Press Releases
Jun 1, 2020
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Birmingham, AL – U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement today in response to the protests in Birmingham:
May 20, 2020
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Birmingham, AL – Today, Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released a new report prepared by the staff of the Committee on Oversight and Reform and Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties urging residents to complete their 2020 Census forms now and detailing the dire costs of an undercount for Alabama’s 7th Congressional District.
May 15, 2020
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Heroes Act would provide $1.6 billion in funding for the 7th District
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted in favor of the Heroes Act, House Democrats’ latest legislation to address the continued COVID-19 public health crisis and provide support for struggling families and essential workers, with funds for testing and tracing measures, key support for frontline workers, and strengthened assistance for the American people.
May 12, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (AL-07) and David Trone (MD-06) led 82 of their colleagues in sending a letter today to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, urging them to include in a future COVID-19 relief package at least $86 billion for the deployment of high-speed broadband internet throughout the country.
May 5, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) and Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL) sent a letter to Governor Kay Ivey, urging her to prioritize federal funding allocated to the state for public health purposes for Alabama’s smaller towns and counties fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 4, 2020
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Rep. Sewell Announces Public Housing Funding Through CARES Act Supplemental Public Housing Operating Funds
Birmingham, AL - U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) was thrilled to announce $8,243,026 in funding for 17 housing authorities throughout Alabama’s 7th Congressional District today, which was included in the CARES Act supplemental public housing operating funds passed earlier this month.
Apr 24, 2020
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Rep. Sewell Announces Funding Through the National Park Service to Preserve Historical Structures on Campus
Birmingham, AL – U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) was thrilled to announce $499,869 in federal grant funding today through the National Park Service (NPS) to Miles College to preserve historical structures on campus.
Apr 23, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted in favor of the House-passed Senate Amendment to H.R. 266, the Interim Emergency Coronavirus Relief Package, otherwise known as the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act.
Apr 22, 2020
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Rep. Sewell’s report provides guidance on how to safely, strategically and responsibly reopen the economy of Alabama’s 7th District, protecting businesses, the public and vulnerable communities
Birmingham, AL – On Wednesday, April 22, 2020, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) submitted a comprehensive report to Governor Kay Ivey entitled “Getting Alabama’s 7th District Back to Work” with recommendations on the reopening of Alabama’s economy from the perspective of Alabama’s 7th Congressional District.
Apr 9, 2020
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Rep. Sewell Announces New CARES Act Grant Funding for Community Health Centers
Washington, D.C. – U.S.