Source: United States Senator for New Jersey Cory Booker
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced that tens of millions of dollars in federal funding for critical New Jersey programs, projects, and priorities he worked to secure were included in the $1.5 trillion Fiscal Year 2022 government funding bill which passed the Senate last night.
“From improving water infrastructure to preventing homelessness to creating and expanding support programs that serve youth, domestic violence survivors, and families, the projects funded in the government spending bill will provide major benefits to communities across our state,” said Sen. Booker. “I fought to ensure this funding was included and am grateful for the organizations, community leaders, and elected officials who joined together to advance these vital initiatives. As these projects all across New Jersey move toward becoming a reality, I look forward to seeing the positive impact they will have on local and regional economies and the improvements they will bring to the quality of life for New Jersey residents.”
In total, Booker secured over $72 million in funding for New Jersey projects.
Booker and Senator Bob Menendez worked together to secure more than $47 million in funding for vital programs across New Jersey. These projects are detailed HERE.
Additionally, Booker secured over $24 million for 27 essential projects and programs across New Jersey, detailed in the table below.
Highlights of the legislative programs included in the government funding package are available here.