Congress Rep. Sewell speaks out against National Institutes of Health budget cuts The Trump administration's cuts include up to $70 million for UAB alone. Staff4 days ago
Congress Rep. Strong introduces legislation to study Winter Canola This legislation would direct the USDA to study the gap in crop insurance coverage for double-crop grown winter oilseeds like canola. StaffApril 14, 2025
Congress Tuberville skips crucial Joint Chiefs vote to attend Masters, sources say Alabama senator missed key votes, including confirmation of new Joint Chiefs chairman, as state's Space Command hopes hang in the balance. Bill BrittApril 11, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt joins bipartisan coalition to introduce Russian sanctions The new sanctions are cosponsored evenly by 25 Republican senators and 25 Democratic senators alike. Alex JobinApril 11, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell, Democrats introduce bill to reclaim Congress’ trade authority The bill aims to "put a stop to President Trump’s reckless trade wars and return tariff authority to Congress." StaffApril 11, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell makes House Floor remarks opposing the SAVE Act "It is already against the law for non-Americans to vote. This bill is a solution in search of a problem," Sewell said. StaffApril 11, 2025
Congress Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote for Senate Republicans’ budget plan Republican senators used a contested scoring method to claim an estimated $3.8 trillion in tax cuts won’t increase the deficit. Chance PhillipsApril 7, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt reintroduces bipartisan legislation to expand telehealth access The CONNECT for Health Act would make Medicare telehealth flexibilities permanent. StaffApril 7, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell’s statement on President Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement “Trump’s tariffs amount to the largest tax increase on families in American history," Sewell said. StaffApril 3, 2025
Congress 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. StaffApril 2, 2025
Congress Sens. Tuberville, Britt cosponsor tax deduction for timber lost in natural disasters The bill would establish tax deductions for foresters who lose timber as a result of natural disasters. Alex JobinApril 1, 2025