Defense
"National defense is one of the cardinal duties of a statesman." John Adams, January 1815
From the beginning, the United States military has protected us and defended America's ideals at home and abroad. It's a history and tradition of which we are justifiably proud. Today, now more than ever, a strong national defense is critical to our continued well-being. That means giving the men and women in our armed forces the equipment and training that they need to do their jobs, wherever those jobs may take them.
It also means supporting them once they return home and beyond. When a person puts on the uniform for the United States military, they're making a lifelong commitment. That commitment runs both ways.
I believe that there are few things more important than supporting the troops who are defending our nation today and tomorrow. We have a responsibility to those who came before them just as we'll have a responsibility to those who follow.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 8800 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.
“I am proud to have voted ‘Yes’ for the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to revitalize the defense industrial base, secure our supply chains, and improve quality of life for our service members and their families.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed S. 2, the Secure America Act.
The Secure America Act just passed the House and is headed to the President’s desk. This $70 billion dollar legislation is critical funding that supports U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through 2029.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt attended the U.S. Coast Guard ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open Training Center (TRACEN) Birmingham-Southern. Congressman Robert Aderholt attended alongside Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Coast Guard officials, and Alabama leaders.
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On March 20 we marked the beginning of something truly significant, not just for one community, but for all of north Alabama. The announcement of a $2 billion investment in northwest Alabama is more than a milestone. It is a generational opportunity that will help reshape north Alabama’s economy for decades to come.
CHEROKEE, Ala – On Friday, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) spoke alongside local and national leaders at a landmark ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new $2.4 billion public-private defense industrial facility in Cherokee, Alabama.
The facility in Barton Riverfront Industrial Park is part of a broader public-private effort to strengthen the U.S. maritime industrial base, representing more than $2 billion in combined investment and up to 1,000 new manufacturing jobs for the area.
MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala – “Congressman Robert Aderholt announced today that the U.S. Navy will hold a landmark ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new defense industrial facility in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, currently scheduled for March 20.”
“This 2.2 million square foot facility will now be a symbol of U.S. defense, anchoring shipbuilding and maritime production in Northwest Alabama. This major investment will be truly transformative for the Shoals area,” said Congressman Aderholt.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today welcomed the United States Coast Guard’s decision to establish a new training center at the former Birmingham-Southern College campus, ensuring the historic campus will continue to serve those pursuing education, training, and service to the nation.
Haleyville, Ala — Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released the following statement after President Trump launched an attack early Saturday to target the Iranian regime.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, Congressman Robert Aderholt issued the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union Address to Congress:
“Tonight, President Trump delivered a strong and inspiring State of the Union Address to Congress. As the President said, America is strong, prosperous, and respected as our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Friday, January 30, 2026, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) hosted the second annual AUKUS defense industry event in Huntsville, Alabama, bringing together defense and national security leaders from Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States to discuss advanced defense capabilities, strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific, and the role Alabama plays in the future of allied security cooperation.