By renaming the Marion Post Office after him, we can ensure that his legacy lives on for generations to come. I thank my Alabama colleagues in the House for their partnership in this important endeavor and I look forward to getting this bill passed and signed into law!” "It will be the highlight of my lifetime to see the Federal Government recognize the unselfish comment my father gave to help change the course of this Nation. The Marion Post Office is the same Post Office where my father attempted to lead marchers in 1965 past to protect James Orange, who had been housed in Perry County jail for encouraging students to register to vote. That attempted march was the same march in which an Alabama State Trooper murdered Jimmie Lee Jackson. The ensuing protest of the killing led to the Bloody Sunday March, which led to the 1965 Voting Rights Bill being signed into law,” said Perry County Commissioner Albert Turner, Jr. Albert Turner, Sr. was born in Perry County, Alabama in 1936. He devoted his life to the Civil Rights Movement, fighting to ensure equal access to the ballot box for African Americans. Turner worked closely with prominent leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., served as the Alabama Field Secretary for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and even founded the Perry County Civ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:47:55Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/3/rep-sewell-secures-13-1-million-in-direct-funding-for-local-projects-in-the-fiscal-year-2024-government-funding-package | Rep. Sewell Secures $13.1 Million in Direct Funding for Local Projects in the Fiscal Year 2024 Government Funding Package | 2024-03-27 | 2024 | 2024-03 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Funding responds directly to some of the most pressing needs in Alabama’s 7th District Washington D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that she secured $13.1 million for thirteen community projects in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District in the Fiscal Year 2024 government funding package. The projects respond directly to some of the most pressing needs in Alabama’s 7th District. President Biden signed the second and final Fiscal Year 2024 government funding package on Saturday morning. “Since day one, it has been my mission to bring more resources and better opportunities to the people of Alabama’s 7th Congressional District, and with this year’s government funding package, that is exactly what we are doing!” said Rep. Sewell. “This $13.1 million is the culmination of months of hard work, and we are thrilled that this funding is now on its way to our community. From healthcare to public safety to infrastructure, these projects respond directly to some of the most pressing needs of our district and will help reverse decades of disinvestment.” Rep. Sewell championed funding for thirteen projects that will directly benefit the residents of Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. These include: Jefferson County $1,000,000 to the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District to renovate the former Loveman Village Public Housing Community and expand its daycare facility to accommodate more children. $1,000,000 for the City of Homewood to improve water drainage by installing a stormwater culvert. $850,000 for Miles College to make security upgrades and improve public safety resources on-campus and in the surrounding community. $500,000 for infrastructure improvements at the Bessemer Airport including construction of a drone cage and testing facility to provide pilot training, product research and development, competitive activities, and recreation for the local community including underserved students. Montgomery County $500,000 to revitalize and connect communities in the City of Montgomery. D… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:32:04Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/3/rep-sewell-statement-on-birmingham-southern-college | Rep. Sewell Statement on Birmingham-Southern College | 2024-03-26 | 2024 | 2024-03 | 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 decision by the Birmingham-Southern College Board of Trustees to cease operations on May 31, 2024: “This is a great loss not only for the Birmingham community but for the entire state of Alabama. For years, Birmingham-Southern College has propelled our state forward by producing outstanding graduates, many of whom I have had the privilege of employing including my current Legislative Aide and Chief of Staff. BSC means so much to so many, and my thoughts are with the students, faculty, staff, and alumni as they process this difficult news and begin to plan their next steps. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:32:04Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/3/ahead-of-the-14th-anniversary-of-the-affordable-care-act-rep-sewell-vows-to-continue-building-on-its-success | Ahead of the 14th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Rep. Sewell Vows to Continue Building on its Success | 2024-03-22 | 2024 | 2024-03 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. — Today, ahead of the 14th anniversary of the landmark Affordable Care Act (ACA), U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) celebrated its historic progress in lowering health care costs for Alabama families and vowed to continue building on its success. The ACA was signed by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010. “Fourteen years after the Affordable Care Act was signed, more Americans have health insurance than at any time in history. Meanwhile, millions are benefitting from record-low premiums and no one can be charged more for having a pre-existing condition,” said Rep. Sewell. “Despite the relentless efforts by Republicans to repeal the ACA, President Biden and Democrats are committed to building on its success and continuing to lower costs. Last year, we capped the cost of insulin at $35 per month for seniors and starting in 2025, no senior will be charged more than $2,000 per year for out-of-pocket prescription drug costs.” “Access to quality, affordable health care should be a right—not a privilege for the few,” continued Sewell. “We must keep working to improve the ACA and ensure every American gets the coverage they need.” In August 2023, the uninsured rate in the U.S. reached an all-time low of 7.7%. Shortly after, the 2024 open enrollment period shattered records with a historic 21.3 million Americans and 386,195 Alabamians signing up for health care coverage through the ACA exchange. Rep. Sewell has continued to champion health care accessibility for Alabamians. She was the only member of Alabama’s Congressional Delegation to vote in favor of the American Rescue Plan and the Inflation Reduction Act which lowered monthly premiums by enhancing the ACA’s premium tax credits. Thanks to these policies, Americans are saving an average of $2,400 per year on health care premiums. In Congress, Rep. Sewell is leading legislation to save Alabama’s rural hospitals, bring more medical professionals to underserved communities, and ensure that seniors have access to cutting-edge cancer screenings. She … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:32:04Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/3/rep-sewell-votes-to-pass-second-and-final-fiscal-year-2024-government-funding-package | Rep. Sewell Votes to Pass Second and Final Fiscal Year 2024 Government Funding Package | 2024-03-22 | 2024 | 2024-03 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Legislation includes an additional $3.3 million that Sewell secured for community projects in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District Washington D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted to pass the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, the second and final package of six funding bills that would avert a government shutdown and fund the programs that Americans rely