Social Security

Congress

Rep. Sewell to host “Hands Off Our Benefits” episode of Terri Talks

During Democrats’ Save Social Security Day of Action, Sewell plans to sound the alarm on attacks on Social Security and the need to protect benefits.

August 13, 2025

Rep. Sewell speaks out against Trump’s Social Security plan

"It's time for the House Republicans to put their constituents first and join us in protecting Social Security," Sewell said.

April 2, 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.

February 28, 2025

Britt reintroduces bipartisan bill allowing clergy to opt back into Social Security

The Clergy Act would provide clergy members with a re-enrollment window during which they can opt back into Social Security coverage.

February 21, 2025

Alabama unions celebrate passage of Social Security Fairness Act

President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, a bill which looks to make the distribution of Social Security funds more equitable.

January 8, 2025

Britt, Tuberville fail to block Social Security Fairness Act

The bill would repeal two statutes that reduce payouts to individuals who receive government pensions not covered by Social Security.

December 23, 2024

Sen. Tuberville continues attacking Social Security funding model

Tuberville says most people won’t receive Social Security benefits, alleging the government has wasted the money.

May 23, 2024

Ahead of the 84th anniversary, Rep. Sewell fights to protect, expand Social Security

“Every American deserves to retire with dignity after a lifetime of work,” said Rep. Sewell.

January 31, 2024

Sewell votes to extend government funding, suspend debt limit

Sewell’s office warned that failure to raise or suspend the debt limit would be catastrophic and the first default in U.S. history.

September 23, 2021

ADOL providing portal to allow unemployment claimants to upload documents

The improved portal will allow claimants to upload identity and verification documents.

June 7, 2021