Dear Friends,This week, the House advanced a package of appropriations bills that invests in America. Throughout this process, I’ve also fought to ensure that the federal government invests in projects here at home.I’m proud to share that this important spending bill would bring much-needed funds to the following projects in our community:An additional $1.2 million in annual funds to meet operations and maintenance needs at the Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites.Nearly $850,000 for Prism Health, the only nonprofit LGBTQ+ health center in the PNW providing comprehensive primary and behavioral healthcare.$750,000 to support enhanced professional mentoring services to youth and families in low-wealth households. $2 million to add additional capacity and much-needed basic infrastructure to Gradin Community Sports Park, providing more equitable access to recreational opportunities.More than $1.3 million for a new Behavioral Health Resource Center in downtown Portland, home to a majority of the region’s growing number of chronically houseless residents.More than $700,000 to replace an old culvert on Tryon Creek – a tributary of the Willamette River – and support the recovery of salmon and steelhead to the largest city in Oregon. More than $800,000 to support efforts to increase the number of American Indian and Alaska Natives in the U.S. health professions workforce.$3.75 million to support efforts to create a seismically stable south runway at Portland International Airport. Nearly $800,000 to support Portland Community College’s work to create an AI program and develop AI curricula.$2 million for Willamette Shore Line Rail and trestle repairs that would improve substandard crossings for continued operations and public safety.I believe strongly that we should invest in what we value as a nation. From expanding mental health services, to developing climate resiliency, to supporting LGBTQ+ health care access, these projects represent some of the most pressing needs in our community.This week’s House vote was a critical step toward ensuring they get the funding they deserve.I am going to continue to fight very hard to ensure that the federal government is a strong partner with Oregon and local leaders on projects that are critical to the health and safety of our people. 
Update | July 30, 2021
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Representative Earl Blumenauer
 

Dear Friends,


This week, the House advanced a package of appropriations bills that invests in America. Throughout this process, I’ve also fought to ensure that the federal government invests in projects here at home.


I’m proud to share that this important spending bill would bring much-needed funds to the following projects in our community:

  • An additional $1.2 million in annual funds to meet operations and maintenance needs at the Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites.
  • Nearly $850,000 for Prism Health, the only nonprofit LGBTQ+ health center in the PNW providing comprehensive primary and behavioral healthcare.
  • $750,000 to support enhanced professional mentoring services to youth and families in low-wealth households. 
  • $2 million to add additional capacity and much-needed basic infrastructure to Gradin Community Sports Park, providing more equitable access to recreational opportunities.
  • More than $1.3 million for a new Behavioral Health Resource Center in downtown Portland, home to a majority of the region’s growing number of chronically houseless residents.
  • More than $700,000 to replace an old culvert on Tryon Creek – a tributary of the Willamette River – and support the recovery of salmon and steelhead to the largest city in Oregon. 
  • More than $800,000 to support efforts to increase the number of American Indian and Alaska Natives in the U.S. health professions workforce.
  • $3.75 million to support efforts to create a seismically stable south runway at Portland International Airport. 
  • Nearly $800,000 to support Portland Community College’s work to create an AI program and develop AI curricula.
  • $2 million for Willamette Shore Line Rail and trestle repairs that would improve substandard crossings for continued operations and public safety.

I believe strongly that we should invest in what we value as a nation. From expanding mental health services, to developing climate resiliency, to supporting LGBTQ+ health care access, these projects represent some of the most pressing needs in our community.


This week’s House vote was a critical step toward ensuring they get the funding they deserve.


I am going to continue to fight very hard to ensure that the federal government is a strong partner with Oregon and local leaders on projects that are critical to the health and safety of our people. 
Courage,
Earl Blumenauer Signature
 
Earl Blumenauer
Member of Congress
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