11/12/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/12/2025 19:53
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to end the Democrat shutdown and fund the federal government through the end of January. The measure also provides full-year funding for the Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration; Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MilCon-VA); and Legislative Branch appropriations bills.
"It's time to get the government back up and running. This legislation not only funds critical federal operations but also supports several health and workforce development projects across Alabama's Fourth District."
"Despite what the national media may say, Democrats were entirely responsible for this shutdown and the hardships it caused for so many Americans. You can't claim to be protecting healthcare while at the same time forcing people to go without pay and struggle to put food on the table. That just doesn't add up."
Key Fourth District Investments in the Agriculture Bill
In addition to reopening the government, Congressman Aderholt secured funding for several key community projects across Alabama's Fourth Congressional District through the full-year Agriculture appropriations measure which passed as part of this bill. These investments strengthen rural healthcare, workforce training, and community infrastructure:
"These projects are exactly the kind of targeted, community-driven investments that make a real difference for the people of Alabama's Fourth District," Aderholt said. "By improving healthcare access and expanding job training opportunities, we're ensuring that our rural communities continue to thrive."
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