Community Project Funding Requests
In 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives implemented Community Project Funding (CPF), which provides Members of Congress more input in the funding decisions that directly impact their districts by allowing local community groups to request project funding.
I am allowed to submit 10 general appropriations community project requests and 5 Transportation and Infrastructure Community Project Requests. Below are the lists of project requests I am submitting for FY2025 and that were submitted for FY2024. Thesefunding requests may or may not be approved by the relevant committee and then must proceed through the regular legislative process:
FY25 General Appropriations Community Project Funding Requests
Bensalem Township Department of Public Safety Fire Station
Proposed Recipient: Bensalem Township Department of Public Safety
Address of Recipient: 2400 Byberry Road, Bensalem, PA, 19020
Amount of Request: $10,000,000
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to construct the new Bensalem Township Department of Public Safety Fire Station, which will merge the operations and assets of two aging volunteer fire stations, built in 1973 and 1977, into one more centrally located facility in the north-east area of the township. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will maintain and improve public safety.
Bristol Borough Consolidated Fire Station
Proposed Recipient: Bristol Borough
Address of Recipient: 250 Pond Street, Bristol, PA, 19007
Amount of Request: $4,000,000
Explanation of Request: The funding would be used for the consolidation of four fire stations into one centralized location by constructing a new facility. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will maintain and improve public safety.
Bristol Township Homeless Shelter
Proposed Recipient: Bristol Township
Address of Recipient: 2501 Bath Road, Bristol Township, PA, 19007
Amount of Request: $5,000,000
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to reconstruct Bristol Township's 24/7 Emergency Homeless Shelter. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will allow the shelter to continue to help the nearly 400 people, including families with young children, it serves annually.
Bucks County Boone Farm Community Center
Proposed Recipient: Bucks County
Address of Recipient: 55 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA, 18901
Amount of Request: $3,630,000
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to reconstruct two public buildings, as well as construct a public access road and public-use parking lot for community center visitors. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will allow the center to continue to be a critical space for cross-community engagement.
Bucks County Co-Responder Program
Proposed Recipient: Bucks County Human Services Division
Address of Recipient: 55 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA, 18901
Amount of Request: $1,036,000
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to support the Co-Responder Program, a partnership between our local police departments and the County to improve emergency response for those in need of social services and contacting 911. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will maintain and improve public safety.
Bucks County District Attorney Digital Operations Initiative
Proposed Recipient: Office of the Bucks County District Attorney
Address of Recipient: 100 N. Main Steet, Doylestown, PA, 18901
Amount of Request: $1,495,000
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to support the District Attorney’s Digital Operations Initiative, supporting the purchase of a web-based comprehensive case management system that automates and streamlines processes and creates a single point of contact for case information. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will maintain and improve public safety.
Bucks County Sheriff's Office License Plate Reader Initiative
Proposed Recipient: Bucks County Sheriff’s Office
Address of Recipient: 100 N. Main Street, #B2, Doylestown, PA, 18901
Amount of Request: $2,000,000
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to expand the County’s License Plate Reader Initiative through the purchase of 50 new units. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will maintain and improve public safety.
Hatfield Township Municipal Authority
Proposed Recipient: Hatfield Township Municipal Authority
Address of Recipient: 3200 Advance Lane, Colmar, PA, 18915
Amount of Request: $3,438,000
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to acquire a medium voltage Diesel Rotary Uninterruptable Power Supply (DRUPS) for Hatfield Township. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will ensure uninterrupted power supply at the township’s wastewater treatment plant facility in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency.
Lower Makefield Township Flood Mitigation and Stormwater Management
Proposed Recipient: Lower Makefield Township
Address of Recipient: 1100 Edgewood Road, Yardley, PA, 19067
Amount of Request: $8,000,000
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to construct a comprehensive flood mitigation and stormwater management system in Lower Makefield Township. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will maintain and improve public safety.
