Tlaib Announces $57,174,720 in Community Project Funding, Billions in FY27 Appropriations Requests for the 12th

DETROIT — Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) announced the priorities she’s fighting for in the federal appropriations process that determines federal funding for Fiscal Year 2027. Our communities deserve their fair share of resources to help families thrive in our district.

“I am proud of our success in bringing investments home to our district through appropriations requests. I’ll never back down from fighting for real investments in every corner of Michigan’s 12th District,” said Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib. “From clean water to home repairs for seniors, mold remediation, childcare, and infrastructure upgrades, our families deserve to thrive, not just survive. My neighbors are tired of begging for crumbs while the Trump Administration slashes our health care and food assistance to give billionaires massive tax breaks and fund endless wars. I will continue urging Congress to pass a budget that puts our communities first.”

Congresswoman Tlaib led several congressional letters prioritizing the need for lead abatement, access to affordable, clean water, housing and health care for veterans, expanded childcare benefits, and household food safety. She also submitted 20 Community Project Funding requests that would bring $57,174,720 to every corner of Michigan’s 12th Congressional District to meet the needs of the communities.

Congresswoman Tlaib’s FY27 appropriations requests include:

• $1.5 billion for Lead Service Line Replacement – 86 Representatives signed our letter to direct another $1.5 billion to states for lead pipe identification, removal, and replacement to keep us on track to replace all lead service lines in the next decade.

• $500 million for Low Income Household Water Assistance Program – 90 Representatives signed our letter supporting the Health and Human Services LIHWAP program’s efforts to keep residents connected to water service by helping pay off debts, bills, and other water expenses. Funding for the program has expired, and new funding is urgently needed.

• $650 million for State Veterans Homes – 92 Representatives signed our bipartisan letter supporting long-term and supportive care homes that provide safe, comfortable housing for our veterans in need.

• Establishing Employee Childcare Benefits – While Congressional staff in Washington, D.C. have access to childcare benefits, district office employees do not. Rep. Tlaib led a letter to correct this injustice and give the district office workers the support they need to take care of their own families so they can continue serving our residents at the highest level. 61 Representatives signed this letter that also calls for $20 million to fund employee childcare benefits.

• Directing FDA to study PFAS in pet food packaging – PFAS, toxic forever chemicals that can cause cancer, are in so many household products, including the packaging our pets’ food comes in. Directing the Food and Drug Administration to conduct a study is the first step towards banning these harmful chemicals and keeping our families safe. 9 Members signed this bipartisan letter.

Congresswoman Tlaib submitted the following requests for Community Project Funding for Fiscal Year 2027:

1. City of Detroit, Accessibility Repairs and Home Improvements, $5,000,000

The City of Detroit is requesting funding to implement a city-wide accessibility program providing home modifications for residents with disabilities. The initiative emphasizes “Aging in Place” with specific resource allocation to support seniors in maintaining independence through home safety and accessibility retrofits.

2. Detroit Public Schools Community District, High School Workforce Development Initiative, $4,000,000

The funding would be used to support building out the infrastructure for neighborhood high schools to function as robust workforce development spaces, ensuring that students can pursue rigorous academics while preparing for high-demand careers.

3. Wayne County, Home Repair, $2,000,000

The funding would be used to administer a home repair program in Wayne County. The home repair services will ensure safe, affordable housing plus leverage federal Home Weatherization Program funds. The project will improve over 100 homes.

4. City of Southfield, Inglenook Park Accessibility, Safety, and Aging Infrastructure Improvements, $2,110,000

This project focuses on improving accessibility, safety, and aging infrastructure at one of Southfield’s most heavily used community parks. Due to age and heavy use, several key amenities need improvement.

5. City of Detroit, Mold Remediation Program, $5,000,000

The project will conduct targeted household mold remediation in Detroit neighborhoods where poverty, asthma disparities, and flood-related basement water damage most overlap, focusing on homes impacted by the federally declared June 2021 and August 2023 storm and flooding disasters.

6. Redford Charter Township, Lead Service Line Replacement Project – Phase V, $2,000,000

Redford Charter Township is requesting funding for Phase V of this long-term project to monitor and replace lead services lines to ensure safe drinking water.

7. Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan, Juvenile Drug Treatment Court – STAND Program, $3,500,000

The Supervised Treatment for Alcohol and Narcotic Dependency (STAND) Program is a Wayne County Juvenile Drug Treatment Court (JDTC) that serves youth involved in the juvenile legal system who have been identified with a substance use disorder. The program operates through a collaborative partnership where participants receive access to a comprehensive continuum of services, including substance use treatment, family therapy, parent support groups, tutoring, mentoring, and transportation assistance.

8. City of Inkster, New Fire House Construction, $3,500,000

The City of Inkster is seeking funding to support the construction of a new fire station, a critical public safety investment. Inkster currently operates with a single fire station that serves the entire city, and the existing facility is aging, deteriorating, and no longer adequate to meet the operational needs of a modern fire department.

9. City of Dearborn Heights, Ecorse Creek Stormwater Treatment and Stream Restoration, $2,400,000

This project will restore a degraded section of the creek, stabilizing its banks and installing natural stormwater treatment infrastructure. The intended impact is to reduce the pollutants flowing downstream and improve water quality overall.

10. Great Lakes Water Authority, Dearborn Transmission Main Condition Assessment & Renewals, $5,000,000

This project consists of the inspection and potential renewal of 18 miles of drinking water transmission mains located in the City of Dearborn and portions near the City of Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan.

11. City of Lathrup Village, Lathrup Boulevard Water Main Replacement, $1,412,000

This project will replace approximately 4,100 linear feet of nearly 100-year-old cast-iron water main along Lathrup Boulevard in Lathrup Village.
 

12. City of Dearborn Heights, Dearborn Heights Dispatch Center Upgrades, $1,936,250

This project will modernize the City’s dispatch infrastructure by replacing aging hardware and software. These improvements will allow dispatchers to process calls faster, give more accurate information to responders in the field, and integrate technologies with digital evidence systems.

13. City of Dearborn, Senior Public Housing Modernization and Life-Safety Upgrades, $7,256,470

The City of Dearborn is requesting federal funding to modernize critical infrastructure and life-safety systems at two city-owned senior public housing towers: John B. O’Reilly Jr. Manor and Suzanne Sareini Manor. Many of the mechanical and safety systems in these buildings have reached the end of their useful life and require replacement to ensure reliable building operations and safe living conditions.
 

14. Detroit Public Schools Community District, Bennet Elementary School Renovation, $1,000,000

This project will implement comprehensive building improvements, including a new roof, energy-efficient window replacements, upgraded doors, and renovation of the school’s auditorium, a central space used for student performances, assemblies, family engagement, and community gatherings.

15. City of Westland, Fire Station No. 4, Equipment Acquisition and Outfitting, $1,000,000

The City of Westland seeks federal funding to acquire essential, one-time capital equipment and station outfitting necessary to fully activate the new Fire Station No. 4 and support safe, timely emergency response.

16. City of Livonia, Bennett Civic Center Library Phase II ADA-accessible Restroom Renovation, $1,200,000

Phase II of the ADA-accessible restroom renovation project will renovate the remaining public and staff restrooms on all three floors of the Bennett Civic Center Library to ensure they meet current ADA standards. Currently, the library does not have any ADA-accessible restrooms, which prevents some patrons from visiting or fully utilizing the facility.

17. Wayne County, Childcare Center Facilities Improvement Project, $2,000,000

The building safety and system improvements will ensure access to the childcare center which provides free services to 123 children and wrap-around family support. The childcare center needs infrastructure improvements, including HVAC, roof, and window maintenance to continue operations.

18. City of Dearborn, Civic Center Expansion, $5,000,000

This project will support critical infrastructure enhancements and the construction of multi-purpose recreational spaces designed to alleviate existing capacity constraints and allow the facility to better serve youth athletic programs, community leagues, and regional events.

19. Village of Beverly Hills, Water Main Improvements, $1,000,000

The improvements will reduce system failures, minimize water loss, improve water quality, and ensure consistent service delivery to residents.

20. City of Garden City, Kathryn Watermain, $860,000

By replacing deteriorating water infrastructure, the project ensures the continued delivery of safe and reliable drinking water, reduces the risk of contamination from pipe failures, and maintains compliance with public health protection standards under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).

In total, Congresswoman Tlaib submitted more than 536 requests supporting a wide variety of programs and services to uplift the families and communities of Michigan’s 12th District and reflect their priorities and concerns.

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