Education
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) announced today that he has secured more than $56 million in federal funding for community and transportation projects across Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) appropriations process. These projects have been approved by the House Appropriations Committee but have not yet been signed into law and will continue through the full legislative process before receiving final approval.
Russellville, AL – Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL‑04) today attended the ceremonial groundbreaking for a new library and multipurpose community center in Russellville after successfully securing $3,892,000 in federal funding for the project through the Community Project Funding initiative. The facility is slated to become a centerpiece of community life and access in this rural area.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, welcomed newly appointed Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to testify on the Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget request.
Washington, D.C. –Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) issued the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump’s Address to Congress this evening:
"Tonight, President Donald Trump reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the American people by outlining a bold and decisive agenda that prioritizes national security, economic growth, and the protection of our borders. His leadership continues to drive historic progress for our nation, and I stand in full support of his efforts to restore American strength at home and abroad.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) is pleased to announce that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has approved a $300,000 grant for the Town of Mentone to support the renovation and revitalization of Moon Lake Village. This funding, combined with $300,000 in local contributions, will provide a total of $600,000 for improvements to this historic community asset on Lookout Mountain.
For immediate release: April 18, 2023
WASHINGTON—Today Congressman Robert Aderholt pressed U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on the proposed Title IX regulations allowing biological males to participate in women’s sports.
“Under these proposed rules, a mediocre male athlete can simply identify as a female and go in to dominate women’s sports. Simply put I just have to ask you, do you think this is fair to biological girls?” asked Congressman Aderholt.
"Knowledge is power." Thomas Jefferson, January 1820
Most people understand the importance of education to their lives, but unfortunately, not everyone has the same educational opportunities. Government can have an important role to play in improving education for all citizens. Sometimes the real question is, who is in the best position to determine what improvements are to be made, and how will they be implemented.