Lower Southampton Township Sewer Revitalization
Proposed Recipient: Lower Southampton Township
Address of Recipient: 1500 Desire Avenue, Feasterville, PA, 19053
Amount of Request: $4,705,000
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to completely reline the township’s public sanitary sewer system and reconstruct the force main. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will maintain and improve public health and safety.
Middletown Township Public Works
Proposed Recipient: Middletown Township
Address of Recipient: 3 Municipal Way, Langhorne, PA, 19047
Amount of Request: $4,000,000
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this prooject is to reconstruct the township’s outdated Public Works Complex that no longer meets the demands of a growing staff and aging infrastructure. The Township plans to demolish a 1960s-era building that comprises houses half of the Department of Public Works’ operations and replace it with a modern, energy efficient structure that is more conducive for Public Works operations. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will maintain and improve public safety.
Morrisville Borough Community Building Repairs
Proposed Recipient: Morrisville Borough
Address of Recipient: 35 Union Street, Morrisville, PA, 19067
Amount of Request: $3,675,000
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to reconstruct two school/community buildings damaged by a major hailstorm in April 2023. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will maintain and ensure the safety of these buildings which serve essential educational, recreational, and community purposes.
Morrisville Municipal Authority Environmental Water Quality Laboratory
Proposed Recipient: Morrisville Municipal Authority
Address of Recipient: 35 Union Street, Morrisville, PA, 19067
Amount of Request: $3,367,000
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to construct a new environmental water quality laboratory in order to maintain the authority’s high level of wastewater treatment and compliance with current and future regulatory requirements. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will maintain and improve public health and safety.
Quakertown Borough Community Revitalization
Proposed Recipient: Quakertown Borough
Address of Recipient: 35 N. 3rd Street, Quakertown, PA, 18951
Amount of Request: $4,000,000
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to revitalize the infrastructure of downtown Quakertown, including public parking, pedestrian pathways, water drainage, and electrical utilities. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will accommodate community growth and promote further economic development.
Yardley Borough Storm Sewer Reconstruction
Proposed Recipient: Yardley Borough
Address of Recipient: 56 Main Street, Yardley, PA, 19067
Amount of Request: $2,724,000
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to replace and reconstruct deteriorated storm sewer infrastructure in Yardley Borough. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will maintain and improve public health and safety.
FY24 General Appropriations Community Project Funding Requests
Bensalem Township - Route 1 Corridor Revitalization Project
Proposed Recipient: Township of Bensalem
Address of Recipient: 2400 Byberry Road, Bensalem, PA 19020
Amount of Request: $4,000,000
Explanation of Request: This purpose of this project is to revitalize and redevelop the Route 1 Corridor in Bensalem Township, which spans from the Philadelphia border to Middletown Township and the Neshaminy Creek. This project aims to combat trends of decline along this through well-managed public-private partnerships in this targeted area. Funding will be used to support development and redevelopment activities associated with properties located in the Route 1 Corridor including site preparation, infrastructure improvements, transportation improvements, demolition of necessary buildings, new construction, and adaptive reuse of existing buildings. This revitalization aims to benefit residents in the region by creating an environment that is safe, economically prosperous, and community oriented.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County
Proposed Recipient: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County
Address of Recipient: 2875 York Road, Jamison, PA 18929
Amount of Request: $635,000
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this funding is to support renovation, modernization, and expansion of facilities, as well as the creation of a mentoring hub which seeks to enhance the impact of Big Brothers Big Sisters programs and strengthen our community. The renovation will include addressing infrastructure needs, such as fire safety and plumbing, and construct new meeting space that can accommodate larger groups. The aim of this project is to benefit at-risk children who are in need of positive role models and mentorship programs, as well as the community overall.
Bristol Borough - Trenton Ave Streetscape and Sound Barrier Improvements
Proposed Recipient: Bristol Borough
Address of Recipient: 250 Pond Street, Bristol, PA 19007
Amount of Request: $1,717,000
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to upgrade the existing trail and streetscape along Trenton Avenue within Bristol Borough. The asphalt trail will be brought into compliance with Americans with Disabilities (ADA) standards and the proposed project includes construction of a transparent sound barrier between the residential neighborhood and the 4-rail Amtrak railroad corridor.
