Terri A. Sewell

Rep. Sewell Calls on President Trump to Approve Major Disaster Declaration Following Hurricane Isaias

Position: Rep. Sewell urges President Trump to approve Governor Ivey's request for a Major Disaster Declaration to provide federal assistance for Alabama counties recovering from Hurricane Isaias. The release characterizes federal support as necessary because state and local resources cannot manage the damage.

Washington D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) joined fellow members of the Alabama Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to President Trump supporting Governor Ivey's request for a Major Disaster Declaration for certain Alabama counties to unlock additional federal resources to aid in recovery from Hurricane Isaias. "For the past two weeks, Alabamians have joined together to assist their neighbors with supplies and donations," said Rep. Sewell. "Our emergency managers, first responders, and volunteers are doing all they can with the resources available, but the widespread damage created by Hurricane Isaias cannot be reasonably managed without additional federal support." "I agree with Governor Ivey that a Major Disaster Declaration is essential to provide the federal assistance necessary to support our hardest hit communities," continued Sewell. "I am calling on the president to approve this request as soon as possible. The people of Alabama are resilient, and together we will rebuild our communities stronger than ever." The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act), 42 U.S.C. §§ 5121-5207 § 401 states in part that: "All requests for a declaration by the president that a major disaster exists shall be made by the governor of the affected state." Once the PDA is complete and the state, tribal nation, or territorial government determines that the damage exceeds their resources, the governor or tribal chief executive may submit a declaration request to the president through their FEMA regional office. The president can declare a major disaster for any natural event, including any hurricane, tornado, storm, high water, wind-driven water, tidal wave, tsunami, earthquake, volcanic eruption, landslide, mudslide, snowstorm, or drought, or, regardless of cause, fire, flood, or explosion, that the president determines has caused damage of such severity that it is beyond the combined capabilities of state and local governments to respond. A Major Disaster Declaration provides a wide range of federal assistance programs for individuals and public infrastructure, including funds for both emergency and permanent work. Governor Kay Ivey submitted the request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Alabama as a result of Hurricane Isaias Friday evening. The governor specifically requested individual assistance for Conecuh, Escambia, and Monroe Counties and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians; public assistance, including direct federal assistance, for Baldwin, Barbour, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Coffee, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Dallas, Escambia, Geneva, Henry, Houston, Lowndes, Marengo, Monroe, Perry, Pike, Sumter, Washington, and Wilcox Counties; and hazard mitigation statewide. Permalink: https://sewell.house.gov/2026/10/rep-sewell-calls-on-president-trump-to-approve-major-disaster-declaration-following-hurricane-isaias

Rep. Sewell Demands Immediate Reopening of Akron Post Office After Abrupt Closure Ahead of Midterm Elections

Position: Rep. Sewell demands USPS immediately reopen the Akron Post Office, arguing the abrupt closure without notice jeopardizes residents' ability to receive and return absentee ballots and access mail, and questions whether USPS followed federal requirements for discontinuing postal services.

