Alabama — 7th District

D Democratic Terri Sewell

Supports federal investment in job growth

Sewell advocates for federal spending and policy initiatives to create good-paying jobs, tackle unemployment, and support working families. Her legislative record includes voting for major economic and infrastructure investment packages.

• Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, and American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
• Voted for the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 and the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.
• Voted against Republican budget proposals, including H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act in 2025) and the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023.

“We must create good-paying jobs, and support the millions of Americans who work hard every day to take care of their families. This means working diligently to address the immediate problems of unemployment, falling home prices and limping credit markets, while laying out a long-term plan that ensures future economic growth that benefits all Americans.”

D Democratic Terri Sewell

Supports affordable universal healthcare access

Sewell supports expanding access to quality, affordable healthcare across urban and rural communities in Alabama. She supported the Affordable Care Act and voted for provisions allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices.

• Supported President Obama's healthcare plan and the Affordable Care Act.
• Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to extend ACA subsidies and allow Medicare negotiation of prescription drug prices.
• Voted against terminating CDC COVID-19 vaccine rules for foreign travelers and ending the national COVID state of emergency in 2023.

“Every person in the 7th Congressional District, Alabama and across America deserves access to affordable, quality health care, whether you live in a city or a small town. That is why I strongly support President Obama’s health care plan and the health care reform signed in to law last March.”

D Democratic Terri Sewell

Supports targeted enforcement and border detention

Sewell has voted for specific enforcement measures regarding undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes or DUIs, while opposing broad Republican immigration reforms. She voted against the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

• Voted for the Laken Riley Act (S.5) requiring DHS to detain noncitizens arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting.
• Voted for the Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025 (H.R. 875) to make driving while impaired grounds for deportation or inadmissibility.
• Voted against the Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2) and opposed impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

D Democratic Terri Sewell

Supports expanding federal voting access

Sewell advocates for federal voting rights legislation to expand voter registration and mail-in options. She serves on the House Administration Committee and its Subcommittee on Elections.

• Voted for the For the People Act of 2021 (H.R. 1) to expand automatic voter registration, early voting, and vote-by-mail access.
• Voted against the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.
• Serves as ranking member on the Committee on House Administration Subcommittee on Elections.

D Democratic Terri Sewell

Supports green energy transition investments

Sewell supports federal investments in clean energy and climate change mitigation. She has consistently voted against Republican legislation designed to boost domestic fossil fuel production.

• Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which dedicated $369 billion to energy security and climate initiatives.
• Voted against the Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) that sought to increase domestic production of oil, natural gas, and coal.
• Voted against resolutions aimed at limiting environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) considerations in investment plans.

D Democratic Terri Sewell

Supports public school funding investment

Sewell views public education as crucial for breaking the cycle of poverty and creating a skilled workforce in West Alabama. She emphasizes educational equity regardless of socioeconomic status.

• Emphasizes strengthening public schools to break intergenerational poverty in rural and urban areas.
• Voted against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 (H.R. 28).

“A successful workforce starts with a solid education base. As a product of public schools and the daughter of two educators, I know firsthand the difference that a strong education can make in achieving the American Dream, regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic background. Improving education can help break the cycle of poverty that affects families all across west Alabama.”

D Democratic Terri Sewell

Supports strengthening Social Security benefits

Sewell serves on the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security and advocates for protecting social safety net programs. She supported bipartisan legislation reforming benefit offsets for public sector retirees.

• Serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security.
• Voted for the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (H.R. 82) to reduce Social Security benefit offsets for government retirees and spouses.
• Voted against proposals expanding work requirements for SNAP and TANF in the Limit, Save, Grow Act.