Nov 15, 2017
Our Tax Code is a statement of our values, and I can tell you that this tax bill doesn't reflect my values nor those of the American people. This bill favors the wealthy over the middle class, it favors corporations over the working…
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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Sep 28, 2017
Today I rise in opposition to H.R. 2792, the misleadingly titled Control Unlawful Fugitive Felons Act of 2017, which would prohibit the payment of Supplemental Security Income benefits to anyone with an unresolved arrest warrant for an…
Sep 26, 2017
I claim the time in opposition, although I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Simpson). Without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
Sep 26, 2017
First, I would like to thank Chairman Brady as well as Chairman Smith for honoring their commitment to work with me to ensure that the most needy rural communities are not neglected in this bill. I am glad to see that the language I…
Jul 24, 2017
Today I rise to speak on the passage of the fiscal year 2018 Intelligence Authorization Act under suspension of the rules. Unfortunately, I strongly oppose its passage today, not because it is a bad bill. On the contrary, I voted for it…
Jun 27, 2017
I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 325.
Jun 20, 2017
I thank Ranking Member Davis for yielding. I want to give a big thanks to my friend and colleague, Representative Karen Bass of California. She is a true champion for our foster youth. I was happy to participate in her Foster Youth Shadow…
Jun 20, 2017
I thank Ranking Member Davis for yielding me the time. At this time, I would like to engage in a colloquy with the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Kelly). As we have discussed, H.R. 2866 requires HHS to identify reputable model licensing…
Jun 20, 2017
I thank Ranking Member Davis for yielding me the time. H.R. 2866, the Reducing Unnecessary Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act, is a commonsense piece of legislation that has strong bipartisan support right here in the House. I want…
Jun 6, 2017
the reality is that we are not going to save costs in the long run if we don't improve outcomes.
May 17, 2017
The people that I represent sent me to Washington to try to be a part of the solution, not a part of the problem.
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