FY27 Appropriations Requests
Overview
Chair Cole announced that the House Committee on Appropriations will be accepting Community Project Funding (CPF) requests from Members. This is in addition to the standard programmatic and language-based requests. Each Member is limited to no more than 20 Community Project Funding requests across all subcommittees for Fiscal Year 2027 and there is no guarantee that all requested projects will be funded. The FY2027 CPF process has a limited scope with combined earmarks capped at 0.5% of all discretionary spending and eligible accounts restricted. A request submitted by Congresswoman Torres to the Committee does NOT guarantee the project will be funded.
More information on the appropriations process can be found on the House Appropriations Committee's page here.
Community Stewardship
CPF rules include a variety of requirements to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. These projects must follow all relevant federal requirements that support good stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Recipients may not change the project once the CPF has been signed into law by the President. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) will conduct an independent audit of a sample of enacted projects and report its findings to Congress.
Transparency
The final 20 requests submitted by Congresswoman Torres to the Appropriations Committee are posted below. Members are required to certify that neither they nor their immediate family have a financial interest in the requests made.
Eligible Projects
Only state and local government entities, public institutions, and nonprofit entities are eligible to submit and receive funding through CPF. Funding cannot be directed to for-profit entities and will not include waivers for State or local match requirements. While matching funds do not have to be in-hand prior to the request, requesting entities must have a plan to meet such requirements for the project to be viable. Each submission must be for FY2027 only and cannot include multi-year funding requests. Additionally, each project has a clear federal nexus outlined in the letters included below. The Committee will only consider projects with demonstrated community support in the form of: letters from local elected officials; press articles highlighting need; support from newspaper editorial boards; mentions on State intended use plans, community development plans, or other publicly available planning documents; resolutions passed by city councils or boards; etc.
Project Requests:
Title: Ontario Police Department Drone Detection System
Proposed Recipient: City of Ontario
Address: 303 East B Street, Ontario, California 91764
Requested Amount: $2,200,000
Explanation of Request: The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the installation of low altitude radar would allow the Ontario Police Department to detect small, unmanned drones that may present a threat or hazard for both the community, large scale events, and local airport operations.
Title: Corona-Norco Unified School District Security and Safety in Schools Operations
Proposed Recipient: Corona-Norco Unified School District
Address: 2820 Clark Ave., Norco, California 92860
Requested Amount: $1,300,000
Explanation of Request: The project, in partnership with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the installed security cameras and improved communication devices will allow for law enforcement to coordinate better with schools, proactively deter criminal activity, improve school safety and security, and respond to emergencies faster.
Title: Fontana Unified School District Police Department Regional Training Center and Emergency Operations Center
Proposed Recipient: Fontana Unified School District
Address: 9680 Citrus Ave, Fontana, California 92335
Requested Amount: $2,037,880
Explanation of Request: The project, for the Fontana Unified School District Police Department and other law enforcement agencies in the region, is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the project establishes a center with training and resources for law enforcement officers dedicated to keeping schools and communities safe, helping reduce crime, and improving public safety coordination and response
Title: Santa Ana Riverbed Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
Proposed Recipient: City of Eastvale
Address: 12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910, Eastvale, CA 91752
Requested Amount: $650,718.75
Explanation of Request: The project will proactively reduce wildfire risk by removing hazardous overgrown vegetation across priority areas of the Santa Ana Riverbed to protect nearby homes, parks, and critical infrastructure while enhancing long-term ecological resilience.
Title: San Bernardino County West End Navigation Center
Proposed Recipient: San Bernardino County
Address: 385 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92415
Requested Amount: $4,000,000
Explanation of Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because acquiring a fully renovated building for a 200-bed homeless shelter would help address homelessness in the region, reduce the burden on law enforcement and emergency services, and improve public safety and individual outcomes.
Title: First/Last Mile Improvements around Pomona North Station ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Proposed Recipient: City of Pomona
Address: 505 South Garey Avenue, Pomona, California 91766
Requested Amount: $2,191,036
Explanation of Request: The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it improves pedestrian safety for the general public, residents, and visitors, especially for major large-scale events like the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and provides community and economic benefits for local businesses and community members.
Title: City of Chino Hill Los Serranos Infrastructure Improvements
Proposed Recipient: City of Chino Hills
Address: 14000 City Center Drive, Chino Hills, California 91709
Requested Amount: $2,000,000
Explanation of Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because these infrastructure improvements would replace dirt paths with sidewalks, improve safety and accessibility, night visibility, and allow for better routes to nearby homes, schools, parks, and local businesses, especially for seniors, school-aged children, and those with disabilities.
Title: City of Fontana Forge District Residences
Proposed Recipient: City of Fontana
Address: 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, California 92335
Requested Amount: $4,000,000
Explanation of Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the 297-unit mixed-income housing project in downtown Fontana will help provide high-quality affordable housing, while revitalizing the downtown area by transforming vacant and underutilized properties.
