Aderholt supports continuing resolution ending longest government shutdown in history

November 12, 2025 - WASHINTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-AL04) voted in favor of passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to end the Senate Democrats' government shutdown and fund the federal government through the end of January. The measure also provides full-year funding for the Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration; Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MilCon-VA); and Legislative Branch appropriations bills.

"It's time to get the government back up and running," said Rep. Aderholt. "This legislation not only funds critical federal operations but also supports several health and workforce development projects across Alabama's Fourth District."

"Despite what the national media may say, Democrats were entirely responsible for this shutdown and the hardships it caused for so many Americans," said Aderholt. "You can't claim to be protecting healthcare while at the same time forcing people to go without pay and struggle to put food on the table. That just doesn't add up."

Aderholt said that there are key Fourth District Investments in the Agriculture Bill.

In addition to reopening the government, Congressman Aderholt secured funding for several key community projects across Alabama's Fourth Congressional District through the full-year Agriculture appropriations measure which passed as part of this bill. These investments strengthen rural healthcare, workforce training, and community infrastructure:

Fayette, AL – Health Clinic Construction $5,551,812 to construct a new 16,500-square-foot Rural Health Clinic serving Fayette County residents.

Winfield, AL – Hospital Medical Equipment $1,147,500 for Northwest Regional Health to purchase and install new MRI equipment, expanding diagnostic capabilities in Marion County.

Boaz, AL – Snead State Community College Workforce Advancement Center - $437,500 to develop a new training center focused on high-demand trades and workforce development programs.

Oneonta, AL – UAB St. Vincent's Blount Medical Equipment $1,000,000 for the purchase of new CT scanner equipment at St. Vincent's Blount Hospital, improving local access to advanced imaging technology.

Jasper, AL – Career and Technical Education Center Equipment. $1,100,000 to purchase equipment for welding, automotive, diesel labs, construction, engineering, and related areas.

Rainsville, AL – Northeast Alabama Community College Nursing School Equipment $273,188 for the renovation of and new equipment for simulation labs for the Nursing and Medical Assisting programs.

"These projects are exactly the kind of targeted, community-driven investments that make a real difference for the people of Alabama's Fourth District," Aderholt said. "By improving healthcare access and expanding job training opportunities, we're ensuring that our rural communities continue to thrive."