The U.S. House Appropriations Committee has announced that the Committee will begin accepting requests for Community Project Funding for the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations process. Community Project Funding enables Members of Congress to direct federal spending towards specific projects and programs that address the most significant needs facing our communities. The deadline for all appropriations request submissions to my office is Wednesday, May 1st, at 12pm CT.
I am proud that 15 projects in our district that I nominated through this process last year were approved for funding, bringing $14.5 million in support for critical local projects such as job training, affordable housing development, and initiatives to improve and expand our public facilities.
This year, my office is permitted to submit 15 requests, and we hope to bring home even more federal funding to the 8th District. Only state, local, and tribal governments; publicly owned entities; and certain non-profit entities are eligible for Community Project Funding. Projects must apply for specific federal funding accounts within a specific federal agency, and not all federal funding accounts are eligible. Applicants will also need to demonstrate strong community support for the proposed project.
Please be aware that this year, the Republican majority on the House Appropriations Committee has made projects in the following accounts ineligible to receive Community Project Funding:
•The Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Subcommittee (LHHS) •The Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee (FSGG)
All requests must be submitted to my office by Wednesday, May 1st, at 12pm CT. You can learn more about the application process here.
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On Monday, May 6th, at 12:15pm CDT, I will be hosting a Zoom town hall on the importance of protecting our cybersecurity with members of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). As the world becomes more and more digital, protecting our personal privacy and data, as well as the cybersecurity of our families, our businesses, and our economy, is becoming more important than ever. You can RSVP here.
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi discusses ongoing tensions between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party on CNN (click the image above to view).
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Last week, Foreign Policy published my op-ed on the dilemma facing the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and how that choice affects its strategic competition with our nation. Chairman Xi Jinping, the leader of the CCP, has come to a crossroads over whether to continue the path he has pursued centralizing his control of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) by turning it into even more of a one-party surveillance state while cracking down on the private sector domestically and pursuing economic, military, and technological aggression abroad. Following this path further will only escalate the current tensions between the CCP and the United States while weakening the PRC’s already flagging economy even more. In contrast, embracing greater economic openness and constructive engagement with the world will reduce international tensions while bringing renewed prosperity to the people of the PRC. As the Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the CCP, my committee has a unique role in shaping how our country prepares for both scenarios. I encourage Chairman Xi to end his domestic crackdowns and international aggression, to engage constructively with the global community, and to bring greater security and prosperity to both the Indo-Pacific region and his own people. Regardless of which path Chairman Xi and the CCP choose, I am committed to ensuring our government takes the necessary steps to preserve our economic and national security.
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On Saturday, May 18th, my office will host a passport fair in collaboration with the Gail Borden Library. This event provides an opportunity for everyone in need of a new passport, whether for renewal or as a first-time applicant, to complete their application with expert assistance for any questions. The fair will take place at 270 N. Grove Ave. in Elgin from 9:00am to 1:00pm. You can find the necessary forms and additional information on the State Department’s website by clicking here, and can RSVP for the event here.
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If you are unable to make it to our district office in Schaumburg, our staff are available at mobile office hours throughout the district. Share your concerns, questions, issues and get help navigating federal agencies at convenient locations across the district.
Our Next Wood Dale Office Hours: Wednesday, May 1st: 10:00am – 1:00pm in the Wood Dale Public Library at 520 N Wood Dale Rd, Wood Dale, IL.
We will continue to hold additional office hours in Wood Dale on the first Wednesday of each month: June 5th, July 3rd, August 7th, September 4th, October 2nd, November 6th, December 4th.
Our Next Elgin Office Hours: Tuesday, May 14th: 10:00am – 1:00pm at the Gail Borden Public Library (Elgin Branch) at 270 N. Grove Ave, Elgin, IL.
We will continue to hold additional office hours in Elgin on the second Tuesday of each month: June 11th, July 9th, August 13th, September 10th, October 8th, November 12th, December 10th.
Our Next Des Plaines Office Hours: Tuesday, June 11th: 9:30am – 11:30am in the Des Plaines Public Library at 1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL.
We will continue to hold additional office hours in Des Plaines on the second Tuesday of every other month: August 13th and November 12th.
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