[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 12, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H1099]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       COMMUNITY FUNDING PROJECTS

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
North Carolina (Mr. Nickel) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. NICKEL. Madam Speaker, on Saturday, President Biden signed a 
government funding package into law. This bipartisan slate of bills 
will make meaningful investments in Federal programs that North 
Carolinians rely on. It will help lower the cost of living, create 
good-paying jobs, and grow our local economy.
  I am particularly proud to have secured over $14 million in Federal 
funds for 15 community-supported projects throughout North Carolina's 
13th District. This will go a long way in getting local priorities 
moving, and I am proud to have gotten this funding across the finish 
line.
  For transportation infrastructure, I secured nearly $1.8 million for 
two different projects. This funding will help GoTriangle purchase 16 
zero-emission vehicles and will also allow the city of Raleigh to make 
streetscape improvements to enhance connectivity and public safety on 
Tarboro Road.
  For economic development, I secured $2.2 million for three different 
projects. This funding will help the I-95/I-40 Crossroads of America 
Economic Development Alliance complete an advanced manufacturing and 
biotech training center, getting North Carolinians back to work. It 
will help the city of Goldsboro to demolish and dispose of the Herman 
Park building, which was closed due to contamination issues and safety 
concerns. It will help the town of Garner with the partial removal of a 
deteriorated dam and facilitate a lake and stream restoration 
improvement project at Meadowbrook Park.
  For water infrastructure, I secured nearly $7.3 million for six 
different projects. This funding will help the city of Raleigh to 
install stormwater infrastructure within the Cottages of Idlewild 
Affordable Housing Project and bring the project closer to completion. 
It will help the town of Apex to complete a sewer interceptor project, 
which will improve service delivery and reduce maintenance costs for 
public utilities.
  It will allow the town of Benson to make pipe repairs and water 
system upgrades as part of its water system improvement plan. It will 
help the town of Cary to improve stormwater management and water 
quality in the Walnut Creek watershed. It will help the town of Fuquay-
Varina purchase a new 1-million-gallon elevated water storage tank to 
improve water quality, quantity, and pressure. It will help the town of 
Holly Springs to make water infrastructure improvements, specifically a 
water conveyance system that is so needed in the region.
  For public safety, I secured $1.3 million for three different 
projects. This funding will help Wake County purchase body-worn 
cameras, radars, and other technology upgrades for the Wake County 
Sheriff's Office. It will help the town of Smithfield to purchase body 
cameras and more data storage resources. It will help the town of Selma 
purchase police equipment and make technology upgrades. In the fight 
for justice, body cameras aren't just accessories; they are tools of 
accountability.
  For agriculture, I secured nearly $1.5 million for North Carolina 
State University to continue corn and soybean research at the Central 
Crops Research Station in Clayton.
  Madam Speaker, I came to Congress to get things done. This funding 
will alleviate the burden and expense on our local cities and towns and 
get these projects closer to the finish line by putting our Federal 
dollars to good use in North Carolina. I am going to continue to work 
across the aisle to find solutions and deliver for the people of North 
Carolina's 13th District.

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