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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.

March 27, 2026

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.

December 3, 2025

Katie Britt shows the courage to lead during partisan times

Senator Katie Britt bridged a fierce partisan divide to end a government shutdown, offering a timely lesson for Thanksgiving tables everywhere.

November 27, 2025

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.

November 17, 2025

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.

November 14, 2025

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.

November 14, 2025

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.

November 11, 2025