Aderholt Secures More Than $56 Million In FY26 Community Projects For Alabama’s Fourth District

Image August 12, 2025 Press Release Projects Advance Out of House Appropriations Committee – Await Final Passage Washington, D.C. – Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) announced today that he has secured more than $56 million in federal funding for community and transportation projects across Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) appropriations process. These projects have been approved by the House Appropriations Committee but have not yet been signed into law and will continue through the full legislative process before receiving final approval. “These projects are about strengthening our infrastructure, supporting our rural communities, and investing in the future of Alabama’s Fourth District,” said Aderholt. “From modernizing transportation, to expanding healthcare access, from boosting workforce training to enhancing economic development, these investments will directly benefit the people who call our communities home. I am committed to seeing these priorities through as the FY26 process moves forward.” “I have long said that I want to make sure the people of the Fourth District get a fair share of the money they send to Washington in federal taxes, and these projects are a clear example of that commitment in action.” Community Project Funding
Requests Albertville
Regional Airport Expansion (Albertville, AL) – $5,000,000 Expands
airport capacity to boost corporate investment, tourism, and regional economic
growth. Career and
Technical Education Center Equipment (Walker Area Community Foundation, Jasper,
AL) –$1,100,000 Purchases
equipment for welding, automotive, diesel, construction, engineering, and other
technical training labs to prepare students for high-demand careers and
strengthen the local workforce. Hanceville
Affordable Housing (Wallace State Community College, Hanceville, AL) – $2,540,000 Constructs 10
micro homes with an integrated childcare center and tornado shelter to provide
affordable housing and support services for disadvantaged student families. Health Clinic in
Fayette, AL (Fayette Medical Center) –
$5,551,812 Builds a new
22,219-square-foot rural health clinic offering comprehensive primary care,
chronic care management, and mental health services for underserved communities. I-22 Connector
Feasibility Studies (Winston & Franklin Counties, AL) – $5,000,000 Studies to
create a north-south corridor linking Florence/Muscle Shoals to I-22, improving
safety and economic opportunities. Lauderdale County
Agriculture Multipurpose Complex (Lauderdale County Agriculture Center
Authority) –
$1,500,000 Creates a
public facility to expand agricultural education, workforce training, and
economic development opportunities in the region. Medical Equipment
at UAB St. Vincent’s Blount (Oneonta, AL) –
$1,000,000 Purchases a
new CT scanner to replace outdated equipment, ensuring faster, higher-quality
diagnostics for patients. Medical Equipment
for Hospital in Winfield, AL (Northwest Regional Health) –
$1,147,500 Replaces an
end-of-life MRI machine to enhance diagnostic imaging capabilities and keep
rural patients close to home for care. Northeast Alabama
Community College Nursing School Equipment (Rainsville, AL) – $273,188 Upgrades
simulation labs for nursing and medical assisting programs to address critical
healthcare staffing shortages in the region. Sanitary Sewer
Service Implementation and Septic System Elimination (Guntersville, AL) –
$2,174,898 Eliminates
failing septic tanks near Lake Guntersville to prevent environmental
contamination and improve water quality. Snead State
Community College Workforce Advancement (Boaz, AL) – $437,500 Purchases
additive manufacturing (3D printing) equipment to prepare students for careers
in aerospace, defense, healthcare, and automotive industries. Tuscaloosa National
Airport Terminal Improvements (Tuscaloosa, AL) – $8,500,000
Replaces
the outdated terminal to meet current and future operational needs. U.S. 278/SR 69 St.
Bernard Bridge Replacement (Cullman, AL) – $13,500,000
Replaces
an 82-year-old bridge rated “high priority” for replacement, enhancing safety
and traffic flow. Waterloo Bridge
Replacement (Lauderdale County, AL) – $7,000,000 Replaces a
weight-restricted, one-lane bridge, improving commerce and transportation
access. Winston County Road
57 and 61 Resurfacing (Winston County, AL) – $1,553,000 Resurfaces key county
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