Congress Sewell, Castor introduce bill to extend Medicare Part D premium program The bill would extend a Medicare Part D stabilization program that saved seniors an average $312 and could avert 2027 premium hikes. Staff6 hours ago
Congress Rep. Sewell releases new report detailing the affordability crisis facing Alabama’s 7th District The report said district families faced $2,700 in added expenses as Democrats blamed GOP policies for rising essentials. StaffJuly 27, 2026
Agriculture Sen. Britt applauds $20M purchase of surplus catfish products Alabama producers stood to gain relief as USDA’s move targeted surplus supply in an industry employing more than 2,400 statewide. StaffJuly 27, 2026
Congress Alabama Republicans highlight military investments in FY27 defense bill House-passed legislation directed billions toward Redstone Arsenal, Fort Rucker and other sites while boosting pay and family support for troops. Mary Claire WootenJuly 24, 2026
Congress Alabama lawmakers urge yearlong daylight saving time ahead of Senate vote Stopping clock changes has complete bipartisan support from state federal lawmakers, but Senate skeptics say the bill faces a hard road to final passage. Wesley WalterJuly 24, 2026
Congress Montgomery billboard thanks Congress for supporting cancer research funding After proposed cuts threatened research agencies, advocates say the new federal budget preserved momentum for lifesaving breakthroughs. Wesley WalterJuly 24, 2026
Congress Sen. Britt celebrates $15M award for HudsonAlpha’s BRIDGES Engine The Alabama-Tennessee initiative is projected to create 4,000 rural manufacturing jobs and generate $7.3 billion over two decades. StaffJuly 24, 2026
Congress Sen. Britt celebrates committee passage of Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act The bipartisan bill aimed to bolster emergency maternal care with training, grants and teleconsultation support for rural health care providers. Alex JobinJuly 23, 2026
Congress Rep. Figures introduces bipartisan bill to establish Tuskegee Airmen memorial in DC The proposal aims to honor Black World War II aviators whose combat record helped spur military integration and civil rights progress. StaffJuly 23, 2026
Congress Sewell rejects GOP defense bill, cites voting provisions and Iran She criticized partisan voting provisions and a $1.15 trillion defense plan tied to Trump’s expanding military operations in Iran. StaffJuly 23, 2026
Congress Rep. Sewell cosponsors Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act “As we build the economy of tomorrow, we must ensure that innovation lifts up every community,” Sewell said. Chance PhillipsJuly 22, 2026