Rep. Sewell cosigns amendment to limit presidential immunity
Rep. Sewell backed an amendment to ensure no government official, including the president, is immune from criminal prosecution for official acts.
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Rep. Figures introduces bills to support first-time parents, lower baby costs
Figures introduced two new bills, aiming to provide financial relief to new parents and ensure essential baby products remain affordable.
July 24, 2025
Sen. Britt joins colleagues to introduce the Safe Baby Formula Act
This new legislation sought to ban toxic heavy metals from baby formula, requiring the FDA to study their effects.
July 24, 2025
Alabama federal lawmakers respond to partial release of frozen education funds
The partial release of withheld education funds drew support from Trump ally Senator Katie Britt and criticism from Representative Terri Sewell.
Speaker Johnson recesses House early over potential vote on Epstein documents
Representative Terri Sewell cosponsored a resolution demanding the Trump administration release “unclassified files, flight logs, correspondence, and evidence” related to Epstein.
Rep. Figures unveils BRIC Act to boost rural disaster funding
The bipartisan bill would reform FEMA's aid formula to prioritize vulnerable states.
July 23, 2025
Sen. Britt advances more than $14 million in funding for Alabama
Britt directly secured funding for law enforcement, university programs, and Port of Mobile projects.
July 23, 2025
Sen. Britt advances funding for Alabama’s military bases
Britt secured nearly $119.4 million for improvements and investments in Alabama’s military bases, advancing national defense infrastructure.
July 22, 2025
Rep. Sewell highlights vote against 2026 defense appropriations bill
Sewell’s office criticized the bill’s failure to include $300 million for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote to cut funding for foreign aid and public media
“Too many children will suffer or die as a result” of the proposed cuts, UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell wrote.