Vindman Secures More Than $1 Million for Water Infrastructure Improvements in Greene County

Washington, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives today voted to pass more than $1,000,000 for water infrastructure improvements and projects in Virginia's Seventh District that Congressman Eugene Vindman secured as part of a U.S. House-passed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations bill.

"I've long heard from community leaders in Greene County about the need for serious upgrades to the community's aging water infrastructure to keep utility costs down and water quality up. We're taking real action," said Vindman. "These improvements are essential to long-term economic growth, public health, and reliable service for residents, businesses, and schools. I want to thank Greene County and the Town of Stanardsville for working closely with me to advance this request and help make these much-needed upgrades possible for the community, now and into the future."

This $1,092,000 investment - which Vindman secured as part of a House-passed FY 2026 appropriations package - would address critical longstanding water infrastructure deficiencies in Greene County and the Town of Stanardsville by upgrading the aging, undersized water mains that currently limit water pressure and service reliability. These improvements will strengthen water service to government facilities, schools, and residents, enhance public safety, reduce shortages, and support future growth and economic development as demand continues to increase.

Vindman worked directly with local officials and community leaders across Virginia to solicit these requests, move these projects forward, and make sure they were included in this federal funding legislation. The FY2026 appropriations package now goes to the U.S. Senate for further consideration.

BACKGROUND

For FY2026 the U.S. House of Representatives reopened the Community Project Funding process, allowing Members of Congress to request targeted federal investments for local projects. Congressman Vindman worked closely with community leaders across Virginia's Seventh District to identify and submit requests that reflect the needs of the region.

Community Project Funding is designed to strengthen the federal appropriations process by centering local input and collaboration. Through this process, Members of Congress partner directly with the communities they represent to advance projects that are planned, supported, and led at the local level.

To qualify, projects must be submitted by a locality and meet the eligibility requirements of existing federal grant programs. Submissions must demonstrate strong community support, ensuring that funded projects are responsive to local needs and have backing from the communities they serve.

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