Akron, AL — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) sent a letter to U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner and Senior Vice President of Facilities and Infrastructure Benjamin Kuo demanding the immediate reopening of the Akron Post Office after USPS abruptly shut down the facility on October 14, 2026, without warning to the community. Sewell spoke out against the closure on social media on Wednesday. The closure came 16 days before the previously announced October 30 closure date and just weeks before the November midterm elections. Residents arrived to find the doors chained shut and their P.O. boxes dismantled, leaving many without clear instructions on how to access their mail at the Moundville location. In her letter, Sewell raised serious concerns about conflicting information from USPS regarding the closure. While USPS cited failed lease negotiations, documentation provided to Sewell's office indicates that the property owner agreed in writing to maintain the existing rental rate through 2031. The property owner also denied issuing the notice to vacate that USPS cited as justification for the closure. Sewell warned that the abrupt closure could jeopardize residents' ability to receive and return absentee ballots in time to be counted. Completed absentee ballots must be received by Hale County by October 27, leaving voters with little time to navigate the disruption. "By shuttering the Post Office without warning, USPS has jeopardized residents' ability to receive and return their absentee ballots in time to be counted," Sewell wrote. "The possibility that eligible voters could be disenfranchised because of USPS's unilateral decision to close this facility, without adequate notice or a plan to protect election mail, is wholly unacceptable." Sewell also questioned whether USPS followed federal requirements governing the suspension or discontinuance of postal services and raised concerns about the agency's failure to provide adequate notice to residents. In her letter, Sewell is requesting that USPS: Sewell requested a written response from USPS by Monday, October 19, 2026. "The residents of Akron, Alabama have the right to access their mail, including but not limited to Social Security checks, medications, bills, and ballots so they can exercise their sacred right to vote in the upcoming election," Sewell wrote. Permalink: https://sewell.house.gov/2026/10/rep-sewell-demands-immediate-reopening-of-akron-post-office-after-abrupt-closure-ahead-of-midterm-elections

Rep. Sewell Leads Bipartisan Letter to Mexican Government Demanding Resolution for Birmingham-Based Vulcan Materials and Alabama Workers

Position: The release calls on the Mexican government to resolve its seizure and occupation of Vulcan Materials property and to respect Vulcan's property rights and the treatment of American workers in Mexico. It references the Defending American Property Abroad Act as part of the broader effort.

Washington D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) led a bipartisan letter to Mexican Ambassador Roberto Lazzeri Montaño expressing concern and outrage regarding the Mexican government's treatment of Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials Company and American workers. The letter is co-led by Reps. August Pfluger (TX-11), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), and Gary Palmer (AL-06). "I am proud to lead this bipartisan letter demanding the fair treatment of Vulcan Materials and Alabama workers in Mexico," said Rep. Sewell. "For almost a decade, senior members of the Mexican government have used illegal tactics to intimidate Vulcan Materials and their workers, including a military seizure of Vulcan-owned property in Mexico. I have worked closely with my colleagues in Congress as we pursued all diplomatic and legislative options, including passing the Defending American Property Abroad (DAPA) Act. I will continue to fight for all the workers in my district who have suffered from illegal trade actions by foreign nations." "Mexico's seizure of Vulcan Materials is a direct threat to American jobs, economic security, and national security," said Rep. Pfluger. "Even after an international tribunal found that Mexico violated its trade obligations by shutting down part of Vulcan's operations, the Mexican government has continued to target this company. That's why the House passed my Defending American Property Abroad Act, making clear the United States will not tolerate the illegal capture of American-owned assets by foreign governments. I'm proud to join my colleagues in this bipartisan effort and advocate for Vulcan Materials." "American companies and workers operating abroad deserve to be treated with fairness," said Rep. Carbajal. "The actions taken against Vulcan Materials are unacceptable and a clear violation of international trade norms. I am joining a bipartisan coalition of my colleagues in demanding an immediate resolution to these illegal actions." "The Mexican government's continued targeting of Vulcan Materials is unacceptable," said Rep. Palmer. "No American company should have its property seized or its operations threatened by a foreign government acting outside the rule of law. Mexico must end these actions, respect Vulcan's property rights, and demonstrate that it intends to be a trustworthy trading partner of the United States. I'm proud to join my colleagues in standing up for Vulcan and American workers." On May 5, 2022, the Mexican government illegally shut down Vulcan's operations via military force. In March of 2023, the Mexican government invaded and occupied Vulcan's property again to benefit CEMEX, a private Mexican company. On September 23, 2024 President López Obrador decreed the property a Naturally Protected Area (NPA) on September 23, 2024, precluding Vulcan from using its property for productive purposes. Now, the Government of Mexico is utilizing baseless criminal charges to re-invade Vulcan's property and potentially seize Vulcan's assets. Earlier this year, Rep. Sewell helped to pass the Defending American Property Abroad (DAPA) Act through the House of Representatives. Sewell previously led Alabama's House delegation in a letter to Mexico's Foreign Relations Secretary Alicia Bárcena demanding a remedy to their illegal invasion and warning of consequences. The letter was also signed by Reps. Robert B. Aderholt (AL-04), Brian Babin (TX-36), Tom Barrett (MI-07), Aaron Bean (FL-04), Sheri Biggs (SC-03), Julia Brownley (CA-26), Tim Burchett (TN-02), John R. Carter (TX-31), Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-06), Ben Cline (VA-06), James Comer (KY-01), J. Luis Correa (CA-46), Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Donald G. Davis (NC-01), Mike Ezell (MS-04), Pat Fallon (TX-04), Shomari Figures (AL-02), Clay Fuller (IN-08), Craig A. Goldman (TX-12), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Addison P. McDowell (NC-06), John J. McGuire III (VA-05), Barry Moore (AL-01), Tim Moore (NC-14), Troy E. Nehls (TX-22), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Mike Rogers (AL-03), David Rouzer (NC-07), Pete Stauber (MN-08), Dale W. Strong (AL-05), William R. Timmons IV (SC-04), Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), Randy K. Weber, Sr. (TX-14), and Daniel Webster (FL-11). The full letter can be found here. Permalink: https://sewell.house.gov/2026/9/rep-sewell-leads-bipartisan-letter-to-mexican-government-demanding-resolution-for-birmingham-based-vulcan-materials-and-alabama-workers

