Congresswoman Terri Sewell

Representing the 7th District of Alabama
 

Press Releases

Rep. Sewell statement on Black History Month

Feb 1, 2019 Press Release
“During Black History Month, we celebrate the extraordinary contributions and accomplishments African Americans have made to this nation and the world.

Reps. Sewell, Larson introduce legislation to strengthen Social Security

Jan 30, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Co-Chair of the Expand Social Security Caucus U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) and Chairman of the Ways & Means Social Security Subcommittee John Larson (CT-01) introduced legislation today to increase Social Security benefits and financially strengthen the Social Security program overall.

Sewell statement on agreement to end government shutdown

Jan 25, 2019 Press Release
“For the past 34 days, President Trump’s government shutdown has caused undue financial hardship on thousands of federal workers in my district and across the country while inflicting needless chaos and pain in the lives of all Americans. I am encouraged that the President finally agreed to re-open government today and to allow the process of negotiating funding bills to work,” Sewell said.

Sewell highlights local impact of government shutdown

Jan 24, 2019 Press Release
Thursday marks day 34 of the shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) took to the House floor today to highlight the impact the government shutdown is having on residents in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District.

Rep. Sewell votes for tenth time to re-open the government

Jan 23, 2019 Press Release
Senate expected to take up House-passed bill Thursday
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) cast her tenth vote Wednesday to re-open the government and ensure federal workers are guaranteed the pay they are due.
Issues:
Economy

Selma Time-Journal Op-Ed: Our Federal Workers are not political pawns, Mr. President.

Jan 22, 2019 Press Release
Americans deserve a well-functioning Congress that works on their behalf. I know my constituents in Alabama’s 7th District did not send me to Washington to be a party to the problem, but to seek solutions. That is why I am working every day to reopen government and allow hardworking federal employees to work and ensure government services continue uninterrupted.
Issues:
Economy

Reps. Veasey, Sewell Introduce Bill to Incentivize Medicaid Expansion

Jan 16, 2019 Press Release
Reps. Marc Veasey (TX-33) and Terri Sewell (AL-07) today introduced legislation to ensure that all states that expand Medicaid coverage under the terms of the Affordable Care Act receive an equal federal match for expansion, regardless of when a state chooses to expand Medicaid coverage.
Issues:
Health Care

Reps. Sewell and Duncan Bet Friendly Wager on National Championship

Jan 7, 2019 Press Release
Alabama and Clemson will face off in championship game on January 7

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the University of Alabama and Clemson University prepare to compete in the College Football Playoff National Championship game, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (AL-07) and Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03) made a friendly wager on which team would win the national title. At stake – Chic-fil-a and bragging rights.

Democrats Introduce Sweeping Democracy Reform Package

Jan 4, 2019 Press Release
The For the People Act includes automatic voter registration, campaign finance reform, stronger ethics laws, and commitment to restoring the vote

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, January 4, House Democrats introduced the For the People Act, a package of democracy bills including sweeping election, campaign finance, and ethics reforms designed to give American voters a stronger voice in government.

Rep. Sewell Statement on Commutation of Mayor Langford’s Sentence

Dec 28, 2018 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, December 28, Judge L. Scott Coogler of the Northern District of Alabama issued a ruling reducing the sentence of Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford to time served. Congresswoman Terri A.

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