Congress House passes Trump-backed budget slashing aid, boosting wealthy, say critics Alabama leaders warn cuts to SNAP, Medicaid will devastate vulnerable families. Bill Britt8 hours ago
Congress Sewell elected chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Sewell has been a member of the Congressional Black Caucus in the U.S. House since 2011 and co-chairs its Voting Rights Task Force. John H. GlennMarch 14, 2022
Congress Sen. Richard Shelby passes FY22 appropriation bills The package will now be sent to the president’s desk for his signature. StaffMarch 14, 2022
Congress Sewell lauds $8.3 million in funding for local projects in 7th Congressional District Rep. Sewell supported funding for nine projects that will directly benefit the residents of Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. StaffMarch 10, 2022
Congress Alabama delegation urges STB caution on Amtrak gulf coast decision All members of the Alabama congressional delegation sent a letter to Cynthia Brown, chief of the Section of Administration at the Surface Transportation Board. StaffFebruary 17, 2022
Congress Biden’s “Cancer Moonshot” boosts Sewell’s work to promote new cancer screening technology Sewell is the lead sponsor of Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act, which creates a pathway for Medicare to cover new blood tests. StaffFebruary 7, 2022
Congress Former Sen. Doug Jones to help shepherd Biden Supreme Court nominee Jones is respected by lawmakers from both parties and his selection by Biden was well received. Josh MoonFebruary 2, 2022
Congress The Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act dies on Senate floor Both Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, and Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, voted against the measure to change Senate rules. John H. GlennJanuary 20, 2022
Congress Congressman Jerry Carl announces key D.C. staff change Laura Stagno, a Birmingham native, will serve as Congressman Carl’s new legislative director. StaffJanuary 20, 2022
Congress John Lewis Voting Rights Act passes in combined package with Freedom to Vote Act Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, originally sponsored the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. John H. GlennJanuary 14, 2022
Congress Former McCarthy staffer: Brooks “cheering on” from inside the Capitol on Jan. 6 The former top aide to the House minority leader said he witnessed Brooks cheer from inside a secure location during the deadly attack. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 6, 2022