Reps. Sewell and Castor Introduce the Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act

Position: Supports extending the Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration through 2029 to prevent its termination at the end of 2026 and keep premiums down for seniors in standalone prescription drug plans. Opposes the administration's decision to end the demonstration.

Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act would extend Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration through 2029 Washington D.C. — Today, U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (AL-07) and Kathy Castor (FL-14) introduced the Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act, legislation that would prevent the Trump Administration from prematurely ending the Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration and keep monthly premiums down for seniors enrolled in standalone Medicare prescription drug plans. The legislation comes after the Trump Administration announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) would terminate the Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration at the end of 2026. "For seniors living on fixed incomes, every dollar matters. At a time when seniors are already struggling to keep up with the rising cost of groceries, housing, health care, and everyday necessities, the Trump Administration should be doing everything it can to lower costs, not ending a program that is helping seniors afford their prescription drugs," said Rep. Sewell. "Ending the Part D Premium Stabilization Program could mean higher premiums and greater financial strain for millions of seniors. The Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act will help ensure that Medicare beneficiaries have the stability and certainty they deserve." "Every trip to the grocery store and every monthly bill is increasingly painful for my older neighbors," said Rep. Castor. "The added strain of higher prescription drugs costs is the last thing they need, so I will fight to reverse a recent HHS scheme to increase Medicare prescription drug costs for seniors and people with disabilities. The Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act will reverse the HHS scheme, keep premiums down and provide greater certainty on health care costs. Seniors worked hard for their earned Medicare benefits, and I am fighting to keep those benefits affordable and dependable." CMS established the demonstration in 2025 following changes to the Medicare Part D benefit under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), with the goal of helping stabilize premiums for beneficiaries enrolled in standalone prescription drug plans. The IRA made several changes to Medicare prescription drug coverage, including establishing a $2,000 annual cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug costs beginning in 2025. As the redesigned benefit shifted a greater share of prescription drug costs to Part D plans, the Premium Stabilization Demonstration was created to help mitigate premium increases and provide greater stability during the transition. According to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), the demonstration saved seniors $312 on average in 2026. Ending the demonstration could expose beneficiaries to higher premiums beginning in 2027. The Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act would require CMS to: A senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over Medicare, Rep. Sewell has consistently championed efforts to lower prescription drug costs and strengthen access to affordable health care for seniors. She strongly advocated for the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act's prescription drug provisions, and was the only member of Alabama's congressional delegation at the time to vote in favor of the law. The Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act is also cosponsored by Reps. Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Troy Carter (LA-02), J. Luis Castro (CA-46), Jim Costa (CA-21), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01), Henry "Hank" Johnson (GA-04), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Doris O. Matsui (CA-07), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-00), Tom Suozzi (NY-03), Ritchie Torres (NY-15), Lauren Underwood (IL-14), and Marc Veasey (TX-33). Permalink: https://sewell.house.gov/2026/9/reps-sewell-and-castor-introduce-the-affordable-premiums-for-seniors-act

