Aderholt Secures $56 Million for Infrastructure, Health, and Education in Alabama’s 4th District

Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-AL4) has successfully secured more than $56 million in federal funding for a slate of infrastructure, healthcare, and education projects across the State’s Fourth Congressional District. The funding was approved by the House Appropriations Committee and now go to the House floor for a vote.

“These projects are about strengthening our infrastructure, supporting our rural communities, and investing in the future of Alabama’s Fourth District,” Aderholt said. “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.”

Aderholt added, “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.”

Below is a breakdown of the key projects and their funding allocations:

• Albertville Regional Airport Expansion (Albertville) – $5,000,000 for capacity expansion aimed at boosting investment, tourism, and economic growth. 
• Career & Technical Education Equipment (Walker Area Community Foundation, Jasper) – $1,100,000 for welding, automotive, diesel, construction, engineering, and other training lab tools.
• Hanceville Affordable Housing (Wallace State Community College) – $2,540,000 to build ten micro-homes with an onsite childcare center and tornado shelter for disadvantaged student families. 
• Health Clinic in Fayette (Fayette Medical Center) – $5,551,812 for a new 22,219 sq ft rural clinic offering primary care, chronic care, and mental health services. 
• I-22 Connector Feasibility Studies (Winston & Franklin Counties) – $5,000,000 to assess a new north–south corridor linking Florence/Muscle Shoals to Interstate 22. 
• Lauderdale County Agriculture Multipurpose Complex – $1,500,000 to build a facility for agricultural education, workforce training, and economic growth. 
• Medical Equipment at UAB St. Vincent’s Blount (Oneonta) – $1,000,000 for a new CT scanner, replacing outdated diagnostic equipment.
• Medical Equipment for Hospital in Winfield (Northwest Regional Health) – $1,147,500 to replace an aging MRI machine and improve imaging. 
• Northeast Alabama Community College Nursing School Equipment (Rainsville) – $273,188 to update simulation labs used in nursing and medical assisting programs. 
• Sanitary Sewer & Septic System Work (Guntersville) – $2,174,898 to eliminate failing septic systems around Lake Guntersville and protect water quality. 
• Snead State Community College Workforce Advancement (Boaz) – $437,500 for additive manufacturing (3D printing) equipment to support careers in aerospace, defense, healthcare, and automotive sectors. 
• Tuscaloosa National Airport Terminal Improvements – $8,500,000 to replace an outdated terminal. 
• U.S. 278/SR 69 St. Bernard Bridge Replacement (Cullman) – $13,500,000 to replace an 82-year-old, high-priority bridge and enhance safety and traffic flow. 
• Waterloo Bridge Replacement (Lauderdale County) – $7,000,000 to replace a weight-restricted, single-lane bridge and support commerce and access. 
• Winston County Road 57 & 61 Resurfacing – $1,553,000 to resurface critical roads leading to Bankhead National Forest. 

These projects will now move to the full House of Representatives for a vote. If approved there, they must then clear the Senate before being signed into law before the work can begin.