Congresswoman Torres Secures Almost $20 Million For Local Projects in End-of-Year Government Funding Bill
Pomona, CA – Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) announced that $19,525,505 in Community Project Funding has been included in this year's government funding package. Rep. Torres previously secured this funding for California's 35th Congressional District as part of a package that originally passed the House of Representatives earlier this year. After this end-of-year government funding bill becomes law, its funds will go towards 15 community projects, supporting working families, small businesses, students, first responders, seniors, and countless other community members.
"I am proud to have secured almost $20 million for local projects in this year's government funding bill. From building affordable housing to improving our water infrastructure to expanding services for seniors and students, these projects will meet long overdue community needs in the Inland Empire and are essential to ensuring our communities will thrive in the future. I am eager to work with all those who were selected for funding because together we're getting the Inland Empire back on track," said Congresswoman Torres.
Rep. Torres championed funding for 15 projects to directly benefit the residents of California's 35th Congressional District, including:
- $2,000,000 for the City of Chino to reopen previously closed wells, and ensure that the water is clean and safe for use
- $439,094 for the City of Ontario, CA for expanding wellness programs, meal services, and transportation services for seniors
- $1,600,000 for the City of Pomona to reopen a previously closed well, and to ensure the water is safe for residents
- $4,000,000 for the Courtplace Housing Development to construct affordable housing in Fontana
- $750,000 for the Downtown Main Street Economic Recovery and Revitalization Project- Phase 2, which is helping to revitalize downtown Upland
- $532,500 for the Empowering Success Now, Fontana, CA for afterschool and tutoring programs for youth in Fontana
- $300,000 for the Health Service Alliance-Montclair Community Health Center, Montclair, CA for a new mobile health unit to help underserved communities access health services
- $4,000,000 for the La Casita Community Center to help upgrade and expand a recreational facility for teens
- $201,834 for the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Los Angeles, CA for new CPR and cardiac equipment to address cardiac emergencies
- $800,000 for the Montclair Police Body-Worn Camera Program to help protect the community
- $272,077 for the Ontario-Montclair School District, Ontario, CA for STEAM programs, including equipment and technology, to encourage students in these fields
- $750,000 for the Pacific Electric Trail Improvement Project to improve and expand recreational access in Fontana
- $2,280,000 for the Prado Regional Park Food Court Rehabilitation to make the facility more accessible
- $1,500,000 for the Unincorporated Fontana Safe Routes to School to help ensure students can safely walk to school
- $100,000 for the Western University of Health Sciences, Ontario, CA for health career student support programs to inspire the next generation of STEM students
The government funding bill is expected to pass Congress imminently and be signed into law by President Biden shortly after. A detailed summary of the bill is available here.
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