Rep. Suzan DelBene has submitted funding requests for important community projects in Washington’s 1st Congressional District to the House Appropriations Committee.
Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funding for up to 15 projects in their community for fiscal year 2026—although only a handful may actually be funded. Submission to the Committee is not a guarantee of funding. Projects are restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams, and only state and local governments and eligible non-profit entities are permitted to receive funding. Additional information on the reforms governing Community Project Funding is available here.
In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Rep. Suzan DelBene has certified that she, her spouse, and her immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects she has requested.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
EvergreenHealth Monroe Specialty Care Expansion
Snohomish County Public Hospital District No. 1 dba EvergreenHealth Monroe: 14701 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA, 98272
EvergreenHealth Monroe will spearhead the expansion and facility enhancement for subspecialties including orthopedics, cardiology Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), urology, and rheumatology to ensure the delivery of top-tier healthcare services to the residents of East Snohomish County.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S. Code section 1926(a).
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
City of Bothell Woodcrest Utility Replacement Project
City of Bothell: 18415 101st Ave NE Bothell, WA 98011
The Woodcrest neighborhood includes 157 manufactured and mobile homes that provide affordable housing primarily to senior and fixed income residents. The project would complete the replacement of failing water, sewage, surface, and storm water utility systems for a community comprised primarily of seniors and other fixed-income residents, within the City of Bothell. The project would install an 8-inch diameter restrained-joint water main to provide the required flow and earthquake resilience, along with individual water meters and service lines, to each dwelling in the community. The sewer rehabilitation work will reduce leakage into the system, reduce total wastewater discharge, and improve service and reliability.
The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Title VI of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C 1381 et seq.
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
City of Redmond AC Water Main Replacement
City of Redmond: 15670 NE 85th St, Redmond, WA, 98052
The City of Redmond AC Water Main Replacement Project will replace a significant amount of AC pipe in the Viewpoint neighborhood of Redmond. This project is part of a larger effort to eventually replace all the AC pipe in the City, which is one of the highest priority projects in the City’s Water System Plan. In addition to providing safe, resilient water supply to the area, the project benefits all of the City by reducing maintenance demands resulting from frequent main breaks. Eliminating main breaks caused by aging, brittle pipe directly protects Idylwood Creek, one of the major salmon-bearing streams in the City.
The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C.300j12.
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Lake Washington Sanitary Sewer Lake Lines Program
City of Bellevue: 450 110th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
This project will help the City identify solutions for replacing the nearly 15 miles of sewer lines along the shorelines of Lake Washington. The project is located in Lake Washington adjacent to waterfronts in the following areas: Bellevue, Medina, Hunts Point, Yarrow Point, Beaux Arts Village and a portion of King County. The lake lines convey residential wastewater to be treated by King County Wastewater Treatment Division’s treatment plants. This is vital to keeping our environment healthy and safe for all residents of the 1st Congressional District and throughout King County.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Title VI of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C 1381 et seq.
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
City of Mountlake Terrace Community Center Resiliency Project
City of Mountlake Terrace: 23204 58th Ave. West, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the current emergency services shelter building in Mountlake Terrace is in dire need of repair and it is essential to reinvest in the facility to ensure ongoing roof leaks, heating breakdowns and lack of cooling are solved so operations are not continuously impacted.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2).
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Lake Washington Institute of Technology Early Learning Center Childcare Project
Lake Washington Institute of Technology: 11605 132nd Avenue NE, Kirkland, Washington, 98034-8506
The project will support both workforce development and regional economic mobility. Funding for this project will replace portable classrooms used for the Early Learning Center (ELC) at Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech). This will allow LWTech to continue offering high-quality, low-cost childcare for 114 children of college students, employees, and residents of the 1st Congressional District. This renovation increases the number of children served from 74 to 114, an increase of 54%. The ELC is currently housed in portable buildings that have outlived their lifespan and must be replaced; this funding will allow LWTech to construct a modern, safe, and accessible childcare center.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 42 U.S.C § 9857.
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Lake Stevens Early Learning Library Project
Sno-Isle Intercounty Rural Library District: 7312 35th Ave NE, Marysville 98271
The project will address essential infrastructure needs in a fast-growing community while delivering significant economic and social benefits. The project generates immediate economic impact through construction jobs and creating permanent library positions. With features like dedicated children’s and teen areas, flexible meeting spaces, and outdoor gathering spaces, the library will provide invaluable resources to one of the fastest-growing communities in the region.
