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Terri Sewell

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Terri Sewell is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Alabama's 7th congressional district since 2011. She is the first African American woman elected to Congress from Alabama. Sewell has focused on issues such as economic development, education, and healthcare throughout her tenure. She is a member of the Democratic Party and has been an advocate for civil rights and voting access.

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Apr 26, 2023

I am a staunch supporter of making sure that we have access to voting, and I believe that, when a State picks winners and losers based on that photo ID, that it is not fair.

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Apr 26, 2023

We must also ensure that America maintains our space superiority.

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Apr 26, 2023

Continuing to perpetuate false claims of rigged elections undermines voter confidence.

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Apr 26, 2023

I think that we have to figure out a way to get some Federal oversight back in.

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Apr 26, 2023

Our democracy does not function without them.

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Apr 26, 2023

Acknowledging and alleging a lack of voter confidence or a lack of integrity in the electoral system is a false justification to rationalize the enactment of suppressive voter laws.

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Apr 26, 2023

We should be making it easier to vote.

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Apr 26, 2023

Ensuring that they have the resources and support they need remain my top priority.

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Apr 26, 2023

Never in a million years did I think that, 58 years later, a daughter of Selma would have to have a bill to restore the Voting Rights Act.

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Apr 26, 2023

This Committee's role in conducting oversight of Federal elections is critical.

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Apr 26, 2023

We must work to protect access to the ballot box, ensure States and localities have the funding and resources they need to conduct free and fair elections, protect election workers from harassment and threats.

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Apr 18, 2023

As we work to create a more equitable economy emerging from the pandemic, we must look to addressing climate change within our tax jurisdiction.

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