Rep. María Elvira Salazar Secures $25.6 Million for Florida’s 27th District in FY26

Miami, FL. - Today, U.S. Representative María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) announced that she successfully secured $25.6 million in federal funding for community projects in Florida's 27th Congressional District through the newly enacted Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148), which she proudly supported and was signed into lawby the President on February 3, 2026.

"This is about keeping my promise to South Florida," said Rep. Salazar. "Every dollar secured in this bill reflects my commitment to fight for our families, our seniors, our small businesses, and our neighborhoods. I will never stop working to ensure that the taxpayers of FL-27 see their hard-earned dollars come back home, improving safety, strengthening infrastructure, protecting our water, and building a stronger future for our community."

FY26 Funding Breakdown: Delivering for South Florida

Rep. Salazar's FY26 funding includes 13 key projectsthat address priority needs throughout the district:

• Public Safety
• $2.1 million for marked police cruisers to improve response times and neighborhood visibility
• $1.25 million for the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Violence Reduction Initiative to remove illegal firearms and combat gun violence
  
• Flood Mitigation & Infrastructure
• $5 million to expand PortMiami's refrigerated cargo capacity, strengthening jobs and the supply chain
• $5 million for drainage upgrades and roadway elevation in flood-prone areas
• $2 million for stormwater improvements near Key Biscayne's K-8 School
• $1 million for drainage upgrades in Cutler Bay
• $960,000 to resurface Coral Way and enhance roadway safety
• $750,000 for storm drainage improvements in Pinecrest
  
• Seniors & Medical Innovation
• $3.13 million for FIU's Precision Medicine Initiative to advance cutting-edge cancer research and individualized treatments
• $1 million to build a Senior Activity Center in West Miami serving seniors, youth programs, and emergency needs
  
• Water Quality & Environmental Protection
• $2 million for coastal and marine protection initiatives
• $1 million to convert homes in South Miami from septic systems to sewer service
• $412,500 for a hybrid reef shoreline stabilization study in Key Biscayne

Building on a Strong Record of Results

The $25.6 million secured in FY26 builds on three previous years of consistent delivery for South Florida.

• FY24: $23.05 million secured for 14 projects
• FY23: $23.86 million secured for 12 projects
• FY22: $17 million secured for 8 projects

Across those years, major investments included:

• Flood mitigation and water quality improvements in Little Havana, Pinecrest, Cutler Bay, South Miami, and Key Biscayne.
• Affordable senior housing in the City of Miami
• Expansion of Banyan Community Health Center
• Mental health expansion at Nicklaus Children's Hospital
• Coral reef restoration and marine science research
• Mount Sinai Medical Center resiliency upgrades
• Port Miami electrification and infrastructure improvements
• and More

Total Delivered:$89.51 Million for FL-27

Since taking office, Rep. María Elvira Salazar has secured over $89 Million for 47 Community Projects. From public safety and healthcare to flood control and environmental protection, these investments reflect one clear priority: Making Washington work for South Florida.

Rep. Salazar remains committed to ensuring Florida's 27th District continues to receive the federal resources our community deserves.