119th Congress
Terri A. Sewell
Representative, AL-7, Alabama
Party
- Democrat
- Born
- January 1, 1965 (age 61)
- In Congress
- House since 2011
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 94%
- Missed Votes
- 2%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-2665
- Website
- sewell.house.gov
Committees
- House Administration
- Ways and Means
- Joint Committee on Printing
Who Is Terri A. Sewell?
Terri A. Sewell is a Democratic representative from AL-7 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2011. Born January 1, 1965, Sewell is 61. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Sewell voted on 303 and missed 7. Sewell voted with the majority of their party 94% of the time. Sewell sponsored 15 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Terri A. Sewell Voted
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- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- NayPROOF Act
- NayLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Terri A. Sewell Sponsored
- Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act of 2026 (H.R. 10374, In Committee)
- Protecting Student Athletes from Unexpected Tax Liability Act (H.R. 10236, In Committee)
- LIFT Act (H.R. 8864, In Committee)
- To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to modify provisions relating to rural decentralized water systems grants. (H.R. 7921, In Committee)
- Maternal Vaccination Act (H.R. 8153, In Committee)
- Maternal Vaccination Act (H.R. 8024, In Committee)
- Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025 (H.R. 6894, In Committee)
- Rural Health Training Opportunities Act (H.R. 5377, In Committee)
- Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 (H.R. 4731, In Committee)
- To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program regarding treating pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select. (H.R. 4381, In Committee)
- Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 (H.R. 3890, In Committee)
- Bridge to Medicaid Act of 2025 (H.R. 3257, In Committee)
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- John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025 (H.R. 14, In Committee)
- Rosa Parks Day Act (H.R. 964, In Committee)
- Supporting the designation of January 31, 2025, as "Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day". (H.Res. 88, Introduced)
Floor Speeches
Sewell spoke on the floor 44 times on 37 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, September 14, 2026, 614 wordsCommemorating the 63rd Anniversary of the 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing
I rise to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, and to honor the lives of four little girls whose lives were taken in one of the darkest chapters of our Nation's history.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 21, 2026, 585 wordsHonoring Ms. Yolanda Jackson
I rise today to honor a dear friend and extraordinary woman of faith, and a living testament to courage and resilience: Ms. Yolanda Jackson.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 30, 2026, 735 wordsProviding for Consideration of H.R. 8800, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; Providing for Consideration of H.R. 8595, National Security, Department of State, and Related...
I rise today in opposition to attaching the SAVE America Act to the NDAA.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 8, 2026, 526 wordsCommemorating Juneteenth
Mr. Speaker. I rise today with my colleagues in the Congressional Black Caucus at a moment of profound consequence for our democracy--a moment when Black representation in America is under attack.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 19, 2026, 690 wordsTaxpayer Due Process Enhancement Act
I rise in great support of H.R. 6506, the Taxpayer Due Process Enhancement Act.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 12, 2026, 929 wordsAnother Blight on American History
I rise tonight with my colleagues in the Congressional Black Caucus to sound the alarm about the crisis unfolding before our eyes: the systemic dismantling of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, April 29, 2026, 777 wordsHonoring the Extraordinary Leadership of Dr. Tracey Morant Adams
As we begin the 94th Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Southeastern Regional Conference in Birmingham, Alabama, I rise to honor the extraordinary leadership of Dr. Tracey Morant Adams, the 27th southeastern regional director.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, April 15, 2026, 343 wordsExpressing Support for Tax Policies That Support Working Families
The big, ugly bill or, as it has been renamed, the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, is not working for families in my district. In fact, on this tax day, I cannot believe that my Republican colleagues are on the floor today celebrating a bill that is exploding the deficit by $4.2 trillion, deepening income inequality, stripping healthcare from working families, and taking food off the tables of needy children.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, April 15, 2026, 811 wordsHonoring J. Mason Davis
I rise today to honor the extraordinary life, legacy, and service of J. Mason Davis, an attorney from Alabama, a towering figure in Alabama's legal community, and a steadfast advocate for justice, equality, and human dignity.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, March 27, 2026, 267 wordsDefending American Property Abroad Act of 2026
I rise today in support of the Defending American Property Abroad Act. This narrowly tailored bill will target vessels that attempt to enter the U.S. after moving through a seized American-owned port.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
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- Honoring Bernard Lafayette (House, March 18, 2026)
- Honoring Airmen Lost in Kc-135 Crash (House, March 17, 2026)
- Honoring Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage (House, March 4, 2026)
- Honoring Joanne Bland (House, February 24, 2026)
- Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 (House, February 11, 2026)
- Celebrating 100 Years of Black History Month (House, February 2, 2026)
- We Will Beat Cancer (House, January 22, 2026)
- Celebrating Aka Founders' Day (House, January 15, 2026)
- Agoa Extension Act (House, January 12, 2026)
- Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act (House, January 12, 2026)
- Breaking the Gridlock Act (House, January 8, 2026)
- Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (House, December 17, 2025)
- Fair and Accountable IRS Reviews Act (House, December 1, 2025)
- Tax Court Improvement Act (House, December 1, 2025)
- Commemorating 70th Anniversary of Historic Arrest of Rosa Parks (House, December 1, 2025)
- Observing World Pancreatic Cancer Day (House, November 20, 2025)
- Stories From Home: the Human Cost of Expiring Healthcare Tax Credits (House, November 17, 2025)
- Honoring Veronica Pitts (House, September 18, 2025)
- American Cancer Society Fly-In (House, September 16, 2025)
- Honoring Victims of 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing (House, September 15, 2025)
- Honoring Bishop Calvin Woods, Sr. (House, September 10, 2025)
- Honoring John Lewis (House, July 14, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, July 2, 2025)
- One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, July 2, 2025)
- 2025 Juneteenth Major League Baseball Events in Birmingham (House, June 12, 2025)
- Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Julian L. Mcphillips, Jr., of Montgomery, Alabama (House, June 11, 2025)
- One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, May 21, 2025)
- Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (House, April 10, 2025)
- Recovery of Stolen Checks Act (House, March 31, 2025)
- Fighting Voter Suppression (House, March 31, 2025)
- Congratulating High School Basketball Champions (House, March 26, 2025)
- Honoring Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr. (House, March 11, 2025)
- Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act (House, March 11, 2025)
- Honoring the Life and Legacy of Brenda Lovelady Spahn (House, January 15, 2025)
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Questions About Terri A. Sewell
Is Terri A. Sewell still in Congress?
Yes. Terri A. Sewell is serving as representative from AL-7 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Terri A. Sewell?
Terri A. Sewell is a Democrat.
When is Terri A. Sewell up for reelection?
Sewell's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Terri A. Sewell?
Terri A. Sewell was born January 1, 1965 and is 61.
How often does Terri A. Sewell vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Sewell voted with the majority of their party 94% of the time.
What committees is Terri A. Sewell on?
House Committee on House Administration; House Committee on Ways and Means; Joint Committee on Printing.