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7th Congressional District

Sewell votes to condemn Trump’s abandonment of Kurdish allies

Wednesday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-Selma) voted in favor of a bicameral, bipartisan resolution condemning President Donald J. Trump’s (R) decision to abruptly withdraw American troops from northern Syria. “The President’s decision to abandon our Kurdish partners is a capitulation to Turkey and Russia and a grave betrayal of one our strongest allies in the … Continued
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October 17, 2019

Sewell announces $3.6 million grant award to UWA

Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, has announced the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded nearly $3.6 million to the University of West Alabama to support of rural economic revitalization and workforce development. This recent $3,598,408 grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration through the Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) … Continued
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October 3, 2019

Sewell secures commitment that whistleblower can testify before House committee

Congresswoman Terri Sewell last week questioned Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire on the Trump Administration’s handling of the whistleblower report and secured his commitment that he would work to ensure the whistleblower can share his or her testimony directly with the Committee. Sewell said that the administration’s failure to immediately deliver the whistleblower … Continued
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September 30, 2019

Sewell discusses growing doctor shortage

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, authored an article in “Modern Healthcare” on the growing doctor shortage and how it impacts Americans — particularly those living in rural areas. “On top of rising medical and prescription drug costs, many Americans must travel long distances to access quality medical care because too often rural areas struggle to … Continued
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September 24, 2019

Sewell speaks to National Security Forum at Miles College

Tuesday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell, D-Selma, and U.S. Army Lt. General Robert P. Ashley, the head of the Defense Intelligence Agency spoke at the Miles College National Security Forum. “It is with great pride and honor for me to come to my district with one of my colleague’s Lt. General Robert P. Ashley,” Representative Sewell … Continued
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September 4, 2019

Sewell announces $127,877 grant to support opportunity zones in the Black Belt

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, announced Wednesday the Delta Regional Authority has awarded $127,877 to Opportunity Alabama in support of rural revitalization and development in opportunity zones across the Black Belt. Alabama’s Black Belt is the only region in the state with five consecutive opportunity zones, areas where investors receive tax incentives to invest in … Continued
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August 15, 2019

Sewell votes to condemn President Trump over his Tweets

Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted in favor of a resolution condemning President Donald Trump’s continued attacks on four sitting members of Congress. U.S. Representative Terri Sewell, D-Selma, voted in favor of the resolution. “The President’s continued attacks on four Congresswomen of color who he said should go back where they came from are offensive … Continued
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July 19, 2019