Congressman Robert Aderholt, Chairman of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, announced the House passage of the final four Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills. This marks the completion of all twelve annual spending bills for the year.
The bills that passed include those covering Defense; Homeland Security; Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development.
“I was honored to lead the effort to rein in spending and secure an America First future, while also ensuring these bills provide funding for critical projects that support jobs and growth in our districts,” said Congressman Aderholt. “Moving all 12 appropriations bills through the finish line is Congress’ first responsibility, but also the heaviest. Yesterday, we acted on that responsibility and delivered real results and real savings for all Americans.”
“For my part, I believe the Labor-HHS bill carefully balanced responsible fiscal stewardship while maintaining key investments in biomedical research, schools, and public health. Thanks to negotiations on a bicameral, bipartisan level, funding decisions moved through a deliberate, member-driven process on all appropriations bills that emphasize transparency, accountability, and timely consideration,” Aderholt added.
“Enactment of full-year appropriations implements provisions that keep our nation strong, secure, and competitive. We’ve shown that when committees assert their authority and do the work, results happen.”
Aderholt secured a total of $56.2 million in funding for community projects across Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District through these measures. The most recent package included $44.5 million; $9.5 million came from the Agriculture bill; $2.1 million from Interior-related agencies. These funds are aimed at strengthening infrastructure and rural healthcare.
Some specific projects funded include $5 million for feasibility studies on an I-22 connector in Winston and Franklin Counties; $13.5 million for replacing St. Bernard Bridge in Cullman with improved approaches; $8.5 million for terminal improvements at Tuscaloosa National Airport; $5 million for expansion at Albertville Regional Airport; $7 million for Waterloo Bridge replacement benefiting Tennessee River commerce; $2.54 million to build affordable tiny homes with childcare facilities at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville; $1.5 million for an agriculture multipurpose complex in Lauderdale County; and over $1.5 million to resurface roads accessing recreation areas in Winston County.
“I’m proud of the key investments made possible through the appropriations process, these investments strengthen our rural communities and improve the quality of life for Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District.”
The appropriations package will now move to the Senate where it is expected to pass next week before being signed into law by the President.
Robert Aderholt has represented Alabama’s 4th district since 1997 after succeeding Tom Bevill https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Aderholt. He previously served in the Alabama House of Representatives before joining Congress https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/A000055. Born in Haleyville in 1965, Aderholt graduated from Birmingham–Southern College with a BA in 1987 and earned his JD from Samford University three years later.
