A bill that includes funding for community projects in the 7th District that Rep. Terri Sewell voted on has passed the House of Representatives and will head to the Senate for another vote.
The $9.8 million is intended for 11 projects in the district, many of which are located in the Black Belt. It was part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 containing six domestic funding bills and aimed at preventing a government shutdown.
“I am thrilled that the House of Representatives has come together to pass a commonsense government funding package that invests in the programs and services that my constituents rely on,” said Sewell in an online announcement.
“Thanks to the work of House Democrats, this legislation prevents devastating Republican cuts, invests in affordable housing, strengthens public safety, and provides critical resources to combat the climate crisis.”
The projects are:
$500,000 for the Black Belt Development and Conservation Resource Center in Livingston to spur rural innovation and entrepreneurship.
$1,000,000 for the Hale County Healthcare Authority to construct a new emergency department at the Hale County Hospital and expand its capacity to provide exceptional health care to rural and underserved communities in the Black Belt.
$1,000,000 for the Town of Pennington to develop a regional facility that can serve as a community center, disaster recovery, emergency response, and resources center for the region.
$959,752 for Wilcox County to install water lines and ensure a safe and reliable source of potable water.
$500,000 for the Bessemer Airport Authority to construct a UAV cage and testing facility which will provide pilot training, product research and development, competitive activities and recreation for the local community including underserved students.
$1,000,000 for the City of Homewood to improve drainage by installing a stormwater culvert.
$1,000,000 for the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District to renovate the former Loveman Village Public Housing Community and expand the on-site daycare facility to accommodate more children.
$850,000 for Miles College to make security upgrades and improve public safety resources on-campus and in the surrounding community.
$500,000 for the City of Montgomery to revitalize underserved communities by improving parks and installing lighting/signage in the downtown area.
$1,666,279 for the City of Selma to address decaying and obsolete infrastructure within a 12-block area of downtown Selma.
$850,000 for the West Alabama Food Bank to increase distribution capabilities in Alabama's western most counties and provide fresh food to seniors and children.
Read the full announcement here. An outline of the legislation can be seen here.
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