National Biden grants disaster declaration for Alabama, triggering release of federal assistance Congresswoman Terri Sewell announced Sunday that President Joe Biden declared a major disaster in the state of Alabama. StaffJanuary 16, 2023
State Sewell to host virtual discussion with Martin Luther King III The conversation will focus on the legacy of Dr. King and the struggle for racial equality. StaffJanuary 16, 2023
Congress Black Belt National Heritage Area Act passes after nearly a decade The legislation will designate 14 counties in the Alabama Black Belt region as a national heritage area. John H. GlennDecember 26, 2022
Congress Sewell votes for Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act Passed annually by Congress since 1961, the NDAA authorizes funding levels for the military. StaffDecember 9, 2022
Congress Sewell votes to enshrine marriage equality under federal law With the vote in the House, the final bill now heads to the president’s desk for his signature. StaffDecember 9, 2022
Congress Sewell nominates Hakeem Jeffries to serve as next Democratic leader Jeffries is poised to become the first African American to lead either party in the House of Representatives. StaffDecember 1, 2022
Congress Sewell to welcome fellow Ways and Means racial equity co-chairs to Montgomery The delegation will meet with Equal Justice Initiative Founder and Executive Director Bryan Stevenson and visit the Legacy Museum. StaffNovember 28, 2022
Congress Sewell praises Speaker Nancy Pelosi as she steps down as Democratic leader Congresswoman Terri Sewell said Pelosi is a true public servant whose tenure as speaker will be remembered as one of the most effective. StaffNovember 18, 2022
National Rep. Sewell meets with Alex Drueke and Andy Huynh The two Alabama men recently returned home after being held captive by Russia for volunteering to assist the Ukrainian army. StaffNovember 17, 2022
Congress Sewell now accepting applications for spring 2023 interns The deadline to apply is Friday, December 2, 2022, at 5 p.m. StaffOctober 26, 2022