Rep. Sewell Secures Additional $6.9 Million for Community Projects Across Alabama's 7th Congressional District in FY27 Funding Bills

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that she secured an additional $6,983,968 in federal funding for nine community projects in Alabama's 7th Congressional District in the remaining Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) funding bills approved by the House Appropriations Committee. That is in addition to the $5 million previously announced in the FY27 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act. The bills now move to the full House for consideration.

The funding was included in FY27 Agriculture-Rural Development, Commerce-Justice-Science, Interior-Environment, and Labor, Health and Human Services appropriations bills approved by the House Appropriations Committee earlier this month. Together, these investments would strengthen healthcare access, improve public safety, support workforce development, and modernize critical infrastructure throughout Jefferson County, Tuscaloosa, and the Black Belt.

"Whether it's helping a rural hospital keep its doors open, ensuring an ambulance is available when someone faces an emergency, equipping law enforcement with the tools they need to keep communities safe, or investing in the next generation of healthcare professionals, these projects address some of the most pressing needs facing Alabama's 7th Congressional District," said Rep. Sewell. "I am proud to have secured funding for these local projects, and I will continue working to ensure that they are passed by Congress and signed into law."

Jefferson County

• $716,000 for the Alabama Regional Medical Services Construction and Renovation Project through HRSA. Funding would support renovations to ARMS healthcare facilities, helping expand access to quality healthcare services for patients throughout the Birmingham area.
• $772,700 for the Hoover Police Department Public Safety Upgrades Project through the COPS Technology and Equipment Program. Funding would support the purchase of patrol vehicles, emergency response vehicles, and equipment for the department's Drone First Responder Program, reducing response times and enhancing emergency communications.
• $772,700 for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Equipment Project through the COPS Technology and Equipment Program. Funding would expand public safety technology infrastructure through the purchase of unmanned aircraft systems and the deployment of additional public safety cameras.

Tuscaloosa County

• $1,000,000 for the DCH Kitchen Renovation Project through HRSA. Funding would support a comprehensive renovation of the main kitchen at DCH's main campus, modernizing a critical component of patient care operations.

Marengo County

• $803,000 for the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Equipment and Facility Improvements Project through the USDA Rural Community Facilities Program. Funding would support equipment purchases and facility improvements needed to train the next generation of healthcare professionals in Alabama.

Clarke County

• $1,000,000 for the Grove Hill Rural Emergency Hospital Infrastructure Improvement Project through the USDA Rural Community Facilities Program. Funding would support critical upgrades and capital improvements at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital, helping ensure continued access to healthcare services in rural Alabama.

Dallas County

• $772,700 for the Dallas County Sheriff's Office Project through the COPS Technology and Equipment Program. Funding would support the purchase of vehicles and equipment to restore law enforcement capacity following tornado damage that destroyed numerous Sheriff's Office assets.

Greene County

• $400,000 for the Greene County Emergency Access and Care Project through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Funding would allow Greene County to purchase a new ambulance and ensure residents have access to critical emergency medical treatment and transportation services.

Hale County

• $746,868 for the Town of Newbern Wastewater Collection Infrastructure Project through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. Funding would address longstanding sanitation challenges affecting residents while improving public health, environmental conditions, and overall community well-being.