Representative Tran Advances $11 Million to Improve Infrastructure, Public Safety Across Orange and LA Counties

Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) advanced nearly $11 million in federal funding for critical infrastructure projects, affordable housing construction, and improved emergency and disaster response throughout Orange and LA Counties.

In a bipartisan vote, the House of Representatives passed government spending bills that included $10,950,000 in federal dollars for local projects requested by Representative Tran. The funding was included as part of H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, which would provide full-year funding for several major government departments through the end of Fiscal Year 2026, including programs at the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), Education, Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and Defense.

"I'm so proud to have secured nearly $11 million in federal funding through the House to make everyday life in Southern California easier and safer - putting our hard-earned tax dollars at work for our community," said Representative Tran. "We're a step closer to securing tens of millions of dollars to repair our streets, bring down housing costs, and make our neighborhoods safer. This is a huge achievement for our community, and I'll keep fighting to deliver the federal resources our families deserve."

Once approved by the Senate and signed into law by the President, the following projects will receive funding:

• $3,150,000 for the City of Cerritos to renovate the Del Amo Boulevard Bridge, a major thoroughfare serving thousands of LA and Orange County residents, to reduce traffic jams and improve pedestrian and bicycle access.
• $2,000,000 for the City of Fountain Valley to construct a new fire station that can provide safer, faster response times to more Fountain Valley residents experiencing emergencies.
• $1,000,000 for the City of Garden Grove to upgrade Orange County Fire Authority Station 84 with specialty firetruck capabilities and ensure that fire truck operations are readily available, and provide additional lifesaving resources to the surrounding community during emergencies.
• $1,000,000 for the City of Westminster to revitalize the Westminster Community Service and Senior Center, to ensure this public space is safe, accessible, and secure for community enjoyment.
• $850,000 for the City of La Palma to modernize existing infrastructure used by both the La Palma Police Department and the La Palma Fire Department to improve public safety with better resources like security cameras and sensors, ensuring that law enforcement is well-equipped to address the evolving needs of the community.
• $850,000 for the City of Brea to update traffic signals at school crossings and separate pedestrian routes from high-speed traffic, providing Brea families with safer commutes.
• $850,000 for the Buena Park Library District to upgrade key infrastructure in libraries, including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems, creating a better work environment for library staff and patrons.
• $500,000 for the Orange County Mosquito & Vector Control District to equip their Biosafety Lab space with the technology and infrastructure necessary to better address future disease outbreaks, and protect public health.
• $250,000 for the City of Fullerton to make local streets safer and more accessible by repairing damaged roadways, sidewalks, and curb ramps.
• $250,000 for the Orange County Housing Finance Trust to help construct 2,700 permanent affordable housing units and directly address the housing cost crisis facing Southern California residents.
• $250,000 for the City of Placentia to improve sidewalks and other pedestrian-friendly infrastructure in Old Town Placentia to keep residents safe and draw economic activity to the area.

The Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act-included within H.R. 7148-provides funds for 11 of Tran's 15 community project funding requests. Two of Tran's requests previously passed the House on January 8, 2026. Tran's two remaining projects have been approved for funding by the House Appropriations Committee and are pending a vote on the House floor. If passed by the House and the Senate and signed into law by the President, 15 community projects in California's 45th district will receive funding.

Community Project Funding is subject to strict public transparency and accountability requirements, only available to nonprofit and government entities (for-profit grantees are not eligible), and must demonstrate evidence of compelling community support. In addition, each Member of Congress must certify in writing that there is no financial interest in the project for them and their immediate family. All projects will be audited by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to ensure sound stewardship of taxpayer dollars.

For more information on Representative Tran's FY 2026 Community Project Funding requests, click here.

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Congressman Derek Tran represents California's 45th Congressional District. Serving his first term in Congress, Congressman Tran is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and House Small Business Committee, where he is Ranking Member of the Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations Subcommittee. Congressman Tran is the son of Vietnamese refugees, a Veteran, and fought for consumers as an attorney before entering Congress.