Press Releases
Montgomery, AL — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced the winner of the Congressional Art Competition for Alabama's 7th Congressional District. The announcement comes following a virtual reception held Thursday, May 13, where Rep. Sewell joined participants and judges in celebrating the artwork submitted.
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted to pass H.R. 2547, the Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act. The bill would provide important protections for small businesses, servicemembers, students, and other consumers against mistreatment and harassment by certain debt collectors.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) introduced the Black Belt National Heritage Area Act, legislation that would designate areas within the 19 counties in Alabama’s Black Belt as a National Heritage Area.
Biden Administration released almost $585 million in American Rescue Plan funding for Alabama’s colleges and universities, at least half of which will be provided to students for emergency financial aid
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced more than $163 million in emergency funding for colleges and universities in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District from the American Rescue Plan. The funding will help local institutions recover from the severe financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and continue serving students safely.
Bessemer, AL - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) visited the FEMA Community Vaccination Center site in Bessemer, Alabama to encourage residents to get vaccinated. Rep.
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced her introduction of H.R. 2944, the Reducing the Maximum Service Requirement for Long-term Part-time Workers to Make Elective Deferrals to 401(k) Plans Act.
Washington, D.C. - This Congress, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), along with Reps. Devin Nunes (CA-22), Peter Welch (VT-AL), and Markwayne Mullin (OK-02), introduced H.R. 2454, the Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2021.
American Rescue Plan will deliver over $129.7 million in funding to Montgomery County K-12 Public Schools
Montgomery, AL — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) continued her American Rescue Plan District Tour with a stop at Carver High School to highlight the direct relief that Montgomery County Public Schools will receive from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
American Rescue Plan will deliver over $3.87 million for Pickens County
Carrollton, AL — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) continued her American Rescue Plan District tour in Pickens County by meeting with local officials to highlight the direct relief that local governments will receive from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
American Rescue Plan will deliver over $40.6 million in funding to Tuscaloosa County
Tuscaloosa, AL — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) continued her American Rescue Plan District Tour in Tuscaloosa County by meeting with local officials and constituents to highlight the direct relief that Tuscaloosa County will receive from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.