Rep. Terri A. Sewell, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing Alabama’s 7th District, shared a series of updates via social media on February 12, 2025. Her posts covered topics ranging from Black History Month celebrations to legislative achievements and community engagement efforts.
In a post dated February 12, 2025, Rep. Sewell commemorated Mae Jemison during Black History Month, highlighting her as “the first African American woman to travel in space.” She praised Jemison’s accomplishments as “a doctor, engineer, and NASA astronaut” who has consistently “reached for the stars.” “Born in Decatur, Alabama…”
Later that day, Rep. Sewell expressed gratitude to participants of an Emergency Telephone Town Hall held the previous night. She noted that over 20,000 individuals from across Alabama’s 7th District were engaged in the conversation and provided a link for those who missed it to listen to the discussion. “Thanks to everyone who joined last night’s Emergency Telephone Town Hall…”
In another update on February 12, she announced progress on legislation through her role in the Ways and Means Committee. The committee had unanimously passed a bill designed to aid victims of stolen tax returns by enabling them to receive replacements via direct deposit—a measure aimed at assisting many Alabamians with receiving due payments. “Good news! The Ways and Means Committee unanimously passed our bill…”
