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AL · DISTRICT 7

Terri A. Sewell

DemocratAlabamaCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source

What they said 18

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (18)Campaign (17)After election (1)
After the election · commitment · 11/9/2026
Civil rights & justiceGovernment & elections

Refile and strengthen the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

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Terri Sewell plans to refile the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in the new Congress. She says she is working with voting-rights organizations and House colleagues on a version that responds to recent Supreme Court rulings and provides stronger tools to challenge modern voter discrimination. The bill is intended to restore major Voting Rights Act protections, including protections weakened by court decisions; its revised provisions are still being developed.

Context: The updated bill’s specific provisions have not yet been determined. This is a stated plan, not enacted legislation.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Transportation & infrastructure

Expand rural wastewater programs and help households connect to sewer systems

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Terri Sewell supports strengthening and expanding the USDA Rural Decentralized Water Systems Program to address rural wastewater problems. She also supports grants for low- and moderate-income households to connect to existing wastewater infrastructure or install or upgrade their own septic tanks. A USDA program created through the 2018 Farm Bill provides grants to improve rural decentralized water systems and wells.

Context: The source describes enacted programs and past legislative actions, not a new implementation plan.

Campaign position · commitment · Original date not established
Civil rights & justiceEducation

Preserve historic civil rights sites and support local investment

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Terri Sewell supports federal preservation efforts and investment for historic sites in Alabama’s 7th District, including sites tied to the civil rights and voting rights movements. She says preserving and sharing this history can strengthen public understanding and support economic growth in the district. She also says she will continue working to preserve civil rights and voting rights sites at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

Context: The page describes past grants, funding and legislation alongside a continuing commitment. It does not specify a new funding amount or eligibility rules.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Economy, taxes & work

Use targeted tariffs to protect Alabama steelworkers

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Sewell reintroduced the Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0. The bill would allow targeted tariffs to protect Alabama steelworkers from illegal dumping from China.

Context: The source does not specify how the tariffs would be set or the bill's enactment status.

Sources & original wording
Terri reintroduced the Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0, which would allow for targeted tariffs
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/11/2026
Source: Terri Sewell: affordability Read the original source
Campaign position · Original date not established
Economy, taxes & work

Refund families and small businesses for certain tariffs

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Sewell cosponsored the Relief Act, which would refund Alabama families and small businesses for Trump tariffs that courts have found unlawful.

Context: The source does not specify the refund process or the bill's enactment status.

Sources & original wording
She also cosponsored the Relief Act to refund Alabama families and small businesses for the Trump tariffs
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/11/2026
Source: Terri Sewell: affordability Read the original source
Campaign position · Original date not established
Economy, taxes & work

Require congressional approval for new tariffs

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Sewell worked with colleagues to introduce the Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act. It would stop many of President Trump's tariffs on U.S. allies and require congressional approval for all new tariffs.

Context: The source says the bill was introduced but does not specify its enactment status.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Energy & environment

Reduce energy costs and prevent shutoffs

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Sewell supports the Energy Bills Relief Act. The proposal would crack down on price gouging, assist families to help prevent their power from being shut off, and require facilities such as data centers to pay for their own energy.

Context: The source does not specify the assistance amount or eligibility rules.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Housing

Expand affordable housing and tenant protections

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Terri Sewell supports the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which she says would build more affordable housing in Alabama, lower mortgage and rental costs, prioritize working families over private equity, and increase tenant protections.

Context: The source describes her work to pass the act but does not specify its enactment status.

Campaign position · commitment · Original date not established
Government & electionsCivil rights & justice

Oppose the Save America Act

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Terri Sewell opposes the Save America Act, which she says would make it harder for American citizens to vote, including married women, rural and low-income voters, and veterans. She says she is organizing opposition to keep the bill from becoming law.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 11, 2026.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Healthcare

Expand rural and underserved communities’ ground ambulance services

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Sewell supports improving rural access to medical transportation and wrote the Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Act. The bill would expand ground ambulance services in rural and underserved communities.

Context: The passage does not specify how the bill would expand services.

Sources & original wording
which would ensure the ground ambulance services in rural and underserved communities are expanded
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/11/2026
Source: Terri Sewell: healthcare Read the original source