Bristol Township Senior Center
Proposed Recipient: Bristol Township
Address of Recipient: 2501 Bath Road, Bristol, PA 19007
Amount of Request: $4,000,000
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to create a healthy environment for senior citizens to receive professional services and engage in activities specifically designed for seniors at this public facility. Since the coronavirus pandemic began there is a need for new infrastructure in this facility to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the pandemic. This includes adding more rooms to achieve social distancing and providing new outdoor gathering spaces to have more meeting options to gather and assemble.
Bucks County Crisis Stabilization Center
Proposed Recipient: Bucks County Correctional Facility
Address of Recipient: 55 E. Court Street, Doylestown, PA 18901
Amount of Request: $2,000,000
Explanation of Request: This project will address the mental health and substance use disorder crisis in Bucks County. The Crisis Stabilization Center will serve people of all ages experiencing a mental health, co-occurring or substance use crisis. Once an individual arrives at the Stabilization Center, they will be treated holistically as their needs are triaged and evaluated. Once stable, individuals will receive a warm hand-off to inpatient, forensic Residential Treatment, partial hospital or out-patient care, as well as recovery supports. The Stabilization Center will be prepared to initiate medication assisted treatment to anyone experiencing acute withdrawal symptoms from Opioids or alcohol. This Center will be well integrated across clinical disciplines with separate areas for adults and children, accommodations for waiting family members, and a comfortable room for those waiting for a longer-term placement.
Family Service Association of Bucks County
Proposed Recipient: Family Service Association of Bucks County
Address of Recipient: 4 Cornerstone Drive, Langhorne, PA 19047
Amount of Request: $4,000,000
Explanation of Request: This project involves constructing a new, two-story building adjacent to the current Bucks County Emergency Homeless Shelter, in addition to renovating the existing Shelter. One story of the Shelter expansion would be dedicated to programming such as on-site mental health treatment, substance use treatment, Housing-First case management, and nursing and wellness. The project would also allow for the Shelter to double capacity, reducing waitlist barriers.
Horsham Water and Sewer Authority
Proposed Recipient: Horsham Water & Sewer Authority (HWSA)
Address of Recipient: 617 Horsham Road, Horsham, PA 19044
Amount of Request: $4,000,000
Explanation of Request: This funding will support the Horsham Water & Sewer Authority Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project to reduce spread of PFAS contaminated groundwater. The purpose of this project is to perform approximately 20 miles of CIPP lining of sewers and laterals within the system above what is done annually. HWSA would prioritize the sewers by age, proximity to the military bases and within low lying areas to ensure PFAS contaminated groundwater reduction.
Langhorne Manor Borough Stormwater Project
Proposed Recipient: Langhorne Manor Borough
Address of Recipient: 618 Hulmeville Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047
Amount of Request: $707,286
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to reduce the sediment that is being discharged into the Neshaminy and Mill creeks. This project entails developing infiltration trenches along two borough roads, this will allow reduction and be minimally disruptive to residents.
Middletown Township Department of Public Works
Proposed Recipient: Middletown Township
Address of Recipient: 3 Municipal Way, Langhorne, PA 19047
Amount of Request: $4,000,000
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to redevelop the buildings serving the Department of Public works. The project proposes demolishing the existing garage structure, replacing it with a modern 12-bay pole structure that will accommodate all vehicles and equipment. The new building will also house a sign shop for fabricating street signs and will include storage areas for small equipment and tools. A small addition is proposed for the existing office building to provide an expanded break room and locker room facilities for the public works staff as well as a multi-purpose room for training.
