Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) issued the following statement after the House passed a package of three funding bills for Fiscal Year 2026-The Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. Included in the language of these bills were six of Rep. Peters' Community Project Funding (CPF) requests. The package, including CPF requests, is subject to change as the legislation moves to the Senate.

"This package reflects the priorities my constituents, and hardworking Americans, want to see Congress address: lowering energy costs, strengthening public safety, investing in clean energy and science, and upgrading critical water infrastructure," Rep. Peters said. "It also holds the Trump Administration accountable by reasserting Congress's power of the purse and taking steps to end their slash-and-burn approach, ensuring no one is above the law. I hope the Senate gets this bill over the finish line without delay so we can deliver real results for San Diego and communities across the country."

Highlights of the package include:

• Addresses high electricity costs by investing $375 million in our electric grid, which Rep. Peters helped secure, tackling a major point of rising electricity costs and strengthening reliability.
• Supports $1.8 billion in clean, affordable, and secure energy programs to lower energy bills, including nuclear energy activities-a bipartisan effort led by Rep. Peters to strengthen America's nuclear energy sector.
• Curtails the reckless abuses of the Trump Administration by restricting efforts to dismantle entire agencies without Congressional authorization, blocking wasteful spending on useless vanity projects, and diminishing the Administration's ability to wipeout Congressionally approved spending.
• Supports federal programs to support a wide range of criminal justice program areas, ensuring cities like San Diego have the tools to strengthen public safety, expand mental health crisis intervention programs, and invest in prevention efforts that keep our neighborhoods safe.
• Repudiates the Trump Administration's anti-science agenda by providing strong funding for scientific and technological research. Rep. Peters led a bipartisan effort to secure $58 million for NASA's Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, supporting STEM education and research through a network of colleges and universities, including the University of California, San Diego.
• Invests $2.8 billion in our nation's water infrastructure, including drinking water, wastewater, and storm water management projects in San Diego, and across the country.

Also included in the package were six Community Project Funding requests led by Rep. Peters for FY 2026 funding, totaling more than $6.3 million.

"These investments will help prepare San Diego for the future, from safer water to stronger infrastructure to more opportunities for students to gain the skills that power our local economy," Rep. Peters continued. "I'm proud to deliver targeted federal funding that improves the quality of life for my constituents and delivers real, tangible benefits for San Diegans."

Community Project Funding requests made by Rep. Peters include:

• San Diego City College CyberLab - $1,031,000
  This funding would be used for modern computers, high-end laptops, and cyber range access to support students in the Cyber Defense and Analysis programs. It will address a critical gap in national security by preparing students to enter the cybersecurity workforce and counter evolving cyber threats.
• Coastal Ocean Pathogen Pollution Forecast Model - $1,031,000
  This funding would be used to develop, deploy, and maintain real-time monitoring stations of oceanographic conditions within the Tijuana estuary. It will help better manage beach contamination events, which in turn will minimize public health risks and economic damage.
• Engineering and Computer Science Capacity Building Project - $1,031,000
  This funding would be used to for laboratory and teaching equipment to expand California State University San Marcos's systems, electrical, and computer engineering programs. This would address critical workforce needs, drive regional economic growth, and foster long-term societal benefits.
• City of Coronado Stormwater Mitigation Project - $1,092,000
  This funding would be used for the protection of surface and groundwater quality and assist with the minimization of pollutants entering waterways, preventing flooding during heavy rain events and enhance water quality.
• Pump Station Component D Upgrade - $1,092,000
  This funding would be used to increase the community's drainage system's capacity by providing electrical, structural, and mechanical improvements to the pump station. This is essential to mitigate flood risks, lower costs, and ensure the pump's power reliability.
• Famosa Slough Alley Slope Restoration - $1,092,000
  This funding would be used for the construction phase of a storm drain infrastructure project to address severe erosion in an alleyway that floods during rain events, preventing further damage to nearby streets and residential neighborhoods.

Community Project Funding enables Members of Congress to advocate directly for local priorities, ensuring transparency and accountability. To see more about Rep. Peters' FY26 requests, click here.

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