Jefferson Reporter

Rep. Terri A. Sewell, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Alabama’s 7th district since 2011, shared her views on recent legislative matters through a series of tweets on March 12, 2025. Known for her strong stance on civil rights and economic equity, Sewell addressed issues related to federal spending and historical preservation.

On March 12, 2025, Rep. Sewell criticized a spending bill introduced by former President Donald Trump. She stated that "Trump’s partisan spending bill cuts cancer research, kicks families out of their homes, and even slashes funding to preserve our civil rights history." She further expressed her opposition by voting against the bill due to its impact on Alabama families who she argued should not bear the burden of tax cuts for billionaires.

In another post made later that day, Rep. Sewell invoked the historical significance of Selma with a succinct message: "Selma is now!" This tweet likely alludes to ongoing efforts or events in Selma that resonate with its past as a pivotal site in the civil rights movement.

Later on March 12, Sewell announced new legislative action alongside fellow representative Chris Figures. She tweeted: "NEWS: @repscfigures and I just filed a bill to prevent Donald Trump, Elon Musk, or anyone else from selling off our nation’s historic civil rights landmarks without approval from Congress." The proposed legislation aims to safeguard America's civil rights heritage from privatization.