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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.
Today I rise in support of this year's Intelligence Authorization Act. Our national security is truly a bipartisan issue, and this legislation is a reflection of both parties' shared commitment to the safety and security of all Americans…
I stand in solidarity with my colleagues to demand that the Republican Leadership do its job and prioritize the needs of the American people. The criminal justice system is desperately in need of reform, gun violence has become an epidemic…
With all due respect, sir, I understand that it hurts you, but I'm here to tell you that the customer base and the 22,000 folks in Alabama are much more egregiously hurt than you.
I can assume from all your testimony repeatedly here today that the customers in my State will be made whole or made right, as you like to say.
It seems to me being made whole also should go to all of the bonuses that were received off of fraudulent information over the time period that has been identified.
I thank Representative Veasey for his tireless effort not only as a plaintiff in the Texas case courageously fighting against the injustices against voters, but I want to also thank the gentleman for his leadership on the Congressional…
As I close out this Special Order on voting rights, I would be remiss if I didn't say that, as a daughter of Selma, I can think of no more noble thing for me to fight for than voting rights and the full restoration of those voting rights…
Today I rise to discuss the importance of voting rights for all Americans across this country. With less than 50 days before Americans go to the polls to elect our next President and other elected officials, we are still faced with the…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 144, beginning on line 12, strike section 639. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 794, the…
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Alabama will be postponed. The Chair understands that amendment No. 18 will not be…
In honor of Cora Wilson, let's stop the violence. I rise today to tell the story of Cora Wilson, a 34- year-old mother from Birmingham, Alabama, who was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend in front of her eight children on May 12, 2016…
I want to say that I think it is really important that we not reward bad actors. I think that the fact of the matter is that lots of payday lenders--while access to credit is critically important, to reward bad behavior is not something…
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