Congresswoman Torres FY26 Community Projects $21 Million to California’s 35th Congressional District
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Norma J. Torres (CA-35) announced the inclusion of 15 Community Project Funding requests in the House Appropriations Committee funding bills for Fiscal Year 2026. The bills including these projects have all been considered at the subcommittee level, and most have passed through the full Appropriations Committee and now advance to the House floor for consideration. If fully funded, these locally driven proposals would bring more than $21,772,000 in federal resources directly to communities across California’s 35th Congressional District.
“As a senior Member of the House Appropriations Committee, I am proud to advocate for strategic federal investments that reflect the real needs of our region—from clean water and safer streets to affordable housing and economic development,” said Congresswoman Torres. “Every one of these projects was developed in close partnership with our local governments, schools, and nonprofits. They will improve public safety, support small businesses, enhance critical infrastructure, and uplift the people of the Inland Empire.”
Project Include:
Autism Society Inland Empire’s Law Enforcement Training Initiative – $1,031,000
Provides training and resources for law enforcement to foster safer interactions with community members with a condition or disability that may impact communication or require additional accommodations or awareness during an interaction in several cities in the 35th District.
Chino Basin Advanced Water Purification Demonstration Facility – $1,092,000
First-of-its-kind water purification facility to increase water quality and long-term resilience.
Chino Benson Emergency Power Generator Project – $1,092,000
Backup power to ensure continued water delivery in Chino during outages.
Chino Valley Innovation Center – $2,000,000
Establishes a local entrepreneurship hub to support business growth and job creation.
City of Montclair Fire Department Tractor Tiller Truck – $850,000
Funds a high-maneuverability fire truck to enhance emergency response.
City of Upland Campus Avenue Storm Drain Improvement – $1,092,000
Upgrades storm drain system to prevent flooding and protect homes, schools, and businesses.
Cypress Grove Supportive Housing – $2,000,000
Supports the construction of permanent housing to address local homelessness in Fontana.
Eastvale Library and Innovation Center – $3,100,000
Expands access to information, education, and community programming.
Los Serranos Flood Protection Project – $1,092,000
Installs storm drain system to mitigate flood risk in Chino Hills.
Merrill Center Crisis Stabilization Unit Rehabilitation – $1,100,000
Rehabilitates critical behavioral health facilities to support those in crisis in Ontario.
Monte Vista Water District Pipeline Replacement Project –$1,092,000
Replaces aging pipeline infrastructure in Montclair to prevent leaks and improve water flow.
Ontario-Montclair School District's Safer Schools Initiative – $1,031,000
Improves school safety infrastructure in collaboration with local law enforcement.
Ontario Section 219 Recycled Water Expansion Project – $3,200,000
Constructs 13 miles of new infrastructure to deliver recycled water to public landscapes.
The Hub on Holt: Space for Entrepreneurship, Creation, and Innovation – $1,000,000
Revitalizes a blighted corridor to support small businesses and community engagement in Ontario.
Vista Verde II Affordable Housing Development – $1,000,000
Adds affordable housing and promotes economic growth through construction jobs in Ontario.
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