Congress Rep. Strong presents Purple Heart to Sergeant John W. McCulloch While deployed to Northern Iraq, McCulloch was injured in an improvised explosive device detonation that resulted in long-term health issues. Staff3 days ago
Congress Black Belt National Heritage Area Act passes after nearly a decade The legislation will designate 14 counties in the Alabama Black Belt region as a national heritage area. John H. GlennDecember 26, 2022
Congress Sewell secures $42.8 million in direct funding for local projects Sewell said this funding responds directly to some of the most pressing needs in her district. StaffDecember 26, 2022
Congress Brooks, Moore vote against bill to protect victims of child sexual abuse The act would require the FBI to use "multidisciplinary teams" in the investigation of child sexual abuse. John H. GlennDecember 23, 2022
Congress Shelby secures billions for Alabama priorities in final Senate vote In addition to the annual funding bills, the legislation includes $47 billion in emergency funding to support Ukraine. StaffDecember 23, 2022
Congress Shelby delivers farewell speech on Senate floor Shelby is the longest-serving senator in the history of the state of Alabama, first elected in 1986. StaffDecember 16, 2022
Congress Rep. Sewell votes for the Puerto Rico Status Act The Puerto Rico Status Act is a compromise between the sponsors of two bills seeking to resolve Puerto Rico’s territorial status. StaffDecember 16, 2022
Congress Sewell votes for Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act Passed annually by Congress since 1961, the NDAA authorizes funding levels for the military. StaffDecember 9, 2022
Congress Sewell votes to enshrine marriage equality under federal law With the vote in the House, the final bill now heads to the president’s desk for his signature. StaffDecember 9, 2022
Congress Sewell urges House leadership to consider Medicare screening coverage bill The Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act responds to a misalignment between advances in science and Medicare coverage. StaffDecember 8, 2022
Congress Sewell nominates Hakeem Jeffries to serve as next Democratic leader Jeffries is poised to become the first African American to lead either party in the House of Representatives. StaffDecember 1, 2022