NEWS: Sen. Schiff Delivers More Than $6.1 Million in Federal Funding for Sacramento County, Part of $254 Million Secured for California

Schiff secures federal funding for investments in fire safety, infrastructure, and workforce development projects in Sacramento area

Sacramento, CA -Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is announcing he secured more than $6.1 million in federal funding for critical Sacramento area projects that will help enhance road infrastructure and support workforce and education readiness programs. The funding is part of the $254,457,366 in total federal funding Schiff delivered for California for the 2026 fiscal year, with the passage of recent funding bills.

"I'm proud to have fought for and delivered millions in federal investments for Sacramento in my first year in the U.S. Senate," said Senator Schiff. "This critical funding will allow projects in communities big and small to break ground and get to the last mile, and it delivers on key California priorities by investing in infrastructure, fire safety, and support for our workforce. These investments would not be possible without the partnership of my colleague Senator Alex Padilla, our colleagues in the House, and community leaders who helped ensure that California receives the resources it deserves."

Senator Schiff fought for and delivered on the following key projects to directly invest in Sacramento County communities, including:

• $1,000,000 for Yosemite Community College District to improve public safety by supporting the construction of a Regional Fire Training Center
• $1,000,000 for Placer County to support safe and efficient transportation with improvements to the Interstate 80 (I-80) Culvert Resilience Project
• $1,000,000 for San Joaquin County Service Area 44 to support sewer treatment consolidation and infrastructure improvements
• $1,000,000 forSacramento County's Meristem Life Skills Training to develop a pilot program of best practices for delivering independent living skills to prepare adults with autism and other developmental disabilities for increased independence and meaningful employment opportunities
• $901,000 for Los Rios Community College's Adult Learners Program to expand an adult learning program
• $850,000 to improve fire safety in downtown Modesto by rehabilitating Fire Station #1, allowing first responders to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies, and be prepared for large-scale emergencies and withstand extreme weather conditions
• $400,000 for Sutter County to support Robbins Wastewater Treatment Plant's efforts to ensure reliable sewer services

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