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In memory of John Lewis

The day I was sworn into Congress, a man I had never met before but had heard a lot about and admired approached me to introduce himself and welcome me to the House.  His name was John Lewis.  He told me he was born and raised in Troy, Alabama, and though he lived and represented … Continued
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July 22, 2020

Sewell announces $4 Million federal grant for the Dannon Project

Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, announced Wednesday a $4 million federal grant to be awarded to the Dannon Project through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Pathway Home grant program. The Pathway Home program focuses on assisting justice involved individuals with community re-entry and employment. “As we continue to reexamine systems of racial inequity and oppression, I … Continued
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July 10, 2020

Birmingham man sentenced for carjacking and firearm charges

A federal judge sentenced Darise Cortez Austin, age 29, on Friday for carjacking and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence that occurred in Birmingham. The sentence was announced by U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms Acting Special Agent in Charge Frank Haera. U.S. District Judge Corey … Continued
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June 29, 2020

Sessions calls on Woodfin, Birmingham schools to reverse decisions on the Church of the Highlands

GOP candidate and former U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama, held a news conference in Woodlawn to say he had issued letters to Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and the Birmingham Board of Education, urging them to reverse their actions ending relationships with the Church of the Highlands. Sessions called both decisions “discriminatory.” “It is never more … Continued
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June 26, 2020

Sessions calls on Birmingham to reverse decision against the Church of the Highlands

Wednesday, former U.S. Senator and current Senate candidate Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) said that actions taken against the Church of the Highlands “Represent an attack on both religious liberty and freedom of speech.” “The actions taken by the Birmingham Housing Authority and the Birmingham Board of Education against the Church of the Highlands represent an attack … Continued
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June 11, 2020

U.S. Chamber of Commerce recognizes U.S. Sen. Jones’ bipartisan pro-growth leadership

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday announced that U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, was awarded both its Jefferson–Hamilton Award for Bipartisanship and the Abraham Lincoln Leadership for America Award. Only two senators won both honors this year. The awards recognize members of Congress who demonstrate the bipartisan leadership and constructive governing necessary to move … Continued
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June 10, 2020