Congress Rep. Sewell condemns Trump for cutting $15 million grant to Birmingham students The grant's unexpected elimination will prohibit the school system from hiring essential mental health personnel. StaffMay 2, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell speaks out against National Institutes of Health budget cuts The Trump administration's cuts include up to $70 million for UAB alone. StaffApril 25, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell to host Town Hall in Fort Deposit Sewell will be joined by Lowndes County Schools Superintendent Samita Jeter and other local leaders. StaffApril 22, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell to host “Terri Talks” with former Social Security commissioner Sewell will be joined by the former Social Security commissioner under President Joe Biden, Governor Martin O’Malley. StaffApril 15, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell demands accountability for potential market manipulation “The American people deserve to know if any of Trump’s billionaire friends knew about the tariff pause before it was announced," Sewell said. StaffApril 14, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell, Democrats introduce bill to reclaim Congress’ trade authority The bill aims to "put a stop to President Trump’s reckless trade wars and return tariff authority to Congress." StaffApril 11, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell makes House Floor remarks opposing the SAVE Act "It is already against the law for non-Americans to vote. This bill is a solution in search of a problem," Sewell said. StaffApril 11, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell’s statement on President Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement “Trump’s tariffs amount to the largest tax increase on families in American history," Sewell said. StaffApril 3, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell speaks out against Trump’s Social Security plan "It's time for the House Republicans to put their constituents first and join us in protecting Social Security," Sewell said. StaffApril 2, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell’s legislation to return stolen money to taxpayers, passes House unanimously It is estimated that 40,000 IRS checks alone were stolen nationally in 2024. StaffApril 1, 2025