Modernizing Bucks County Public Safety Programs
Proposed Recipient: Bucks County Emergency Services
Address of Recipient: 55 E. Court Street, Doylestown, PA 18901
Amount of Request: $1,454,000
Explanation of Request: This project would ensure the modernization of Bucks County Emergency Services. It allows Bucks County Emergency Services to replace 5,100 portable radio batteries and chargers for every police, fire and emergency medical service representing 117 departments. A significant portion of the equipment is approaching the end of it's operational life. It also introduces body worn cameras to enhance officer-community relations and officer safety in their duties. This will extend the life of the radio equipment, lower the cost for the municipalities that rely on these agencies for critical life safety services, and provide more transparency in matters involving public safety.
Perkasie Borough
Proposed Recipient: Perkasie Borough
Address of Recipient: 620 Chestnut Street, Perkasie, PA 18944
Amount of Request: $2,058,180
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this funding is to support the Park Avenue Stormwater and Pedestrian Improvements project. The aim of this project is to improve regional stormwater management along with the reconstruction of a portion of Park Avenue and the construction of a portion of the Liberty Bill Trail. The project proposes removing the “traditional” basin, regrading the area to reclaim it for potential informal recreational use by the community, installing a new underground stormwater basin, and also to eliminate the spillway that had repeatedly failed and had been the cause of erosion along the steep embankment and causing flooding, icing, and significant degradation of the roadway.
September 11th National Memorial Trail
Proposed Recipient: September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance
Address of Recipient: 5107 Jean Street, Verona, PA 15147
Amount of Request: $200,000
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this funding is to install signage on roads from the Flight 93 Memorial to Portland and from Washington Crossing to the Delaware border to complete a program of Pennsylvania Commonwealth-wide signage project. This investment includes purchase of materials, installation and completing approvals. The route goes through 25 counties, is the longest trail route in the Commonwealth and is 903 miles in length in the Commonwealth. The trail is the newest Federally legislated trail in the United States of America.
Tullytown Borough - Old Tullytown Revitalization Project
Proposed Recipient: Tullytown Borough
Address of Recipient: 500 Main Street, Tullytown, PA 19007
Amount of Request: $1,200,000
Explanation of Request: This project will provide infrastructure needed to support the revitalization of Old Tullytown Borough, including streetscaping along Main Street and the rehabilitation of the main municipal parking lot providing access to the Borough ball fields, trails, park and playgrounds. Core components include parking lot reconstruction, street beautification upgrades including curb and sidewalk replacement, special lighting, trees, seating, intersection upgrades (including ADA compliance). Access to the Borough’s public amenities is crucial to efforts to increase economic activity and opportunities for the residents and business owners. Attractive and inviting streetscapes that provide a safe built environment for pedestrians will help spur local economic activity in the Borough.
United Way - Healthy Eating and Living Partnership (HELP)
Proposed Recipient: United Way of Bucks County
Address of Recipient: 413 Hood Blvd, Fairless Hills, PA 19030
Amount of Request: $4,000,000
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this project is to develop a new and expanded physical site for the Healthy Eating and Living Partnership (HELP) Center to meet current and growing needs of the community. The new site at 5301 Bristol Emilie Rd, Levittown, PA 19057 will be over 18,500 square feet (130% larger than the current leased HELP Center). The HELP Center is a coordinated site, with partners from Bucks County Opportunity Council and St. Mary Medical Center providing services on-site alongside United Way. This project will allow the HELP Centner to grow existing services to serve more residents and improve current programs, spurring economic activity and growth.
Woods Services
Proposed Recipient: Woods Services, Inc.
Address of Recipient: 40 Martin Gross Drive, Langhorne, PA 19047
Amount of Request: $2,000,000
Explanation of Request: The purpose of this funding is to support developing affordable housing in Bucks County through the construction of a 4-story building for low-income community members. The project will support individuals with intellectual disability, autism or traumatic brain injury and other disabilities, and people at risk of homelessness. The development will be located on Woods’ property, in close proximity to Woods’ health services campus, which is comprised of the Medical Center at Woods, Penn Dental Medicine at Woods, the Center for Autism, and the Center for Behavioral Health at Woods. This project will address the need for affordable housing in Bucks County that is safe, located near schools, and near transportation and jobs.