Congress

Senate passes bill to protect online privacy for young users

Senator Katie Britt praised the Senate's unanimous passage of legislation updating online privacy laws to better protect children and teenagers from modern data practices.

March 6, 2026

Rep. Sewell votes for Iran War Powers Resolution

Representative Terri Sewell joined House members in voting to terminate unauthorized military action after President Donald Trump initiated war against Iran.

March 6, 2026

Former Birmingham-Southern campus selected for new Coast Guard facility

The former Birmingham-Southern College campus was chosen for a new training hub, bringing hundreds of jobs and supporting 15,000 service personnel.

March 5, 2026

Sen. Britt celebrates new U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama

Senator Katie Britt attended the investiture of Harold D. Mooty III, who secured the most bipartisan support of any 119th Congress nominee.

March 3, 2026

Sen. Britt pushes for expanded women’s heart health screenings

Senators Katie Britt and Angela Alsobrooks introduced bipartisan legislation Monday to expand free cardiovascular screenings for low-income and underinsured women.

March 3, 2026

Alabama politicians respond to Trump beginning a war with Iran

President Donald Trump campaigned on “no new wars.” Now Alabama Republicans are praising his decision to begin “major combat operations” in Iran.

March 2, 2026

Rep. Sewell slams Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address

Sewell rebuked President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Wednesday, criticizing his record on health care, tariffs and the use of federal agents.

February 26, 2026

Rep. Aderholt to host Passport Fair in Florence

Representative Robert Aderholt will host a March 9 passport fair in Florence to help North Alabama residents prepare for international travel.

February 24, 2026

Alabama Sens. Britt and Tuberville decry Supreme Court ruling against Trump’s tariffs

“The Constitution is clear. The power to regulate trade lies with Congress,” Democratic Congresswoman Terri Sewell said on Friday.

February 23, 2026

Southern Research secures $2 million for scientific expansion projects

The organization announced plans to upgrade research equipment across multiple scientific disciplines using federal funding secured by Senator Katie Britt to support biomedical innovation.

February 20, 2026