Rep. Sewell Introduces Legislation to Protect College Athletes from Unexpected NIL Tax Bills

Position: Supports legislation requiring automatic federal tax withholding on college athletes' name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation to prevent unexpected tax bills and penalties.

Washington D.C. — As college football season gets underway, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced the Protecting Student-Athletes from Unexpected Tax Liability Act, legislation to help college athletes avoid unexpected federal tax bills and penalties on income they earn through name, image, and likeness (NIL) agreements. "I am thrilled that college athletes are finally being compensated for the tremendous talent, hard work, and value they bring to their schools, communities, and sports," said Rep. Sewell. "But as the NIL landscape continues to evolve, too many young athletes are being asked to navigate complex tax obligations without the knowledge or resources they need." "I have heard troubling stories of student-athletes who were unaware of their tax obligations and later found themselves facing significant tax bills and penalties from the IRS after much of their NIL income had already been spent," continued Sewell. "No young person should be blindsided by an unexpected tax liability simply because they did not understand the complex rules that came with their newfound income. My legislation is a commonsense step toward making sure student-athletes are protected from tax burdens that could follow them long after their playing days are over." The Protecting Student-Athletes from Unexpected Tax Liability Act would require a portion of NIL compensation to be automatically withheld for federal tax purposes, similar to the withholding that occurs with a traditional paycheck. By withholding taxes when NIL income is paid, the legislation would help student-athletes meet their tax obligations throughout the year and reduce the risk of significant, unexpected tax bills and penalties during tax season. Automatic withholding would also simplify tax compliance for student-athletes, many of whom are simultaneously balancing academics, athletics, and the financial responsibilities that come with NIL compensation. The need for this legislation was underscored recently by Sam Acho, a nine-year NFL veteran and former NFL Players Association Vice President, who testified before the House Ways and Means Committee about the financial challenges facing college athletes navigating NIL compensation. Acho shared the example of an 18-year-old college athlete who earned $750,000 in NIL income but, after supporting his family and paying for ordinary living expenses, was left with just over $6,000 and a $320,000 tax bill because he did not understand his tax obligations or make estimated quarterly payments. In his testimony, Acho urged Congress to act and specifically proposed automatic withholding for NIL income as a potential solution. Permalink: https://sewell.house.gov/2026/9/rep-sewell-introduces-legislation-to-protect-college-athletes-from-unexpected-nil-tax-bills

Rep. Sewell Celebrates the FDA Approval of a New Drug for Pancreatic Cancer

Position: Rep. Sewell celebrates FDA approval of daraxonrasib for advanced pancreatic cancer and states that continued investment in lifesaving cancer research is necessary.

