Rep. Garamendi Secures Over $6.5 Million in Community Project Funding for Solano & Contra Costa Counties

WASHINGTON, D.C - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced the inclusion of $6,596,000 in new investments that he secured for California's Eighth Congressional District in the House Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act (H.R. 6938). This funding ensures continued federal investments in important infrastructure and public safety initiatives throughout Solano & Contra Costa Counties.

"This legislation will provide much-needed federal investments to the region for local flood control, public safety, and sanitation projects, including over $1 million for Mare Island's sewer rehabilitation project. I was proud to fight for these projects alongside local leaders and community stakeholders in our shared work to invest in Solano and Contra Costa Counties," said Congressman Garamendi. "I look forward to the Senate passing and the president signing these critical investments into law in the coming weeks, so we can get to work for everyone who calls California's 8^th home."

In total, Congressman Garamendi secured $6,596,000 in funding for critical investments throughout Solano and Contra Costa Counties in this year's appropriations package.

A breakdown of each of the projects to receive funding:

• $1,092,000 for the Mare Island Sewer Rehabilitation Project to rehabilitate the outdated sewer system on Mare Island and significantly reduce the risk of raw sewage reaching the San Francisco Bay, fulfilling the federal and state missions to restore the Bay.

• $1,350,000 for the North Richmond Living Levee, Phase 1 to ensure reliable wastewater service for more than 180,000 individuals, provide flooding protection to wastewater infrastructure, and protect access to a vital transportation corridor in western Contra Costa County, which is projected to face irregular flooding and inundation in the coming years.

• $1,031,000 for Solano Radio Infrastructure and Interoperability Improvements to enable dozens of local, State, and Federal agency partners to communicate seamlessly and render mutual aid.

• $1,031,000 for the Vallejo Resiliency and Elevated Public Safety Project (Mobile Unit) to increase capacity for the Vallejo Police Department to provide mobilized emergency response and interoperable communications to ensure the safety of Vallejo residents in a crisis or public event

• $1,000,000 for the Delta Diablo Forcemain Replacement to ensure uninterrupted wastewater conveyance services while reducing the potential for a sanitary sewer overflow with associated potential impacts to public health and the environment.

• $1,092,000 for the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District for concrete repairs, rehabilitation, and structural seismic improvements to prolong the life of critical air flow distribution systems.

This year's appropriations package passed the U.S. House of Representatives on January 8, 2026, with a strong bipartisan vote of 397-28. The legislation is expected to be considered by the U.S. Senate in the coming days before heading to the President for final signature.

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