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Rep. Sewell Votes Against Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act Following Hijacking by Extreme MAGA Republicans

By Jefferson Reporter Report | Jul 15, 2023

On July 14, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement regarding her decision to vote against the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) after the bill was hijacked by extreme MAGA Republicans:

Rep. Sewell to Host 12th Annual Job Fair in Montgomery on August 2nd

By Jefferson Reporter Report | Jul 12, 2023

On July 11, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that she will host her 12th Annual Job Fair at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama on Wednesday, August 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Rep. Sewell’s largest constituent event of the year, the annual job fair connects job-seekers to employers and reflects her commitment to bringing opportunities directly to her constituents.

Rep. Sewell Statement on Supreme Court Decision Striking Down President Biden’s Student Loan Debt Relief Plan

By Jefferson Reporter Report | Jul 1, 2023

On June 30, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision striking down President Biden’s plan to provide targeted student loan debt relief to borrowers

Rep. Sewell Statement on Supreme Court Decision Ending Affirmative Action

By Jefferson Reporter Report | Jun 30, 2023

“For centuries, African Americans were systematically denied the opportunity to pursue a higher education and gain financial independence, leaving a painful legacy of discrimination that persists to this day.

Rep. Sewell Statement on Supreme Court Decision Allowing the Redrawing of the Louisiana Congressional Map to Add a Second Majority-Black District

By Jefferson Reporter Report | Jun 28, 2023

On June 26, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to allow the redrawing of Louisiana’s congressional map to add a second majority-Black district.

Rep. Sewell Announces Historic $1.4 Billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Expand Broadband in Alabama

By Jefferson Reporter Report | Jun 27, 2023

On June 26, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that $1.4 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will soon make its way to Alabama to expand access to high-speed internet.

Palmer Introduces Citizen Ballot Protection Act That Would Allow States to Require Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration

By Jefferson Reporter Report | Jun 26, 2023

On June 23, Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-06) reintroduced the Citizen Ballot Protection Act to promote election security. Following introduction of his bill to allow states to require proof of citizenship for voters by amending the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-06) issued the following statement:

Rep. Sewell Secures Key Wins for Alabama as FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act Passes out of Armed Services Committee

By Jefferson Reporter Report | Jun 24, 2023

On June 22, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), a proud member of the House Armed Services Committee, announced the inclusion of key priorities in H.R. 1282, the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Rep. Sewell Announces $21+ Million Grant to Support the Birmingham Urban Trail and Enhance Multimodal Transportation Network

By Jefferson Reporter Report | Jun 23, 2023

On June 22, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that the City of Birmingham has been awarded a $21,681,306 grant from the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to support the development of the Birmingham Urban Trail and Multimodal Corridor. The funding is part of DOT’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program and will be used to enhance transportation networks and create a more walkable, bikeable, safe, connected, and livable community.

Palmer Points Out Glaring Double Standard of Justice

By Jefferson Reporter Report | Jun 21, 2023

Following the announcement of the Department of Justice and Hunter Biden's plea deal regarding tax evasion and gun crimes,Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-06) issued the following statement:

Rep. Sewell Announces 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Alabama’s 7th Congressional District

By Jefferson Reporter Report | Jun 16, 2023

On June 15, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced the start of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) for Alabama’s 7th Congressional District.

Rep. Sewell Joins Rep. Bilirakis in Introducing Legislation to Ensure Timely Access to Oral Prescription Drugs

By Jefferson Reporter Report | Jun 14, 2023

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) joined Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) in introducing H.R. 4011, the Timely Access to Clinical Treatment (TACT) Act. This bipartisan legislation would require that patients be provided their oral drugs within an acceptable time frame.

Rep. Sewell Statement on Supreme Court Decision Upholding the Protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965

By Jefferson Reporter Report | Jun 9, 2023

On June 8, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the protections of the Voting Rights Act in the Allen v. Milligan case

Reps. Sewell, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Level the Playing Field for American Workers

By Jefferson Reporter Report | Jun 8, 2023

On June 7, U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (AL-07) and Bill Johnson (OH-06), along with Reps. Frank Mrvan and (IN-01) and Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), introduced bipartisan legislation to level the playing field for American workers. H.R. 3882, the Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0, would strengthen U.S. trade remedy laws to protect American workers and combat China’s unfair, anti-free market trade practices that distort the global market.

Rep. Sewell Votes to Prevent Devastating Default

By Jefferson Reporter Report | Jun 1, 2023

On May 31, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted to pass H.R. 3746, the Bipartisan Budget Agreement, to prevent a devastating default while rejecting Republicans’ extreme demands to make deep cuts to programs that Alabama families rely on.

Rep. Sewell Announces $3.1 Million in Funding from the National Park Service to Preserve Historic Civil Rights Sites in Alabama

By Jefferson Reporter Report | May 29, 2023

On May 26, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced over $3.1 million in funding from the National Park Service’s (NPS) African American Civil Rights Grant Program that is being awarded to preserve historic sites in Alabama related to Civil Rights and the African American struggle for equality.

Rep. Sewell Speaks on the House Floor to Demand that Republicans Return and Prevent Devastating Default

By Jefferson Reporter Report | May 28, 2023

On May 25, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) joined her Democratic colleagues on the House Floor to demand that the Republican majority do their jobs and pay America’s bills to avoid a devastating debt default

Rep. Sewell Honors Selma Mayor George P. Evans on the House Floor

By Jefferson Reporter Report | May 26, 2023

On May 24, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) honored Selma Mayor George P. Evans on the Floor of the House of Representatives. Mayor Evans passed away at the age of 78 on May 15, 2023

Reps. Sewell, Ferguson Introduce Bipartisan Save Rural Hospitals Act

By Jefferson Reporter Report | May 25, 2023

On May 24, U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (AL-07) and Drew Ferguson (GA-03), introduced the Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2023. This legislation would help curb the alarming trend of hospital closures in rural communities by ensuring that rural hospitals are fairly reimbursed by Medicare.

Rep. Sewell Announces Winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for Alabama’s 7th Congressional District

By Jefferson Reporter Report | May 20, 2023

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for Alabama's 7th Congressional District.

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