Magaziner Secures House Passage of Funding for Rhode Island Public Safety, Flood Mitigation and Clean Water Projects

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) applauded the House passage of federal funding for five local community projects included in an annual government funding package at his request. The funding, included in theCommerce, Justice, and Science and Interiorappropriations bills, will support projects that improve public safety, strengthen infrastructure, and reduce flooding in Rhode Island.

"I am always looking to bring federal resources back to Rhode Island to make life better and more affordable," said Magaziner. "I am pleased to have secured House passage of funding for five projects that will make Rhode Island safer and improve local infrastructure."

The following funding requests will now advance to the Senate for final passage:

$800,000 for the Warwick Police Department to purchase new portable radios and radio scanners. This upgraded communications technology will replace aging equipment and help officers improve emergency responsiveness for Warwick residents.

$791,000 for the West Warwick Police Department to purchase five new emergency response vehicles equipped with updated technology, including three Ford Explorer emergency response vehicles and two fully equipped Ford cargo vans.

$475,000 for the Town of Foster to upgrade emergency response radio equipment and ensure compatibility with the statewide emergency communications system, improving coordination and public safety.

$1,092,000 for the City of Cranston to prevent flooding in and around the Garden Street area.

$680,000 for the Town of Westerly, secured in partnership with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, for sewer pipe upgrades to strengthen stormwater resilience and reduce strain on the town's wastewater treatment facility.