Terri A. Sewell

Terri A. Sewell

Democrat · U.S. Representative for Alabama's 7th district

15 sponsored · 580 cosponsored

Age 61 · In office since 2011

Contact their office: (202) 225-2665 · 1035 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Of the bills they sponsored: 15 are in committee.

The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.

In committee 15 bills

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Terri Sewell (D-AL)

Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act of 2026

H.R. 10374 Health

A Democratic bill with 20 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Sep 14

This bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to keep the Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration going under the Medicare program.

Yes· 2 of 8

  • Scored +8

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The legislation is titled the Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act of 2026 and directly protects Medicare beneficiaries from rising prescription drug plan premiums.

  • Scored +8

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    Retired individuals enrolled in Medicare Part D are directly protected from premium hikes through the continuation of the stabilization demonstration.

No question was scored the opposite.

Terri Sewell (D-AL)

Protecting Student Athletes from Unexpected Tax Liability Act

H.R. 10236 Taxation

A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Ways and Means · Sep 2

This bill requires income tax withholding at the source for name, image, and likeness payments made to student athletes who are independent contractors.

Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +6

    Would students be better off under this?

    Student athletes gain financial predictability by avoiding large, unexpected year-end tax obligations.

  • Scored +5

    Does this make college cost less?

    The bill helps students avoid unexpected tax liabilities and penalties through systematic withholding.

No question was scored the opposite.

Terri Sewell (D-AL)

LIFT Act

H.R. 8864 Taxation

A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Ways and Means · May 15

This bill aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It establishes a tax credit for issuers of "American infrastructure bonds" to encourage infrastructure investment.

Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +5

    Would union members be better off under this?

    The bill mandates compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act for projects using the bond proceeds.

  • Scored +5

    Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?

    The bill requires projects financed by these bonds to comply with the Davis-Bacon Act labor standards.

No question was scored the opposite.

Terri Sewell (D-AL)

Maternal Vaccination Act

H.R. 8153 Health

A Democratic bill with 67 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Mar 27

This bill seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act. The primary goal is to address maternal vaccination awareness and equity.

Yes· 2 of 10

  • Scored +5

    Would women be better off under this?

    The bill specifically addresses the health and vaccination needs of pregnant and postpartum individuals.

  • Scored +5

    Does this improve care during pregnancy, childbirth and after birth?

    The bill increases funding and focuses on vaccination rates and care for pregnant and postpartum individuals.

No question was scored the opposite.

Terri Sewell (D-AL)

Maternal Vaccination Act

H.R. 8024 Health

A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Mar 19

This bill aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. The bill focuses on increasing maternal vaccination awareness and equity.

Yes· 2 of 9

  • Scored +5

    Would women be better off under this?

    The bill focuses on maternal vaccination awareness and support for pregnant and postpartum individuals.

  • Scored +5

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The bill specifically includes a mandate to increase vaccination rates among pregnant and postpartum individuals from racial and ethnic minority groups.

No question was scored the opposite.

Terri Sewell (D-AL)

To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to modify provisions relating to rural decentralized water systems grants.

H.R. 7921 Water Resources Development

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development · Apr 3

H.R. 7921 modifies the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act regarding grants for rural decentralized water systems. The bill allows the Secretary to provide grants to private nonprofit organizations.

Yes· 2 of 25

  • Scored +10

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    The bill is specifically and exclusively targeted at improving rural decentralized water systems.

  • Scored +9

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    Directly provides subgrants to those earning less than 60% of the median nonmetropolitan income.

The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill increases funding limits from $15,000 to $20,000 for specific grants.

  • Scored -1

    Does this reduce what the federal government owes?

    The bill increases grant funding and extends program deadlines, which may slightly increase federal spending.

Terri Sewell (D-AL)

Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025

H.R. 6894 Health

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Dec 18

This bill aims to expand and speed up access to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs under Medicare.

Yes· 2 of 9

  • Scored +8

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    Directly benefits Medicare recipients by expanding access to critical rehabilitation services.

  • Scored +8

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    Retirees are primary users of Medicare and would benefit from expanded rehabilitation access.

No question was scored the opposite.

Terri Sewell (D-AL)

Rural Health Training Opportunities Act

H.R. 5377 Health

A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Ways and Means · Sep 16

This bill seeks to amend section 2008 of the Social Security Act.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +5

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    The bill prioritizes health profession training projects that serve and reside within rural communities.

  • Scored +5

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The bill aims to address health profession workforce shortages in rural areas by prioritizing grant applications that serve those communities.

No question was scored the opposite.

Terri Sewell (D-AL)

Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025

H.R. 4731 Health

A Democratic bill with 14 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Jul 23

This bill aims to increase the number of doctor training positions available across the country. The government will add 2,000 new residency positions each year from fiscal year 2026 through 2032.

Yes· 2 of 8

  • Scored +7

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    The bill specifically targets increased residency positions for rural area hospitals.

  • Scored +7

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The bill aims to reduce physician shortages by increasing residency positions, particularly in underserved areas.

No question was scored the opposite.

Terri Sewell (D-AL)

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 Armed Forces and National Security

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Armed Services · Jul 14

This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to start a five-year pilot program. Under this program, pregnancy would be treated as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select.

Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +6

    Would women be better off under this?

    The bill specifically targets pregnancy as a qualifying event, which directly benefits women's healthcare options.

  • Scored +5

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The bill enhances healthcare access by allowing pregnancy to serve as a qualifying event for TRICARE Select enrollment.

No question was scored the opposite.

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