NEWS: Schiff, Padilla, Brownley, and Garamendi Announce More than $22 Million for Infrastructure Upgrades at Port of Hueneme and Port of Richmond

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) and U.S. Representatives John Garamendi (D-Calif.-08) and Julia Brownley (D-Calif.-26) announced more than $22 million in federal funding from the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) for the Port of Hueneme in Ventura County, California and for the Port of Richmond in Contra Costa County, California.

The funding the lawmakers secured will improve efficiency and safety and help support the much-needed upgrades to infrastructure at the ports. The grant program is administered by the Maritime Administration.

• Port of Hueneme was awarded $11,250,000
• Port of Richmond was awarded $11,224,449

"As vital economic drivers for California and the nation, it is crucial that we support the infrastructure upgrades needed at our ports. I am proud to have partnered with my colleagues to bring back federal funding for our ports, so they remain leading gateways for imports and exports," said Senator Schiff.

"By upgrading key infrastructure at the Ports of Hueneme and Richmond, we're strengthening our supply chains, supporting good-paying jobs, and moving goods more reliably across California and the nation," said Senator Padilla. "As the fourth-largest economy in the world, California depends on ports like these as critical gateways for trade and growth. I'll continue fighting for investments that deliver lasting benefits for the workers, businesses, and communities that rely on them."

"America's economic strength is built on investments in our ports," said Representative Garamendi. "That's why I'm proud to announce over $11 million in critical funding for the Port of Richmond. This investment reinforces the port's vital role in our economy and our community. I thank Senators Schiff and Padilla for their partnership and leadership in securing this critical investment."

"A vital engine for clean jobs and workforce development, the Port of Hueneme drives economic growth and promotes climate resiliency across our region," said Representative Brownley. "To keep the Port strong and competitive, I worked alongside Senators Schiff and Padilla to secure federal funding for critical infrastructure upgrades. These federal investments will help the Port of Hueneme carry out its critical functions while prioritizing safety, maximizing efficiency, and guaranteeing responsible stewardship. Ensuring the Port's sustainability and resilience is essential for our environmental and economic prosperity, and I will continue to support investments like these that serve our community and help safeguard our future."

"This $11.25 million federal investment in the Port of Hueneme prospers the local and regional economy and strengthens the national supply chain," said Kristin Decas, CEO & Port of Hueneme Director. "Funds will rehabilitate an essential wharf and deepen the berth to support larger vessels requisite to growing import/export volumes. This funding doesn't just improve our docks; it creates good paying jobs in logistics. We thank Senators Schiff and Padilla and Representative Brownley for their support of the Port of Hueneme and their leadership on supply chain initiatives."

Background: Previously, Senators Schiff and Padilla helped secure $70 million from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) to the Port of Los Angeles for harbor maintenance and safety improvements.

Last year, Schiff toured the Port of Hueneme amidst President Trump's tariffs policies that significantly reduced port traffic and increased prices.

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