Terri A. Sewell

Rep. Sewell Demands Immediate Reopening of Akron Post Office After Abrupt Closure Ahead of Midterm Elections Akr on, AL - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) sent a letter to U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner and Senior Vice President of Facilities and Infrastructure Benjamin Kuo demanding…

Rep. Sewell Announces $27 Million Grant to Modernize Rural Rail Infrastructure in the Black Belt Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced a $27 million Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant award to improve rail infrastructure and boost job…

HONORING THE ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE GEE'S BEND QUILTMAKERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1009-E1010] From the Congressional Record Online through…

HONORING THE EXEMPLARY LIFE AND LEGACY OF REVEREND MACK JENKINS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1000] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

RECOGNIZING OSTOMY AWARENESS DAY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E989-E990] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

Rep. Sewell Leads Bipartisan Letter to Mexican Government Demanding Resolution for Birmingham-Based Vulcan Materials and Alabama Workers Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) led a bipartisan letter to Mexican Ambassador Roberto Lazzeri Monta o expressing concern and outrage…

Rep. Sewell Accepting Applications for Military Service Academy Nominations The offices of Rep. Sewell and Senator Britt will host a joint information session on Tuesday, September 29 at the Marion Military Institute Birmingham, AL - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that her office…

Rep. Sewell Commemorates 63rd Anniversary of 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing and Honors Legacy of the Four Little Girls Washington D.C. - U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) spoke on the House Floor to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham,…

Reps. Sewell and Castor Introduce the Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act would extend Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration through 2029 Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (AL-07) and Kathy Castor (FL-14) introduced the Affordable…

COMMEMORATING THE 63RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE 16TH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH BOMBING Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5537-H5538] From the Congressional Record Online through…

Rep. Sewell Marks 25 Years Since the September 11 Terrorist Attacks Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement marking 25 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001: "Twenty-five years ago today, our nation was forever changed by the…

Rep. Sewell Introduces Legislation to Protect College Athletes from Unexpected NIL Tax Bills Washington D.C. - As college football season gets underway, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced the Protecting Student-Athletes from Unexpected…

Rep. Sewell Celebrates the FDA Approval of a New Drug for Pancreatic Cancer Birmingham, AL - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) celebrated the Food and Drug Administration's approval of daraxonrasib, a new drug for treating advanced pancreatic cancer. This drug, taken as two pills a day, is the…

Rep. Sewell Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Mail-In Voting Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement on the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court clearing the way for President Trump's restrictions on mail-in voting: " President Trump is terrified…

One Year Later, Rep. Sewell Returns to the Grocery Store to Highlight Trump’s Broken Promise to Lower Prices Sewell compares prices of everyday groceries to last year, calls out Trump and Republicans for failing to deliver relief to Alabama families Birmingham, AL - One year after highlighting the…

Rep. Sewell Marks the 61st Anniversary of the Signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 Birmingham, AL - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released a video message marking the 61st anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Sewell honored the courage of the Civil Rights heroes…

Rep. Sewell Announces Employer Lineup for 15th Annual Job Fair in Selma Job seekers are encouraged to pre-register at Sewell.House.gov/JobFair Selma, AL - With just two days left until her 15th annual job fair in Selma, Alabama, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that this year's signature…

HONORING THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF MR. JOHNNY E. MOSS, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 122 (Monday, July 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 122 (Monday, July 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E740] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

Rep. Sewell Releases New Report Detailing the Affordability Crisis Facing Alabama's 7th Congressional District Report outlines rising cost of groceries, housing, utilities, gas, and healthcare under President Trump and Congressional Republicans Birmingham, AL - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07)…

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E733] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

Rep. Sewell Votes Against House Republicans' Partisan Defense Authorization Bill Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted against House Republicans' Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) after Republicans loaded the traditionally bipartisan legislation…

Rep. Sewell Recognizes Cancer Survivor and Iron Strong Award Recipient Yolanda Jackson Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) spoke on the House Floor to honor three-time cancer survivor Yolanda Jackson. On Friday, July 24, the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University…

HONORING MS. YOLANDA JACKSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4691-H4692] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

