[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 128 (Tuesday, July 25, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H3940]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 FUNDING PROJECTS IN NORTHWEST INDIANA

  (Mr. MRVAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. MRVAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to express my deep 
appreciation for the inclusion of the community project funding request 
for Indiana's First Congressional District in the fiscal year 2024 
appropriations measure.
  I am grateful that a transparent process was established for all 
Members to include projects in these measures, and I believe that this 
process is an essential component to our ability to advocate for our 
districts.
  Notably, I am proud that the funding is included to attract new jobs 
and economic activity in northwest Indiana through improvements to the 
Gary/Chicago International Airport, road construction for Central 
Avenue in Portage, and water infrastructure in the City of La Porte.
  I also appreciate the action to support public safety and members of 
our law enforcement, including specific funds for the police 
departments of Gary, Hammond, Munster, and Michigan City.
  I look forward to working with like-minded colleagues to move these 
measures forward and to complete this constitutional responsibility as 
soon as possible.

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