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Rep. Schrier Secures Funding for 10 Local Projects, Agriculture Research in House Government Funding Package

July 20, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced that ten of her requested Community Project Funding (CPF) priorities and an amendment to fund agricultural research infrastructure have passed the House as part of government funding bills for the upcoming fiscal year. Community Project Funding provides the opportunity for Representatives to directly identify important local projects that can benefit from federal funding. 

“I’m so excited at the prospect of having these community projects funded as part of next year’s government funding bill,” said Rep. Schrier. “I’d like to thank the Advisory Board, composed of local leaders, for their commitment in selecting these tremendous projects for our community. Local governments and nonprofits know our communities’ needs best, and that is why I went directly to them for recommendations about what our federal budget should prioritize. I will continue to push for these projects to be included in the final funding package.”

The 10 local projects included in this package are, in alphabetical order:

  • Bethel Schools Graham Community Center Project, Spanaway: The project will create opportunities for older students with special needs, equipping them with the skills they need to be successful in the workplace and the community. Amount received: $750,000
  • Chelan Douglas Community Action Council (CDCAC) Food Distribution Center, Wenatchee: The location of the new facility will reduce travel times, expand programs focusing on local purchasing of farm goods, improve safety measures, and provide for a dedicated volunteer and employee training space. Amount received: $3,000,000
  • Creek Restoration at Lake Sammamish State Park, Issaquah: Issaquah Creek is an important watershed. In-stream restoration will directly benefit ecosystems and salmon habitat, and benefit the regional economy through jobs and purchase of local materials while the 1.3 million annual visitors to the park support Washington’s outdoor recreation sector. Amount received: $1,023,632
  • HopeSource Teanaway Multi-Service Center, Cle Elum: This project will increase access to affordable housing, child care, and community services by adding 40 housing units, a 50-seat early learning child care center, and a neighborhood nutrition center. It will also create more than 35 permanent jobs. Amount received: $2,030,000
  • Issaquah Valley Aquifer, Issaquah: Keeping the current well in operation and upgrading the existing PFAS treatment system will reduce demand on neighboring utilities, mitigate PFAS in the water supply for residents, and make sure that residents in the city of Issaquah have access to clean water. Amount received: $600,000
  • Muckleshoot Tribe Water System Improvements Project, Auburn: Current drinking water systems are in critical need of upgrades and system redundancy improvements to sustain water availability to over three thousand Tribal citizens, as well as community members residing or co-residing in Tribal housing. Amount received: $3,452,972
  • Snoqualmie Indian Tribe – Child Development Center Expansion, Snoqualmie: The expansion of the Snoqualmie Tribe’s child care center will help meet the increased demand from working families in the area, and create 19 direct jobs. Amount received: $1,500,000
  • Solar/Smart Grid Modernization Project,Ellensburg: Infrastructure upgrades will allow the City of Ellensburg to deliver renewable energy and energy efficiency to 8,370 residents. Amount received: $1,500,000
  • The Market Farm to Fork and Smart Locker Program, Buckley: This program will invest in greenhouse infrastructure to allow for year-round food production which will lead to lower food purchasing costs and increase food security resilience. Amount received: $2,000,000
  • YWCA North Central Washington Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Updating and Modernization, Wenatchee: Upgrading and modernizing the Permanent Supportive Housing building ensures YWCA can continue to serve the community and provide needed safe and stable housing. Amount received: $200,000

Rep. Schrier’s agriculture amendment allocates $2 million to support agriculture research universities, like Washington State University, with construction, modernization, and renovation of their research facilities. Rep. Schrier’s floor speech can be found here.

“Farmers and producers rely on agricultural research centers, like the Washington State University—Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, to confront the unprecedented modern challenges of farming in today’s landscape, including droughts, wildfires, and diseases like Little Cherry Disease,” Rep. Schrier continued. “The majority of U.S. agriculture research institutions need to update their facilities to attract and retain their world-class researchers. I’m proud to have my amendment included in this package so we can begin to fund agricultural research facilities and allow for more investment in the future.”

This six-bill funding package for the upcoming fiscal year also makes a variety of investments benefitting farmers and rural communities, working families, small business owners, tribal communities, servicemembers, and Veterans. This week’s passage is the first step towards getting these local projects federal funding. More information about the projects and the CPF process can be found here.