[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 133 (Thursday, July 29, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H4256]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 FEDERAL FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Illinois (Ms. Underwood) for 5 minutes.
  Ms. UNDERWOOD. Madam Speaker, since day one in Congress, bringing 
Federal resources to help the 14th District of Illinois thrive has been 
one of my top priorities.
  As a new member of the House Appropriations Committee, I am so proud 
of how much we have accomplished in just 7 short months. Just last 
week, I was pleased to announce that over $10.5 million in Federal 
funding for community projects was included in the House's 
appropriations legislation.
  These projects will improve the quality of life and economic 
opportunity in northern Illinois. In Joliet, Pingree Grove, and 
Richmond the resources will improve water infrastructure to give each 
community a reliable water source for years to come.
  In McHenry, the resources will help expand access to higher education 
through dual credit programs at McHenry County College.
  In Kendall County, the resources will help foster youth and their 
advocates by developing a permanent advocacy office for CASA of Kendall 
County.
  These investments are critical, and I will continue to work with my 
colleagues in Congress until these resources are seen and felt in our 
community.

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