Congress Sewell secures $250,000 for Homewood stormwater upgrades The money will target culvert work near Edgewood Elementary, where officials said repeated flooding had threatened homes, streets and insurance costs. Wesley WalterOctober 8, 2026
Congress Sewell opens service academy nominations for Alabama students Eligible 7th District applicants have a November 18 deadline, with an information session planned Tuesday at Marion Military Institute. Wesley WalterSeptember 24, 2026
Congress Rep. Sewell to host live telephone town hall today The discussion will focus on affordability, election safeguards and constituent questions during an hourlong call with local policy leaders. StaffSeptember 2, 2026
Congress Rep. Sewell praises FDA approval of breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug Clinical trials found the medication nearly doubled median survival for patients facing one of the deadliest cancers. Wesley WalterAugust 28, 2026
Congress Sewell blasts SCOTUS ruling clearing path for mail-in voting reforms The Alabama Democrat said Trump’s order would sow confusion weeks before the midterms and vowed to fight new limits on absentee ballots. Wesley WalterAugust 26, 2026
Congress Alabama lawmakers target postmaster general bonuses in USPS accountability bill Lawmakers cited billions in Postal Service losses and delayed mail as they sought stricter accountability for executive bonuses. Alex JobinJuly 27, 2026
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
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
Economy US Steel invests $475 million in Fairfield plant The planned upgrades will allow new heat-treated products and training programs, with congresspeople touting the investment as aiding local job growth. Wesley WalterJune 26, 2026
Congress Sewell secures nearly $7 million for Alabama projects The funding would support rural hospitals, law enforcement equipment, ambulance access and wastewater upgrades across six Alabama counties. Wesley WalterJune 19, 2026