Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million grant to Wallace State Community College (WSCC) of Cullman, Alabama, to build a technical education center that will help workers gain new, in-demand skills. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create 68 jobs.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement after President Trump announced support for farmers impacted by tariffs imposed by China on American farm goods.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement after a Harvard study found that the 4th Congressional District has the highest rate of opioid prescriptions in the country.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee approved an amendment the Congressman introduced to prevent government religious discrimination regarding child welfare agencies.
Haleyville, Ala. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) this evening released the following statement on President Trump's nominee to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court of the United States.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the "Right to Try" bill, sending it to the President's desk.
""I'm very happy that the ‘Right-to-Try" bill has passed the House and Senate. Terminally ill patients should have every chance at hope, no matter how small it might seem. And we should not dampen the light of hope for those who are most in need. I look forward to the President signing this bill into law."
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement upon learning that President Trump plans to use his authority as President to deny Title X Family Planning funding to Planned Parenthood. The organization received an average of nearly $60 million annually from the program.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today joined with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, Governor Ivey and other state leaders to announce an almost three million dollar grant for Tombigbee Electric Cooperative to expand rural broadband in Marion, Fayette and Lamar counties. And also on the $625 million Congressman Aderholt helped secure in the federal budget to improve rural broadband for the rest of the state and country.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today called for entries in the 2018 Congressional Art Competition.
"I am pleased once again to be a sponsor of the United States Congressional Art Competition for high school students within the 4th District. This is an annual nationwide event that recognizes and encourages the artistic talent we have in our district. Students in grades 9-12 are encouraged to compete.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt, released the following statement after meeting with President Trump at the White House to discuss plans for trade.
"Tuesday morning, I met with President Trump at the White House to discuss work on future trade deals that put America and American workers first. Our past trade deals grew the economies of other countries while putting our own citizens in unemployment lines. The President and I agree those days are over.