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Press Releases

May 15, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released a statement on his vote in favor of H.R. 36, the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.

April 16, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement on his vote to repeal the estate tax, better known as the "death tax."

"I was pleased that today the House voted to repeal the death tax. This is another burden on families in the 4th District, Alabama and the nation. At a difficult time when families are dealing with the loss of a loved one, the last thing they need is Uncle Sam knocking at the door with his hand out taking advantage of a family's grief.

April 14, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released a statement on the death of Colbert County native Percy Sledge.

"I was saddened by the news of Percy Sledge's death. His great songs like 'When a Man Loves a Woman' have not only added to America's rich music history, they have brought tremendous pride to his native Leighton, the Shoals and Alabama as a whole.

"Sledge's voice is one of the rich tones that created the "Muscle Shoals Sound." He rightfully has a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.

March 26, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement in regard to President Obama's visit to Alabama.

March 16, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released a statement congratulating schools in the 4th District who are competing in the Capitol Hill Challenge, a stock market education program.

"I want to congratulate students from Brookwood and Hanceville High Schools on their participation in the Capitol Hill Challenge. This program fosters an understanding of the stock market and the American economy.

March 3, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement in regard to the appearance of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before a joint session of Congress.

"It was an honor to be in the House Chamber to listen to Prime Minister Netanyahu. I did not want to pass up the opportunity to hear what the leader of one of America's strongest and most important allies had to say.

February 25, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04), Chairman of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack testified before the Subcommittee.

February 19, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released a statement calling for entries in the 2015 4th District 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.

February 12, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a rare bicameral press conference, House and Senate Republicans gathered to highlight the minority party in the Senate's blockage to funding the Department of Homeland Security. Leadership in both chambers echoed the legislators' call for an end to the filibuster and noted that, unlike Reid-era leadership, the current Senate leadership has promised the opportunity for amendments.

February 11, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement in regard to the announcement of the Dreamvision Company's Soundscape project for Muscle Shoals.