Congress Britt touts $2 million secured for Southern Research Institute The Birmingham nonprofit plans lab upgrades to boost preclinical research, biomedical innovation and Alabama’s role in public health priorities. Alex JobinOctober 12, 2026
Congress Strong announces $3 million Tennessee River crossing project in Decatur Officials said the study will examine alignments, traffic needs and community impacts as Decatur pursues relief for crowded river routes. Alex JobinOctober 8, 2026
Congress Rep. Strong secures $2.5 million for Huntsville Hospital emergency generators The DHS Appropriations Act funding is aimed at keeping neonatal, pediatric and maternity care running during outages, severe weather and emergencies. Wesley WalterMay 29, 2026
Congress Katie Britt secures $3 million for UWA, Livingston drainage improvements The federal funding will support campus and city drainage upgrades aimed at reducing flooding and supporting growth in Livingston. Wesley WalterMay 14, 2026
News Sen. Britt secures over $111.3M for Alabama in fiscal funding Senator Katie Britt, R-Ala., secured more than $200.7 million for the state after voting last week to pass a key package of FY26 appropriations... StaffFebruary 2, 2026
Congress Rep. Sewell releases statement on government shutdown Sewell criticized the Republican-led Congress and Trump administration for failing to pass appropriations, leading to a government shutdown. StaffOctober 2, 2025
Congress Sens. Britt, Tuberville sign onto legislation to prevent government shutdowns Britt and Tuberville backed a bill that would prevent federal shutdowns, requiring Congress to stay in D.C. until budget work is done. Alex JobinSeptember 9, 2025
Congress Britt, colleagues push bipartisan bill to permanently end budget brinkmanship The legislation would permanently end the practice of shutting down the federal government and disrupting critical services. StaffSeptember 21, 2023
Aerospace and Defense Britt secures $645 million for Alabama defense priorities The $645 million in funding directly supports the defense communities in every corner of the state. StaffAugust 4, 2023
Congress Britt advances key funds for improvements on Alabama’s waterways The Fiscal Year 2024 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act now moves to the full Senate for consideration. StaffJuly 26, 2023