Congress

Sen. Britt discusses federal healthcare policy, criticisms of ICE

Britt discussed ongoing healthcare negotiations and the Trump administration’s immigration policy during a recent panel.

Chance Phillips

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December 22, 2025

Sen. Britt celebrates passage of record $901 billion defense spending bill

The $901 billion bill included a military pay increase, Ukraine aid, construction funding for Alabama bases and rollbacks of Pentagon diversity initiatives.

Alex Jobin

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December 22, 2025

Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to expand access to cardiac rehabilitation care

Two representatives introduced a bill last Friday that would allow advanced practice providers to supervise cardiac rehabilitation, expanding care access in rural areas.

December 22, 2025

Rep. Sewell blasts GOP for failing to extend ACA tax credits

House Republicans declined to extend expiring ACA enhanced premium tax credits, potentially doubling costs and causing 130,000 Alabamians to lose coverage.

December 18, 2025

Rep. Figures’ bill to extend National Estuary Program clears U.S. House

The ESTUARIES Act marked the freshman lawmaker's first legislation to pass the House, securing vital estuary protection funding through 2031.

Wesley Walter

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December 17, 2025

Sen. Britt signs onto letters demanding improved transparency from AI companies

The bipartisan group highlighted reports that artificial intelligence chatbots encouraged dangerous behavior among children, including suicidal ideation and self-harm.

Alex Jobin

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December 17, 2025

Reps. Sewell, Figures call on University of Alabama to restore student publications

U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell and Shomari Figures called on the University of Alabama to restore two suspended student publications.

December 16, 2025

Rep. Sewell votes for NDAA, military pay raise and HBCU funds

Sewell voted for the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act after Democrats successfully stripped away divisive partisan amendments inserted by Republicans.

December 11, 2025

Rep. Sewell applauds committee passage of AGOA reauthorization

Sewell applauded the bipartisan passage of legislation that extended a vital program bolstering US-Africa economic ties and job creation.

December 11, 2025