U.S. Senator Katie Britt Directly Secures $900,000 for the Winston County Commission

WASHINGTON , D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security Appropriations, recently directly secured $900,000 for the Winston County Commission in the Fiscal Year (FY) 26 Homeland Security Appropriations Act . This funding will support the replacement of a key drainage structure on County Road 54 at Quarter Creek north of Haleyville that collapsed during a flood in 2022 and has closed the road for over four years. Photo of the collapsed drainage structure from the Winston County Commission This funding will be used to replace a drainage structure which failed in 2022 when two 15-feet diameter pipes collapsed due to flooding from excessive rainfall. Replacement and refurbishment of the bridge and structure is imperative to avoid further damage to the road and residents. This project will also eliminate a 10-mile detour which affects emergency personnel when responding to emergency situations, 29 businesses, a local manufacturer, and residents. “Alabamians know strong infrastructure is the foundation for strong communities. That’s why I’m proud to have secured $900,000 in this appropriations bill for the Winston County Commission,” said Senator Britt. “This funding goes beyond just upgrading a critical drainage structure—it will help emergency services respond more rapidly when every second counts. I look forward to seeing how this commonsense investment results in a stronger and more resilient Winston County community.” “On behalf of the citizens and the Commission, I would like to thank Senator Britt and her dedicated staff in securing Homeland Security Appropriations Funding for this critical project for our County. If Senator Britt had not gotten involved, this project would have never happened due to the County’s limited resources. Thanks again for your support and commitment to the citizens of Winston County,” said Winston County Commission Chairman David Cummings. In total, Senator Britt directly secured more than $14.97 million for Alabama in FY26 Homeland Security appropriations funding. ###