Congress Sewell announces $27M grant to modernize rural rail infrastructure in the Black Belt The funding targets track repairs, signal upgrades and safer crossings across key freight corridors in Alabama and Mississippi. StaffOctober 19, 2026
Congress Terri Sewell to host Conecuh, Monroe counties meet and greets The stops will give voters in newly added parts of the 7th District a chance to share local concerns. StaffOctober 8, 2026
Congress Rep. Sewell leads bipartisan push over Vulcan dispute in Mexico Lawmakers accused Mexican officials of targeting the Birmingham-based company, citing military seizures, trade violations and threats to American jobs. StaffSeptember 29, 2026
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. StaffSeptember 15, 2026
Congress Sewell bill would require tax withholding from college athletes’ NIL payments The Alabama Democrat’s bill proposes automatic federal withholding on NIL earnings, aiming to spare young players from penalties at tax time. StaffSeptember 7, 2026
Congress Rep. Sewell champions passage of AGOA reauthorization in continuing resolution The two-year extension keeps the trade program alive through 2028 while the stopgap bill funds government operations into December. StaffSeptember 2, 2026
National Trump pushes SAVE America Act with election fraud claims President Trump used a prime-time address Thursday to revive debunked claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election. Chance PhillipsJuly 17, 2026
Congress Sewell named co-leader of House Democrats’ health care push The panel will craft Democratic proposals to lower medical costs, expand access and address pressures facing working families nationwide. StaffJune 23, 2026
Congress Rep. Sewell hosting rally at Alabama State House demanding fair representation for Black voters Sewell said the Montgomery event responded to state efforts she argued would weaken Black political power after a Supreme Court voting rights ruling. StaffMay 5, 2026
Congress Rep. Sewell to host shadow subcommittee hearing on voting rights The session was set to examine mounting threats to ballot access and launch a national series of listening sessions on voting rights. StaffApril 27, 2026