Title: San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust Garey Avenue Housing Project
Proposed Recipient: San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust
Address: 1333 South Mayflower Avenue, Unit 360, Monrovia, California 91016
Requested Amount: $2,500,000
Explanation of Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would support the construction of 35 units of affordable housing, bringing much-needed high-quality affordable housing supply at a time when community members are struggling to afford housing.
Title: Chino Valley Fire District Urban Search and Rescue Vehicle
Proposed Recipient: Chino Valley Fire District
Address: 14011 City Center Drive, Chino Hills, California 91709
Requested Amount: $2,500,000
Explanation of Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will enable firefighters to respond more safely, quickly, and effectively to structure fires, emergencies, natural disasters, and traffic collisions, while protecting first responders, the community, and local businesses.
Title: City of Pomona Route 66 Foothill Boulevard Improvements
Proposed Recipient: City of Pomona
Address: 505 South Garey Avenue, Pomona, California 91766
Requested Amount: $2,00,000
Explanation of Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the infrastructure improvements for Foothill Boulevard, part of the historic Route 66, will improve safety, accessibility, transportation, and street infrastructure for commuters, residents, and visitors.
Title: City of Pomona Renovation of Veterans Park
Proposed Recipient: City of Pomona
Address: 505 South Garey Avenue, Pomona, California 91766
Requested Amount: $7,250,000
Explanation of Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because rehabilitating and improving the deteriorating Veterans Park will provide both economic and community benefits by restoring full functionality to the park, reducing injury risk, deterring vandalism and crime, and supporting community gatherings and events.
Title: Cal Poly Pomona's Building Readiness to Advance Veteran
Proposed Recipient: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Address: 3801 West Temple Avenue, Pomona, California 91768
Requested Amount: $3,000,000
Explanation of Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because expanding the Cal Poly Pomona's Veteran Resource Center to house the Building Readiness to Advance Veteran Employment (BRAVE) program will support those who have served our country by providing support and resources for military transition, improving educational and professional success, and strengthening the local community at a dedicated physical and operational space.
Title: City of Eastvale for Frontline Fire Engine Equipment for Emergency Response
Proposed Recipient: City of Eastvale
Address: 12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910, Eastvale, California 91752
Requested Amount: $4,333,621
Explanation of Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will enable firefighters to respond more safely, quickly, and effectively to structure fires, emergencies, natural disasters, and traffic collisions, while protecting first responders, the community, and local businesses.
Title: City of Upland Foothill Boulevard Street Rehabilitation Project
Proposed Recipient: City of Upland
Address: 460 North Euclid Avenue, Upland, California 91786
Requested Amount: $1,000,000
Explanation of Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the east-west corridor serves approximately 26,000 vehicles daily and is deteriorating and the rehabilitation project would improve regional mobility, local commerce, transit access, and emergency response, while preventing structural failure, higher costs, and increased safety risks.
Title: Montclair Transportation Center Modernization Project Phase Two
Proposed Recipient: City of Montclair
Address: 5111 Benito Street, Montclair, California 91763
Requested Amount: $3,600,000
Explanation of Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would help modernize the Montclair Transportation Center, a vital multi-modal hub for the region and help prevent fare evasion, save long-term costs associated with maintaining an aging facility, and protect the safety of thousands of daily commuters.
Title: Ontario International Airport International Arrivals Facility Modernization
Proposed Recipient: Ontario International Airport Authority
Address: 1923 E Avion St, Ontario CA, 91761
Requested Amount: $1,509,451
Explanation of Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the project would provide critical infrastructure upgrades and help improve passenger processing and security at Ontario International Airport, which continues to grow.
Title: San Bernardino County for Prado Water Supply Project
Proposed Recipient: San Bernardino County
Address: 385 N. Arrowhead Avenue
Requested Amount: $10,000,000
Explanation of Request: The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the pumps replace aging and inefficient irrigation pumps, valves, and distribution lines at the Prado Reservoir in my congressional district, which will provide a dependable drinking water supply and improve operational reliability and the ability to maintain stable reservoir levels and water quality.
Title: Ontario Municipal Utilities Company for 1348 Zone Transmission Main Replacement Project
Proposed Recipient: Ontario Municipal Utilities Company
Address: 1425 S. Bon View Avenue, Ontario, CA 91761.
Requested Amount: $1,300,000
Explanation of Request: The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because helping replace roughly 23,3000 feet of deteriorated water transmission mains in my congressional district, which will restore reliability, prevent costly emergency repairs and safeguard the primary supply route that delivers imported water to thousands of homes, businesses, and public facilities in the region.
Title: ONTARIO, SECTION 219, CA
Proposed Recipient: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Address: 915 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Requested Amount: $6,600,000
Explanation of Request: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it would build out approximately 13 miles of recycled water infrastructure to improve efficiency and conserve valuable potable water for homes, schools, and businesses. The project will be providing metered recycled water to extensive publicly owned landscaped areas.