Funding for 15 Bonamici Community Projects Signed into Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. [2/19/26] - Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici announced that legislation containing the 15 community projects she championed was recently signed into law.

These projects will bring more than $16 million in federal investment to NW Oregon.

"This federal funding uplifts local priorities," said Congresswoman Bonamici. "These investments will build stronger, safer, more resilient communities across NW Oregon."

The projects are:

$2 million for Portland State University's Semiconductor Innovation and Nanoscience Equipment Purchase

The funding will be used to purchaseimaging and fabrication equipment for the University's Semiconductor Innovation and Nanoscience Center.

$1.092 million for City of Hillsboro's Seismically Resilient Water Treatment Plant Chemical Building

The funding will be used for a seismically reinforced building foundation to allow swift restoration of safe drinking water to 450,000 residents after a major earthquake.

$1.031 million for Oregon CASA Network's A CASA for Every Child Project

The funding will be used to recruit, train, supervise, and support community volunteers to advocate on behalf of children and young people in the foster care system.

$1.031 million for Clatsop County's Public Safety Equipment and 911 Operations Initiative

The funding will be used to replace and upgrade an outdated public safety communications system so first responders can communicate with each other and the public during an emergency.

$800,000 for Multnomah County's Pretrial Monitoring Program Behavioral Health Expansion Pilot

The funding will be used to add behavioral health staff to Multnomah County's pretrial monitoring program for individuals who have been arraigned and released by a Multnomah County Circuit Court judge pending trial.

$3.15 million for the City of Beaverton's Senior Housing and Community Space Construction Project

The funding will be used to build the ground floor and community space of a new affordable housing development for seniors in Beaverton.

$1 million for the City of North Plains' Civic Center Construction

The funding will be used for design and construction of a new civic center that will help expand government services and provide opportunities for residents and visitors to gather for farmers markets, community meetings, and other activities.

$850,000 for the City of Portland's Gateway to OMSI Project

The funding will modernize and update key intersections along Water Avenue to address safety and congestion concerns and prepare the new OMSI District for growth and development.

$250,000 for Multnomah County's Broadway Bridge Deck Replacement Project

The funding will be used toward the replacement of the failing driving surface on the movable portion of the Broadway Bridge to keep it in service and safe for the traveling public.

$250,000 for the Salmonberry Trail Foundation's Williams Creek Trestle and Learning Mile Project

The funding will enhance trail infrastructure, integrate educational elements, and maintain ecological health along a portion of the Salmonberry Trail.

$500,000 for TriMet's LIFT Vehicle Replacement Project

The funding will support the replacement of LIFT paratransit service vehicles that have exceeded their FTA useful life so TriMet can continue to provide safe, on time, reliable and accessible transportation.

$2 million for the Port of Garibaldi's Engineering for Seawall Replacement Project

The funding will be used to support the replacement of the Port's breakwall to meet current seismic standards.

$1 million for the City of St Helens Reservoir Replacement Project

The funding will be used toward the replacement of an existing reservoir in St. Helens that is currently out of service because of health and safety concerns.

$850,000 for the City of Cornelius' Community and Recreation Center

The funding will be used for renovation and construction of the city's first community and recreation center, delivering much-needed programs and services.

$250,000 for the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District's Americans with Disabilities Act Facility Upgrades Project

The funding will be used to complete necessary upgrades at THPRD's recreation and swim centers to make them ADA-compliant and increase accessibility for residents with disabilities.

Under the rules of the House Appropriations Committee, Members of Congress can each submit up to 15 Community Project Funding requests for consideration during the fiscal year 2026 appropriations process. The reformed and transparent Community Project Funding process allows Members of Congress to advocate for specific community priority projects in a highly competitive process.

You can find more information about the fifteen Community Projects she championed this fiscal year on Rep. Bonamici's website: Bonamici.House.Gov/CommunityProjects

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