Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Norma Torres (35th District of California)
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres, a member of the Appropriations Committee, voted for the passage of a funding minibus containing the final, bipartisan conference agreements for the FY2026 Labor Health and Human Services Education (LHHS), Defense, and Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) spending bills.
The minibus includes seven Community Project Funding requests championed by Congresswoman Torres, totaling $11,050,000 for critical infrastructure, housing, public safety, behavioral health, and economic development projects across the Inland Empire.
“These investments deliver real results for our communities, including safer neighborhoods, more affordable housing, stronger local economies, and expanded access for entrepreneurship and emergency services,” said Congresswoman Torres. “I fought to ensure Inland Empire families see their federal tax dollars come back home in ways that improve quality of life and create opportunity.”
FY2026 THUD Community Project Funding Include:
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$3,100,000 for the Eastvale Library and Innovation Center – The project will establish the first true library in the city and expands access to information, education, and community programming for community members.
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$2,000,000 for Cypress Grove Supportive Housing – The project will support the construction of permanent supportive housing in Fontana, providing long-term housing stability and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, with a particular focus on those with disabilities or low incomes.
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$2,000,000 for Chino Valley Innovation Center- Establishes an entrepreneurship hub to support small businesses, job creation, and local economic growth in Chino.
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$1,000,000 for Vista Verde II Affordable Housing Development – Adds affordable housing and creates construction jobs in Ontario.
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$1,100,000 for Merrill Center Crisis Stabilization Unit Rehabilitation – Rehabilitates critical behavioral health facilities in Fontana serving residents across San Bernardino County.
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$850,000 for City of Montclair Fire Department Tractor Tiller Truck – Funds a high-maneuverability fire truck to strengthen emergency response in Montclair.
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$1,000,000 for The Hub on Holt: Space for Entrepreneurship, Creation, and Innovation – Helps revitalize the Downtown Ontario Arts District to support small businesses and community engagement in Ontario.
Representative Torres has prioritized directing federal resources to projects that address local needs, strengthen public services, and promote long-term economic opportunity throughout California’s 35th Congressional District.
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