Tlaib Announces Billions in FY26 Appropriations Requests for 12th District Families and Communities

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 2026. One of the key ways to bring investments home to our district is through appropriations requests.

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 15 Community Project Funding requests that would bring $41,876,667 to every corner of Michigan’s 12th Congressional District for important infrastructure projects. It’s now the responsibility of the Republican majority in Congress to stop playing politics with our communities’ needs and fund these critical priorities.

“After voting against Republicans’ devastating bill to strip health care and food assistance from millions of families to pay for billionaire tax breaks, I’m working for real investments in our ability to thrive in Michigan’s 12th District. From safe, affordable water to affordable housing and supportive care, I’m calling on Congress to pass a budget that puts people and communities first,” said Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib. “At the same time, I’m continuing to fight the Trump Administration’s illegal funding and job cuts that put our families at risk. I’ll never back down when the resources we all need for a good life are on the line.”

Congresswoman Tlaib’s FY26 appropriations requests include:

• $1.5 billion for Lead Service Line Replacement – 65 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 – 68 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.

• $600 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.

• $20 million for District Office 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. 51 Representatives signed this letter.

• 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.

Congresswoman Tlaib submitted the following requests for Community Project Funding for Fiscal Year 2026:

1. Village of Beverly Hills, Beverly Green Park Project, $527,000

Funding would be used for park improvements at Beverly Green Park.

2. City of Detroit Pathway to Employment Project, $666,667

Funding would be used to support programming for education, employment, and housing for Detroiters who have faced barriers with the criminal legal system.

3. City of Inkster Harvest River Square Project, $2,445,000

Funding will be used for the design and construction of a multi-purpose outdoor community space and market pavilion.

4. City of Livonia Bike/Walk Livonia Stark Road Project, $3,250,000

The project will cover the cost of adding a pedestrian/bike path to the Stark Road bridge over Interstate 96 and improve biking and walking paths from Stark Road south to Hines Drive.

5. City of Southfield, Hope Apartments – Supportive Housing for Youth Aging out of Foster Care, $5,000,000

The project will provide 230 units of supportive housing for youth aging out of foster care.

6. Wayne County, Michigan Youth Programming – Plan to Scale, $5,000,000

Funding for this project will be utilized for capital improvements to the Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan Dauch Club, located at 16500 Tireman Avenue in Detroit.

7. City of Westland New Fire Station No. 4 and New Fire Engine Purchase Project, $2,500,000

The funding would be used for the construction of a new fire station to replace fire station #4 and for the replacement of an existing fire engine.

8. Dearborn Public Schools, Dearborn Community Career Center and Green Schoolyards Project, $5,000,000

The funding would be used for the construction of a new Multipurpose Skilled Trades and Automotive Technology Laboratories at the Michael Berry Career Center and to create a nature-based learning environment for Salina students that is protected from vehicle traffic and emissions.

9. Detroit Public Schools Community District Cooley High School Redevelopment Plan Project, $4,000,000

Funding would be used to restore Cooley High School through renovations, partial demolition, and new construction to create space for both indoor and outdoor sports fields.

10. City of Southfield Aging in Place Critical Home Repair Program, $4,000,000

This project funding would be used to provide home repairs such as replacing roofs, installing ramps, and providing other critical home repairs to homeowners aging in place.

11. City of Lathrup Village Eldorado Water Main Replacement, $880,000

The purpose of this project is to replace a 97-year-old undersized cast-iron water main improving water quality, reliability, pressure and increasing modeled fire flows.

12. Redford Charter Township Lead Service Lines Replacement Project, $2,000,000

The funding would be used to address the infrastructure challenges including aging water systems and lead service lines in Redford, including monitoring, education, and replacement of all lead service lines to ensure safe drinking water.

13. City of Garden City Water System Rehabilitation Project, $3,108,000

This project funding would be used to replace the Ford Rd watermain which is approximately 1 mile in length and runs on both sides of Ford Road between Central Street and Inkster Road in Garden City.

14. Village of Franklin Irving/Apple Tree Lane Pathway, $100,000

The project will repurpose a partially abandoned utility easement to construct and install a pedestrian and bikeable pathway.

15. City of Southfield Mt. Vernon Street Project, $4,000,000

The project funding will be used for a 1.0-mile-long reconstruction of Mt. Vernon Street from Southfield Road to Greenfield Road.

In total, Congresswoman Tlaib submitted more than 400 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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