WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Congressman Eric Sorensen has secured more than $33 million in federal Community Project Funding (CPF) for communities across the 17th District.
More than $2 million of that money will be invested in the Peoria and Bloomington-Normal area to strengthen critical wastewater and flood infrastructure.
The federal funding is part of a larger bipartisan bill that passed in the House of Representatives last week. Next it goes to the Senate for debate and a vote before it can be signed by President Trump.
“Communities across our district are dealing with aging infrastructure that need urgent repairs, but too often they lack the ability to fund these critical projects without help from the state or federal government,” Sorensen said. “I’m proud to work with local leaders in Elmwood and Bloomington to secure federal funding that will help them improve wastewater infrastructure and construct new stormwater basins to better mitigate flooding. I urge the Senate to act quickly to take up this legislation and pass it into law so these critical projects can move forward.”
The City of Elmwood is set to receive $1 million for its wastewater system.
“We are deeply appreciative of Congressman Eric Sorensen’s continuing efforts to secure funds for Elmwood’s wastewater treatment facility,” said Elmwood Mayor Andrew Almasi. “This federal funding will be used to clean sludge and upgrade our current waste water filtering system. Without this needed upgrade our nearby waterway and surrounding ecosystem would be endangered from runoff. This federal funding will greatly ease the financial burdens that will be placed upon the citizens of Elmwood and our sanitary system users for decades to come. I cannot overstate our appreciation for Mr. Sorensen’s continued efforts for and on behalf of our citizens.
The Community Project Funding process provides federal funds to complete various local projects. Members of Congress can submit requests for projects in cities, towns, or villages in their district to be considered for eligible funding by the House Appropriations Committee.
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