Rep. Sewell Kicks off "Building a Better Alabama" Infrastructure District Tour with Stops in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa

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Today, Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) began her "Building a Better Alabama" Infrastructure District Tour stopping in Birmingham, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL to highlight the transformational funding from the $1 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. In addition to the funding from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Rep. Sewell also highlighted the $17 million RAISE grant recently awarded to the City of Tuscaloosa will help make improvements to the city and surrounding communities.

The "Building a Better Alabama" Infrastructure District Tour is a series of roundtable discussions, constituency meetings, and site visits throughout Alabama's 7th Congressional District to connect with constituents and local elected officials to discuss the transformational funding from the $1 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

"As we all know, COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the legacy of systemic disinvestment that has prevented many American families from reaching their full potential," Rep. Terri Sewell. "Issues such as the lack of affordable and quality housing, the lack of living wage jobs, and the lack of access to child care have continuously plagued Alabama's 7th Congressional District for years. However, as we recover from the pandemic, I am proud to join with President Biden and Congressional Democrats to ensure that we BUILD BACK BETTER, stronger, and more EQUITABLY than before."

"Today's visit in both Birmingham and Tuscaloosa reinforced that despite the challenges our district faces, with the proper resources and opportunities, our communities will thrive," continued Sewell. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a vital component in ensuring that happens by combating these historic inequalities and uplifting our most underserved communities in transformative ways."

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