The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 20 U.S.C. § 9101.
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Alderwood Mall Parkway: SR525 to 168th St. SW
Snohomish County: 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA 98201.
This project involves widening the roadway from three to five lanes to enhance traffic flow, capacity, and safety for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. It includes two through lanes in each direction with a center turn lane, continuous curb and gutter, shared-use paths on both sides with ADA compliant curb ramps, aligning with the existing five-lane road configuration and improving traffic signal and intersection efficiency at the SR 525 NB On/Off Ramps.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 23 U.S.C. 133(b)(1)(A).
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
City of Monroe – Railroad Grade Separation
City of Monroe: 769 Village Way, Monroe, WA, 98272
Five at-grade and closely spaced BNSF rail crossings bisect and isolate portions of the Monroe community from goods and emergency services, slow emergency vehicle response times, and injured residents. Improved crossings would enhance the flow of traffic on the three major arterials that come through Monroe; State Route 522, State Route 203, and U.S. 2. Commuters from Monroe, Sultan, Gold Bar, Duvall, Snohomish, the greater Snohomish and Sky Valley regions would be positively affected. The funds for this project would allow the City to complete a feasibility study, design, and engineering of the crossings.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by section 22907 of title 49 of the United States Code.
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Environmentally Sustainable Public Works Operations Center
City of Kenmore: 18120 68th Avenue NE, Kenmore, WA, 98028
Kenmore is constructing a new Public Works Operations Center (PWOC) on city-owned land adjacent to Kenmore Middle School. The PWOC will feature a series of environmentally sustainable components both inside and outside. The City’s request is to help fund: Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure; solar infrastructure; geothermal heating; a water quality testing lab and equipment; Low-Impact Development (LID) techniques; stormwater retention and reuse; and planting of vegetation, trees, and landscaping. These features are designed to promote environmental sustainability and enhance energy efficiency.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2).
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Snohomish Conservation District’s Natural Resources Center
Snohomish Conservation District: 528 91st Ave NE, Lake Stevens, WA, 98258
Funds will be allocated to help cover the cost of construction of the multipurpose community Natural Resources Center building, including the indoor and outdoor classrooms, which will be utilized for workforce training.
The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(1) and 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2).
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Snohomish Infrastructure Investments for Public Safety and City Services Campus
City of Snohomish: 116 Union Ave, Snohomish, WA, 98290
The City of Snohomish is partnering with Snohomish County Fire District #4 on a new Public Safety & City Services Campus that will house new stations for both the Fire District and the Snohomish Police Department, as well as facilities for other City services. The City’s request will help fund critical infrastructure improvements along Pine Ave for streets, sidewalks, water, stormwater, power, and fiber required for re-development of these parcels and revitalizing parts of the Pilchuck District.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2).
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
City of Arlington: 238 N. Olympic Ave, Arlington, WA, 98223.
The City of Arlington is requesting funding to build 1.3 miles of multi-use trail along a major highway that currently does not have a safe pedestrian or non-motorized route of travel. When completed, the trail will connect the Arlington Airport, Cascade Industrial Center, and Arlington Town Center to residential communities and to the Centennial Trail, which is a multi-city trail.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 23 USC 133(b)(7).
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Swift Green Line Extension Southern Terminal Facility
Community Transit: 2312 W. Casino Road, Everett, WA, 98204.
Community Transit is seeking funding to complete environmental review and design for terminal facilities for the planned Swift bus rapid transit (BRT) Green line extension. The Swift Green Line Extension will connect from Canyon Park to downtown Bothell and UW Bothell/Cascadia College, adding up to six new stations, and integrating with Sound Transit’s Stride S3 BRT line.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by chapter 53 of title 49 of the United States Code.
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
156th St. NE Overcrossing Project
City of Marysville: 501 Delta Ave, Marysville, WA, 98270.
The 156th St. NE Overcrossing Project will reinstate a public railway crossing that was closed by BNSF Railway and the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission in the early 2000s. There is a planned future interchange, funded under Connecting Washington, at 156th St. NE and Interstate 5. This interchange will provide access to the growing Cascade Industrial Center to the east of Interstate 5, but with the parallel railway to the west, traffic will essentially be landlocked. By constructing an overcrossing at 156th St. NE, it will allow for better traffic circulation and provide interstate access for residents and businesses to the west.
The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by section 22907 of title 49 of the United States Code.
Link to signed disclosure letter here.
