Congresswoman Terri Sewell

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Sewell condemns Callais verdict in Congressional Black Caucus speech

The Alabama Democrat warned the ruling could revive pre-VRA voter suppression, calling on citizens to attend a Saturday demonstration in Montgomery.

May 14, 2026

Cory Booker joins Alabama Democrats at voting rights, redistricting town hall

At the Birmingham event, speakers cast Alabama’s redistricting fight as a test of voting rights and Democratic resolve.

May 6, 2026

Democrats call for investigation into IRS taxpayer data leak

Democratic lawmakers demanded a federal investigation after the IRS shared confidential information belonging to 47,000 taxpayers with the Department of Homeland Security.

February 16, 2026

Rep. Sewell announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition

High school students in Alabama's 7th Congressional District are invited to submit artwork reflecting the theme, "Reflecting on Alabama's 7th: Where History is Made."

February 3, 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

January 26, 2026

Rep. Terri Sewell joins Jan. 6 anniversary panel, reflecting on day of attack

Congresswoman Terri Sewell discussed being trapped in the House gallery, recalling how she wept for democracy and described the riot as an attempted coup.

January 7, 2026

Deal to end federal government shutdown moves through Senate

Alabama’s senators praised the deal while Congresswoman Terri Sewell called the agreement “an empty promise from the Republicans.”

November 11, 2025

Gov. Ivey directs $2 million to food banks in response to SNAP crisis

The funds are intended to help support recipients facing uncertain access to food because of the shutdown.

November 5, 2025

Alabama lawmakers clash over continuation of government shutdown

Lawmakers debated the potential impacts of the federal government shutdown, focusing on expiring SNAP benefits and Affordable Care Act tax credits.

October 29, 2025

Conservative justices question constitutionality of key Voting Rights Act plank

Rep. Terri Sewell evoked John Lewis and the Civil Rights Movement after oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais on Wednesday.

October 16, 2025