Washington, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday voted to pass more than $2,300,000 for infrastructure 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.
“Delivering direct investments to the communities I serve is a top priority for me in Congress. I’m proud to have worked alongside local stakeholders to secure millions of dollars for critical infrastructure, safety, and accessibility projects across Virginia’s Seventh District,” said Vindman. “I look forward to seeing these projects move forward and strengthen our communities for the future.”
These projects were selected to address infrastructure, transportation, public safety, and accessibility needs identified by the community.
These investments include:
- Implementing stormwater and creek stabilization improvements in Prince William
- Funding the Northern Virginia Community College Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (AIR) Expansion project in Woodbridge
- Improving student safety and quality of life at Gordon-Barbour Elementary School in Orange
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.
A summary of funding for transportation projects in Virginia’s Seventh District that passed in the U.S. House is below.
PRINCE WILLIAM
Vindman secured $1,200,000 to implement stormwater and creek stabilization improvements along Quantico Creek. Quantico Creek is a flood-prone waterway impacting residential and historic areas. The project includes drainage infrastructure upgrades and bank stabilization to reduce flooding, protect property, and improve environmental outcomes by reducing sediment and nutrient runoff into the Chesapeake Bay watershed. These improvements will enhance climate resilience, environmental protection, and community safety.
Vindman secured $250,000 to fund the Northern Virginia Community College Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (AIR) Expansion project in Woodbridge. This funding will be used to facilitate the renovation of the existing HVAC building, the procurement and installation of advanced training equipment, and provide necessary technological upgrades to existing lab space. The renovations and equipment upgrades will increase classroom capacity to grow the valuable skilled trade program necessary to meet the workforce needs of Virginia.
ORANGE
Vindman secured $850,000 for Orange County Schools to improve student safety and quality of life at Gordon-Barbour Elementary School. This project will add 3,500 square feet for additional dining space and enclose the walkways that connect two annex buildings.
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 or non-profit 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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