Washington, DC – Rep. Dave Reichert (WA-08) announced today that he secured $16,935,000 in the Defense Conference Report, H. Rpt. 109-676, for local Department of Defense (DOD) projects. The projects are contained in the conference report which the House considered on the floor early this week.

“Right here in the Puget Sound area we have many companies that are producing cutting-edge technologies that are helping our military effort. I am pleased that not only was I able to secure vital funding for a broad spectrum of worthy projects and pursuits but that much of it also came back to this area, which will in turn create local jobs,” said Congressman Reichert. “Among these projects is a revolutionary bandage that has the potential to significantly reduce rapid blood loss in the field, potentially saving the lives of troops and first responders injured in the line of duty. Another project will increase trauma readiness at the Madigan Army Medical Center, ensuring our troops have trained medical professionals ready to provide necessary care. All of the projects are valuable and I am proud I was able to secure these funds. When we put together our funding priorities, I wanted it to represent two of my highest priorities – providing healthcare and the latest technology for our troops. I’m pleased that those priorities are well-represented in the projects here.”

“This initiative will fund the research and development of new and innovative non-lethal engagement systems for both military and law enforcement agencies,” said Alex Löng, Managing Agent for Business Development and RD&E at Stellar Photonics, located in Redmond. “As a former Sheriff, Congressman Reichert’s insight into the needs of law enforcement is crucial to understanding the benefits of directed energy as a viable alternative to the conventional non-lethal weapons of today.”

“Outdoor Research is thankful for the support from the Congressman and the rest of the Washington Delegation for their efforts on our behalf to keep Marines’ hands protected from potential injuries due to excessive heat and flames threats caused by IED’s and other explosives in the theater,” Dan Nordstrom, Owner and President of Outdoor Research, said.

“Cascade Designs deeply appreciates the Congressman and the Washington State Congressional Delegation for understanding and meeting the specific clean water and snowshoe needs of the USMC and for promoting the use of our company’s Seattle-built military combat snowshoes and MSR MIOX Individual Water Purification Systems,” said Pete Haggerty, Vice President at Cascade Designs.

Projects included in H. Rpt. 109-676:

$2,700,000 Plasma Acoustic Dazzler Denial Systems Initiative (PADDS) - Stellar Photonics

$1,000,000 Fuel Cell Hybrid Generation System-Ramgen Technology – Ramgen

$1,000,000 Eyewear Display for Battlefield Operations – Microvision.

$1,560,000 Durable Illumination Aiming Laser-Green (DIAL-100G) - B.E. Meyers

$1,625,000 Madigan Army Medical Center Trauma Readiness - Tacoma Trauma Trust

$1,700,000 Mid-Infrared Semiconductor Laser Technology - Aculight

$1,500,000 Marine Corps Flame Resistant Contact Glove - Outdoor Research

$1,650,000 MIOX On-the-Move Individual Water Purification System - Cascade Design

$1,000,000 Modular Military Steel Traction Combat Snowshoe - Cascade Design

$1,400,000 Ultra-High Resolution Display for Army Medicine - eMagin

$1,800,000 Fibinogen Bandages for Military Use - Stop the Bleeding