Birmingham, AL - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) celebrated the Food and Drug Administration's approval of daraxonrasib, a new drug for treating advanced pancreatic cancer. This drug, taken as two pills a day, is the first treatment that substantially extends the lives of patients with pancreatic cancer. "This is incredible news," celebrated Rep. Sewell. "No family in America has been spared the scourge of cancer, including my own. Having lost my mother, the late Nancy Gardner Sewell, to pancreatic cancer, I know firsthand the heartbreak and devastation this disease can bring to a family. That is why I am overjoyed to join millions of Americans in celebrating this historic victory which will help revolutionize the way we treat pancreatic cancer." "The FDA's approval of daraxonrasib offers new hope to pancreatic cancer patients and their loved ones, and represents a remarkable step forward in our fight against one of the deadliest forms of cancer," continued Rep. Sewell. "Breakthroughs like this one highlight why we must continue investing in lifesaving research - so that one day we will not only be able to treat pancreatic cancer, but cure it!" Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest major cancers, with a five-year survival rate below 20%. This cutting-edge drug, which will be sold under the brand name Rasonque, was approved for patients who have metastatic pancreatic cancer and have already tried chemotherapy. In clinical trials, participants who received daraxonrasib lived for a median of over 13 months, compared with less than seven months for those who received chemotherapy. Some patients who have gotten the drug through clinical trials have lived for years. This new breakthrough comes just months after the passage of the Nancy Gardner Sewell Multi-Cancer Early Detection Act, a bipartisan law that ensures seniors on Medicare can get access to the latest lifesaving cancer screening tests. Co-sponsored by Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) and Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX), the bill was one of the most sponsored bill in the 199th Congress with 339 House co-sponsors and 68 Senate co-sponsors and was signed into law by President Trump on February 3, 2026. Permalink: https://sewell.house.gov/2026/8/rep-sewell-celebrates-the-fda-approval-of-a-new-drug-for-pancreatic-cancer

Rep. Sewell Statement on Announcement of Special Session of Alabama Legislature

Position: Rep. Sewell opposes Alabama's special legislative session to redraw congressional districts, arguing it would dilute African American voting power and violate the Voting Rights Act. She pledges to defend the existing court order against redistricting.

Birmingham, AL — U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement regarding Governor Kay Ivey's announcement of a special session of the Alabama Legislature to dilute the voting power of African American voters: "Alabama Republicans are wasting no time eliminating representation for African Americans in our state. Despite Black voters making up nearly one-third of Alabama's electorate, Republican state leaders are desperate to revert us back to a map that silences our voices, dilutes our power, and denies us a fair seat at the table. "This corrupt move runs counter to everything John Lewis and civil rights leaders marched, fought, and bled for. It threatens to roll back centuries of hard-fought progress and demonstrates exactly why the protections of the Voting Rights Act were needed in the first place. "The court order barring Alabama from redrawing its map still stands, and our litigating partners are ready to vigorously defend it. We will not take this sitting down. Our communities are prepared to organize, mobilize, and demand the fair representation that we as Alabama voters deserve. Permalink: https://sewell.house.gov/2026/5/rep-sewell-statement-on-announcement-of-special-session-of-alabama-legislature

Rep. Sewell Votes NO on Republicans' Partisan Farm Bill that Slashes Food Assistance

Position: Rep. Sewell opposes H.R. 7567 because it includes a $187 billion cut to SNAP over five years, which she characterizes as harmful to food-insecure families. She also criticizes the bill's endorsement of tariffs and trade policies she believes harm farmers and increase food costs.

Washington D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted against H.R. 7567, also known as the Farm Bill, which cements Republicans' $187 billion cut to SNAP—the largest cut to food assistance in history—for the next five years. "Despite our successful efforts to secure provisions that would benefit rural Alabama, House Republicans have made it impossible for me to support this Farm Bill by continuing their cruel cuts to SNAP," said Rep. Sewell. "At a time when so many Alabama families are already struggling with rising grocery costs, I cannot support a bill that would continue take food out of the mouths of hungry children, seniors, and veterans. Moreover, this version of the Farm Bill rubberstamps Trump's reckless tariffs and his war on Iran which are hurting Alabama farmers and contributing to the soaring price of food, energy, fertilizer, and farming equipment." "I hope that my Senate colleagues will remove these cruel cuts to food assistance so that I can support a strong, bipartisan Farm Bill that meets the needs of Alabama's farmers and working families," continued Sewell. Rep. Sewell secured a number of key wins for Alabama, including provisions to: Permalink: https://sewell.house.gov/2026/4/rep-sewell-votes-no-on-republicans-partisan-farm-bill-that-slashes-food-assistance

Rep. Sewell Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Gutting the Voting Rights Act

Position: Rep. Sewell opposes the Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais that weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. She calls for Congress to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore full VRA protections and ensure equal voting rights for Black and minority voters.

