Aderholt Highlights Local Partnerships, Federal Investments During Remarks to Fourth District Municipal Leaders

August 20, 2026 - GUNTESVILLE, AL - Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) spoke Thursday in Guntersville to municipal leaders from across Alabama's Fourth Congressional District, highlighting his work in Congress to strengthen local communities, support rural healthcare and workforce development, invest in critical infrastructure, and ensure the federal government remains a strong partner to cities and towns.

Aderholt thanked the mayors, council members, clerks, municipal employees, and other local officials in attendance for their service to communities throughout the Fourth District. He emphasized that local leaders are often best positioned to understand the needs of the people they serve and reaffirmed his office's commitment to working alongside them.

"The Fourth Congressional District is fortunate to have strong local leaders who understand their communities and work hard for the people they serve," said Aderholt. "The federal government should be a partner where it can help, and it should get out of the way when local leaders are better positioned to make the decision."

During his remarks, Aderholt discussed ongoing appropriations work in Washington and his priorities as Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. He highlighted efforts to strengthen America's workforce, support rural healthcare, invest in lifesaving medical research, and ensure taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly and transparently.

He also talked about the upcoming midterm election, and the rise of socialism in the Democrat party and the existential threat it poses to our nation and way of life.

A significant portion of Aderholt's remarks focused on Community Project Funding requests for Fiscal Year 2027. Projects requested by Aderholt and approved in committee total $96,760,130, with proposed investments in water and wastewater infrastructure, rural hospitals, workforce training, public safety, libraries, transportation, and other essential community needs.

Among the projects Aderholt highlighted were more than $12 million for modernization of Lakeland Community Hospital in Winston County; $10 million to expand public water service in rural areas of Marion County; nearly $10 million for an Accelerated Defense Manufacturing Training Center at Northwest Shoals Community College; and $8.5 million for a new Career Technical Center in Blount County.

Speaking in Marshall County, Aderholt also highlighted the recently awarded $16.17 million BUILD Grant to replace the Swayback Bridge on Hustleville Road. The competitive Department of Transportation award is the only BUILD Grant awarded in Alabama this year. Aderholt worked closely with local leaders on the project and wrote Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urging the Department to give Marshall County's application strong consideration.

"This is a good example of what can happen when local officials build a strong case and we work together to make sure Washington understands the need," Aderholt said. "Each of these projects begins with a local need identified by people who know the community best. That is why the partnership between municipal leaders and my office is so important."

Aderholt also discussed America's 250th anniversary and his service as an America 250 Commissioner, noting that the anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate the nation's history while renewing a commitment to the values that continue to strengthen cities and towns throughout the Fourth District.

"My office in Washington and our district offices are always open to you," Aderholt told the Fourth District leaders. "Please never hesitate to reach out when we can help your community navigate a federal agency, identify a grant opportunity, or advocate for a project that serves the public good."