Sherrill Secures Big Federal Funding Wins for New Jersey in House Appropriations Legislation
All Fifteen Community Projects Are Funded Totaling $15.8 Million Coming Back to NJ-11
Washington, DC — Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) announced today that all 15 of the Community Project Funding (CPF) requests she submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for Fiscal Year 2024 were passed by the House of Representatives – totaling $15.8 million coming back to NJ-11. This is the third round of Community Projects during her tenure in Congress. The federal funds for these local projects create jobs, drive our local economic growth, and improve the quality of life and affordability throughout the district and state. This legislation now heads to the Senate before being signed into law by the President.
“Throughout the 118th Congress, I’ve fought to ensure NJ-11 is not harmed by the chaos being created by the House GOP Majority, especially in regards to the federal budget. That’s why I am so proud to see all fifteen of my Community Projects included in the Appropriations legislation passed today. These projects bring federal resources back to New Jersey to address some of the most pressing concerns I hear about from local leaders and constituents. From bolstering public safety and mitigating flood risks to updating community spaces and preserving our open spaces, these bipartisan projects will have a great impact on towns in every corner of the district. I look forward to seeing these projects funded and improving the quality of life for residents,” said Rep. Sherrill.
To address critical needs across the United States, the House Appropriations Committee invited Members of Congress to request funding for specific projects in their communities for the FY24 budget. All 15 projects Rep. Sherrill submitted this year were included in the Appropriations legislation passed by the House today. They include:
$959,752 for the Belleville Lead Line Replacement Project to support the completion of a lead service line replacement project occurring within the Township.
$1,000,000 for the County College of Morris Workforce Development Center to support a satellite campus location for CCM focused on healthcare education, providing access to an affordable education center in the heart of one of Morris County’s largest urban areas.
$963,000 for Crime Prevention and Citizen Assistance through the Enhancement of Morris County’s Regional Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) Program to support additional mobile ALPR units and fixed units to help combat auto thefts. At the federal level, Sherrill has introduced legislation to help local law enforcement address this challenge.
$963,000 for Crime Prevention and Citizen Assistance through the Essex County ALPR Program to assist 17 municipal police departments in western Essex County in the implementation of ALPR cameras to help combat auto thefts.
$1,000,000 for the Denville Community Center Renovation Project to aid the renovation of a historic structure into a 3,000 square foot Community Civic Center for varied usage by numerous community organizations such local civil organizations and clubs, the girl and boy scout troops, sports groups, senior citizens, and an ADA-compliant polling center.
$4,116,279 for the Drew University Forest Preservationto assist the Borough of Madison in purchasing and preserving the Drew Forest, which has been at risk of being sold and developed for market-rate residential development.
$850,000 for the ECLC of New Jersey Chatham School Renovations to redesign interior spaces within the facility for students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities.
$500,000 for the Nutley Public School District for a comprehensive replacement and upgrade of smoke detectors and fire alarms in neighborhood schools.
$500,000 for the Passaic County Traffic Light Installations in Little Falls at intersections in need of improvements to enhance vehicular safety and traffic flow.
$750,000 for the Public Sanitary Sewers Along the Lakefront Area of Jefferson Township Army Corps Project to fund the initial study and design work for the installation of sanitary sewers along Lake Hopatcong.
$963,000 for Scientific Research Equipment for Seton Hall University to investigate interactions with plasmas and emerging semiconductor materials, which are necessary for next-generation microelectronics and nanoelectronics devices. Last Congress, Sherrill helped pass the CHIPS and Science Act – which made historic investments in semiconductor manufacturing and R&D.
$959,752 for the Township of Maplewood to support new stormwater subsystems that will be able to convey larger volumes of runoff to address flood risks while providing additional water quality treatment.
$959,752 for the Township of Wayne for the Mountain View Pump Station Rehabilitation Project to support replacement of three sewer pumps and make related improvements to the facility which will help with the service and management of stormwater.
$850,000 for West Essex YMCA Facility Construction to support their new full-service community center in Livingston, serving diverse populations across Essex County and leading initiatives focused on mental, physical, and social wellness in one space.
$500,000 for the Whippany River Regional Improvement Initiative Phase Two, which began as an FY23 Community Project that emerged from a discussion on flood issues impacting multiple towns along Whippany River. Phase Two will involve more expansive clearing and desnagging of the river and its associated tributaries.
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