[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 43 (Monday, March 11, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H1082]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CELEBRATING COMMUNITY FUNDING PROJECTS

  (Ms. OMAR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. OMAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the community 
projects we funded last week. We showed the country we can work 
together in a bipartisan way to fund projects that have an impact in 
our communities.
  In my district, we secured $12 million for 15 community-centered 
projects across our district. In total, our office has now delivered 
over $50 million to projects in every corner of the Fifth District. 
This funding will address the affordable housing crisis, climate 
resilience, food access, workforce development, and healthcare 
investment.
  I am grateful to the countless community members throughout 
Minnesota's Fifth who brought their hopes and dreams to our office with 
these project proposals. Since President Biden signed the package, we 
are one step closer to making those dreams a reality.
  I will always fight to ensure our communities have a seat at the 
table where funding decisions are made.

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