Jul 27, 2015
During the votes on S. 1482, H.R. 1656 and H.R. 2770, I was inescapably detained and away handling important matters related to my District and the State of Alabama. If I had been present, I would have voted ``yes'' on all of the…
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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Jul 15, 2015
Today, I rise in support of a long-term surface transportation bill. It's disappointing that Congress once again has failed to propose a long-term solution to invest in our nation's roads, bridges, and rails. The bill being brought to the…
Jul 14, 2015
I am particularly interested in the disparity that exists among minority unemployment.
Jul 14, 2015
Today, I rise in support of H.R. 1047, the Housing Assistance Efficiency Act. This bill would remove non-essential administrative boundaries in order to better serve our nation's homeless population. Under the McKinney-Vento Homeless…
Jul 8, 2015
Today I rise to express my strong opposition to H.R. 5, the so-called Student Success Act. I am deeply disappointed in the majority for bringing such an economically careless and socially egregious bill to the floor today. If passed, H.R…
Jun 25, 2015
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 14, line 10, after the first dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $2,500,000)''. Page 14, line 24, after the dollar…
Jun 25, 2015
I just want to again reiterate my thanks. In this commemorative year of the Selma to Montgomery March and so many pivotal moments, including our upcoming 50th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act, I thank you for your…
Jun 16, 2015
During the votes today I was inescapably detained and away handling important matters related to my District and the State of Alabama. If I had been present, I would have voted: ``no'' on H. Res. 315; ``no'' on the Schiff/Smith (WA)…
Jun 15, 2015
During the votes on H. Res. 233 and H.R. 2559, I was inescapably detained and away handling important matters related to my District and the State of Alabama. If I had been present I would have voted ``yes'' on both of the aforementioned…
Apr 22, 2015
I would like to thank Ranking Member Adam Schiff, as well as our chair, Chairman Nunes, for your leadership on this matter. Today, I rise in support of H.R. 1560, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act, a bill that I am proud to be an original…
Apr 16, 2015
Today, I rise to talk about the critical need for the stronger oversight of payday lenders. In March, I welcomed President Obama to the city of Birmingham, in my district, where he highlighted our Nation's economic recovery and put a…
Apr 14, 2015
I thank Ranking Member Waters. Today, I stand in support of H.R. 650, the Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act. Manufactured housing serves as an affordable and sustainable housing option for roughly 22 million Americans. In my…
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