A small part of the appropriations process is the allowance for individual Members of Congress to request funds for district-specific projects. Each year, a Member can submit such district projects to the appropriate appropriations subcommittees. This process of “earmarking” funds for local priorities allows members to direct federal investments to projects that will benefit their communities.

Not all requests receive funding, and these requests make up no more than 1% of total spending in the appropriations bills. Therefore, receiving federal funding for a district project is a very competitive process.

 

Below is a map that links to specific appropriations requests for the 13th District that were granted this year, as well as funding from the stimulus package passed earlier this year that has already been allocated to projects in our area.  Click below for more information on these projects.

 

View ARRA in the 13th District in a larger map

Below are links that will show you the district projects I have requested for fiscal year 2010, as well as federal funds granted to the thirteenth district through the FY2009 omnibus appropriations bill.