Rep. Sewell Secures $5 Million for Community Projects in Alabama's 7th Congressional District in FY27 Transportation-HUD Funding Bill

Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that she secured $5,086,138 in federal funding for ten community projects across Alabama's 7th Congressional District in the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Act. The legislation was approved by the House Appropriations Committee on June 3. It now moves to the full House for consideration.

The funding would support critical investments in public safety, affordable housing, infrastructure, economic development, and community revitalization in Jefferson County, Tuscaloosa, and across Alabama's Black Belt.

"These federal investments will help strengthen our communities, improve quality of life, and create new opportunities for the people I represent," said Rep. Sewell. "From replacing aging emergency equipment and improving local infrastructure to revitalizing downtown business districts and expanding community spaces for seniors and families, these projects respond directly to the needs identified by local leaders across Alabama's 7th Congressional District. I will continue fighting to bring federal resources home and ensure that our communities receive the investments they deserve."

Jefferson County

• $1,000,000 for the City of Fultondale's Fire Engine Replacement Project to replace aging emergency response equipment and strengthen public safety capabilities.
• $776,000 for the City of Center Point Senior Center Renovation Project to modernize and improve the facility, allowing it to serve more seniors.
• $460,138 for the City of Irondale Gateway Project to improve community infrastructure and enhance a key entrance corridor into the city.
• $250,000 for the City of Birmingham Fire and Rescue Facility Renovation Project to improve facilities used to train first responders and support public safety operations.
• $250,000 for the Princeton Senior Tower Housing Project in Birmingham toward the development of a 100-unit affordable senior living facility in the historic Arlington Westend neighborhood.

Choctaw County

• $850,000 for the Town of Lisman Community Center Renovation Project to renovate and improve a community facility that serves residents throughout the area, including the addition of temporary housing, a dedicated workforce development training space, an education and safety briefing space, and ADA-compliant restrooms.

Sumter County

• $500,000 for the University of West Alabama's Downtown Livingston Revitalization Initiative to enhance public safety, modernize infrastructure, improve sidewalks and pedestrian access, upgrade lighting, and expand economic opportunities in historic downtown Livingston.

Wilcox County

• $500,000 for the City of Camden Infrastructure Improvement Project to support storm sewer replacement and utility improvements along Whiskey Run Road that will strengthen local infrastructure and improve public services.

Greene County

• $250,000 for the City of Eutaw Community Center Revitalization Project to improve the Robert Young Community Center with a modern exterior design, new metal roofing system, upgraded interior flooring, and full renovation for community and business use.

Tuscaloosa County

• $250,000 for the Tuscaloosa Housing Authority Project to support affordable housing through the development of additional homeownership units for qualified first-time home buyers as a part of the Springer Estate Project.

"While there is still work to do before these investments become law, I am pleased that the House Appropriations Committee recognized the importance of these projects to Alabama's 7th Congressional District," Sewell added. "I will continue working with my colleagues in the House and Senate to secure final passage of these critical investments for our communities."