Congress

Sewell: After Dems’ fold, Alabamians face “dire” insurance premium increases

Angry with her colleagues, Sewell said the only hope for people at this point is for Republicans to defy Trump to restore ACA subsidies.

November 14, 2025

Rep. Sewell releases statement on Senate spending bill

Sewell said she voted against the Senate spending bill because it failed to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits.

November 13, 2025

Provision in spending bill could allow Sen. Tuberville to sue for $500K

A new spending bill provision could let Sen. Tommy Tuberville sue the government for $500,000 over seized phone records.

November 12, 2025

Deal to end federal government shutdown moves through Senate

Alabama’s senators praised the deal while Congresswoman Terri Sewell called the agreement “an empty promise from the Republicans.”

November 11, 2025

Rep. Figures files bill to name post office in honor of Tuskegee Airmen

Figures, with the support of the rest of Alabama's delegation, introduced bipartisan legislation to recognize the Tuskegee Airmen.

November 11, 2025

Sen. Britt introduces the Better Food Disclosure Act

Senators introduced legislation to improve the FDA's oversight of ingredient disclosures, requiring companies to report all ingredients in the food supply.

November 11, 2025

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. speaks at the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be Defense secretary, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.()

Sen. Tuberville reverses on filibuster under pressure from Trump

Tuberville, once a staunch defender of the filibuster, changed his stance, now echoing Trump's calls to end it and reopen the government.

November 7, 2025

Rep. Sewell lauds retiring Nancy Pelosi as trailblazing public servant

Sewell praised Pelosi's nearly four decades in Congress, highlighting her role in major legislative victories, from health care to voting rights.

November 7, 2025

Rep. Aderholt introduces bipartisan National Adoption Month resolution

The resolution recognized November as National Adoption Month and November 22 as National Adoption Day.

November 5, 2025

Figures files bill to keep infrastructure projects going during shutdowns

A new bill was introduced to ensure federally funded construction and infrastructure projects, like the Mobile River Bridge, continue during shutdowns.

November 4, 2025