on. Rep. Sewell secured an additional $3.3 million for two community projects in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. The package passed the House of Representatives today by a bipartisan vote of 286 to 134 and now heads to the U.S. Senate. “I am grateful that my Democratic and Republican colleagues have come together to deliver for the American people by funding the programs that our communities rely on,” said Rep. Sewell. “While no compromise is perfect, Democrats secured important wins for America’s families including increases for cancer research, child care, and Head Start programs, as well as a 5.4 percent increase in the basic allowance for housing for military families. We also successfully protected Job Corps from Republican cuts and defeated a number of extreme attacks on women’s reproductive health care.” This package includes the following funding bills: Defense; Financial Services and General Government; Homeland Security; Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies; Legislative Branch; and, State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs. The package also includes $3.3 million that Rep. Sewell secured for two community projects. That is in addition to the $9.8 million that Sewell secured for 11 community projects in the first fiscal year 2024 government funding package signed into law on March 9. The two projects include: $2,700,000 for a new FEMA storm shelter in Demopolis $637,195 for a new 911 emergency communications facility in Pickens County “I am particularly excited about the funding we secured for a new E-911 communications facility in Pickens County and a new storm shelter in De… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:32:04Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/3/rep-sewell-announces-2024-congressional-art-competition-for-alabama-s-7th-congressional-district | Rep. Sewell Announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Alabama’s 7th Congressional District | 2024-03-18 | 2024 | 2024-03 | 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 that her office is now accepting submissions for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The competition is open to high school students from both public and private schools throughout Alabama’s 7th Congressional District, as well as home-schooled high school students. The winner will receive free round-trip airfare for two to Washington D.C. to attend an official reception honoring the winners from congressional districts across the nation. The winner’s artwork will be showcased in the U.S. Capitol for one year. The deadline to submit artwork is Friday, April 26, 2024. This year’s theme is “Alabama Story Makers: The Historic People and Places of the Cotton State.” To enter the contest, students must fill out and submit a Student Information and Release Formwith their artwork by Friday, April 26, 2024. Students should deliver their submission to one of Rep. Sewell’s district offices located in Birmingham, Montgomery, and Tuscaloosa. Students can also bring their submissions to school and call (334) 262-1919 for pick up. Artwork may be up to 26” high X 26” wide X 4” deep. For more information, contact Rep. Sewell’s Montgomery Office at (334) 262-1919 or visit her official website at sewell.house.gov/art-competition. A proud product of Alabama’s rural Black Belt, Rep. Sewell has witnessed firsthand the talent that Alabama’s 7th Congressional District holds. Each year she is immensely impressed with the outstanding submissions, and she is incredibly proud to have the winning artwork representing the 7th Congressional District in our nation’s capital. Last year’s winners were: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:32:04Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/3/rep-sewell-statement-on-the-protecting-americans-from-foreign-adversary-controlled-applications-act | Rep. Sewell Statement on the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act | 2024-03-13 | 2024 | 2024-03 | 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 regarding her vote for the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act: “Throughout my time in Congress, I have fought to ensure that every American can cast their vote in free and fair elections. Our elections are sacred, and we cannot allow our adversaries to undermine them by weaponizing Americans’ personal data and using propaganda to sow chaos in our political system. As a former member of the House Intelligence Committee, I take seriously my responsibility to protect Americans against such threats, and it is clear to me that the ownership of TikTok’s parent company by China poses a serious risk to our national security. “To be clear, this bill does not ban TikTok outright. All TikTok has to do to remain operational in the United States is divest from its Chinese-owned parent company. It is my hope that TikTok will do the right thing so that everyday Americans and small businesses can continue to use and enjoy this app.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:32:04Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/3/reps-sewell-brown-lead-bipartisan-letter-on-artificial-intelligence-interference-in-the-2024-election | Reps. Sewell, Brown Lead Bipartisan Letter on Artificial Intelligence Interference in the 2024 Election | 2024-03-13 | 2024 | 2024-03 | 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 Shontel Brown (OH-11) led 31 of their House colleagues in a bipartisan letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Election Assistance Commission (EAC) requesting information regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to intimidate, threaten, or misinform voters during the 2024 election cycle. AI is already being deployed in political ads and communications to generate fake images and audio, and experts have warned of the negative consequences this could have for voting rights and safety and security of our elections. The letter states, “despite our country’s improved election security, the growing influence of AI software has raised concerns about the potential harm to our democratic process. We urge you to consider all its possible uses and ramifications in the electoral process, including its weaponization by adversaries of the United States.” The Sewell-Brown letter also notes “particular concern about the concentrated deception targeted at Black and brown and other minority communities.” Read the full letter here. “Generations of Americans, including many in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District, fought to ensure that every eligible voter can cast their ballot in free and fair elections,” said Rep. Sewell. “We cannot allow bad actors to weaponize powerful AI tools to mislead voters, suppress turnout, and sow chaos. With only eight months until November, the time is now for our federal agencies to protect Americans against such threats, especially Black voters who have been disproportionately targeted by election mis-information and dis-information. I thank Congresswoman Brown for leading this effort with me and look forward to learning about the steps being taken by our federal agencies to keep our elections safe and secure.” “AI generated misinformation aimed at voter suppression isn’t a theory, it’s already happening – and the federal government needs to have a plan to address it. The technology… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:32:04Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/3/rep-sewell-s-kidney-patient-act-passes-out-of-the-house-ways-and-means-committee | Rep. Sewell’s Kidney PATIENT Act Passes Out of the House Ways and Means Committee | 2024-03-12 | 2024 | 2024-03 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. — U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (D-AL) and Carol Miller (R-WV) celebrated as their Bipartisan Kidney Patient Access to Technologically Innovative and Essential Nephrological Treatments (PATIENT) Act passed 41-1 in the House Ways and Means