Rep. Sewell emphasizes $800,000 investment in Moundville’s infrastructure
Moundville Receives $800,000 for Downtown Improvements On Thursday, US Representative Terry Sewell from Alabama announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission has allocated $800,000 to Moundville for enhancements to its downtown business district. The funding will focus on renovating Market Street in downtown Moundville, as detailed by Sewell’s office. The grant will facilitate the installation of […]
Rep. Sewell advocates for voter protection legislation on the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
Terri Sewell Advocates for Voting Rights Act Renewal On the anniversary of the historic Voting Rights Act of 1965, US Representative Terri Sewell from Alabama urged Congress to advance the Voting Rights Act once again. During a celebration marking the 60th anniversary of the Act’s signing by President Lyndon B. Johnson, Sewell appeared in a […]
Rep. Sewell reveals companies participating in the 14th Annual Job Fair
There’s just a week to go until the 14th Annual Job Fair in Alabama, organized in Tuscaloosa by Terri Sewell, a member of Congress. This year’s event is set for Thursday, July 31st, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the McDonald Hughes Community Center, featuring at least 70 employers across ten different sectors. Sewell […]
Rep. Sewell joins effort to reduce presidential immunity
Proposed Amendment Challenging Presidential Immunity Gains Support Terri Sewell, a Democratic representative from Alabama, has expressed her support for a constitutional amendment aimed at removing immunity for presidents. This “President’s Accountability Amendment,” introduced by Joe Morelle, a fellow Democrat from New York, seeks to hold high-ranking government officials accountable for criminal actions. Morelle initially proposed […]
Rep. Sewell emphasizes her opposition to the 2026 defense funding bill
Sewell Opposes House Republican Defense Budget Bill Terry Sewell, a Democrat from Alabama, announced on Friday that she voted against the House Republican’s 2026 Defense Budget Bill. The bill, which passed with a vote of 221-209, allocates nearly $832 billion to the Department of Defense. According to Sewell’s office, the legislation would result in spending […]
Rep. Sewell calls for the Trump administration to release $7 billion in blocked education funds
Funding Concerns from Alabama Representative and House Democrats D-Alabama’s Representative, Terri Sewell, has joined forces with 150 House Democrats and the Trump administration to push for nearly $7 billion in federal funding that they claim has been “illegally withheld.” This funding is intended for educational programs, including after-school initiatives, teacher training, and adult education. In […]
Rep. Sewell advocates for better prenatal care access for military families.
On Thursday, a new initiative was presented by US President Terri Sewell from Alabama, Senator Tammy Duckworth from Illinois, and Congressman Andy Kim from New Jersey. This legislation aims to enhance access to prenatal care specifically for military families. The proposed law would establish a pilot program within the Department of Defense to recognize pregnancy […]
Library of Congress standoff; Sewell and others call for investigation into possible inappropriate communications with the White House
Investigation Urged After Congressional Librarian’s Firing Following the abrupt dismissal of a Congressional librarian last week, several lawmakers, including U.S. Representative Terry Sewell, are calling for an inquiry into possible inappropriate interactions between the Library of Congress and the White House. A brief incident occurred at the library on Monday when staff refused entry to […]
Alabama Republicans denounce antisemitic terror attack in D.C. as ‘Evil’ and ‘Ungodly’ – Sewell, Figures remain silent
On Wednesday evening, two Israeli embassy employees were tragically killed by pro-Palestinian attackers after attending an event at Washington, DC’s capital Jewish Museum. The victims, Jaron Lisinsky and Sarah Milgrim, had been set to engage with the embassy regarding the matter. Learners hours later arrested a major suspect, 31-year-old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago. Upon investigation, […]
Sewell supports War Powers Resolution, criticizes the White House for canceling the briefing on the Iran bombing
U.S. Congressman Terry Sewell Challenges Military Authority U.S. Congressman Terry Sewell (D-AL07) has presented a resolution that restricts U.S. troops from engaging in hostilities against Iran without explicit permission from Congress. This action follows the Trump administration’s decision to cancel classified briefings for Congressional members regarding recent military actions in Iran. The resolution aims to […]