Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell

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Rep. Sewell calls Trump’s behavior in war with Iran “increasingly erratic and unhinged”

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump threatened that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” before announcing a two week ceasefire with Iran.

Chance Phillips

April 8, 2026

Alabama lawmakers celebrate funding package’s passage, as DHS fight looms

The appropriations bills include more than $200 million in state earmarks, and gives Congress more time to negotiate DHS funding.

Wesley Walter

February 4, 2026

Sewell votes for funding package, including millions for Alabama projects

Sewell secured $5.5 million for nine local Alabama projects, including airport improvements in Selma and construction funding for a Bessemer community center.

February 4, 2026

Rep. Sewell champions cancer early detection bill passing House

Last week, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Ala., celebrated the passage of a bipartisan piece of legislation to ensure emerging cancer blood tests are covered by Medicare. The Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection, MCED, Screening Coverage Act is legislation sponsored by Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, and named in honor of Sewell’s mother who passed … Continued

Wesley Walter

January 26, 2026

Rep. Sewell joins push to impeach DHS Secretary Noem

The Alabama Democrat accused Noem of breaking the law and weaponizing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents against American communities.

Wesley Walter

January 23, 2026

Alabama leaders reflect on 16th Street Baptist Church bombing’s anniversary

The act of racial terror caused the deaths of 11-year-old Carol Denise McNair and 14-year-olds Carole Robertson, Addie Mae Collins and Cynthia Wesley.

Wesley Walter

September 16, 2025

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.

Wesley Walter

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.

Wesley Walter

July 23, 2025

Sen. Britt joins calls for Trump administration to release appropriated education funding

Britt joined other Republicans to urge the Trump administration to release over $6 billion in withheld education funds appropriated by Congress.

Alex Jobin

July 18, 2025

Rep. Sewell proposes budget bill amendments to expand healthcare, cut voucher funding

Sewell proposed aiding Americans caught in the Medicaid coverage gap, cutting dollar for dollar tax credits for private school scholarships.

Chance Phillips

May 22, 2025