The House of Representatives advanced key Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills, including Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment, marking a major step toward restoring fiscal discipline and putting an end to years of Biden-era wasteful policies. The bill now heads to the Senate.

These bills refocus Washington on what truly matters to Floridians: public safety, strong infrastructure, secure water systems, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Instead of funding radical agendas that drive up energy costs and undermine law enforcement, House Republicans are delivering real, local results.

I'm especially proud to share that I have secured significant community project funding for Florida's 7th District, delivering targeted investments that strengthen public safety, modernize infrastructure, and protect our environment, without reckless spending.

Public Safety Investments

Keeping our communities safe will always be one of my top priorities. Through the FY26 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill, I secured funding to support law enforcement, first responders, and public safety training across Seminole County and beyond:

• $1.9 million for Seminole County Sheriff's Office radio upgrades

• $529,000 for Altamonte Springs Police Department technology improvements

• $500,000 for Oviedo Police Department training and equipment

• $400,000 for Seminole County juvenile crisis response initiatives

• $350,000 for Seminole State College criminal justice training

• $500,000 for SMART prevention and public safety education programs

These investments ensure our officers have the tools, training, and technology they need to keep Florida families safe.

Infrastructure & Environmental Projects

Florida's future depends on resilient infrastructure and responsible environmental stewardship. Through the FY26 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill, I secured funding for critical water and infrastructure improvements across the district, while also pushing back on overreach from Washington bureaucrats:

• $1.28 million to restore Sweetwater Creek in Oviedo

• $1.25 million for septic-to-sewer upgrades in Seminole County

• $1 million for water main replacement in Winter Springs

• $640,000 for reclaimed water expansion in Winter Springs

• $750,000 for water main replacement in Lake Helen

These projects protect Florida's waterways, strengthen local infrastructure, and improve quality of life for residents.