U.S. Senator Katie Britt Attends Hadrian Shipbuilding Factory Ribbon Cutting in Cherokee

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently attended the ribbon cutting of Hadrian Factory 4 last week in Cherokee, Alabama. Senator Britt delivered remarks along with Navy Secretary John Phelan, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and members of Alabama's delegation, including Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Ala.), and House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-Ala.). This public-private partnership totals more than $2 billion in investment and will result in up to 1,000 skilled jobs and strengthen our nation's maritime defense capabilities.

"This is truly a transformational moment for the Shoals region as we celebrate this Factory of the Future. As a result of this public-private partnership, over 1,000 jobs will be created, boosting the local economy, all while Alabama helps revitalize America's maritime industrial base. Alabama is once again proving that when we compete with the best, we will come out on top every time. I'm especially grateful to President Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and Navy Secretary John Phelan for their visionary leadership and dedication to meet our nation's maritime and defense industrial needs and increase our shipbuilding capacity. I'm deeply proud to be a part of this progress-American manufacturing is back and stronger than ever," said Senator Britt ahead of the event.

In her remarks, Senator Britt stated in part, "I'm proud of our entire delegation and this community. This is transformative for the Shoals. It's transformative for Alabama, for Mississippi, for the entire region, and our nation. When you think about the public-private partnership that's occurring here, you have over $2 billion in … private investment to make this happen. You couple that with the $900 million dollars in the Working Families Tax Cut(s Act) that was led by … Chairman Wicker and we're very proud of the leadership of Chair Rogers from the great state of Alabama. So thank you to both of you for making that happen."

Reps. Rogers and Aderholt, Sen. Tuberville, Hadrian founder and CEO Chris Power, Sens. Britt and Wicker, and Navy Secretary Phelan cut the ribbon for Hadrian Factory 4.

Rep. Aderholt, Alabama State Rep. Kerry Underwood, Sens. Wicker and Britt, and Alabama State Rep. Jamie Kiel

Rep. Aderholt, Sen. Britt, and Navy Secretary Phelan speak to members of the press.

You can watch a segment of the Senator's remarks here.

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