Congresswoman Terri Sewell

On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks' quiet refusal to give up her seat on a public bus in Montgomery, Alabama inspired generations to stand up for the ideals that our democracy holds dear. 66 years later, Rep. Sewell celebrated her life and legacy on the House Floor.

Rep. Sewell spoke during the Congressional Black Caucus' Special Order Hour on the importance of passing federal voting rights legislation.

On Tuesday, August 17th, Rep. Sewell introduced H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Just one week later, the bill passed the House by a vote of 219-212. Click below to watch Rep. Sewell's remarks on the House Floor.

Nearly all hard-working Alabama families qualify for the expanded and improved Child Tax Credit which House and Senate Democrats passed and President Biden signed into law in March. Families will get up to $300 per child per month beginning on July 15, 2021.

On the 58th anniversary the March on Washington, Rep. Sewell joined Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III to call on the Senate to pass H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Click below to watch her speech.

I am proud to have worked hard on behalf of my constituents to pass the American Rescue Plan.

The $1.9 trillion package will provide crucial aid to families, workers, and communities suffering from the health and economic crises caused by COVID-19.

The 46th President and Vice President of the United States were sworn into office in the Inauguration Ceremony on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.