Committee. Reps. Sewell and Miller introduced the legislation to provide access to critical care and affordable oral medicines for chronic kidney disease patients. “It is critically important that we protect access to oral-only therapies for patients with End-Stage Renal Disease,” said Rep. Sewell. “I am absolutely thrilled that the Ways and Means Committee has passed our Kidney PATIENT Act with strong bipartisan support. I thank Congresswoman Miller for her partnership and look forward to continuing to push this bill across the finish line.” “I was thrilled to see the Kidney PATIENT Act pass nearly unanimously out of the Ways and Means Committee and be one step closer to becoming law,” said Rep. Miller. “This bill will provide patients with access to oral-only kidney disease therapies through their Medicare Part D benefit until 2027. Bipartisan support of the Kidney PATIENT Act from the Ways and Means Committee shows how important it is to take care of ESRD patients across the country. I look forward to the bill continuing to move forward in the House of Representatives.” Unless Congressional action is taken, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will move oral-only drugs into the Medicare Part B End-Stage Renal Disease (ERSD) prospective payment system in 2025, which will restrict access to medications and increase dialysis treatment costs for kidney disease patients. The Kidney PATIENT Act will delay this move until 2027 or until new therapies come to the market to ensure patients are able to access affordable medications for their health. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:32:04Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/3/rep-sewell-announces-14-5-million-to-reconnect-birmingham-s-historic-4th-avenue-black-business-district | Rep. Sewell Announces $14.5 Million to Reconnect Birmingham’s Historic 4th Avenue Black Business District | 2024-03-11 | 2024 | 2024-03 | 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 that the City of Birmingham has been awarded $14,556,040 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to reconnect the Historic 4th Avenue Black Business District. Funding comes from DOT’s Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE) grant program and will be used to improve access to businesses and neighborhoods by converting Birmingham’s Black Main Street from a one-way to a two-way road. “Birmingham’s 4th Avenue Business District has a rich history of African American ingenuity and entrepreneurship,” said Rep. Sewell. “With the help of the Biden-Harris Administration, we are working to ensure that the residents, workers, and businesses of this historic place have the infrastructure they need to thrive. This major federal investment will help reconnect our communities and pave the way for strong and equitable growth!” Birmingham’s Historic 4th Avenue Business District was once a thriving hub of Black businesses and community before it was divided by the construction of Interstate 65 in the 1960s. Funding from this grant will be used to redesign 15 blocks of streets, converting them from one-way to two-way and reconnecting downtown neighborhoods and businesses. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:32:04Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/3/rep-sewell-announces-36-6-million-from-the-u-s-department-of-transportation-to-improve-selma-to-montgomery-historic-trail | Rep. Sewell Announces $36.6 Million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to Improve Selma to Montgomery Historic Trail | 2024-03-11 | 2024 | 2024-03 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Montgomery, AL — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that the City of Montgomery has been awarded $36,663,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to improve the Selma to Montgomery Historic Trail. Funding comes from DOT’s Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE) grant program and will be used to develop a greenway trailhead to facilitate zero emissions and ADA accessible transportation options along the Selma to Montgomery Historic Trail. “On the heels of the 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, we are thrilled to have secured major federal funding to improve our transportation infrastructure along the Selma to Montgomery Historic Trail,” said Rep. Sewell. “This $36 million federal investment will help us tell the story of the struggle for civil rights to more Americans. We are grateful to the Biden-Harris Administration for making it possible.” The zero emission infrastructure will include rehabilitating the Transportation Administrative Building and a brownfield site, along the trail, into new locations for microgrids and charging stations for the public and public transit. The Fairview Transfer Station will be rehabilitated to house smart benches, Wi-Fi nodes, wayfinding kiosks, and workforce micro-transit hub. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:32:04Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/3/rep-sewell-statement-on-president-biden-s-state-of-the-union-address | Rep. Sewell Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address | 2024-03-08 | 2024 | 2024-03 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. — U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement after President Biden’s 2024 State of the Union Address. Photos of Rep. Sewell and her guests can be found here. “Tonight, the American people listened as President Biden delivered a strong and forceful message of hope over fear, democracy over tyranny, and progress over dysfunction. His speech drew a clear contrast between his vision for the future of our nation and the efforts by some to take us backward. “I am particularly grateful that President Biden acknowledged the 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and called on Congress to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. At a time when many are working to roll back our hard-fought rights and freedoms, President Biden and Democrats are united in defense of our democracy and our sacred right to vote!” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:32:04Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/3/in-honor-of-the-59th-anniversary-of-bloody-sunday-rep-sewell-to-bring-original-foot-soldiers-as-guests-to-the-state-of-the-union | Rep. Sewell Brings Original Foot Soldiers as Guests to the State of the Union Exactly 59 Years After Bloody Sunday | 2024-03-07 | 2024 | 2024-03 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | President Biden delivers his annual address exactly 59 years after Bloody Sunday Washington D.C. — Today, on the 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) brought bring three original Foot Soldiers from the Selma to Montgomery marches as her guests to the 2024 State of the Union address. Ms. Sheyann Webb-Christburg, Mr. Bennie Lee Tucker, and Ms. JoAnne Bland joined Rep. Sewell on Thursday as President Biden delivered his annual address exactly 59 years after peaceful demonstrators were brutalized on the Edmund Pettus Bridge for the equal right to vote. Rep. Sewell also invited Perry County Commissioner Albert Turner Jr. of Marion, Alabama whose father, Albert Turner Sr., helped lead the Selma to Montgomery March and served as an advisor to Martin Luther King Jr. “With President Biden’s State of the Union address falling on the 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, I can think of no one more befitting to invite as my guests than some of the original Foot Soldiers from the Selma to Montgomery marches,” said Rep. Sewell. “These individuals have risked life and limb for the right of all Americans to vote, and their lives are a testament to the power of ordinary Americans to achieve extraordinary social change. As our right to vote comes under renewed threat, it is my hope that their presence will bring attention to the sacrifices that so many have made in the name of equality and justice for all.” Sheyann Webb-Christburg is a native of the historic Selma, Alabama and is known as Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘’Smallest Freedom Fighter.’’ At only eight years old, she participated in the historic march for voting rights that would later become known as Bloody Sunday. Sheyann’s activism began at an early age when she became one of the first children to integrate the public school system in Dallas County. Against her parents’ wishes, she continued her journey as a Freedom Fighter when she began attending Civil Rights meetings at Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church. Since Bloody Sunday, Sheyann has worked with … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:32:04Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/3/rep-sewell-votes-to-pass-bipartisan-government-funding-legislation | Rep. Sewell Votes to Pass Bipartisan Government Funding Legislation | 2024-03-06 | 2024 | 2024-03 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | House-passed government funding package includes $9.8 million that Sewell secured for community projects in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District Washington D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted to pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, a package of six domestic funding bills that would avert a government shutdown and fund the programs that Americans rely on. Rep. Sewell secured $9.8 million for 11 community projects that would make Alabama’s 7th Congressional District safer, stronger, and more prosperous. The package passed the House of Representatives today by a bipartisan vote of 339-85 and now heads to the U.S. Senate. “I am thrilled that the House of Representatives has come together to pass a commonsense government funding package that invests in the programs and services that my constituents rely on,” said Rep. Sewell. “Thanks to the work of House Democrats, this legislation prevents devastating Republican cuts, invests in affordable housing, strengthens public safety, and provides critical resources to combat the climate crisis.” The House-passed government funding package includes $9.8 million that Rep. Sewell secured for 11 community projects. Such investments will directly benefit the residents of Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. They include: $500,000 for the Black Belt Development and Conservation Resource Center in Livingston to spur rural innovation and entrepreneurship. $1,000,000 for the Hale County Healthcare Authority to construct a new emergency department at the Hale County Hospital and expand its capacity to provide exceptional health care to rural and underserved communities in the Black Belt. $1,000,000 for the Town of Pennington to develop a regional facility that can serve as a community center, disaster recovery, emergency response, and resources center for the region. $959,752 for Wilcox County to install water lines and ensure a safe and reliable source of potable water. $500,000 for the Bessemer Airport Authority to construct a UAV cage and testing… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:32:04Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/2/rep-sewell-announces-5-million-grant-to-improve-wastewater-conditions-in-alabama-s-black-belt | Rep. Sewell Announces $5 Million Grant to Improve Wastewater Conditions in Alabama’s Black Belt | 2024-02-29 | 2024 | 2024-02 | 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) announced that the University of Alabama has been awarded $5,150,072 to improve wastewater conditions in Alabama’s Black Belt. This funding, which was awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, will be used to provide both technical assistance and construction in 15 Black Belt counties. “Access to adequate wastewater infrastructure is a basic human right and one that too many of my constituents have been forced to go without,” said Rep. Sewell. “This grant represents critical progress in our continued fight for equitable and safe wastewater systems, and I know it will make a big difference for those living in the Black Belt.” The University of Alabama will use this funding to develop a needs assessment and execute an outreach and education program for Black Belt residents. The project will allow for the installation and management of 50 onsite wastewater treatment systems for households which will be operated for 20-30 years at no cost to the homeowner. The project will also involve weekly surface water testing, an evaluation of septage management options, and a review of state law and regulations for recommended changes. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:21:00Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/2/rep-sewell-condemns-alabama-supreme-court-ruling-calls-out-house-republicans-for-legislation-banning-ivf-nationwide | Rep. Sewell Condemns Alabama Supreme Court Ruling, Calls Out House Republicans for Legislation Banning IVF Nationwide | 2024-02-29 | 2024 | 2024-02 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Terri Sewell (AL-07) joined House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu for a press conference on the Alabama Supreme Court ruling jeopardizing access to fertility treatments like IVF. Rep. Sewell called out Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans for cosponsoring federal legislation mirroring the Alabama ruling which would effectively ban IVF treatments nationwide. CONGRESSWOMAN SEWELL: I'm Congresswoman Sewell of Alabama's 7th Congressional District. As the only Democrat in Alabama's Congressional Delegation and the only woman in Alabama's House Delegation, I join in expressing my outrage over the recent ruling effectively banning IVF treatments for women who are simply trying to have children. This decision is alarming and unacceptable, and we are already seeing its chilling effects as clinics cut off fertility treatments in fear of prosecution. On Tuesday, my office hosted HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra for a roundtable discussion in Birmingham, Alabama, to hear directly from Alabama women on how they will be impacted. Many of them have spent years desperately trying to have children, some have devoted their life savings to fertility treatment, only to have their hopes and dreams ripped away by Republican judges on the Alabama Supreme Court. Patients undergoing IVF already face significant emotional, physical and financial challenges, and this decision will only add to their fears and anxieties. Let me be clear, women in Alabama, and across this nation, deserve access to a full range of reproductive health services, and that includes women who would like to grow their families, but have had difficulty doing so. Frankly, it is actually unimaginable that in the year 2024 we would be fighting this fight. Surely, reproductive freedom was a battle that my mother's generation won, but everywhere we look, old battles have become new again as MAGA Extremists work to erode our hard-fought rights and freedoms and roll back our progress. Make no mistake, while s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:21:00Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/2/rep-sewell-announces-2-5-million-grant-for-the-united-way-of-central-alabama-to-expand-access-to-services-in-fairfield | Rep. Sewell Announces $2.5 Million Grant for the United Way of Central Alabama to Expand Access to Services in Fairfield | 2024-02-27 | 2024 | 2024-02 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Community Schools Strategy Will Make Schools the Hub of Vital Services Birmingham, AL — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that the United Way of Central Alabama’s (UWCA) Bold Goals Coalition has been awarded a $2.5 million federal grant to continue providing services and support to students and families through the Community Schools strategy, which it began implementing last year in partnership with Fairfield City Schools. The grant, administered by the U.S. Department of Education, will provide $2.5 million over five years, adding to the $1.5 million that UWCA has already dedicated to the first three years of the program. “We have already begun to see the positive outcomes of this partnership for our students and families, which is why I was proud to advocate for this grant at the federal level,” said Rep. Sewell. “This funding will go a long way in helping UWCA expand their efforts and serve even more families here in Fairfield.” The federal funding will enable United Way to hire two more Community Schools Coordinators, who will work to facilitate the provision of services by United Way’s network of partners. The addition of these two employees will allow United Way to place a coordinator in each of the four locations of Fairfield City Schools (FCS). While still in the early stages, numerous organizations have already agreed to begin a variety of additional services in Fairfield because of the collaborative energy of the Community Schools strategy, which seeks to use school properties as physical hubs for a range of services, besides education alone, to address the needs of students and families. Such services may include healthcare, mental health counseling, nutrition and dental services, high-quality early learning, after-school and summer learning programs and technical job skills training. This year marked the beginning of the Modern Manufacturing Program, sponsored by Central Six Alabama Works!, which offers high school students up to eight credentials and valuable experience toward futu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:21:00Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/2/rep-sewell-statement-on-alabama-supreme-court-ruling-affecting-fertility-treatments | Rep. Sewell Statement on Alabama Supreme Court Ruling Affecting Fertility Treatments | 2024-02-23 | 2024 | 2024-02 | 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 on the recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling affecting fertility treatments including in vitro fertilization (IVF): “Since the Supreme Court’s devastating decision overturning Roe v. Wade, we have seen States across the nation work overtime to restrict a woman’s freedom to make her own personal health care decisions, and nowhere is that more apparent than here in Alabama. “This latest decision by the Alabama Supreme Court is alarming and unacceptable. We are already seeing its chilling effects as clinics and hospital systems cut off fertility treatments like IVF for families who are simply trying to have children. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:21:00Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/2/rep-sewell-speaks-at-the-white-house-for-black-history-month-civil-rights-descendants-event | Rep. Sewell Speaks at the White House for Black History Month Civil Rights Descendants Event | 2024-02-13 | 2024 | 2024-02 | 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 at the White House for its Black History Month Civil Rights Descendants Event. During this first-of-its-kind convening, Rep. Sewell joined Vice President Kamala Harris, White House Director of Public Engagement Mayor Stephen Benjamin, and Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) to welcome more than two dozen descendants of civil rights icons and historical figures for a reception honoring their ancestors’ legacies in the fight for racial equality. Rep. Sewell applauded the guests for their personal sacrifices and their work to preserve and protect the legacies of their ancestors. She thanked President Biden and Vice President Harris for their commitment to advancing the progress made during the Civil Rights Movement. “As a daughter of Selma and the Representative of Alabama’s Civil Rights District, I know that I stand on the shoulders of giants like the ones we honor today. It is because of their courage that this little Black girl could go on to become Alabama’s first Black Congresswoman,” said Rep. Sewell. “I applaud these families for their personal sacrifices and tireless work to preserve and protect the legacies of their ancestors. At a time when our fundamental freedoms are once again under attack, we are grateful to President Biden not only for convening this event, but for his commitment to furthering the progress that our foremothers and forefathers fought and died to achieve." Among the guests were the descendants and families of Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., Emmett Till, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Jackie Robinson, Ida B. Wells, Dred Scott, Homer Adolph Plessy, Sally Hemings, Oliver Leon Brown, Rodney King, and George Floyd. Today’s event was the first time these descendants and families gathered at the White House to discuss existing civil rights issues in America. It comes as right-wing extremists work to reverse the progress made during th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:21:00Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/2/rep-sewell-calls-on-congress-to-extend-the-affordable-connectivity-program | Rep. Sewell Calls on Congress to Extend the Affordable Connectivity Program | 2024-02-07 | 2024 | 2024-02 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Program’s expiration could raise costs or disrupt internet access for 1 in 5 Alabama households Washington D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) called on Congress to extend the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Created in 2021 by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the ACP has helped lower internet costs for more than 400,000 Alabama households. The program stopped accepting new enrollments today and without action from Congress, will end entirely in April 2024 due to insufficient funds. As a cosponsor of the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, Rep. Sewell is fighting to keep the ACP alive and protect cost savings for Alabama families. “Since we created the Affordable Connectivity Program in 2021, we have been able to successfully expand access to affordable, high-speed internet for more than 400,000 Alabama families,” said Rep. Sewell. “To let this program run out of funding would be disastrous and could mean higher internet costs for one in five Alabama households. That is simply unacceptable. The families that I hear from want us to lower their costs, not raise them. Congress needs to quickly pass the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act and send it to the President’s desk.” For millions of Americans, the monthly cost of internet service prevents them from having a home internet connection. That’s why in 2021, Democrats in Congress created the ACP in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to provide a discount on monthly internet bills for low- and middle-income households. 23 million American families—including more than 400,000 in Alabama—are already utilizing the program to afford their internet service. If Congressional Republicans let the ACP expire, one in five Alabama households could experience higher internet costs or lose access to the internet altogether. In October, Rep. Sewell and her New Democrat Coalition colleagues sent a letter to House Leadership urging support for President Biden’s request for additional ACP funding in supplemental appropriations.