Washington D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act: "Today's decision is a devastating blow to American democracy and a death sentence for the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The right-wing Supreme Court has not only turned its back on decades of precedent and ignored the intent of Congress and the will of the people, but it has weakened the foundational principle safeguarding fair representation for Black and minority voters. "For decades, Section 2 has been the essential tool that allowed minority voters to challenge discriminatory maps and defend our right to meaningful political power. By gutting it, the Court has made it easier for bad actors to discriminate and harder for us to fight that discrimination in court. The decision is a gift to President Trump and his voter suppression scheme, making it easier for Republicans to steal congressional seats by diluting the voices of Black and minority voters. "As the representative of Alabama's 7th District—a district whose very existence was secured through the Voting Rights Act—I know firsthand what is at stake. This decision will determine whether communities like ours can elect leaders who understand their lived experiences and fight for their needs. Its impact will not be confined to one state or one election cycle. It will shape who gets heard in our democracy, who gets counted, and whose voice gets left behind. "The attacks on our voting rights are coming from every angle. Now more than ever, communities across the nation must mobilize and vote like we've never voted before. If the Court won't protect the rights of Black and minority voters, Congress must act. We must revise and pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore the full protections of the VRA. And we must reaffirm, through action, that every American deserves an equal voice in our democracy. "The right to vote is the lifeblood of our democracy. In the spirit of John Lewis, we will continue to make 'Good Trouble' until the promise of democracy is real for all." Permalink: https://sewell.house.gov/2026/4/rep-sewell-statement-on-supreme-court-ruling-gutting-the-remaining-protections-of-the-voting-rights-act

Rep. Sewell Presses HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Comments Suggesting Black Children Should Be “Re-Parented”

Washington D.C. — Today, during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) questioned Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about his previous comments suggesting that Black children with ADHD should be "re-parented." Sewell pressed the Secretary to clarify and account for those remarks, which he now falsely denies. In her opening, Sewell noted that the Secretary has made "a number of outlandish and frankly disturbing comments—both before and during [his] tenure as Secretary of Health and Human Services." Sewell cited a 2024 interview in which Kennedy discussed ADHD diagnoses among Black children and suggested that some should be "re-parented." When asked directly about his comments, Kennedy falsely denied making them despite publicly accessible online footage. Sewell pressed Kennedy about his qualifications, noting that he is not a board-certified physician, has no medical degree, and has never parented a Black child. She underscored the implications of his comments, stating that despite this lack of medical training, he appeared to suggest "that the federal government should take Black children away from their families, re-parent them, and send them off to 'wellness farms' instead of providing them with evidence-based medical care." Sewell reminded the Secretary of our nation's "long and painful history of separating Black children from their families," from slavery to Jim Crow to modern child-welfare disparities. She emphasized that Black children are still removed from their homes at disproportionately high rates, often due to systemic bias rather than actual harm. "For you to suggest that Black families are not capable of raising their own children is deeply offensive," Sewell said. Sewell also implored the Secretary to consider the impact of his words given the enormous power he yields. "When you suggest re-parenting Black children, when you sow doubt about the safety of vaccines, and when you promote unproven statements that have no basis in science, you endanger the lives of everyone across this nation." Sewell concluded, "I expect, and the American people expect, that you choose your words with sincereness and with seriousness—the seriousness that your position demands. American lives are at stake, and it's time that you start acting like it, sir." Click play to view the video or follow this link https://youtu.be/qS___l6XzM4?si=fg_-5RmqDl9AuRbC Permalink: https://sewell.house.gov/2026/4/rep-sewell-presses-hhs-secretary-robert-f-kennedy-jr-on-comments-suggesting-black-children-should-be-re-parented