Years in Office
14
Bills Sponsored
118
Bills Co-Sponsored
3017
Committees
2
Terri Sewell Biography
Terri Sewell began her career as a civil rights attorney, advocating for voting access and economic justice in Alabama. Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010, she represents Alabama’s 7th District. Sewell has prioritized expanding health care access, strengthening voting rights, and promoting job growth in underserved communities. She played a leading role in reauthorizing the Voting Rights Act and serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, where she advances initiatives for economic equity. Sewell is recognized for her collaborative approach and commitment to amplifying the voices of her constituents.
Education
- J.D., Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA(1992)
- M.A. in First Class Honors, Oxford University, Oxford, England(1988)
- B.A., Cum laude, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ(1986)
Professional History
U.S. Senator
(2011-Present)Representing Alabama in the Senate
Attorney
Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Chief Judge U.w. Clemon, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama, Birmingham, Al
Treasurer and Chair, St. Vincent’s Foundation
Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Terri Sewell's congressional service.
Voting Rights Advancement
Introduced and championed the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Rural Broadband Expansion
Secured federal funding to expand high-speed broadband internet access in underserved rural communities in Alabama.
Historic Preservation Funding
Helped obtain funding for the preservation of civil rights landmarks, including the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma.
Healthcare Access
Advocated for and secured resources to support rural hospitals and expand healthcare services in Alabama’s Black Belt region.
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