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:21:00Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/2/rep-sewell-celebrates-the-nomination-of-colonel-john-e-richardson-as-u-s-marshal-for-the-middle-district-of-alabama | Rep. Sewell Celebrates the Nomination of Colonel John E. Richardson as U.S. Marshal for the Middle District of Alabama | 2024-02-07 | 2024 | 2024-02 | 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) celebrated President Biden’s nomination of Colonel John E. Richardson to serve as United States Marshal for the Middle District of Alabama. “I am thrilled that President Biden has selected Colonel John E. Richardson to serve as U.S. Marshal for the Middle District of Alabama!” said Rep. Sewell. “Colonel Richardson is a man of great integrity and valor. With nearly 40 years of law enforcement experience in Alabama, he has a proven track record of upholding the public trust. I urge my Senate colleagues to confirm Colonel Richardson swiftly and without delay!” Colonel John E. Richardson has been Executive Assistant to the President of Alabama State University since 2017. He was previously Director of Public Safety and Colonel in the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, Col. Richardson served in the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Enforcement Division from 1988 to 2014, rising from the rank of Agent to Captain and Assistant Director of the Enforcement Division. Col. Richardson began his career in law enforcement as a Police Officer in Opelika, Alabama from 1985 to 1987. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:21:00Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/2/rep-sewell-statement-on-house-republicans-sabotaging-bipartisan-national-security-agreement | Rep. Sewell Statement on House Republicans Sabotaging Bipartisan National Security Agreement | 2024-02-06 | 2024 | 2024-02 | 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 on House Republicans’ actions sabotaging the national security agreement negotiated by the Biden Administration and a bipartisan group of Senate leaders: “After months of serious, good-faith negotiations, leaders on both sides of the aisle put forward a strong, bipartisan agreement to secure our border, support the people of Israel and Ukraine, and supply much-needed humanitarian relief to civilians in Gaza. Sadly, rather than work with us to address these critical national security challenges, House Republican Leadership again showed they are more interested in playing political games than solving the crises around the world. “While I fully support assistance for Israel, the standalone bill that House Republicans attempted to force through is a cynical effort to sabotage the deal reached by White House and Senate negotiators. It denies humanitarian relief to civilians in Gaza, fails to support the Ukrainian people in their fight to preserve their democracy, and just like their baseless impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas, it does nothing to secure our border. “At a time of growing national security challenges, we need serious leaders in the House of Representative that are willing to put partisan politics aside and demonstrate American leadership. Our democratic allies in Israel and Ukraine deserve better." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:21:00Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/2/rep-sewell-joins-governor-ivey-to-announce-188-million-for-alabama-broadband-projects | Rep. Sewell Joins Governor Ivey to Announce $188 Million for Alabama Broadband Projects | 2024-02-05 | 2024 | 2024-02 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Camden, AL — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) joined Governor Kay Ivey to announce more than $188 million to expand high-speed internet access in Alabama. The grants, totaling $188,453,606, were awarded to 12 internet service providers to install more than 4,000 miles of “middle-mile” projects. Funding was made available in part by President Biden’s American Rescue Plan which Rep. Sewell was the only member of Alabama’s Congressional Delegation to support. “In the 21st century, access to affordable, high-speed internet is not a luxury, it is a necessity, and one that many Alabamians have gone without for far too long,” said Rep. Sewell. “I was thrilled to help make this funding available through the American Rescue Plan and I applaud Governor Ivey and Director Boswell for making these investments. I will continue working to ensure that this funding reaches those who need it most.” “Rural Alabama, like so many other places in the state, is in need of increased access to high-speed internet, and today we are taking a significant stride in our journey toward full broadband access,” said Governor Ivey. “These middle-mile projects will be extremely beneficial to our anchor institutions, and it puts us in a desirable situation where the ‘last mile’ projects that will supply broadband service to businesses and households are more economical and attainable.” Middle-mile projects help fill the gap in broadband expansion to make it more economically feasible and less labor intensive for providers to extend services to unserved businesses and households in the state. Anchor institutions include schools, hospitals and medical facilities and government and public safety buildings. Many are located on or near the middle-mile routes and more than 790 will be served by the projects. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs will administer the program through its Alabama Digital Expansion Division. The division was established by the Alabama Legislature and Governor Ivey to focus on high-speed internet ex… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:21:00Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/2/reps-sewell-and-stefanik-and-sens-rubio-and-tester-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-improve-military-maternal-health-care | Reps. Sewell and Stefanik and Sens. Rubio and Tester Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Military Maternal Health Care | 2024-02-02 | 2024 | 2024-02 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. — U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (D-AL) and Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Sens. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Jon Tester (D-MT) introduced the Improving Access to Maternal Health for Military and Dependent Moms Act to require the U.S. Department of Defense to provide Congress with a comprehensive study on access to maternal health care within the Military Health Service for service members and their dependents. Maternal health care is not always readily available to women serving in the military or their family members. Recent studies have demonstrated low patient satisfaction for obstetric care in military health facilities despite pregnancy and childbirth being the top reasons for inpatient admissions at military treatment facilities. Moreover, additional stress on mothers from military service and station changes make it challenging to seek the necessary resources. We need further information to identify and address these challenges. “Our service members and their families deserve access to reliable and quality health care all the time, and that includes maternity services,” said Rep. Sewell. “To better serve our expecting service members and their spouses, we need to better understand the challenges they face while attempting to access care. I’m proud to co-lead this bill which will continue to improve maternal health care for the very families who protect our nation.” “I am proud to lead the Improving Access to Maternal Health for Military and Dependent Moms Act to ensure our service members and their families have adequate, available, and local prenatal and postnatal care,” said Rep. Stefanik. “Our service members and their families endure many hardships, ensuring accessible maternal healthcare should not be one of them. As a mom, it is despicable to read reports of expecting mothers being turned away from hospitals on military installations due to a shortage in full-service medical staff. Service members and their families selflessly serve our nation and it is our responsibility to take care of them and t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:21:00Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/2/rep-sewell-honors-dr-fred-primm-on-the-house-floor | Rep. Sewell Honors Dr. Fred Primm on the House Floor | 2024-02-01 | 2024 | 2024-02 | 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 honor the life and legacy of Dr. Fred Primm, a respected community leader and former Superintendent of Sumter County Schools and Bessemer City Schools, who passed away on January 19, 2024, at the age of 57. Watch it on YouTube here. Rep. Sewell: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Dr. Fred Primm, who passed away on January 19, 2024, at the age of 57. Dr. Primm was a true Renaissance man. He was an educator, Air Force Naval Reservist, Pastor, teacher, coach, adjunct professor, consultant, a Kappa man, and the Superintendent for Sumter County Schools and Bessemer City Schools. Dr. Primm was truly a respected and beloved community leader, educated at Alabama A&M, Auburn, and Nova Southeastern. Dr. Primm was a true servant leader, and he led in every aspect of his life. He made his commitment to serving others his life's top priority, and serve he did. Our community and the lives of his students are the better because of him. His life is a true testament to the transformational power of education. I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the exceptional life and legacy of Dr. Fred Primm. