January 09, 2026

Congresswoman Torres Secures $10.7 Million in Community Projects for the Inland Empire in FY26 Appropriations Package

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres, a member of the House Appropriations Committee that oversees federal spending, announced she successfully secured $10,722,000 for eight critical public safety, water infrastructure, and flood control projects across the Inland Empire as part of the fiscal year 2026 appropriations process. These Community Project Funding requests (CPFs) were included in H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026, which passed the House by a vote of 397 - 28 and now moves to the Senate.

“These community projects are about meeting real needs on the ground, protecting public safety, strengthening water infrastructure, reducing flood risk, and making sure our communities are prepared for the future,” said Congresswoman Norma Torres. “As an appropriator, I fought to deliver federal funding that will directly improve quality of life in the Inland Empire, and I’m proud to secure more than $10.7 million for projects that local leaders have identified as urgent and needed.”

The FY26 Community Project Funding requests secured by Congresswoman Torres include:

Energy & Water Development Community Projects:

  • $3,200,000 – Ontario Section 219 Recycled Water Expansion Project
    Funding to construct approximately 13 miles of new infrastructure in Ontario to deliver recycled water to public landscapes, improving water efficiency and long-term sustainability.

Commerce, Justice, Science Community Projects:

  • $1,031,000 – Autism Society Inland Empire Law Enforcement Training Initiative
    Funding to provide specialized training and resources for local law enforcement in Pomona, Fontana, Ontario, and Chino to support safer interactions with community members whose conditions or disabilities may affect communication or require accommodations.

  • $1,031,000 – Ontario-Montclair School District Safer Schools Initiative
    Funding to enhance school safety infrastructure in partnership with local law enforcement to protect students, educators, and staff.

Interior and Environment Community Projects:

  • $1,092,000 – City of Chino Benson Emergency Power Generator Project
    Funding to install backup power systems to ensure continued water delivery during power outages.

  • $1,092,000 – Los Serranos Flood Protection Project
    Funding for Chino Hills to install a storm drain system to mitigate flood risks and protect neighborhoods.

  • $1,092,000 – City of Upland Campus Avenue Storm Drain Improvement Project
    Funding to upgrade storm drain infrastructure to prevent flooding and protect homes, schools, and local businesses.

  • $1,092,000 – Inland Empire Utilities Agency Chino Basin Advanced Water Purification Demonstration Facility
    Funding for a first-of-its-kind advanced water purification facility in Rancho Cucamonga to enhance water quality and strengthen long-term regional water security.

  • $1,092,000 – Monte Vista Water District Pipeline Replacement Project
    Funding to replace aging pipeline infrastructure in Montclair to prevent leaks and improve water flow reliability.

“These investments reflect what happens when Congress listens to local leaders and puts community priorities first,” Torres added. “I will continue working to ensure the Inland Empire receives the federal support it deserves.”

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