Press Releases
HALEYVILLE, AL — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement upon the announcement of Dr. Robert Witt's upcoming retirement in August 2016 as Chancellor of the University of Alabama System.
"I want to congratulate Dr. Witt on the announcement of his upcoming retirement. While it is well deserved after his decades of service to higher education, Dr. Witt will be greatly missed.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04), today released the following statement in regard to the proposed nuclear deal with Iran.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement in regard to the Supreme Court of the United States' ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges.
"The Supreme Court's decision regarding same-sex marriage today is greatly disappointing, and I share a heavy-heart with many of my fellow Americans. I believe with this decision the court has crowned itself the arbiter of social and cultural change, rather than just simply interpreting the law.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement in regard to the Supreme Court of the United States' ruling in King v. Burwell.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement in regard to the Russellville Rocket Team winning the annual International Rocketry Challenge at the Paris Air Show.
"I can't begin to tell you how proud I am of this remarkable group of young people from Russellville. I had the honor to meet with them in Washington right before they won the Team America Rocketry Challenge. I could tell from talking with them and hearing about the rockets they were building that this group was destined for great things.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement in regard a bill put forward by Senator John Thune (R-SD) to consolidate National Weather Service offices into six regional offices.
"I have the utmost respect for Senator Thune, however I have to respectfully disagree with this plan to consolidate the country's National Weather Service offices into six regional offices.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement in regard to his vote against granting President Barack Obama "fast track" Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) that would enable final negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) with Pacific Rim nations.
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.
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.
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.