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COVID relief

Infrastructure

COVID relief can be life-changing for thousands of Alabamians

Many of the approximately 1,200 water and sewer systems in Alabama have significant repair and upgrade needs.

January 27, 2022

Alabama Senate approves use of $400 million of COVID relief for prison construction

The House is expected to vote Friday on final passage for one bill, with the rest of the bills awaiting the governor's signature.

October 1, 2021

State reallocates $72 million in CARES funds meant for counties, cities

The decision reduced the CARES funds budget for cities and counties to a combined $178 million.

January 18, 2021

$600 COVID relief checks could be deposited as early as Wednesday

It is hoped that the infusion of cash into the economy will help working-class Americans who have been hit hard.

December 30, 2020

Senate poised to vote to override Trump veto of the NDAA

Trump unexpectedly vetoed the NDAA just before Christmas, but the veto was overridden by the House.

December 30, 2020

Sewell, Aderholt vote to increase direct payments to $2,000

If approved by the Senate and signed by Trump, Americans may receive direct payments of $2,000 instead of $600.

December 29, 2020

Sewell votes to override Trump veto

"I voted with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to override the president’s reckless veto," Sewell said.

December 29, 2020

House expected to override Trump’s defense spending bill veto

The $740 billion legislation authorizes funding for national defense priorities including funding for the nation’s military.

December 28, 2020

Shutdown nears as Trump resists signing spending, COVID relief bill

Congress will meet on Monday to try to avoid a pending government shutdown.

December 27, 2020