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WASHINGTON — As temperatures hit historic highs this week and Americans across the country flock to cool off in the water, Congressmen Donald Norcross (NJ-01) and Don Bacon (NE-02) have introduced a bipartisan resolution to establish a “National Learn to Swim Week,” which would begin each fourth Sunday of June. Roughly 4,000 people fatally drown in the United States each year – a total that numbers 11 unintentional deaths per day. Children are especially threatened while on the water: Drownings are the leading cause of death among kids aged 1 to 4, the second-leading cause for ages 5 to 14. Ye

On this Juneteenth, I joined Waterbury to affirm the contributions of Black Americans as central to our American story. It is our responsibility to be the storytellers and the messengers and ensure that policy is not just what is written on paper, but also implemented and enforced. It doesn’t matter if the people don’t know.

Birmingham, AL – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released a video message celebrating America's 250th birthday and honoring the generations of Americans who have fought to bring our nation closer to its highest ideals. Watch Rep. Sewell's Independence Day message here. Rep. Sewell: Happy Fourth of July, Alabama! Today, as we celebrate America's 250th birthday, we honor the centuries of Americans who dreamed big, sacrificed greatly, and worked to build a more perfect union. For 250 years, each generation has been called to move America closer to the ideals set forth in our founding docume

Birmingham, AL — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that her office will continue hosting mobile office hours throughout Alabama’s 7th Congressional District during the month of July 2026. These events are designed to bring constituent services directly into local communities, offering residents the opportunity to meet with congressional staff and receive assistance with federal programs and services. “Our mobile office hours are an important way for our team to connect directly with the people we serve,” said Rep. Sewell. “Whether you need help with a federal agency or simply wan