On March 6, Representative Seth Magaziner  announced the House passage of $12,353,131 in federal funding requested by Rep. Magaziner for 14 community projects in Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District in this year’s government funding package. The legislation will now be taken up by the Senate, and is expected to be passed and sent to President Biden for his signature.

“Delivering results for Rhode Islanders has always been my top priority in Congress, and I’m proud to have secured federal funding that will benefit the working people of our state,” said Rep. Seth Magaziner. “This funding will go towards local projects to improve public safety, invest in schools and libraries, upgrade water management systems, and make Rhode Island a better place to live. I’m excited to see these projects break ground and come to fruition.”

14 of Rep. Magaziner’s Community Project Funding requests were included in the first tranche of government funding legislation for fiscal year 2024. The remaining six government funding bills are due on March 22, and are expected to include additional funding for Rhode Island as requested by Rep. Magaziner.

Among Rep. Magaziner’s Community Project Funding requests include $344,000 for the Cranston Police Department to upgrade their K9 vehicle fleet.