Rep. Terri Sewell

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Life-changing cancer detection legislation has Alabama roots

Legislation would establish Medicare coverage for new blood tests capable of detecting cancer at early stages.

Claudia Hardy

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March 4, 2025

Rep. Sewell to bring Chelsy Lyons as her guest to Trump’s address

Lyons is a federal employee and union leader for the American Federation of Government Employees.

March 4, 2025

Rep. Sewell releases statement on Trump administration’s closure of 100 IRS offices

"This administration is hellbent on destroying our progress," Sewell said.

March 3, 2025

DOGE cuts to Birmingham Social Security office raise alarms among Democrats and the public

The move, one of countless cuts being made by Musk and DOGE since President Donald Trump's return to office, has elicited outrage from Democrats.

Alex Jobin

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February 28, 2025

Rep. Sewell introduces the Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0

The legislation updates U.S. trade remedy law to combat China’s anti-free market trade practices.

February 27, 2025

Rep. Sewell votes no on House Republicans’ budget proposal

"The proposal calls for historic cuts to health care while paving the way for $2 trillion in tax cuts for billionaires," Sewell said.

February 26, 2025

Rep. Sewell pushes back on DOGE actions, warns that voters are very unhappy

Sewell questioned Musk's authority to make broad cuts, particularly to personnel, and said her phones are ringing off the hook with angry voters.

Josh Moon

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February 26, 2025

Rep. Sewell’s legislation to return stolen taxpayer money passes committee unanimously

It is estimated that 40,000 IRS checks alone were stolen nationally in 2024.

February 13, 2025

Rep. Sewell to convene Emergency Telephone Town Hall

Sewell will be joined by Assistant House Democratic Leader Joe Neguse and American Federation of Government Employees President Everett Kelley.

February 11, 2025