Rep. Sewell Cosponsors Legislation to Pause AI Data Center Construction Until Federal Guardrails are Established Washington D.C. - U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced today that she has cosponsored the AI Data Center Moratorium Act, legislation to temporarily pause the construction and…

Rep. Sewell to Host 15th Annual Job Fair in Selma The 2026 Job Fair will be held at Wallace Community College Selma on Thursday, August 6 Selma, AL - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that she will host her 15th Annual Job Fair at Wallace Community College Selma in Selma, Alabama. The…

HONORING THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE AND LEGACY OF MRS. LULA HATCHER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E676] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

HONORING THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE AND LEGACY OF MRS. LULA HATCHER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E665] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

Rep. Sewell Marks America's 250th Birthday with Independence Day Video Message Birmingham, AL - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released a video message celebrating America's 250th birthday and honoring the generations of Americans who have fought to bring our nation closer to its highest…

Rep. Sewell Announces July 2026 Mobile Office Hours Across Alabama’s 7th Congressional District Birmingham, AL - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that her office will continue hosting mobile office hours throughout Alabama's 7th Congressional District during the month of July 2026.…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8800, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8595, NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172,…

Reps. Sewell and Ocasio-Cortez Selected to Co-Convene House Democrats' Cost of Living Healthcare Working Group Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has selected her to serve as Co-Convener of House Democrats' Cost of Living…

Rep. Sewell Secures Additional $6.9 Million for Community Projects Across Alabama's 7th Congressional District in FY27 Funding Bills Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that she secured an additional $6,983,968 in federal funding for nine community projects in…

Rep. Sewell Accepting Applications for Fall 2026 Internships Washington D.C. - The Washington D.C. and district offices of U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) are currently accepting applications for fall 2026 interns. College students and recent graduates interested in government and public service are…

Rep. Sewell Secures $5 Million for Community Projects in Alabama's 7th Congressional District in FY27 Transportation-HUD Funding Bill Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that she secured $5,086,138 in federal funding for ten community projects across Alabama's 7th…

Rep. Sewell Votes Against Republican Reconciliation Bill Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted against the Republican reconciliation bill which fails to lower costs for working families while directing billions of taxpayer dollars toward President Trump's mass deportation…

Rep. Sewell Statement on Alabama's Scheduled Execution of Jeffery Lee Montgomery, AL - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement regarding Alabama's scheduled execution of Jeffery Lee: "Jeffery Lee's crimes are heinous and inexcusable. My heart remains with the families…

CELEBRATING THE GRAND OPENING OF THE ORRVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E538-E539] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

COMMEMORATING JUNETEENTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3982-H3988] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] COMMEMORATING…

Rep. Sewell Announces June 2026 Mobile Office Hours Across Alabama’s 7th Congressional District Birmingham, AL - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that her office will host a series of Mobile Office Hours throughout Alabama's 7th Congressional District during the month of June 2026.…

Rep. Sewell Statement on Supreme Court Decision Allowing Alabama to Use Racially Discriminatory Congressional Map in 2026 Midterm Elections Washington D.C. - U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement regarding the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court allowing Alabama to use its…

Rep. Sewell Statement on Federal Court Ruling Blocking Alabama's Racially Discriminatory Congressional Map Birmingham, AL - U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement regarding the federal court ruling blocking the State of Alabama from using its intentionally racially…

TAXPAYER DUE PROCESS ENHANCEMENT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3564-H3567] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

Rep. Sewell Speaks Out Against Continued Erosion of the Voting Rights Act Following Callais Decision Washington D.C. - Last night, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) joined her colleagues in the Congressional Black Caucus for a Special Order Hour on the House Floor condemning the continued erosion of…

ANOTHER BLIGHT ON AMERICAN HISTORY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3379-H3385] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ANOTHER…

Rep. Sewell Statement on Alabama State Legislature's Passage of Legislation Paving the Way to Erase Black Representation Montgomery, AL - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement regarding the legislation passed by the Alabama State Legislature to pave the way to erase…

Rep. Sewell Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Alabama to Proceed with Suppressing Black Representation Washington D.C. - U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement regarding the ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court allowing the State of Alabama to proceed with suppressing…