Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) announced that over $56 million in federal funding has been secured for community and transportation projects throughout Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District. The funding is part of the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process and has received approval from the House Appropriations Committee. However, these projects must still pass through the remainder of the legislative process before they become law.
“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.”
The list of proposed community project funding includes expansions and upgrades across various sectors:
– $5 million is allocated for Albertville Regional Airport Expansion to increase capacity and support economic growth.
– Walker Area Community Foundation in Jasper will receive $1.1 million for technical education equipment aimed at preparing students for skilled careers.
– Wallace State Community College in Hanceville is set to receive $2.54 million for affordable micro homes with integrated childcare and tornado shelter facilities.
– Fayette Medical Center will see $5.55 million towards constructing a new rural health clinic providing primary care and mental health services.
– Feasibility studies on creating an I-22 connector corridor through Winston & Franklin Counties are supported by $5 million.
– Lauderdale County Agriculture Center Authority receives $1.5 million for an agriculture multipurpose complex.
– UAB St. Vincent’s Blount in Oneonta is allocated $1 million for a new CT scanner.
– Northwest Regional Health in Winfield receives $1.15 million for MRI equipment upgrades.
– Northeast Alabama Community College Nursing School (Rainsville) will obtain over $273,000 for upgraded simulation labs.
– Guntersville is set to benefit from more than $2.17 million for sanitary sewer service implementation near Lake Guntersville.
– Snead State Community College (Boaz) will use nearly $438,000 for 3D printing equipment focused on advanced manufacturing skills.
– Tuscaloosa National Airport Terminal Improvements receive an allocation of $8.5 million.
– The U.S. 278/SR 69 St. Bernard Bridge Replacement in Cullman gets $13.5 million due to its high-priority status for safety reasons.
– Waterloo Bridge Replacement in Lauderdale County is budgeted at $7 million to improve commerce routes.
– Winston County Road resurfacing projects total more than $1.55 million.
Aderholt has represented Alabama’s 4th district since 1997 after succeeding Tom Bevill and previously served in the Alabama House of Representatives https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/A000055. Born in Haleyville, Alabama, he continues to reside there https://aderholt.house.gov/about. He graduated from Birmingham–Southern College with a BA and earned his JD from Samford University https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Aderholt.
