U.S. House of Representative Approves Funding for 13 Community Projects Championed by Representative Angie Craig

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, the U.S. House of Representatives approved nearly $30 million in federal funding for local projects in communities across Southeastern Minnesota. Over the past year, Representative Craig consulted with local mayors, sheriffs and community leaders to identify projects that would strengthen local infrastructure, grow the economy and improve public safety. In the coming months, the Senate is expected to vote on the appropriations packages that will include these projects.

"Over the past year, I have worked closely with local leaders to identify local projects that will create jobs, strengthen our economy, improve infrastructure and make our communities safer," said Representative Craig, "Today, I am thrilled to announce that the House has approved my submissions to return almost $30 million in taxpayer funds back to the Second District to support these critical projects."

Below is a list of the projects approved in legislation by the U.S. House of Representatives:

• $4.9 million for the Dakota County Veterans Memorial Greenway Project
• $2.5 million for the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Stormwater Reclamation PFAS Reduction Project
• $5 million for the Dakota County I-35 and County Highway 50 Interchange Project
• $3 million for the City of Burnsville Highway 13 & Nicollet Avenue Mobility Improvement Project
• $3.1 million for the City of West St. Paul Smith & Dodd Realignment Project
• $5 million for the City of Cottage Grove 80th Street Transportation & Infrastructure Project
• $1.1 million for the Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Homes Carbon Reduction and Safety Initiative
• $1.5 million for the City of Shakopee Regional Innovation Hub
• $750,000 for the City of Farmington Rambling River Center and Exterior Plaza
• $632,150 for the City of Prior Lake Trail Gap Construction Project
• $750,000 for the Scott County Merriam Junction Regional Trail Improvements Project
• $750,000 for the City of Lakeville Freight Rail Car Storage and Transload Facility Project
• $750,000 for the City of Shakopee Riverfront Cultural Corridor Project – Phase 2

Two of Representative Craig's community projects are still pending approval from the full House of Representatives in a separate appropriations bill – the Scott County Sheriff's Department Acquisition of Disaster Relief and Rescue Equipment and Technology and the Dakota County Sheriff's Department Electronic Crimes Prevention Unit. Craig is actively working with members of both parties to prioritize the passage of those projects, which would direct additional resources to local law enforcement agencies to build safer and more secure communities in Minnesota's Second Congressional District.

Craig submitted her request for Community Project Funding (CPF) for the Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations process, through which Members of Congress are able to request funding for up to 15 specific projects in their districts which would serve the public good. In selecting which submissions to approve, the House Appropriations Committee has prioritized projects that address the most significant needs of local communities or provide a significant public good. The CPF program is being implemented with accountability measures to ensure a responsible and transparent process.

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