U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) has directly secured more than $21.2 million for North Alabama projects through her role on the Senate Committee on Appropriations, following Senate passage of three Fiscal Year 2026 spending bills.
The funding was included in the FY26 Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriations Act, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, and the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act.
The measures are part of a broader appropriations package that now returns to the U.S. House of Representatives for final consideration before being sent to President Trump for signature.
If enacted, the legislation would bring Britt’s total directly secured appropriations for North Alabama to more than $25.3 million for FY26.
“These appropriations bills will support North Alabama, including through improving transportation infrastructure, supporting cutting-edge research, and procuring critical medical equipment,” Britt said in a statement. “I’m proud to have directly secured these key investments and look forward to continuing to fight for Alabamians every single day on the Appropriations Committee.”
Among the funded priorities are major investments in higher education, infrastructure, and research. The package includes $10 million for artificial intelligence research infrastructure at the University of Alabama in Huntsville and $5 million for the University of North Alabama to expand services at the Anderson Center for Innovation. UNA would also receive $1.024 million to procure nursing education equipment.
Transportation projects across the region are also slated for funding, including $1 million for the widening and planning of Mooresville Road in Limestone County, $2 million to replace the Sparkman Drive Bridge in Huntsville, and $2 million to replace the Swayback Bridge in Marshall County. Athens State University is set to receive $205,000 to expand and enhance its LaunchBox innovation and entrepreneurship center.
In addition, the FY26 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development bill includes $10 million for the National Scenic Byways Program, which supports routes such as the Natchez Trace Parkway in Alabama.
The funding reflects Britt’s growing influence on the powerful appropriations committee, where she has emphasized directing federal dollars toward infrastructure, workforce development, and advanced research initiatives across North Alabama.
