Bonamici Secures $10.7M for Community Projects in NW Oregon
Senate expected to pass government funding bill in coming days; includes aid for Ukraine
WASHINGTON, DC [03/09/2022] – Today the House passed $10.7 million of funding for ten projects in NW Oregon that Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) advocated for to prevent landslides, strengthen workforce training, support small businesses, increase access to behavioral health care, and more.
The Community Project Funding was passed as part of the Omnibus Appropriations Agreement to fund the government for 2022. The legislation includes $13.6 billion in emergency aid for Ukraine, and is expected to pass the Senate soon.
"This legislation is a major win for our communities, and I am delighted that it contains funding for ten projects in NW Oregon I championed to increase access to critical services and promote equity," said Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. "These projects will make our communities stronger and create new opportunities for families and workers."
"Additionally and importantly, there is also an urgent need to send more aid to the people of Ukraine, who are suffering greatly at the hands of Vladimir Putin's unconscionable war. This bill contains critical funding to provide relief," Bonamici continued. "Congress is continuing to work with President Biden to increase pressure on Putin to end his relentless crimes against humanity."
The ten community projects funded in the bill are:
Astoria Pre-Disaster Landslide Storm Drainage Project | City of Astoria | $676,875 |
Beaverton Non-Profit Incubator Development Project | City of Beaverton | $500,000 |
Behavioral Health Resource Center Plaza | Multnomah County | $2,670,000 |
Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator Project | Banks Fire District #13 | $93,500 |
Construction Trades Expansion | WorkSystems, Inc. | $1,000,000 |
The Japan Institute Building Renovation Project | Portland Japanese Garden | $1,750,000 |
Columbia County Small Business Resource Center | Columbia County Economic Team | $175,000 |
Virginia Garcia Newberg Clinic Expansion | Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center | $2,124,000 |
Water Supply System Construction | City of Hillsboro | $1,000,000 |
Coastal Margin Observation and Prediction Program Expansion | Columbia River Inter Tribal Fish Commission | $760,000 |
Under the rules of the House Appropriations Committee, Members of Congress each submitted up to ten Community Project Funding requests for consideration during the fiscal year 2022 appropriations legislative process. The reformed and transparent Community Project Funding process allows Members of Congress to advocate for specific community financial support in a local, highly competitive process. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (OR-3) joined the Congresswoman in advocating for funding for the Behavioral Health Resource Center Plaza in Multnomah County.
In addition to the funding for community projects and aid to Ukraine, the Omnibus includes:
- $400 increase to the maximum Pell Grant award
- Increased funding for the bipartisan infrastructure law
- Establishment of ARPA-H, a new cancer research initiative championed by President Biden
- Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act
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