Sen. Britt demands Homeland Security funding, supports no pay for Congress during shutdown
Senator Katie Britt pushed immediate DHS funding and called for suspending congressional pay while federal workers go unpaid.
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Sen. Britt backs bill halting congressional pay during government shutdowns
Senator Katie Britt urged the passage of a bill Friday that would prevent members of Congress from receiving paychecks during a government shutdown.
March 23, 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
Sen. Tuberville spreads conspiracy theories in new op-ed
The Alabama Republican argued for abolishing the Senate filibuster to validate stolen election claims and block Muslim immigration.
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Senator Katie Britt bridged a fierce partisan divide to end a government shutdown, offering a timely lesson for Thanksgiving tables everywhere.
Congress follows Alabama’s lead, passes federal hemp ban threatening $28 billion industry
Senators included a last-minute ban on THC-infused hemp products in a spending bill to reopen the government, threatening the industry.
Alabama distributes full SNAP benefits after shutdown disruption
Alabama DHR restored full November SNAP benefits after shutdown-related cuts, assuring recipients' payments would arrive on regular schedules.
Sewell: After Dems’ fold, Alabamians face “dire” insurance premium increases
Angry with her colleagues, Sewell said the only hope for people at this point is for Republicans to defy Trump to restore ACA subsidies.
Rep. Sewell releases statement on Senate spending bill
Sewell said she voted against the Senate spending bill because it failed to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits.
November 13, 2025
DHR: Alabama families could receive partial SNAP payments by end of week
The USDA instructed DHR to process partial SNAP payments, with reduced benefits resulting from a court battle amid the government shutdown.