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:21:00Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/2/rep-sewell-introduces-resolution-recognizing-february-4th-as-world-cancer-day | Rep. Sewell Introduces Resolution Recognizing February 4th as World Cancer Day | 2024-02-01 | 2024 | 2024-02 | 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) introduced H. Res. 992, a resolution recognizing February 4th as “World Cancer Day.” This year’s theme to “Close the Care Gap” draws attention to the importance of raising awareness and launching efforts to eliminate racial, ethnic, and geographic inequities and disparities that exist in cancer care both in the United States and globally. “Whether you have been diagnosed with cancer yourself or watched a loved one undergo treatment, we know that every family on Earth has been affected by cancer in some way,” said Rep. Sewell. “We also know that cancer doesn’t affect every community equally, as minority and underserved communities continue to experience higher rates of cancer diagnosis and death. It is my hope that by recognizing February 4th as World Cancer Day, we can draw attention to these disparities and work to eliminate them. Through our collective efforts, we can pave the way for a world without cancer.” It is estimated that 1 in 5 people will develop cancer during their lifetime across the globe. In the U.S., more than 1.9 million new cancers and more than 600,000 cancer-related deaths occurred in 2023. In 2024, it is projected that new cancer cases will exceed 2 million for the first time. Unfortunately, disparities still exist in cancer care, with members of racial and ethnic minorities experiencing disproportionately higher rates of cancer incidence and mortality relative to their white counterparts. While prevention and early detection initiatives have helped to reduce cancer care inequities and improve patient outcomes, significant work must be done to further address disparities in screening, diagnosis, and treatment for groups such as African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans, and American Indian/Alaska Natives. H. Res. 992 was cosponsored by Reps. Robin Kelly (IL-02), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), and Raul Grijalva (AZ-07). It is also supported by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the National Minority Qualit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T20:21:00Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/1/rep-sewell-honors-mr-george-sallie-on-the-house-floor | Rep. Sewell Honors Mr. George Sallie on the House Floor | 2024-01-31 | 2024 | 2024-01 | 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 honor the life and legacy of Mr. George Sallie who, at age 94, was among the oldest living Foot Soldiers from Bloody Sunday before his passing on January 18th. Watch it on YouTube here. Rep. Sewell: Mister Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Mr. George Sallie who, at the age of 94, was among the oldest living Foot Soldiers from Bloody Sunday before his passing on January 18, 2024. An Alabama native and the son of sharecroppers, Mr. Sallie dedicated his life to the betterment of his community. A Korean War veteran who served honorably, Mr. Sallie risked life and limb to protect our American ideals at a time when our nation refused to address the injustices of segregation. After his military service, he became involved in the Civil Rights Movement, a path that led him on that fateful day, March 7, 1965, otherwise known as Bloody Sunday. It was on that fateful day that he and his fellow marchers like John Lewis were brutalized by state troopers for their peaceful pursuit of racial equality. Mr. Sallie’s life stands as a testament to the power of ordinary Americans to achieve extraordinary social change. He never missed a bridge crossing commemoration, and I was honored to stand alongside him and President Biden last year as he marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge for one last time. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T23:46:48Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/1/rep-sewell-votes-for-the-bipartisan-tax-relief-for-american-families-and-workers-act | Rep. Sewell Votes for the Bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act | 2024-01-31 | 2024 | 2024-01 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Legislation would expand the Child Tax Credit for 280,000 Alabama children Washington D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted in favor of the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. Thanks to the work of Rep. Sewell and her Democratic colleagues on the House Ways and Means Committee, the bill would partially restore Democrats’ expansion of the Child Tax Credit, providing greater assistance to 16 million children across the nation including 280,000 in Alabama. The legislation would also provide tax relief to the victims of natural disasters including those in Greene, Hale, Sumter, and Dallas Counties impacted by the January 12th storms. It passed the House of Representatives today by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 357 to 70. “The Child Tax Credit is among the most effective anti-poverty programs in the nation and thanks to this compromise, it will again provide much needed assistance to Alabama families,” said Rep. Sewell. “While this legislation as a whole does not go as far as it could, it represents important progress in the fight against child poverty and provides critical tax relief to families in Selma and the Black Belt as they rebuild from last year’s tornado. I voted yes because we cannot let the perfect be the enemy of the good.” Thanks to Rep. Sewell and her Democratic colleagues on the House Ways and Means Committee, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act partially restores Democrats’ expansion of the Child Tax Credit, which previously cut child poverty in the U.S. nearly in half. The expansion will impact 16 million American children including 280,000 in Alabama, and is expected to lift at least half a million children out of poverty, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. During a Ways and Means Committee markup on the bill, Rep. Sewell offered an amendment to once again issue the credit in predictable monthly installments to help families keep up with bills, child care, and other regular expenses. Committee Republicans blocked… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T23:46:48Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/1/ahead-of-the-84th-anniversary-of-the-first-ever-social-security-check-rep-sewell-vows-to-protect-and-expand-social-security-benefits | Ahead of the 84th Anniversary of the First-Ever Social Security Check, Rep. Sewell Vows to Protect and Expand Social Security Benefits | 2024-01-30 | 2024 | 2024-01 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. — Ahead of the 84th anniversary of the first-ever Social Security check, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement