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Like most places today, the Coronavirus is dominating a lot of the talk on Capitol Hill. As it has become clear that China's efforts to contain the virus have failed, and there have now been deaths in the U.S., concern has grown about a possible outbreak here at home. We've seen that concern directly with what has happened on Wall Street with the markets.
With all this news, and the almost non-stop coverage in the media, it would be easy to become panicked. But instead of panic, it's better to be prepared and informed.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released a statement calling for entries in the 2020 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.
Now that the President has been rightfully acquitted, it's time to move on. With this behind us, this is a new beginning for the President and our nation to focus on growing our economy, strengthening our military and restoring our values.
America can lead this century just like we led the last century. I call on all Americans to join with us to work towards an even better and brighter future.
"I completely agree with President Trump that the State of the Union is stronger than ever before. The President put in front of the American people how much better off we are today than we were even three years ago.
"I was very pleased to see that the President put an emphasis on three areas that are important to me: continuing to grow our economy, rebuilding America's strength, both at home and abroad, and protecting the most vulnerable among us.
On Tuesday night, February 4th, 2020, President Donald Trump will deliver his third State of the Union address and his 4th overall message to a joint session of Congress. A President's first speech to Congress is not officially called a State of the Union because it is delivered just weeks after taking office. Instead, it is simply referred to as an Address to Congress.
Washington — Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt, (AL-04) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted in favor of the USMCA agreement.
"I was proud to cast a vote in support of legislation to implement the upcoming USMCA Trade Agreement. This agreement has been a signature priority of the Trump administration, modernizing the 25-year-old NAFTA to make improvements supporting continued economic growth and American jobs.
Washington — Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt, (AL-04) released the following statement after House Democrats voted to impeach President Donald J. Trump.
Today is a sad day for the United States. Our duly-elected President, Donald Trump, was impeached by House Democrats compelled by partisanship, not by facts. I was proud to stand with President Trump, joining my Republican colleagues and several Democrats to vote no.
Washington — Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt, (AL-04) released the following statement on his efforts to secure $102 million to assure clearing rape kit backlogs are made a priority in 2020 federal spending. The $102 million will go to the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant program.
"There is an old legal saying – "justice delayed is justice denied." For thousands of victims of sexual assault across our country, including Alabama, justice has been delayed because of the wait time for DNA evidence to be examined.
Washington — Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt, (AL-04) released the following statement on his efforts to secure funding in the 2020 Federal Budget to continue to expand rural broadband access.
"Two years ago, I led the effort in Congress to create the ReConnect Program, which provides loans and grants to help expand broadband infrastructure to rural America. As a result, USDA is investing millions of dollars to improve internet connectivity in rural Alabama, bringing new economic development opportunities to our communities.
Washington — Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt, (AL-04) released the following statement in regard to funding for NASA and the Space Launch System program, which is funded at a total budget figure of $22.6 billion, an increase of $1.1 billion above the FY 2019 level.
"Today is a significant day for Marshall Space Flight Center's continued leadership in our nation's focus on space. There are four main ways that this bill is important: