U.S. House of Representatives

Rep. Sewell accepting applications for summer 2026 internships

College students and recent graduates can apply for a chance to spend summer 2026 working closely with staff on critical legislative tasks.

January 30, 2026

Candice Duvieilh on managing growth, improving accountability in District 5

Candidate Candice Duvieilh emphasized her policy expertise and background in public administration, saying she was more qualified than the current representative.

Wesley Walter

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January 2, 2026

Democratic congressional candidate to host open meeting with voters in Opelika

Democratic candidate Lee McInnis announced he'll host an open meeting with voters in Opelika, encouraging attendees to bring non-perishable food items.

Alex Jobin

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November 12, 2025

Rep. Sewell highlights vote against 2026 defense appropriations bill

Sewell’s office criticized the bill’s failure to include $300 million for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.

Wesley Walter

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July 21, 2025

Case Dixon launches campaign for U.S. Congress

Dixon is currently the lone challenger set to face off against Congressman Gary Palmer in next May's Republican primary.

Alex Jobin

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July 9, 2025

Alabama Arise slams budget bill’s cuts to SNAP and Medicaid

The statewide anti‐poverty group warns the House’s “Big Beautiful” omnibus budget will shift $300 million in SNAP costs to Alabama and slash Medicaid funding.

Alex Jobin

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May 26, 2025

Rep. Sewell votes against Trump-Johnson spending bill

"House Republicans’ partisan spending bill deprives Alabama’s 7th Congressional District of $14.1 million," Sewell said.

March 12, 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

U.S. House passes ban on transgender athletes

The bill was originally introduced in the Senate by Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville in 2023.

Alex Jobin

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January 16, 2025