vowing to protect and expand Social Security benefits for the over 153,000 beneficiaries in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. Rep. Sewell is an original cosponsor of the Social Security 2100 Act which would enhance benefits for the first time in more than 50 years. “Every American deserves to retire with dignity after a lifetime of work,” said Rep. Sewell. “While some in Washington are attempting to cut and ultimately privatize benefits, I am working to protect and expand Social Security so that seniors and others get the benefits they’ve rightly earned.” Tomorrow marks the 84th anniversary of the first Social Security check which was issued to Ms. Ida May Fuller on January 31, 1940. Social Security benefits were last enhanced more than 50 years ago. Alongside nearly 200 House Democrats, Rep. Sewell is an original cosponsor of the Social Security 2100 Act to enhance benefits for the first time in over 50 years and extend the program’s solvency for generations to come. Conversely, in September, nearly every House Republican voted to cut Social Security Administration funding by 30%. Earlier this month, Republicans on the House Budget Committee advanced legislation that would create a fast-track commission designed to cut Social Security. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T23:46:48Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/1/rep-sewell-pushes-to-fully-restore-democrats-expanded-child-tax-credit-during-ways-and-means-committee-markup | Rep. Sewell Pushes to Fully Restore Democrats’ Expanded Child Tax Credit During Ways and Means Committee Markup | 2024-01-19 | 2024 | 2024-01 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. – Today, during a House Ways and Means Committee Markup on H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) led the push to fully restore Democrats’ expansion of the Child Tax Credit (CTC) which cut child poverty in the U.S. by almost half before Congressional Republicans let it expire. Watch Rep. Sewell's remarks on YouTube here. “When Democrats held the majority, we took historic action to expand the Child Tax Credit and provide a lifeline to working families in the form of monthly payments. As a result, we cut child poverty in half and lifted millions of children out of poverty before my Republican colleagues let this program expire,” said Rep. Sewell. “While I am grateful that Republicans have finally come to the table, we know that today’s markup would not have been possible were it not for Democrats’ insistence on supporting our most vulnerable children. We should take this opportunity to fully restore this critical anti-poverty program.” Democrats’ American Rescue Plan (ARP), signed by President Biden on March 11, 2021, expanded the CTC from $2,000 to $3,600 for children under 6 years of age and to $3,000 for children between ages 6 and 17. Democrats made the credit fully refundable, no longer limited by the taxpayer’s income tax liability, and issued it to families in the form of monthly payments for the first time. In 2021, the CTC slashed child poverty to the lowest level on record, lifting 5.3 million people out of poverty, including 2.9 million children. The CTC reduced Black child poverty by 6.3% percent, from 14.5% to 8.1%, amounting to approximately 716,000 Black children. In Alabama, approximately 992,000 children benefited from the expanded CTC. Among other provisions, H.R. 7024 would provide a modest expansion of the CTC. During today’s markup, Rep. Sewell offered an amendment to once again issue the credit in predictable monthly installments to help families keep up with bills, child care, and other regular expenses. Committee R… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T23:46:48Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/1/reps-sewell-and-fleischmann-release-bipartisan-psa-on-cervical-cancer-awareness | Reps. Sewell and Fleischmann Release Bipartisan PSA on Cervical Cancer Awareness | 2024-01-17 | 2024 | 2024-01 | Democrat | House | AL | Terri A. Sewell | S001185 | sewell.house.gov | sewell | https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. – Today, during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (D-AL) and Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) released a bipartisan public service announcement (PSA) on the importance of cervical cancer screening. Watch it on YouTube here. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 13,960 Americans are diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer each year, and of those, roughly 4,310 lose their battles. Detecting and identifying cervical cancer in the earliest stages is critical to effective prevention and treatment. SEER data show that cervical cancer incidence has been increasing significantly among women under 50. The highest rates of stage IV cervical cancers are in Black and Hispanic women, but increasing most in white women and younger women. Recent studies indicate a rise in overdue cervical cancer screenings. For Black women and Hispanic women, who experience higher cervical cancer mortality rates than white women, research indicates that a lack of information about cervical cancer screenings as well as challenges like transportation, childcare, and language barriers may be depressing screening rates in historically medically underserved populations. Cervical cancer is preventable and, if caught early, can be highly treatable. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that cervical disease screening should include: For women 21-29 years old, a Pap test alone every 3 years. For women 30-65 years old, a Pap test with an HPV test (also known as co-testing) every 5 years or Pap test alone every 3 years or HPV test alone every 5 years. The Alabama Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (ABCCEDP) provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women. For more information about eligibility, locations, and more, call toll-free at 1-877-252-3324. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T23:46:48Z |
| https://sewell.house.gov/2024/1/rep-sewell-accepting-applications-for-summer-2024-internships | Rep. Sewell Accepting Applications for Summer 2024 Internships | 2024-01-16 | 2024 | 2024-01 | 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) announced that her Washington D.C. and district offices are now accepting applications for summer 2024 interns. College students and recent graduates interested in government and public service are invited to apply for a chance to spend the summer learning about the inner workings of a congressional office. Interns will work closely with Rep. Sewell’s staff on a variety of important legislative, communications, and administrative tasks. Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university (rising juniors and older) or have recently graduated. “I’m thrilled to announce that our 2024 summer internship application is now live!” said Rep. Sewell. “As a former congressional intern myself, I know firsthand the power that such experiences hold to cultivate the leaders and changemakers of tomorrow. I encourage college students and recent graduates with an interest in government and public service to spend the semester learning with me and my team!” Interns will have the opportunity to research legislation, draft letters, compile media clips, answer constituent calls, and attend legislative hearings, briefings, and seminars. Candidates should be proactive, professional, dependable, and have an interest in federal policy and the legislative process. Candidates should also possess strong written and oral communication skills, the ability to multitask, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. The Office of U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in the hiring process based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factors. BIPOC applicants and individuals in underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T23:46:48Z |
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